Trump Eager to Make “Ultimate Deal” Between Israelis, Palestinians
President Elect Donald J. Trump has reiterated his promise to employ his “Art of the Deal” in achieving lasting peace between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Visits Israel, Lobbies for Peace
Shoukry’s visit to Israel is part of an increased effort by Egypt to mediate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Iranian Commander: 100,000 Missiles Poised to Strike Israel From Arab World
Hezbollah has 100,000 missiles prepared to attack Israel, said General Hossein Salami, the deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, on Friday.
UN’s Ban Ki-Moon in Tel Aviv: “50 Years of Occupation Has Had Devastating Impact on Palestinians”
Ban called for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to assume responsibility in moving the peace process forward.
Pope Francis: “No One Has the Right to Kill in the Name of God”
“I firmly believe that we must promote peace and morality, livelihood and harmony for the younger generation,” Pope Francis said.
Jordanian King Abdullah Appoints Firm Pro-Israel Prime Minister
Jordan’s King Abdullah II appointed a politician known for his strong ties to Israel as the new Jordanian prime minister, Al Jazeera reported.
Egypt Reportedly Moving Forward with Plans for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Egypt is reportedly moving forward with plans to hold a trilateral summit in an effort to forge an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.
Egyptian President Offers to Mediate Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi offered to act as a mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Helping Palestinians “Destroy Themselves”
Anwar Eshki said on Monday that Saudi Arabia would establish an embassy in Tel Aviv in exchange for Israel adopting the Arab Peace Initiative.
Sanders Suspends Jewish Coordinator for Profane Anti-Netanyahu Posts
The decision to hire Zimmerman came after Sanders inflated the number of Palestinian civilian deaths in the 2014 Israel-Hamas war.