peace process

Erekat: Freeze Construction or Talks End

PLO chief negotiator Saeb Erekat has threatened to end talks on January 26 if Israel doesn't freeze construction, again.

PLO Slammed by Jordanian Islamists

Jordan's branch of the Muslim Brotherhood says the PLO must not negotiate with Israel saying it only 'serves Zionist and American interests'

PLO: Peace Process 'Near Its Demise'

A senior PLO official says the peace process is failing because Israel has made demands about security assurances the PLO won't meet.

PFLP Says Israel Talks 'Poison'

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group says talks with Israel are poisoning reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas

Fatah Demands Hamas Apologize in Gaza Row

The row over Hamas denying a Fatah delegation entry to Gaza has devolved into charges of blasphemy and demands for an apology.

Barak Says 'Little Hope' of Breakthrough With PA

Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he doesn't believe Israel-PA meetings in Amman will result in a peace deal anytime soon.

Ya'alon Downplays Jordan Peace Meeting: Abbas is Weak

Deputy PM Ya’alon downplays the meeting in Jordan between Israel and the PA. "Abbas won't commit to ending the conflict."

Abbas Expresses 'Hope' for Amman Confab

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas expressed 'hope' peace talks could be restarted while maintaining fait accompli preconditions

Ya'alon: Israel Can Prevent Iran from Getting a Nuclear Bomb

Vice PM Ya'alon at a Likud Anglo event: If the West doesn't stop the Iranian nuclear program, Israel will - and it can do so.

'Peace Talks' Continue in Reverse

The Quartet continues to go through the motions of “peace talks” even though Abbas has publicly dismissed them as being irrelevant.

New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal

PA officials have sought to paint Israel as the villain, saying it is obstructing indirect talks - talks that don't exist!

PFLP: Cut Economic Ties to Israel

The PFLP terror organization has called on the cash-starved PA to cut economic cooperation with Israel.

PLO Executive: Full Steam Ahead With Unilateral Track

Taysir Khalid of the PLO executive says there will be no land swaps, no conciliatory gestures, and that PA unilateralism will continue.

Rice: Obama Made Peace Less Likely

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice: Olmert offered Abbas 94% of Judea and Samaria, a shared jurisdiction of Jerusalem.

Quartet to Hold Separate Talks With Israel, PA

Quartet diplomats say they will meet separately with Israeli and PA officials due to Ramallah's refusal of direct talks.

Quartet Says Talks to Resume on October 23

Int'l mediators have set a date for the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA, but it's not clear either side will attend.

Nigeria to Back PA Statehood Bid at Security Council

Nigeria has reversed course and said it will vote in favor of full membership for the Palestinian Liberation Organization at the UNSC.

Erekat Slams Netanyahu: Not a Partner in Peace

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu saying "Netanyahu is not a partner in peace."

Emergency Quartet Meeting in New York Sunday

The Mideast Quartet is meeting in NYC in a last minute try to restart talks before the PA statehood bid.

Shalom: The Current Palestinian Leadership Wants Peace

Vice PM Shalom: Abbas and Fayyad want peace. We did a lot for them but unilateral moves hurt peace.

Netanyahu Concedes to Obama – if Abbas Drops UN Ploy

The Netanyahu government has confirmed it will accept renewed talks with Abbas, based on 1949-1967 borders, if PA scraps its UN initiative.

UN Wants Media Bias for Peace Process

The United Nations has removed any doubts about objectivity on the “peace process.” It asks media to be biased and blames Israel for its failure.

Shalom: Jewish Communities Must Remain in Israeli Hands

Vice PM Silvan Shalom in Karnei Shomron: Judea and Samaria communities must remain in Israeli hands. Doing otherwise is not Likud's policy.

Is the ‘Peace Process’ the Road to War?

Last week, Peres warned a written peace deal on Jerusalem will cause a “world war.” Now, Mofaz says conflict is the fate of UN declaration of PA.

PA Will "Tolerate" Limited Israeli Construction

PA officials said they were willing to tolerate limited Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria, and eastern Jerusalem during future talks.

Rajoub: ‘Right of Return’ Isn't Necessarily Physical

Senior Fatah official at Presidential Conference: Arabs "are not looking to make a drastic demographic change in Israel."

Ross: Israel and PA Must Approach Peace with Urgency

Dennis Ross speaks at Presidential Conference, says that since MIddle East is not static, peace talks cannot be static either.

Abbas in Turkey as Obama Tries to Pull ‘Peace Process’ Strings

Abbas is visiting Turkey to ask for help to promote unity with Hamas terrorists after President Obama called Erdogan to push the ”peace process.”

Peres Says Peace Possible Before September

Ignoring criticism that Israeli presidents serve a ceremonial rather than political role, Peres continues to push his peace agenda.

American, EU Diplomats Still Trying to Revive Talks

Ross and Hale from the US, Ashton from EU, try to come up with formula for talks between Israel, terror groups.

Abbas Is 'Trapped With September'

PA officials say Abbas wants to back down from his unilateral track at the UN and return to talks with Israel, but has locked himself in.

