Category: Diplomacy

Hasan Nasrallah, leader of the Lebanese based Hezbollah party said on Wednesday at night that he believes that the Israeli Navigator Ron Arad, who has been missing since 1986 after…

Speaking at a national security conference at Haifa University, on Tuesday evening, Israeli Chief of Staff Dan Halutz addressed attempts of settlers to resettle in the evacuated northern West Bank…

Speaking at a national security conference at Haifa University, on Tuesday evening, Israeli Chief of Staff Dan Halutz addressed attempts of settlers to resettle in the evacuated northern West Bank…

Speaking at a national security conference at Haifa University, on Tuesday evening, Israeli Chief of Staff Dan Halutz addressed attempts of settlers to resettle in the evacuated northern West Bank…

The Israeli acting Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, formally appointed Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, from Kadima party, as a Foreign Minister instead of Silvan Shalom, who resigned along with three other…

A report published by the German newspaper Koelner Stadtanzeiger revealed that German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) provided the Israeli Mossad espionage agency with German passports, which were used for carrying…

Israeli newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth, reported that leaders of the Israeli Labor Party are trying to convince Labor Party leader, Amir Peretz, to announce his support to another unilateral withdrawal from…

U.S. diplomatic sources said on Friday that the U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority would be reviewed and possibly reduced if Hamas participates in a government after this month’s Palestinian…

Following a conciliatory meeting with Likud party Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom resigned from the government Friday. Netanyahu had asked, on Thursday, Likud ministers to resign in…

Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz, demanded the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, to present a detailed map which includes a specific timetable for disarming the resistance factions. Mofaz said that the…

An Israeli source reported on Thursday afternoon that the Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz told the US Secretary of State envoy, David Welch, that Israel is not willing to allow…

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said that there is no place in the Palestinian political process for Hamas, or any group or individuals who "refuse to renounce terror" and…

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said that there is no place in the Palestinian political process for Hamas, or any group or individuals who "refuse to renounce terror" and…

Likud ministers are expected to submit their resignations from the coalition government on Thursday, Israeli V Channel 2 reported, on Wednesday. Channel Two reported that Likud Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu had…

Israeli source reported on Tuesday evening that Shimon Peres will apparently be placed second on Kadima elections list for the upcoming governmental election in March. The deal was struck in…

Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine condemned the state of chaos and insecurity in the Palestinian territories, and called on the Palestinian Authority and factions to unite in order to uproot…

Israeli online daily Haaretz interviewed Nigel Roberts, World Bank representative in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Roberts said that the Palestinian Authority is facing a crisis that could…

A Palestinian security source reported, on Sunday at night, that Egypt has agreed to reopen its border with Gaza Strip after Palestinian fighters reached an agreement with European officials, and…

Khaled Al Batsh, one of the leaders of the Islamic Jihad movement, in the Gaza Strip, said that resistance is against the occupation, and its crimes, and does not depend…

Khaled Al Batsh, one of the leaders of the Islamic Jihad movement, in the Gaza Strip, said that resistance is against the occupation, and its crimes, and does not depend…

Israeli sources reported that Kadima members were thrown into a state of uncertainty, on Wednesday at night, for the second time in three weeks amid mounting concerns for the leader…

Likud chairman, Benjamin Netanyahu announced, earlier on Tuesday, that the remaining four Likud ministers in the cabinet will resign from the government at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday. Netanyahu…

Israeli security devices recommended the government to evacuate the residents of the Lebanese side of the occupied village of Al Ghagar, into Israel, and compensate them in accordance to the…

The Israeli Army Chief of Staff, Dan Halutz, approved on Monday a recommendation to dismiss an officer and a sergeant in the elite Duvdevan undercover unit of the Israeli army…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said, on Monday, that he would delay upcoming parliamentary elections if Israel bars East Jerusalem residents from voting. "We all agree that Jerusalem should be included…

