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Reagan: Palestinians Do Not Want Peace - They Want Israel

In special interview with Arutz Sheva, son of former US President Ronald Reagan discusses the importance of Israel's security.

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.

Liberman: Israel-PA Dialogue May Fail, But Important to Continue

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, speaking from the Saban Center for Middle Eastern Policy in Washington, stresses importance of talks.

Report: Clashes during IDF Activity Near Jenin

PA media reports clashes between soldiers, local Arab men near Jenin.

Abbas Joins Peres in Inviting Pope

PA Chairman tells Pope Francis he will use gift pen to sign a peace deal.

Israel to Allow Building Materials into Gaza

In the latest “gesture” to Abbas, Israel will allow limited quantities of building materials for use by the private sector into Gaza.

Iran: We Are 'Hostile' to Israel-PA Talks

Iran declares it is against the renewed peace talks, says "the Zionist regime does as it wants."

PA Officials in Knesset for Pro-‘Two State’ Meeting

MK brings PA representatives to Knesset for a meeting in support of the ‘two-state solution.’

U.S. General: Settlements Will Make PA State Impossible

General James Mattis says America pays a price for supporting Israel, warns settlements could create 'apartheid state.'

Iran Slams PA-Israel Peace as ‘Symbol of Arab Expulsion’

Iran is calling any land swap deal within the context of an Israel-PA peace plan a “disrespect” and “symbol of expulsion”

Kerry Visit Postponed, Staying By Wife’s Side

US Secretary of State John Kerry has informed Israel that he will not return to the region until further notice due to his wife’s illness.

Poll: Israelis Don't Believe Peace with PA is Possible

Nearly three quarters of Israelis think it will not be possible to reach a peace agreement even if peace talks resume, finds new poll.

MK: Want Peace? Ignore Abbas’ Demands

PA’s unrealistic demands amount to peace refusal, and giving in will just make it worse, MK warns.

Progress or Stalemate in Peace Talks? Kerry's Efforts Continue

Jordan-based newspaper reports that Israel has agreed to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria. PA and Israeli leaders: No progress yet.

Lapid: Israel, PA Should ‘Talk Until the White Smoke Comes Out’

Yair Lapid shares his views on Israel-PA talks, settlements, and his friendship with Naftali Bennett.

Clinton Admits 'No Perfect Solutions' in Israel-PA Conflict

Former US Pres. Bill Clinton admitted Wednesday at the 5th Presidential Conference there are no perfect solutions to the Israel-PA conflict.

Housing Minister: Yes, There Is a Building Freeze

Minister Uri Ariel confirms: Israelis not allowed to build homes east of 1949 armistice line.

Lapid Attempts to Restart Israel-PA Economic Talks

Lapid, PA counterpart may restart Israel-PA economic talks.

'Israel is Sliding Into Total Dependence on the PA'

Factory owners: PA deliberately cuts taxes so that Israeli industry can't compete; Bennett must intervene.

Peres to Claim ‘Overwhelming Majority’ Favor 1949 Border

President Peres reportedly plans to tell Arab leaders that most Israelis favor a return to 1949-1967 borders.

Netanyahu Orders Judea, Samaria Construction Freeze

Prime Minister meets with Housing Minister, orders halt to new projects in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu: Conflict is Over Israel’s Existence, Not Land

Israel-PA conflict is over Israel’s very existence, PM says.

Cameron to Netanyahu: Renew Peace Talks

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday urges his Israeli counterpart to reopen peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Obama: There's a Window of Opportunity to Restart Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes there is a "window of opportunity" to kickstart the Middle East peace process.

Minister Shalom: The Ball is in Abbas’ Court

Israeli minister says PA has put up ‘every possible barrier’ to talks.

Olmert: Netanyahu Treats Obama like 'Retarded Student'

Olmert attacks Netanyahu in new interview, accuses him of treating Obama ‘like a retarded student.’

Beilin: Kerry Confirmed Obama Peace Plan

Obama plans to unveil a new peace plan for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, former minister says.

Henry Kissinger ‘Not Optimistic’ On Israel-PA or Syrian Peace

Venerated former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says he is not optimistic about the chances for real progress in Mideast peace.

Tribunal Calls on ICC to Probe Israel's 'Crimes' in 'Palestine'

Russell Tribunal calls on the ICC to investigate alleged crimes committed by Israel in "Palestine". Foreign Ministry dismisses the call.

