PA-Israel

Bibi: Talks, Like the Middle East, are 'Complex and Difficult'

The Prime Minister emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself Wednesday - in both the peace talks with the PA and against Iran.

Lapid Urges Caution in Negotiations, Calls PA 'Unreliable'

Finance Minister Yair Lapid expresses doubts about PA reliability and the US's capability to mediate negotiations.

'Jihad in Jerusalem'

Palestinian Authority Religious Affairs Minister calls for Jihad to move from Syria to Jerusalem in speech; Abbas applauds.

'Interim Deal? It Just Means We'll Keep Talking'

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon sounds pointedly pessimistic over the efficacy of any 'interim agreement' with the Palestinian Authority.

Report: Israeli Arabs' Involvement in Terror On the Decline

University of Haifa professor claims Israeli Arabs' involvement in terror has declined.

PA Official: "Israel Agreed to Release Israeli Arabs"

PA Prisoner Minister continues accusations against Israel, saying that Israeli Arabs were due to be released as part of talks.

Steinitz: Israel Rejects US Plans for the Jordan Valley

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz states on public radio Sunday that Israel has rejected the US's plans for the Jordan Valley.

Shaked: 'How Can We Make Peace With These People?'

In letter to MKs, Ambassadors, Jewish Home Chairwoman Ayelet Shaked calls for end to anti-Semitic incitement in the PA.

Struk: Kerry Deal? Not Under This Government

Jewish Home MK, in interview with Arutz Sheva, explains why a deal will never be passed under the current coalition.

'Jordan Should Be Involved in PA-Israel Negotiations'

Advisor to Jordan's King Abdullah II insists that Amman should protect its interests by being involved in talks.

Poll: PA, Israel Care Less About US Pressure

Truman Institute poll reveals dramatic decrease in significance of US pressure in peace talks.

Hamas Stresses it Views Negotiations, Abbas as Illegitimate

Hamas stresses that it does not recognize negotiations of any kind with Israel, claims Abbas 'unreliable' for agreeing to peace talks.

Peri: Evict 25% of Judea, Samaria Jews From Their Homes

Science Minister proposes that evicting Judea, Samaria residents as part of deal would be 'painful,' but 'a reasonable compromise.'

Statistics: Terror Attacks Increase As Talks Progress

Israel's Security Agency (Shin Bet) statistics for November show dramatic increase in attacks; numbers follow negotiation timeline.

Erekat: Palestinian Authority Ready for 12-Month Interim Deal

PLO official claims PA ready for interim deal. The catch: meeting the PA's demands on a number of key issues.

Erekat: Low Expectations for PA-Israel Negotiations

Head of PA negotiating team in talks insists PA will gain rights by force - just like it did by attaining UN non-member observer status.

PA: Kerry Did Not Achieve any Breakthrough

PLO official Saeb Erekat says there's been no breakthrough in marathon U.S.-led efforts to revive direct peace talks.

FC Barcelona to Visit Israel and Palestinian Authority

Barcelona team members to hold sporting workshops for Israeli and PA Arab children in August.

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 Meets with PA’s Fayyad, Israel's Leaders

US Secy of State John Kerry met Monday with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Jerusalem ahead of ongoing talks with Israeli officials.

PA Seeks Int'l Oversight of Israeli Prisons

The PA is using a terrorist’s cancer death as a springboard to push for international oversight of Israeli jails.

PA Threatens Appeal to Hague over Israeli Homes

Abbas threatens to take Israel to court for allowing Jews to build homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

PA Hoping Obama Visit means New Policy

The PA hopes Obama’s visit is a sign of a new policy leading to a PA state on ‘1967 territory.’

Expert: Israel Should Let the PA Collapse

Prof.Efraim Inbar says Israel should not be responsible for PA, particularly after their UN move. And perhaps it should leave that body.

Former US Pres. Jimmy Carter Condemns Israel

Former US President Jimmy Carter condemned Israel on Monday in Jerusalem, saying the prospects for peace with the PA are fading.