The Israeli Peace Bloc, Gush Shalom, demanded the Israeli government on Sunday to release the Palestinian jailed legislator and Fateh leader, Marwan Barghouthi, who is serving several life-terms in Israeli…

The Israeli Peace Bloc, Gush Shalom, demanded the Israeli government on Sunday to release the Palestinian jailed legislator and Fateh leader, Marwan Barghouthi, who is serving several life-terms in Israeli…

The Israeli Peace Bloc, Gush Shalom, demanded the Israeli government on Sunday to release the Palestinian jailed legislator and Fateh leader, Marwan Barghouthi, who is serving several life-terms in Israeli…

Arab League Secretary General Amr Mousa said the Palestinian cause is at the top of his priority list and a prime issue for 2006. In an exclusive statement to PNN,…

Palestinian Minister of Economy Mazen Sinoqrot said today that the Palestinian Authority is seeking to attract foreign investments worth $7 billion. In a press conference in Ramallah, Sinoqrot announced the…

The breakaway Fateh faction has formally announced, on Wednesday, that it would reunite with the Fateh elections list in the January 25 legislative elections, ending a dangerous split in the…

The new political agenda of the Labor party in Israel is topped by a call for a unified Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel, thus rejecting any negotiations on…

The directors and employees of local authorities of the Palestinians living in Israel will organize, on Tuesday, a Protest near the office of the Israeli Prime Minster Ariel Sharon in…

Israeli newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth, published a report on the Political Agenda of Sharon’s new part, Kadima, and revealed that Sharon intends to use the Road Map plan in accordance to…

The Israeli Housing and Construction Ministry on Monday released tenders to construct 228 new settler houses in two West Bank settlements near Bethlehem.150 new housing units are slated to be…

The Arab League warned Israel today of the dangerous ramifications of its most recent announcement in which it said it did not intend to allow residents of Jerusalem to participate…

The British government advised its citizens, on Friday, not to travel to the Gaza Strip, citing the abduction of two Westerners by gunmen earlier in the week. Until now, the…

The United States Congress approved, on Friday, the transfer of $600 million in aid to Israel, this aid is to be used to fund joint security projects between Israel and…

In a press release issued, on Wednesday, the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, accused US administration of financing the election campaigns of Fateh candidates ahead of Palestinian general elections. Hamas demanded…

Likud chairman, Benjamin Netanyahu, started a series of steps in an attempt to prevent Moshe Feiglin from appearing on the Likud part list. Feiglin was convicted on several charges of…

An Israeli-Palestinian poll conducted by Hebrew University’s Truman Institute and the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research showed that 50% of the Israelis support negotiations with Hamas, and 62%…

An Israeli-Palestinian poll conducted by Hebrew University’s Truman Institute and the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research showed that 50% of the Israelis support negotiations with Hamas, and 62%…

Director of the Israeli Military Intelligence Major General Aharon Ze’evi (Farkash) said on Tuesday that the international pressure exerted on Iran forced it to delay it nuclear development plan for…

The newly elected chairman of the Likud party, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Tuesday that will he will strive for unity among party ranks, and vowed to clear out what he…

An Israeli court recognized, on Tuesday, the right of the freed Lebanese detainee, Mustafa Dirani to demand compensation for torture and mistreatment, which included sexual assaults; he was subjected to…

Egyptian Intelligence Chief, Omar Suleiman, is slated to arrive in the Palestinian territories, on Wednesday, to discuss the recent Palestinian issues, especially the upcoming legislative elections, the Maan News Agency…

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is expected to be released from Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem in Jerusalem on Tuesday, and will most likely head the Sunday session of the…

Israeli head of Military Intelligence, Major General Aharon Zeevi, said during a cabinet session on Sunday that the Palestinian Authority will most likely split into two independent entities, one in…

Javier Solana, European Union foreign policy Chief, said on Sunday that the E.U could stop its millions of dollars aide to the Palestinian Authority if Hamas wins the upcoming legislative…

