Current ‘pause’ in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations ‘untenable’
Outgoing European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso told the Herzliya Conference on Sunday that the current “pause” in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations was “untenable in the long run.” One reason, he said, is that a “simple pause can bring about further deterioration in the situation.” Barroso said the EU understood that Israel needed “robust assurances” that […]
Failed peace talks were not a ‘waste of time’
US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said Sunday that the nine months of US-mediated negotiations, which ended late in April without an agreement between the sides, was “not a waste of time,” but served to “break new ground,” which will be helpful when the sides eventually return to the negotiating table. Speaking at the annual […]
Report: Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Jordan
United States Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to start a two-day visit to Jordan Wednesday, where he will meet with Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, Jordanian daily newspaper al-Arab al-Yawm reported Sunday. The report, cited by the Ma’an news agency, quoted a “high-profile” Jordanian official as saying that Abbas and Kerry […]
Livni and Kerry Meet in London to ‘Catch Up’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met on Thursday with Israel’s chief peace negotiator, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni in London, AFP reported.
Peace Talks Can Continue, Despite Unity Deal
Palestinian leaders are insisting stalled peace talks with Israel can move forward, arguing a unity pact between Fatah and Hamas
Settlements delegitimize Israel on int’l stage
Justice Minister and chief negotiator Tzipi Livni (Hatnua) condemned the settlements in undermining Israel and contributing to “the delegitimization of Israel in the eyes
Netanyahu nixed agreement with Palestinians that reached final stages
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu put the brakes on meetings between President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas three years ago
Obama expresses commitment to two-state solution
US President Barack Obama is sent his “warmest wishes” to the Israeli people as Israel celebrate 66 years of independence, pledging to work with Israel “to support a two-state solution