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Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:27:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://www.jewishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/JP-Logo-200.jpg “Peace” Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com https://www.jewishpress.com 32 32 Ramallah Condemns Haniyeh’s Assassination; Avigdor Liberman Is Relieved https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/palestinian-authority/ramallah-condemns-haniyehs-assassination-avigdor-liberman-is-relieved/2024/07/31/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:17:28 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701030 “If I’m the defense minister, I give Mr. Haniyeh 48 hours: either you return the bodies and the civilians, or you’re dead.”]]> David Friedman: ‘Palestinians’ Should Have Autonomy Sans Voting Rights, Like Puerto Ricans in US https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/david-friedman-palestinians-should-have-autonomy-sans-voting-rights-like-puerto-ricans-in-us/2024/07/24/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:56:44 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699869 “Nobody accuses the United States of being an apartheid state,” the former U.S. ambassador to Israel told the Knesset.]]> Saudi-Israel Normalization Unlikely Before US Elections https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/saudi-israel-normalization-unlikely-before-us-elections/2024/07/14/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 14:26:54 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=698405 Riyadh is also waiting for a ceasefire in Gaza before potentially signing on to the Abraham Accords.]]> FT Report: PA Rule in Judea and Samaria Shrinking Fast https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/palestinian-authority/ft-report-pa-rule-in-judea-and-samaria-shrinking-fast/2024/07/11/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:44:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=697991 For policymakers in the US, the Arab world, and Europe, a reformed Palestinian Authority is the obvious institution to fill the political vacuum in Gaza as they seek to bring about a two-state solution, but among PA Arabs, faith in the Palestinian Authority – which was created in the 1990s as a stepping stone toward […]]]> Abraham Accords, Moving US Embassy in Jerusalem to Blame for Oct. 7 Attack, AOC Says https://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/ny/abraham-accords-moving-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-to-blame-for-oct-7-attack-aoc-says/2024/05/31/ Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:37 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=692477 Rep. Brad Schneider called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s statement “both ignorant and abhorrent.”]]> Gantz’s National Unity Party: No to ‘Palestinian’ State for Saudi Normalization https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/gantzs-national-unity-party-no-to-palestinian-state-for-saudi-normalization/2024/05/21/ Tue, 21 May 2024 06:22:54 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=690963 Israeli Minister Benny Gantz's party does, however, want an "international civilian governance mechanism for Gaza" that includes "Palestinians."]]> Israel Peace Treaty at ‘High Risk’ Amid Rafah Op, Cairo Threatens https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/egypt/israel-peace-treaty-at-high-risk-amid-rafah-op-cairo-threatens/2024/05/12/ Sun, 12 May 2024 14:46:26 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=689880 Egypt is not allowing aid to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing.]]> Saudi Arabia Reportedly Cracking Down on Anti-Israel Voices https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-reportedly-cracking-down-on-anti-israel-voices/2024/05/04/ Sat, 04 May 2024 17:57:19 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688806 The series of arrests is driven by security concerns connected to Oct. 7, according to Riyadh-based diplomats and human rights groups.]]> State Department: No US-Saudi Defense Pact Without Israel Normalization https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/state-department-no-us-saudi-defense-pact-without-israel-normalization/2024/05/03/ Fri, 03 May 2024 10:54:48 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688767 “This is a package deal,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said of the components of a Saudi-Israeli agreement. “None go forward without the others.”]]> Khamenei Pushes Back on Israel-Saudi Normalization https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/khamenei-pushes-back-on-israel-saudi-normalization/2024/05/02/ Thu, 02 May 2024 13:08:02 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688563 “Some people think that by forcing neighboring countries to normalize their ties [with Israel] the problem will be solved. They are wrong,” said the Iranian leader.]]> US Renews Effort to Forge Israeli-Saudi Peace Deal in Exchange for ‘Palestinian’ State https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/us-renews-effort-to-forge-israeli-saudi-peace-deal-in-exchange-for-palestinian-state/2024/04/19/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:39:24 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=687286 The White House is offering the Saudis a formal defense treaty, civilian nuclear plants, and a chance to boast that they got Israel to agree to a “Palestinian” State.]]> Saudis say Iran Instigated Gaza War to Sabotage Israel Normalization https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/saudis-say-iran-instigated-gaza-war-to-sabotage-israel-normalization/2024/04/15/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:37:41 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=686535 “Iran is a nation that endorses terrorism, and the world should have curtailed it much earlier," a member of the royal family told Hebrew media.]]> Saudis, Emiratis Shared Intel about Iranian Attack with US, Israel https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/gulf-states/saudis-emiratis-shared-intel-about-iranian-attack-with-us-israel/2024/04/15/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:20:10 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=686528 The Arab states were initially hesitant to share the information, fearing Iranian reprisal, according to The Wall Street Journal.]]