Israeli Deputy Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz, said on Sunday that the Palestinian Authority is facing sever crises while Hamas is gaining more power and strength, adding that recent split in…

Former Labor party leader, Shimon Peres, said on Saturday during a press conference with Indian reporters, that Jerusalem will remain the united capital of Israel, forever, but will be “’open…

After the clearly apparent division in Fateh movement, and its effects on the movements’ poor showing in local councils elections in the Palestinian territories, officials of Fateh and the emerging…

After the clearly apparent division in Fateh movement, and its effects on the movements’ poor showing in local councils elections in the Palestinian territories, officials of Fateh and the emerging…

The United States House of Representatives said that Palestinian Authority (P.A) risks losing the U.S support if it allows Hamas to participate in the January 2006 Legislative elections. The House…

Trøndelag County council, in Norway, voted on Friday in support of a decision to boycott the Israeli products; the county includes the third largest city on Norway, Trondheim, which is…

Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth conducted a poll which revealed that half if the Israeli public support dividing Jerusalem in the framework of a peace deal with the Palestinians. The joint…

Western diplomats expressed concerns that Israel will start operating the convoys between the Gaza Strip and the west Bank on a merely token fashion to oblige the American administration, which…

Bridging the divide on both sides of the Middle East conflict, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has brought together senior officials from Israel and the Palestinian…

Arab member of Knesset Mohammed Barakeh admitted to core disputes that would prevent the formation of a united electoral list for the Arab community, in Israel, in upcoming Knesset elections.…

Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, stated on Wednesday evening that Jerusalem will remain the undivided capital of Israel. The statements of Sharon came at a conference held by Or Yarok…

A report published, on Wednesday, by Physicians for Human Rights Association,(PHR) stated that Israel prevents the Palestinian residents from receiving medical treatment in East Jerusalem Hospitals; since roadblocks set up…

An Israeli source reported on Wednesday that Amir Peretz, head of the Labor Party in Israel, said that he does not intend to conduct any parliamentary procedure which aims to…

Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, issued an official statement, on Tuesday at night, denying reports that he would agree to a compromise on Jerusalem and the establishment of a Palestinian…

Amir Peretz, Labor Party chairman, said on Monday that he does not have any role in a new initiative to oust the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon. The initiative was…

A Palestinian security source reported on Monday morning that the Israeli army reopened the Erez (Beit Hanoun) Crossing, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, and allowed workers and…

Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz, announced on Sunday that he is quitting the Likud and joining the Kadima party, which was formed recently by the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon.…

The British Broadcasting Corporation reported that two British lawmakers accused the British government of covering-up a secret deal under which the UK helped Israel in launching its nuclear program in…

Senior Israeli officials informed international representatives that Israeli does not intend to implement the agreement which allows bus convoys to travel between the Gaza Strip and the west Bank, until…

Syrian News Agency SANA reported that Damascus denied media reports which claimed that it is holding secret talks with Israel. “These reports are part of rumors created by Israel in…

Israeli online daily Haaretz reported on Friday that several Palestinian residents filed a civil suit against the former Israeli Shin Bet security service Chief, Avi Dichter in the US Federal…

The Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, reported on Thursday that the Palestinian national Authority (P.A) signed on Wednesday an agreement with the Norwegian government and the European Union to support the…

An Israeli source reported on Thursday that the security-political cabinet has decided to suspend talks with the Palestinian Authority on operating bus convoys between the Gaza Strip and the West…

Likud chairman, Tzachi Hanegbi, left the Likud party in order to join the Kadima party, which was formed by the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, who split from the Likud.…

The names of the PLC candidates in Qalqilia were widely believed to be one of the movement’s best kept secrets. However, on Sunday morning, December 4, the Islamic movement went…

Sami Abu Zuhri, Hamas media spokesperson, reported on Monday morning that the movement prepared a comprehensive program for the upcoming legislative elections, slated for January 25, 2006. Abu Zuhri said…

