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Peres: No Compromises With Iran

President Peres tells German Foreign Minister that there should be no compromise with Iran so long as it continues its nuclear activities.

Erdogan: Peace Impossible Without Hamas-Fatah Unity

Turkish Prime Minister warns Middle East peace will prove impossible without unity among Palestinian Authority Arab factions.

Netanyahu: I'll Do Anything to Keep Israel Safe

PM Netanyahu meets visiting German Foreign Minister, promises to do whatever is needed to keep Israel safe.

German FM Travels to Mideast to Boost US Peace Initiative

Germany's FM is set to travel to Mideast where he will meet with Israeli, PA leaders to promote US initiative to revive peace talks.

PLO Official: There Were Secret Talks with Israel in 2010

PLO official Yasser Abed Rabbo claims he personally met with Netanyahu, who agreed to resume peace talks, then disappeared.

PA's FM: Construction Freeze 'Vital' to Peace Talks

The PA's foreign1 minister, Riyad al-Malki, says that halting Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is "vital" to resuming peace talks.

Kerry Talks Peace with Tony Blair

As part of his ongoing efforts to get Israel and the PA talking, John Kerry hosted talks with special Middle East envoy Tony Blair.

PA Fumes After Israel Approves New Beit El Construction

The Palestinian Authority has expressed anger, once again, after Israel signed off on plans for 296 new homes in the town of Beit El.

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Security and Peace

U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak by telephone about "regional security issues and Middle East peace."

Kerry to Return to Israel in Late May

US Secretary of State John Kerry to return to Israel in late May in effort to re-start peace talks.

PLO 'Not Aware' of New Israeli Construction Freeze

Israel has not notified the PLO of any changes to its policy regarding construction in Judea and Samaria, says negotiator Saeb Erekat.

China Discusses Four-Point Peace Plan with Abbas

Chinese president Xi Jinping discussed a four-point proposal for peace talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

High Hopes for Peace Smashed, for Tel Aviv Journalist

Journalist Lital Shemesh returned disillusioned from a seminar with young Israelis and Arabs in hopes of peace.

China Willing to Set Up Meeting Between Netanyahu and Abbas

China says it is willing to set up a meeting between PM Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas during their visits to the country.

Livni and Kerry Meet to Talk Peace

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss reviving the Middle East peace process.

Qatar Hints at Support for 'Swaps' as Part of Israel-PA Peace

U.S. Secretary of State hosts talks with Arab League officials as part of his attempts to renew the Middle East peace process.

Cameron to Netanyahu: Renew Peace Talks

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday urges his Israeli counterpart to reopen peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Obama: There's a Window of Opportunity to Restart Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes there is a "window of opportunity" to kickstart the Middle East peace process.

Kerry Wraps Up Visit, Calls it 'Very Constructive'

U.S. Secretary John Kerry wraps up talks with Israeli and PA leaders in an attempt to renew the peace process.

Arab League Ministers Discuss Israel-PA Peace

An Arab ministerial committee meets in Qatar to discuss ways to revive the peace process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry May Have Offered Abbas Incentives at Israel's Expense

PA officials: John Kerry offered Abbas to extend the PA's jurisdiction in Judea and Samaria at the expense of Israeli-controlled areas.

Abbas Wants Netanyahu to Present a Map of 'Palestine'

New precondition: PA Chairman demands that Netanyahu present a map for a future Palestinian state before peace talks can resume.

Abbas Agrees to Suspend ICC Action Against Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will temporarily refrain from unilateral action against Israel to give peace talks a chance to resume.

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action' in Two Months

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun to push for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA.

Kerry's Offer: You Release Terrorists, They'll Renew Talks

Report: Kerry plans to offer an outline for Israeli-PA peace talks and will ask Israel to release terrorists as part of it.

Netanyahu Indicates Commitment to 'Two-State Solution'

Netanyahu indicated at press conference with Obama that Israel is "fully committed" to two states for two peoples.

Americans: Obama Should Pressure PA, Not Israel

New poll finds that 48% of Americans say the U.S. should increase pressure on the PA to compromise for peace, rather than on Israel.

Hamas is No Terrorist Group, Claims Abbas

Hamas is not a terrorist organization and, as such, should not be classified as one by Europe, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas claimed.

'Obama will Pressure, but Israel Should Politely Refuse'

Israel should politely refuse to bow to any pressure to resume peace, says former Israeli representative Yoram Ettinger.

Obama: Iran a Year Away from Getting a Nuclear Bomb

Iran is "over a year or so" from getting a nuclear bomb, Obama tells Israeli television, reiterates that all options are on the table.

Report: Netanyahu Met Jordan's King to Discuss Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II met in Jordan last week to discuss, an anonymous diplomatic source says.

Obama Won't Present New Peace Initiative During Israel Trip

President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel is not meant at presenting a new proposal for peace talks, the White House clarifies.

White House Confirms Obama's Visit to Israel

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney confirms that Obama will visit Israel, says more details will be released later.

PA Hopes to Talk Peace with Lapid

The Palestinian Authority is hoping that Yair Lapid’s achievement in this week’s election will lead to the resumption of peace negotiations.

Fayyad to Israel: Come Back to the Table

The Palestinian Authority’s Prime Minister calls Israel to resume peace talks despite the unilateral move at the United Nations.

Abbas: Shutting Down PA 'Out of the Question'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Monday despite his complaint that Israel has 'robbed' the PA of its 'raison d’etre' that it would continue on

Abbas: We Won't Recognize Israel as a Jewish State

PA Chairman Abbas: We won't recognize the Jewish State, because then no "Palestinian" refugees will be able to return.

Netanyahu 'Ready to Go to Ramallah'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is “ready to go to Ramallah” to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for talks, he tells Arab media.

Report: Israel Agrees to Cede Sovereignty of Jordan Valley

Maariv reports Israeli rep at talks with PA said Israel would be content with security arrangements on eastern border.

Netanyahu Hopes PA Officials 'Come to Their Senses'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he hopes Palestinian Authority officials "come to their senses so we can move forward."

Israel-PLO Talks End in Amman, Jordan Mulls Sanctions?

Talks between Israel and the PLO ended Wednesday with no progress – as expected. Might Jordan consider sanctions against Israel?

2nd Round Israel-PA Talks Ends in Amman

The second round of talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority has ended in the Jordanian capital, with no apparent progress.

Barghouti on Peace Talks: You Can’t Breathe Life into Dead Body

While the Quartet is thrilled over Tuesday’s peace talks, popular PA terrorist Barghouti says one cannot breathe life into a dead body.

Israeli, PA Delegates to Meet Again Next Week

Israeli and PA negotiators end "positive" meeting in Jordan, agree to meet again next week.

Israel Blames PA for Lack of Progress in Peace Talks

Israel says it offered the PA face-to-face talks but longtime negotiator Erakat refused.