Report: Peres Continues Meeting With Abbas

President Peres and PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas were said to have met during celebrations in Italy to discuss reviving Israel-PA talks.

French FM in Israel, Will Invite Netanyahu and Fayyad to Paris

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe arrives in Jerusalem to revive talks between Israel and the PA.

'Aid Ship' Refuses to Let Israel Deliver Goods

Activists bringing dual-purpose “aid to Gaza” now refuse to deliver the goods – since they would be transported via Israel.

Report: Peres Held Secret Meeting with Abbas

President Peres held a clandestine meeting with PA Chairman Abbas, and the two continue to communicate. Talks may have influenced Obama speech.

Livni: World Watching Israel-US Ties

Opposition head Tzipi Livni supports Obama, warns that the world is watching Israel-US ties.

Bibi Says No to Obama on '67 Lines', Warns Against Illusions

Netanyahu meets with Obama for two hours and publicly rejects 1949 armistice lines, warns against “peace based on illusions.”

Analysis: Let Abbas Be the One to Refuse Obama

Israeli commentator says Obama's speech contained "red flags to a bull" for Abbas as well, and the best policy is to let him be the one to say no.

Netanyahu: 'Blocs' Are Defined by Context

As he prepares to fly to Washington for a meeting with Obama and address to Congress, Netanyahu seeks to reassure nationalists and the Likud base.

Abbas Says He's Ready to Talk, Sets Preconditions

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas told a US delegation he's 'ready to talk' and, in the same breath, set preconditions for doing so.

Peres to Italian Pres: Now is the Time for Israel-PA Talks

Advancing a personal foreign policy at odds with that of Israel's gov't, Peres tells Italian President now is the time for Israel-PA peace talks.

Netanyahu Denies Report He Caved In on Temple Mount

The Prime Minister's Office rejected a Kuwaiti report that his new 'peace plan' includes ceding Mount to international control.

Report: Obama's Diplomatic Plan - PA State, No 'Return'

President Obama is rumored to be creating his own diplomatic plan to rival Netanyahu's; report angers Israeli activists.

US Blocks Quartet Move to Propose Pro-PA Final Status Plan

The US blocks a Quartet move to impose on Israel a final status plan for the Palestinian Authority. Media said it would help the "peace process.”

New Leftist Peace Initiative Designed to Put Pressure on Bibi

Billed as a response to Arab democrats, the Israel Peace Initiative rehashes failed leftist ideas and their salesmen.

‘Peace Process’ Crops Up Amid Arab Revolutions

The Quartet meets with Netanyahu to try to revive the moribund “peace process.” He is considering an “interim agreement” that Abbas rejects.

Quartet to Push New Negotiations

As Fatah seeks to reconcile with Hamas, the Quartet hopes to push Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table.

PA Negotiator Erekat Steps Down

Senior negotiator Erekat steps down over Al-Jazeera leaks scandal.

Pundits: Egypt Developments Should Put PA Peace on Hold

How should Israel respond to the crisis in Egypt? Many say it should not rush into an agreement with the PA.

Leaked Documents: PA Gave Israel Most of Jerusalem

Al-Jazeera publishes documents which reveal a PA proposal allegedly offering Israel most of east Jerusalem.

US Think Tank: 'The Impossible is Achievable' in Negotiations

A US think tank proposes Israel-PA land swaps to create a new Arab state, ceding Hevron; analysts say Obama may make a similar suggestion.

Netanyahu: Iran Has Been Unmasked

PM addresses international press at annual conference, says military option against Iran should remain on the table and that Israel wants peace.

Dichter: No Arab 'Return,' Erekat Will Swallow his Words

MK Dichter says Erekat's statements on Arab “return” to Israel are manipulative, predicts the PA negotiator will “swallow his words.”

Barak, Lieberman Straining Coalition

Defense Minister demands cabinet vote affirming Israel wants a PA state. Israel Our Home wants a vote on military conversions.

Live: Experts Discuss Israel's Security Needs

Former UN Ambassador Dore Gold, Maj. Gen. (res) Uzi Dayan and Maj. Gen. (res) Yaakov Amidror discuss the 'core issues'.

PA Disappointed by U.S., Says 'No' to Talks

PA officials express disappointment with “confused” U.S. position, refuse to talk to Israel or America until demands are met.

Septet Meets to Discuss New Mitchell Proposal

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the 'Septet' met Thursday to discuss a new proposal by US envoy George Mitchel for PA-Israel talks.

PA Rejects Clinton’s Plan for Indirect Peace Talks

PA declares it will not give up on its demands for a complete construction freeze in Judea/Samaria. Netanyahu nixes Barak's share-Jerusalem idea.

Peace Process: Back to Indirect Talks?

Washington continues efforts to resume direct peace talks between Israel and PA, conducts separate talks with officials from each.

Hamas: Peace Deal Only With Referendum

Hamas says it would respect a peace deal between PA and Israel if it is approved by a PA-wide referendum. Charter still calls to destroy Israel.