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Israeli Deputy Minister Calls to "Annul the Oslo Accords"

In NYT op-ed, Likud MK and Deputy Defense Minister says "Two State Solution" is dead, calls for an alternative "Three State Solution."

PA Denies Deal with Israel to Release Another 250 Terrorists

PA denies reports of a deal with Israel to release an additional 250 terrorists, in addition to the 104 already being released.

Israel-PA Negotiations Continue Amid Jordan Valley Controversy

Talks continue apace in Jerusalem on Monday, as PA officials continue to leak details to the press.

Livni 'Willing to Cede Control of Jordan Valley'

Sources close to Prime Minister say Justice Minister continuing to undermine Netanyahu's positions in negotiations.

Abbas: Meet Our Conditions, Then We Can Have Peace

PA Chairman tells university graduates in Jericho: Unless all our demands are met, there will not be a peace agreement with Israel.

Likud Members Doubt that Peace is Possible

"The Arabs' goal has always been to destroy us," says Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin.

Kerry to Syria: You’re Not Off the Hook Yet

"The threat of force remains," Kerry warns Syria in a news conference with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Kerry to Visit Israel on Sunday

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Jerusalem to hold talks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

PLO Official: Chances of Peace Are 'Slim'

PLO's Yasser Abed Rabbo says the "occupation" is to blame for the fact that there is little hopes for peace talks.

PA: Kerry Pressuring EU to Delay Boycott of 'Settlements'

Negotiator Nabil Shaath says EU boycotting guidelines encouraged the PA to resume peace talks with Israel.

Kerry and Abbas Meet in London

No details released to the press of the closed-door meeting between the U.S. Secretary of State and the PA Chairman.

Israel, Palestinian Authority 'Determined' to Continue Talks

US Secretary of State reminds reporters that Syria is not the only thing on Obama's mind; Israelis nervous of 'secretive' talks.

Hundreds March in Ramallah Against Peace Talks

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine organizes march in Ramallah against the peace negotiations with Israel.

PA Minister Announces Dates of Next Terrorist Releases

The remaining PA terrorists will be released on October 29, December 29 and March 28, claims Minister of Prisoner Affairs.

PA Official: Israel Proposed Evicting Communities

Israel has proposed evicting Jews in dozens of communities in Judea and Samaria but leaving the communities intact, claims a PA official.

PA: Peace Talks So Far Have Been 'Futile'

PLO official Yasser Abed Rabbo says that no progress has been recorded in the peace talks and that the U.S. should increase its involvement.

Livni, Erekat, in Secret 'Peace' Meeting Tuesday

The sixth meeting in the “peace talks” will be held in Israel. More murderers to be released after the holidays.

Report: 'Peace Talks' Negotiators Met on Weekend

Israeli and Palestinian Authority teams held another round of secret talks, according to a PA official.

U.S. Reveals: Indyk Took Part in One Peace Meeting

U.S. State Department revealed for the first time that its envoy took part in negotiation meeting; unknown whether any progress was made.

Saar: '1967 Borders' Are Out of the Question

Interior Minister says that Israel will never agree to the PA's demands that it withdraw to the indefensible 1949 Armistice Line.

Hotovely: Likud Policy on PA 'Schizophrenic'

Likud Deputy Minister says diplomatic process is moving toward a dangerous interim accord.

Two States West of the Jordan River 'A Formula for Catastrophe'

Dr Mordechai Nisan explains why he believes that a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria would be "lethal to the Jewish people."

Palestinian Authority Accused of 'Lying' as Talks Continue

Jericho meeting at the home of PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat went ahead as planned, in spite of apparent misinformation by PA officials.

Livni 'Undermining Israel's Interests' in Talks

Prime Minister reportedly concerned over Livni's independent "promises" to the PA, America, including dividing Jerusalem.

Palestinian State in Jordan 'Inevitable'

Jordanian-Palestinian dissident claims Israeli, Palestinian demands not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Likud MKs: Jewish Construction Must Go On Despite Peace Talks

"Building in Judea and Samaria is not an issue," declares Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis at dedication of new Shomron neighborhood.

Ariel: We Won't be Confined to the Auschwitz Borders

Housing Minister Uri Ariel in the Shomron: Anyone who thinks that Israel will retreat to the pre-1967 borders is wrong.

Fatah Stresses: We're Not Giving Up 'Right of Return'

Abbas's faction stresses that it is not giving up on the demand to flood Israel with millions of PA Arabs.

Hotoveli: We Shouldn't Fear a 'Bi-National State'

Controversial comments made at Jerusalem conference discussing alternative "Two State Solution."

Netanyahu: Peace with PA won't Stop Iran

Prime Minister tells French Fabius “an endemic instability” threatens the entire Middle East, not because of Israel.

