Saeb Erekat said: "If Israel insists on these settlement activities, then it alone will be responsible for sabotaging efforts by the international community to achieve peace,"

latimes Friday, March 12, 2010 9:20:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

watchingamerica Friday, March 12, 2010 7:59:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is very hard to be a beacon for others, when you are constantly at war. To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold, because if each waits stubbornly for the other to act first, this will go on and be waiting for an eternity,"

globalsecurity Friday, March 12, 2010 6:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Sometimes only a friend can deliver the hardest truths, and I appreciate ... the response by the prime minister today,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 5:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "That's significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 5:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "That decision undermined, in my view, the trust required for productive negotiations, I, at the request of President Obama, condemned it immediately and unequivocally,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 5:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "That's a significant statement. That means it gives negotiations the time to resolve this, as well as other outstanding issues,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 5:43:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian president decided he will not enter into those negotiations now ... the Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

aljazeera-en Friday, March 12, 2010 4:01:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The demographic realities make it difficult for Israel to be a Jewish homeland and a democratic country,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith," "We can't delay because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "the U.S. is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Period"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Iranians are suffering under a leadership that supports terrorism,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Danny Ayalon told: "Certainly there was intense criticism at the State Department,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "We want to hear from [United States envoy George Mitchell that Israel has cancelled the decision to build housing units before we start the negotiations,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: “The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,”

dailytimesPK Friday, March 12, 2010 2:18:00 AM CET

Danny Ayalon told: "Certainly there was intense criticism at the State Department,"

haaretz Friday, March 12, 2010 2:13:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: ``That's significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,''

focusnews-en Friday, March 12, 2010 2:06:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa declared (about Mahmoud Abbas): "insults have reached a point that not a single Arab could accept" "Our position now is we reject the Israeli message. Abu Mazen [Abbas] is not ready to enter talks; it's useless,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 1:40:00 AM CET

Gil Hoffman said: "He sees Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital and just like he builds in Tel Aviv and Haifa for Jews and Arabs he's going to continue building in Jerusalem for Jews and Arabs,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 1:40:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

independent Friday, March 12, 2010 1:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Sometimes only a friend can deliver the hardest truths, and I appreciate ... the response by the prime minister today,”

NewsJang-en Friday, March 12, 2010 1:16:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “That’s significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,”

NewsJang-en Friday, March 12, 2010 1:16:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to keep the pressure on Iran so that it will change its course and as we do, we'll also be seeking to improve the relations between Israelis and Palestinians. They are connected indirectly, but there is a relationship,"

xinhuanet_en Friday, March 12, 2010 1:14:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “That’s significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,” “The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith. We can’t delay, because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Friday, March 12, 2010 12:40:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: “It will be very difficult for us to go to the talks if Israel does not cancel the plans,” “We can’t go to the talks while Israel is building settlements”

jpost Friday, March 12, 2010 12:23:00 AM CET

Hana Amireh said: “The president has decided to postpone the launching of the indirect talks with Israel until an agreement is reached on the issue of continued settlement construction, including in Jerusalem,” “The president has not changed his mind and is still willing to resume the talks. At this stage we are only talking about a postponement and not a cancellation”

jpost Friday, March 12, 2010 12:23:00 AM CET

Aaron David Miller said: "He can't win on Jerusalem right now. No matter how humiliating, he has to swallow it,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is very hard to be a beacon for others, when you are constantly at war. To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold, because if each waits stubbornly for the other to act first, this will go on and be waiting for an eternity,"

globalsecurity Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:12:00 PM CET

Mark Perry said: “Criticism of Israel has seeped into every part of American life. There’s real scepticism that our strategic relationship with Israel is really helping us that much,”

thenational Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:06:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: ''Neither the mediators nor the Palestinians.''

focusnews-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:56:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: ''The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,''

focusnews-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:56:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "That's significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:39:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “That’s significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,” “The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith. We can’t delay, because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences”

thetimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:39:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “That’s significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,” “The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith. We can’t delay, because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences”

sundaytimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:33:00 PM CET

Robert Satloff said: “I don’t think we should extrapolate from the severe tone of the vice president’s reaction,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:18:00 PM CET

