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Almagor Head Warns: Release Terrorists and You Get Attacks

Meir Indor, Chairman of the Almagor organization, warns against Netanyahu’s reported intention to release dozens of terrorists.

Barroso Talks Peace and Iran with Netanyahu

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, meets PM Binyamin Netanyahu. The two talk about the peace process and about Iran.

European Commission Chief in Ramallah: Resume Peace Talks

European Commission chief Barroso meets Abbas, calls to return to peace talks. Abbas, meanwhile, reiterates preconditions.

Clinton, Abbas Hold 'Productive' Talks in Paris

Secretary of State Clinton meets in Paris with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who is continue to impose preconditions.

Clinton to Visit Israel, Discuss Peace Efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Israel and Egypt as part of an eight-nation tour which began Thursday.

Secret British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Netanyahu

Documents seen by website The Commentator reveal: Britain thinks Netanyahu uses PA incitement to delay peace talks.

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz in Ramallah next Sunday, reports say.

Russia Has No Problem Recognizing Palestine, Declares Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says Russia has no problem recognizing an independent Palestinian state.

Clinton Meets Mofaz and Erekat

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton meets Mofaz and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat in an attempt to restart peace talks.

44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made

44 Senators told Obama that unless Iran gives three concessions, he should abandon ongoing negotiations over country's nuclear program.

Abbas: Release Prisoners, then I'll Meet Netanyahu

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will demand the release of 123 prisoners before agreeing to meet PM Binyamin Netanyahu, says PLO negotiator.

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Vice PM Shaul Mofaz calls on PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to take advantage of the large coalition and begin peace negotiations.

Abbas: Free Terrorists, Allow Weapons Imports – Then We’ll Talk

Abbas unveils new pre-talks demands: weapons, terrorist release, and a full freeze on new Israeli housing in Judea and Samaria.

Clinton Calls for Direct Negotiations between Israel and PA

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton urges Israel and the PA to take advantage of "a new political opening" and resume peace negotiations.

PA Rejects Barak's 'Unilateral Disengagement'

PA rejects Defense Minister Barak’s suggestion that Israel consider a unilateral disengagement from Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'Give Peace a Chance'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says his 94-seat super-coalition is a historic mandate to pursue a two-state solution with the PLO.

PLO: No Clear Answers in Netanyahu's Letter

PLO says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s response to Abbas’ letter did not include any clear answers regarding central issues.

Netanyahu Responds to Abbas' Letter

Netanyahu’s special envoy meets PA Chairman Abbas, gives him Netanyahu's response to an earlier letter from Abbas.

Abbas: Netanyahu is a Partner for Peace

PA Chairman Abbas says PM Netanyahu is a partner for peace but must choose “between peace and settlements.”

Abbas and Fayyad Set to Reshuffle PA Cabinet

After reports of a schism over a letter sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the top PA leaders plan to shake up Ramallah's cabinet

Netanyahu Says He Can Deliver Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told CNN that he believes he can deliver a peace deal – but that the PA will have to make compromises, too

Qureia: Peace Process 'A Waste of Time'

Former PA prime minister Ahmed Queria says Israel must capitulate to PA demands or be faced with a 'multiethnic' one-state solution

Prosor: UN Nuclear Conference 'Not Relevant'

UN ambassador Ron Prosor blasted the world body, saying that it was a hotbed of incitement and falsehood, focused on the wrong things.

Hamas Won't Honor Peace Accords With Israel

The Hamas politburo's number two reaffirmed the terror movement has no intention of honoring peace agreements struck with Israel

Barak in Colombia: Time for Serious Sanctions on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets with Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos in the Colombian capital Bogota.

Fayyad Pulls Out of Netanyahu Meet

Without explanation, Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad will not join the delegation delivering chairman Abbas' letter to PM Netanyahu

Fayyad May Be Abbas’ Pawn in Diplomatic Chess Game

Barak says arguments over tax money for the PA may cancel the hyped meeting between Netanyahu and Fayyad, who may be Abbas’ pawn.

Abbas' Letter to Netanyahu: PA Lost its 'Raison D'etre'

Abbas to tell Netanyahu in letter: Israel’s actions have stripped the PA of its “raison d'etre”, creating a reality which cannot continue.

Bibi Wants Face-to-Face Meeting With Abbas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to ask for direct talks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas when receiving his letter next week.

