Peace Negotiations

Kerry: The Peace Talks Are Intensifying

Israeli and PA officials have held 13 meetings so far, reveals Secretary of State during visit to Paris.

Abbas: The Peace Talks Are Not Dead

Palestinian Authority Chairman rejects reports that peace talks are deadlocked, says they are only at the beginning.

Merkel Urges Israeli 'Restraint' in Judea and Samaria

German Chancellor meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, reiterates her country's commitment to the "two-state solution."

Netanyahu: The Peace Talks Are Going Nowhere

Netanyahu, during meetings with the heads of the American Jewish organizations, reportedly said that the peace talks are stuck.

Experts' Round Table on the Israel-PA Talks, Part II

Kerry: Israel, PA Will Intensify the Peace Talks

Israel and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to intensify peace talks with greater participation by the U.S, according to John Kerry.

Obama Meets Abbas: Peace Won't be Easy

Hours after calling on Israel to “end the occupation of the West Bank”, Obama meets Abbas and praises his commitment to peace.

PA Denies Deal with Israel to Release Another 250 Terrorists

PA denies reports of a deal with Israel to release an additional 250 terrorists, in addition to the 104 already being released.

Abbas: Meet Our Conditions, Then We Can Have Peace

PA Chairman tells university graduates in Jericho: Unless all our demands are met, there will not be a peace agreement with Israel.

Kerry to Visit Israel on Sunday

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Jerusalem to hold talks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

PLO Official: Chances of Peace Are 'Slim'

PLO's Yasser Abed Rabbo says the "occupation" is to blame for the fact that there is little hopes for peace talks.

Kerry and Abbas Meet in London

No details released to the press of the closed-door meeting between the U.S. Secretary of State and the PA Chairman.

Hundreds March in Ramallah Against Peace Talks

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine organizes march in Ramallah against the peace negotiations with Israel.

PA Minister Announces Dates of Next Terrorist Releases

The remaining PA terrorists will be released on October 29, December 29 and March 28, claims Minister of Prisoner Affairs.

PA Official: Israel Proposed Evicting Communities

Israel has proposed evicting Jews in dozens of communities in Judea and Samaria but leaving the communities intact, claims a PA official.

Saar: '1967 Borders' Are Out of the Question

Interior Minister says that Israel will never agree to the PA's demands that it withdraw to the indefensible 1949 Armistice Line.

Fatah Stresses: We're Not Giving Up 'Right of Return'

Abbas's faction stresses that it is not giving up on the demand to flood Israel with millions of PA Arabs.

The Timetable for Negotiations is Critical

French FM: Israel-PA Peace Would be Like a 'Thunderbolt'

France’s Foreign Minister says that a successful outcome to peace negotiations would be like a "thunderbolt" for peace in the Middle East.

Gaza Residents Protest Israeli-PA Peace Talks

Hundreds of people protested against Israeli-PA peace talks, in marches organized by the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups.

Abbas: A Peace Agreement Would End the Conflict

"We won't ask to return to Jaffa or Acre," PA Chairman tells members of the Meretz party.

Erekat: The U.S. Guaranteed All Our Preconditions Will be Met

PA negotiator claims: Before we agreed to resume peace talks, the U.S. guaranteed us in writing that all our preconditions will be met.

Third 'Positive' Peace Meeting Concludes

Hours after a second secret meeting, Israeli and PA concluded a third meeting as part of the renewed peace talks between the sides.

Israeli Official to U.S.: Back Egypt Army or Risk Peace Talks

Israel is worried that if the U.S. alienates Egypt, it would negatively affect the renewed peace talks.

Poll: Majority of Israelis Don't Think Peace is Possible

According to new poll, almost 80% of Israelis don't believe the renewed peace talks will result in a deal that will end the conflict.

Netanyahu: Conflict is Not About the 'Settlements'

The Arab-Israeli conflict is rooted in the Arabs' refusal to recognize Israel, Netanyahu tells UN chief.

Ban in Ramallah: Happy to Visit 'Palestine'

UN chief apparently believes that the PA's upgrade by the General Assembly is enough for 'Palestine' to already exist.

Iran: We Are 'Hostile' to Israel-PA Talks

Iran declares it is against the renewed peace talks, says "the Zionist regime does as it wants."

Israel-PA Meeting Ends After Five Hours

First meeting in this round of negotiations described as "long and serious".

