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Lavrov: We're ready to mediate Israel-PA talks

Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow is ready to help mediate peace talks if both sides are willing to compromise.

Lavrov: We're ready to mediate Israel-PA talks

Sisi calls for effort to reach 'two-state solution'

Speaking at the UN, Egyptian President says the Arab-Israeli is “the core of regional instability in the Middle East”.

Sisi calls for effort to reach 'two-state solution'

Senators to Obama: Continue vetoing anti-Israel UN resolutions

88 senators from both parties urge Obama to maintain policy of vetoing any one-sided Security Council resolutions on the Israeli-PA issue.

Senators to Obama: Continue vetoing anti-Israel UN resolutions

Trump adviser: He won't force a peace solution on Israel

David Friedman, Trump’s adviser on Israel affairs, says the United States should let Israel decide how to solve its conflict with the PA.

Trump adviser: He won't force a peace solution on Israel

Washington aware of Russia's Israel-PA peace efforts

State Department deputy spokesman says the U.S. is "closely following" Russia's efforts to host a meeting between Netanyahu and Abbas.

Washington aware of Russia's Israel-PA peace efforts

Report: Israel agrees to peace summit, but PA places conditions

Jordanian newspaper reports that Israel agreed to an American-initiated peace summit with the PA, but the PA is placing preconditions.

Report: Israel agrees to peace summit, but PA places conditions

Poll: Most Israelis, Palestinians oppose bilateral peace plan

Most Israelis and Palestinians oppose the kind of peace deal that has been under negotiation in the past, a new poll found.

Poll: Most Israelis, Palestinians oppose bilateral peace plan

Interfaith teens from Jerusalem, US visit Capitol Hill

28 Muslim, Christian and Jewish teenagers from Jerusalem and the United States encourage peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Interfaith teens from Jerusalem, US visit Capitol Hill

Democrats seek unity on Israel, but cracks begin to show

Cracks are showing on one issue that Democrats have long been united on: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Democrats seek unity on Israel, but cracks begin to show

Officials: Egypt wants to host direct Israel-PA talks

Following Egyptian Foreign Minister's visit to Israel, officials say Egypt wants to host direct talks between Israel and the PA in Cairo.

Officials: Egypt wants to host direct Israel-PA talks

Kahlon hints resumption of peace talks is imminent

Finance Minister says rumors about resumption of Israel-PA talks hold more water than some think.

Kahlon hints resumption of peace talks is imminent

Sanders: We need to take the Palestinians into account too

Democratic presidential candidate says he supports Israel’s right to exist, but stresses the Palestinians must also be considered.

Sanders: We need to take the Palestinians into account too

Report: Arab countries willing to change peace initiative

Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, Jordan and Egypt reportedly prepared to change their attitude towards Israel in exchange for peace with PA.

Report: Arab countries willing to change peace initiative

Sisi: PA-Israel deal could be more crucial than peace with Egypt

Israel-PA peace deal could be 'more important' than Israel-Egypt deal, President Sisi insists.

Sisi: PA-Israel deal could be more crucial than peace with Egypt

Erekat claims Kerry will attend French peace summit

PLO chief negotiator says that despite being reluctant to support the French peace initiative, Kerry will attend a May 30 summit in Paris.

Erekat claims Kerry will attend French peace summit

United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiative

State Department unable to say whether Kerry will attend France's international summit aimed at solving Israel-PA conflict.

United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiative

Trump: I'd love to broker an Israel-PA peace deal

Republican presidential frontrunner says an Israel-Palestinian would be a “beauty”.

Trump: I'd love to broker an Israel-PA peace deal

Jordan's FM discusses Israel-PA peace talks with Kerry

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh calls for peace talks resulting in viable and independent Palestinian state.

Jordan's FM discusses Israel-PA peace talks with Kerry

Abbas blasts Israeli 'occupation' at UN climate summit

Ambassador Danny Danon says PA chairman is spreading hatred, after Abbas claims "Israeli occupation" is ruining the environment.

Abbas blasts Israeli 'occupation' at UN climate summit

French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will work

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says international summit must result in guarantees and not declarations.

French FM: Only the 'two-state solution' will work

Putin tells Abbas he backs Israel-PA peace efforts

Russian President meets PA chairman in Moscow, backs efforts aimed at facilitating the Middle East peace process.

