Negotiations

Report

US to press Lebanon to repeal law banning contact with Israelis

The repeal of the 1955 Israel Boycott Law would mark a significant milestone in the efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Lebanon.

Amb Leiter

'Aoun is not letting Lebanon be held hostage by Hezbollah'

Israeli Amb. to the US says 'Naim Qassem and Hezbollah belong to the past; we are here for the future.'

Ambassador Leiter:

We like to keep the French as far away as possible

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are ongoing, but sharply dismisses French involvement, stating Paris is “not a positive influence" on the talks.

Historic meeting in Washington

Lebanese and US envoys to meet face-to-face

US-mediated talks in Washington aim to launch direct Israel-Lebanon dialogue, as deep divisions persist over ceasefire demands and Hezbollah.

Analysis:

Why Trump’s ‘preference’ is for negotiations with Iran

It’s hard to know whether the three-hour meeting, which went much longer than planned, was filled with consensus. Yet with Netanyahu and Trump, public appearances may be intentional projections designed to camouflage future intentions.

Israeli officials optimistic after talks with Syria in Paris

Progress was made during the Trump Administration-brokered talks between the Israeli and Syrian governments in Paris this week, journalkist Barak Ravid reports.

Learning from America:

Israel must stop all negotiations with Hamas

Until Hamas honors every part of the ceasefire agreement, Israel should allow no rebuilding in Gaza, no resettlement, no schools to reopen. Opinion.

Middle East diplomacy with the real masters of negotiations

Witkoff has read everything that one needs to read about the commercial real estate industry – and perhaps, the book on deals penned by his dear friend Donald Trump. He has not read the Koran. Op-ed.

Why is the US legitimizing negotiations with terrorists?

What we are witnessing today is akin to a global charade—the biggest free Broadway show on an international stage. And in negotiating iwth terorists, we are also teaching our youngsters to validate barbaric violence. Opinion.

Lapid:

Netanyahu 'no longer has a soul' for not going to Egypt himself

Opposition leader accuses PM of lacking a soul for not using his claimed negotiating skills to go to Egypt and negotiate a hostage deal in person.

Western conventional wisdom repudiated by Middle East reality

The biggest error: WCW assumes that “money talks,” ignoring the supremacy of Islamic ideologies over financial inducements. And there is more. Op-ed

Report:

Egypt predicts hostage negotiations will fail

A senior Egyptian source said that there is no need for any extra time to proclaim the failure of the current round of negotiations since all signs point to this.

Report:

Israel, Saudi Arabia in normalization talks

Negotiations reportedly being held under Bahraini mediation, pressure from the Biden Administration.

An analyst discusses Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution

An analyst breaks 10 months of silence by analysts worldwide refusing to discuss the 2022 Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution. Op-ed.

MK Danon: 'We were run over in negotiations'

Likud MK Danny Danon tells what he thinks went wrong forming the government.

Itamar Ben-Gvir to demand additional powers

Itamar Ben-Gvir has expanded his demands in coalition negotiations to include the power to revoke citizenship.

UK Labour Friends of Israel: Steps before negotiations can begin

The list is unrealistic and naive, but then perhaps peace is as well. Unless one takes another look at the latest Saudi plan. Op-ed.

Reports of breakthrough between Israel and Hamas

No Israeli sources have confirmed the reports as Egypt appears to be mediating between the two sides.

Conflict Resolution: Matot-Masei 5781

The negotiation between Moses and the 2 tribes in our parsha follows closely the principles arrived at by the Harvard Negotiation Project,

Israel disappointed in US 'folding' to Iran

Jerusalem believes US has agreed to return to 2015 deal with no changes, compensate Iran for Trump sanctions.

Did Pakistani pro-Israel activist reveal peace talks took place?

A pro-Israel activist in Pakistan told i24NEWS secret negotiations took place between the 2 countries during PM Shareef's term in office.

Last-ditch efforts to establish emergency government

Likud, Blue and White negotiating teams meet in attempt to agree on terms for unity government before Benny Gantz's mandate expires.

Chaos on the political front

Unity contacts?

Netanyahu, Elkin, Levin meet with President

Later this evening, PM to meet with Blue and White Chairman at his Jerusalem bureau; Earlier, Gantz and Liberman meet in Tel Aviv.

Could 'deal of the century' break Israeli coalition deadlock?

Blue & White: Likud is insisting on 'immunity bloc'

On the other hand, Blue & White insists that only Benny Gantz will be prime minister.

Likud: We want answers from Blue & White

'Are the talks real - or are they a cover while the negotiations are actually held elsewhere with the Joint List?' asks top Likud negotiator

Netanyahu and Gantz to meet on Wednesday

PM calls Blue and White chair, currently in London, in an attempt to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations before returning the mandate.

