Israel palestine negotiations
Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
When Allah sits at the negotiation table: How to negotiate with Hamas - opinion
Israel prepares for ceasefire agreement to be reached by Thursday, official says
Hamas says hostages, prisoner lists exchanged in latest ceasefire negotiations
Palestinian strawberry growers arrive to Israel for study-tour
Farmers came to Israel on Wednesday for a two-day continuing education program organized by the Civil Administration, to learn about some of the strawberry growth methods being used in Israel.
PA: We have 7 of 9 Security Council votes needed to force ballot on resolution to end 'occupation'
The proposal calls for the full withdrawal of Israel to the pre-1967 lines by November 2016.
The non-state solution
For years Israel and the Palestinians have been in negotiations towards a two-state solution; two new books look at where the negotiations are going and whether the idea is still feasible.
For Dan Ariely, ABCs of economics are alcohol, ‘bubbles’ and comedy
Behavioral economics can have lessons for some of the toughest problems Israeli policy-makers face, including peace negotiations.
Abbas swears in Palestinian unity gov't despite last minute difficulties
PA president swears in unity gov't with Hamas in Ramallah after compromise on Ministry of Prisoner Affairs reached.
Hamas: We will not recognize Abbas's announcement of unity government
Abbas set to announce unity gov't despite unresolved internal disputes; Hamas states it will consider the announcement a "unilateral step" by Fatah.
![Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reads a newspaper. [File]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/245428 "Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reads a newspaper. [File]")
With Israel/PA negotiations stalled, what should be done now?
It is our job now to help shift the debate, away from blaming Israel for frustrating peacemaking efforts or indicting it for nonexistent crimes, and instead hold the Palestinians accountable for their refusal to recognize and make peace with the Jewish state.
Arad: In lieu of accord with the Palestinians, Israel should negotiate with the Quartet
In exchange for “unilateral redeployment” in W. Bank, Israel could demand from Quartet a quid pro quo that should include no boycotts, other incentives.
Netanyahu: If Fatah-Hamas unity deal signed, we'll hold Abbas responsible for every rocket
Speaking in Tokyo, PM expresses hope that unity deal will dissolve and Israel will be able to return to "genuine" peace negotiations.
Changing the conversation
A Fulbright scholar, author of a book on Native Americans, plans to bring a more nuanced approach to Israel back to the US.
