peace talks

Foreign Minister Offers Talks - But No Terrorist Releases

Avigdor Liberman says Israel 'in favor of negotiations' as long as terrorists remain in prison.

Peres Insists Israel Should Continue Peace Talks

Despite Israel considering 'unilateral measures' against PA, President insists Israel should 'not say kaddish' over talks.

Sa'ar Blasts Members of Livni's Party

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hatnua should back the Israeli government, not blame it for torpedoing peace talks.

No Progress in Talks, But Plenty of Recriminations

As negotiators meet again in increasingly futile-looking attempts to revive dying talks, both sides seem firmly fixed on the day after.

PA Official: Israel Keeps Threatening Us

PA sources blame Israel as last-ditch talks between Israeli and PA negotiators end without a breakthrough.

Ariel Reiterates Stance on Peace Talks

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says Jewish Home will not agree to any negotiations with the PA until it drops its UN bid.

Special Knesset Session Monday on Talks, Pollard

Knesset is in spring recess, but will convene to debate 'the crisis in the negotiations with the Palestinians.'

Arch-Terrorist Marwan Barghouti Demands Release from Prison

Palestinian Arab terrorist leader releases new directives to PA, entitled "Insurgency Strategy," and calls for terrorists to be released.

Minister Calls to End Talks Until UN Bids Pulled

Housing Minister Uri Ariel declares talks should end until the move retracted, slams Livni for blaming others over failure.

Upping the Ante

Netanyahu: Israel Will Respond to PA with 'Unilateral Moves'

Prime Minister warns PA that their torpedoing talks will not go unanswered.

Minister Claims PA 'Uninterested' in Palestinian State

Uri Orbach calls out Ramallah for playing the victim in talks, calls Israel 'an island of realism in an ocean of obsessives.'

Bennett Calls to Bring PA to Hague Over War Crimes

Economics Minister, in manifesto, turns the tables on Ramallah's bid for international legitimacy.

Ramallah Insists Israel Torpedoed Talks

Spokesman claims that Israel used talks to stall for time, brought end to talks by 'building settlements.'

PA Official: 'Zionist' Indyk Protects Israel

Senior PA official Abbas Zaki claims that American mediator Martin Indyk is "a Zionist who protects the interests of Israel."

Housing Minister Says Livni Looking for a Scapegoat

Uri Ariel responds to Livni's accusations of 'torpedoing' talks with building plans, attacks 'crocodile tears' over plans known in advance.

EU Ministers Rally Behind Efforts to Save Peace Talks

European foreign ministers voice support for John Kerry's efforts, blame 'radicals on both sides' for crumbling talks.

Livni Hints US Involvement Hindered, Rather Than Helped Talks

Chief Israeli negotiator calls for continued negotiations with PA, accuses nationalist Housing Minister of 'torpedoing' talks.

US Envoy Indyk to Chair Crisis Meeting to Save Floundering Talks

US special envoy Martin Indyk to meet with Israeli, PA leaders Sunday in a last-ditch effort to save negotiations.

White House Praises Kerry's 'Tireless' Peace Efforts

White House spokesman says Kerry's peace efforts are not a waste of time.

Erekat: We Have Nothing to Lose

Chief PA negotiator declares that there are dozens of other institutions the PA could join if Israel fails to live up to its commitments.

PA: We Didn't Mean to Upset Kerry

Senior Fatah official Nabil Shaath tries to do damage control after Kerry says he will "evaluate" his next steps.

Abbas Refused to Withdraw PA Applications to UN

Senior PA official claims Kerry asked the PA Chairman to withdraw the bid, prevent 'a provocation against Israel.' Abbas refused.

Kerry Decides to Hold 'Reality Check' With Obama

Kerry says he will 'evaluate' next steps in peace talks, noting 'limits' to his time.

'This is Our Country - Period'

Deputy Minister calls on Israel to stop capitulating to unreasonable demands from PA, in light of newest demands from Erekat.

Lapid Calls Right 'Messianic' for Rejoicing at Stopped Talks

Abbas's new conditions scupper current peace talks according to finance minister, says only 'messianic' extreme right is rejoicing.

Officials Say Kerry About to Abandon Peace Talks

Kerry needs to 'own the failure' soon according to senior officials, or risk 'looking desperate.'

MKs Urged to Establish Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

'Now is the time to present to the world the ethical, Zionist, realistic alternative to the two-state solution,' letter to MKs reads.

Katz on Talks Breaking Down: I Told You So

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says that Israel should re-arrest all the terrorists it freed in previous “gestures” to the PA.

PA Says 'Radical Change' Needed in Approach to Talks

PLO official says Israel "evades agreements", after fourth release of terrorists is cancelled.

Israel Sanctions PA Following Unilateral Move

Israel suspends high-level contacts with PA, restricts transfer of communications equipment to Gaza.

MK Regev: Trust G-d and Keep our Powder Dry

PA list of conditions makes Likud MK think it's time to pass a law limiting possibility of negotiating about Jerusalem.

