U.S. reiterates Palestinian statehood opposition at U.N.
The United States reiterated its opposition to any unilateral Palestinian attempt to seek statehood recognition at the United Nations. More ▸
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Bill would shut down PLO office for statehood action
By Ron KampeasAn appropriations bill would shut down the PLO office in Washington if Palestinians pursue statehood recognition absent talks with Israel and fail to take steps to stop incitement. More ▸
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Trees thicken Israel’s Gaza defenses
Israel relocated a vulnerable road outside the Gaza Strip to protect motorists from Palestinian gun and rocket fire. More ▸
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U.N. envoy: Israel deadlock standing in way of Palestinian state
Palestinians are ready for statehood but prevented by the deadlock in peacemaking with Israel, the United Nations’ special Middle East envoy said. More ▸
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Israeli ex-generals, diplomats press for U.S. role in peace talks
By Ron KampeasSeven retired Israeli diplomats and military officers met with high-ranking U.S. officials to press for greater U.S. engagement in brokering Israeli-Palestinian peace. More ▸
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Peres: Oslo Accords still hold
Israel denied a report that it may declare void the Oslo Accords with the Palestinians. More ▸
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Israel eyes end of Oslo Accords
Israel reportedly is considering calling off the Oslo Accords in response to the unilateral statehood drive by the Palestinians. More ▸
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Israel sees Gazan rockets hitting Tel Aviv
Palestinian rockets will hit Tel Aviv in any future conflict in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s civil defense minister said. More ▸
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House committee approves conditioning PA aid on fighting incitement
By Ron KampeasThe U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee approved legislation that would condition aid to the Palestinians on combating incitement and not seeking unilateral independence. More ▸
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Bibi in Arab TV interview: Peace talks can be in Ramallah
By Marcy OsterPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview on an Arabic-language television station suggested Ramallah as a possible site for the immediate restarting of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. More ▸