Putin tells Abbas he backs Israel-PA peace efforts

Biden not expecting peace breakthrough during Middle East visit

Vice President who starts a five-day visit to the region isn't expecting major breakthroughs in Israel-PA talks.

Biden not expecting peace breakthrough during Middle East visit

Obama: It's important to give hope to Israelis and Palestinians

President Obama, meeting Jordan's King, calls for a solution to the decades old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Obama: It's important to give hope to Israelis and Palestinians

PA confirms economic talks with Israel

PA Finance Minister confirms he met Israeli counterpart Kahlon to discuss an economic agreement to boost the PA economy.

PA confirms economic talks with Israel

Report: Israel formulating economic assistance plan for PA

Kahlon reportedly putting together a series of economic measures to help alleviate the pressure on the Palestinian population.

Report: Israel formulating economic assistance plan for PA

Israel: PA official's comments prove they don't want peace

Israeli officials respond to PA Foreign Minister's declaration that there will "never" be direct talks with Israel again.

Israel: PA official's comments prove they don't want peace

Ban Ki-moon 'ashamed' at lack of progress in peace talks

Days after repeatedly attacking Israel, UN chief says he is working for benefit of the people in the region.

Ban Ki-moon 'ashamed' at lack of progress in peace talks

Abbas: Israel only wants to continue the 'occupation'

PA chairman blasts Israel in speech marking Fatah's anniversary, blames Jewish state for the failure to achieve peace.

Abbas: Israel only wants to continue the 'occupation'

Erekat: 'Settlers' are behaving like ISIS

PLO secretary general accuses Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria of carrying out ISIS-like crimes against Palestinians.

Erekat: 'Settlers' are behaving like ISIS

Rivlin: Israel should take steps to improve Arabs' lives

Israeli President says there is no solution to conflict with the PA, but Israel should take steps to improve the situation regardless.

Rivlin: Israel should take steps to improve Arabs' lives

Netanyahu: Handshake with Abbas was part of protocol

Netanyahu tells reporters his handshake with Abbas was part of diplomatic protocol, but stresses he is not hoping for PA's downfall.

Netanyahu: Handshake with Abbas was part of protocol

Abbas blames Israel for all the PA's ecological problems

PA chairman attacks Israel at climate conference, claims it is destroying the PA's natural resources.

Abbas blames Israel for all the PA's ecological problems

Netanyahu, Abbas shake hands for the first time since 2010

What terror war? Israeli and PA leaders act cordially during UN conference in Paris.

Netanyahu, Abbas shake hands for the first time since 2010

EU's Mogherini calls for 'concrete steps' to end violence

EU foreign policy chief meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

EU's Mogherini calls for 'concrete steps' to end violence

Barak Calls for Unilateral Steps if PA Won't Negotiate

Former PM says the Israeli government should take unilateral steps to establish a Palestinian state if the PA refuses to talk.

Barak Calls for Unilateral Steps if PA Won't Negotiate

Motti Yogev: Annex PA, Give Arabs Limited Autonomy

MK proposes 'new vision' for Israel which includes eradicating the idea of a two-state solution, give Israel greater control over security.

Motti Yogev: Annex PA, Give Arabs Limited Autonomy

Peace Talks: Now in the Hands of Interior Minister Silvan Shalom

Shalom responsible for US-Israel relations as well; move sparks opposition from PA and tension within Likud.

Peace Talks: Now in the Hands of Interior Minister Silvan Shalom

Israel Transfers Frozen PA Tax Funds

$460K transferred to PA despite its successful bid to the ICC; Ramallah claims to be using the money to pay gov't workers.

Israel Transfers Frozen PA Tax Funds

PA Approaches Hamas, Islamic Jihad After Israeli Elections

PLO condemns Netanyahu as 'racist' in post-elections meeting, pledges to fight harder against the Jewish state.

PA Approaches Hamas, Islamic Jihad After Israeli Elections

Abbas: We Have No Choice but 'Reexamine' Ties with Israel

PA chairman blasts Israel for withholding tax revenues, says the PA must reexamine ties with Israel.

Abbas: We Have No Choice but 'Reexamine' Ties with Israel

Carter Suggests 'Palestinian Problem' Behind Paris Attacks

Former President Jimmy Carter suggests there was a link between the Paris terrorist attack and the conflict between Israelis and Arabs.