> The Coordinated Response to Iran’s Attack Was Driven by a New Regional Alliance https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/the-peace-process/the-coordinated-response-to-irans-attack-was-driven-by-a-new-regional-alliance/2024/04/15/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:46:47 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=686474 Even though MEAD is yet to be ratified by the signatories of the Abraham Accords, the collaboration on Saturday night might as well have been in line with such a treaty.]]> Efforts for Saudi-Israel Normalization Continue https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/efforts-for-saudi-israel-normalization-continue/2024/04/08/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:41:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=685405 Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is scheduled to meet the Saudi ambassador to Washington in pursuit of an historic agreement.]]> U of Haifa Lab Generates Call for Coexistence from Leaders Across Faith Lines https://www.jewishpress.com/news/religion/u-of-haifa-lab-generates-call-for-coexistence-from-leaders-across-faith-lines/2024/03/25/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:27:23 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=683435 "This is the greatest achievement of the laboratory thus far."]]> Israelis Overwhelmingly Reject US, Arab Plan for Palestinian State https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/israelis-unanimously-reject-us-arab-plan-for-palestinian-state/2024/02/15/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:54:26 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=677743 "The October 7 lesson is that retreat brings terror. The October 8 lesson is that the Palestinian Authority = Hamas, with the same motivations, only with less capabilities. "Kfar Saba will not be Kfar Gaza."]]> Egyptian FM Reaffirms Commitment to ‘Reciprocal’ Peace Treaty with Israel https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/egypt/egyptian-fm-reaffirms-commitment-to-reciprocal-peace-treaty-with-israel/2024/02/13/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:09:02 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=677278 Having peace treaty with Egypt is better than not having a peace treaty with Egypt.]]> Survey: Israelis Oppose Deal Tying “Palestinian” State to Saudi Relations, Ending War https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/survey-israelis-oppose-deal-tying-palestinian-state-to-saudi-relations-ending-war/2024/02/06/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:59:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=676255 “Do you support or oppose the notion that as part of a deal to end the war—which will include long-term military quiet, guarantees from the United States, and an agreement with Arab states such as Saudi Arabia—Israel should agree to the establishment of a Palestinian state?”]]> Thousands, including Ministers & MKs, Gather to Declare Oslo and the Gush Katif Expulsion Dead https://www.jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-right/thousands-including-ministers-mks-gather-to-declare-oslo-and-the-gush-katif-expulsion-dead/2024/01/29/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:57:23 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=675131 “Part of the fixing of the mistake, the recognition of the sin of the conceptzia that led to the expulsion and to October 7, is to return home!”]]> NYT: New International Deal Conditioned on Israel Committing Suicide https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/nyt-new-international-deal-conditioned-on-israel-committing-suicide/2024/01/28/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:56:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=675023 Netanyahu has rejected this proposal, recently committing to maintaining Israel's military control over the entire area of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.]]> EU Pushing Unilateral Plan to Create Palestinian State while Punishing Israel for Opposing It https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/eu/eu-pushing-unilateral-plan-to-create-palestinian-state-while-punishing-for-israel-for-opposing-it/2024/01/23/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:40:43 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=674239 The EU are frustrated Prime Minister Netanyahu, whom they see as the main obstacle to their two-state vision.]]> US Working on Grand Regional Deal to Create ‘Palestinian’ State and End Israel-Hamas War https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/us-working-on-grand-regional-deal-to-create-palestinian-state-and-end-israel-hamas-war/2024/01/19/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:50:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=673740 The plan also envisions normalization between Israel and the Arab world, the release of captives and a new regime in Gaza.]]> Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State as Pathway to Saudi Normalization https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/netanyahu-rejects-palestinian-state-as-pathway-to-saudi-normalization/2024/01/18/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:37:42 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=673632 The Israeli prime minister reportedly dismissed the proposal, brought to him by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.]]> Sullivan Links Israel-Saudi Normalization to ‘Palestinian’ State https://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/sullivan-links-israel-saudi-normalization-to-palestinian-state/2024/01/17/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:51:13 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=673347 A two-state solution is part of “the basic recipe" for peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors, said the U.S. National Security Advisor.]]> Israel and Saudi Arabia Want Peace, But Differ How to Get There https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/israel-and-saudi-arabia-want-peace-but-differ-how-to-get-there/2024/01/15/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:05:06 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=673080 Achieving any shared vision, however, will be complicated.]]> UAE-Israel Land Corridor Expanding to Egypt https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/egypt/uae-israel-land-corridor-expanding-to-egypt/2023/12/24/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:34:40 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=669741 Use of the route has grown exponentially in the wake of the Houthi attacks on commercial vessels.]]> UAE-Israel Land Corridor Operating Despite War https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/gulf-states/uae-israel-land-corridor-operating-despite-war/2023/12/14/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:08:02 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=668282 Thanks to the Houthis attacking ships, the land-route has become very popular.]]> Direct Polls: 81% of Israelis Don’t Believe Peace Has a Chance https://www.jewishpress.com/news/politics/direct-polls-81-of-israelis-dont-believe-peace-has-a-chance/2023/12/01/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:21:12 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=666312 Among coalition supporters, 59% believed the war should resume after the ceasefire, mirroring the sentiment of 54% of opposition supporters.]]> Blinken Doesn’t Blink as Abbas Submits Wish List Spelling the End of the Jewish State https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/palestinian-authority/blinken-doesnt-blink-as-abbas-submits-wish-list-spelling-the-end-of-the-jewish-state/2023/12/01/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:53:45 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=666281 The US won’t get in the way of a Palestinian Authority takeover of Gaza, eastern Jerusalem, and the border crossings with Jordan and Egypt.]]> Bahraini Crown Prince Condemns Hamas, Calls to Free Hostages https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/gulf-states/bahraini-crown-prince-condemns-hamas-calls-to-free-hostages/2023/11/20/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:25:26 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=664562 Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also condemned Israel's operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.]]> Hear Blood Curdling Prophecy During Gush Katif Expulsion https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/gaza/hear-blood-curdling-prophecy-during-gush-katif-expulsion/2023/11/17/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:50:55 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=664146 Dr. Sudi Namir yelled to high heaven prophetic text that predicted predicted in detail the October 7, 2023 massacre.]]> Normalization ‘Remains on the Table,’ Saudi Minister Says https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/normalization-remains-on-the-table-saudi-minister-says/2023/11/08/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:19:03 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=662756 Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih also announced that Riyadh will host three summits on the Hamas war.]]> Pew: Most Jewish and Arab Israelis Have Given Up on the 2-State Solution https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/pew-most-jewish-and-arab-israelis-have-given-up-on-the-2-state-solution/2023/10/06/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:10:36 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=658556 But Israeli secular Jews today express greater optimism about the prospects for a two-state solution than they did in 2017.]]> US Secretary of State Blinken to Arrive in Israel for Talks on Normalization with Saudi Arabia https://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/us-secretary-of-state-blinken-to-arrive-in-israel-for-talks-on-normalization-with-saudi-arabia/2023/10/04/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:51:09 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=658293 Shortly after Blinken’s visit, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is scheduled to fly to the United States for meetings in Washington DC on the normalization process with Riyadh.]]> Are Israel and Mauritania Holding Covert Talks? https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/africa/are-israel-and-mauritania-holding-covert-talks/2023/10/03/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:58:26 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=658262 Mauritania and Israel had diplomatic relations from 1999-2010.]]> Blinken to Visit Israel, Saudi Arabia Amid Normalization Push https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/blinken-to-visit-israel-saudi-arabia-amid-normalization-push/2023/10/03/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:20:07 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=658203 Blinken's trip will include a visit to Ramallah in the Palestinian Authority.]]> Israeli, Saudi Sources: US Obsession with ‘Palestinians’ Harming Normalization https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/israeli-saudi-sources-us-obsession-with-palestinians-harming-normalization/2023/10/02/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:13 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=658091 The Saudis are not pressuring Israel to make hefty concessions to the Palestinian Authority. ]]> Saudis Want US Defense Pact, Prioritize US & Israel Alliances over Concessions to Palestinian Authority https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/saudi-arabia/saudis-want-us-defense-pact-prioritize-us-israel-alliances-over-concessions-to-palestinian-authority/2023/09/29/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:34:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=657957 The Saudi want peace with Israel and a defense treaty with the US, that's all they care about.]]> Biden Exacts Price of Saudi Peace from Netanyahu: Keep 2-State Solution Alive https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/biden-exacts-price-of-saudi-peace-from-netanyahu-keep-2-state-solution-alive/2023/09/29/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:29:36 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=657906 For Netanyahu, a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia would be a game changer.]]>