U.S. Considering Releasing Pollard to Save Peace Talks
U.S. officials fear that the total collapse of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians may be soon approaching, according to a report by Israel Radio.
Settlement Construction Approved Despite Peace Talks
Jerusalem’s city council confirmed on Wednesday that it has granted building permits for 184 new housing units in Jewish areas of East Jerusalem, the Associated Press reported.
Israel Prepares for Possible Attack Against Iran
Top-ranking Israeli government officials have allocated 10 billion shekels ($2.89 billion) to the IDF’s operating budget in anticipation of conflict with Iran.
Abbas Blames Israel for Stalled Peace Talks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday at the White House. Abbas made it clear to the American president that time was running out when it comes to peace talks with Israel.
Palestinian People’s Message to Kerry: Go Away!
Even if Abbas is forced — under U.S. Pressure and threats — to make concessions, the Palestinians will not “relinquish their rights.” “If you make any concession, the people and I will take to the street and chant against you and demand that you go away.” — Qassem Najjar, Palestinian songwriter. The Palestinians feel that […]
Israeli Leaders Slam Kerry for Calling Jewish Recognition a “Mistake”
Israeli leaders are slamming U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for telling members of Congress that Israeli insistence that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state is a “mistake.”
Kerry: Recognition of Israel as Jewish State a “Mistake”
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told members of Congress Thursday that Israel’s insistence that Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state is a big mistake.
Obama’s Report Card – Failing America and Failing Israel
Instead of pressuring Israel to handover land to the Palestinians under the guise of “peace,” President Obama should be concerned about his own scandals and lies on the issues affecting the American people and the US economy, and by extension, Israel and the Middle East. A quick Internet search on President Obama’s policies brings up […]
PA Chief Negotiator Rejects Extending Peace Talks
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat announced that it will not take part in U.S. brokered peace negotiations with Israel beyond April. The United States has been attempting to extend peace talks beyond its April deadline after nine months of talks. Erekat told AFP that “There is no meaning to prolonging the negotiation, even for one […]
Kerry Demands Partial Israeli Settlement Freeze
Israel’s Army Radio reported that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is insisting that the Israeli government impose a construction freeze in settlements that fall outside of communities Israeli would keep in any final-status deal with the Palestinians. Aides to Kerry are arguing that construction freezes would allow negotiations to continue after the April deadline. […]
