Mid-East shuttle dipomacy ahead of Palestinian UN bid (14.09.2011)

(Quelle:BBC)

Senior US and international envoys have begun a fresh round of shuttle diplomacy to try to head off a Palestinian bid for UN membership. US diplomats Dennis Ross and David Hale, as well as EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Middle-East envoy Tony Blair are in the region to try to revive stalled peace talks.

Palestinian statebuilding threatened by political stagnation – UN report (14.09.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has accomplished the tasks it set out to achieve two years ago to prepare its institutions for the responsibilities of statehood, but there remains a widening gap between that progress and the stagnant political process, according to a United Nations report released today.

Curb your enthusiasm: Israel and Palestine after the UN – new ICG report (12.09.2011)

(Quelle:International Crisis Group)

A UN resolution endorsing Palestinian statehood should produce a tangible gain for the Palestinians while providing some reassurance to Israelis, and, above all, be followed by maximum, collective restraint to prevent a cycle of mutual retaliation that would work to the detriment of all. "Curb Your Enthusiasm: Israel and Palestine after the UN", the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines the upcoming Palestinian bid at the UN.

Israel faces growing isolation with key UN vote on Palestinian statehood looming (07.09.2011)

(Quelle:Washington Post)

Rising tensions with some of its closest and most important allies have left Israel increasingly isolated ahead of a momentous vote on Palestinian independence at the United Nations. Troubles with Turkey, Egypt and even the U.S. are adding to Israel’s headaches ahead of the vote, which is shaping up to be a global expression of discontent against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

With Mideast in turmoil, Israel debates strategy (26.08.2011)

(Quelle:New York Times)

Eight days after Israel suffered a terrorist attack from Egyptian Sinai and weeks before it faces a Palestinian statehood resolution at the United Nations, its officials say they are struggling with a painful set of strategic and diplomatic challenges produced by the region’s popular uprisings.

Militant groups in Gaza agree to a second Israel truce (26.08.2011)

(Quelle:BBC)

The militant Palestinian group, Islamic Jihad, has agreed a new ceasefire halting rocket attacks on Israel.

The Hamas government in Gaza confirmed the deal, reportedly mediated by Egypt. … This is the second truce in quick succession.

Gaza cease-fire tested by Israeli airstrike, Palestinian rocket fire (24.08.2011)

(Quelle:Washington Post)

A tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip was punctured Wednesday by a deadly Israeli airstrike that triggered rocket and mortar fire at Israel.

Israel 'sees border talks if PA drops UN bid' (02.08.2011)

(Quelle:Al Jazeera)

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wants to negotiate borders with the Palestinian Authority (PA), according to local media reports, in an attempt to head off a Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations next month. The exact details of Netanyahu's proposal are unclear.… Earlier this year, Netanyahu had said that Israel "cannot return to the indefensible 1967 lines".

Palestinians plan mass demonstrations against Israel on eve of UN vote (01.08.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

Palestinian officials said Monday they plan to begin mass marches against Israel's occupation of the West Bank on September 20, the eve of a largely symbolic UN vote expected to recognize their independence. Palestinian official Yasser Abed Rabbo said leaders hope to attract millions, and the protest will be the first of a prolonged effort. He said the campaign would be called "Palestine 194," since the Palestinians hope to become the 194th member of the United Nations.

Abbas tells Palestinians: step up Arab spring-style protests against Israel (27.07.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

President Mahmoud Abbas urged Palestinians on Wednesday to step up peaceful protests against Israel, urging "popular resistance" inspired by the Arab Spring to back a diplomatic offensive at the United Nations.

Security Council debate offers preview of Palestinian bid (26.07.2011)

(Quelle:New York Times)

A preview of the expected showdown over whether to admit a Palestinian state as a full member of the United Nations when world leaders gather here in September played out in the Security Council on Tuesday.

UN envoy warns of profound deadlock in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks (26.07.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The political process to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is in “profound and persistent” deadlock, a senior United Nations envoy warned today, calling on the parties to work towards a two-State solution and on the international community to help them find a credible way forward.

Palestinian reconciliation: plus ça change … - new ICG report (20.07.2011)

(Quelle:International Crisis Group)

The reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas is frozen, but implementation is necessary to minimise the risk of Israeli-Palestinian violence and bring about a Palestinian leadership able to reach and carry out peace with Israel. “Palestinian Reconciliation: Plus Ça Change …”, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines the motivations that prompted the two movements to sign the Egyptian-sponsored agreement in May.

