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.
John Kerry hosts dinner for Middle East peace talks
The US Secretary of State John Kerry is hosting an Iftar dinner at the State Department for Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livini and Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat.
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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.