EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Tuesday with the hope to persuade both sides to return to the negotiating table and to press for a two-state solution.
Palestinian President Abbas is meeting with Jewish leaders around the world to increase pressure on Netanyahu's government to move ahead with peace talks.
Palestinian President Abbas is meeting with Jewish leaders around the world to increase pressure on Netanyahu's government to move ahead with peace talks.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed deep disappointment with Thailand’s recognition of a Palestinian state, calling the move ''counterproductive to peace.''
European Union Foreign Ministers are likely to issue a declaration in which they express concern over Israeli settlements and call for the preservation of a viable two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, at their monthly meeting on Monday in Brussels.
Diplomats said in Brussels the European Union foreign ministers later Monday would officially adopt the measures that were hashed out by the 27 ambassadors.
US President Barack Obama on Thursday said US-led sanctions had reduced Iran's economy to a ''shambles,'' in a robust defense of his policy towards Tehran following sharp Republican attacks.
Release of statement appeared to reflect frustration at Iran's recent statements hinting at a willingness to return to table but Tehran's failure to formally respond and commit to discussing the nuclear program.
Thai Foreign Ministry says government informed Palestinian delegation and all UN member states that it ‘has given recognition to the state of Palestine.’
Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff meets with Israeli officials at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv; visit comes as U.S. is trying to coordinate steps with Israel in regard to Iran.
