August 31, 2010 - 10:49am Poll: Palestinians back negotiations with Israel
August 31, 2010

Two-thirds of Palestinians are in favor of either direct or indirect negotiations with Israel, the results of a new poll released Monday finds.

August 30, 2010 - 4:08pm U.S.: Rabbi's 'offensive' remarks harm peace efforts
August 30, 2010

U.S. State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley: "These remarks are not only deeply offensive, but incitement such as this hurts the cause of peace."

August 30, 2010 - 4:11pm In Israel, Settling for Less
August 30, 2010

Gadi Taub: "Terrorism is a hazard, but it cannot destroy Herzl’s Zionist vision. More settlements and continued occupation can."

August 30, 2010 - 4:01pm Obama goes out on a limb for Middle East peace talks
August 30, 2010

Ziad Asali, president of the American Task Force on Palestine, an advocacy group in Washington, said the harsh rhetoric makes the talks more difficult.

August 31, 2010 - 11:17am PA Issues Major New State and Institution Building Document
August 30, 2010

“Homestretch to Freedom; The Second Year of the 13th Government Program Palestine: Ending the Occupation, Establishing the State,” lays out detailed plans for the second year of the project.

August 27, 2010 - 11:16am Abbas: Negotiations despite opposition
August 27, 2010

"If there is a one percent chance of achieving peace, I will follow it. I am convinced in this because we want to reach peace with our neighbors, this is why we are heading into direct negotiations and why we have to hope that we can reach a just and comprehensive peace."

August 27, 2010 - 11:13am Decoding the Mideast peace rhetoric
August 27, 2010

Politico's Ben Smith looks at what the parties are saying and interpreting what they really mean.

August 26, 2010 - 11:33am Can peace be still reached?
August 26, 2010

It is crucial to keep most of the negotiations outside public discussions and to present whatever agreement is reached to the public as a package deal that neither side can cherry pick from.

August 26, 2010 - 11:31am Abbas' position isn't as weak as it may first appear
August 26, 2010

Despite what Netanyahu may have up his sleeve, Obama cannot allow the Israeli prime minister to derail the talks set to commence in Washington

August 25, 2010 - 11:03am In response to vague talks, Jewish groups deliver vague message
August 25, 2010

The joint statement by the American Task Force on Palestine and the consensus-driven Jewish Council for Public Affairs was more careful to balance responsibility between both sides.


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