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UN envoy: Israeli 'settlements' are an impediment to peace

UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov singles out Israel while ignoring a request to condemn Hezbollah.

PA welcomes French peace initiative

PA welcomes French peace initiative, which calls for recognition of Palestine if an international peace conference fails.

Israel: PA official's comments prove they don't want peace

Israeli officials respond to PA Foreign Minister's declaration that there will "never" be direct talks with Israel again.

Netanyahu's office denies cooperation with Quartet report

PMO denies Israel agreed to cooperate with the process of compiling a report on the freeze in the peace process.

Quartet to compile a report on peace talks

Quartet to formulate a report with recommendations for measures to end the escalation of violence and promote a two-state solution.

Ya'alon and Jordan's King Abdullah meet in Munich

Defense Minister meets Jordanian King, discusses regional developments and the peace process with the Palestinians.

Israel, EU end dispute over labeling decision

Netanyahu and EU foreign policy chief end a freeze on talks regarding the peace process, imposed by Israel following EU labeling decision.

PA asks EU to recognize 'Palestine'

Fatah Central Committee member Nabil Shaath calls on EU to impose sanctions on Israel in order to end the "occupation".

Fatah official: The Americans aren't an 'honest broker'

Fatah Central Committee member says United States is Israel's "strategic ally" and therefore cannot broker peace talks.

Ban Ki-moon 'ashamed' at lack of progress in peace talks

Days after repeatedly attacking Israel, UN chief says he is working for benefit of the people in the region.

Netanyahu: Israel ready to talk but no pre-conditions

Netanyahu blasts French proposal for peace talks as an 'incentive' for Palestinians 'not to compromise.'

Hamas: Peace talks are a 'waste of time'

Hamas spokesman says the group rejects France's latest peace initiative, notes Hamas views peace talks as useless.

Abbas welcomes France's peace proposal

PA chairman supports French initiative to jumpstart the peace process through international peace conference.

'Will France also offer international conference for ISIS?'

Political officials express fury over French proposal. US also prefers solution that is not unilateral.

PA announces new UN campaign to renew peace talks

PA’s UN envoy says PA may try to pass resolution condemning "settlements" as part of a campaign to force peace talks on Israel.

France threatens to recognize 'Palestine' if peace efforts fail

French Foreign Minister says his country would recognize a Palestinian state if efforts to resume peace talks fail.

Report: France trying to get Netanyahu and Abbas to meet

Channel 2 News reports that France is trying to organize a regional conference on security that will force Netanyahu and Abbas to meet.

Abbas: We will not back down from our demands

PA chairman dismisses the idea of "negotiations for the sake of negotiations" with Israel.

US indicates Abbas lied about peace talks

State Department shoots down Abbas's claims his negotiation attempts were snubbed by Netanyahu, saying it isn't aware of the attempts.

Chinese President calls for creation of Palestinian state

China's President says his country supports the creation of a Palestinian state with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.

Abbas: Israel only wants to continue the 'occupation'

PA chairman blasts Israel in speech marking Fatah's anniversary, blames Jewish state for the failure to achieve peace.

Israel to PA: Stop terror wave and peace talks can be renewed

PA officials say Israel conditioned a return to peace talks on an end to the current terror wave.

Erekat denies suggesting secret peace talks with Israel

PLO Secretary-General denies Israeli report that he proposed to start secret negotiations with Israel last summer.

Abbas advisor: Americans are victims of the 'Jewish lobby'

Mohammad Shtayyeh, a senior advisor to PA chairman, claims the United States can't be an honest broker in peace talks.

Kerry warns: Israel could become a 'unitary state'

Secretary of State warns that without the two-state solution, terrorist groups will be strengthened and Israel could be "one big fortress".

American UN ambassador criticizes Israeli 'settlement growth'

Ambassador Samantha Power speaks at Haaretz Conference, says Israeli "settlements" raise questions about its objectives.

Erekat: Make peace or ISIS will take over

Senior PLO leader warns that if Israel doesn't agree to a Palestinian state, ISIS jihadists will replace the PA.

Rivlin: Obama 'concerned' about Abbas's future

President Rivlin says President Obama expressed concern over the future of the PA chairman and the peace talks.

Rivlin: Israel should take steps to improve Arabs' lives

Israeli President says there is no solution to conflict with the PA, but Israel should take steps to improve the situation regardless.

Clinton warns: Abbas could be replaced by ISIS flag

Leading presidential candidate tells Saban Forum that PA chairman must be strengthened, says she believes in "two-state solution".