Mark Perry said: “Criticism of Israel has seeped into every part of American life. There’s real scepticism that our strategic relationship with Israel is really helping us that much,”

thenational Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:36:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

guardian Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:55:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "We want to hear from [United States envoy George] Mitchell that Israel has canceled the decision to build housing units before we start the negotiations,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:11:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:37:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold," "If each waits stubbornly ... this will go on and we'll be waiting for an eternity"

AP Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:09:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Israeli leaders finally have willing partners who share the goal of peace,"

AP Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:09:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "Our position is clear: there cannot be talks, direct or indirect, if the recent Israeli decisions are not cancelled,"

islamonline-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:37:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat pointed out: "Abbas told Mussa, the general secretary of the Arab League, he informed Biden yesterday that he could not resume negotiations without the cancellation by Tel Aviv of the construction of 1,600 houses in East Jerusalem,"

prensa-latina-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:17:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

alertnet Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:02:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is very hard to be a beacon for others, when you are constantly at war. To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold, because if each waits stubbornly for the other to act first, this will go on and be waiting for an eternity,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:36:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas told (about George Mitchell): "I am waiting for (U.S. Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:36:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:36:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

thestar Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:28:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

news24 Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:19:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "He told Mussa, 'I am waiting for (US Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled',"

middle-east-online_en Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:59:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is very hard to be a beacon for others, when you are constantly at war. To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold, because if each waits stubbornly for the other to act first, this will go on and be waiting for an eternity,"

voanews Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:41:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

thetimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:36:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "That's significant because it gives negotiators the time to resolve this as well as other outstanding issues,"

thetimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:36:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

thetimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:36:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

guardian Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:23:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiation. That is why I immediately condemned the action,"

cnn Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:17:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security -- none at all,"

cnn Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:17:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith" "We can't delay because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences,"

kuna-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:02:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "only a friend can deliver the hardest truth"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:36:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

guardian Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:22:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

guardian Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:52:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "To end this historic conflict, both sides must be historically bold," "If each waits stubbornly ... this will go on for an eternity"

NPRnews Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:48:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Israeli leaders finally have willing partners who share the goal of peace," "Their commitment to peace is an opportunity that must be seized"

NPRnews Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:48:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "only a friend can deliver the hardest truth"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:36:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa declared (about Mahmoud Abbas): "insults have reached a point that not a single Arab could accept" "Our position now is we reject the Israeli message. Abu Mazen [Abbas] is not ready to enter talks; it's useless,"

aljazeera-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:28:00 PM CET

Gil Hoffman said: "He sees Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital and just like he builds in Tel Aviv and Haifa for Jews and Arabs he's going to continue building in Jerusalem for Jews and Arabs,"

aljazeera-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:28:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The demographic realities make it difficult for Israel to be a Jewish homeland and a democratic country,"

albawaba Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith," "We can't delay because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences"

albawaba Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "the U.S. is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Period"

albawaba Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Iranians are suffering under a leadership that supports terrorism,"

albawaba Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:26:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: ''Neither the mediators nor the Palestinians.''

smh Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:23:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: ''The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,''

smh Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:23:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

washtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:03:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "He told Moussa, 'I am waiting for US Middle East envoy George Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the settlements decision has been cancelled',"

qnaol Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:58:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

alertnet Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:52:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

WashingtonPost Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:47:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "only a friend can deliver the hardest truth"

CBSnews Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:08:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "only a friend can deliver the hardest truth"

AP Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:07:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

reuters Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:55:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

reuters Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:55:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Barack Obama): "US President Barack Obama and myself know that the US has no better friend in the community of nations than Israel,"

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:55:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

reuters Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:55:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "That's significant because it gives negotiations the time to resolve this as well as other obstacles,"

bbc Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:48:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The Palestinian president decided he will not enter into those negotiations now ... the Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:35:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem ,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:35:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "In case of the failure to halt Israeli actions which are changing the population structure and geographic composition of the occupied Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem, and to withdraw the announcement for the construction of hundreds of settlements in occupied Jerusalem, the committee concludes that the proposed talks are irrelevant,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:35:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "He told Mussa, 'I am waiting for (US Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled',"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:35:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "only a friend can deliver the hardest truth"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:35:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

reuters Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:24:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Barack Obama): "US President Barack Obama and myself know that the US has no better friend in the community of nations than Israel,"

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:23:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The most important thing is for these talks to go forward and go forward promptly and go forward in good faith,"

alertnet Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:19:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

alertnet Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:19:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "only a friend can deliver the hardest truth"

