Israeli–Palestinian peace process
Abbas warns of intifada risk after Jerusalem clashes
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas warned on Sept.22 of the risk of a new intifada after clashes last week at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and with tensions rising as Jews and Muslims celebrate major religious holidays.
Barenboim, Berlin orchestra confirm plans for Tehran concert
Conductor Daniel Barenboim is in talks with Iran about a possible concert in Tehran, but his plans have drawn an angry response from Israel Israeli-Argentinian conductor Daniel Barenboim is hoping to take one of Germany's top orchestras to Iran to perform a concert there, the Berlin State Opera stated on Aug. 27, drawing angry protests from Israel.
Arab League official says Israel is 'abnormal' state
The Arab League?s assistant secretary-general for Palestinian affairs, Mohamed Sobeih, has branded Israel as an ?abnormal? state, saying the pan-Arab body was seeking to issue a resolution from the U.N. Security Council to end the decades-long Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Attacks spark calls for Israeli crackdown on Jewish extremists
Israel faced mounting pressure on Aug. 2 to crack down on Jewish extremists after a firebombing that killed a Palestinian child and the stabbing of six Gay Pride marchers drew widespread outrage.
Israel PM approves 300 settler homes in occupied West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 29 approved the "immediate" construction of 300 settler homes in the occupied West Bank as his government came under pressure from right-wing Jewish groups.
UN calls on Netanyahu to act on commitment to two-state solution
The United Nations called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 24 to translate into action his commitment to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, including halting settlement construction.
Israel PM rejects 'dictates' as France's top diplomat visits
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 21 rejected "international dictates" ahead of a visit by France's top diplomat, with Paris advocating a UN resolution laying out parameters for peace talks.
France's Fabius heads to Mideast to sell peace initiative
France's foreign minister heads to the Middle East this weekend with an initiative aimed at bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to peace talks under an international framework amid growing regional instability.
Abbas thanks Serbia for support in UN
Mahmoud Abbas says he invited his Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic to join international efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The head of the Palestinian Authority is this Wednesday in Serbia for an official visit.
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Palestine Authority president to visit Serbia
The President of the Palestine Authority Mahmoud Abbas will be on an officially visit to Serbia on President Nikolic's invitation.
Tanjug is quoting the president's press service as stating Nikolic and Abbas will meet on Wednesday.
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