![]() Is the Middle East stable enough to let down our guard?Peace process or piece process?![]() PA again imposes preconditions for peace talksAbbas's spokesman demands that Netanyahu stop "settlement construction" and accept French initiative in order to resume talks.![]() The folly of an imposed solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflictThe attempt to impose a solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict is worse than a crime; it is an egregious mistake. Obama's "legacy" should steer clear of that road to disaster.![]() UN's Ban to visit Israel amid continued peace pushUN Secretary General heads to France ahead of a Middle East tour that will take him to Israel and the PA.![]() On 'Palestine' - Trump must blow his own trumpet with greater clarityIt is time to ask with whom Trump intends to negotiate "somewhat neutrally" on the Middle East.![]() Israel: PA doesn't want peaceIsraeli officials respond to PA Foreign Minister's declaration that there will "never" be direct talks with Israel again.![]() Fatah official: Americans aren't 'honest broker'Fatah Central Committee member says United States is Israel's "strategic ally" and therefore cannot broker peace talks.![]() Ban 'ashamed' at lack of progress in peace talksDays after repeatedly attacking Israel, UN chief says he is working for benefit of the people in the region.![]() PA announces new UN campaign to renew peace talksPA’s UN envoy says PA may try to pass resolution condemning "settlements" as part of a campaign to force peace talks on Israel.![]() French FM Calls to Renew Peace TalksFrench Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius claims that continued Israeli "settlement" construction poses a threat to a final peace deal.![]() Shalom: Resume Peace Talks without PreconditionsInterior Minister says the Palestinian Authority should restart peace talks with Israel without preconditions.![]() EU's Mogherini to Visit Israel, PA Next WeekEU foreign policy chief to visit the Middle East as part of renewed push to resume peace talks.![]() Obama: 'Two-State Solution' Best for IsraelPresident Barack Obama continues to push new Israeli government towards accepting the "two-state solution" for peace with the PA.![]() New Zealand Seeking UN Resolution on Peace TalksNew Zealand says it is working on a draft resolution to revive the long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the PA.![]() France to Submit Peace Talks Resolution in 12 DaysOfficials say France is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood to be submitted in 12 days.![]() Report: Blair to Step Back as Quartet's EnvoyFormer British PM reportedly has recognized that a frontline role in the Quartet is no longer tenable.![]() Quartet to Meet to Discuss Israel-PA PeaceEnvoys from the United States, European Union, United Nations and Russia will meet January 26 to discuss stalled peace process.![]() Lapid Outlines His Platform Ahead of ElectionsIn a speech at a diplomatic conference, Yair Lapid reiterated his 'centrist' views, differentiating himself from left and right-wing.![]() Obama, Jordan's King Concerned Over TensionsPresident Obama meets King Abdullah II, says they are both “concerned” about the tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.![]() Ya'alon: Conflict Nothing to Do with InstabilityDefense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says there is no linkage between the Israeli-Arab conflict and all the other problems in the Middle East.![]() Kerry Meets Abbas, Discusses Peace EffortsPA Chairman and U.S. Secretary of State meet on sidelines of donor conference in Cairo, as Kerry restarts peace efforts.![]() Livni: Abbas is Wasting Precious TimeJustice Minister tells NPR that PA Chairman should have chosen negotiations instead of unilateral moves at the UN.![]() Abbas to Netanyahu: End the Occupation, Make PeacePA Chairman says he will present a new timetable for peace talks with Israel when he addresses the UN.![]() Herzog Speaks to Abbas, Urges Resumption of TalksOpposition leader speaks to PA Chairman, asks him to resume peace talks with Israel and to refrain from unilateral steps.![]() Herzog Calls for Resumption of Peace TalksOpposition leader calls for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to resume talks, even as Operation Protective Edge continues.![]() Indyk Says Peace Talks Left Him 'Battered'In his first Tweet since resigning as Middle East envoy, Martin Indyk says he is "battered but unbowed".![]() Danon: Livni Should be Dismissed as NegotiatorDeputy Defense Minister says Livni is harming Israel's diplomatic efforts by meeting PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.![]() Obama: Israel Responsible for Talks FailingSenior official in Washington says President Obama thinks Israeli "settlement construction" caused