peace talks

Livni Receives Compliments from Saudi Official

"I understand why you're Israel's negotiator," former head of Saudi intelligence tells Justice Minister at Munich conference.

John Kerry Threatens Israel With Boycotts if Talks Fail

Dept. Defense Minister responds to new boycott threats by US Sec. of State Kerry: 'Friends don't put ultimatums on Israel's security.'

Ashton to Discuss Israel-PA Peace with Middle East Quartet

EU foreign affairs head Catherine Ashton calls for "bold decisions" in the Israel-PA peace process.

Ohayon: American Framework 'A Step in the Right Direction'

MK Shimon Ohayon praises US framework over the clause granting benefits to Jewish families expelled from Arab lands.

Dayan: American Framework for Peace 'Unacceptable'

Yesha Council official slams American framework presented by Martin Indyk.

Peres: It's Time for Historic Decisions

President Shimon Peres meets Quartet envoy Tony Blair, says now is the time for the "two-state solution."

U.S. Wants Peace by End of 2014, Indyk Tells Jewish Leaders

Kerry's "framework" will include a Palestinian state and will leave 80% of "settlers" in their homes, say Jewish leaders who met Indyk.

Does Netanyahu Want 600,000 Gilad Shalits?

Danon: Kerry's Peace Plan Won't Happen

Deputy Defense Minister says Kerry's plan, as outlined in the New York Times, is "dangerous and detached from reality."

Lapid: If Peace Talks Fail, the Economy Will be Hurt

Finance Minister dismisses nationalists' warnings against a Palestinian state as "unfounded prophecies of doom."

Feiglin: Conflict Between Bennett, Netanyahu 'Ridiculous'

MK slams Netanyahu's controversial tactic to expose PA incitement, threatens to leave coalition if Jerusalem divided.

Bennett Apologizes to Netanyahu, But Maintains Stance

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett apologizes over any offense to PM, but maintains opposition to abandoning Jews to PA rule.

'Mahmoud Abbas: Number One Anti-Semite'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz, speaking at INSS, blames Abbas for ongoing incitement against Israel by the Palestinian Authority.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Who's Stoking the Tension Between Netanyahu and Bennett?

Senior coalition figure claims the 'crisis' between the PM and Bennett is being engineered to drive a wedge between the two.

Abbas Gives Israel 3 Years to Withdraw from Judea and Samaria

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas gives Israel deadline to withdraw from Judea, Samaria in event of an interim deal.

Yechimovich: Leaving 'Settlers' Under PA Control Not a Bad Idea

Labor MK reveals she has disussed the idea of leaving Jewish communities under Palestinian state control with Abbas.

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Obama, Support Israel

ZOA poll reveals that most Americans - even those outside Jewish communities - oppose Washington's anti-Israel policies.

Ex-PA Minister: 'a Few Thousand Jews' Can Remain

Ashraf al-Ajrami says PA is not opposed to having some Jews as citizens, but won't accept settlements.

Abbas's Spokesman: Livni Unfit to be a Negotiator

PA spokesman takes issue with Livni's comments that Abbas will "pay the price" for his hardline positions.

Policy shifts rightward?

Netanyahu 'won't Uproot Any Settlements, Anywhere'

High ranking source in Prime Minister's Office tells Arutz Sheva Netanyahu's statement in Davos did not just refer to Jordan Valley.

Palestinian Arabs Rally Against Talks with Israel

Leftist PA-based groups organize rallies against peace talks and against Kerry's proposal for a framework.

Galon Slams Netanyahu: Not a Partner for Peace

Meretz chairwoman attacks PM Netanyahu over his declaration that he will not evict any communities from the Jordan Valley.

Kerry: Israel's Security Must be Ensured in Peace Deal

Kerry: Peace would involve ending the "occupation" but should also ensure that Judea and Samaria do not become another Gaza.

Netanyahu: I Will Not Evict Israelis from the Jordan Valley

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells reporters in Davos that he will not evict any Israeli communities in the Jordan Valley.

Kerry, Netanyahu Discuss Peace Talks At Davos

US Secretary of State approaches Israeli Prime Minister at World Economic Forum to push US agenda for peace - even abroad.

Abbas Wants Greater Russian Role in Peace Talks

Abbas, on a visit to Moscow, hails Russia's successes in the Middle East, asks it to play role in Israel-PA peace talks.

Likud Ministers: Peres 'Shooting His Mouth Off Again'

Likud officials reacted sharply to comments by President Shimon Peres that Israel did not need PA recognition as a Jewish state

Abbas Not Ruling Out Speaking in the Knesset

PA Chairman tells Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) that he is willing to meet Netanyahu "anytime."

EU Threatens 'Price to Pay' if Peace Talks Fail

Passive-aggressive threat to both sides over talks includes warning of anti-Israel boycotts.

PA: 9 Month Talks Won't Be Extended Even A Day

PA Chief Negotiator Erekat declares peace talks won't be extended past April, denies rumors of secret Washington talks.

