peace talks

Kerry Holds Fresh Talks As Pollard Deal on the Line

Focus shifts from making peace deal to extending talks at all as Kerry tries to convince Israel to trade more terrorists for Pollard.

US Officials Confirm Pollard's Release is on the Table

Obama administration negotiating with Israel to secure Pollard's release - but it would mean 'significant concessions' for Israel.

PA Threatens Israel with 'Diplomatic Offensive'

Lawmaker on behalf of Abbas's Fatah party says the PA should go to the UN if Israel fails to release the fourth terrorist group.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet, No Progress Made

Kerry, on a visit to the region in attempt to save the failing peace talks, to meet Abbas on Tuesday morning.

Ramallah Gives Kerry Ultimatum Over Peace Talks

PA to US: get Israel to release terrorist prisoners within 24 hours - or we will run to the UN instead.

Team Obama Considers Israel a 'Hostile Power'

Deputy Minister Urges Israel to Stand Strong Over Role in Talks

Deputy Minister Ze'ev Elkin, in Arutz Sheva interview, explains why Israel should stand strong - and prevent capitulating to PA.

Report: Pollard to Go Free on Pesach?

US reportedly offers Jonathan Pollard's freedom in exchange for fourth terrorist release - around Passover, the Jewish holiday of freedom.

PA Calls Israeli Proposal to Release More Terrorists 'Blackmail'

Israel's proposal to tie 4th phase of terrorist release to extension of talks is extortion, PA official claims.

Opposition Leader, Jordanian King Meet Over Peace Talks

Latest last-minute bid to save failing talks between Israel, PA includes visit by Labor head to Amman.

Terrorist Prisoners Campaign for Own Release

Announcement in Palestinian media threatens political action, possible hunger strikes if fourth batch of terrorist release cancelled.

Building Freeze instead of Terrorist Releases?

Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin pushes construction freeze as a means of saving peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry Makes Sudden Unannounced Israel Visit in Bid to Save Talks

In an attempt to salvage failing peace talks, Kerry makes another visit to Israel to meet with Netanyahu, Abbas.

Kerry Speaks with Netanyahu Ahead of Possible Visit

U.S. Secretary of State speaks with PM Netanyahu amid reports he is planning another trip to the Middle East.

Kerry Considering Yet Another Middle East Trip

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may come to the Middle East on Monday in order to save the failing peace process.

Prisoner Release

PM: Prisoner Release Holdup to be Resolved 'In a Matter of Days'

Netanyahu says no more prisoner releases without 'clear benefits'; sources say Abbas pressuring to release arch-terrorist Barghouti.

PA Biding Its Time After Fourth Terrorist Release Postponed

Palestinian Arab sources say the PA is waiting for the US to response formally to Israel's decision not to release terrorists before acting.

PA Official: Releasing Terrorists 'Good for the Morale'

PA official who was jailed in Israel tells Likud Central Committee members that releasing terrorists "creates a good atmosphere."

Minister Says Talks with PA are Doomed – Temporarily

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz says Abbas 'torpedoing' talks; tells of a 'long and friendly' conversation with Turkish president.

Palestinian Authority Hopes Prisoner Release 'Delay' Only Brief

Fourth batch of convicted terrorists not released as scheduled on Saturday night - but is it just a brief delay?

PA: Israel Will Regret Not Releasing the Terrorists

Fatah official says the international community will hold Israel responsible for hurting the peace process by not releasing terrorists.

State Department Denies Israel-PA Talks are Failing

U.S. denies that the peace talks have failed, despite earlier reports that Israel is refusing to release the fourth batch of terrorists.

Former Islamist Says 'Palestinian Leadership' Preventing Peace

Former member of Egyptian terrorist group says 'suffering of Palestinians' caused by their leadership's 'barbaric attitude towards Jews'.

Fatah Calls For Renewed Terrorism Against Israel

Fatah official declares 'the rifle is here,' Abbas's party ready to leave talks and return to armed combat at any time.

MK Yogev: No Country Would Release Murderers

MK Motti Yogev blasts Israel’s plan to release terrorists as a “gesture” to the PA, points an accusing finger at the Americans.

Kerry Meets Abbas in a Bid to Save Peace Talks

After cutting short a trip to Rome, Secretary of State holds meeting with Abbas in a bid to keep peace talks from failing.

PA Foreign Minister: Agreement With Israel to be 'Non-Binding'

Top Palestinian Authority diplomat says nine-month negotiating period won't end in deal; PA preparing to take 'unilateral steps'.

Bennett doesn't Believe US Offer on Pollard

'I'm very skeptical,' says Bayit Yehudi head. 'I still haven't seen the US put its hand in its pocket on Pollard.'

Jonathan Pollard to Go Free?

