Framework for peace

An Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement with many pitfalls - opinion

The difficulties surrounding implementation stem not only from the agreement’s vague wording but also from Lebanon’s deeply complex political reality.

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh.
MAHANEH YEHUDA last month: I dream of visiting the stalls of the shuk in Tehran instead of Iran firing missiles at the shuk in Jerusalem, says the writer.

If Palestinians could give up their lust for terror, Israel could know peace - opinion

THEN-US vice president Joe Biden gestures as he walks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas after their meeting in Ramallah in 2010.

Flurry of Israeli Palestinian phone calls doesn't spell peace - 8 takes

The flags of the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain are screened on the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City on September 15.

The United Arab Emirates and Israel share the values of coexistence


French president: Trump might sink chances for peace conference

US Secretary of State John Kerry told Maariv: "I do not know what will happen next regarding the conference."

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Francois Hollande speak at the Grand Synagogue in Paris.

Ministers oppose Netanyahu on bill to authorize settler homes

"Legislation’s passage is inevitable," say MKs Kisch and Smotrich.

Construction in Amona settlement

Palestinians say ‘oui’ to Paris peace conference after Israel balks

Jerusalem is pushing for direct negotiations in place of the French plan.

France's Middle East envoy Pierre Vimont (L) meets with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on March 15, 2016, in the West Bank city of Ramallah

‘No big bang theory to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’

EU and UN officials doubt that Israel and the Palestinians can come to a peace deal without the assistance of mediation.

A Palestinian throws a stone towards Israeli troops during clashes at Qalandia checkpoint

Opposition MK to international colleagues: Palestinians must seize the opportunity to negotiate

Nachman Shai says Abbas has been given many chances to return to talks.

MK Nachman Shai.

ENCOUNTERING PEACE: The apology, democracy and peace

Netanyahu has taken the first step forward on the path toward true equality. Now he must be encouraged to continue to journey.

PEOPLE HOLD up peace signs. But who wants peace more – Israel or the Palestinians?

What’s Shabbat like in a Palestinian village?

For much of Saturday, the Jewish activists strolled about Sussiya. Some visitors observed Shabbat and prayed indoors while others rolled cigarettes and unfolded the weekend Hebrew newspapers.

Jewish peace activists light Shabbat candles in Sussiya

Moving Beyond The Quartet

The Jerusalem Post

Exclusive: For first time, Democrats to condemn BDS, recognize Palestinian right to self govern

Democrats would declare that Palestinians "should be free to govern themselves in their own viable state, in peace and in dignity."

DATE IMPORTED: April 15, 2016 Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) listens to Senator Bernie Sanders speak during a Democratic debate hosted by CNN and New York One at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York April 14, 2016.

Israel slams EU backing of international peace conference

Foreign Ministry: Peace with the Palestinians will be achieved only through two-way, direct negotiations.

French President Francois Hollande (C), United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (C-L), French Foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (C-R), US Secretary of State John Kerry (4th R), European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini (3rd R) and officials pose for a group pho