peace talks

Dead hostages, no ceasefire, quantum mechanics & free will

Our hopes and wishes for peace are directed in the wrong direction; therefore, we are disappointed and fail to achieve our desired goal.

The Palestinians deserve nothing

They have utterly failed to prepare themselves for a future living beside their Jewish neighbors in peace. Nor do they want to. Opinion.

Pinchas: When the only path to peace is through the spear

Pinchas understood that fighting to eradicate evil is the only path to real and lasting peace and security.

The Conceptzia: Two States - Land for Peace

The two-state conceptzia, like other fatal errors in Israel's history, relies on the delusion that there is a willingness to live in peace with Israel as a Jewish State. Intafadas and multiple Gaza Wars do not deter Israelis who stand by the two-state conceptzia. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Stop pursuing a Palestinian state and pursue peace

The US, UK, and EU openly talk about recognizing a Palestinian state when the war with Hamas is over, rewarding mass murder and hate and pushing peace farther into the distant future. Op-ed.

Netanyahu and MBS talks could include implementing HKOPS

The PLO and Hamas may have to accept thie agreed Israel-Saudi position that puts them on the back burner. Op-ed.

First denazification, then peace

The road to peace must have denazification implementation at its starting point. Op-ed.

Mass blindness and voluntary self-deception

The experts know the truth about peace. The so-called experts do not. And virtually the entire Western world doesn’t seem to care.Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

PM tells Bloomberg he is confident in peace talks with Saudi Arabia, Palestinian issue has little relevance to the talks.

PA cabinet leader:

'Biden is the only president who hasn't promoted peace'

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh slams the United States for not presenting any initiative to revive the peace process with Israel.

During Abbas visit:

China establishes 'strategic partnership' with PA

PA chairman welcomed with full military honors in Beijing, as China seeks to deepen its involvement in the Middle East.

PA chairman to visit China after offer to mediate Israel talks

China announces Mahmoud Abbas will make a state visit to the country at the invitation of President Xi.

Report:

US demanding Israel drop judicial reform for Saudi peace talks

Biden admin reportedly warns it won't agree to mediate Israel-Saudi talks unless judicial reforms are dropped.

Survey:

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

Chinese Foreign Minister:

'We're ready to help facilitate Israel-PA peace talks'

China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, speaks to Israeli and PA counterparts, expresses concerns over intensifying tensions.

Netanyahu to CNN:

'We've taken action against certain Iranian weapons development'

PM Netanyahu tells Jake Tapper: If we wait for the Palestinians, we’re not going to have peace.

PA chairman:

'Don't deal with new Israeli government'

Mahmoud Abbas: Don't deal with Israeli government that does not "recognize the principles of international legitimacy".

PA envoy:

'We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution'

PA's UN envoy says he expects Netanyahu's government to be "colonial, racist, and extremist".

Palestinian Authority:

'Agreements with fascists like Ben Gvir could hurt peace talks'

PA blasts coalition agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit: A potentially catastrophic impact.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him'

PA chairman says he will have to deal with Netanyahu even though he believes Netanyahu is not interested in making peace.

Abbas to Putin:

'We don't trust America to mediate conflict with Israel'

PA chairman tells Russian President he does not trust the US but is "completely satisfied" with Russia's position towards Palestinian Arabs.

Abbas at the UN:

'Israel is no longer a reliable peace partner'

PA chairman attacks Israel at UN General Assembly, claims it is deliberately impeding progress toward a two-state solution.

Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

In meeting with PA chairman, French President calls for resumption of talks that will result in a “just and lasting peace”.

Al-Sisi's office:

'Lapid and Al-Sisi discussed resumption of peace process'

Egyptian President's spokesman after conversation with Lapid: The two agreed to arrange meetings in order to revitalize peace negotiations.

Report:

Israel rejected US proposal for summit with PA

Barak Ravid of Axios reports that Israel rejected proposal by Biden administration to hold high-level summit with PA officials.

Biden's visit to Israel:

'No chance of peace talks resuming despite his wishes'

Former ambassador Danny Ayalon says there is 'No Palestinian leadership to speak of.'

Do we pray for Peace or for Revenge?

Are they contradictory aspirations or do they synergize?

