peace process

After Peres, Kerry Also Phones Netanyahu

After previously speaking with President Peres, the new U.S. Secretary of State phones PM Netanyahu, who says he is committed to peace.

Report: Hamas Agrees to Two-State Solution

Newspaper report indicates Hamas’s political chief Mashaal told Jordan's King to inform Obama his group accepts the "two-state solution."

Door Closing on Peace, Warns Jordan's King

The door is closing on the chances of a two-state solution and will be firmly shut by the end of Obama's second term, King Abdullah warns.

Egypt's PM Hopes Peace Talks Will Resume

Egyptian PM Qandil: Cairo is hoping that the results of the Israeli elections will bring a change in the peace process with the PA.

PA Hopes to Talk Peace with Lapid

The Palestinian Authority is hoping that Yair Lapid’s achievement in this week’s election will lead to the resumption of peace negotiations.

Kerry: Door for 'Two-State Solution' May be Closing

Senator John Kerry says he is worried the door for a "two-state solution" may be closing and that would be "disastrous".

PA Leaders Slam Netanyahu and Lieberman on Israeli TV

PA leaders, interviewed on Israeli TV, say electing Netanyahu "will lead to disaster", claim Lieberman is "a thug and a criminal".

France Calls for Renewed Peace Talks Immediately After Elections

Hollande announced that "immediately after the Israeli elections you should expect a French-brokered peace initiative in the Middle East."

Jordan's King: Stalemate in Peace Efforts Increases Tension

Jordan's King meets an AIPAC delegation, warns that the stalemate in peace efforts between Israel and the PA adds to regional tensions.

Netanyahu: No Negotiations with He Who Embraces Hamas

"If Abbas comes to the negotiating table without preconditions, he'll find me on the other side," Netanyahu says in a TV interview.

Poll: Most Israelis Don't Believe Peace is Possible

Peace Index poll indicates most Israelis believe that it will be impossible to achieve peace no matter who wins the election.

Erdan: Livni Won't be Part of Peace Talks

Minister Gilad Erdan in television interview: Netanyahu told me that if Livni joins coalition, she won't take part in peace talks.

Morsi in 2010: No Negotiations with 'Descendants of Apes'

Long before he was elected as Egypt's president, Morsi rejected negotiations between Israel and the PA, reveals MEMRI.

U.S. Hopes for Israel-PA Peace in 2013

"Now is the time for leaders on both sides to display real leadership," says State Department spokeswoman about Israel and the PA.

Abbas Hopes for Palestinian State in 2013

"Next year will be the year of statehood and independence," PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says in Ramallah.

83% of Israelis: '67 Borders' Won't Bring Peace

Poll finds that a majority of Israelis do not believe that Israel making land concessions to the PA will bring an end to the conflict.

Edelstein: Peres Comments Hurt Public Diplomacy Efforts

"We spit blood trying to counter the Palestinian propaganda, and Peres takes our efforts backwards," says Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Atias: Likud is Hypocritical when Attacking Peres

Housing Minister Ariel Atias (Shas) criticizes the Likud for speaking out against comments made by President Peres regarding peace.

Abbas to Arab MKs: We Seek Peace with Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, whose party's logo shows all of Israel as Palestine, claims he seeks peace with the Jewish State.

Lieberman on Abbas' Threat: Please Quit, We Can't Wait

Lieberman welcomes Abbas' threat to step down. 'We're pleased he recognizes the way forward.'

Video: Suha Arafat Admits 2000 War of Terror was Premeditated

Arafat’s widow admits that her husband decided long before Sharon’s visit to Temple Mount that he would launch war of terror against Israel.

General: Save Diplomacy - Call Abbas' Bluff

To save its diplomatic ties with the world, Israel should call the PA's bluff by offering Abbas what Barak offered Arafat, Yadlin says.

Ross: Many Commonalities Between US and Israel

Ambassador Dennis Ross explains United States priorities in the Middle East during President Barack Obama’s second term in the White House.

PA Threatens 'Action' Against Israel if Netanyahu Wins

Palestinian Authority threatens to sue Israelis at the International Criminal Court if Netanyahu wins another term as Prime Minister.

PA Issues Ultimatum to Israel: Talk - or Else

The PA, feeling it is fully armed diplomatically after it won informal UN recognition, now says Israel has six months to talk – or else.

'Peace Process' Intifada

Abbas’ Suit and Tie Has Same End as Arafat’s Pistol: Violence

Abbas’ unity with Hamas already has spawned violence. Woman hurt by rock before the Sabbath. PA lets Hamas run loose.

Ban Ki-moon: 'Peace Process' is 'on Life Support'

UN leader calls on Israel, PA "to breathe new life" into process ahead of vote on PA bid for recognition.

