peace talks

'Abbas is not helping the Palestinian people'

US ambassador Haley meets Netanyahu, calls on PA chairman to return to the negotiating table.

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Speaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state.

Abbas denies refusing talks with Israel

PA chairman denies US claims that the PA refused to enter peace talks with Israel, says he is ready for talks.

Greenblatt: Israel-Egypt treaty is proof that peace is possible

Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations praises peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.

Erekat: The US will never introduce a peace plan

Chief PA negotiator accuses US of trying to unilaterally change the terms of reference for any future peace proposal.

Germany criticizes US for shutting down PLO mission

Germany says US decision to close PLO office in Washington will harm efforts to reach two-state solution.

Abbas spokesman: Kushner unaware of reality

Nabil Abu Rudeineh condemns Kushner's remarks to New York Times, accuses US of "irresponsible policy" in the region.

Greenblatt:

'We're prepared for Israeli criticism of peace plan'

US envoy says both Israel and PA can expect parts they will dislike in peace plan, but it is the best path forward.

Expert:

'Just as Trump pressures them, he can also pressure us'

Prof. Shmuel Sandler warns Trump could pressure Israel just as he pressures the PA.

Spanish FM: US losing its role as Israel-PA mediator

Spanish Foreign Minister says Washington is "aligning" with Israel.

Haley: Israel-PA peace plan takes everything into account

US Ambassador to the UN praises Trump administration's peace plan, urges both sides to listen to it when it is presented.

Jordan rules out Palestinian-Jordanian 'confederation'

Jordan rejects idea of a “confederation” between the PA and the Hashemite Kingdom, says Jordan's position is based on two-state solution.

Abbas calls for international peace conference

Abbas revives diplomatic plan he presented at UN Security Council, blasts Nationality Law as "racist".

Abbas claims he wants a demilitarized Palestinian state

PA chairman reportedly tells Israeli academics he supports a demilitarized Palestinian state which will be secured by police.

Netanyahu sees path to peace with PA in Israeli-Arab ties

Netanyahu says peace with Palestinian Arabs could come through normalization of relations with Arab states.

Netanyahu: I see no urgency in unveiling Trump peace plan

Speaking to reporters in Lithuania, PM Netanyahu says it's Trump's choice whether to present the peace plan for Israel and the PA.

PA to Trump: We will not give up on Jerusalem

PA says there will be no solution to the conflict as long as Jerusalem isn't the capital of "Palestine".

Trump: Israel will have to pay a 'high price' in peace talks

Trump says Israel will have to pay a "high price" in its peace talks with the PA in return for the U.S. embassy relocating to Jerusalem.

Abbas blasts Trump: The slap of the century

PA chairman calls for unity against Nationality Law, vows to continue to pay salaries to terrorists.

'Peace can only succeed if it is based on reality'

U.S. negotiators acknowledge neither side will be fully satisfied with peace proposal, but stress that is the only way to achieve peace.

State Department:

'When the peace plan is ready, it will be unveiled'

State Department spokeswoman rejects reports that Trump administration’s peace has been delayed.

Trump setting up policy team for peace plan

Officials say Trump administration staffing up a Middle East policy team in anticipation of unveiling its peace plan.

Erekat: No to reduction in number of 'refugees'

PA officials oppose any change in the definition of "Palestinian refugees" as part of Trump administration's peace efforts.

Sisi to Israel: Take advantage of opportunity for peace

Egyptian President urges Israeli public to make use of an opportunity for peace with Palestinian Arabs.

Saudi Arabia: No peace talks without eastern Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia reportedly tells allies it will not endorse any Middle East peace plan that fails to address Jerusalem or “right of return”.

PA officials scoff at Trump's economic measures

PA officials reject effort by Trump administration to sweeten peace plan with measures aimed at improving economic situation.

Report: Trump's peace plan to include robust economic plan

American official says "Deal of the Century" will be the most detailed package of solutions ever offered.

Hamas official: We will never accept 'Deal of the Century'

Hamas official Talal Nassar stresses the organization will never Trump's peace proposal "even if we are turned into ashes."

Abbas spokesman: We thwarted the 'Deal of the Century'

PA chairman's spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Arabs' steadfastness have led to the thwarting of Trump's peace plan.

Report: Trump administration to focus on Gaza first

Officials say U.S. administration focusing on improving conditions in Gaza in order to pressure PA to resume peace talks.

