Natasha Mozgovaya

According to the poll, both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and US interference in the region are seen as the biggest obstacle to peace and stability.

Western diplomats and senior officials in Jerusalem say foreign ministers of Mideast Quartet did not issue final statement on meeting over Israel's demand that Palestinians call it a 'Jewish state.'

State Department says law is an internal Israeli affair but hints criticism; ADL expresses concern over new law, says it impinges on Israelis' basic democratic rights.

Representatives of the U.S., Russia, the EU and the UN dined in Washington and discussed renewing direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, but made no public statement.

The Dalai Lama's idea of getting past pain to find compassion could work in the Middle East.

U.S., France issue statements saying Syria failed to take necessary security measures to prevent attacks on U.S., France embassies in which three French nationals were wounded.

Tensions rise between the two countries after U.S. Ambassador to Syria visited protesters in Hama on Wednesday.

Former director of Middle East and North Africa at the National Security Council says Israel’s security is his top priority; former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi attends swearing-in ceremony.

Resolution 268 was voted in by a majority of 407 of 435 representatives, and calls for renewal of direct talks between Israel and Palestinians.

Members of Kibbutz Be’eri respond to a video released by Rep. Michele Bachmann, in which she speaks about her experience as a 17-year-old volunteer in Israel.

Following a meeting with Acting Middle East Envoy David Hale and diplomat Dennis Ross, Erekat says he does not expect Quartet’s July meeting to ‘invent the wheel.’

Saeb Erekat scheduled to meet with Acting Middle East Envoy David Hale, diplomat Dennis Ross at U.S. State Department; State Department spokesperson: 'Our goal is to get these parties back to the table'.

American Jews give U.S. president 60% approval rating in June, a drop from May when support of Obama spiked due to Osama bin Laden's death, but also marks the lowest point thus far in 2011.

After the Obama administration welcomed talks with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, the co-editor of 'Engaging Extremists' argues that Hamas is 'engageable'.

As hundreds of internationals are being denied departure from Greek ports, pro-Palestinian activists from the United States and Europe plan large demonstrations at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Quartet of Middle East peace negotiators says it is concerned, however, with 'unsustainable conditions' in Gaza; calls for an end to 'deplorable' detention of Gilad Shalit.

2,000 protesters take to Jordan's streets demanding resignation of Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakhit.

Some say Minnesota's third-term congresswoman - who flanks the Republican Party from the right - isn't ready to be president. But that's what they said about Obama.

Activists say Israel is responsible for 'attempted murder' for allegedly sabotaging propeller shaft of an Irish ship, forcing it to pull out of the voyage.

U.S. secretary of state clarifies allegations that U.S. is increasing ties with the Islamist group, saying U.S. continuing 'approach of limited contacts'.

Resolution 185 calls on Palestinians to halt bid for unilateral recognition at UN, calls on Obama to veto September vote.

U.S. State Department 2011 Trafficking in Persons Report defines Israel as country that does not 'fully comply' with U.S. standards for stopping human traffick but is 'making significant efforts' to stop it.

Republican former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty says the U.S. president's Middle East policy 'breaks his heart', claims Obama is wrong in belief that 'Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies at the heart of every problem in the Middle East'.

A new book by the founder of J Street will be sure to find critics who disagree with the contention that the conversation on Israel must be changed.

U.S. State Department says Gaza is run by U.S. designated foreign terrorist organization Hamas and Americans providing support to it are subject to fines and jail.