Danon: Israeli Covert Ops in Syria? Baseless

Deputy defense minister says Likud will be tested if Livni succeeds in negotiating a “peace” deal.

French FM: Israel-PA Peace Would be Like a 'Thunderbolt'

France’s Foreign Minister says that a successful outcome to peace negotiations would be like a "thunderbolt" for peace in the Middle East.

Gaza Residents Protest Israeli-PA Peace Talks

Hundreds of people protested against Israeli-PA peace talks, in marches organized by the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups.

Abbas: A Peace Agreement Would End the Conflict

"We won't ask to return to Jaffa or Acre," PA Chairman tells members of the Meretz party.

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Time for a 'Plan B'?

Unconvinced by current talks, a controversial new initiative is set to be discussed at a Jerusalem conference next week.

PLO Official Criticizes US Role in Negotiations

Yasser Abbed Rabbo criticizes the US for "not participating" in meetings between Israel and the PA.

PA Threatens to Sue Israel Over Building Tenders

Palestinian Authority shows its confidence in talks by threatening to sue Israel over building plans it knew about prior to negotiations.

Erekat: The U.S. Guaranteed All Our Preconditions Will be Met

PA negotiator claims: Before we agreed to resume peace talks, the U.S. guaranteed us in writing that all our preconditions will be met.

Third 'Positive' Peace Meeting Concludes

Hours after a second secret meeting, Israeli and PA concluded a third meeting as part of the renewed peace talks between the sides.

Israeli, PA Negotiators Met Secretly for the Second Time

PA official reveals secret meeting on condition of anonymity, as talks continue away from the eyes of those they will effect.

Who's Afraid of 'Delegitimization'?

Livni Hints Labor should Replace Bayit Yehudi

Justice Minister says the present makeup of the coalition makes "peace talks" more difficult.

Israeli Official to U.S.: Back Egypt Army or Risk Peace Talks

Israel is worried that if the U.S. alienates Egypt, it would negatively affect the renewed peace talks.

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PA Radio: One Day Israel 'Will be Palestine Again'

Is there any hope for peace when the Palestinian Authority continues to strive towards the destruction of the Jewish state?

U.S. Giving PA $148M

Resuming "peace talks" with Israel is paying off for the Palestinian Authority.

Poll: Majority of Israelis Don't Think Peace is Possible

According to new poll, almost 80% of Israelis don't believe the renewed peace talks will result in a deal that will end the conflict.

Netanyahu: Conflict is Not About the 'Settlements'

The Arab-Israeli conflict is rooted in the Arabs' refusal to recognize Israel, Netanyahu tells UN chief.

Ban Ki-Moon Calls on Israel, PA to Overcome "Skepticism"

UN Secretary General urges: "We must overcome the deep skepticism that comes from 20 years of stalemate."

Survey: Most Israelis Oppose New Withdrawal

Most Israelis think Oslo Accords were bad for Israel, and oppose giving up Judea and Samaria.

Ban in Ramallah: Happy to Visit 'Palestine'

UN chief apparently believes that the PA's upgrade by the General Assembly is enough for 'Palestine' to already exist.

Shaked Lashes out in Letter to Kerry Over Terrorist Release

In letter publicized to the press, Shaked attacks US pressure to release terrorists: "You are putting me and my children's lives at risk"

Iran: We Are 'Hostile' to Israel-PA Talks

Iran declares it is against the renewed peace talks, says "the Zionist regime does as it wants."

Israel-PA Meeting Ends After Five Hours

First meeting in this round of negotiations described as "long and serious".

Israel-PA Talks to Begin Today in Jerusalem

Amid an air of secrecy, Israeli and Palestinian Authority chief negotiators are set to begin renewed "peace talks" in Israel's capital.

Peres Hosts GOP Representatives

The sanctions against Iran are important in the struggle against its becoming a nuclear state, Peres tells Eric Cantor.

Kerry Warned Netanyahu: If Talks Fail, Israel Will be Isolated

John Kerry warned that if his latest peace mission is unsuccessful, Israel will be isolated, according to columnist Jeffrey Goldberg.

Netanyahu: EU Boycott Undermines Peace

The EU boycott of Israeli entities beyond the 1949 Armistice Line will negatively affect peace, PM tells Germany's Foreign Minister.

Hamas: Peace Talks Only Make the 'Occupation' Look Good

Hamas rejects the renewed peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, says they are futile.

Kerry: Israeli Construction Was Expected

U.S. Secretary of State says Israel's announcement of new construction was expected and should not interfere with talks.

Palestinian Authority Denies Jewish Right to Western Wall

Claim is the latest example in a string of anti-Israel propaganda, as "peace talks" set to begin.