peace process

Abbas: US Promised Us Full Withdrawal as Basis of Talks

Speaking in Ramallah, PA Chief Mahmoud Abbas shot down claims by Israel that the PA had agreed to allow Israel to retain settlement blocs

Two States West of the Jordan River 'A Formula for Catastrophe'

Dr Mordechai Nisan explains why he believes that a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria would be "lethal to the Jewish people."

Palestinian Authority Accused of 'Lying' as Talks Continue

Jericho meeting at the home of PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat went ahead as planned, in spite of apparent misinformation by PA officials.

Palestinian State in Jordan 'Inevitable'

Jordanian-Palestinian dissident claims Israeli, Palestinian demands not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Hotoveli: We Shouldn't Fear a 'Bi-National State'

Controversial comments made at Jerusalem conference discussing alternative "Two State Solution."

Livni Hints Labor should Replace Bayit Yehudi

Justice Minister says the present makeup of the coalition makes "peace talks" more difficult.

Ban Ki-Moon Calls on Israel, PA to Overcome "Skepticism"

UN Secretary General urges: "We must overcome the deep skepticism that comes from 20 years of stalemate."

Israel-PA Talks to Begin Today in Jerusalem

Amid an air of secrecy, Israeli and Palestinian Authority chief negotiators are set to begin renewed "peace talks" in Israel's capital.

Min. Steinitz: Min. Lapid 'Arrogant, Supercilious'

Strategic Affairs Minister still upset over incident in which Finance Minister demanded his ejection from a discussion.

When Fantasies Become Policies

Chabad Representatives: Concessions 'Accelerate Bloodshed'

At their 34th annual conference, Chabad's official emissaries to Israel voice their opposition to Israeli concessions to the PA.

Obama "Hopeful" About Israel-PA Talks

Livni: talks resuming "not just in response to US pressure, but because it's in the interest of both parties."

'All Issues on the Table'

Kerry hopes for 'lasting peace' based on "Two-State Solution" - but negotiations to be held in secrecy.

Analysts: Abbas Interested in PA Political Gains, Not Peace

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas has very clear and attainable goals for the new round of negotiations, Israeli analysts said

Hamas-Fatah Rift Widening?

"Peace talks" and Egyptian power vacuum render reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas increasingly unlikely.

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"Take the Word 'Withdrawal' out of the Israeli Lexicon"

Director of Rabbinic Congress for Peace describes his fight for a "more Jewish" discourse - and why he's not worried about US, EU pressure

PA Official: Talks Likely as Netanyahu Folds on Key Issues

Israel and the PA may start negotiations again, after Israeli PM agrees to major concessions, including partial "building-freeze"

MK Erdan: PA Responsible for Lack of Agreement, not Bibi

Yisrael Beiteinu Minister responds to accusations by former PM Olmert, "Palestinians want to start negotiations from the finish line"

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Begin Negotiations

"I hope that we speak not just on holidays," Netanyahu tells PA Chairman as he offers greetings for Ramadan.

Kerry Mideast Visit in Doubt Due to Wife's Health

US Secretary of State John Kerry's return to the Middle East could be postponed due to his wife's illness.

Texas Sends a Message to Israel: Never 'Buy' Peace

Member of Congress speaks to Arutz Sheva regarding "trading land for peace" and inherent biblical rights of Jewish people to land of Israel.

Kerry: Yesha Building Not to Blame for Lack of Talks With PA

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that no further talks had been set between Israel and the PA - but that he would be back

Kerry's Meetings 'Positive', Say Officials

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been having “positive” meetings in the Middle East, according to officials.

Poll: Most Israelis Don't Believe Peace is Possible

Most Israelis support the resumption of peace talks with the PA, but do not really believe that a peace agreement is possible.

Abbas Planning Another UN Move, Says Israeli Official

Israel believes that Abbas's willingness to meet Netanyahu may be a ploy to buy time so he can make more unilateral moves at the UN.

Report: Israel to Freeze Building, Return to Negotiations

Maariv reports Netanyahu agreed to free some terror prisoners, while PA will give up preconditions for negotiations.

Kerry Makes Fifth Visit to Israel

US Secretary of State John Kerry leaves Friday on a 12-day trip during which he will return to the Middle East.

Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry, who was to return to Mideast this week to attempt to facilitate peace negotiations, has postponed his visit.

Netanyahu to Abbas: Give Peace a Chance

It's time for PA Chairman to give up his endless preconditions and come to the negotiating table, says PM Netanyahu.

Kerry Returns to Israel in Peace Push

US Secretary of State John Kerry headed back to Israel Thursday as he continues a push to reignite peace negotiations.

Lapid: I Won't Fall for Left's Negotiating Mistakes

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid emphasized that he was much more of a "hawk" on the PA peace process than many on the left believe him to be.

