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.
Middle East peace talks 'in the interest of everyone'
Israel's chief negotiator Tzipi Livni said that resuming peace talks is in the interest of both peoples.
"I hope that there is a bit of understanding now that this is in the interest of both of our peoples to reach an agreement and to end this conflict", she said.
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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.