Peace Negotiations

Hotovely: The Talks Will Lead Nowhere

It's only a matter of time before the current round of peace talks breaks down, predicts Deputy Transportation Minister.

Beware of Washington

Ashton Welcomes Resumption of Peace Talks

EU foreign affairs chief welcomes announcement of resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas: No Negotiating with the 'Occupation'

Hamas rejects John Kerry's announcement of a return to peace talks between the PA and Israel.

Yechimovich Welcomes Resumption of Peace Talks

Labor party will be there for Netanyahu against "right-wing" extremists," promises opposition leader.

Kerry Announces Resumption of Peace Talks

"We've reached an agreement that establishes a basis for resuming final status negotiations," announces Kerry.

Kerry's Plan: Israel Will Release Hundreds of Terrorists

Kerry has assured the PA that Israel will free some 350 terrorists in the coming months, says official.

Obama Urges Netanyahu to Resume Peace Talks

Obama calls Netanyahu, asks him to continue to work with John Kerry in order to resume talks with the PA.

Kerry: We're Narrowing the Gaps

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says his diplomacy is narrowing gaps between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Ever Optimistic Kerry Returns to the Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is returning to the Middle East for a sixth trip, but may not meet with Israeli and PA officials.

Abbas: We're Not Making Any Concessions

PA Chairman indicates that he is willing to resume negotiations with Israel - but not give up on even one of his preconditions.

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.

Abbas 'Optimistic' About Resumption of Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had made "useful and constructive proposals", says PA Chairman.

Landau: A Palestinian State is Not Feasible

The Palestinian Authority, not Israel, should make concessions for peace negotiations, says Tourism Minister Uzi Landau.

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni warns that Israel risks a European economic boycott if it fails to advance peace talks.

Kerry Extends Diplomacy – Possible Sign of Progress

U.S. diplomat Kerry arrived just before sundown Friday to see Peres, who said “Let's do a Tel Aviv Sabbath."

Poll: Most Israelis Don't Believe Peace is Possible

Most Israelis support the resumption of peace talks with the PA, but do not really believe that a peace agreement is possible.

Haniyeh to Abbas: Don't Negotiate with Israel

Hamas prime minister urges PA Chairman "not to fall yet again into the trap of talks" with Israel.

Kerry and Netanyahu Hold Second Meeting

U.S. Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu met in Jerusalem, their second meeting in 24 hours.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem

Kerry arrives in Israel, meets Netanyahu as part of his efforts to restart peace negotiations.

Lieberman: Abbas Only Wants to Go to the UN

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not interested in reaching a peace agreement with Israel, charges Yisrael Beytenu chairman.

Netanyahu: Peace Must be Achieved Through Negotiations

"Our goal is not just to enter and put a check mark to show that we've begun negotiations," Netanyahu tells Georgian Prime Minister.

Abbas Willing to Talk to Netanyahu - For a Limited Time

After refusing to talk to Israel for three years, Abbas caves in to pressure from Kerry, agrees to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: The Arabs Want All of 'Palestine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Presidential Conference that peace will not be possible until Arabs recognize the Jewish State.

Abbas: We Support Kerry's Peace Efforts

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he supports U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to revive peace talks with Israel.

Perry Criticizes Yaalon for Dismissing 'Arab Peace Initiative'

Science Minister Yaakov Perry says Yaalon's dismissal of the Arab peace initiative "distances us from the negotiating table."

Netanyahu in Poland: Stop Negotiating About Negotiations

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu calls on the Palestinian Authority to come to the negotiating table without delay.

Elkin: Netanyahu Ready to Talk Peace at Any Time

Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin says Israel is ready to talk peace, but Abbas chooses unilateral move instead of negotiating.

Abbas: We Want to Talk, But the Ball is in Israel's Court

"The Palestinian demands are clear, so Israel must now accept them in order to begin negotiations," claims PA Chairman.

Livni: Delaying 'Two-State Solution' is an Historical Mistake

Justice Minister claims that delaying the two-state solution would be a mistake on the part of those who call themselves Zionists.

