Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Israel’s Sharon Cancels Peace Talks After Weekend Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ruled out peace negotiations with the Palestinians and canceled a summit with Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei, citing weekend attacks as evidence the Palestinian leadership is doing nothing to stop terrorist attacks.

Bus Bomb in Israel Kills 10, Does Not Derail Prisoner Swap

A suicide bomber killed ten people when he blew up a Jerusalem bus Thursday, but the attack did not postpone a scheduled prisoner exchange between Israel and the Lebanese guerrilla group Hezbollah.

Israel Shuts Down Gaza Crossing After Suicide Bombing

Israeli authorities sealed off the entire Gaza Strip on Thursday to all but humanitarian workers, following a suicide attack by an Islamic militant earlier in the week that killed four Israelis.

Disengagement Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said, "If in a few months the Palestinians still continue to disregard their part in implementing the road map, then Israel will initiate the unilateral security step of disengagement from the Palestinians." Margaret Warner explores…

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Mideast Peace Proposal

Former Israeli Justice Minister Yossi Beilin and former Palestinian Information Minister Yasser Abed Rabbo, the principal authors of the Geneva Accord, discuss their draft peace proposal and the diplomatic controversy it has sparked.

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Israel Rebukes U.S. for Meeting With Peace Planners

The Israeli government on Tuesday criticized U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell for agreeing to meet this week with the authors of a non-binding peace alternative to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bush Urges Israel Not to Jeopardize Peace Process

In a keynote address to British officials, President Bush urged Israel not to jeopardize the Israeli-Palestinian peace process by continuing construction of a security fence through sections of Palestinian-populated areas in the West Bank.

New Palestinian Cabinet Approved

Palestinian lawmakers approved a new government Wednesday after a two-month stalemate that hindered progress for peace talks.

Israeli Air Forces Strike Targets in Gaza Strip

Israeli warplanes and helicopters attacked targets in the Gaza Strip in separate strikes on Monday, reportedly killing 11 Palestinians, including two members of the militant group Hamas. The raids reportedly wounded some 90 others.

Middle East Peace Plan

As the U.S.-backed "road map" to peace in the Middle East hits ever more roadblocks, two Israeli and Palestinian former officials have proposed a new plan, called "The People's Voice." It has already gained 120,000 signatures for its two-state solution,…

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