Experts: Dead PA Prisoner was Not Harmed

The PA terrorist who died in an Israeli prison was not beaten, tortured or poisoned, experts find. Cause of death still not clear.

‘Spontaneous’ Arab Riots a Message from PA to Obama

Former IDF general says ‘spontaneous rage’ riots are a message to Obama and Netanyahu, aiming at restarting Israel-PA talks.

PA Official Says it's 'Too Soon' for Soccer Match with Israel

The head of the PA's soccer federation says it is "too soon" for a match against Israel, as proposed by Barcelona.

PA Encouraged by Livni’s New Role

PA officials are pleased that MK Tzipi Livni will head negotiations. ‘Her public positions are positive.’

US Sees ‘Possibilities’ for Israel-PA Peace

The US believes Israel-PA talks could resume, but is waiting to hear from regional leaders.

Obama to Visit Israel

US President Barack Obama will make his first official visit to Israel in March.

Lieberman: I Support a Palestinian State

Lieberman says ‘two state solution’ will guide Likud Beytenu government.

Lieberman on Abbas' Threat: Please Quit, We Can't Wait

Lieberman welcomes Abbas' threat to step down. 'We're pleased he recognizes the way forward.'

General: Save Diplomacy - Call Abbas' Bluff

To save its diplomatic ties with the world, Israel should call the PA's bluff by offering Abbas what Barak offered Arafat, Yadlin says.

PA Lawmaker on Construction: This Means War

A PA lawmaker says Israel has declared war with new construction, calls for “popular resistance.”

Poll: Only 28% Still Believe in ‘Palestinian Partner’

Only 28.2% of Israelis think Israel has someone to negotiate with. 75% see Netanyahu winning the elections.

Yair Lapid: The PA Will Give Up Jerusalem

Yair Lapid argues that if Israel does not compromise on “right of return,” Jerusalem, the PA will give in.

Israel Helps PA Economy, Lets More Workers In

Israel’s latest measures to improve the PA economy include approval of construction projects, more permits, and more Gaza exports.

Barak Slams Lieberman Over Comments on Abbas

Barak criticizes the remarks of Lieberman against PA Chairman Abbas, after Abbas' hatred speech at the UN.

Lieberman: Abbas Just Wants to Blame Israel

Lieberman tells foreign dignitaries that PA head Abbas plans to use Israel as a scapegoat rather than make peace.

'PA Wouldn't Last One Day Without IDF' Dep. FM Says in NY

Ayalon, in NY for the PA Donor Conference, gives a preview of his speech, telling it like it is.

‘My Son was a Victim of Oslo’

Peres said slain soldier was a ‘sacrifice for peace,’ but in truth he was a victim of Oslo, his mother says.

Danon: PA’s UN Bid Means Israeli Sovereignty Bid

PM must tell PA leaders that if they seek recognition as a state in Judea and Samaria, Israel will seek to annex the region, MK says.

Is Israel Helping PA Prepare for War?

Israel is boosting the PA economy while the PA continues its incitement and enmity – which could help the PA in case of open conflict.

The Truth about Arafat’s Final Days

As Arab news network claims poisoning, Israel reveals the truth about Yasser Arafat’s final days.

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.

Israel, PA Respond Together to Horrific Crash

Israel and the PA work together to respond to horrific bus crash near Jerusalem. At least 10 PA children killed.

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.

Ya'alon Cites Western Naivete: Not All Elections Bring Democracy

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon cited Western "ignorance coupled with naivety"in his address at the 2012 Herzliya Conference.

U.S. Defense Secretary Warns Israel is Becoming 'Isolated'

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warns that Israel is becoming increasingly isolated, calls on it to renew peace negotiations.

Netanyahu, Ayalon: Abbas' 'Intrasigence' Preventing Peace Talks

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahi and Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon tell it like it is: Abbas just refuses to talk to Israel,

PA Slams Israel's New Housing Starts

The Palestinian Authority has slammed Israel's effort to relieve its housing shortage in two towns in Judea and Samaria.

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.

PA Police Officially a Hostile Organization

Israel has officially determined that the PA police force is a hostile organization. Implications for the future.

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.

Netanyahu: Time Has Come to Unite

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says the “time has come to unite” around the peace plan he brought to the US Congress.