Sharon, Ariel
Mahmoud Abbas and Ariel Sharon, in a landmark meeting in Egypt, have agreed to a ceasefire and a truce in hostilities, marking the highest-level meeting between the two sides in four years. The agreement signifies a new era of hope and opportunity for peace, with both leaders emphasizing the need
Sharon, Ariel
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Israel and met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss steps necessary for effective peace negotiations between Israel and Palestinian leaders. Rice emphasized the importance of fighting terrorism and urged Israel to make "hard decisions" to promote peace and help establish
Sharon, Ariel
The Israeli military conducted a helicopter strike that killed Dr. Abdel Aziz Rantisi, a prominent Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, just a few hours after a Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself in an industrial area near the Israeli border. The bombing killed one Israeli security worker and wounded three
Sharon, Ariel
President Bush's endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip has sparked skepticism among Palestinians and Middle East analysts. Mr. Sharon has secured commitments from Mr. Bush on several key issues, including recognition of Israeli control over parts of the
Barak, Ehud
PA President Yasser Arafat has agreed to meet with President Bill Clinton at the White House, following talks in Tunis and Cairo and contacts with various Arab leaders. Arafat emphasizes that any discussions with Clinton must be based on mutual understanding and that Palestinian requests and readiness for consultations must
Barak, Ehud
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has agreed to proceed with President Clinton's Mideast peace proposals, but Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat's conditional acceptance has raised concerns about the feasibility of reaching a final compromise in the next two and a half weeks. Arafat's reservations on
Israel
Arafat is confronted with one of the most painful choices of his career: a comprehensive peace deal or a familiar role as a victim. The Clinton administration's proposals, which have been met with skepticism by some, offer sovereignty over Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem and a Palestinian state
Israel
President Clinton has presented a set of proposals to the Palestinian and Israeli leaders to reach a comprehensive peace agreement before he leaves office on January 20. The proposals are a series of options that address key issues such as sovereignty over the Temple Mount, the right of Palestinian refugees
Israel
Efforts to broker a peace between Israelis and Palestinians have hit a roadblock as President Clinton's attempted cease-fire last week failed to take hold. The situation has resulted in Israel considering unilateral moves to disentangle its territory and economy from the Palestinians, while Arab leaders call for a
Israel
The latest round of violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories has left the Middle East peace process on the brink of collapse, with both Israelis and Palestinians losing faith in the possibility of a negotiated settlement. The situation is exacerbated by the US becoming fatigued by the demands of
Israel
The emergency meeting of 22 Arab League nations, which convened in response to the spiraling violence in the Palestinian territories, has brought together Arab leaders to address the escalating conflict. In a stark contrast to their rhetoric, leaders from several Arab nations, including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia, paid homage
Israel
The rapid deterioration of the Middle East peace process has led to a situation where peace between Israel and the Palestinians seems increasingly unattainable. The two sides are unable to agree on the status of Jerusalem, with neither party willing to compromise, and the international community is powerless to intervene.