Expert: PA's New Prime Minister Means Nothing

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Abbas's term as PA chairman ended years ago, so the appointment of his new prime minister is illegal.

Kerry Warns: Last Chance for Israel-PA Peace

If efforts to reach peace fail now, there may never be another chance, warns Secretary of State.

Abbas Admits He's Under Pressure to Drop Preconditions

PA Chairman admits he is under international pressure to resume talks with Israel and drop demands for a construction freeze.

Israel to Build in Jerusalem, U.S. Angry

An official in the White House reacts angrily to news report that Israel approves construction of 300 new homes in Jerusalem.

Kerry, Livni Meet in Jordan

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Amman as part of Kerry's ongoing efforts to renew peace talks.

Peres and Abbas Meet in Jordan

Hours after he publicly called for resumption of peace talks, President Peres held a one-on-one meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas: Peace is Possible, but Stop Occupying

PA Chairman says that peace with Israel is "still possible", but continues to accuse Israel of “occupying Palestinian lands”.

MK Shaked Welcomes Report of Pessimism Over Peace

MK Shaked welcomes a report which says that an advisor to Minister Livni is pessimistic about reaching a peace deal with the PA.

Hague: Time Running Out for a 'Two-State Solution'

"The two-state solution does not have much longer," warns British Foreign Secretary during visit to Ramallah.

Erekat Backs Kerry's Efforts but Blasts Israeli 'Apartheid'

PLO negotiator says PA will hold off on applying to join UN institutions to give peace a chance, then blasts Israel's "apartheid'.

PLO Official: There Were Secret Talks with Israel in 2010

PLO official Yasser Abed Rabbo claims he personally met with Netanyahu, who agreed to resume peace talks, then disappeared.

PA's FM: Construction Freeze 'Vital' to Peace Talks

The PA's foreign1 minister, Riyad al-Malki, says that halting Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is "vital" to resuming peace talks.

Kerry Talks Peace with Tony Blair

As part of his ongoing efforts to get Israel and the PA talking, John Kerry hosted talks with special Middle East envoy Tony Blair.

Livni and Kerry Meet to Talk Peace

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss reviving the Middle East peace process.

Kerry: Year, Two Left For Peace, 'Or It's Over'

US Secretary of State sets red line, warns "the window for a two-state solution is shutting."

Kerry to Push for Peace During Next Israel Visit

U.S. Secretary of State will visit the region next week in yet another attempt to push Israel and the PA to resume peace negotiations.

PLO Spokesman: Kerry to Meet With PA Negotiator

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat will meet with Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday afternoon, said a PLO spokesman.

Netanyahu Before the Election: Livni Won't Lead Peace Talks

Netanyahu will allow Livni to lead the peace negotiations, but just several months ago he said exactly the opposite.

Netanyahu Stresses Dangers of Iran and Syria

Netanyahu warns of the dangers from Iran and Syria, in a speech to the Jewish Agency Board of Governors.

U.S. Hopes for Israel-PA Peace in 2013

"Now is the time for leaders on both sides to display real leadership," says State Department spokeswoman about Israel and the PA.

Olmert: Netanyahu Strengthening Hamas

Former prime minister says Israel is weakening Abbas, who wants peace negotiations.

Israel Will Never be Small Enough

European Commission Chief in Ramallah: Resume Peace Talks

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

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

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

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.

Abbas: Peace Process Clinically Dead

"The peace process is clinically dead and the Israeli side is definitely the one responsible," says PA boss.

Abbas Warns: We'll Go to UN General Assembly

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in France: We may seek non-member status at the United Nations if peace talks with Israel do not resume.

Abbas Threatens More Complaints Against Israel

In Egypt, PA Chairman Abbas threatens Israel: Come back to negotiations or we submit complaints in international institutions.

PA Says it Wanted to Meet Netanyahu but Was Rejected

PLO official Saeb Erekat says he has asked for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss peace negotiations.

PA to Israel: Release Prisoners, Then We'll Talk Peace

Fatah yet again demands that Israel release terrorists as a condition for peace negotiations.