News and updates about Peace

INTO THE FRAY:

Incredible imbecility

The historical record bodes ill for initiatives to engineer a Pax Israeliana (an Israel induced peace) between Israel and its Arab adversaries. Opinion.

Incredible imbecility

Going to peace

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: 'Proceed towards your destination, but do not expect that the path itself will be peaceful and easy.'

Going to peace

The Parsha and Current Events: Seek peace and pursue it.

What we are witnessing today is the beginning of Hashem’s count-down time for justice.

The Parsha and Current Events: Seek peace and pursue it.

An open letter to Gershon Baskin and his Peace Now friends

Do you realize that many people think the ‘peace camp’ has blood on its hands? Opinion.

An open letter to Gershon Baskin and his Peace Now friends

Ki Teitzei: Waging war

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Why does Jewish law include such concepts as compulsory and optional wars?

Ki Teitzei: Waging war

Who prays for peace? Who prays for war?

Note the content of the prayers emanating from synagogues and those emanating from mosques. Op-ed.

Who prays for peace? Who prays for war?

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Naso (Diaspora): Why is peace like a suitcase?

Peace contains everything for a good life.

Naso (Diaspora): Why is peace like a suitcase?

The Daily Portion: Praying for a permanent peace

To pray for a victory that is not just a deterrent to future attacks, not just a cease-fire, but a permanent end to hostilities.

The Daily Portion: Praying for a permanent peace

What would real normalization look like?

Just four simple suggestions. Will the PA and the rest of the Arab world consider them? Op-ed.

What would real normalization look like?

INTO THE FRAY

Peace - A dictatorial and deceptive word

By not engaging in a decisive offensive against its adversaries, Israel backs away from conflicts it can win, risking one that it cannot.

Peace - A dictatorial and deceptive word

Catching sun

We yearn for a return to innocence.  For memory to be transformed into knowledge that the world is a better place now, lessons learned.

Catching sun

Bechukotai: Yes, the Jews secretly control the world

G-d promises us in His Torah that if we keep His mitzvot in His Land, then He will give peace throughout the world.

Bechukotai: Yes, the Jews secretly control the world

White butterfly

Around us is an almost palpable presence of tranquility, but we find ourselves in a world of rage.

White butterfly

Can we create a culture of peace in the Middle East?

Repeating the same slogans and playing politics with a just Arab cause will not solve it. It will not bring either side security.

Can we create a culture of peace in the Middle East?

Demand peace, receive terror

Why do we have this new wave of terror in Israel? Opinion.

Demand peace, receive terror

Which offering is the most beloved to Hashem?

Read what the Kli Yakar, Tanchuma, Rabbi Aryeh Leib Eiger, the Netivot Shalom and others say about this quesiton.

Which offering is the most beloved to Hashem?

Israel and the Arabs: a new strategic reality

“The Israeli enemy' phrase has changed in a good part of the Middle East.Those who believe otherwise should come to their senses. Op-ed.

Israel and the Arabs: a new strategic reality

Shelamim: Peace to Am Yisrael and to the world

Shelamim means whole. Peace is completeness, harmony, the feeling that one thing complements another, and both are equal parts of a whole.

Shelamim: Peace to Am Yisrael and to the world

The Arabs are doing us a favor

With all the bitterness,,we should not overlook the fact that the Arabs have been doing us a favor . How so? Let me enlighten you…Op-ed.

The Arabs are doing us a favor

On what can UAE and Israel cooperate?

Emirati-Israeli ambitions go beyond the traditional political debates and phrases that “decorate” statements after joint meetings.Op-ed.

On what can UAE and Israel cooperate?

This Passover, a song of thanks

What do we need more these days than the protection and blessing of God, peace between us, peace with our neighbors, peace with our world?

This Passover, a song of thanks

J Street wants Biden to reverse Trump policies on Israel

J Street recommends reversing Trump's peace plan and putting peace with the PA before peace with Arab countries. Opinion.

J Street wants Biden to reverse Trump policies on Israel

250m coexistence initiative only whets the PA appetite

Let us face reality, tell no tales about how the money will be used.This is not Scheherazade. Opinion.

250m coexistence initiative only whets the PA appetite

The real threat to the Abraham Accords under Biden

Analysts differ on what may transpire between Israel and the countries with whom there is now peace, but all agree on one danger. Op-ed.

The real threat to the Abraham Accords under Biden

Watch: Israeli artist performs alongside Yemenite, Tunisian

Israeli, Tunisian, & Yemenite singers teamed up for a joint performance in a new hit piece - 'A Song for Peace.'

Watch: Israeli artist performs alongside Yemenite, Tunisian

Why President Trump deserves to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Trump hewed the Middle East puzzle pieces into an alignment where more nations can join and continue on to peace and stability. Op-ed.

Why President Trump deserves to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

To know 2020, you must know 1968

In case you think the rioting of our day is something new under the sun, think again. In 1968, voters chose law and order. Op-ed

To know 2020, you must know 1968

When gullibility is the knife at the throat of common sense

In Israel, there is an amnesia which seems to affect those so desperate to pretend that the past is no longer a lesson to be learned Op-ed.

When gullibility is the knife at the throat of common sense

Kushner: Trump 'willing to talk' to Iran

"Let’s stop being stuck in conflicts of the past. It’s time for people to get together and to make peace,” White House senior adviser says.

Kushner: Trump 'willing to talk' to Iran

Strength is the means, victory is the end

The end must always remain victory, defeat of one’s enemy, pressure applied to one’s foes to force them to give up their war aims. Op-ed.

