peace process

Chanukah Reminder – Abbas' Term has Expired

MKs receive a Chanukah gift bearing a reminder that Mahmoud Abbas is no longer the legal chairman of the PA.

WikiLeaks:Documents Show Livni Doubted Fatah as Peace Partner

WikiLeaks show MK Livni doubted that Abbas could be a peace partner, despite later criticism of Netanyahu over negotiations breakdown.

Spanish Summit Postponed Again Due to Peace Talk Deadlock

Mediterranean Union countries call on Israel and PA to resume peace talks as soon as possible.

Four of Five Jews: Arabs Would Destroy Israel if They Could

Poll finds two thirds of the Israeli Jewish public think that even if a peace treaty is signed, 'Palestinians' would still want Israel gone.

PA Wants Security Presence in Area C

PA Prime Minister Fayad calls on international community to “stop the occupation in Judea and Samaria”.

Lieberman to European FMs: Solve Your Own Problems First

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, meeting French and Spanish counterparts, says "We will not be sacrificed by you as Czechoslovakia was."

Bad News for Obama? Voter Poll Shows Nationalist Camp Growing

Nationalist and religious camp, including hareidi parties, would grow from 65 to 73 Knesset seats, while the Left would shrink from 55 to 47.

IDF Worried by Possible 'Peace Talk' Terror Spike

Senior officer in Judea and Samaria says progress in talks with PA will lead to a spike in Hamas terrorism.

PLO Decides to Break Off Talks. Obama Still Hoping for Change

PLO Executive Council called to discontinue direct talks with Israel if Jewish construction continues. Likud blasts PA, Kadima attacks Netanyahu.

MK Rotem: No One Should Be Surprised at FM Lieberman's Views

MK David Rotem doesn't know why Binyamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak were taken aback by FM Lieberman's speech - since his views are 'well known.'

Lieberman at UN: Peace Decades Away, Can be Based on Land Swap

Prime Minister Office says Foreign Minister's statement was not coordinated with Netanyahu.

Journalist Reveals The PA's 'Palestine Plot'

There's a method to PA chief Mahmoud Abbas' ongoing refusal to negotiate seriously with Israel, says journalist Uri Elitzur, who details the plot.

PA: Give us a State or It's War

Senior PA negotiator Nabil Shaath says the PA will never accept Israel as a Jewish state. His statements are backed by Arab League, Mubarak.

Clinton: Netanyahu and Abbas Already Discussing 'Core Issues'

Hillary Clinton says Netanyahu and Abbas are already discussing “core issues.” Clinton pushes to extend construction freeze.

Surprising Report: Netanyahu will Head to Washington Sunday

Channel 1 says the reason for the trip is not known but that it is '90% certain' Netanyahu wil head to US after Yom Kippur.

Netanyahu: No Freeze, but We won't Build in Full Force

PM meets Quartet envoy Blair, says Israel will not build tens of thousands of planned units but will not continue the freeze on Jewish building.

US has Big Plans: Peace Talks between Israel, Lebanon, Syria

The US hopes to move beyond talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to negotiations that include Syria and Lebanon.

Rabbi Lau: Our Prime Minister is Fighting for Our Survival

Former Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau at WJC Conference says Israel must support PM Netanyahu who is fighting for the nation's survival.

US Sends Ross to Talk Freeze

The US has sent Dennis Ross to get Israel, PA agreement on construction freeze.

Talks to Resume: US Wants Deal in One Year

The US announced that upcoming direct talks between Israel and the PA set for September would "resolve all final status issues... within one year.”

Quartet: Direct Negotiations Without Building Freeze

Quartet statement to be released on Friday calls Israel and PA to begin direct negotiations but does not mention the building freeze.

Minister Edelstein: No More Disengagements

Minister Edelstein says Israeli public, PM Netanyahu understand dangers of “Disengagement.”

Israel: No Preconditions For Talks with PA

PM Netanyahu and his inner cabinet decided last night that Israel would not accept preconditions for talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Israel Set to Reject Quartet Demands for 'Peace in One Year'

Israel will say 'no' to Quartet's expected demand that direct negotiations end in one year's time. U.S. to invite Israel, PA to direct talks.

11 PA Groups Condemn Negotiations

Eleven PA-based terrorist groups, among them the PFLP, the DFLP and Hamas, officially reject compromise with Israel.

PA Violence Continues; Direct Talks Reported to be Near

Violent attacks increase in Judea and Samaria as rumors swirl regarding possible direct Israel-PA negotiations.

Two-State Solution Dead or Alive

Abbas Continues to Reject Direct Negotiations

While Abbas continues to reject direct peace negotiations, US Envoy Mitchell will soon travel to the region in order to promote such talks.

Barak: 'Difficult Decisions' Will Be Necessary

Defense Minister Ehud Barak met on Friday with UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon. Barak said Israel hoped direct talks with the PA would begin soon.

Arab League Tries to Score Points for Abbas, 'Endorses' Talks

Arab League letter 'endorses' direct talks, while leaving preconditions that prevent them. 'No Jews allowed' in Abbas' planned state.

