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Biden steps up pressure on Israel

32 hours ago

The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace.

US attacks East Jerusalem plans

45 hours ago

The US vice-president condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.

Israel weighing construction of nuclear power plant

3 days ago

JERUSALEM/PARIS (Reuters) - Israel will this week unveil plans to produce nuclear-generated electricity, officials said on Monday, a move that could draw fresh international attention toward its assumed atomic arsenal.

U.S. envoy seeks Mideast talks deal, tension rises

5 days ago

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's Middle East envoy began a round of meetings on Saturday aimed at relaunching negotiations, while the Palestinian leader said he feared the 20-year-old peace process with Israel was close to collapse.

Israel, Palestinians set for indirect talks

7 days ago

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S.-mediated talks with the Palestinians could begin next week, Israel said on Thursday, but it played down chances of a quick deal to end the conflict and Hamas condemned the Palestinian president's move to negotiate.