peace talks

The voice of reason goes unheard

Wars can be started much more easily than making peace. Peace is sought by those with future visions of development and construction. Op-ed.

UAE: We're ready to facilitate peace between Israel and PA

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince tells Egyptian President the UAE is ready to work to preserve Gaza ceasefire and achieve peace.

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia is ready to facilitate direct Israel-PA dialogue.

China seeks to restart Israel-PA peace talks

Chinese government plans to invite Israelis and Palestinian Arabs to hold talks in China.

Mideast Quartet calls for 'meaningful' Israel-PA negotiations

Four members of so-called Middle East Quartet discuss resumptions of talks to resolve Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Diplomats seek to revive Israel-PA talks

Officials from UN, EU, Egypt, Jordan, Germany and France announce potential “small steps” towards reviving peace talks.

The patronizing politics of peace panderers

Left-wing assumptions that Arabs who choose to sell lands to KKL-JNF are incapable of knowing their own best interests is patronizing.Op-ed.

'Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s future'

Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister, tells him the US believes in a two-state solution.

Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference

Russian Foreign Minister proposes Middle East peace conference to be held in the spring or in the summer.

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

Munich Group, made up of Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan, meets in Cairo, urges US involvement in peace talks.

Abbas: We're committed to a just and comprehensive peace

PA chairman reiterates call for an international peace conference, says Quartet is the only body authorized to sponsor negotiations.

Morocco's government casts a shadow over Trump's peace plan

Morocco backing negotiations on Trump Peace Plan could help end the Arab-Jewish conflict. Op-ed.

PA official: Tripartite move to support int'l peace conference

PA envoy says there is a joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian move to support international peace conference.

Egypt working to advance peace process

Egyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is working to prevent Israel from taking "unilateral measures" that will not build trust.

Hanukkah miracles: No cell phones

One homebased miracle if it happens, and one foreign affairs miracle. Both seemed impossible once.

Abbas, Jordan's King hope Biden will revive peace talks

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood.

PA official: We're ready to renew talks with Israel

PA “foreign minister”: We're ready to renew talks with Israel if they are based on respect for UN resolutions.

Abbas spokesman: Willing to resume talks with Israel

PA chairman's spokesman responds to Gantz: We're ready to return to the negotiations based on international legitimacy.

Saudi King reaffirms support for Palestinian state

Saudi King Salman says Kingdom supports efforts to bring peace to the region through talks between Israelis and Palestinians.

PA official to UN: Rescue the peace process

PA “foreign minister” urges Security Council to hold international peace conference.

PA urges EU to play role in peace process

PA cabinet leader urges EU to recognize an independent Palestinian state and play role in future political process.

PA starts steps towards international peace conference

PA envoy to the UN says PA holding consultations with UN chief and some countries to prepare for international conference.

Abbas calls for international peace conference next year

In address to UN, PA chairman asks UN Secretary-General to convene a conference which will have authority to launch a peace process.

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany: Resume Israel-PA peace talks

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany urged Israel and PA to restore "hope" to the peace process.

Russia: No peace without resolving Israel-PA conflict

Russia notes "progress" in normalization of ties between Israel and Arab countries, but says "the Palestinian problem remains acute."

Hamas and Fatah underline rejection of Israel-UAE deal

Abbas at virtual conference attended by Hamas leader: We will never accept the United States as the sole mediator for negotiations.

Erekat: Netanyahu wants us to surrender to his plans

Senior PA official claims that Netanyahu doesn't seek peace.

French President calls for Israel-PA talks

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to PA chairman, says he is determined "to work for peace in the Middle East".

'Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PA'

Deputy Fatah chairman claims parties are mediating between Israel and the PA leadership in an attempt to revive the peace process.

Abbas: Willing to resume peace talks if sovereignty is retracted

PA chairman says he is willing to return to peace negotiations with Israel as soon as it retracts sovereignty plan.

