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Israel Formally Accepts Quartet Plan to Restart Talks with PA

The State of Israel has formally accepted a plan by the Quartet to restart final status negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

MK Katz: Netanyahu Revealing His New Positions

MK Katz responds to Netanyahu's intention to return to peace negotiations, calls Land of Israel activists in Likud to leave the party.

Bibi Says ‘Yes’ to Quartet, Leaves Abbas Up a Diplomatic Tree

Netanyahu agrees to the Quartet’ idea for renewed talks with the PA and may have checkmated Abbas, who cannot back down from his UN ploy.

Abbas Turns Down Quartet, Demands Agreement before ‘Talks’

Abbas, after rebuffing Obama, now rejects the Quartet’s proposal for resuming talks because it does not include pre-conditions.

Following UN Speeches: Quartet Sets Timetable for Talks

Quartet sets new timetable for talks between Israel and the PA: proposals within three months and substantial progress within six months.

Frantic Quartet Efforts to Fend Off PA Statehood Bid

The US and the EU moved up their final efforts to fend off a bid by the PA to gain statehood through the UN rather than talks with Israel.

Hamas Rulers of Gaza Oppose PA's UN Statehood Bid

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza announce their opposition to the Palestinian Authority's bid for statehood recognition at the U.N.

Tony Blair: It's Not in Anyone's Interest Not to Make Peace

Tony Blair after receiving a token for appreciation for advancing peace: Return to direct negotiations. Peace is in everyone's interests.

PA Rejects Vatican Status at UN without EU Recognition

The Palestinian Authority again refuses any compromise on its demands and will not settle for UN status similar to that of the Vatican.

Break Up the ‘Quartet,’ Says ZOA

Disband the “Quartet” – UN, EU. US and Russia – because of its bias against Israel, says the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA).

Quartet Ignores Israeli 'Consensus'

The international Quartet is 'greatly concerned' by construction in an area Israel sees as part of national consensus.

Arab League Submitting PA Statehood Bid

The Arab League plans to back the PA's bid for statehood at the UN in September as Russia scuttles the Quartet's plans to openly oppose the move.

PLO Holds U.S. Responsible for Israel's 'Racist' Policies

Following the Quartet's failed meeting, PLO says it holds the United States responsible for Israel's 'racist' policies.

Quartet at a Loss for Words

The “Quartet” not only has been unable to advance a deal between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, it also cannot find the words to say so.

Quartet Tries Resurrection of the Dead

The Quartet looks for a way to resurrect the long-dead “peace process,” which already has been buried by Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Abbas Dictates Terms to Quartet

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas dictated his terms for dropping his UN statehood bid to the Quartet, demands they adopt his negotiating position

Quartet to Meet Next Week on PA Statehood Bid

The Quartet of peacekeeping nations is scheduled to meet next week on how to deal with the PA's bid for U.N. recognition.

Advisor to Abbas: Hamas Has No Need to Recognize Israel

An aide to Abbas, set to sign a unity pact with Hamas, says PA does not have to recognize Israel. Hamas has changed, he maintains.

Bibi Launches Diplomatic Offensive; PA Says ‘Mind Your Business’

Netanyahu launches a diplomatic offensive in Europe and called on Abbas to cancel the unity pact with Hamas. The PA says it is a ”domestic issue.”

US Blocks Quartet Move to Propose Pro-PA Final Status Plan

The US blocks a Quartet move to impose on Israel a final status plan for the Palestinian Authority. Media said it would help the "peace process.”

Netanyahu in Moscow

PM Netanyahu is in Moscow on a one-day official visit, where he will discuss Iran, Syria, and the negotiations with the PA.

Quartet to Push New Negotiations

As Fatah seeks to reconcile with Hamas, the Quartet hopes to push Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table.

Quartet: Direct Negotiations Without Building Freeze

Quartet statement to be released on Friday calls Israel and PA to begin direct negotiations but does not mention the building freeze.

Israel Set to Reject Quartet Demands for 'Peace in One Year'

Israel will say 'no' to Quartet's expected demand that direct negotiations end in one year's time. U.S. to invite Israel, PA to direct talks.

Barak: Embargo on Gaza is the Same as on Ramallah and Jenin

Barak points out that Israel's announced relaxation of restrictions on aid shipments to Gaza also apply to the PA in Judea and Samaria.

British Lawmakers Push for Talks With Hamas

British lawmakers push for talks with the Hamas terror group, call current policy unsuccessful.