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Reagan: Palestinians Do Not Want Peace - They Want Israel

In special interview with Arutz Sheva, son of former US President Ronald Reagan discusses the importance of Israel's security.

PA: Strip Judea, Samaria Residents of Their Israeli Citizenship

PLO negotiator blames Netanyahu for failures in peace talks, threatens to coerce other countries to strip 'settlers' of Israeli citizenship.

Erekat: Palestinian Authority Ready for 12-Month Interim Deal

PLO official claims PA ready for interim deal. The catch: meeting the PA's demands on a number of key issues.

EU Envoy: There's Growing Support for Labeling Initiative

The outgoing EU envoy to the Middle East says there is growing support among the 28 member states for labeling "settlement" products.

Erekat: Peace Talks Could be Extended if Necessary

Chief negotiator indicates that PA is willing to extend peace talks if a detailed framework is reached by their April deadline.

Netanyahu: Palestinian Authority, Not Building, Prevents Peace

After criticism from leftist groups, Roman Catholic priest, Netanyahu maintains building in Judea and Samaria does not harm peace process.

Roman Catholic Cleric Uses Christmas Address to Slam Israel

Fuad Twal, the top Roman Catholic cleric for Israel, Jordan and Cyprus, criticizes building in Judea and Samaria.

Ban on Negotiating Jerusalem Rejected in Preliminary Reading

Bill, which was passed by committee 2 months ago, would have required 80 MKs' approval before making Jerusalem a factor in talks.

Kerry 'Encouraged' by Progress in Peace Talks

Secretary of State insists that concrete progress has been made in peace talks, but won't provide details.

PA Formally Refuses to Recognize Jewish State

PA source says Abbas rejects Israeli security presence in 'Palestine' along Jordan border, formally refuses to recognize Jewish state.

Abbas Rejects Israeli Security Presence in the Jordan Valley

PA Chairman declares that if Israel insists on maintaining security presence in the Jordan Valley, there will not be a peace agreement.

Livni Attacks Jewish Home for 'Derailing' Negotiations

Justice Minister and chief negotiator says Jewish Home party pushing Judea-Samaria building 'deliberately' to thwart talks with PA.

Professor Advocates One-State Solution As Strategic Move

Speaking at Women In Green event, Professor Eugene Kontrovich presents the facts about the one- and two-state solutions.

Livni: Jewish Home Vetoes Peace Process

Justice Minister says Jewish Home's insistence on settlement construction is meant to stymie negotiations.

Muslim Bloc Calls for Palestinian State, Slams 'Occupation'

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says the world should support a Palestinian state and work to end "Israeli occupation."

Kerry to Visit Israel, PA Yet Again

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will be in the region again on Wednesday to pressure the sides to reach a peace agreement.

PLO: No 'Deals' With Israel, Unless We Get Everything We Want

The PLO remains adamantly opposed to anything less than the effective destruction of Israel as its price for a “peace” agreement

PA Rejects Prisoner Release Delay, Warns of 'Total Failure'

PA opposes Kerry's postponement of terrorist release to press Jordan Valley arrangement. PLO official warns of 'total failure.'

Report: Kerry to Postpone Terrorist Release to Pressure PA

Kerry may delay release of terrorists from Israeli prisons in order to get PA to agree to his proposed security arrangements.

Lapid: I'd Do Anything to Save Negotiations

Finance Minister hints he'd support removing Jewish Home from Coalition if 'peace talks' make headway.

Bennett: Annex Jewish Areas of Judea and Samaria

Economics Minister says a deal with the PA whilst Hamas controls Gaza is like 'discussing the purchase of a car with only half its owners'.

Herzog: Liberman Trying to Sabotage the Peace Process

Opposition leader slams Foreign Minister for saying that there is no chance of peace with the PA in the near future.

Yaalon: There's No Peace Partner, Only Incitement

Peace will never come so long as the Arabs don't recognize Israel's right to exist, says Defense Minister.

Kerry: Iran Deal Will Make Israel More Secure

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defends the deal signed with Iran, says his country would never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Obama: Judea and Samaria Must Not be 'Gaza 2'

President Obama says at Saban Forum that there cannot be a situation where Judea and Samaria becomes a security threat.

Akunis: If Kerry is Optimistic, Then We Must Be Very Worried

Likud MK responds to remarks from John Kerry praising talks, reports that pressure is on to cede control of Jordan Valley.

Liberman: Israel-PA Dialogue May Fail, But Important to Continue

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, speaking from the Saban Center for Middle Eastern Policy in Washington, stresses importance of talks.

Poll: 87.5% of Israelis Don't Believe in Current Peace Talks

An overwhelming majority of Israeli Jews believe that the current negotiations with the PA will not lead to peace, finds Israel Hayom poll.

Kerry: 'Closer Than We Have Been In Years' to Israel, PA Peace

On his way to Ben-Gurion airport, Kerry claims talks more successful, stating 'we are closer than we have been in years' to Mideast Peace.