Erdogan: Peace Impossible Without Hamas-Fatah Unity

Turkish Prime Minister warns Middle East peace will prove impossible without unity among Palestinian Authority Arab factions.

Yachimovitch: 'Examine Positions of Both Sides on All Issues'

Israeli opposition leader Shelly Yachimovich urges PA chairman Abbas to seize opportunity of resuming peace negotiations.

Kerry Talks Peace with Tony Blair

As part of his ongoing efforts to get Israel and the PA talking, John Kerry hosted talks with special Middle East envoy Tony Blair.

Radio Personality: 'P-I-E-C-E' Process Seeks to Dismantle Israel

Peace process should spelled “p-i-e-c-e” not “p-e-a-c-e”, renowned American radio personality told Arutz Sheva.

China Discusses Four-Point Peace Plan with Abbas

Chinese president Xi Jinping discussed a four-point proposal for peace talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

High Hopes for Peace Smashed, for Tel Aviv Journalist

Journalist Lital Shemesh returned disillusioned from a seminar with young Israelis and Arabs in hopes of peace.

China Willing to Set Up Meeting Between Netanyahu and Abbas

China says it is willing to set up a meeting between PM Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas during their visits to the country.

Qatar Hints at Support for 'Swaps' as Part of Israel-PA Peace

U.S. Secretary of State hosts talks with Arab League officials as part of his attempts to renew the Middle East peace process.

Obama: There's a Window of Opportunity to Restart Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes there is a "window of opportunity" to kickstart the Middle East peace process.

Kerry Wraps Up Visit, Calls it 'Very Constructive'

U.S. Secretary John Kerry wraps up talks with Israeli and PA leaders in an attempt to renew the peace process.

Arab League Ministers Discuss Israel-PA Peace

An Arab ministerial committee meets in Qatar to discuss ways to revive the peace process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Abbas to Kerry: Israel Should Release Terrorists Before Talks

John Kerry meets PA Chairman, who tells him that Israel's releasing terrorist prisoners is a "top priority" for resuming peace talks.

Report: Kerry Will Ask Turkey To Play Role in Israel-PA Peace

John Kerry will offer Turkey to play a role in the peace process between Israel and the PA, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.

Abbas Wants Netanyahu to Present a Map of 'Palestine'

New precondition: PA Chairman demands that Netanyahu present a map for a future Palestinian state before peace talks can resume.

Kerry to Push for Peace During Next Israel Visit

U.S. Secretary of State will visit the region next week in yet another attempt to push Israel and the PA to resume peace negotiations.

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action' in Two Months

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun to push for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA.

Netanyahu Indicates Commitment to 'Two-State Solution'

Netanyahu indicated at press conference with Obama that Israel is "fully committed" to two states for two peoples.

Poll: Americans Pessimistic Over Israeli-Arab Peace

Americans are pessimistic that Israel will ever be able to live in peace with its neighbors, new poll reveals.

Americans: Obama Should Pressure PA, Not Israel

New poll finds that 48% of Americans say the U.S. should increase pressure on the PA to compromise for peace, rather than on Israel.

Hamas is No Terrorist Group, Claims Abbas

Hamas is not a terrorist organization and, as such, should not be classified as one by Europe, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas claimed.

Huckabee: Israelis Have Made Many Sacrifices for Peace

Former governor Mike Huckabee at the Gush Katif Museum Dinner: You don’t negotiate with those who don't believe you have the right to exist.

Peres, Hollande Call for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Sanctions on Iran over are biting but need to be strengthened further, President Shimon Peres and French President Francois Hollande say.

Obama Hints Israel Trip Not Meant to Resume Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama tells American Jewish leaders his Israel visit is not meant to resolve a "specific policy issue."

Obama Will Pressure Israel to Achieve Peace, Predicts Expert

Arutz Sheva speaks with Dr. Stephen Berk who took part in a session on U.S.-Israel relations at the AIPAC conference.

Report: Netanyahu Met Jordan's King to Discuss Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II met in Jordan last week to discuss, an anonymous diplomatic source says.

Livni Objects to Israeli Construction, Says It's 'Provocative'

Livni expresses objection to Israeli construction in E1 and in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo.

Bennett: Livni Has Given Up on Ariel; Livni: Not True

Bayit Yehudi chairman attacks the coalition agreement between the Likud and Hatnua, reminding that Livni was ready to split Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Iran Getting Closer to 'Red Line'

Netanyahu at the Conference of Presidents: Iran is getting closer to the red line I set at the United Nations.

Meridor: Israel Should Limit Building to 'Settlement Blocs'

Israel should announce before Obama’s visit it will not build beyond the “settlement blocs”, says Deputy PM Dan Meridor.