Tags

peace talks

News and updates about peace talks

Report:

Trump to release peace plan after new coalition formed

Aides to US President expect him to release his Israel-PA peace plan once Netanyahu forms a government coalition.

Trump to release peace plan after new coalition formed

Abbas hopes Israeli elections will help bring peace

PA chairman: We don't need a government that doesn't believe in peace.

Abbas hopes Israeli elections will help bring peace

Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' a conspiracy against us

PA chairman's spokesman warns against Trump's peace plan, says it is a "conspiracy" against Arab countries and "Palestine".

Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' a conspiracy against us

Tunisian President calls for 'two-state solution'

Speaking at Arab League summit, Tunisian President says peace can only come with Jerusalem as the capital of the State of "Palestine".

Tunisian President calls for 'two-state solution'

Abbas threatens: We will take fateful steps

PA chairman blasts Israel ahead of publication of Trump peace plan.

Abbas threatens: We will take fateful steps

Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict

Secretary of State to lawmakers: Decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights will help resolve the Israeli-PA conflict.

Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict

Rep. Omar: Israel is also historical homeland of Palestinians

In op-ed, Rep. Ilhan Omar argues Israel is also the homeland of Palestinian Arabs, calls for two-state solution.

Rep. Omar: Israel is also historical homeland of Palestinians

PA organizations in the US reject 'Deal of the Century'

Six Palestinian-American organizations strongly oppose Trump peace plan, reject economic peace with Israel.

PA organizations in the US reject 'Deal of the Century'

Trump's peace team meets Jordanian King

Jordan's King Abdullah II meets Jason Greenblatt, Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Pompeo during visit to Washington.

Trump's peace team meets Jordanian King

Jason Greenblatt urges outside parties to butt out of peace plan

Trump’s negotiator: We will be presenting a plan that is fair, realistic and implementable. There will have to be compromises of course.

Jason Greenblatt urges outside parties to butt out of peace plan

Russian FM: Putin offered to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Russia's Foreign Minister says Russian President proposed to Netanyahu a summit with PA chairman to discuss Middle East peace process.

Russian FM: Putin offered to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Fatah: Conflict with US is inevitable

Deputy Fatah leader says US leaves PA with no other choice but a confrontation in order to thwart the "Deal of the Century".

Fatah: Conflict with US is inevitable

Erekat: It's two states or one state

Senior PLO official claims that abandoning the two-state solution will lead to one-state solution and an apartheid regime.

Erekat: It's two states or one state

Abbas spokesman: He's ready for meeting with Netanyahu

PA chairman's spokesman claims Abbas is ready for three-way meeting with Israel in Moscow if Putin calls for one.

Abbas spokesman: He's ready for meeting with Netanyahu

'Trump's hug will make it difficult for Netanyahu to refuse'

Yesha Council chairman does not intend to interfere in the election campaign, but promises to fight if "Deal of the Century' is implemented.

'Trump's hug will make it difficult for Netanyahu to refuse'

Former Chief of Staff: We should strive to set borders

Gabi Ashkenazi discusses the Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict for the first time as a politician.

Former Chief of Staff: We should strive to set borders

Abbas: Trump's peace plan will fail

PA chairman urges EU to recognize "Palestine" and pressure Israel to agree to a withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders.

Abbas: Trump's peace plan will fail

'I pray our separated peoples can reconcile'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt believes that Israelis and Palestinian Arabs can accept each other's existence.

'I pray our separated peoples can reconcile'

Special interview:

Greenblatt to Arutz Sheva: 'Peace plan will not be just slogans'

Special interview with US envoy following the ground-breaking Warsaw conference and in preparation for US peace plan.

Greenblatt to Arutz Sheva: 'Peace plan will not be just slogans'

Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization

Omani Foreign Minister says there is no normalization with Israel.

Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization

Sisi: Israel-PA conflict is main source of regional instability

Speaking at Munich Security Conference, Egyptian President says his country supports two-state solution.

Sisi: Israel-PA conflict is main source of regional instability

Netanyahu:

‘Don’t reject US plan before it’s even presented’

Netanyahu in recordings obtained by Arutz Sheva: If a Palestinian leader will genuinely want peace, we can make peace.

‘Don’t reject US plan before it’s even presented’

Saudi FM: We made our position on Israel-PA peace clear

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister stresses the Kingdom's position on Israel-PA peace is based on the Arab Peace Initiative.

Saudi FM: We made our position on Israel-PA peace clear

Greenblatt: PA declined invitation to Warsaw conference

US special envoy rejects claims PA officials weren't invited to attend Middle East conference in Warsaw.

Greenblatt: PA declined invitation to Warsaw conference

Russian FM speaks out against 'Deal of the Century'

Sergei Lavrov says US administration's peace plan will "destroy everything" that has been done so far.

Russian FM speaks out against 'Deal of the Century'

Erekat: No one is authorized to negotiate on our behalf

Senior PLO official accuses US of trying to eliminate the "Palestinian issue" by adopting Israeli positions.

Erekat: No one is authorized to negotiate on our behalf

US: PA officials invited to Warsaw conference

Senior US official says PA officials have been invited to next week's conference in which Jared Kushner will provide update on peace plan.

US: PA officials invited to Warsaw conference

Kushner and Greenblatt to visit region, discuss peace plan

White House senior adviser and Middle East envoy to travel to five Arab countries, brief diplomats on economic portion of US peace proposal.

Kushner and Greenblatt to visit region, discuss peace plan

Erekat: We won't participate in Warsaw conference

PLO Secretary-General blasts US-led conference in Warsaw, says it is an attempt to "destroy the Palestinian National project".

