Category Archives: Israeli–Palestinian peace process
Abbas: US Can No Longer Mediate Israel-Palestinian Talks
Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.com, With the US so heavily committed to supporting Israel, and protecting them from any UN resolutions, it’s always been difficult for the Palestinian leadership to trust the US to be an impartial moderator for peace efforts. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Wednesday’s move by President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as […]
Trump May Recognize Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital Next Week
Submitted by South Front On Friday a senior US official told Reuters that US President Donald Trump may deliver a speech next Wednesday recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Some Middle East experts speculate that such a move will be a major blow to the US relations with Arab countries and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. No US […]
“You Tricked Me” – Trump Reportedly Rages At Palestine’s Abbas For ‘Lying To Him’
Israel's Channel 2 TV reports, citing unidentified American with knowledge of encounter, President Trump shouted at Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas during meeting in Bethlehem, questioning his commitment to peace. Trump met with Abbas in Bethlehem last week during his two-day visit to Israel. The two held a joint press conference, at which time […]
Chinese President Throws Weight Behind Israel/Palestine Peace, Two-State Solution
Authored by James Holbrooks via TheAntiMedia.org, While hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for peace between Israel and Palestine and said an independent Palestinian state should be established “as soon as possible.” “The conflict between Israel and Palestine has had a long lasting impact on the […]