How the West’s appeasement mentality brings not peace, but war

The US gov't doesn't grasp the fact that tyrants and extremists regard compromise as proof of weakness and an incentive for aggression.Op-ed

Associated Press reporter admits covering up for Arafat

Arafat was clearly delusional in the interview with AP reporter, which they admit today, but he was portrayed as a man of peace. Opinion.

Watch out for Biden's submission to Iran.

Biden would love nothing more than to give his predecessor a thumb in the eye by satisfying the demands of the Mullahs to make peace. Op-ed.

King of Morocco: We'll push for resumption of Israeli-PA talks

King Mohammed VI says Morocco will push for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace negotiations.

UN anti-Jewish bias blocks the road to peace

November 29 is the UN's farcical International Solidarity Day for the "Palestinian People" - with none for the Jewish people. Opinion.

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

PA chairman holds private audience with Pope Francis, meets top Vatican officials who stress importance of resuming peace talks.

Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis

PA chairman calls on Israel to start a new political track based on the two-state solution.

'Abraham Accords not a substitute for two-state solution'

State Department officials say US working to expand Abraham Accords, but they are not a substitute for the "two-state solution".

Abbas to Al-Sisi: We're ready to achieve peace with Israel

PA chairman tells Egyptian President the PA is ready to resume peace talks under the auspices of the Middle East Quartet.

Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks

Egypt's intelligence service preparing to put the final touches on a "new peace initiative".

PA: We welcome any international peace initiative

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community "to protect the principle of the two-state solution".

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

Senior PA official says Palestinian Arabs insist that any future peace talks with Israel be held as part of international peace conference.

China to step up its involvement in Israel-PA conflict

Chinese Foreign Minister: The two-state solution is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian question.

President Isaac Herzog: Jihan Sadat worked for peace

President Isaac Herzog expresses his condolences to the Egyptian people on the passing of Sadat's widow.

Biden admin gives Israel a reprieve on PA issue

Report: US has conveyed a message to Israel that it will not bother the new government on Palestinian Arab issue until a budget is passed.

Egypt calls on Israel to act to reach regional peace

Egyptian Foreign Minister calls on new Israeli government to take “brave decisions” towards reaching a peace deal.

The voice of reason goes unheard

Wars can be started much more easily than making peace. Peace is sought by those with future visions of development and construction. Op-ed.

UAE: We're ready to facilitate peace between Israel and PA

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince tells Egyptian President the UAE is ready to work to preserve Gaza ceasefire and achieve peace.

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia is ready to facilitate direct Israel-PA dialogue.

China seeks to restart Israel-PA peace talks

Chinese government plans to invite Israelis and Palestinian Arabs to hold talks in China.

Mideast Quartet calls for 'meaningful' Israel-PA negotiations

Four members of so-called Middle East Quartet discuss resumptions of talks to resolve Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Diplomats seek to revive Israel-PA talks

Officials from UN, EU, Egypt, Jordan, Germany and France announce potential “small steps” towards reviving peace talks.

The patronizing politics of peace panderers

Left-wing assumptions that Arabs who choose to sell lands to KKL-JNF are incapable of knowing their own best interests is patronizing.Op-ed.

'Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s future'

Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister, tells him the US believes in a two-state solution.

Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference

Russian Foreign Minister proposes Middle East peace conference to be held in the spring or in the summer.

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

Munich Group, made up of Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan, meets in Cairo, urges US involvement in peace talks.

Abbas: We're committed to a just and comprehensive peace

PA chairman reiterates call for an international peace conference, says Quartet is the only body authorized to sponsor negotiations.

Morocco's government casts a shadow over Trump's peace plan

Morocco backing negotiations on Trump Peace Plan could help end the Arab-Jewish conflict. Op-ed.

PA official: Tripartite move to support int'l peace conference

PA envoy says there is a joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian move to support international peace conference.

Egypt working to advance peace process

Egyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is working to prevent Israel from taking "unilateral measures" that will not build trust.

Hanukkah miracles: No cell phones

One homebased miracle if it happens, and one foreign affairs miracle. Both seemed impossible once.

Abbas, Jordan's King hope Biden will revive peace talks

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood.

PA official: We're ready to renew talks with Israel

PA “foreign minister”: We're ready to renew talks with Israel if they are based on respect for UN resolutions.