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State Department Takes Issue with Erekat

United States expresses concern over comments against Israel by chief PA negotiator, says they are "unhelpful".

Kerry: Evictions of Jews May Not be Required

U.S. Secretary of State hints that Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria may not be evicted from their homes in a future peace agreement.

US 'Narrowing the Gaps' on a Framework Agreement

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Jordan, PA to discuss peace, claims that negotiations are advancing.

Building Freeze? 'Delusional'

Minister Hits Out over Reports US Pushing for Building Freeze

Minister of Housing Uri Ariel says US needs to 'stop and think' about its failures throughout Middle East before pressuring Israel.

Report: US Demands Settlement Freeze

Israel will have to stop selling housing for Jews outside large settlement blocs, reports IDF Radio.

'Settlements Are Destructive', Abbas Tells Peruvian President

After he blasts "settlements" as destructive, PA Chairman calls for "peaceful solution" to conflict.

Peres: Abbas is Serious About Peace

President Shimon Peres hails Abbas's comments on "refugees", tells Peruvian counterpart: We want to achieve peace with our neighbors.

Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Paris, Discuss Peace

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Secretary of State John Kerry in Paris Wednesday to discuss peace talks with Israel.

US Ambassador to Israel: Negotiations with Iran, PA Key to Peace

US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro insists that diplomacy is key to regional peace - whether between Israel and the PA or with Iran.

'The Kerry Plan? Don't Worry about It'

Netanyahu confidant MK Tzahi Hanegbi declares to Arutz Sheva that there is no need to be concerned about the US 'framework for peace.'

Lapid: 'We are a Legion of 19 Spears' Protecting Peace Agenda

Finance Minister Yair Lapid insists in speech to American leaders that peace deal is the key to economic, political, and internal stability.

Bennett: Kerry is not Anti-Semitic

Jewish Home leader distances himself from a statement by MK Moti Yogev attacking top US diplomat.

Mahmoud Abbas Incites Against 'Settlers'

Speaking to Israeli students in Ramallah, PA chief accuses Jews in Judea and Samaria of 'murder', urges leftists to 'stop them'.

Levin: Released Terrorists Should Not Receive Benefits

MK Yariv Levin's bill to prevent released terrorists from receiving state stipends up for vote Sunday.

Hamas: We Will Treat NATO Forces as 'Occupiers'

Hamas spokesman rejects Abbas's suggestion that NATO be deployed in the future Palestinian state.

Akunis: '67 Borders' Like Jumping Off a Skyscraper

An Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders is equivalent to suicide, says Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.

Kerry's Brother: He's No Anti-Semite

Secretary of State John Kerry's brother, Cameron Kerry, pens op-ed for Israeli newspaper, calls charges 'vile.'

Min. Ariel: We'd Like to See Hareidim Replace Livni

Jewish Home minister fires back at leftist justice minister after she said that she'd 'wear a shtreimel for peace.'

Erekat: No to Recognition, No to Israeli Presence in 'Palestine'

Chief PA negotiator meets Palestinian Arabs in London, reiterates PA refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'Israel is not an Occupier'

Congressman Trent Franks condemns US administration's 'adversarial' stance towards Israel, says White House has become Iran's 'lobbyist'.

Report: Against the Kerry Framework, PA turns to UNESCO

Israeli news site claims PA turned to UNESCO over two weeks ago to make village a 'World Heritage Site' - against terms of peace talks.

Former MK: No Land Swap - For Political Reasons

Attorney and former MK Elyakim Haetzni tells Arutz Sheva that Netanyahu will not choose a land swap - so as not to lose the Likud.

Erekat to Netanyahu: Say It - 1-9-6-7

Chief PA negotiator claims PA has made concessions while "stubborn" Israel has refused to give up anything.

Shapiro Meeting with Nationalist MKs About Framework

Ambassador Dan Shapiro has reportedly been meeting MKs from the right in an attempt to gauge their reaction to Kerry's framework.

White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

White House confirms that President Obama will host PM Netanyahu on March 3.

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.

Left-Wing Artists in Support for Kerry

Israeli, PA leftists thank US Secretary of State for his ‘patience’ in negotiations.

Arab Anger over Kerry’s ‘Secret Term’ on 'Right of Return'

Jordanian MP warns that secret clause of Kerry proposal would limit – but not negate – Arab demands for ‘right of return.’

Dagan: Demand for Recognition is 'Nonsense'

Former Mossad chief dismisses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s demand that the PA recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

EU Parliament President: Boycotts Solve Nothing

Martin Schultz, the president of the European Parliament, rejects the idea of a boycott against Israel.

PA Minister: We Demand Sovereignty Over Kotel

Top PA official says that the PA is demanding sovereignty over the entire Old City of Jerusalem, including the Western Wall.