Abbas Denies Upcoming Meeting with Netanyahu

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas denies reports of a meeting with Netanyahu, says a meeting Netanyahu is not on the agenda at the moment.

Report: Netanyahu, Abbas to Meet

After he meets PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Netanyahu will reportedly also meet Abbas himself.

Netanyahu-Fayyad Confab After Passover

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to hold a face-to-face meeting with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad about restarting talks.

Israeli, PA Negotiators to Meet

Two months after a series of failed exploratory meetings Israeli and PA negotiators will meet ot discuss an accusatory letter from Abbas.

Abbas Tells Obama He's Ready to Talk

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly told US president Barack Obama he is ready to negotiate with Israel, but insists on preconditions.

Quartet to Meet, Discuss Stalled Peace Process

Members of the Quartet will meet in New York, after recent failed attempts to revive peace talks between Israel and the PA.

PA Tells Jordan's FM: No Freeze, No Negotiations

PA leaders tell visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister: We won't resume peace talks unless Israel freezes construction.

Sarkozy Promises to Visit Israel If Re-elected

French President Nicolas Sarkozy promises that if he is re-elected, he will visit Israel and the PA to promote peace.

Abbas: Hamas Agrees to PA State Along '1967 Borders'

PA Abbas claims has agreed to accept a Palestinian state along the pre-1967 lines, but continues to stall peace talks.

PA Continues to Stall, Insists on Preconditions

The PA, as it has done for three years, continues to stall, will officially present Israel with its preconditions for peace negotiations.

Jordan's King Abdullah Blames Israel for Stalled Peace Talks

Jordan’s King Abdullah II says Israel is responsible for the deadlock in peace negotiations with the PA.

Peres: Iranians to "Cast Dark Shadow" on Heritage

Peres to the Iranian people: "Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on your heritage."

Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas Doesn't Conflict with Peace

PA Chairman meets with U.S. envoy David Hale, claims the reconciliation with Hamas does not contradict the peace process.

Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority

President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.

Shaath: PA Unity Government 'Need Not Recognize Israel'

Fatah official says the PLO, not the PA, recognizes Israel - so what is the problem if Hamas sits in a PA government?

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'You Can't Have it Both Ways'

Israel's Prime Minister issued an ultimatum to officials in Ramallah that they must choose between Hamas and peace with Israel.

UN Chief Receives Shoeing in Gaza

Ban Ki-moon's convoy was pelted with shoes and stones, and beaten with signs, as it entered Gaza during his visit to the coastal enclave.

Dep. Foreign Minister: Peace Can't Cost Israel its Existence

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon: Israel wants peace, but we must be firm in our demands for security and recognition.

Abbas: Willing to Resume Negotiations, But...

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: I'm willing to resume peace negotiations...but only if Israel makes an encouraging offer.

Netanyahu to UN: No New Construction Freeze in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Netanyahu bluntly told UN Sec'y-Gen. Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday there will be no new construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Peres: PA Leaders Want Peace

President Shimon Peres at the 12th Annual Herzliya Conference: The world's central problem is Iran. No options can be ruled out.

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: Bibi Willing to Cede Judea and Samaria

A senior political source claims Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is willing to uproot most of Yesha in exchange for Obama's backing.

PLO to Meet in Wake of Failed Talks

PLO's Executive Committee to hold meeting, following the failure of exploratory talks with Israel.

Mideast Ennui: PLO Officials Refuse Talks, Blame Israel

Resorting to their tried and true propaganda tactic, PLO officials are blaming Israel for their refusal to come to the negotiating table.

Ashton Insists Talks Continue

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says talks between Israel and the PA must continue after Ramallah says January 26 will end talks.

PLO Refuses More Meetings with Israel After 5 Talks in Amman

The PLO has refused to continue talks with Israel after five meetings in Amman between the PA and Israeli negotiators.

Ashton Coming to Pressure Israel and PA

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton arrived in Israel to pressure officials in Jerusalem and Ramallah to restart talks

Thailand Recognizes 'Palestine'

Foreign nations continue to encourage Ramallah's bully-boy unilateralism as Thailand becomes the 131st nation to recognize 'Palestine'

Netanyahu: PA Has No Interest in Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu charges that officials in Ramallah have no intention of making peace with Israel.

PA Rejects Deadline Extension for Talks

PLO negotiators have rejected a suggestion by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that a deadline for talks to begin be extended.