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Abbas Says Talks With Israel to Continue

Despite 'resignation' of Palestinian Authority negotiating team, PA head says they'll continue talking until the end of 9-month deadline.

Kerry to Return to Israel Friday to Discuss PA, Iran

Amid rising tensions between US and Israel, talks of Iran deal, Kerry is returning to Jerusalem Friday to smoothen relations after fallout.

PA's New Demand: New Israeli Coalition

PA advisor insists that negotiations cannot continue unless Israel changes current coalition gov't - and demands that it does.

Orbach: Blame the Arabs, Not Jewish Home

Minister for Senior Citizens Uri Orbach hits back at those blaming his party for the failure of peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

John McCain: Kerry a 'Human Wrecking Ball' in Middle East

In various interviews this week, and after meeting with Israeli officials, McCain sharply criticizes Obama administration's policies.

Hamas to PA: Stop Peace Talks, They're US Dictates

Talks provide cover for the "Judaization" of holy sites, say Gaza terrorists.

PA Negotiators Pull Out of Talks; Negotiations May Continue

Abbas announces negotiator pullout, considers options to resume talks; negotiators cite frustration, building in Judea, Samaria as cause.

Netanyahu Reprimands Ariel for New Construction

PM Netanyahu directs Housing Minister Uri Ariel to reconsider all new plans for construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Abbas: Cancel Building or Peace Talks Over

Abbas delivers ultimatum: cancel 20,000 new Judea Samaria home tenders or else peace talks over. US criticizes buildings as 'illegitimate.'

PA Official: No Deal is Better than Deal with 'Settlements'

PA negotiator: Failure to reach a peace deal with Israel would be better than an agreement which allows it to continue “settlements.”

Former FM: Clarify Israel's Position with the US

Moshe Arens backs PM's stance against US support of PA, Iran deal; says no need to fear confrontation.

Sherman to Continue US-Israel Ties In Kerry's Absence

Undersecretary of State returns to Israel to maintain diplomatic calm between Israel, US in wake of heightened tensions

Yachimovich: No Rush to Join the Coalition

Labor leader says there's no point in entering the coalition over "a wave of construction in the settlements."

Ya'alon to Kerry: Don't Threaten Intifada

Defense Minister calls for long term thinking, no quick solution. Notes Palestinians want more than "67 borders."

Jordan Valley Head Fears Government Betrayal

Head of the Jordan Valley council losing sleep over talk of region being given to Palestinians, fears betrayal by government.

Kerry Cites 'Significant Progress' in Last 24 Hours

"What happened in the course of the last day has opened up a number of different possibilities,” says US diplomat.

Kerry: Peace Is Not 'Mission Impossible'

U.S. Secretary of State remains as optimistic as ever about peace as he meets with President Shimon Peres.

Analysis: PA Stalls Talks for Economic Incentives

PA officials repeatedly juxtapose money woes, complaints about Israel building initiatives. Is it a ploy to gain time, money for intifada?

Oslo Architect: No Repeat of Past Mistakes

Architect of Oslo Accords admits mistakes made, opines that no agreement will be signed with Palestinians.

Poll: Most Palestinians Predict Terror War

Almost 58% think that the "peace talks" with Israel will lead to a "Third Intifada."

Kerry Visits Rabin Monument, Bereaved Families Protest

Families of terror victims protested at Rabin Square as U.S. Secretary of State visited the site where former PM was murdered.

PA: Stop the 'Settlements' Or We're Not Talking

Senior PA official: No talks as long as Israel continues with "unprecedented settlement attacks."

Netanyahu Slams Palestinian Authority 'Intransigence'

PM sees "no change in the Palestinian position since 1993”; asks when Abbas will respond to his "Bar Ilan speech" with a "Bir Zeit speech".

Report: Livni Offering Abbas More than PM Wants

Open disagreements in negotiations room between Netanyahu's delegate to talks and team head Livni, who is more generous to Palestinians.

Kerry: Negotiations Are the Only Way

Amid reports that the U.S. intends to force a peace agreement, Kerry stresses the importance of negotiations.

US 'Will Force' Israel-PA Deal

Report: US will lay down its own outline for an accord in January, is determined to reach solution by mid-2014.

PA Threatens Security Council Action Over Construction

After Israel announces new construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem, PLO says it will go the UN Security Council.

PLO Official: Peace Negotiators Didn't Resign

Senior PLO official denies reports that peace negotiators have resigned over Israel's "settlement construction."

PLO Wants to Turn to International Courts

Palestinian foreign minister on Thursday denounced Israeli plans to build hundreds of new homes in Jerusalem.

