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Livni: Abbas is Wasting Precious Time

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

Liberman: Abbas Has Become Irrelevant

Foreign Minister meets counterparts in New York, says PA Chairman's UN speech has made him irrelevant.

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

U.S. President says the status quo in the Arab-Israeli conflict "is not sustainable" as he addresses the UN General Assembly.

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.

France to Turn to UN with Solution to Israel-PA Conflict

French President says a "solution to the conflict" between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs will be put to the Security Council.

PA Official: Abbas Holding Off on Turning to ICC Against Israel

PA official says Abbas has blocked an attempt to push for the prosecution of Israel in order to promote a new peace talks bid.

U.S. Calls for 'Durable Peace' Between Israel and PA

Following the latest round of Strategic Dialogue between Israel and the U.S., Washington reiterates the strong partnership with Israel.

Livni: Resuming Peace Talks Will Help Fight Against IS

Justice Minister links the resumption of peace talks with the PA to the global fight against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.

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.

Erekat to Present US with 'Timetable' for Judea-Samaria Pullout

Reports from Palestinian sources claim PA to approach Kerry with schedule for withdrawal to 1949 Armistice lines.

PLO to Push Three-Year Deadline for Israeli Withdrawals in UN

PA threatens ICC prosecution if Israel refuses to withdraw from Judea-Samaria - despite evidence that both would hinder peace.

Livni: Abbas Stood Firm and Prevented an Intifada

Justice Minister says that avoiding negotiations with 'moderate' Palestinians is a mistake.

Netanyahu: I Hope Abbas will 'Divorce' Hamas

PM Netanyahu says he would be willing to resume peace talks, but only if PA Chairman chooses peace with Israel over Hamas.

Struk Dismisses Lapid's Call for Diplomatic Move After Ceasefire

MK Orit Struk says she "didn't know whether to laugh or cry" at Finance Minister's call to restart peace talks.

UN Chief Hopes Ceasefire will Lead to Peace Agreement

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices hope that Gaza ceasefire will set the stage for talks on a final Israeli-PA peace deal.

Livni Presents Six-Point Plan for Gaza Ceasefire

Justice Minister's new plan links a ceasefire in Gaza with a return to peace negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry: Use Ceasefire to Resume Peace Talks

Secretary of State says the ceasefire in Gaza should be used to resume broader peace negotiations for a "two-state solution".

Leftist MKs Push Peace Talks Despite Gaza Situation

Opposition calls for conflict to be resolved through resumption of peace talks - even though Hamas has broken five ceasefires.

German Paper Claims Israel Spied on Kerry During Peace Talks

Der Spiegel says Israel and at least one other intelligence agency eavesdropped on telephone conversations during failed talks.

Jordan Valley Leader: This is Israel's 'Safety Belt'

Special interview: Jordan Valley mayor notes Judea-Samaria key to Israeli security - especially in light of Operation Protective Edge.

Herzog Calls for Resumption of Peace Talks Amid IDF Operation

Opposition leader calls for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to resume talks, even as Operation Protective Edge continues.

Indyk: The Peace Process is Dead

Martin Indyk says there is a "deep loathing" between Netanyahu and Abbas, blames "settlement construction" for talks failing.

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".

Kerry Confirms Indyk's Resignation

Kerry confirms that Middle East envoy Martin Indyk has tendered his resignation, says he will continue to serve as a "special adviser."

Abbas: Free Terrorists and We'll Resume Talks

PA Chairman says he's willing to resume peace negotiations, but once again repeats his usual preconditions.

Five Days Later, EU Finally Condemns Kidnapping

Statement condemns abduction 'in the strongest terms' - but also pushes peace agenda.

Ignoring Threats of Impeachment, Livni Meets with PA Officials

PA sources say Justice Minister has not only met with 'unity' government representatives this week, but has continued contact.

Liberman Attacks Netanyahu for Lack of Leadership

Liberman pulls no punches in criticizing fellow ministers over polarizing views, calls for unity before the government collapses.

Netanyahu to Lapid: We Saw the Results of Unilateral Moves

Prime Minister's associates criticize Lapid over speech at the Herzliya Conference.

Lapid Slams Annexation Plan, Calls for Resumption of Talks

Finance Minister describes Bennett's annexation plan as "delusional", threatens to topple government if it goes through.

Yesh Atid MK: Peace Talks with Hamas or No Coalition

Yesh Atid Minister demands peace talks be renewed despite Hamas presence in unity gov't; 'if not, we won't be in the government.'