Strength is the means, victory is the end

We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves

Facts matter. So let’s stop pretending, And language matters no less. Opinion.

We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves

Shelamim brings peace to Am Yisrael and to the world

Shelamim brings peace to Am Yisrael and to the world

Filling the hole in my soul

A peace activist who had never found peace, Leah Neuberger was 31 years old when she first met her own religion.

Filling the hole in my soul

Lebanese-American analyst: Palestinians have been refusing peace

Arab countries starting to think about their own interest since 'Palestinians' haven't offered any solutions.

Lebanese-American analyst: Palestinians have been refusing peace

'Do you prefer to teach your children war or peace?'

Man-on-the-street interviews with PA residents reveal candid views on peace with Jewish State.

'Do you prefer to teach your children war or peace?'

Trump's 'Deal of the Century'

Trump's 'Deal of the Century'

Greenblatt: Trump wants a year of peace

In editorial for Israel's most popular newspaper, US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt expresses hopes for a new year filled with peace.

Greenblatt: Trump wants a year of peace

'Those who seek peace are seen as losers'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains how Arabs see Israel's requests for peace, explains how true peace can be achieved.

'Those who seek peace are seen as losers'

'If the other side doesn't want peace, how can you have peace?'

Muslim-Canadian activist 'fears only G-d,' says peace can only come after Palestinian Authority recognizes Israel's right to exist.

'If the other side doesn't want peace, how can you have peace?'

EU: US needed for peace process

'If I can put it in a headline, nothing without the United States, nothing with the United States alone.'

EU: US needed for peace process

US envoy meets with Netanyahu for 'check-in'

Envoy Jason Greenblatt meets with PM, citing continuing 'peace efforts which will benefit both Israelis and Palestinians.'

US envoy meets with Netanyahu for 'check-in'

Netanyahu hails 'fruitful cooperation' with Arab countries

PM: Peace between Israel and Arab countries will 'happen in the end, because there are a lot of things going on beneath the surface.'

Netanyahu hails 'fruitful cooperation' with Arab countries

Netanyahu: I have not yet met a Palestinian Sadat

PM says no PA leader willing to make first basic step Sadat made -recognizing the Jewish state.

Netanyahu: I have not yet met a Palestinian Sadat

Israeli embassy's peace campaign wins top prizes in Argentina

Israeli embassy’s ‘PeaceWithoutTerror’ ad campaign takes top prizes.

Israeli embassy's peace campaign wins top prizes in Argentina

MK Glick explains participation in 'Women Wage Peace' march

Likud MK responds to criticism by right-wing colleagues over participation in event of seemingly leftist organization

MK Glick explains participation in 'Women Wage Peace' march

A new approach to American peacemaking

Special envoy Jason Greenblatt: 'Instead of laying blame at the feet of one party, we are focused on unlocking new areas of cooperation.'

A new approach to American peacemaking

'Those who don't want to live in a Jewish state can leave'

Jewish Home MK says proposal to provide economic incentives for Arabs to emigrate from Judea and Samaria will prevent Palestinian state.

'Those who don't want to live in a Jewish state can leave'

Report: Kushner promised plan within four months

Plan for Israel and the PA ready in 3-4 months - on the condition that the PA refrains from attacking Israel on the international front.

Report: Kushner promised plan within four months

Netanyahu: Peace is within reach

PM meets with US delegation over renewal of negotiations with PA. Kushner: Trump 'very committed' to solution 'for all people in this area.'

Netanyahu: Peace is within reach

What did Rabbi Shach think about land for peace?

Journalist says letter from haredi Sage allowing territorial withdrawal for peace changes nothing, rabbi was against pointless withdrawals.

What did Rabbi Shach think about land for peace?

'Israel and Ireland yearn for the same thing'

President Rivlin, Irish FM Coveney, speak about cooperation and the importance of peace.

'Israel and Ireland yearn for the same thing'

'Better that Jerusalem remain united than to have a peace deal'

Jeers as Education Minister talks about his vision of peace during Haaretz-hosted Israel Conference for Peace.

'Better that Jerusalem remain united than to have a peace deal'

Is there real chance to renew the peace process?

Watch the main stories from Israel and around the world on Channel 2 News.

Is there real chance to renew the peace process?

'Trump has to realize that this isn't the business world'

Middle East scholar David Bokai is convinced that, sooner or later, Trump will realize that the PA doesn't want peace.

'Trump has to realize that this isn't the business world'

Trump in Israel - what about the peace process?

Watch the main stories from Israel and around the world on Channel 2 News.

Trump in Israel - what about the peace process?

Netanyahu: We want peace

Prior to US President Trump's upcoming visit, Israeli PM Netanyahu emphasizes that 'Israel wants peace.'

Netanyahu: We want peace

Netanyahu: Strength will lead to peace

'At the end of the day, this will ensure our ability to make peace with our neighbors, because peace is not made with the weak.'

Netanyahu: Strength will lead to peace

Report: US considering Mideast peace summit this summer

Report claims US and Egypt spoke of convening summit in summer that would gather Arab states to address renewal of Israel-Palestinian talks.

Report: US considering Mideast peace summit this summer

Iranian rocker who performed in Israel: I’d die for peace

Iranian musician with fatwa for his head says supporters of BDS have it wrong.

Iranian rocker who performed in Israel: I’d die for peace

72 countries including US to attend Paris peace conference

Representatives of 72 countries will attend upcoming conference in Paris ostensibly for promoting Israel-Palestinian peace.

72 countries including US to attend Paris peace conference