Palestinian Unity Government

UN Chief Urges Israel to Reconsider Rejection of New Palestinian Government

Dinka — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:43:32 -0500

The U.N. Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon wrapped up a two-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories with a proposal to include key Arab states in a future meeting of the so-called Middle East Peace Quartet. VOA's Jim Teeple reports from Jerusalem that Israel's prime minister says he is open to the proposal.

Ehud Olmert: Israel Willing to Make Concessions

Dinka — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:54:12 -0500

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel will make extensive concessions if they lead to peace with his country's enemies. Ehud Olmert says Israel is willing to make extensive, painful and tough concessions if doing so encourages a dialogue to develop with Israel's enemies.

Norway Eases Diplomatic Boycott of Palestinian Authority

Dinka — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:18:10 -0500

A senior Norwegian official has met with the leader of the ruling Palestinian militant group Hamas, easing a diplomatic boycott. The meeting followed the formation of a Palestinian national unity government, and as Hamas launched its first attack against Israel since a cease-fire went into effect four months ago in the Gaza Strip. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.

US Diplomat Meets Member of New Palestinian Government

Dinka — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:07:47 -0500

Palestinian officials say a U.S. diplomat has held the first U.S. talks with a member of the new Palestinian unity government. The officials say U.S. Consul General Jacob Walles met Palestinian finance minister Salam Fayyad Tuesday. Fayyad is not affliliated with the main Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah.

Arab League chief expects Israeli initiative in Mideast peace process

Dinka — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:00:57 -0500

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa urged Israel on Tuesday to be more proactive in restarting the stalled Mideast peace talks following the creation of a new Palestinian unity government.

UN Chief Praises Saudi Peace Proposal, Calls Palestinian Coalition 'Disappointing'

Dinka — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:30:50 -0500

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has praised a five-year old Saudi Arabian peace proposal as a "pillar" in the search for Middle East peace. The Saudi plan is to be discussed later this month at an Arab summit in Riyadh. Mr. Ban spoke about the plan in a one-on-one VOA interview as he prepares for his first trip to the Middle East as U.N. chief. VOA Correspondent Peter Heinlein talked to Mr. Ban, and filed this report.

Mideast Quartet to discuss approach to new Palestinian government

Dinka — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:13:18 -0500

The Quartet of Middle East peacemakers will discuss its approach to the new Palestinian unity government between Fatah and Hamas on Monday, European Union officials said.

Israel Calls Proposed Palestinian Unity Government a 'Step Backward'

Dinka — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:50:46 -0500

Hamas, Fatah to Present Unity Government Saturday

Dinka — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:16:59 -0500

Hamas Rejects al-Qaida Criticism of Palestinian Unity Government

Dinka — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:24:03 -0500