Peace

Trump in Israel - what about the peace process?

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Netanyahu: We want peace

Prior to US President Trump's upcoming visit, Israeli PM Netanyahu emphasizes that 'Israel wants peace.'

Netanyahu: Strength will lead to peace

'At the end of the day, this will ensure our ability to make peace with our neighbors, because peace is not made with the weak.'

Report: US considering Mideast peace summit this summer

Report claims US and Egypt spoke of convening summit in summer that would gather Arab states to address renewal of Israel-Palestinian talks.

Iranian rocker who performed in Israel: I’d die for peace

Iranian musician with fatwa for his head says supporters of BDS have it wrong.

72 countries including US to attend Paris peace conference

Representatives of 72 countries will attend upcoming conference in Paris ostensibly for promoting Israel-Palestinian peace.

Koran verses made for the Knesset

Rabbis Declare: 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' a Supreme Jewish Value

With two acts of violence in recent days allegedly involving religious Jews, Religious Zionist rabbis slammed against the use of violence,

Hamas Bans Gaza War Orphans from Traveling to Israel

Shin Bet cleared trip for orphans to visit Israel, PA to learn about life outside of Gaza - but Hamas nixes attempt at 'normalization.'

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

U.S. President says the status quo in the Arab-Israeli conflict "is not sustainable" as he addresses the UN General Assembly.

Pope Francis to Host Peres and Abbas on Sunday

Pope Francis will host a symbolic peace prayer meeting with President Peres and PA Chairman Abbas.

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Judaizing' Jerusalem in Papal Meeting

'Religious, not political' visit takes decidedly political turn Sunday, after PA accuses Israel of 'judaization' and Pope calls PA a state.

Peres in Mexico: Peace is Possible

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

Peace is Here? Soldiers Join Arab Wedding Dance

Highly unusual video shows Arab wedding revelers in Hevron hoisting aloft IDF soldiers in battle gear.

Prosor: Peace Depends on Next Generation Wanting Peace

Israeli ambassador: Peace is only possible if the PA stops educating its children towards hatred of Israel.

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President Peres' Message of Peace to Muslims for Ramadan

On the eve of the Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av, Pres. Shimon Peres sent a message of peace to Muslims for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Peres Touts Peace in Birthday Speech

We must turn Israel from the Promised Land into a land of promise, says President Shimon Peres during lavish 90th birthday celebration.

Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry, who was to return to Mideast this week to attempt to facilitate peace negotiations, has postponed his visit.

Kerry to Visit Jordan 'Within Days'

Kerry is engaged in an intensive bout of shuttle diplomacy aimed at finding a way back to direct negotiations.

Peres: Peace Between Israel, PA 'Real Possibility'

Peres maintains that peace between Israel and PA is “a real possibility,” adding that time should not be wasted in reaching agreement.

Pope: Israel, PA Need to Make 'Courageous Decisions'

Pope Francis calls for Israel and PA to "resume negotiations" and "take courageous decisions".

Israeli Envoy Abandons German Event, Cites Turkish PM's 'Lies'

Israel's ambassador has joined other Jewish leaders in abandoning a high-level interfaith German event to protest Turkish participation.

Clinton: Israeli Vote Doesn't Nail Shut Door to Peace

The outcome of Israel's elections did not torpedo hopes for peace with PA, but instead opened up a new chance for dialogue, Clinton said.

Peres: Peace is a Biblical Commandment

Peres spoke with Christian leaders on the eve of the new year on the Gregorian calendar and said that peace is a Biblical commandment.

Turkey Flatly Rejects Israeli Peace Overtures

The Turkish Foreign Ministry rebuffed an Israeli peace proposal saying there is “no change” in Turkey’s stance toward the Jewish state.

U.S. Warns Israel: Iran Strike May Affect Peace

U.S. officials recently warned Israel that Egypt and Jordan could annul their peace treaties with the Jewish State if it attacks Iran.

Al-Qaeda Leader's Brother Offers to Mediate Peace Plan

The brother of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri has proposed to mediate a peace deal between the West and Islamists.

Lieberman to Morsi: Peace is Not Abstract Ideal, Visit Jerusalem

FM Lieberman said that while he is pleased to hear Morsi's commitment to international treaties, "peace also has tangible expressions."

Syrian Army Seizes City Despite 'Peace Plan'

Syrian Army troops have taken control of the central city of Kalat el-Mudik despite the government having allegedly accepted a peace plan.