'We're willing to resume talks if Israel cancels sovereignty'

PA chairman says he is ready to resume stalled peace talks but only if Israel stops its plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Report: Switzerland offers to mediate between Israel and PA

Swiss President reportedly offers to host diplomatic summit in which Israel and PA will try to resume negotiations.

PA willing to renew peace talks with Israel

PA counter-proposal to Trump’s plan says it is prepared to agree to "minor" territorial concessions.

'Sovereignty should be part of Israel-PA talks'

State Department spokeswoman says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria should be part of talks with PA on Trump plan.

PA to push for international peace conference

PA to ask Russian President to support international conference for peace in the Middle East.

Security Council calls for 'two-state solution' to be respected

UN Security Council reiterates support for "two-state solution" and stresses need to make an effort to launch credible peace negotiations.

Abbas asks France to recognize 'Palestine'

PA chairman meets French President Macron, expresses hope that France and other European countries will recognize a Palestinian state.

Could 'Deal of the Century' be released before election?

Report says Trump administration is considering publishing Israeli-Palestinian peace plan before Israel's elections on March 2.

Putin to visit Bethlehem

Russian President expected to visit Bethlehem next month, meet Abbas.

Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?

Lebanese TV network claims Trump's peace agreement will include the establishment of a "New Palestine" and a shared Jerusalem.

PA: Convene an international peace conference

PA cabinet leader calls to abandon bilateral negotiations with Israel and move to multilateral negotiations.

Abbas speaks to new British PM

PA says Boris Johnson expressed his support for "two-state solution" in phone call with chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

The Palestinian Arabs are throwing away their last chance

Sisi: We won't accept anything the Palestinians don't want

Egyptian President discusses US peace plan, makes clear he will not cede land as part of "Deal of the Century".

Ambassador Friedman criticizes Obama's Israel approach

David Friedman: Unlike Obama, we're not suggesting that Israel return to the bargaining table as a thief returning to the scene of a crime.

Russia rejects 'Deal of the Century'

Russia says US peace plan attempts to replace peace process with economic incentives.

Abbas: US peace plan 'will go to hell'

PA chairman blasts Trump administration's peace plan: Don't sell us illusions.

PLO calls for boycott of Bahrain conference

PLO Executive Committee calls on world to boycott US-led economic workshop that will be held in Manama next month.

Jordanian Foreign Minister: End the 'occupation'

Jordan's Foreign Minister says Israeli-Arab conflict is still the major issue in the Middle East.

Erekat reiterates: PA won't participate in Bahrain conference

PLO secretary general: Palestine’s full economic potential can only be achieved by ending the Israeli occupation.

UAE, Saudi Arabia to participate in US-led economic workshop

United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will take part in workshop in Bahrain in which part of US peace plan will be presented.

Bahrain: Economic conference will help Palestinians

Bahrain says next month's peace conference is aimed at helping PA.

PA cabinet leader: Only political solution can end conflict

Mohammad Shtayyeh says only way to solve conflict with Israel is by ending "occupation" and establishing a Palestinian state.

Greenblatt: Peace plan is not only economic

US Representative for International Negotiations: Don't believe rumors - our vision is not just economic peace.

PA official: US preparing to approve Israel's 'colonialism'

PA "foreign minister" blasts Trump peace plan, says world has "left the steering wheel in the hands of a reckless driver".

Erekat: Policy of 'occupation' will not bring peace and security

Senior PA official says that only the establishment of the state of "Palestine" will bring about peace.

'Peace plan won't be made public until after Shavuot'

Greenblatt says peace plan will deal with all core issues, calls on PA leadership to stop rejecting it before seeing it.

PA: US trying to renew contacts

PA “foreign minister” Riyad al-Malki: Washington hoping to renew ties, but no Palestinian will accept its peace proposal.

Abbas' deputy: We will thwart 'Deal of the Century'

Fatah official says that the Palestinian people will work to thwart the peace plan initiated by the American administration.

'Deal of the Century? It's the Deal of Shame'

Deputy PA cabinet leader says PA will reject all plans that do not include establishment of Palestinian state.