Carter Suggests 'Palestinian Problem' Behind Paris Attacks

Israel Freezes $127M in Funds to the PA For ICC Bid

Netanyahu orders financial penalty against the PA, which is already struggling to pay off staggering debts, in retaliation for ICC bid.

Israel Freezes $127M in Funds to the PA For ICC Bid

Liberman: Israel Will Not Be Dictated to by the PA

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman urges Israel to be proactive in fighting international pressure, forge ties with 'moderate' Arab world.

Liberman: Israel Will Not Be Dictated to by the PA

Kerry Heads to Rome to Talk 'Palestinian State'

US Secretary of State to meet with Netanyahu, Russian FM over 'window of opportunity' to solve regional conflicts.

Kerry Heads to Rome to Talk 'Palestinian State'

Talks to Halt PA Security Coordination Postponed

PA postpones discussion on security coordination - again - after threatening to cease work with the IDF. Will it simply blow over?

Talks to Halt PA Security Coordination Postponed

Terrorist Prisoners Make More than PA Police

MK Orit Struk reveals in Knesset Committee meeting that terrorists make a good living in prison - off of Israeli taxpayer money.

Terrorist Prisoners Make More than PA Police

Israel, PA Hold Joint Meeting on Ebola Outbreak

Israel and Palestinian Authority officials discuss possible ways to cooperate against a possible Ebola outbreak in the region.

Israel, PA Hold Joint Meeting on Ebola Outbreak

Norway Calls on 'Occupier' Israel to Show Restraint

Norway’s Foreign Minister warns against an escalation between Israel and the PA, says Israel has responsibility to show restraint.

Norway Calls on 'Occupier' Israel to Show Restraint

Israel Revokes Travel Privileges for Top PA Officials

Israel bars unity government 'ministers' traveling between PA and Gaza, in latest sanction on terror-backed regime, mulls cutting transfers.

Israel Revokes Travel Privileges for Top PA Officials

Abbas: Israel is Threatening Us, but We'll Respond

PA Chairman says Israel threatened to cut ties with the PA over the unity government with Hamas, but says "we will have a response."

Abbas: Israel is Threatening Us, but We'll Respond

Kerry, Abbas Meet in London for 'Informal' Talks

Officials downplay the possibility of a breakthrough as US, PA meet for the first time since unity pact.

Kerry, Abbas Meet in London for 'Informal' Talks

Kerry, Abbas to Meet in Final Push to Resume Talks

US negotiator to make 'last attempt' for talks in meeting with Abbas, anonymous source states. US confirms the meeting.

Kerry, Abbas to Meet in Final Push to Resume Talks

Minister Accuses Abbas of 'Bluffing' on Threats

Transportation Minister says Abbas's threats are a response to failing talks - and, like talks, will be all words and no action.

Minister Accuses Abbas of 'Bluffing' on Threats

PA Condemns Hevron Shooting Attack to 'Bolster Image'

Abbas, high-ranking PA official condemn murder in Israeli press - but still continue to endorse terror against Israelis.

PA Condemns Hevron Shooting Attack to 'Bolster Image'

Report: Israel, PA to Meet Again Over Peace Talks

PA official claims Erekat, Livni to make last-ditch efforts to save talks.

Report: Israel, PA to Meet Again Over Peace Talks

Israeli Officials: No Chances that Talks Will Resume

Officials in Jerusalem pessimistic about the possibility of the stalled peace talks resuming anytime in the near future.

Israeli Officials: No Chances that Talks Will Resume

Minister Says Livni Should Leave the Government

In special interview, Uri Orbach calls HaTnua 'fictitious,' slams Livni for blaming Israel over talks - which he has 'no problem' reviving.

Minister Says Livni Should Leave the Government

Abbas Briefs Arab Foreign Ministers on Peace Talks, UN Bid

Ahead of looming deadline, PA Chairman runs to Arab ministers over talks. But does it matter?

Abbas Briefs Arab Foreign Ministers on Peace Talks, UN Bid

Report: Prime Minister 'Disappointed' with Kerry Over Blame Game

Source in Prime Minister's Office says US 'knew full well' the PA was uncooperative during talks, violated conditions by applying to UN.

Report: Prime Minister 'Disappointed' with Kerry Over Blame Game

All Talk and No Action in Peace Negotiations

PA demands full construction freeze to continue negotiations, says ready for 'Israel's tricks.' Defense Minister: 'I told you so.'

All Talk and No Action in Peace Negotiations