Israel approves 1000 new settlements
The Israeli Government has approved up to 1000 new settlements three days before peace talks with the Palestinians resume in Jerusalem.
A mood of pessimism in Middle East ahead of fresh talks
There are hopes for progress in the Middle East peace talks as they resume today for the first time in three years.
But many Palestinians and Israelis remain pessimistic as they feel have been down this road before and optimism is in short supply.
ITV News' Middle East Correspondent Geraint Vincent reports.
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How far is President Obama prepared to go for peace?
So far President Obama has watched from the sidelines. Is he ready to engage; to use his own authority, even if that risks failure?
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Israel and Palestine agree to direct peace negotiations
For the first time in three years, both sides have agreed to sit down to discuss resuming peace negotiations, John Kerry said.