Jared Kushner Heads Overseas To Suck Up To Saudi Royal Family

US Embassy Move Makes MidEast Peace Process 'Mission Impossible On Steroids'

Where Does the Middle East Conflict Go from Here? | Inside Story

Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered at Gaza's border with Israel on the eve of the Nakba anniversary, the day they call "catastrophe".

Inside Story - Does the EU Have a Rôle in the Middle East?

There have been widespread protests and condemnation since the US announced its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. As activists around the world take to the streets in anger, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his own tour to change minds. He is hoping to convince European leaders to follow the policy of US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu met EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday. The Israeli leader is also expected to open the issue of the Iran nuclear deal. Most EU members have expressed alarm over Trump's decision on Jerusalem.

EU leaders say they want Netanyahu to resume meaningful negotiations with Palestinians. But as European and US policies towards the Middle East diverge, what options does Brussels really have?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan | Guests: Ali Fathollah-Nejad - Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Doha Center; Robbie Sable - Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; James Moran - Associate Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Policy.

Jerusalem Move ‘Makes Clear There Will Be No Peace Settlement’ – Former Diplomat

President Donald Trump’s decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is in line with his Saudi and Israeli-aligned foreign policy, encourages his pro-Israel evangelical base, and builds bridges with Zionist Democrats like Chuck Schumer who praised the move, former diplomat Jim Jatras tells RT.

Jerusalem Is Israel's Capital: Donald Trump's Full Announcement - BBC News

President Trump has announced that the US now recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Mr Trump described the move as "a long overdue step" to advance the Middle East peace process. The president said the US would support a two-state solution, if approved by both the Israelis and the Palestinians. Ahead of the decision, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned it would have "dangerous consequences" for the region.

Can Trump Solve the Middle East Conflict? - Inside Story

Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have touted a strong friendship since well before Trump was elected US President.

His trip to the Middle East could be seen as showcasing that relationship. Trump's the first US President to visit the Western Wall while in office.

That sparked controversy as it's a Jewish Holy Site on disputed territory.

Trump also headed to Bethlehem to meet with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.

Their talks centred on the Israel-Palestine Peace Process. Trump has repeatedly said he hopes to reopen negotiations,

But does Donald Trump have a peace plan? And could he succeed where others have failed? | Presenter: Richelle Carey | Guests: Yossni Beilin, the former Israeli negotiator at the Oslo Peace Accords; Majed Bamya, a Palestinian diplomat; Nathan Thrall, from the International Crisis Group

Palestinian Parliament Member on Conditions of Mideast Peace

May. 22, 2017 - 4:58 - Dr. Mustafa Barghouti on President Trump's visit to Israel

Can US President Donald Trump Bring Peace to the Middle East? – Inside Story

The US President is keen to secure Middle East peace, but doesn't say how he plans to do it. Previous administrations in Washington have tried in the past, but failed. The last talks between Israel and Palestine collapsed three years ago. So, is there reason to be hopeful this time? | Presenter: Darren Jordan

Jared Kushner: I Will Bring Peace to Middle East | Jared Kushner, Most Trusted Trump Advisor

Romney: Obama Has Hindered Peace in the Middle East 'Immeasurably'

THE GUARDIAN: Speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition Forum, Mitt Romney blasted the president's 'weak' handling of Israel

Mitt Romney, a leading Republican presidential contender, has called for regime change in Iran and said that the US should make clear to Tehran that it is "developing military options".

Romney made the call during a scathing attack on Barack Obama at a Republican Jewish Coalition forum of presidential candidates in which he accused the president of weak support for Israel, of appeasing America's enemies and of setting back peace in the Middle East with his fractious relationship with the Israeli leadership.

Before a hawkish, pro-Israel audience, Romney and another contender, Rick Santorum, dwelt at length on the threat posed by Iran's nuclear programme and what they characterised as Obama's weak response.

Romney called for "crippling sanctions" against Tehran and for Iran's diplomats and businessmen to be treated as pariahs.

"Ultimately regime change is necessary. We should make it very clear we are developing and have developed military options," he said.

Santorum said that on his first day in office as president he would ensure that the US and Israel are safe from Iran. But he didn't say how.

Romney launched a broad attack on Obama's foreign policy. » | Chris McGreal in Washington | Wednesday, December 07, 2011

The New Mrs Ossama bin Laden Wants to Campaign for Peace in the Middle East!

Photo of Mr & Mrs Omar Ossama bin Laden courtesy of the TimesOnline

TIMESONLINE: The British woman who has become the daughter-in-law of Osama bin Laden said yesterday that she hoped to use the enormous international interest in their relationship to campaign for peace in the Middle East.

Jane Felix-Browne said that she had been overwhelmed by the response after The Times revealed yesterday that she had married a son of the al-Qaeda leader.

Mrs Felix-Browne, 51, married Omar Ossama bin Laden, 27, in April after a holiday romance and is now preparing to apply for a visa so that he can visit Britain.

The grandmother and parish councillor returned to Moulton in Cheshire this month to try to formalise her marriage through the Saudi Arabian embassy in London. What I will say if I ever get a chance to meet my notorious father-in-law (more)

Mark Alexander

Golan Heights in Exchange for Peace?
THE TELEGRAPH: The Israeli prime minister has offered to return the Golan Heights to Syria in exchange for peace, the nation's press reported yesterday.

In a secret communique, Ehud Olmert demanded that in exchange for the return of the strategic highlands, Syria dissolve its alliances with Iran, Hezbollah and Palestinian militant factions who maintain headquarters in Damascus. Israel offers the Golan Heights to Syria (more) By Charles Levinson

Mark Alexander