Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres speaks to reporters during a join press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, after their meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on the second day of the world Ecocnomic Forum at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, May 21. (Xinhua Photo)

Most Israelis, Palestinians lack confidence on peace process: poll

(2006-05-16 08:08:57)

    JERUSALEM, May 15 (Xinhua) -- A survey released by Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper on Monday showed that over 60 percent of Israelis and Palestinians are convinced that peace between the two sides are still far away. Full Story>>

Abbas renews call on Israel to re-open talks

(2006-05-15 23:25:48)

    MOSCOW, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Monday repeated his call on the new Israeli government to restart negotiations with the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Full Story>>