Tony Blair

Breaking from previous position, J'lem willing to come forward with comprehensive plan within three months; follows Blair meeting.

Latest effort to restart negotiations comes 3 days after missed deadline for first direct meeting Quartet called for in framework for renewed talks.

Erekat says PA planning to present Quartet representatives with a “detailed report” about Israel’s settlement activities.

PLO Executive says Palestinians committed to following all guidelines set forth in road map to peace but Israelis are "judaizing" Jerusalem.

"In short term there is reduced stability in the region so that can pose problems for Israel, peace process,” UN envoy to Middle East says.

Quartet envoy says the sides will be pressed to present ideas for security arrangements, borders within three months.

Despite Tony Blair calling the prisoner swap a “moment of opportunity," the resurgence of Hamas does not bode well for peace.

Palestinian Authority PM says Palestinians not ready to resume dialogue; Blair hints Middle East mediators want border proposals.

Time is ripe for Shelly Yacimovich to lead Labor Party back to power, but only with an economic plan that meets needs of ordinary Israeli families.

US sec. of state pushes for negotiations to launch without preconditions, according to AFP report; Tony Blair condemns Gilo construction.