Clinton: Path to Palestine Doesn't Go Through New York

The only path towards a Palestinian state is through direct negotiations, says U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Ban Calls for New Efforts to Achieve Two-State Solution

UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Labor is Not a Leftist Party, Says Yechimovich

In an unusual move, Labor leader speaks to Arutz Sheva, supports an agreement that keeps 80% of Yesha residents in their homes.

Lavrov Supports Palestine During Meeting with Abbas

Russian Foreign Minister meets PA Chairman in Amman. "For us the statehood of Palestine is not questionable," he says.

Abbas's Comments 'Another Manipulation', Says Ya'alon

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon to Arutz Sheva: We've called Abbas to the negotiating table for four years and he has refused.

Peres and Abbas 'Talk Peace' After TV Interview

President Shimon Peres calls PA Chairman Abbas to discuss the peace process, after Abbas's interview on Israeli television.

Netanyahu Rejects Abbas's Television Comments

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu unimpressed by Abbas's Israeli television interview, notes he has rejected negotiations for 4 years.

Hamas Slams Abbas over Israeli TV Interview

Hamas irked by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's remarks that he considers Palestine “a state within the pre-1967 borders.”

Abbas Promises: No Third Intifada

Ahead of his latest UN statehood bid, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells Israeli television that he will never allow a third intifada.

Erekat: Construction Freeze Not a Condition

PA negotiator claims a freeze on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria is an Israeli obligation, not a condition set by the PA.

Abbas: Talks with Israel Can Resume After UN Bid

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that talks with Israel can resume after the PA gains non-member status in the United Nations.

Israel to EU: Jerusalem Not Negotiable

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman bluntly drew Israel's red line for the EU in a radio interview, saying “Jerusalem is not a settlement.”

Yaalon: Disengagement from Gaza Not Really Complete

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon: If there's a disengagement, let Gazans get their own water and electricity.

Abbas: Peace Talks After UN Recognition

PA Chairman Abbas indicates he would be willing to return to the negotiating table with Israel after 'Palestine' is recognized by the UN.

Abbas Says Judea and Samaria Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".

PA: No Peace Will Leave Arabs in 'Apartheid' State

PA report warns that lack of movement toward peace with Israel will cause Arabs to live in Israeli "apartheid" state.

Erekat: Romney's Comments Are Unacceptable

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat attacks Romney over comments that the PA does not want peace. "No peace means continued occupation."

Abbas Calls Peres to Wish a Happy New Year

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Shimon Peres, wishes Israelis a Happy New Year.

Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner

Democrats' platform states "unshakeabale commitment" to Israel, with no mention of Jerusalem or peace process.

Iran Takes on UN at NAM Summit, Slams 'Current World Order'

Iran kicked off the NAM summit on Sunday by slamming the "adverse consequences of the current world order" and demanding change from the UN.

Lieberman, Abbas Trade Barbs Over Lieberman's Letter

Abbas says Lieberman’s letter to the Quartet “doesn’t deserve an answer”, as Lieberman says Abbas glorifies terrorists.

Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.

Mofaz to Abbas: Time to Renew Peace Talks

Opposition chairman Shaul Mofaz speaks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says it is time to renew the stalled peace process.

PA Tycoon Talks Peace with Jew in Yesha, Angers Boycotters

A Palestinian Authority tycoon talked peace with Israeli supermarket mogul Rami Levy in one of his Yesha outlets, angering boycotters.

PLO Official Says Israel 'Destroying Two-State Solution'

PLO official Hanan Ashrawi charges Israel of destroying the two-state solution with its expansionist settlement policy in Jerusalem.

Romney Supports Two-State Solution

Romney says he supports a two-state solution with the starting point on borders to be “decided by the parties involved.”

Fayyad: We've Never Been More Marginalized

PA PM Salam Fayyad says "the Palestinian cause" has never been more marginalized, attacks Israel for building in Judea and Samaria.

Arabs, Israelis in ‘Oslo Has Failed’ Conference

Rabbi Benny Elon: It's time to promote a plan stating that Jordan is Palestine. Israel needs to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas and Egypt's Morsi Meet in Cairo

PA Chairman Abbas meets Egypt's newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi. They discuss peace and the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Clinton Leaves Israel with ‘Peace Process’ in Lost Baggage

Clinton came and went and nothing changed, not even the weather, except that the US-led “peace process” was left behind in lost baggage.

IIACF Conference in Washington to Discuss Future of Peace

20 years after the Oslo Accords, the IIACF will host a conference to discuss the future of peace.

Clinton in Israel After Two-Year Absence

Clinton lands in Israel and pushes the “peace process,” which she admitted was to have been concluded on her last visit two years ago.

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

U.S. Secretary of State lands in Israel, will hold top-level talks on Iran's nuclear program and the stalled peace process.