Leftist Ministers Kept Out of Secret Cabinet BDS Session

Yair Lapid, Tzipi Livni – who defended John Kerry's boycott threats – weren't invited to secret discussion of the boycott against Israel.

Liberman: Kerry Isn't an Anti-Semite

Liberman attacks critics of Kerry's pressure and boycott threats on Israel, defends Kerry as honest broker of peace.

Meretz Head: 'America is Capitulating to Naysayers'

Zehava Galon, Meretz Chairman, continues to attack Netanyahu government, US over perceived weaknesses.

Jordanian Parliament: No to Recognition of Israel

Jordanian parliament expresses support for PA's demands, rejects Israeli demand that it be recognized as a Jewish state.

Lapid: No Criminal Sanctions on Hareidim, No Coalition

Lapid says new enlistment law will pass, demands it include punishment. On peace talks, 'after evictions we'll all be different people.'

Liberman: Kerry 'A Good Friend of Israel'

Foreign Minister praises Secretary of State, blasts Bennett over 'belligerence,' calls Meretz an 'Arab party in Israel.'

Herzog: PA Should Recognize Israel as Jewish State

In surprising turnaround, Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog supports the demand that the PA recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland.

IMF: Failure of Peace Talks Will Further Hurt PA Economy

New IMF report says that success in peace talks could boost the PA’s economic growth, but failure could cause increased debt.

Kerry Hails Lapid Over 'Brave' Stance on Peace

Secretary of State tells MK Ofer Shelah of Yesh Atid: "Lapid is saying courageous things about the peace process."

Amidror: No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles

Most Syrian shipments to Hezbollah did not make it and that "wasn’t an accident," says former National Security Adviser.

Obama Lauds Kerry's Peace Efforts Amid Israeli Criticism

Obama thanks Kerry for his "extraordinary passion" in trying to achieve Israeli-PA peace.

Kerry on Israeli Critics: I've Been Threatened by Real Bullets

Kerry tells CNN he is unfazed by criticism in Israel over his peace efforts, says he was “threatened by real bullets”.

State Department: Attacks on Kerry Are Unacceptable

Israeli criticism of Kerry's peace efforts "distort his records and distract from key issues," says State Dept. spokeswoman.

Galon: Netanyahu Using PA Incitement to Derail Talks

Meretz head attacks the government over its refusal to convene a committee with the PA to discuss incitement against Israel.

Erekat: Israel is 'Racist' and Should be Punished

The world should rise against Israel’s "racist" regime, says the man who is in charge of peace talks on behalf of the PA.

Shin Bet: Failure in Peace Talks Will Not Bring Third Intifada

Israel's Security Agency (Shin Bet) claims that a third intifada is not on the horizon.

Uri Ariel: 'Israel Will Not Concede'

Housing Minister and Jewish Home MK urges nation, Prime Minister to remain strong in face of boycott threats.

Susan Rice Blasts Israel for Criticizing Kerry

National Security Advisor says that Israel's condemnation of Kerry's boycott threats are "unfounded and unacceptable."

Islamic Jihad Threatens to Sabotage Peace Talks

Islamic Jihad official: We will destroy any agreement that legitimizes "the Zionist occupation."

Erekat: 'We Don't Hear Israel Recognize Us as 'Palestine'

PA negotiator: Israel refuses to recognize Judea, Samaria as Palestinian state - why should we recognize a Jewish state?

EU: Israel will Face 'Increasing Isolation' if Talks Fail

EU Ambassador to Israel Lars Faaborg-Andersen threatens Israel with 'isolation' if talks fail.

MK Attacks US's Use of Jewish Refugees to Gain Land Concessions

MK Nissim Ze'ev speaks to Arutz Sheva, slams Kerry peace framework for trading land for Jewish refugee clause.

Livni: Kerry is Actually Defending Israel From Boycotts

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni defends Kerry's boycott threats against Israel, claims 'settlements' build 'wall of hate' against Israel.

Minister Says Kerry is a 'Biased Intermediary'

Communications Min. Gilad Erdan slams Kerry's boycott threats, asks why only Israel is threatened: 'Where's the Palestinian price to pay?'

Lapid: Without 'Peace' The Economy Will Suffer

Finance Minister Yair Lapid attacks criticism of peace deals, says Naftali Bennett still 'my friend.'

Jordan’s FM Rejects Recognizing Israel as Jewish State

Jordan’s Foreign Minister against recognizing Israel as a Jewish state, says Jordan is not an alternative home for Palestinian Arabs.

Abbas Suggests NATO Presence in Palestinian State

Abbas offers to have IDF troops remain in 'Palestine' for five years, then replace them with a NATO force that can stay "for a long time."

'Kerry Never Meant to Threaten Israel,' State Department Claims

US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Kerry threatened Israel with boycotts.

Netanyahu: Kerry's Boycott Threats 'Immoral and Unjust'

Prime Minister slams renewed US threats to boycott Israel, declares that he will not concede over Israel's security interests.