Report: US Moves Closer to Israel's Stance in Peace Talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu for 3rd time in 24 hours; said to be response to PA refusals.

Kerry: There's Progress, but I Can't Tell You About it

Secretary of State John Kerry says that progress has been made in talks Israel-PA peace talks, but won't provide details.

Kerry: Israel's Security 'Top Priority'

US Secretary of State seeks to calm Israeli concerns over Iran deal, negotiations with the PA, in latest visit to Israel.

Deri: Promote Building Throughout Land of Israel

Shas chairman visits Gush Etzion region, declares that it is important to build, establish facts on the ground.

Liberman Meets Ban at UN Headquarters

Foreign Minister Liberman meets UN chief. Iran and peace talks are among issues discussed.

Kerry in Israel, Will Discuss Iran Deal with Netanyahu

State Department official says Kerry will update Netanyahu on deal reached between Iran and the West.

Erekat to Kerry: Save the Peace Process

PA negotiator urges Secretary of State to salvage peace talks, says Israeli "settlements" and "crimes" are to blame for lack of progress.

US to Present Judea, Samaria 'Security Proposal' to Israel

US Secretary of State to impose his own ideas on Israel during Kerry visit; Israel responds: we will not compromise our security.

Former PA Negotiator: Peace Deal 'Impossible'

Mohammed Shtayyeh says differences block peace deal possibility, opines that US is 'unbalanced' in favor of Israel.

EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA if Talks Fail

The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.

IDF Bulldozes Land for 255 New Homes in Samaria

Land prepared for new units in Nahalei Tal northwest of Ramallah, part of plans for 800 new homes.

Abbas Threatens to 'Take Action' Against Israel if Talks Fail

Ahead of Kerry's visit, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas threatens to take unilateral action via international bodies if negotiations fail.

Ariel: We'll Keep Negotiating - and Building

Housing Minister calls Palestinian Authority threats to leave negotiations if more building in Judea, Samaria "nonsense."

Abbas Phones Deri: We Want Peace

PA chairman phones Shas chairman, tells him he wants to advance peace process.

Herzog to Push Netanyahu to Make Concessions to PA

"Abbas has a real desire to achieve peace," claims opposition leader after meeting PA chief in Ramallah.

PA: Cancel Building Tenders Or Talks Over

PA claims Israel didn't really cancel construction tenders announced several weeks ago, threatens to end talks.

Ban Concerned Over 'Dangerous' Tensions Between Israel and PA

UN chief says Israeli construction is "cause for very grave concern", says it risks collapse of peace talks.

Abbas: We'll Never Give Up on a Single Demand

One year after its unilateral UN statehood bid, PA says it is not planning to back down from any of its demands from Israel.

Peres in Mexico: Peace is Possible

"Peace is urgent but possible as well," says ever optimistic Israeli president during trip to Mexico.

Kerry to Return to Israel Next Week for Iran, PA-Related Talks

After diplomatic disaster earlier this month, and controversial Iran deal, US Secretary of State returns to Israel to try again.

PLO Official Threatens to Join International Organizations

Nabil Shaath: The peace talks are failing, so we're prepared to sue Israel in the ICC over the 'settlements'.

PA Sheikh: Only Solution for Jews is the Sword

Al-Aqsa sheikh blasts the Palestinian Authority for being “too soft” towards Israel, says it gave up parts of "Palestine".

Abbas: I'm Willing to Come to the Knesset, But...

PA Chairman responds to Netanyahu's invitation, says he would to come speak in the Knesset but not say what Netanyahu wants to hear.

Natfali Bennett: Talks 'Aint Going Nowhere'

In wide-ranging interview, Jewish Home head restates his opposition to a Palestinian state, says Tehran primarily concerned with survival.

Livni on Bennett's Coin: Don't Live in the Past

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni dismisses the 2,000-year-old coin used by Minister Bennett, says it doesn't hold water diplomatically.

Former Ambassador: No to Negotiations With Unilateral Steps

Israel should not negotiate with the PA so long as it seeks recognition at the UN, says Ambassador Meir Rosenne.

UN Official: 'Settlements' Are Holding Back Peace

UN's Jeffrey Feltman warns that chances of peace may be damaged because of Israel's plan to build beyond the 'Green Line'.

Arab Ministers: No Peace Progress? It's Israel's Fault

Arab ministerial committee blames Israel for the impasse in negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry Changes Visit Date To Post-Thanksgiving

Speaking to AFP, who first reported Kerry's visit set for this Friday, Kerry decides he's too busy to visit Israel this week, reschedules.

Fatah: 'Settlements' a 'Crime Against Humanity'

Abbas’s Fatah faction warns Israel against any further "settlement construction" on "occupied Palestinian territory."

Yaalon: The PA is No Different from Hamas

"I have yet to hear one Palestinian leader recognize Israel's right to exist," says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.