AP Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:05:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "in light of the ongoing disagreement between Israel and the US on building in Jerusalem,"

middle-east-online_en Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:57:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "We want to hear from [United States envoy George] Mitchell that Israel has cancelled the decision to build housing units before we start the negotiations,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:35:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:35:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:35:00 AM CET

Stephen Smith said: “Israel has the right to exist as a state in a context of peace and security, and the Palestinian people have their own state as well, also existing in a context of peace and security,” “But the starting point for that has to be an effective peace process, and this has not been a helpful contribution to try to get the peace process back on the road”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: “The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

David Miliband said: “I condemn this as quite the wrong decision at the wrong time,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa told: “The Palestinian president decided he will not enter into those negotiations now ... the Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: “In case of the failure to halt Israeli actions which are changing the population structure and geographic composition of the occupied Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem, and to withdraw the announcement for the construction of hundreds of settlements in occupied Jerusalem, the committee concludes that the proposed talks are irrelevant,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: “The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: “The Palestinian president has decided that he does not intend to enter negotiations at this stage,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:50:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas told (about George Mitchell): "I am waiting for (US Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled,"

smh Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:37:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

smh Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:37:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "We want to hear from [United States envoy George Mitchell that Israel has cancelled the decision to build housing units before we start the negotiations,"

albawaba Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:25:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "We want to hear from [United States envoy George] Mitchell that Israel has cancelled the decision to build housing units before we start the negotiations,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:58:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:58:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:58:00 AM CET

Nir Hefetz said: "The prime minister informed the vice president that the project in the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood has gone through a number of planning stages in recent years," "The final approval will take, it seems, more than a year, while actual construction will only start a few years from now"

yediotaharonot Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:57:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "The Israeli settlement activities threaten these negotiations,"

trendnews-az Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:42:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:35:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "He told Moussa, 'I am waiting for [US Middle East envoy George] Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the [settlements] decision has been cancelled'"

bbc Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:10:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas told (about George Mitchell): "I am waiting for (US Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled,"

zawya-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:02:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

zawya-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:02:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "He told Mussa, 'I am waiting for (US Middle East envoy George) Mitchell to come back next week to give us the answer that the decision has been cancelled',"

middle-east-online_en Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:56:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:55:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:55:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: "The decisions undermine that very trust we must right now begin,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no alternative for achieving the principle of the two- state solution,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas told: "I call on Israel to halt all settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo said: "Some Arab countries told the U.S. administration that the Arab League (AL)'s decision regarding the indirect talks no longer exists,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Ismail Haniya said: "We has warned and reiterated from the very beginning that the AL decision to resume the negotiations, whether it is direct or indirect, is a wrong decision,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: "The decisions undermine that very trust we must right now begin,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no alternative for achieving the principle of the two- state solution,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas told: "I call on Israel to halt all settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo said: "Some Arab countries told the U.S. administration that the Arab League (AL)'s decision regarding the indirect talks no longer exists,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Ismail Haniya said: "We has warned and reiterated from the very beginning that the AL decision to resume the negotiations, whether it is direct or indirect, is a wrong decision,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:34:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:54:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:54:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:54:00 AM CET

David Miliband said: "This is a bad decision at the wrong time," "Along with our EU partners, I condemn it as certain to undermine the mutual confidence we need"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:54:00 AM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "The EU calls upon the Israeli authorities to fulfil all their commitments and obligations vis-à-vis the peace process and to refrain from unilateral decisions and actions that may jeopardize the final status negotiations,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:54:00 AM CET

Salam Fayad said: "This is a moment of great challenge to the effort by the United States to get the political process going again,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:54:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: “The Palestinian president has decided that he does not intend to enter negotiations at this stage,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:42:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

MailGuardian Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:24:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them," "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action,"

globalsecurity Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:04:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them," "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action"

globalsecurity Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:04:00 AM CET

Salam Fayad said: "We definitely think this is a moment of great challenge to the effort led by the United States to get the political process going again," "We definitely appreciate the strong statements of condemnation by the administration vis-a-vis this action, which definitely undermines confidence in the prospects of the political process which we all are working very hard to see relaunched"

globalsecurity Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:04:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai said: "Of course, there was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

globalsecurity Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:04:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden pointed out: "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations, and not to complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:34:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas told: "The Israeli settlement activities threaten these negotiations, "