PA Peace Negotiators Resign...Maybe

PA news agency reports that the team for negotiations with Israel has resigned, but senior official denies the report.

PA: Israel is Destroying the Peace Process

PA says Israel is “trying to wreck peace talks” with plans to build 1,500 new homes in Ramat Shlomo.

Deputy Defense Minister to US: Prioritize Iran Over Talks

Danny Danon calls on the United States to prioritize Iranian nukes ahead of Israeli-Arab peace talks

UN's Falk Seeks Int'l Court Decision on Israeli 'Occupation'

UN's human rights expert Richard Falk says that if peace talks fail, the UN should seek an opinion on "Israel's occupation."

PA Takes Issue with Israel's Demand for Security

PLO official says that Israel's demand for security for its citizens as part of a future agreement is a "hardline" position.

Abbas: No Peace Until All Prisoners Are Released

Peace is not possible so long as there is even one terrorist still in an Israeli prison, says PA Chairman as he welcomes 21 freed murderers.

'Very Deep Divide' in Israel-PA Peace Talks

"The key to changes can be if the Palestinians make concessions,” a senior diplomatic source says.

Akunis: Releasing Terrorists is Immoral

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis calls on PM Netanyahu not to release any more terrorists as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority.

Abbas Urges Europe to Boycott Businesses in the 'Settlements'

In Europe, PA Chairman urges companies not to deal with businesses in “occupied Palestinian territory”.

Kerry on Iran: No Deal is Better than Bad Deal

It is too early to talk about easing the sanctions on Iran, Kerry tells Netanyahu during a meeting in Rome.

Abbas: No to Israeli Presence in the Jordan Valley

PA Chairman: Israel will be to blame if peace talks fail over its demand to keep military forces in the Jordan Valley.

Prosor: Rouhani is Like the Emperor with New Clothes

Israeli ambassador warns against easing the sanctions on Iran, says Rouhani "perfected the art of saying one thing and doing another."

PA's UN Envoy Blames Israel for Lack of Progress in Peace Talks

“Tangible progress remains elusive” because of Israel, says the Palestinian Authority’s envoy to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour.

Kerry: The Peace Talks Are Intensifying

Israeli and PA officials have held 13 meetings so far, reveals Secretary of State during visit to Paris.

Lithuania Calls on Israel to 'Stop Settlement Expansion'

Lithuanian President says that the European Union "does not recognize settlements as part of Israel."

Abbas: The Peace Talks Are Not Dead

Palestinian Authority Chairman rejects reports that peace talks are deadlocked, says they are only at the beginning.

Merkel Urges Israeli 'Restraint' in Judea and Samaria

German Chancellor meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, reiterates her country's commitment to the "two-state solution."

Lapid to Biden: Iran Should be Judged by Actions

Finance Minister Yair Lapid meets with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, discusses Iran and peace process.

Report: Abbas May Meet Netanyahu Soon

Gaza-based news source says PA chairman told Americans he is willing to meet PM without preconditions.

Mashaal: Stop Peace Talks, Start Armed Struggle

Hamas leader calls for an end to PA peace talks with Israel and for an armed struggle to “liberate Jerusalem”.

Coalition Chairman not Calmed by PM's Speech

MK Yariv Levin reminds Arutz Sheva's readers that we do not really know what goes on in negotiation room.

Hamas to PA: Stop Talking to Israel

Netanyahu's demand that the PA recognize Israel a Jewish state means there should be no peace talks, says Hamas spokesman.

Nationalist MKs Denounce Terror Attack, Demand End to Talks

The government must stop releasing terrorists, says MKs from the Likud and Bayit Yehudi following Psagot terror attack.

Netanyahu: The Peace Talks Are Going Nowhere

Netanyahu, during meetings with the heads of the American Jewish organizations, reportedly said that the peace talks are stuck.

10 Steps to Understanding PA-Israel Talks

Yachimovich Criticizes Netanyahu's UN Speech

Prime Minister Netanyahu presented the right facts in the wrong way at the UN, charges opposition leader.

Kerry: Confident in Netanyahu's Commitment to Peace

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met at the State Department with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Experts' Round Table on the Israel-PA Talks, Part I

Kerry: Israel, PA Will Intensify the Peace Talks

Israel and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to intensify peace talks with greater participation by the U.S, according to John Kerry.

Obama Meets Abbas: Peace Won't be Easy

Hours after calling on Israel to “end the occupation of the West Bank”, Obama meets Abbas and praises his commitment to peace.

Danon: Where's Abbas's Condemnation of the Murders?

Israel should stop peace talks so long as the PA won't condemn the two recent murders of IDF soldiers, says Deputy Defense Minister.