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Kerry blasts Iranian election maneuvering

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:49:29 -0400

TEL AVIV, Israel - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry harshly criticized Iranian authorities on Friday for eliminating hundreds of presidential candidates, suggesting that Tehran is standing in the way of legitimate, representative democracy.

Kerry's focus on peace talks, not settlements

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:35:22 -0400

TEL AVIV, Israel - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel's government on Friday to prevent further settlement construction where possible to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes, but stressed that the Jewish state and Palestinians alike should remain focused on the larger goal of restarting direct negotiations.

Israel says Iran unaffected by world pressure

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:05 -0400

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister says a new report by the U.N. atomic agency shows that international pressure is having no effect on halting Iran's suspect nuclear program.

Palestinians have little faith in Kerry effort

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:29 -0400

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinians believe the U.S. effort to restart peace talks is doomed, and they're preparing instead to resume their campaign of seeking membership in key international organizations as soon as next month, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Israeli peace negotiator: Stalemate bad for Israel

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:49:17 -0400

JERUSALEM - Israel's chief peace negotiator said Tuesday that the current stalemate with the Palestinians is harmful for Israel, days before U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to arrive in Israel for his latest push to restart long-dormant talks.

Palestinians hold off on UN agency membership

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:03 -0400

UNITED NATIONS - The Palestinians have done all the legal work necessary to join 63 U.N. agencies, conventions and treaties but haven't applied yet mainly to give the latest U.S. peace effort a chance to succeed, the chief Palestinian negotiator said Monday.

CIA chief makes unannounced Israel visit

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:16:09 -0400

JERUSALEM - An Israeli defense official says the head of the American CIA spy agency has made an unannounced visit to Israel.

Critics assail Israeli silence on Arab peace plan

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:20:51 -0400

JERUSALEM - On the surface, the Arab League's improved peace initiative offers Israel everything it ever dreamed of - normal relations with an entire region that has long objected to the very existence of the Jewish state, and even the chance to keep some war-won land.

Israeli leader under fire for costly lifestyle

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:20 -0400

JERUSALEM - For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been saddled with an image of a cigar-smoking, cognac-drinking socialite. Now a new disclosure about his soaring spending on housekeeping, furniture, clothing and other expenses is increasing pressure on him in a country whose leaders once were known for washing their own dishes and taking out the garbage.

Putin and Netanyahu to discuss Syrian conflict

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:54 -0400

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin's talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Russia on Tuesday will focus on the situation in Syria, the Kremlin said, amid growing concerns that Moscow may soon provide Damascus with an advanced anti-aircraft weapon.

China urges Israel to hold talks with Palestinians

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:10:21 -0400

BEIJING - China's premier has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remove obstacles to restarting talks with the Palestinians, as Beijing seeks to bring its growing international influence to bear on the Middle East peace process.

Obama, Netanyahu discuss regional security issues

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:48:29 -0400

WASHINGTON - The White House says President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken by phone about regional security issues and Middle East peace.

Kerry to return for a new effort on Mideast peace

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:11:15 -0400

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Netanyahu: Jewish people capable of own defense

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:19 -0400

SHANGHAI - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a Shanghai neighborhood where European Jews found refuge during World War II, saying Israel's strong military would ensure they would never again have to seek such protection from others.

A look at reasons for Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:22:41 -0400

BEIRUT - A look at the reasons for and possible implications of the escalation of Israel's involvement in Syria's civil war.

China could hold Israel-Palestinian talks if asked

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:56:06 -0400

BEIJING - The Chinese government says it is willing to set up a meeting between the Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian president when the two leaders visit Beijing next week, if the sides expressed interest in doing so.

Gov. says trade mission to Israel successful

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:50:07 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Gary Herbert says his weeklong trade mission to Israel to promote Utah as a business and tourism destination exceeded his expectations.

Arab League sweetens Israel-Palestinian peace plan

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:20:07 -0400

JERUSALEM - The Arab League's decision to sweeten its decade-old proposal offering comprehensive peace with Israel has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bind and swiftly exposed fissures in his new government.

Arabs soften stance on Israel's final borders

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:20:41 -0400

WASHINGTON - Arab countries endorsed a Mideast peace plan Monday that would allow for small shifts in Israel's 1967 border, moving them closer to President Barack Obama's two-state vision.

Israel: Iran has not crossed nuclear 'red line'

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:31:47 -0400

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister on Monday said that Iran is steadily edging closer to nuclear weapons capability but has not yet reached the "red line" he drew in a speech to the United Nations last fall.