Fourth Terrorist Release Officially Cancelled

Tzipi Livni announces cancellation, given PA unilateral moves 'new conditions have been created.' White House: 'dialogue remains open.'

Leftist Activists Bribe Israeli Passersby To Support 'Peace'

Leftist group announces it will hand out checks for $1,175 on Friday in Tel Aviv, to convince passersby that peace will pay off financially.

Conceding Defeat?

Frustrated Kerry Admits Little He Can Do to Save Talks

US Secretary of State admits defeat, says it's up to Israel and the PA to save floundering peace process.

UN Confirms it Received PA's Applications

UN's special envoy on Mideast peace confirms he received requests from PA officials to join 13 international conventions and treaties.

Kerry Calls Abbas, Tries to Keep Talks Alive

Secretary of State phone PA Chairman, a day after he turned to international organizations in breach of the conditions of peace talks.

Elkin Blasts Livni for Meeting with PA

Deputy Foreign Minister says Livni's meeting with PA negotiators is a "disgrace."

Liberman Pledges to Oppose Release of Israeli-Arab Terrorists

Foreign Minister offers alternatives to peace talks crisis: cooperation with the rest of the Arab world - and a population swap with PA.

White House 'Disappointed' at Unilateral Moves

White House spokesman criticizes both Israel and the PA for 'unhelpful unilateral action'.

Negotiations Continue - For Now

Tzipi Livni, Martin Indyk, and Saeb Erekat meet in Jerusalem over failing peace talks.

Livni Says PA 'Breached its Obligations', Urges Return to Talks

Justice Minister criticizes PA on one hand for 'breaching contract,' calls to 'fight for peace' on the other.

Minister Calls to Cancel Oslo Accords

Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel declares Israel's right to 'break the rules' after PA runs to UN.

Peace Talks in Tatters

Kerry's Claim Revealed False; PA Officially Applies to UN Groups

Despite US Sec. of State's insistence to the contrary, Abbas submits applications to agencies which are UN-linked. See inside for full list.

Arab League Calls Urgent Meeting Over Failing Israel-PA Talks

Mahmoud Abbas reportedly requests meeting to 'examine developments' in talks, bid for statehood.

PA Asks Kerry to Keep Trying To Make Peace, Says 'No Tricks'

Despite Abbas's breach of peace talk conditions, PA expresses hope Kerry will 'renew efforts in coming days.'

PA: Kerry's 'Jewish Advisors' Are to Blame for Talks Failure

Former minister in the PA government claims that John Kerry’s “Jewish advisors” are to blame for the impasse in the peace talks.

Talks Down But Not Out?

Kerry Says Too Early to Declare Talks Dead

Kerry announces canceled Abbas meeting, but says despite crisis talks set to continue until the end of April.

Peace Talks Over?

Kerry Cancels Abbas Meeting as PA Requests To Join UN Agencies

Abbas breaches peace talk conditions by making unilateral bid for international recognition; Kerry cancels upcoming visit to Ramallah.

Involving Pollard is 'Shameful'

Legal expert says Pollard has the right to refuse to cooperate in 'shameful' attempt to use his release to free hundreds more terrorists.

He'll Be Back: Kerry to Return for Visit With Abbas

After lightening meeting yesterday, Kerry to return for trip to Ramallah after urgent talks in Europe over Ukrainian crisis.

Rabbis Denounce Pollard Deal

Major Israeli religious figures slam US for holding Pollard "hostage," say releasing terrorists forbidden by the Torah.

Kerry Leaves Israel Without Meeting Abbas

Last-minute meetings end without a meeting between US Secretary of State, PA chairman. What does it mean for Israel?

Former National Security Advisor: Netanyahu Worse than Rabin

Ya'akov Amidror, former National Security Advisor, notes that Yitzhak Rabin would never think of 'compensation' for Judea and Samaria.

Alleged 'Price Tag' Attack on Beit Shemesh area Monastery

Against the backdrop of tensions over talks, phrases like 'America is Nazi Germany' scrawled across monastery.

Kerry Holds Fresh Talks As Pollard Deal on the Line

Focus shifts from making peace deal to extending talks at all as Kerry tries to convince Israel to trade more terrorists for Pollard.

US Officials Confirm Pollard's Release is on the Table

Obama administration negotiating with Israel to secure Pollard's release - but it would mean 'significant concessions' for Israel.

PA Threatens Israel with 'Diplomatic Offensive'

Lawmaker on behalf of Abbas's Fatah party says the PA should go to the UN if Israel fails to release the fourth terrorist group.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet, No Progress Made

Kerry, on a visit to the region in attempt to save the failing peace talks, to meet Abbas on Tuesday morning.

Ramallah Gives Kerry Ultimatum Over Peace Talks

PA to US: get Israel to release terrorist prisoners within 24 hours - or we will run to the UN instead.