The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-palestinian-peace-talks/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:09:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli-Palestinian peace talks | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-palestinian-peace-talks/ 32 32 As two-state hopes fade, more US Jews are open to a one-state future for the Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-two-state-hopes-fade-more-us-jews-are-open-to-a-one-state-future-for-the-middle-east/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:54:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860445 Nearly half of Jewish Americans under 35 now support a binational state, a poll finds, reviving an idea long considered anti-Zionist - though many say they're emotionally attached to Israel

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]]> The missing Palestinian question: Facing pivotal election, few talking about West Bank’s future https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-missing-palestinian-question-facing-pivotal-election-few-talking-about-west-banks-future/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:42:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744200 As first national vote since Oct. 7 nears, neither leading candidate for PM is offering an overarching vision for Israeli-Palestinian relations or pledging big moves in West Bank

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]]> Two long-time negotiators dissect what’s at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-long-time-negotiators-dissect-whats-at-the-heart-of-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:46:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3702861 In new book 'Tomorrow is Yesterday,' Jewish US diplomat Robert Malley and veteran Palestinian negotiator Hussein Agha team up to look at the hard truths behind the stalled two-state solution

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]]> Why the story of Abraham is being invoked in the push for Mideast peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-story-of-abraham-is-being-invoked-in-the-push-for-mideast-peace/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:39:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3664764 As the central forefather of the Jewish and Muslim faiths, the biblical figure has become the template for integrating the Jewish state into the war-scarred region

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]]> ‘A terrible mistake’: Israeli envoy warns France over Palestinian state recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-terrible-mistake-israeli-envoy-warns-france-over-palestinian-state-recognition/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:51:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3624240 Ambassador Joshua Zarka says Macron's 'very dangerous' decision is influenced by concerns over domestic Arab population, hurts peace process and risks sidelining Paris in Middle East

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]]> This Palestinian sheikh has a plan for peace with Israel — but few think it can work https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-palestinian-sheikh-has-a-plan-for-peace-with-israel-but-few-think-it-can-work/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:44:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3595179 Renewed proposal for an emirate that recognizes the Jewish state was positively received by Economy Minister Nir Barkat this week, but most deem idea of circumventing PA unfeasible

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]]> Olmert reveals for first time map of Palestinian state he offered Abbas https://www.timesofisrael.com/olmert-reveals-for-first-time-map-of-palestinian-state-he-offered-abbas/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:28:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3489913 Former PM shows documentary-makers diagram that inspired legend of Palestinian leader's hastily sketched copy presented to officials in Ramallah in failed peace bid

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]]> A Middle East expert envisioned two paths for Israel. Then October 7 happened https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-middle-east-expert-envisioned-two-paths-for-israel-then-october-7-happened/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:43:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3372380 French-Israeli geopolitical scholar Michael Horowitz had nearly finished his book, 'Hope and Despair,' when Hamas massacred 1,200 people in Israel. He's still cautiously optimistic

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]]> A Palestinian-American’s call for compromise strikes a chord on social media https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-palestinian-americans-call-for-compromise-strikes-a-chord-on-social-media/ Fri, 10 May 2024 13:40:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3286855 Profanity-laden overview by Mo Husseini -- a distant relative of the infamous Mufti of Jerusalem -- spares neither side, enticing the 'silent majority' with commonsensical optimism

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]]> Only way to solve conflict is independent Palestinian state, says top Saudi diplomat https://www.timesofisrael.com/only-way-to-solve-conflict-is-independent-palestinian-state-says-top-saudi-diplomat/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:16:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3099806&preview=true&preview_id=3099806 Comment by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan at UN event comes amid US-brokered efforts for Israeli-Saudi normalization, in which Riyadh is demanding concessions to Palestinians

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]]> 30 years after Oslo, FM Cohen rejects international dictates on Palestinian issue https://www.timesofisrael.com/30-years-after-oslo-fm-cohen-rejects-international-dictates-on-palestinian-issue/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:02:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3095990 Foreign minister meets with Norwegian counterpart on anniversary of landmark accords, says normalization is the path forward in the region

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]]> Why the Oslo peace process failed – and what it means for future negotiators https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-oslo-peace-process-failed-and-what-it-means-for-future-negotiators/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:48:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3095292 30 years ago, the Israelis and Palestinians signed an agreement many thought was set in stone. Now, as it lies battered and seemingly done for, here are the lessons we can draw

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]]> ‘Difficult deal’: Declassified protocols show Oslo Accords okayed with marked wariness https://www.timesofisrael.com/difficult-deal-declassified-protocols-show-oslo-accords-okayed-with-marked-wariness/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:58:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3083649 30 years later, key cabinet quotes reveal Rabin, Peres feared Palestinians wouldn't forgo terror, weren't giving enough for Israeli concessions; Rabin foreshadowed own assassination

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]]> Israel agreed to give up sovereignty in part of Jerusalem Old City in 2000 — document https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-agreed-to-give-up-sovereignty-in-part-of-jerusalem-old-city-in-2000-document/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:19:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036060 Newly declassified response to Clinton proposal under PM Ehud Barak shows Jerusalem was willing to accept Palestinian sovereignty in much of Temple Mount as basis for peace talks

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]]> Having given up on the US, Palestinians look to China to mediate peace with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/having-given-up-on-the-us-palestinians-look-to-china-to-mediate-peace-with-israel/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:06:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3030339 PA minister Ahmad Majdalani tells ToI that Beijing can use billions in trade as leverage to coax Jerusalem to come to the table as Washington's influence on the global stage wanes

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