Arabs rally in Ramallah against Trump peace initiative

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs rally in Ramallah, back Abbas' position on Trump's "Deal of the Century".

White House: Peace efforts will continue

White House press secretary says Kushner and Greenblatt's meetings in the region were productive.

Trump silent on timetable for peace plan

At meeting with Jordanian King, Trump says "progress" made in the Middle East but won't offer timetable for announcing Israel-PA peace plan.

Erekat blasts Kushner after newspaper interview

PLO Secretary General says Trump’s senior adviser "represents a policy of dictation".

Kushner: I'm ready to work with Abbas

Trump's senior adviser sends a message to Palestinian Arabs as PA chairman continues to boycott him. "You deserve a bright future".

Netanyahu meets Kushner and Greenblatt

Prime Minister hosts Trump's advisers for a discussion that dealt mainly with the U.S. peace plan.

Jordan's King to meet Trump

Jordan's King Abdullah II sets off for the United States, will discuss Israel-PA peace with Trump.

PA: No to initiative that will separate Gaza from Judea, Samaria

Abbas spokesman says Palestinians will thwart any American initiative that is contrary to their positions.

PA spokesman: Trump's peace efforts will achieve nothing

Abbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Kushner and Greenblatt's meetings will be a complete failure.

Europe trying to intervene in peace initiative

Britain reportedly planning meeting of foreign ministers from Europe and Arab countries with Jared Kushner.

Kushner and Greenblatt meet Haley and UN chief

Trump's senior adviser and special representative discuss peace efforts in New York ahead of visit to Israel.

Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' isn't happening

PA chairman's spokesman says Trump's peace deal will never succeed if it doesn't include Jerusalem.

Kushner and Greenblatt to visit the region

U.S. Special Representative and Trump's son-in-law will visit the region in attempt to move peace initiative forward.

Erekat and Greenblatt trade barbs

After Trump's special envoy blasts Erekat for false claims about the U.S. role in peace talks, PLO chief fires back.

Friedman in Washington for talks on Trump peace plan

U.S. ambassador to Israel is in Washington for discussions at the White House and State Department about the administration's peace plan.

PLO chief: Trump 'fanning extremism'

PLO secretary-general Saeb Erekat accuses Trump administration of destabilizing the Middle East.

Analysis: Out-of-the-box peace proposals

A possibly realistic approach to the conflict between Arabs and Jews from Bar Ilan University scholar Mordechai Kedar.

Trump's envoy: Hamas using protests to attack Israel

Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas, says Iran is to blame for instability in the region.

Report: Trump asked Netanyahu if he cares about peace

Sources say Trump last year bluntly asked Netanyahu if he actually cares about peace.

Macron assures Abbas of commitment to two-state solution

French President assures PA chairman his country supports peace process based on the two-state solution.

Greenblatt to PA: Time to work for peace

Trump envoy urges PA leaders to solve Gaza's humanitarian situation and work towards peace with Israel.

PA official: We won't accept peace plan without Jerusalem

PA's Washington stresses the PA will not accept any Trump peace plan that does not include eastern Jerusalem.

Greenblatt to Erekat: Roll up your sleeves and get to work

Trump envoy rejects PA negotiator's claims that he is biased in favor of Israel.

Trump's peace plan nearly complete

Trump administration has nearly completed Israel-PA peace plan. It will not include commitment to two-state solution.

German Foreign Minister to PA: Don't tear down bridges

Germany's new foreign minister meets PA leaders, stresses importance of U.S. involvement in peace talks.

Hamas trying to unite Muslims against Trump

Hamas leaders trying to create an international and Arab front in an attempt to block American peace initiative.

Abbas spokesman: We'll thwart Trump's peace plan

PA chairman's spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh threatens increased violence against Israel as U.S. tries to renew peace talks.

PA blasts American policy of 'dictates'

PA bureau in charge of foreign affairs says Washington is biased in favor of Israel and thwarts the efforts to achieve peace.

Report: Abbas under pressure to accept Trump plan

Saudi Crown Prince and Egyptian President reportedly told PA chairman he has no choice but to accept Trump's peace plan.

Netanyahu: The two-state idea does not work

PM Netanyahu to reporters in Washington: We don't want to control the Palestinians, but we will not give up our security.