Israel must make `gesture` on settlements: Hollande

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 08:35

France expects Israel to make "gestures" over its construction of settlements on land the Palestinians want for a future state, President Francois Hollande said in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Palestinians to appeal to UN over Israel settlement drive

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:25

The Palestinians threatened today to appeal to the UN Security Council over Israel`s quickening settlement drive in the West Bank and to step up efforts to join UN agencies.

US gives USD 75 million more in aid to Palestinians

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 19:17

US Secretary of State John Kerry says the United State will provide an additional USD 75 million in aid to create Palestinian jobs and help them improve roads, schools and other infrastructure.

Israel`s Lieberman rejoining government after acquittal

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 19:06

Lieberman`s return to office could further complicate already troubled US-sponsored peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

Hope for Mideast talks `diminishing`: Palestinians

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 10:28

Israel and the Palestinians struck a grim tone over their renewed peace talks at a Security Council debate, with both sides lashing out at each other over recent violence and the Palestinian envoy saying "tangible progress remains elusive."

Obama at UN to meet with Palestinians` Abbas

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10:15

President Barack Obama plans to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next week.

Israeli police arrest 7 Palestinians at Jerusalem holy site

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 18:50

Israeli police on Wednesday arrested seven Palestinians at Temple Mount in Jerusalem after riots broke out at the holy site, said police spokesperson Mickey Rosenfeld.

Mideast needs Israel-Palestinian deal more than ever: France

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 22:22

Successful outcome to the Israel-Palestinians negotiations would be like a "thunderbolt" for peace in the crisis-ridden Middle East, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Saturday.

Israel keeping US out of peace talks: Palestinians

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 22:05

A senior Palestinian official accused Israel on Thursday of preventing the United States from taking part in peace talks, two days after a new round of meetings.

Israel arrests three Palestinians swimming off Gaza

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 11:31

The Israeli Navy has arrested three Palestinians swimming in the Mediterranean sea off Gaza City Saturday, according to Palestinian sources and Israeli media.

UN chief asks Israel, Palestinians to overcome scepticism

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 17:11

Days after resumption of the much-awaited peace talks between Israel and Palestinians, UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Friday appealed to both sides to overcome "deep scepticism" and avoid actions that risk undermining the negotiations.

Israel, Palestinians resume peace talks amid settlement row

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 11:42

Israel and the Palestinians are to hold their first direct talks in almost three years on Wednesday, overshadowed by a deepening rift over settlements and following the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners.