ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Israel and Palestinian leaders dismissed allegations of war crimes, and representatives for both sides criticised ICC prosecutor's decision.
Tue May 21 2024
Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemned rocket attacks and called for de-escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Thu May 13 2021
Trump invites Palestinian leader Abbas to White House
Donald Trump on Friday invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House, in a first phone call between the two leaders since Trump took office.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Israel boosts security in Jerusalem's Old City
srael deployed hundreds of extra police in Jerusalem where clashes broke out after Palestinian leaders called for a "day of rage" on Friday to protest at new Israeli security measures.
Sat Sep 19 2015
French experts reaffirm conclusion that Arafat was not poisoned
French experts reexamining evidence have confirmed their earlier conclusion that the 2004 death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was not the result of poisoning, a prosecutor told AFP Monday.
Tue Mar 17 2015
A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis
A minority in Israel look back fondly on the former Palestinian leader -- who died 10 years ago this week -- as the man who dared to sign an peace accord with the Jewish state.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Pope Francis hosts Israeli-Palestinian peace prayer
Pope Francis on Sunday hosts an unprecedented peace prayer meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.
Sun Jun 08 2014
Palestinians vow unity as Israel peace talks teeter
Rival Palestinian leaders from the West Bank and Gaza Strip forged a new reconciliation agreement on Wednesday, angering Israel.
Thu Apr 24 2014
Yasser Arafat 'may have been killed by polonium'
The late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat may have been poisoned with radioactive polonium, says a Swiss forensic report.
Thu Nov 07 2013
Obama to meet Abbas on Tuesday: White House
Barack Obama will hold talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Sat Sep 21 2013
Kerry in final meet with Abbas after talks marathon
John Kerry held a final meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas as he wrapped up four-days of exhaustive shuttle diplomacy aimed at reviving direct peace talks.
Sun Jun 30 2013