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Israel, Palestinians launch sustained peace talks - CNN Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:25:17 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Israel, Palestinians launch sustained peace talks CNN Washington (CNN) -- Secretary of State John Kerry got the money shot he wanted on Tuesday -- the chief negotiators for Israel and the Palestinians framed by his lanky embrace as they shook hands to launch "sustained, continuous and substantive" talks ... Israel, Palestinians strive for peace deal within nine monthsReuters What role for US in new Israel-Palestinian peace talks?Christian Science Monitor Israel and Palestinians agree to tackle tougher issues in peace talksLos Angeles Times The Atlantic -TIME all 1,472 news articles »

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Israel-Palestinian peace talks: Netanyahu forces through release of 104 prisoners - The Guardian Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:06:20 GMT

The Guardian

Israel-Palestinian peace talks: Netanyahu forces through release of 104 prisoners The Guardian The release of 104 long-term Palestinian prisoners was approved by the Israeli cabinet on Sunday after an emotional debate when Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, stressed the need to take tough and painful decisions in order to move ...

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Palestinians say Israel abducted Gazan in Egypt - Jerusalem Post Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:38:12 GMT

Ynetnews

Palestinians say Israel abducted Gazan in Egypt Jerusalem Post The report by the Palestinian Ministry of Prisoners could embarrass Israel and the Egyptian government, which is struggling to impose order in the lawless Sinai desert. Related: Court extends remand for Gaza man nabbed during visit to Egypt. The report ... Why Israel Has No Negotiating PartnerNational Review Online (blog) Abbas: Arabs in Israel; No Jews in PalestineCommentary Magazine Terrorists Lob Rocket at Israel, No One HurtArutz Sheva The Jewish Press -Ma'an News Agency -Ynetnews all 119 news articles »

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Can Israel, Palestinians Find Formula to Make Progress on Peace? - PBS Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:33:50 GMT

Can Israel, Palestinians Find Formula to Make Progress on Peace? PBS To examine the challenges and opportunities for Israel and the Palestinians going into a new round of talks, Judy Woodruff gets analysis from David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Hussein Ibsish of the American Task Force ... and more »

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Beth Israel Deaconess settles with US for $5.3m - Boston Globe Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:48:13 GMT

Boston Herald

Beth Israel Deaconess settles with US for $5.3m Boston Globe Faced with government allegations of improper billing, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center paid $5.3 million Monday to settle claims that it overcharged Medicare by admitting patients who should have been treated less expensively as outpatients. Beth Israel to pay $5M in claims flapBoston Herald Beth Israel to pay $5.3M to settle improper billing chargesFierceHealthcare all 6 news articles »

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John Kerry announced Indyk's appointment Monday morning, just hours before ... - The Guardian Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:52:29 GMT

The Guardian

John Kerry announced Indyk's appointment Monday morning, just hours before ... The Guardian Kerry said that Martin Indyk, president Bill Clinton's ambassador to Israel, had a deep appreciation of the Middle East conflict and the "art" of American diplomacy in the region, and would now serve as the US "envoy" during the talks. "He knows what ...

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Kerry hosts Israel, Palestinians for peace talks, underscores urgency for two ... - Fox News Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:47:58 GMT

Kerry hosts Israel, Palestinians for peace talks, underscores urgency for two ... Fox News It would be difficult to remove a mushrooming number of Israeli settlements, which have doubled in the West Bank since 2000, even if Israel wanted to. The Palestinians are claiming that Arabs will outnumber Jews in the Holy Land by 2020. And last year ...

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Israel media question Netanyahu motives for talks - Fox News Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:03:01 GMT

Israel media question Netanyahu motives for talks Fox News JERUSALEM (AFP) – As senior Israeli and Palestinian envoys resumed long-stalled peace talks in Washington, Israeli media questioned the motives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in taking to the negotiating table. Israeli and Palestinian officials ...

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EU's decision on Israel like 'a bucket of cold water on the head of a drunk' - The Guardian Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:52:14 GMT

The Guardian

EU's decision on Israel like 'a bucket of cold water on the head of a drunk' The Guardian Judging by the comments flying around the Israeli media, government officials are seriously displeased by the EU's decision to get tough about settlements – which are, of course, illegal under international law. Israeli officials have described the new ...

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Mideast Talks to Restart Today After Israel Cabinet Acts - Bloomberg Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:07:30 GMT

Mideast Talks to Restart Today After Israel Cabinet Acts Bloomberg Representatives of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to hold initial discussions this evening and tomorrow in Washington, Jen Psaki, a U.S. State Department spokeswoman, said yesterday.