France Threatens to Recognize Palestinian State
French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, announced at a conference of French diplomats in Paris on Friday that France will work towards convening an international conference to jump-start negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Report: The PLO Has Been Unknowingly Harboring an Israeli Spy for 20 Years
In a Jonathan Pollard-like scandal, a senior aide to PLO chief Saeb Erekat was arrested on suspicions of spying for Israel for the last two decades.
Senior Hamas Official: Time Ripe for 3rd Intifada
Mahmoud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas official, said that the conditions are ripe for a new intifada against Israel, but, claims the PA prevents it .
PLO: Israel’s New Rules of Engagement Against Rioters Meant to “Dehumanize” Palestinians
PLO Secretary-General Saeb Erekat said on Saturday that the new Israeli rules of engagement “dehumanize” the Palestinians.
Palestinians Officially Join ICC, Seek to Sue Israel for “War Crimes”
The PA officially join the ICC on Wednesday, a move that was initiated by PA President Mahmoud Abbas after the failure of peace talks last year.
Israel Freezes PA Funds in Response to ICC Move
Israel froze NIS 500 million in Palestinian tax revenue Saturday in response to the Palestinian Authority’s application to join the International Criminal Court earlier this week.
Kerry the Peacemaker Attempting to “Defuse” Tensions between Israel, Palestinians
US Secretary of State John Kerry headed to Europe early Sunday in his latest round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at heading off a Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN.
Palestinians’ “Car Intifada” and Obama’s Peace Process
It is hard to see how Abbas can return to the negotiating table while many Palestinians, at his behest, are busy thinking about how to kill Israelis.
Kerry Aims to Kick-Start Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
The Obama administration, led by US Secretary of State John Kerry, will unveil a new peace plan to kick-start negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Jordan, PA Ask for Emergency Security Council Meeting on Israeli Housing Plans
Jordan has filed an emergency motion to convene the UN Security Council to discuss Israeli plans to construct additional Jewish homes over the Green Line.