Erekat: We won't participate in Warsaw conference

Greenblatt to Abbas spokesman: You’re doing nothing for peace

Trump envoy fires back after PA chairman's spokesman blasts US support for "settlements".

Greenblatt to Abbas spokesman: You’re doing nothing for peace

Kushner to provide update on US peace plan

White House senior adviser will reportedly share update about Israel-PA peace plan during Warsaw Middle East conference.

Kushner to provide update on US peace plan

Greenblatt to PLO official: My door is always open

US envoy responds to PLO's Hanan Ashrawi, who asserted that US officials are engaging in diplomacy through Twitter.

Greenblatt to PLO official: My door is always open

Abbas hopes peace talks will resume after elections

Speaking with Israeli businessmen in Ramallah, PA chairman expresses hope that peace negotiations will begin following the election.

Abbas hopes peace talks will resume after elections

Greenblatt rips PLO official: I want peace, do you?

US envoy responds to PLO's Hanan Ashrawi, who said US administration has zero credibility.

Greenblatt rips PLO official: I want peace, do you?

Greenblatt: Report on peace plan 'not accurate'

US Special Representative says Israeli TV report on "Deal of the Century" is inaccurate, says speculation on its contents is unhelpful.

Greenblatt: Report on peace plan 'not accurate'

Abbas spokesman: No peace without withdrawals

PA chairman's spokesman rejects any agreement without a full Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders.

Abbas spokesman: No peace without withdrawals

Jordanian King, Egyptian President call for 'two-state solution'

King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi affirm importance of efforts to achieve peace based on two-state solution.

Jordanian King, Egyptian President call for 'two-state solution'

'Do you think Arabs wear a neon sign with the word stupid?'

PLO leader Saeb Erekat lashes out at Secretary of State following his speech in Cairo.

'Do you think Arabs wear a neon sign with the word stupid?'

PA official: Israel leading to 'one-state reality'

Senior Fatah official claims Israel doesn't want peace, threatens PA will redefine its relations with Jewish state.

PA official: Israel leading to 'one-state reality'

Greenblatt:

'The UN General Assembly has chosen to defend terrorism'

Trump's envoy: We are in the final stages of developing peace plan which we hope will work towards ending Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

'The UN General Assembly has chosen to defend terrorism'

Oman to mediate Israel-PA talks?

Oman’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington, reportedly to discuss mediation efforts Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Oman to mediate Israel-PA talks?

EU: Peace plan not based on 'two-state solution' will fail

Eight European Union member states say peace plan not based on "internationally agreed parameters" would risk being condemned to failure.

EU: Peace plan not based on 'two-state solution' will fail

PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'

Saeb Erekat challenges Israeli PM to meet PA chairman anywhere in the world.

PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'

Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs

US Ambassador to Israel: Possible alliances between Israel and Arab states give the Israeli public some confidence.

Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs

Lavrov: Russia willing to mediate Israel-PA talks

Russian foreign minister says his country is ready to host a meeting between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

Lavrov: Russia willing to mediate Israel-PA talks

'The only consideration is Israel's national interest'

Prime Minister's Office responds to comments by Israeli official that Trump peace plan may be delayed due to early elections in Israel.

'The only consideration is Israel's national interest'

Abbas: Hamas plotting to thwart establishment of a state

PA chairman accuses Israel, US and Hamas of conspiring to thwart the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Abbas: Hamas plotting to thwart establishment of a state

Abbas: Trump's peace plan will not pass, the occupation must end

PA chairman blasts US peace initiative, says Palestinian people are facing a "provocation" that has been ongoing since Balfour Declaration.

Abbas: Trump's peace plan will not pass, the occupation must end

Florida Imam: 'Palestine' in its entirety should be liberated

During Friday sermon at a mosque in Florida, Imam says "Palestine" should be liberated at all costs.

Florida Imam: 'Palestine' in its entirety should be liberated

PA official: Oman offered to mediate Israel-PA talks

Senior PA official says sultan of Oman offered to play a role in mediating peace talks. Greenblatt welcomes Netanyahu visit to Oman.

PA official: Oman offered to mediate Israel-PA talks

PA leader asks China to support Abbas' peace initiative

PA cabinet leader hosts Chinese Vice President, urges him to support Abbas initiative which calls for international peace conference.

PA leader asks China to support Abbas' peace initiative

Jerusalem the capital of 'Palestine'? Not anytime soon

Senior US official makes clear to Arutz Sheva: Possibility of recognizing East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital is not on the agenda.

Jerusalem the capital of 'Palestine'? Not anytime soon

White House denies Lauder sent by Trump to meet Abbas

White House denies Israeli TV report that Trump had sent WJC President to convince Abbas to resume peace talks.

White House denies Lauder sent by Trump to meet Abbas

Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever

Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".

Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever

Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'

German Chancellor speaks with PA chairman days after her visit to Israel.

Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

Yesh Atid chairman presents the diplomatic principles of his party.

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

'Abbas is not helping the Palestinian people'

US ambassador Haley meets Netanyahu, calls on PA chairman to return to the negotiating table.

'Abbas is not helping the Palestinian people'

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Speaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state.

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Abbas denies refusing talks with Israel

PA chairman denies US claims that the PA refused to enter peace talks with Israel, says he is ready for talks.

Abbas denies refusing talks with Israel

Greenblatt: Israel-Egypt treaty is proof that peace is possible

Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations praises peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.

Greenblatt: Israel-Egypt treaty is proof that peace is possible