Kerry Warned Netanyahu: If Talks Fail, Israel Will be Isolated

John Kerry warned that if his latest peace mission is unsuccessful, Israel will be isolated, according to columnist Jeffrey Goldberg.

Hamas: Peace Talks Only Make the 'Occupation' Look Good

Hamas rejects the renewed peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, says they are futile.

Kerry: Israeli Construction Was Expected

U.S. Secretary of State says Israel's announcement of new construction was expected and should not interfere with talks.

Livni: EU Doesn't Determine Borders

"The future borders of Israel and the Palestinian state will be discussed in the negotiation room," Livni tells German FM.

Khamenei: Israel-PA Peace Talks Are Futile

Iran’s Supreme Leader: The U.S. is not an honest broker. It stands by the Zionists.

Erekat Slams Israel Over Judea and Samaria Construction

PLO negotiator claims that Israeli construction means that Israel is not serious about peace.

U.S.: 'Settlements' Are Illegitimate

United States says it disapproves of construction in Judea and Samaria, after Israel approves construction of more than 800 units.

For This Peace, We Shall Forego

Erekat: Israel Will Release 26 Terrorists in 10 Days

PLO negotiator says Israel will release 26 terrorists on August 13.

Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant

Livni: Much Worse to Free Terrorists With a Gun to Your Head

Justice Minister says Israel won't release terrorists unless the PA shows it's serious about negotiating.

Obama Speaks to Netanyahu and Abbas About Peace

Obama spoke to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in an effort to keep up the peace momentum.

Danon: Livni Won't Think About Judea and Samaria

In New York, Deputy Defense Minister warns that the interests of Judea and Samaria will not be represented by the negotiating team.

Lieberman: You Can't Make Peace with a Holocaust Denier

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is a Holocaust denier and did a PhD about it, reminds MK Avigdor Lieberman.

Quartet to Israel and PA: Don't 'Undermine' the Talks

The Quartet issues a joint call on Israel and the Palestinian Authority not to "undermine trust" as they embark on peace talks.

Minister Katz: Our 'Peace Partners' Are Vile People

Transportation Minister says that releasing terrorists will not change the other side's hatred towards Israel.

Livni on Peace Talks: It Won't be Easy

Justice Minister says peace talks will be "very tough" but insists they are necessary.

Peace Talks Start Monday, Announces U.S.

Middle East peace talks will restart in Washington on Monday, the State Department announced on Sunday.

Poll: Israelis Oppose Releasing Terrorists

Almost 85% of Israelis oppose the release of terrorists in order to restart peace talks, finds new poll.

Diskin: Israel Approaching the 'Point of No Return'

Israel will need to promote peace or risk becoming a minority in the region, warns former Shin Bet head.

Elkin: Netanyahu Would Give the PA 86% of Judea and Samaria

Deputy Foreign Minister: Netanyahu would give 86% of Judea and Samaria to the PA, but luckily they will never settle for that.

Steinitz: Israel Willing to Make Concessions for Peace

Israel would be willing to make painful concessions in order to reach peace, Minister Yuval Steinitz told the British Daily Telegraph.

Netanyahu: We're Ready to Talk Peace Right Away

"Our team is ready" to talk peace with the PA, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Japanese Foreign Minister.

Expert: The Chances of Peace Are Zero

The PA refuses to negotiate with Israel and, as long as that is the case, peace will never come, predicts Professor Avraham Diskin.

Kerry Finalizing U.S. Team for Peace Talks

No confirmation on whether Martin Indyk has been chosen to head the U.S. negotiating team.

PA Chairman Mirrors Israeli PM for Referendum on Peace Deal

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he will hold a referendum over any final status agreement reached with Israel before signing the dotted line

Danon: Construction Freeze? Terrorist Release? No Way!

Deputy Defense Minister vows to fight any initiative to freeze Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria or release terrorists.

Peres Hosts Arab Leaders, Hails Resumption of Peace Talks

"Don't listen to the skeptics. Peace is possible," says always optimistic President Shimon Peres.

Arab League Blames Israel Before Talks Even Start

Arab League says it supports the resumption of peace talks, but says it's "skeptical of Israeli intentions."

Israel, PA Accept Martin Indyk as Mediator in Negotiations

Former US ambassador Martin Indyk to serve as point man in negotiations between Israel and PA

Lieberman: The Conflict with the Arabs Has No Solution

Former Foreign Minister MK Avigdor Lieberman calls for Israel to go into negotiations "without illusions."