Survey: Most Jews Oppose Unilateral Moves

The Peace Index shows most of Israel's Jews dislike both the idea of annexing territory and that of withdrawing.

UN Chief Welcomes Hamas-Fatah Government

UN Secretary-General expresses hope that new PA unity government will lead to progress in peace negotiations.

Liberman Insists 'the Israeli Government Has No Strategy'

Avigdor Liberman proposes to continue talks with 'unity' government - but only for full diplomatic relations with Israel's Arab neighbors.

Report: Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Jordan

Jordanian newspaper claims Secretary of State will meet PA Chairman during a two-day visit to Jordan.

Analysis: Jerusalem Is Israel's Heart, but Airspace Is Its Lungs

Netanyahu called Jerusalem 'Israel’s heart,' but Arutz Sheva's Mark Langfan notes Palestinians will never concede its 'lungs': airspace.

PA Negotiator Tells UN Israeli 'Terror' Stopped Talks

Saeb Erekat tells UN envoy, British and Finnish officials that Israel 'destroyed two-state solution' through 'settlements' and 'terror.'

Report: Kerry Rejected Abbas Offer for New Talks

US Secretary of State 'categorically refused' a proposal to resume peace talks if Israel agreed to 3-month housing halt.

Livni: Bennett's 'Unilateral Moves' Will Not Happen

Justice Minister declares that Bennett's plan to annex Area C will never happen so long as she is a member of the government.

EU Ambassador Bashes BDS - but Defends 'Policy on Settlements'

Watch: EU Ambassador to Israel speaks on peace talks, boycotts - and supporting the Hamas-Fatah unity pact.

U.S. Not Planning to Present New Peace Initiative

Kerry is preoccupied with "everything from Ukraine to South Sudan" and not dealing with Israel-PA peace, says spokeswoman.

'Hamas Needs to be Part of the Solution'

Turkey’s former foreign minister says that Hamas must be a part of any agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas Official: The Only 'Peace' will be via Ethnic-Cleansing

'Peaceful resolution' to conflict could only come through the 'cleansing' of Israelis from their country, says senior Islamist official.

EU Envoy Says 'No Reason' to Stop Talks Over Fatah-Hamas Unity

EU Ambassador questions stopping talks to 'send a message that Fatah and Hamas are different', says EU is pressuring 'both sides'.

Livni Unrepentant Over Unofficial Abbas Meeting

Justice Minister thumbs her nose at critics, insists continuing negotiations is the 'responsible' thing to do.

Danon: Livni Should be Dismissed as Chief Negotiator

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

Netanyahu 'Never Wanted Indyk as a Mediator'

After fresh accusations of bias, MK says PM only accepted Indyk as mediator 'on Kerry's request'; slams Livni for Abbas meeting.

Rise in Terror Attacks Against Jews in Jerusalem

Attacks by Palestinian Arabs steadily climbing - but who's to blame?

Herzog to Livni and Lapid: Leave the Coalition

Opposition leader says Lapid and Livni should leave the government over peace talks failure.

Jewish Home: Livni Like a Satellite that Lost Contact with Earth

Jewish Home slams Justice Minister Tzipi Livni over her meeting in London with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Honest Broker? Indyk Reveals 'Nasty' Anti-Israel Bias

US mediator reportedly held a half-hour tirade blaming Israeli 'settlements' and Naftali Bennett for talks' failure in upscale DC bar.

Obama Sees Israel as Responsible for Peace Talks Failing

Senior official in Washington says President Obama thinks Israeli "settlement construction" caused peace talks to fail.

Livni Meets Abbas in London

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni meets PA Chairman, expresses Israel’s dissatisfaction with the unity pact he reached with Hamas.

Livni and Kerry Meet in London to 'Catch Up'

State Department says Livni-Kerry surprise meeting in London is not indicative of progress in stalled peace talks.

Kerry to Meet Livni in London

Meeting is 'informal.' Livni is in London on a previously scheduled trip. Kerry met Abbas Wednesday.

Kerry, Abbas Meet in London for 'Informal' Talks

Officials downplay the possibility of a breakthrough as US, PA meet for the first time since unity pact.

Peres: Peace Talks Are Paused - Not Finished

Despite the failure of peace talks, President Peres remains ever optimistic that they will resume.

Peres: Peace Talks - Like the Presidency - to Continue

Peres remains optimistic that talks will resume eventually, under the right conditions - and so will the presidential post.

Kerry, Abbas to Meet in Final Push to Resume Talks

US negotiator to make 'last attempt' for talks in meeting with Abbas, anonymous source states. US confirms the meeting.

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.