Peres: PA Recognition of Jewish State 'Unnecessary'

President reportedly opposes Netanyahu's demands for recognition of Israel as Jewish state as the two travel to World Economic Forum.

Erekat Fumes Over Latest Israeli Construction Approval

New construction in Givat Ze'ev proves Israel doesn't want peace, claims chief PA negotiator.

Abbas to Harper: There Will be No Israelis in 'Palestine'

PA Chairman meets Canadian Prime Minister, reiterates that there will be no official Israeli presence in the future Palestinian state.

Abbas: There's No Progress, and It's All Israel's Fault

Abbas says that the PA has gotten nothing out of peace negotiations with Israel, blames "the Israeli side."

Obama: Chances of Israel-PA Peace Less than 50%

President Obama tells the New Yorker he is not as optimistic as John Kerry regarding the possibility of Israel-PA peace.

Akunis: A Palestinian State would Endanger Israeli Cities

"I support maximum self-rule for the Palestinians but not a Palestinian state," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.

'Kerry is not Messiah; He is the Enemy'

Attorney Yoram Sheftel, in interview with Arutz Sheva, fires back at US claims that they have Israel's security interests at heart.

John Kerry to Present Framework Deal at End of January

Outline for potential deal to be announced in Jordan; US to push meeting between PA, Israel under Jordanian supervision.

Yesh Atid 'Will Leave Government if Peace Talks Don't Progress'

Finance Minister and party chairman Yair Lapid says his party would not 'remain part of a government that will not advance negotiations'.

Abbas: Israel Using Talks to Expand 'Settlements'

PA Chairman says peace talks must "not serve as a cover for the expansion of Israeli settlements."

United States Welcomes Netanyahu-Abdullah Meeting

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. was aware in advance of PM Netanyahu's trip to Jordan.

Bibi: Talks, Like the Middle East, are 'Complex and Difficult'

The Prime Minister emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself Wednesday - in both the peace talks with the PA and against Iran.

Lapid Urges Caution in Negotiations, Calls PA 'Unreliable'

Finance Minister Yair Lapid expresses doubts about PA reliability and the US's capability to mediate negotiations.

MK Hotovely: Ya'alon Shouldn't Have Apologized to Kerry

MK Tzipi Hotovely rips into Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon's apology, says Israel should not bow to US pressure.

Kerry Shrugs Off Ya'alon Comments, Says Talks to Continue

US Sec. of State tells journalists he is unperturbed by remarks made by Israeli Defense Minister calling him 'obsessive' and 'messianic'.

Amidror: US Cannot Force Dangerous Deal On Us

Former National Security Adviser speaks about peace talks and Ya'alon's criticism of Kerry, media treatment of Netanyahu.

IDF Legend: Ya'alon Is Right, This is Absurd

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amatzia Chen praises Ya'alon's criticism of Kerry's peace plan, calls the talks 'theater of the absurd.'

Ex-US Defense Sec'y Gates: Netanyahu Arrogant, Superficial

New book by Gates calls Netanyahu 'ungrateful' for not appreciating all that President Obama's administration has done for Israel.

Yaalon: I Didn't Intend to Offend Kerry

Following public storm over his comments, Defense Minister says he had "no intention" of offending Secretary of State Kerry.

Report: White House Expects Netanyahu to Condemn Yaalon Comments

A 'senior source' states that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu himself is expected to reject the criticism leveled at peace plan.

US, Yaalon Bicker Over Criticism of Kerry Plan

After news surfaces of Defense Minister's sharp criticism of Kerry plan, US in shock. Yaalon calls on Israel not to be intimidated.

Haaretz Angered by Non-PC Radio Man

Dr. Avshalom Kor, noted linguist, makes candid remarks about current events on IDF Radio daily segment; Ha'aretz demands an investigation.

'Arab States Will Never Recognize a Jewish State'

PA foreign minister: Arab states told Kerry that they fully support the PA's stand that it will not recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Netanyahu to Biden: Abbas Doesn't Want Peace

PM Netanyahu tells visiting U.S. VP that recent comments by PA Chairman were proof that he does not want peace.

Biden: Seize the Moment, Make Peace

U.S. Vice President meets President Shimon Peres, urges Israel to make peace with the PA.

MK Regev Bashes Likud Ministers' 'Shameful' Vote

Likud MK disappointed with her party's ministers for voting down a bill making it hard to negotiate over Jerusalem.

Ashrawi: Recognizing Israel Like 'Legalizing Racism'

PLO official claims that recognizing Israel as a Jewish state would "deny the Palestinians' rights."

Abbas: No Jerusalem, No Peace

PA Chairman says there will be no peace with Israel unless eastern Jerusalem is the capital of the future Palestinian state.

Liberman Turns Heads in Praising Kerry's Offer

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman turns some heads, urges Israel to accept the peace deal currently being brokered by Washington.

PA Spokesman: Israel Trying to Sabotage Peace Efforts

PA, leftist MKs slam the announcement for tenders of over 1,800 new housing units in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.