EU: Israel plan to build more homes in West Bank threatens peace efforts (19.07.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

EU spokeswoman says 'deeply disappointed' by Israel's decision to build hundreds more homes in the West Bank as part of nation-wide plan to lower housing prices.

Palestinian official: UN vote on statehood won't contradict peace process (07.07.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat attended a meeting with U.S. officials at the U.S. State Department Wednesday, at which U.S. officials were expected to push the PA negotiator to accept American terms for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement. … Following their meeting, Erekat said in a brief press conference that he does not expect the Quartet’s meeting scheduled for July 11 to “invent the wheel.”

UN Security Council to discuss Palestinian bid for statehood in July (06.07.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

The UN Security Council plans to discuss in July the possibility of Palestine becoming a United Nations member state, the Security Council president said on Tuesday.

U.S., EU to present Mideast peace plan (28.06.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

In a last-minute effort to stop the Palestinians from seeking unilateral recognition at the United Nations in September, the Mideast Quartet is planning to present a new international peace plan at a summit in Washington on July 11, senior Israeli and European officials said Tuesday.

UN welcomes Israel’s decision to approve construction projects in Gaza (22.06.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

A top United Nations envoy in the Middle East has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow UN-backed construction projects in the Gaza Strip.

U.S. envoys return to Mideast in bid to renew Israeli-Palestinian talks (15.06.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

Senior U.S. diplomats have returned to the Middle East for an unannounced visit to try to find a way to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that collapsed last year and now face new challenges.

Hamas debates future role, considers removing itself from government (09.06.2011)

(Quelle:Washington Post)

After four years of turbulent rule in the Gaza Strip, the Islamic militant group Hamas is weighing a new strategy of not directly participating in future governments even if it wins elections — an approach aimed at avoiding isolation by the world community and allowing for continued economic aid.

UN envoy calls for ‘forceful’ action by Israel after attack on West Bank mosque (07.06.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The top United Nations envoy in the Middle East deplored today’s desecration of a mosque in the occupied West Bank and called for “forceful” action by the Israeli Government against such attacks.

France presents plan to relaunch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks (02.06.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

During Ramallah visit, France FM says plan largely based on Barack Obama's speech last month calling for 1967 borders with agreed land swaps; Juppe proposes world peace conference in France in July.

Time now for real, genuine Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, says UN chief (02.06.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

Lamenting the lack of progress in the Middle East peace process, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed that it is important now, more than ever, for Israelis and Palestinians to engage in real, genuine and meaningful negotiations.

Palestinian Authority postpones local vote to give Gaza time to organize (17.05.2011)

(Quelle:Haaretz)

Delay means the election will be held after September, when Abbas has said he will ask the United Nations General Assembly to recognize a Palestinian state.

Ban calls on Palestinian parties to commit to principles for two-state solution (04.05.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

As the rival political parties Hamas and Fatah sign a unity agreement today in Cairo, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly appealed to Palestinian parties to commit to the principles of the Road Map that seeks to have two States – Israel and Palestine – living side by side in peace and security.

Palestine rivals Fatah and Hamas on verge of historic deal (27.04.2011)

(Quelle:The Guardian)

Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah are on the verge of a historic reconciliation which will put them on a collision course with Israel.

Israeli intellectuals press for Palestinian state (19.04.2011)

(Quelle:New York Times)

Dozens of Israel’s most honored intellectuals and artists have signed a declaration endorsing a Palestinian state on the basis of the 1967 lines and asserting that an end to Israel’s occupation “will liberate the two peoples and open the way to a lasting peace.”

UN Gaza report co-authors round on Goldstone (14.04.2011)

(Quelle:The Guardian)

Three members of the UN fact-finding mission on the Gaza war of 2008-09 have turned on the fourth member and chair of the group, Richard Goldstone, accusing him in all but name of misrepresenting facts in order to cast doubt on the credibility of their joint report.

New UN report assesses progress on Palestinian State-building efforts (12.04.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

A new United Nations report highlights progress made by the Palestinian Authority in building institutions necessary for a functioning State, while stressing the need for Israel to roll back “measures of occupation” and for an urgent resumption of negotiations between the two sides.

Hamas in Gaza welcomes Israeli call for cease-fire (10.04.2011)

(Quelle:RFE/RL)

Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip said they want to end a recent round of fighting with Israel after Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak today signaled willingness to agree to a cease-fire.