Palestinian and Arab sources have reported in recent days on accelerated diplomatic activity in preparation for the resumption of the diplomatic process between the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Israeli government, mediated by Egypt and Jordan.
“Our aim is to empower the shared economy between Israelis and Palestinians, working closely together to empower and strengthen the economy,” said businessman Sheikh Ashraf Al Jabari.
The National Security Council began approaching other government agencies for volunteers to join a team that will work with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, and Jason Greenblatt, Trump’s special envoy for international peace negotiations.
Over 300 people recently attended a talk in Sydney by Ambassador Martin Indyk for the New Israel Fund, addressing the topic, “The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process – From Inside the Negotiating Room.”
I predicted at the time New Zealand replaced Australia on the UN Security Council that the latter’s realistic attitude and voting records concerning Israel and peace would be abandoned once NZ took up its seat.
After a four year stalemate, the Palestinian and Israeli parties laid the groundwork to resume negotiations on the so-called "final status" issues that must be resolved to end the dispute. Amidst much hype, the first ‘peace talks’ commenced in Washington this week...writes Gabsy Debinski.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has fallen on his sword in attempting to seek a renewal of negotiations designed to culminate in the creation of a new Arab State between Jordan and Israel for the first time ever in recorded history.
The US State Department has floated a trial balloon to test the idea of former US Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, serving as mediator in the forthcoming peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. It is not surprising that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has signaled his approval. What is incomprehensible is that Prime Minister Netanyahu has done likewise.
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry that agreement has been reached on a basis for direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
New Zealand Foreign Minister has met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. He also addressed the US/NZ Pacific Partnership Forum announcing an offer of help to get both parties involved in the Israel-Palestine dispute back to the table.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully will meet U.S. Secretary for State John Kerry in Washington today...and offer his services to help broker a breakthrough in reestablishing peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
