Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Mideast Violence: Background

A Palestinian suicide attacker killed himself and at least 18 others on a double-length bus in Jerusalem. Kwame Holman reports on the latest developments.

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Two Suicide Bombings Threaten Israeli-Palestinian Cease-Fire

Two suicide bombings occurring less than an hour apart Tuesday killed two Israelis and left dozens wounded, ending the relative calm that has marked the six weeks since a cease-fire by Palestinian militants on June 29.

Israel Frees Prisoners, Palestinians Call Move Inadequate

Israel moved to free more than 300 Palestinian prisoners Wednesday, calling it a goodwill gesture to aid peace efforts. Palestinian leaders criticized the move, saying many thousands more in custody need to be released.

Roadmap to Peace in the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told President Bush Tuesday Israel would keep building a West Bank security barrier despite U.S. concerns the barrier could block progress in Middle East peacemaking. Gwen Ifill and guests discuss this development and how Sharon's…

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Israeli, Palestinian Prime Ministers Discuss "Road Map"

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas met in Jerusalem Tuesday for talks aimed at continuing implementation of the internationally backed "road map" to Middle East peace.

Peace Pledge: Sharon and Abbas

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas met in Jerusalem Tuesday for their first talks since Palestinian militant groups pledged to halt attacks against Israelis. Experts assess the importance of this meeting and the challenges facing…

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Israel Dismantles Checkpoints As Cease-Fire Holds

Israel pulled out of parts of the Gaza Strip Sunday and said it would withdraw from Bethlehem on Wednesday if the cease-fire announced by three main Palestinian militant groups holds.

Hamas Agrees to Three-Month Cease-Fire

The Palestinian militant group Hamas said it had agreed to a three-month suspension of attacks on Israelis, a development that could put the U.S.-backed "road map" back on track after several weeks of deadly terrorist attacks and Israeli reprisals.

Israel Targets Militants, Palestinians Differ on Truce

Israeli military forces killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents Wednesday, while leaders of Palestinian militant groups offered different accounts of a possible three-month cease-fire agreement.

Powell Urges Abbas to Restrain Militants

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said the Palestinian Authority must crack down more forcefully on militant groups such as Hamas and called on both sides to move "beyond" cease-fire negotiations.