xinhuanet_en Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:20:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai said (about Joseph Biden): "I apologize for the distress the matter has caused," "If I had known, I would have postponed the authorization by a week or two, since we had no intention of provoking anyone. It is definitely unpleasant that this happened during Biden's visit"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Jonathan Rynhold said: "There's no doubt that these kinds of things, whether they're serious or not in real terms, erode our political capital for no real gains,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Jonathan Rynhold said: "he would need a different government and we would get it without any difficulty at all,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiation. That is why I immediately condemned the action,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security -- none at all,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The Palestinian president decided he will not enter into those negotiations now ... the Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

trendnews-az Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:11:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: "In case of the failure to halt Israeli actions which are changing the population structure and geographic composition of the occupied Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem, and to withdraw the announcement for the construction of hundreds of settlements in occupied Jerusalem, the committee concludes that the proposed talks are irrelevant,"

trendnews-az Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:11:00 AM CET

Danny Danon said (about Barack Obama): “We see it as nothing short of an insult that President Obama himself is not coming,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:50:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

smh Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them," "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action"

rferl Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:21:00 AM CET

Ofir Gendelman said: "it is difficult to handle a coalition government in a vibrant democracy, especially in ours where you have so many players" "You have parties that are for the peace process ... and you have other parties like Shas that control the interior ministry that is more conservative on the peace process,"

aljazeera-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:55:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

guardian Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:08:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa said: “The Palestinian president has decided that he does not intend to enter negotiations at this stage,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem undermined that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as have profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: “I promise you, Mr. President, that the United States will also stand with those who take the risks that peace requires,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET

Mohammed Dahlan said (about Joseph Biden): “We welcome the position of US Vice President Joe Biden, who has condemned the latest Israeli decision to build new settlements, but what is needed are practical steps that would deter Israel from seizing control over the land,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,”

dailytimesPK Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:53:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,”

dailytimesPK Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:53:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: “The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,”

dailytimesPK Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:53:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem undermined that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as have profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:57:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: “I promise you, Mr. President, that the United States will also stand with those who take the risks that peace requires,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:57:00 AM CET

Mohammed Dahlan said (about Joseph Biden): “We welcome the position of US Vice President Joe Biden, who has condemned the latest Israeli decision to build new settlements, but what is needed are practical steps that would deter Israel from seizing control over the land,”

jpost Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:57:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:49:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:49:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:49:00 AM CET

David Miliband said: "This is a bad decision at the wrong time," "Along with our EU partners, I condemn it as certain to undermine the mutual confidence we need"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:49:00 AM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "The EU calls upon the Israeli authorities to fulfil all their commitments and obligations vis-à-vis the peace process and to refrain from unilateral decisions and actions that may jeopardize the final status negotiations,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:49:00 AM CET

Salam Fayad said: "This is a moment of great challenge to the effort by the United States to get the political process going again,"

haaretz Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:49:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

latimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:31:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

latimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:31:00 AM CET

Hagit Ofran said: "It's totally out of the blue,"

latimes Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:31:00 AM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: “We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,” “I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator [George] Mitchell the chance to succeed”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30:00 AM CET

George Giacaman said: “There is a kind of charade going on,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai said: “If I’d have known, I would have postponed the authorisation by a week or two, since we had no intention of provoking anyone,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the Vice-President during his visit,"

independent Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:10:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: "The decisions undermine that very trust we must right now begin,"

xinhuanet_en Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:04:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no alternative for achieving the principle of the two- state solution,"

xinhuanet_en Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:04:00 AM CET

Philip Crowley said: "We are talking to the government and trying to understand what happened and why," "We want to see the parties press forward... with negotiations. And... they both have a responsibility to avoid actions that we think undermine the process,"

NewsJang-en Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:02:00 AM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The Palestinian president decided he will not enter into those negotiations now ... the Palestinian side is not ready to negotiate under the present circumstances,"

reuters Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:00:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

palestinepost Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:16:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:53:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:53:00 PM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:53:00 PM CET

David Miliband said: "I condemn this as quite the wrong decision at the wrong time,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:53:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Jerusalem Municipality): "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:34:00 PM CET

Robert Gibbs said: "I don't believe that either the substance or the timing [of the announcement] is particularly helpful, and I think [it] runs counter to the very productive talks the vice president was having in the region,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:34:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "in occupied Palestinian territory, and that's the issue we are supposed to negotiate, and now they are dictating rather than negotiating,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:34:00 PM CET