US Offers Israel Pollard for Terrorist Release, More Talks

If Israel does not go back on releasing the fourth batch of terrorists, and continues 'peace talks,' Pollard will go free, says IDF Radio.

Kerry Announces Surprise Meeting with Abbas

U.S. Secretary of State to interrupt a visit to Italy to meet with PA Chairman in Amman, amid impasse in peace talks.

Abbas: Israel Trying to Get Out of Releasing Terrorists

PA Chairman launches a tirade against Israel, says it is responsible for the peace talks not progressing.

All Eyes on Abbas

Leftist MKs Under Fire for Pressuring Netanyahu

Idea to swap construction freeze for terrorist release sharply criticized, as official notes the request's 'suspicious' timing.

Arab Summit to Back Rejection of 'Jewish state'

Kuwait summit expected to stand by Mahmoud Abbas, PA stubbornness in peace talks with Israel.

Palestinian Arabs Favor Extending Talks if Terrorists Freed

A majority of Palestinian Arabs would support extending peace talks if Israel releases more terrorists, finds new poll.

Abbas Sets Conditions for Extension of Talks

PA Chairman agrees to extend peace talks, but only if Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria and releases more terrorists.

Jewish Home MK: Israel Should 'Blow Up' the Talks

"Am I in favor of blowing up the talks? Absolutely," MK Motti Yogev tells Arutz Sheva.

Most Israelis Not in Favor of Withdrawal from Judea and Samaria

Poll reveals majority of Israelis don't support land concessions, cannot relate to Abbas as a 'partner for peace'.

Erekat: Israel Systemically Makes Effort to Spoil Talks

Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Deputy Minister Would Rather Resign Than See Terrorists Released

Danny Danon, in Arutz Sheva interview, declares that principles come before politics - and that a fourth release can open a Pandora's box.

J Street Backs PA Refusal to Recognize Israel as a Jewish State

Controversial 'pro-Israel' lobbying group comes under fire for once again opposing Israeli position in negotiations.

Jordan's King: Jordan is Palestine? That's an Illusion

Jordan’s King Abdullah II hit outs at "Israeli extremists" who say that a Palestinian state already exists in Jordan.

Abbas Insists the PA Will Not Yield in Peace Talks

Ramallah thumbs nose at US, Israel, as it says 'threats and intimidation' will not work.

PA: 'Settlements' Caused the Talks to Fail

A spokesman for PA Chairman Abbas claims that Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria had caused peace talks to reach an impasse.

Galon Accuses Netanyahu of 'Rewriting History'

PM Netanyahu and Meretz head argue at the Knesset, as Galon claims Netanyahu is ignoring the "Palestinian history".

In Talks with Obama, Abbas Demanded Release of Top Murderers

Palestinian Authority chairman wants arch-murderer Barghouti, PFLP head Saadat to be freed.

Livni: Terrorist Release Depends on Abbas

Livni: the PA will have to show seriousness in talks in order for Israel to go ahead with the release of the fourth batch of terrorists.

PA Official: Recognizing Israel 'Hurts the Refugees'

Fatah member Nabil Shaath denies he said that the PA is willing to consider recognizing Israel as a Jewish state after talks conclude.

Israel May Block Final Terrorist Release

Senior diplomatic source: if talks with the PA reach a dead end, Israel will reconsider freeing last batch of murderers.

Ashton: The EU is Against Boycotts of Israel

"We don't want to see Israel isolated," says EU foreign policy chief.

Erekat: Israel Must Choose - 'Settlements' or Peace

Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for lack of progress in peace talks, says negotiations don't need to be extended.

Expert Claims US Interest in PA 'At All-Time Low'

In Arutz Sheva interview, political scientist notes that Abbas is in a difficult position in talks, neither PA nor Israel wants agreement.

PA Blames Debt on 'Area C' of Judea, Samaria

Debt amounting to 4.8 billion dollars could be aided, according to PA official, by collecting 'tax evasion' from Area C residents.

Obama Tells Abbas 'Risks for Peace' are Needed

'We are going to have to take some tough political decisions and risks if we able to move forward,' Obama told visiting Abbas.

Palestinian Arabs Rally Around Abbas Ahead of US Visit

PA residents march in several cities, urging Abbas not to 'give in' to Israel in talks.

Kerry Urges Abbas to 'Make Tough Decisions'

Secretary of State urges PA Chairman "to make the tough decisions that will be necessary" for peace with Israel.

Abbas to Demand Terrorist Release, Construction Freeze

PA Chairman will demand that Israel release arch terrorists and freeze construction in return for continuation of talks.

Minister Erdan: Kerry is Pressuring the Wrong Side

Kerry should ask Abbas why he refuses to recognize a Jewish state, says Minister Gilad Erdan.

Abbas Defiant Ahead of Meeting with Obama

Abbas's spokesman says that PA Chairman will stick to the “fundamental Palestinian principles” in meeting with President Obama.