Palestinian israeli negotiations

Final draft of hostage deal presented to Hamas after 'breakthrough,' official says

"It seems to be going in a positive direction, but [we] must be careful. We know this from past experiences," a source told The Jerusalem Post.

 A Hamas terrorist in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)
 MARCO RUBIO, tapped to be the next US secretary of state, is seen as a strong supporter of Israel. He has backed a two-state resolution to the conflict while supporting Israel’s right to portions of the West Bank.

10 dilemmas of a Palestinian state, 10 questions Middle East policymakers forget to ask - opinion

 Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas speak with members of the press after meeting with US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the White House in Washington, US, July 25, 2024.

Israel sends updated Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal proposal to US

 A woman stands next to posters with photos of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 20, 2024.

US official estimates: Most of the Gaza hostages are not alive - report


Gaza Americans urge Washington to include them in Israel visa deal

"This really shows unfortunately Israeli continuously persistent intentional discrimination and dehumanization of US citizens who are Palestinians."

 Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli forces during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border, east of Gaza City, on August 21, 2021.

PA’s Abbas ‘outraged’ as Hamas takes center stage in mediation efforts

Abbas “did not hide his anger” over being sidelined during the mediation efforts with his rivals in Hamas, according to an unnamed official.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 27, 2022.

PA’s Abbas ‘outraged’ as Hamas takes center stage in mediation efforts

Abbas “did not hide his anger” over being sidelined during the mediation efforts with his rivals in Hamas, according to an unnamed official.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 27, 2022.

Palestinian Central Bank governor quits on a high note

"You have, of course, the authority that has the longevity, chaired by President [Mahmoud] Abbas. Especially when Hamas and Fatah are throwing things at each other, and so we’re stuck in the middle."

’Heritage is very important. I’m coming from a family who has a heritage ... but if you want to be something you have to build your credit.’ Shawwa looks at family pictures at his home in Ramallah, January 25, 2021.

Corona, normalization, Biden have Palestinian terror on the run - analysis

Last Friday, Meir Amit ITIC director and IDF Col. (res.) Reuven Ehrlich passed away suddenly at the age of 75.

The knife at the scene of were a stabbing attack was attempted in Armon Hanatziv neighborhood in Jerusalem, February 21, 2020.

Elections in the PA: Not a magic wand

Does Israel really want Abbas to hold an election? Because what happens if he does, and the bad guys — Hamas — wins? Then what?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends a virtual meeting with Palestinian factions over Israel and the United Arab Emirates' deal to normalise ties, in Ramallah in the West Bank September 3, 2020.

Given America's history in the Middle East, should Biden stay the course?

American presidents, in short, can’t win in the Middle East, and this alone should be reason for Joe Biden to avoid initiative here. Nothing in the Middle East demands urgent American action.

Joe Biden salutes supporters next to the slogan ‘Battle for the soul of the nation’ during a pre-election event in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2.

Are the Palestinians urging peace dialogue with Israel heroes or traitors?

Palestinian Affairs: Recent meetings between Israelis and Palestinians aimed at promoting a dialogue have been met with a backlash. Will it cause the Palestinians to back down?

DR. WARDA SADA WITH fellow participants, former MK Ophir Paz-Pines (left), the Joint List’s Ofer Cassif and former MK Ran Cohen (right).

Israelis and Arabs say one thing in public and another behind closed doors

America policymakers are too often unaware of what Israeli and Arab experts and official say behind closed doors, even to one another.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas before the start of the 29th Arab Summit in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia April 15, 2018

Abbas: Palestinians are not Kushner’s slaves

The PA ministry accused the US administration of denying the existence of the Palestinian people and dealing with them as a “group of people.”

Palestinians take part in a Fatah rally in support of president Mahmoud Abbas, in the Palestinian Authority controlled side of Hebron, February 24, 2019

The General Assembly must discuss the West Bank

Months ago, T’ruah, the organization I run, approached JFNA staff to offer a day trip to the West Bank, to take place right before or after the GA. The answer was no.

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jewish Agency Director-General Alan Hoffman attend the Jewish Agency Assembly in Tel Aviv.