Abraham Foxman said: "The condemnation should have been issued by the State Department in Washington,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:30:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them," "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad said: "We definitely think this is a moment of great challenge to the effort led by the United States to get the political process going again," "We definitely appreciate the strong statements of condemnation by the administration vis-a-vis this action, which definitely undermines confidence in the prospects of the political process which we all are working very hard to see relaunched"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai said: "Of course, there was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The goal is obviously to resolve the final status issues and to achieve a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security," "And historic peace is going to require both parties to make some historically bold commitments"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said (about Barack Obama): "I very much appreciate the efforts of [U.S.] President [Barack] Obama and the American government to lead the international community to place tough sanctions on Iran," "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear program and advancing the future of its own permanence"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations, and not to complicate them,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:50:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

David Miliband said: "This is a bad decision at the wrong time," "Along with our EU partners, I condemn it as certain to undermine the mutual confidence we need"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "The EU calls upon the Israeli authorities to fulfil all their commitments and obligations vis-à-vis the peace process and to refrain from unilateral decisions and actions that may jeopardize the final status negotiations,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad said: "This is a moment of great challenge to the effort by the United States to get the political process going again,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Abraham Foxman said: "The condemnation should have been issued by the State Department in Washington,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "condemns the decision by the government of Israel to build new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:29:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "undermine current efforts for restarting peace negotiations, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-state solution impossible,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:29:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton added: "The EU calls upon the Israeli authorities to fulfill all their commitments and obligations vis-a-vis the peace process and to refrain from unilateral decisions and actions that may jeopardize the final status negotiations,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiation. That is why I immediately condemned the action,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security -- none at all,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Steven Cook says: "It does feel like a complete disaster,"

NPRnews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:05:00 PM CET

Steven Cook said (about Benjamin Netanyahu): "Netanyahu has to be aware of his right flank,"

NPRnews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:05:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

CBC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:31:00 PM CET

Mark Regev said: "This Israeli government and Prime Minister Netanyahu has gone further than any previous Israeli government in placing restrictions on growth in the settlements,"

CBC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:31:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground"

CBC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:31:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: “We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,” “I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator [George] Mitchell the chance to succeed”

thenational Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30:00 PM CET

George Giacaman said: “There is a kind of charade going on,”

thenational Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai said: “If I’d have known, I would have postponed the authorisation by a week or two, since we had no intention of provoking anyone,”

thenational Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on all parties to grow an atmosphere of support for the negotiations and not to complicate,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:29:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai said (about Joseph Biden): "I apologize for the distress the matter has caused," "If I had known, I would have postponed the authorization by a week or two, since we had no intention of provoking anyone. It is definitely unpleasant that this happened during Biden's visit"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:29:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "I call upon the Israeli government not to throw away the chance to reach peace, and to discontinue settlement construction activity...and to give the efforts of American mediators a chance,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:29:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas asserted: “The Israeli settlement polices, particularly in Jerusalem, threaten these negotiations, and we ask that these decisions be revoked,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:46:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:46:00 PM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:46:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said (about George Mitchell): "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:28:00 PM CET

Youli Edelstein said: “I hope that everyone who wants to reach peace understands that any Israeli government, not just the present one, the previous one and the following ones, will still believe that Jerusalem is the united capital of the state of Israel, a wonderful home for Jews, Arabs, men of different religions but still the capital of Israel”

euronews-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:21:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

nationittefaq Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:20:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,"

nationittefaq Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:20:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I am very pleased that you and the Palestinian leadership have agreed to launch indirect talks. We hope that these talks will lead, and they must lead eventually, to negotiations and direct discussions between the parties,"

nationittefaq Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:20:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,”

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:13:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "condemns the decision by the government of Israel to build new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

rian-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:04:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "undermine current efforts for restarting peace negotiations, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-state solution impossible,"

rian-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:04:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton added: "The EU calls upon the Israeli authorities to fulfill all their commitments and obligations vis-a-vis the peace process and to refrain from unilateral decisions and actions that may jeopardize the final status negotiations,"

rian-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:04:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them," "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations. That is why I immediately condemned the action,"

voanews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:56:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept," "Israel does not care about anybody, neither the mediator, nor the Palestinians"

bbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:51:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

news24 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:50:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community"

news24 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:50:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,"

news24 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:50:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

