 Morocco's government casts a shadow over Trump's peace planMorocco backing negotiations on Trump Peace Plan could help end the Arab-Jewish conflict. Op-ed. PA official: Tripartite move to support international peace conferencePA envoy says there is a joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian move to support international peace conference. Egypt working to advance peace processEgyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is working to prevent Israel from taking "unilateral measures" that will not build trust. Hanukkah miracle: No cell phones while candles burn - and peace with more Arab statesOne homebased miracle if it happens, and one foreign affairs miracle. Both seemed impossible once. Abbas and Jordan's King express hope Biden will revive peace talksJordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood. PA official: We're ready to renew direct negotiations with IsraelPA “foreign minister”: We're ready to renew talks with Israel if they are based on respect for UN resolutions. Abbas spokesman: Willing to resume talks with IsraelPA chairman's spokesman responds to Gantz: We're ready to return to the negotiations based on international legitimacy. Saudi King reaffirms support for Palestinian stateSaudi King Salman says Kingdom supports efforts to bring peace to the region through talks between Israelis and Palestinians.PA official to UN: Rescue the peace processPA “foreign minister” urges Security Council to hold international peace conference. PA urges EU to play role in peace processPA cabinet leader urges EU to recognize an independent Palestinian state and play role in future political process. PA starts steps towards international peace conferencePA envoy to the UN says PA holding consultations with UN chief and some countries to prepare for international conference. Abbas calls for international peace conference next yearIn address to UN, PA chairman asks UN Secretary-General to convene a conference which will have authority to launch a peace process. Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany call for resumption of Israel-PA peace talksForeign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany urged Israel and PA to restore "hope" to the peace process. Russia: Peace can't be secured without resolving Israel-PA conflictRussia notes "progress" in normalization of ties between Israel and Arab countries, but says "the Palestinian problem remains acute." Hamas and Fatah underline rejection of Israel-UAE dealAbbas at virtual conference attended by Hamas leader: We will never accept the United States as the sole mediator for negotiations. Erekat: Netanyahu wants us to surrender to his plansSenior PA official claims that Netanyahu doesn't seek peace. French President calls for Israel-PA talksFrench President Emmanuel Macron speaks to PA chairman, says he is determined "to work for peace in the Middle East". PA official: Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PADeputy Fatah chairman claims parties are mediating between Israel and the PA leadership in an attempt to revive the peace process.Abbas: Willing to resume peace talks if sovereignty is retractedPA chairman says he is willing to return to peace negotiations with Israel as soon as it retracts sovereignty plan.Abbas: We're willing to resume talks if Israel cancels sovereigntyPA chairman says he is ready to resume stalled peace talks but only if Israel stops its plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Report: Switzerland offers to mediate between Israel and PASwiss President reportedly offers to host diplomatic summit in which Israel and PA will try to resume negotiations.PA willing to renew peace talks with IsraelPA counter-proposal to Trump’s plan says it is prepared to agree to "minor" territorial concessions. State Department: Sovereignty should be part of Israel-PA talksState Department spokeswoman says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria should be part of talks with PA on Trump plan.PA to push for international peace conferencePA to ask Russian President to support international conference for peace in the Middle East. Security Council calls for 'two-state solution' to be respectedUN Security Council reiterates support for "two-state solution" and stresses need to make an effort to launch credible peace negotiations.Abbas asks France to recognize 'Palestine'PA chairman meets French President Macron, expresses hope that France and other European countries will recognize a Palestinian state. Could 'Deal of the Century' be released before Israel's election?Report says Trump administration is considering publishing Israeli-Palestinian peace plan before Israel's elections on March 2. Putin to visit BethlehemRussian President expected to visit Bethlehem next month, meet Abbas. Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?Lebanese TV network claims Trump's peace agreement will include the establishment of a "New Palestine" and a shared Jerusalem.PA: Convene an international peace conferencePA cabinet leader calls to abandon bilateral negotiations with Israel and move to multilateral negotiations. Abbas speaks to new British PMPA says Boris Johnson expressed his support for "two-state solution" in phone call with chairman Mahmoud Abbas. The Palestinian Arabs are throwing away their last chanceWhat did he think this economic conference was setting out to do? Hand them the whole of Israel on a plate? Sisi: We won't accept anything the Palestinians don't wantEgyptian President discusses US peace plan, makes clear he will not cede land as part of "Deal of the Century". Ambassador Friedman criticizes Obama's Israel approachDavid Friedman: Unlike Obama, we're not suggesting that Israel return to the bargaining table as a thief returning to the scene of a crime. Russia rejects 'Deal of the Century'Russia says US peace plan attempts to replace peace process with economic incentives. Abbas: US peace plan 'will go to hell'PA chairman blasts Trump administration's peace plan: Don't sell us illusions. PLO calls for boycott of Bahrain conferencePLO Executive Committee calls on world to boycott US-led economic workshop that will be held in Manama next month. Jordanian Foreign Minister: End the 'occupation'Jordan's Foreign Minister says Israeli-Arab conflict is still the major issue in the Middle East.Erekat reiterates: PA won't participate in Bahrain conferencePLO secretary general: Palestine’s full economic potential can only be achieved by ending the Israeli occupation. UAE, Saudi Arabia to participate in US-led economic workshopUnited Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will take part in workshop in Bahrain in which part of US peace plan will be presented. Bahrain: Economic conference will help PalestiniansBahrain says next month's peace conference is aimed at helping PA. PA cabinet leader: Only political solution can end conflictMohammad Shtayyeh says only way to solve conflict with Israel is by ending "occupation" and establishing a Palestinian state. Greenblatt: Peace plan is not only economicUS Representative for International Negotiations: Don't believe rumors - our vision is not just economic peace. PA official: US preparing to approve Israel's 'colonialism'PA "foreign minister" blasts Trump peace plan, says world has "left the steering wheel in the hands of a reckless driver". Erekat: Policy of 'occupation' will not bring peace and securitySenior PA official says that only the establishment of the state of "Palestine" will bring about peace. 'Peace plan won't be made public until after Shavuot'Greenblatt says peace plan will deal with all core issues, calls on PA leadership to stop rejecting it before seeing it. PA: US trying to renew contactsPA “foreign minister” Riyad al-Malki: Washington hoping to renew ties, but no Palestinian will accept its peace proposal.Abbas' deputy: We will thwart 'Deal of the Century'Fatah official says that the Palestinian people will work to thwart the peace plan initiated by the American administration. 'Deal of the Century? It's the Deal of Shame'Deputy PA cabinet leader says PA will reject all plans that do not include establishment of Palestinian state. Kushner: Peace plan will be a 'good starting point'White House senior adviser says "people will be surprised" by the contents of the US peace plan to be unveiled next month. Romney: There's no alternative to the two-state solutionReturning from Middle East tour, Senator Mitt Romney says he sees no alternative to Israeli-PA conflict other than the two-state solution. PA: Form coalition against the 'Deal of the Century'PA cabinet chief threatens to re-examine relations with Israel, including on the diplomatic and security fronts. Gaza to fight against 'Deal of the Century'PA organizations in Gaza, led by Hamas, preparing for struggle to thwart implementation of US peace plan. Greenblatt: PA could miss an opportunity for peaceUS envoy says PA adhering to old concepts that do not promote peace. Greenblatt: Peace plan doesn't include giving Sinai to GazaUS envoy rejects reports that peace plan will include giving a portion of the Sinai Peninsula to Gaza: Don't believe everything you read. PA to launch campaign against US peace planAbbas adviser announces PA will launch campaign to counter Trump's "Deal of the Century". Greenblatt to PA cabinet head: Try working with usUS envoy rips PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh, who said the Trump administration’s peace plan will be “born dead”. |
