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NEWS ABOUT: peace process

peace process stories: 7 news summaries

Palestinians' Abbas
May Not Seek Reelection 

Move could be a feint to jump-start peace negotiations

Nov 5, 09 10:16 AM CST
(Newser) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will not seek reelection next year, insiders say. Abbas has seen his credibility with Palestinians damaged during peace negotiations with the US and Israel, now stalled. “The president insists on not running in the upcoming election,” an official tells the Guardian, though some... More »

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Mahmoud Abbas • Palestine • Hamas • Fatah • president • Israel and Palestinians • peace process • negotiations • presidential race

Bush Sees Palestinian State
Deal 'Within Year'

But also backs controversial Israeli settlements

Jan 10, 08 6:03 AM CST
(Newser) - President Bush announced today after a historic meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he envisions an independent Palestinian state within a year—just hours after he also vowed to back a decision by Israel to create settlements in disputed parts of Jerusalem, over international objections. The president's juggling demonstrates... More »

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Ehud Olmert • Gaza • Mahmoud Abbas • Palestinians • peace process • settlement • Stephen Hadley • George W. Bush

US to Privately Grade Mideast Peace Plan

Critics question secret oversight; official says
it avoids public blame

Dec 23, 07 4:02 PM CST
(Newser) - Washington will secretly score Israeli and Palestinian adherence to the "road map" peace plan and hash out results with each side, Reuters reports. US diplomats plan to report to the White House on Israeli settlement growth and Palestinian vows to curb militants, two keys to the peace deal—but... More »

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Israel • Middle East • Ehud Olmert • Mahmoud Abbas • Palestine • Condoleezza Rice • United States • Israel and Palestinians • peace process • Arab Israeli conflict • road map

Olmert Nixes Hamas Truce: 'This War Will Continue'

Says Palestinian militants must first cease attacks, recognize Israel

Dec 23, 07 12:19 PM CST
(Newser) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert today refused to consider a truce with Hamas until the militant Palestinian group recognizes Israel and halts attacks in Gaza, reports the BBC. Olmert told government officials that Israel is gaining ground in stopping rocket attacks, of which 1,000 have hit Israel since Hamas... More »

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Israel • Middle East • Ehud Olmert • Palestine • Hamas • European Union • Israel and Palestinians • truce • peace process • US • The Quartet • Arab Israeli conflict

Mubarak Gives Peace Talks Thumbs-Up

Egyptian prez on board for next week's Annapolis summit

Nov 20, 07 6:33 PM CST
(Newser) - Saying "Now is the right time for a comprehensive peace," Hosni Mubarak today endorsed next week's Middle East summit in Annapolis, the Times reports. The Egyptian president's backing boosted hopes that more Arab states will take part. “Obviously we would hope that Egypt’s position will be... More »

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Middle East • Ehud Olmert • Hosni Mubarak • peace process

Main Rebel Groups to Skip Darfur Talks

Boycott of tomorrow's summit dims peace prospects for Sudan

Oct 26, 07 4:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Two of Darfur's main rebel groups said today they will not attend peace talks scheduled to start in Libya tomorrow, dealing a significant blow to hopes for a quick end to the nation's civil war, Reuters reports. The UN-sponsored talks are still expected to go on with several other rebel... More »

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United Nations • Darfur • genocide • diplomacy • Sudan • peace process • boycott

Olmert, Abbas Talk on Palestinian Soil

Jericho get-together signals progress in stalled peace process

Aug 6, 07 5:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ehud Olmert and Mahmoud Abbas met in the West Bank city of Jericho today, the first time an Israeli head of state has been to the Palestinian territories in 7 years. The meeting was an attempt by both parties to bolster the moderate Fatah party’s standing and to bring... More »

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Israel • Ehud Olmert • Gaza • Mahmoud Abbas • Palestine • Hamas • Fatah • Jericho • West Bank • peace process

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