news24 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:50:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:47:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "The EU calls upon the Israeli authorities to fulfil all their commitments and obligations vis-à-vis the peace process and to refrain from unilateral decisions and actions that may jeopardize the final status negotiations,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:47:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:47:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad said: "This is a moment of great challenge to the effort by the United States to get the political process going again,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:47:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas asserted: “The Israeli settlement polices, particularly in Jerusalem, threaten these negotiations, and we ask that these decisions be revoked,”

nytimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:37:00 PM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,"

thestar Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:28:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

islamonline-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:12:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:12:00 PM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:12:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "I call upon the Israeli government not to throw away the chance to reach peace, and to discontinue settlement construction activity...and to give the efforts of American mediators a chance,"

rian-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:04:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:00:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:00:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:46:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:46:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "As we move forward, the US will hold both sides accountable for any statements or actions that inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of talks, and this decision did,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “As we move forward, the United States will hold both sides accountable for any statements or actions that inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of talks, as this decision did,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: “I call on Israel to halt settlement activities and stop imposing facts on the ground,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai said: “I regret any grief caused the vice president by the timing of this,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Hesham Youssef said: “This confirms what we already knew, that Israel is not serious,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Hagit Ofran said: "It's totally out of the blue,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:16:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security -- none at all,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:16:00 PM CET

Catherine Ashton said: "The EU condemns the decision by the government of Israel to build new housing units in East Jerusalem. Israel should reverse this decision ... Settlements are illegal under international law,"

earthtimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:53:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Our administration is fully committed to the Palestinian people and to achieving a Palestinian state which is viable and contiguous,"

middle-east-online_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:47:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

middle-east-online_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:47:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on all parties to grow an atmosphere of support for the negotations and not to complicate,"

aljazeera-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:19:00 PM CET

Marwan Bishara said: "Aside from repeating more of the same familiarities, nothing fruitful was said," "None of this condemnation is going to go anywhere and the Palestinians know that"

aljazeera-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:19:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Our administration is fully committed to the Palestinian people and to achieving a Palestinian state which is viable and contiguous,"

smh Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:13:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

smh Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:13:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

palestinepost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:09:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

trendnews-az Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:09:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

trendnews-az Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:09:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said (about George Mitchell): "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

trendnews-az Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:09:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad said: "This is a moment of great challenge to the effort by the United States to get the political process going again,"

trendnews-az Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:09:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:29:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said: "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:29:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice-president of the United States,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday, the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin as well as produce profitable negotiations,"

smh Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:28:00 PM CET

Mark Regev said: "We're currently in the middle of a 10-month moratorium to get the peace process back on track. But I want to be clear on the Israeli position. We make a clear distinction between the West Bank [Judea and Samaria] and Jerusalem. Jerusalem is our capital and it will remain as such,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:27:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said (about George Mitchell): "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:27:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:27:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:14:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:14:00 PM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:14:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:08:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:08:00 PM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "The American administration must put pressure on Israel so the indirect talks are not obstructed,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:08:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It's incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations, and not to complicate them,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said (about George Mitchell): "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States pledges to play an active as well as a sustainable role in these talks,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:44:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:44:00 PM CET

Mahmoud Abbas said (about George Mitchell): "We call on Israel to cancel these decisions," "I call on the Israeli government not to lose a chance to make peace. I call on them to halt settlement building and to stop imposing facts on the ground, and to give the efforts of the Obama administration and Senator Mitchell the chance to succeed"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:44:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad said: "This is a moment of great challenge to the effort by the United States to get the political process going again,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:44:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "As we move forward, the US will hold both sides accountable for any statements or actions that inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of talks, and this decision did,"

earthtimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:21:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:12:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:12:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:07:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Yesterday the decision by the Israeli government to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem undermines that very trust, the trust that we need right now in order to begin ... profitable negotiations,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:07:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:01:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:01:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice-president of the United States,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:58:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

albawaba Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:51:00 PM CET

Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim said: "There will be a clear decision in response to this Israeli act,"

middle-east-online_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:46:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

middle-east-online_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:46:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "Israel does not care about anybody, neither the mediator, nor the Palestinians,"

middle-east-online_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:46:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa told: "The insult has reached a point that not a single Arab could accept,"

nowlebanon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:38:00 PM CET

Amr Moussa said: "Israel does not care about anybody, neither the mediator, nor the Palestinians,"

