Talks Continue Amid Rising Pressure

Palestinian and Israeli Negotiators (pictured at left) continue to work in Jordan towards restarting formal negotiations. Plus Europe turns up the heat on Iran, U.S.-Israel war games are postponed, and illegal settlement outposts are demolished, all in this week's bulletin.

Tension Rises On Many Fronts Amidst Continued Jordan Meetings

Local and regional tensions continued to build this week as Israeli and Palestinian officials continued to meet in Jordan. Plus ongoing settlement activity threatens the peace process, a new ruling on Israeli citizenship,and more in last week's bulletin.

New Year Brings Mixed Bag for Peace Prospects

Renewed talks in Jordan between Israel, the Palestinians, and Quartet representives continue in spite of continued settlement construction and violence. Plus, Santorum says there are no Palestinians in the West Bank and the U.S. announces first installment of UNRWA funding for 2012, all in last week's bulletin.

U.S. Criticizes Israel, Hamas Leaves Syria, Abbas May Reject U.S. Aid

Obama Administration officials offered rare critiques of Israel earlier this week. Plus Hamas pulls out of Syria amid that government's violent crackdown on protestors, Abbas says keep the change, and Israel releases the PA's tax money. Click here to read about this and more in the bulletin.

The Washington Voice of the Churches Working for Peace in the Middle East

192 For nearly 30 years, CMEP has been the voice of the churches in Washington who have been working for decades to support a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We support a comprehensive solution that will bring peace and justice to the region, including a negotiated peace agreement establishing security for the State of Israel, securing a viable Palestinian state, and reaching agreement on Jerusalem that allows the city to be shared by Israelis and Palestinians, and open to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Click here to learn more about CMEP.

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