Kerry: 'One-state solution' isn't the answer

Secretary of State lashes out at Israel at Saban Forum, hints Israel isn't serious when it states it favors a "two-state solution".

Peres: Abbas is fighting terrorism

Former President claims PA chairman is a partner for peace, says Netanyahu is failing to promote a diplomatic initiative.

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Trump plans to force peace talks - a la Obama?

Ahead of Israel trip, Trump places onus for lack of peace deal on Israel, saying it has to prove if it's 'willing to sacrifice.'

Report: PLO considering voiding its recognition of Israel

Senior members of the PLO are reportedly considering announcing that the group no longer recognizes Israel.

Abbas admits: 'I rejected Israeli offer of PA state'

Abbas tells Israel TV that he turned down flat an offer by Olmert for a state on the equivalent of 99.5% of Judea and Samaria.

MK Begin: There is 'no solution' to the Arab-Israeli conflict

MK Benny Begin says he does not see a possible agreement with the Arabs, notes the PLO will never agree to concede land.

'Two-state solution is not impossible', declares Kerry

Speaking at the UN, Secretary of State says two-state solution requires courage.

Obama spokesman admits: Two-state solution unlikely

White House spokesman says the administration has concluded that the two-state solution can't be reached before Obama leaves office.

Abbas and Sisi discuss peace process

PA chairman meets Egyptian President to discuss Israel-PA peace talks as well as Egypt's buffer zone in Gaza.

PA 'discouraged' by White House statements on peace

Abbas's spokesman says PA is dissatisfied with White House statement acknowledging that peace talks are stalled.

Obama to ask Netanyahu to avoid 'one-state solution'

Obama's senior advisers says he will discuss with Netanyahu steps to make progress on peace talks.

UN chief: 'Expanding settlements' shattering hopes for peace

In a message marking Rabin assassination, Ban Ki-moon cites "settlements" as one of the things impeding peace.

Thomas Friedman wishes us a "nice life"

Obama touts 'two-state solution' at Rabin memorial

In video address at Rabin memorial in Tel Aviv, President Obama says peace is possible only if there are two states.

New Zealand moves forward with UN peace talks resolution

New Zealand presents draft UN resolution aimed at reviving peace talks despite objection from Israel.

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WJC urges Israel, PA to restart peace talks

Despite Palestinian incitement, violence, World Jewish Congress still believes in two-state solution; calls on Arab world to intervene.

Abbas: Peace talks stalemate is Netanyahu's fault

PA chairman tells local council heads in the Galilee that it's Netanyahu's fault - not his - that peace talks are stuck.

Mogherini urges Netanyahu, Abbas to meet Quartet 'in days'

EU foreign policy chief urges Israeli, PA leaders to meet Quartet envoys in order to restore peace talks.

EU's Mogherini calls for 'concrete steps' to end violence

EU foreign policy chief meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Could Peace Talks Begin Again in Jordan?

Knesset Committee Chairman Tzachi Hanegbi indicates a diplomatic summit may be afoot - if Abbas agrees to attend.

Netanyahu to Indian President: Israel Wants Peace

Israel wants peace with the PA, but that cannot be achieved as long as terrorism continues, Netanyahu tells visiting Indian President.

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Congressman: Abbas is Not a Partner for Peace

Congressman Peter King tells Arutz Sheva he believes PA chairman isn't a peace partner, but it's up to Israel to decide if they trust him.

Quartet to Resume Efforts to Renew Peace Talks

Quartet says it will try to get Israel and the PA to resume peace talks, this time with the help of Arab states.

Liberman: 'The Last Thing the World Should Deal with is Israel'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called on the int'l community to pressure Israel, PA into talks. Liberman: UN's priorities are wrong.

PA: Offer of Return to Negotiation is a Trap

Negotiator Saeb Erekat demands that Europeans guarantee Israeli 'recognition of Palestinian rights.'

UN Invites Quartet, Arab Countries to Restart Israel-PA Talks

Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to be involved in international efforts to 'solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.'

PA Officials Dismisses Netanyahu's Comments on Peace

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat says Netanyahu is prime minister of "the settlers" and isn't serious about peace.

Kerry Believes Israel-PA Talks Can Restart

Secretary of State believes "there is a chance" direct Israel-PA talks can resume.

Herzog: I'm More Extreme Against Terror Than Netanyahu

Opposition head meets with Abbas, urges return of 'peace talks' in response to recent spate of terror attacks.