Negotiating With Naysayers

Abbas Under Pressure for Direct Talks

The PA is under intense pressure to agree to direct talks, chairman Mahmoud Abbas admits.

PA Says No to Obama Envoy on Direct Talks

PA officials hold “fruitful” meeting with US envoy Mitchell, but say no to US request for direct talks.

Abbas to Arabs: We'd Support a War Against Israel

PA Chairman tells Arab League: “If you want war, and if all of you will fight Israel, we are in favor.”

Netanyahu: Where's Abbas?

"We want Abbas to grasp my hand and negotiate a final peace settlement with Israel," Netanyahu tells ABC, adding he can bring acceptable peace.

Dore Gold, Security Advisor Dayan, Prep US for Netanyahu's Visit

Correction: Dore Gold and Uzi Dayan's visit to the USA to explain Israel's security needs prior to the PM's visit is their own initiative.

Barak: Only Direct Negotiations will Help

Indirect talks between Israel and the PA are unhelpful, Barak tells Clinton.

Obama Might be Surprised as Likud Convenes

Selected anti-two-state quotes from Likud ministers will be distributed at today's Likud convention.

Abbas: Agree on Borders First, then Hold Direct Talks

PA Chairman Abbas wants US-mediated agreement on final borders for PA state to precede direct talks with Israel.

Israel Plans Concessions, PA Plans Offensive

PM Netanyahu plans further concessions to the PA, while PA officials plan a diplomatic offensive.

IDF: We are Preparing for Peace Talks Success or Failure

The army prepares for two scenarios after peace talks -- more violence following failure, or a halt to arresting terrorists if there is an accord.

Rivlin: PA Must Take Negotiations Seriously

Knesset head Rivlin says PA leaders must take peace talks seriously, compromise on key issues like Jerusalem and the “right of return.”

White House Reports Two-Year Building Freeze in Ramat Shlomo

PM Netanyahu has agreed to freeze construction in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo for two years, State Department says.

Abbas Calls Israel ‘Extremist;’ Netanyahu to Meet Mitchell

Abbas called the Israeli government “extremist" and cast doubts on agreeing to mediated talks, hours before Netanyahu is to meet Mitchell.

Netanyahu, Mubarak Meet on PA Talks

PM Netanyahu plans meeting with Egypt's Mubarak over resumption of Israel-PA negotiations.

Arabs Adds Conditions to Talks, But ‘Show Will Go On’

Qatar wants talks to end in two months. Erekat threatens to end them if Israel builds ”one house,” but no one wants to be accused of saying ”no.”

Arab League to PA: Go Ahead With US-Brokered Talks With Israel

Arab League directive to the PA: meet for US-brokered indirect talks with Israel. Clinton says US State Department already on the job.

PA Factions say No to Peace Talks

Eight Palestinian Authority factions meeting in Syria reject peace talks with Israel.

Diplomatic Coup for PA: Obama Invites Abbas

Abbas scored a diplomatic coup with an invitation from Obama as media analysts conclude that the president is toning down his criticism of Israel.

No Change on Jerusalem Policy Despite US Pressure

Netanyahu says Jerusalem policy will not change despite US pressure. No word on response to other demands. Washington Post criticizes Obama.

Lieberman: Yes to Talks, No to Blackmail

Foreign Minister Lieberman to tell European ministers that Israel is willing to talk, but won't give in to PA blackmail.

Arab League Approves US-Brokered PA-Israel Talks; PM is Pleased

The Arab League has approved "indirect negotiations" between the PA and Israel. The US will broker. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the decision.

Olmert Offered Gaza Expansion for PA State

Former Prime Minister Ehud Gaza recommended expanding Gaza, offered to give to PA area around Yatir Forest, area around Beit She'an and more.

Abbas Ditches Roadmap, No Talks Unless Israeli Withdraws

PA chairman Abbas said Tuesday he will not return to negotiate with Israel unless the Jewish State agrees to surrender all of pre-1967 Israel.

US: ‘Peace Process’ in Cul-de-Sac but not a Dead End

Is a cul-de-sac a dead end? Not when it comes to seemingly vanishing 'Middle East' peace process, a US State Dept. spokesman told reporters.

Expert: Syria Wants Talks, not Peace

Middle East expert says Assad would lose by signing a deal with Israel even if Israel were to offer him the entire Golan.

Analysis: Obama Trying to Find Roadmap Out of Mideast

Obama vowed to “hit the ground running” when he tackled the PA-Israeli struggle. Analysts now say he may want a new Roadmap exit from Mideast.

Expose: USAID Funds PA Schools for Incitement

The massive USAID program for the Palestinian Authority helps build schools where children learn incitement, journalist David Bedein reveals.

Prime Minister Urges Abbas to Restart Talks

Netanyahu calls on Abbas to resume talks “for the benefit of everyone in the Middle East,” but sticks to his stance on construction, citizenship.

US Media Beginning to Bury ‘Peace Process’

First it was the Washington Post, stating Obama promised Arabs too much. Now Thomas Friedman writes: “Take down ‘peace process’ sign and go home.”