Sami Abu Zuhri, Hamas media spokesperson, reported on Monday morning that the movement prepared a comprehensive program for the upcoming legislative elections, slated for January 25, 2006. Abu Zuhri said…

Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, held a joint conference on Sunday afternoon with the former labor party chairman, Shimon Peres, and offered him any role he desires in the new…

Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, met on Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI, granted him a Palestinian Passport, and invited him to visit Jerusalem and the Holy sites in Palestine. Abbas informed…

Palestinian Authority officials are planning to establish a new party which would serve as an alternative for Fateh and Hamas movements, Israeli online daily Ynetnews reported Saturday. According to a…

Palestinian National security Advisor, Jebril Rajoub, reportedly won the Fateh primaries in the west Bank city of Hebron. The final results of the elections have not been officially announced. The…

Palestinian Finance Minister, Salam Fayyad, said on Friday that he asked his counterparts from the richest countries in the world for immediate financial aid to help the P.A run the…

The Israeli online daily Haaretz conducted a poll on Tuesday, revealing that the Kadima party, formed by Sharon will harvest 37 seats at the Knesset, while the Likud party would…

On Wednesday, The Palestinian Political factions issued a statement calling the release of four International Peace activists kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Iraq few days ago.   The four victims…

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, met on Thursday with Labor Party chairman Amir Peretz, and told him, for the second time since his election to the post, the he…

The Japanese Jiji Press reported on Wednesday that the Japanese Prime Minister, Koizumi Junichiro, intends to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories in January 2006, in an attempt to hold…

Former Meretz party leader, and senior Knesset member, Yossi Sarid, intends to announce his resignation from Knesset, and retirement from political life, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Thursday. Sarid,…

Shimon Peres, former Labor Party Chairman, announced on Wednesday the end of his political activities with the Labor party, thus ending 46 years of membership at the Labor, and said…

Palestinian Minister of Civil Affairs Mohammad Dahlan said on Tuesday, that the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, did not issue a decree canceling the Fateh primaries, and demanded a probe into…

Senior Likud member, Moshe Feiglin, who is known of his wide support for settlement activities in the occupied territories, said on Wednesday, that he intends to run for Likud chairmanship.…

Senior Likud member, Moshe Feiglin, who is known of his wide support for settlement activities in the occupied territories, said on Wednesday, that he intends to run for Likud chairmanship.…

Israeli Foreign Minister, Silvan Shalom, told the Israeli Radio on Wednesday morning that the Likud party is in crisis, and vowed to save it from its current situation and to…

Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, visited the Israel-Egypt border, in the south, on Tuesday, and instructed the army to take “stringent measures” to ensure the border security and stop all…

Palestinian Prime Minister, Ahmad Qurei, called on the Israelis to elect political parties which support peace, affirming that the Palestinian leadership and the Palestinian people want peace. Qurei stated that…

Shimon Peres intends to leave the Labor Party and intends to join Sharon’s next government, it is not clear if will be joining Sharon’s new party Kadima, senior advisor to…

Ami Ayalon, former head of the Israel Security Service, and one of the leaders of the Labor party, said that he does not object to negotiating with Hamas movement if…

Ehud Olmert, Israeli deputy Prime Minister, reiterated on Monday the Israeli position which rejects the participation of Hamas in the upcoming Palestinian Legislative elections slated for January 2006. Olmert said…

An Israeli source reported on Sunday that the spokesperson of the Israeli army requested all of the Israelis and journalists to leave the Gaza Strip and return from returning there…

The new party of the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, which he called (Kadima), has so far attracted 14 members of the Knesset from the Likud, in addition to one…

Sheikh Yasser Mansour, one of the prominent political leaders of Hamas movement, demanded international guarantees of Israeli commitments before talking about an agreement or a future truce. He added that…

Israel announced on Thursday evening that it would agree to Lebanon’s request and return the bodies of three Hezbollah fighters who were killed by the Israeli army on Monday. The…