peace talks to fail.![]() Lapid Not Giving Up on Peace with PA"We will not give up until we are separated from the Palestinians," says Yesh Atid leader at party convention.![]() Abbas: We're Willing to Resume Talks, But...Abbas says PA ready to resume negotiations with Israel but conditions that on the release of terrorists and a construction freeze.![]() Erekat: Israel Chose Settlements Over PeaceChief PA negotiator blames Israel for the failure of the peace talks.![]() State Dept: Israel, PA Made 'Unhelpful' StepsUnited States lays the blame on both Israel and the PA for failure of peace talks, says efforts to salvage them will continue.![]() Netanyahu: Hamas-Fatah Deal is a 'Blow to Peace'Speaking to foreign media, Netanyahu vows he will not negotiate with the PA so long as it is part of a government with Hamas.![]() Fatah Slams Netanyahu's 'Racist' CoalitionSenior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub claims the deal between Hamas and Fatah has nothing to do with the peace talks with Israel.![]() U.S. Backs Israel's Move to Cancel Talks with PAState Department says Israel can't be expected "to negotiate with a government that does not believe in its right to exist."![]() PA: Congress Pushing for Sanctions Against UsPA claims some members of the U.S. Congress are calling for action against it in response to the unilateral UN move.![]() Indyk to Return to Israel and Meet NegotiatorsA meeting between Israeli PA negotiators ends in no results, sides to meet again later this week.![]() U.S. Criticizes PA Moves, Israel's SanctionsWhite House says the PA's unilateral moves hurt peace, as State Department says Israel's sanctions on the PA are "unfortunate".![]() Officials: No Chances that Talks Will ResumeOfficials in Jerusalem pessimistic about the possibility of the stalled peace talks resuming anytime in the near future.![]() Hamas: No to Extension of Peace TalksHamas declares it is against any extension of peace talks between Israel and the PA, amid reports that a deal may be in the works.![]() State Department: Talks Continue, but No ProgressJen Psaki says a new round of talks between Israel and the PA but says "any speculation about an agreement are premature."![]() Hamas: Unleash the ResistanceIn response to Israel's sanctions on the PA, Hamas says that Abbas should "give rein to resistance against the occupation".![]() Arab League: Stalemate is Israel's FaultThe Arab League says Israel is responsible for the “serious predicament” facing the negotiations.![]() RJC Blasts Kerry for Blaming IsraelRepublican Jewish Coalition says it is "outrageous" for Kerry to blame Israel for the stalled peace talks.![]() PA Official: Israel Keeps Threatening UsPA sources blame Israel as last-ditch talks between Israeli and PA negotiators end without a breakthrough.![]() PA Official: 'Zionist' Indyk Protects IsraelSenior PA official Abbas Zaki claims that American mediator Martin Indyk is "a Zionist who protects the interests of Israel."![]() PA: We Didn't Mean to Upset KerrySenior Fatah official Nabil Shaath tries to do damage control after Kerry says he will "evaluate" his next steps.![]() PA: Kerry's 'Jewish Advisors' Are to BlameFormer minister in the PA government claims that John Kerry’s “Jewish advisors” are to blame for the impasse in the peace talks.![]() Kerry Considering Yet Another Middle East TripU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may come to the Middle East on Monday in order to save the failing peace process.![]() PA: Releasing Terrorists 'Good for the Morale'PA official who was jailed in Israel tells Likud Central Committee members that releasing terrorists "creates a good atmosphere."![]() State Department Denies Talks are FailingU.S. denies that the peace talks have failed, despite earlier reports that Israel is refusing to release the fourth batch of terrorists.![]() Kerry Announces Surprise Meeting with AbbasU.S. Secretary of State to interrupt a visit to Italy to meet with PA Chairman in Amman, amid impasse in peace talks.![]() Abbas: Israel Trying to Get Out of ReleasePA Chairman launches a tirade against Israel, says it is responsible for the peace talks not progressing.![]() Arabs Favor Extending Talks if Terrorists FreedA majority of Palestinian Arabs would support extending peace talks if Israel releases more terrorists, finds new poll.![]() Abbas Sets Conditions for Extension of TalksPA Chairman agrees to extend peace talks, but only if Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria and releases more terrorists.![]() Erekat: Israel Systemically Spoils TalksChief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”![]() Livni: Terrorist Release Depends on AbbasLivni: the PA will have to show seriousness in talks in order for Israel to go ahead with the release of the fourth batch of terrorists. |