Peace Negotiations

UAE - The first domino to fall

The UAE has broken the glass ceiling and the fear of recognizing Israel publicly, this without the failed 'land for peace' mantra. Op-ed.

Martial versus Democratic diplomacy

Arab leaders: Negotiations possible, 'despite J'lem declaration'

Jordanian, Saudi leaders express 'optimism' at renewal of peace negotiations. 'Negotiations depend on the goodwill of the sides.'

Is the Middle East stable enough to let down our guard?

PA again imposes preconditions for peace talks

Abbas'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 conflict

UN's Ban to visit Israel amid continued peace push

UN 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 clarity

Israel: PA doesn't want peace

Israeli 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 talks

Days 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 talks

PA’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 Talks

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius claims that continued Israeli "settlement" construction poses a threat to a final peace deal.

Shalom: Resume Peace Talks without Preconditions

Interior Minister says the Palestinian Authority should restart peace talks with Israel without preconditions.

EU's Mogherini to Visit Israel, PA Next Week

EU foreign policy chief to visit the Middle East as part of renewed push to resume peace talks.

Obama: 'Two-State Solution' Best for Israel

President 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 Talks

New 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 Days

Officials 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 Envoy

Former British PM reportedly has recognized that a frontline role in the Quartet is no longer tenable.

Quartet to Meet to Discuss Israel-PA Peace

Envoys 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 Elections

In 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 Tensions

President Obama meets King Abdullah II, says they are both “concerned” about the tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.

Ya'alon: Conflict Nothing to Do with Instability

Defense 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 Efforts

PA 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 Time

Justice Minister tells NPR that PA Chairman should have chosen negotiations instead of unilateral moves at the UN.

Abbas to Netanyahu: End the Occupation, Make Peace

PA 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 Talks

Opposition 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 Talks

Opposition 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 Negotiator

Deputy Defense Minister says Livni is harming Israel's diplomatic efforts by meeting PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Obama: Israel Responsible for Talks Failing

Senior 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 Peace

Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for the failure of the peace talks.

State Dept: Israel, PA Made 'Unhelpful' Steps

United 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' Coalition

Senior 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 PA

State 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 Us

PA 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 Negotiators

A meeting between Israeli PA negotiators ends in no results, sides to meet again later this week.