Representatives of the P5+1 and Iran met to discuss the latter’s nuclear program on Wednesday, with both sides presenting steps for moving forward towards resolving the dispute. The Fars News Agency reported Iran offered the global group—the United States, the…
Category: Diplomacy
Netanyahu Reiterates Call to Stop Iranian Nuclear Fuel Work
With a rumored concession on allowing Iran some low-level uranium enrichment in the background, Netanyahu again publicly called for the world powers to make clear demands on Iran in Wednesday’s high-stakes meeting. The P5+1—the United States, the United Kingdom, France,…
Israel-US Officials Meet amidst Regional Shifts
While the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog meets with Iran, and following major political changes in Israel, the Israeli Defense Minister left for meetings with United States’ officials. Ehud Barak was set to meet with his American counterpart Leon Panetta, as…
Israeli Leader Gives Response Letter to Palestinians
The envoy for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and gave him a letter from Netanyahu. The letter delivery comes a little less than one month after a Palestinian delegation handed over a letter from…
Rival Palestinian Factions Meet, Again
With Israel-Palestinian peace talks still in limbo, representatives of the Palestinian Hamas and Fatah political factions met yet again in Egypt on Wednesday as part of an effort to end the almost five year split in the Palestinian government. The…
Iran Concerned; Israeli Official Believes Obama is Serious about Tehran
Iranian officials have expressed concern about reports the United States is deploying advanced fighter jets in the region, although the Israelis hinted a different reaction. President Shimon Peres gave US President Barack Obama a boost of support on Tuesday regarding…