Israel Palestine Talks

Reexamining the Arab Peace Initiative

Dr. Michael Sharnoff | Posted 03.25.2012

Dr. Michael Sharnoff

While the Middle East Quartet may extend this deadline to continue negotiations, it appears this would have little effect in formulating any comprehensive agreement. Neither side genuinely believes a breakthrough will occur.

The Path to Palestinian Statehood

Steve Sheffey | Posted 01.29.2012

Steve Sheffey

Nothing would do more to undercut the credibility of those who oppose a two-state solution than for the Palestinian Authority to enter into unconditional negotiations with Israel.

Israel: We Won't Share Jerusalem

AP | AMY TEIBEL | Posted 05.25.2011

JERUSALEM — Israel's leader on Sunday dismissed a call from a key government partner to share the holy city of Jerusalem with the Palestinians, ...

Israel, U.S. Debate Who Is More Distracted During Peace Talks

AP | TIA GOLDENBERG | Posted 05.25.2011

JERUSALEM — Israel's defense minister claimed Tuesday that the WikiLeaks crisis was distracting Washington from efforts to restart Mideast peace...

New Hope Possible For Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks

AP | JOSEF FEDERMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister on Sunday proposed nonstop, face-to-face talks with the Palestinian president until a peace agreement is rea...

Palestinian President Holds Rare Meeting With Israelis

AP | KARIN LAUB and MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH | Posted 05.25.2011

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a rare meeting Sunday with dozens of Israeli lawmakers, ex-generals and peace act...

Abbas Says He Won't Resume Talks With Netanyahu

Jerusalem Post | KHALED ABU TOAMEH AND HAVIV RETTIG GUR | Posted 05.25.2011

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated on Sunday his refusal to resume peace talks with Israel unless Binyamin Netanyahu's governmen...