Peace Negotiations
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:03
Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses engagement with the Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt's interim government, the ship from Cuba seized in the Panama Canal, Secretary' Kerry's trip to the Middle East, extremism in Iraq, and Mali's elections.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 09:05
The Office of the Press Secretary reports on the contents of the phone discussion between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Obama, on the subject of security issues and Palestinian peace negotiations.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 08:52
President Barack Obama announces the resumption of Israel-Palestine peace negotiations, under the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Abbas, Secretary Kerry, and Ambassador Indyk.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 08:28
Spokesperson Psaki addresses Secretary Kerry's travel to Jordan, Deputy Secretary Burns' meetings in Egypt, discussions about aid to Egypt, military assistance to Syria, and the Georgian delegation in DC.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 06:52
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the Afghan peace negotiations with the Taliban and President Obama's conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 06:47
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the U.S. assessment of the Syrian civil war, General Dempsey's testimony on Syria, Assad's future as the ruler of Syria, and the EU's relationship with Israel.
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 13:28
This post was written with CIP intern Ashley Badesch
The following is a round-up of some of the top articles and news highlights from around the region over the past week.
U.S. Policy
Region
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 08:51
Israel and the Palestinians have reached an agreement which establishes the basis for resuming peace talks, the US Secretary of State has announced.