Likud, Blue and White negotiations end in deadlock

Likud official: "Yair Lapid is hampering a unity government because he doesn't want a rotation between Netanyahu and Gantz."

Levin: We are prepared to accept President's arrangement

Likud negotiating team head: 'We understand if we go to unity government with Blue and White, Netanyahu won't be PM entire term.'

New Right:

'Negotiations? Only in a month and a half'

Party announces it intends to run in the upcoming elections, but will suspend negotiations for alliances with other parties until July 15.

Freedom from PLO and Hamas - the hope for Gaza and 'West Bank' Arabs

Otzmah negotiations deadlocked

Otzmah rejects proposal of Jewish Home-National Union to accept seats 5 and 8 in united list. Negotiations with Yishai also in crisis.

Panel discussion: Should Israel keep negotiating or invade Gaza?

Is Israel's best interest to keep negotiating or time to go back into Gaza on full operation and end it once and for all?

Jordan-Israel negotiations set to bypass PA

Report: PA Chairman under pressure to meet US envoys

Arab nations, Palestinian Authority officials, pressure PA chairman to backpedal on promise to reject US-proposed peace plans.

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says peace 'cannot be achieved' by denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Erekat: No peace talks until US annuls J'lem recognition

PA chief negotiator says PA won't resume peace negotiations with Israel until the US annuls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

PM: Time for Palestinians to accept reality

Netanyahu responds to Abbas' rejection of US as mediator in peace negotiations. 'Only Israel maintains freedom of worship in Middle East.'

Intelligence Minister invites Saudi leadership to Israel

Minister calls for cooperation on regional peace plan, says Saudis should take role in negotiations with PA. 'PA can't make decisions.'

The Ten Commandments for Israeli negotiations with Saudi Arabia

'The US peace plan is still far in the future'

Israeli political source tells Arutz Sheva, following NYT report, that US is still far from formulating its plan for negotiations.

Trump, Israel, Jordan and Egypt can redress the Obama-PLO debacle

'Our life is a living hell'

Oron Shaul's family responds to rumors of Hamas negotiations, says they 'don't know if the information is accurate.'

The White House's plan for peace in the Middle East

President Trump's plan: reduce building in Judea, Samaria, use Jordan and Gulf states to help with Israel's security.

Fancy strategy:

Will Abbas surrender freeze?

Advisor to PA chairman says Abbas willing to cede building freeze as precondition for opening negotiations, contrary to previous position.

White House considering 'statement of principles' for peace plan

Senior Israeli, US, and PA officials say White House is considering a statement of principles that would serve as basis for peace talks.

Bennett's demands for peace negotiations

Jewish Home party says negotiations with PA must not include one-sided concessions, freeing terrorists; emphasize willingness to negotiate.

Watch: Palestinian Authority wants world to do everything for it

Professor Moshe Sharon says PA never negotiates in good faith, wants world to give it a state without making any concessions.

Israel will never reach peace deal with PA, 2/3 of Israelis say

Just 29% of Israelis believe Israel, Palestinian Authority will ever reach peace agreement. Just 4% it will be in foreseeable future.

PA: No more negotiations with Israel, ever

PA Foreign Minister rejects direct negotiations with Israel, suggests ISIS may soon take over Judea, Samaria.

Top White House Aid: Netanyahu, Obama 'Moving On' from Iran Deal

In an interview with Army Radio, top White House staffer Ben Rhodes said now that PM Netanyahu and President Obama were 'moving on.'

Hamas: In the End, Israel Will 'Pay the Price' For Mengistu

Hamas on Sunday continued its propaganda campaign over Avraham Mengitsu and a still-unnamed Bedouin Arab,

Security Official: Don't Count on Congress to Dump Iran Deal

Israelis should not put too much hope in the possibility of an Iran nuclear deal not being approved by Congress, an Israeli official said.

MK Nagosa: Do 'Everything Possible' to Free Kidnap Victim

Ethiopian-Israeli MK said Thursday that Israel must do everything possible to find captive Avraham Mengistu.

French FM Will Visit to Prompt New Israel-PA Talks

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius is set to visit Israel next month, with a new plan to get Israel and the PA talking.

Kerry: We're There for Our Mideast Allies

The United States will not allow Tehran to run amok and do as it pleases in the Middle East, said Secretary of State John Kerry.

Negotiations Done in Bad Faith

Abraham vs. Ephron the Hittite.

Shaked Crowdsources Suggestions for Peri's ISIS Negotiations

After Yesh Atid MK Yaakov Peri suggests negotiating with Islamic State, Jewish Home's Ayelet Shaked offers him a 'helping hand'.

Report: Israel and PA Held Secret Back Channel Negotiations

Report reveals that Israel and PA held secret peace talks from 2010; collapsed when it was realized negotiator didn't have Abbas' backing.