New effort for Middle East peace process

New effort for Middle East peace process

(VOVworld) – The Middle East peace process has been at a standstill since the US’ peace initiative failed in April, 2014. Israel has continued its military activities and illegal construction of settlements and walls...
Israel pursues peace process with Palestine

Israel pursues peace process with Palestine

(VOVworld) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at his weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday that a broader coalition government will allow Israel to pursue a peace process with Palestine with...
Israel rejects France’s peace initiative

Israel rejects France’s peace initiative

(VOVworld) – Israel has officially rejected France’s peace initiative to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office announced Thursday that the best way to resolve...
Israel refuses to withdraw from Golan Heights

Israel refuses to withdraw from Golan Heights

(VOVworld) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will never withdraw from the Golan Heights and the strategic plateau bordering Syria will forever belong to Israelis
Israel, France discuss peace summit proposal

Israel, France discuss peace summit proposal

(VOVworld) - French ambassador to Israel Patrick Masionnaive met with the Israeli Foreign Ministry's political director Alon Ushpitz in Jerusalem on Tuesday to discuss a French initiative to hold a...
Russia, US leaders meet on sidelines of COP21

Russia, US leaders meet on sidelines of COP21

(VOVworld) – US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about the Syria crisis and the situation in Ukraine on Monday on the sidelines of the 21st UN Conference...
Israel halts diplomatic contact with EU bodies

Israel halts diplomatic contact with EU bodies

(VOVworld) - Israel has suspended contacts with the European Union (EU) bodies involved in the peace process with the Palestinians following a requirement by the EU’s that goods from settlements...
Israel considers lowering relations with the EU

Israel considers lowering relations with the EU

(VOVworld) - Israel has imposed a number of sanctions on 16 European countries which have pressured the high-ranking representative of the EU to enforce labeling on goods produced in the West Bank,...
Israel halts meetings with the EU

Israel halts meetings with the EU

(VOVworld) - Israel announced on Wednesday it would suspend several planned talks and forums with the European Union in retaliation for a decision to label products from Israeli settlements in the...