nowlebanon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:38:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:29:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:29:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:29:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:29:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:29:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:27:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:27:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:27:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:27:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is incumbent on both parties to build an atmosphere of support for negotiations and not to complicate them,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:05:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:58:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:58:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel,"

radiofranceinternationale-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:46:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad told: "definitely undermines confidence in the prospects for peace"

radiofranceinternationale-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:46:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:44:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:44:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:44:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

msnbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:44:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

usaToday Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:38:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

usaToday Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:38:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem ,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We in fact are committed to Israel's security. Nothing has changed,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Daniel Kurtzer said (about Joseph Biden): “It’s surprising it would be this overt when there’s an arrival of a friend like Joe Biden,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “peace is going to require both parties to make some historically bold commitments”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice-president of the United States ,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:26:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "We had no intention, no desire, to offend or taunt an important man like the vice president during his visit,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:41:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:41:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:41:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:41:00 PM CET

Salam Fayad said: "We definitely appreciate the strong statement of condemnation by the administration vis-a vis this action which definitely undermines confidence in the prospects of the political process,"

WashingtonPost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:19:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: “I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community to take a one-centimetre step in the direction of reviving the peace process,”

irish-news Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:05:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now,” “We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,”

irish-news Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:05:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:03:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community, to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

TurkishDailyNews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:01:00 PM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

TurkishDailyNews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:01:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

asharq-e Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:00:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:54:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice-president of the United States ,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:54:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:54:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:54:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

ChinaPost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:47:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina added: “it is now clear that the Israeli government is not interested in negotiating, nor is it interested in peace”

nytimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice-president of the United States ,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them. This announcement underscores the need to get negotiations under way that can resolve all the outstanding issues of the conflict"

bbc Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:49:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A peace agreement will require both parties to make some historically bold commitments," "You have done it before, and I am confident for world peace you will do it again"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is easy to point fingers, particularly in this part of world as to what each side has not done, but it is also important to give credit where things have been done, in order to be able to move forward,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden replied: "My love for your country was watered by this Irish lady, who was proudest of me when I was working with and for the security of Israel,"

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

middle-east-online_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:45:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:37:00 AM CET

Hossam Zaki said: "This is absurd. It is disdainful of the Arab and the Palestinian positions and the American mediation,"

AP Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:37:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "The district committees approve plans weekly without informing me,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai said: "A few days ago, hundreds of new housing units were approved in Beitar Illit, which is much more problematic," "So if the committee members saw that those houses were approved without a problem, they didn't think a technical authorization in Jerusalem, which isn't part of the settlement freeze, would require the minister's knowledge"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai said: "If I'd have known, I would have postponed the authorization by a week or two since we had no intention of provoking anyone,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET

Meir Margalit said: "The fact that Yishai can't wait a few more days until Biden leaves the country proves his goal was to give the American administration a slap in the face,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "It is apparent that the Israeli government does not want negotiations, nor does it want peace,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:26:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:26:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:26:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:26:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines the trust we need right now"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:26:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

arabpolitical Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:10:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:00:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:58:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "I think the Israeli government is making it almost impossible for us, the Americans and the international community to take a one centimeter step in the direction of reviving the peace process,"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

smh Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:34:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

latimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

latimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:18:00 AM CET

Hagit Ofran said: "It's totally out of the blue,"

latimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:18:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "It is apparent that the Israeli government does not want negotiations, nor does it want peace,"

albawaba Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:47:00 AM CET

Ghassan Khatib said: “The proposal is another indicator that the priority for the Israeli government is to consolidate the illegal occupation,”

euronews-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:31:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:27:00 AM CET

Meir Margalit said: "The fact that Yishai can't wait a few more days until Biden leaves the country proves his goal was to give the American administration a slap in the face,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:27:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina said: "It is apparent that the Israeli government does not want negotiations, nor does it want peace,"

haaretz Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:27:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines the trust we need right now"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

kuna-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:19:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

kuna-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:19:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "Jerusalem is not included in the freeze, and that is clear to everyone,"

earthtimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines the trust we need right now"

earthtimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

smh Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:02:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "President Obama and I strongly believe the best long-term guarantee for Israel's security is a comprehensive Middle East peace with the Palestinians, with the Syrians, with Lebanon and leading eventually to full and normalised relationships with the entire Arab world,"

smh Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:02:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

ChinaPost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:59:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

nowlebanon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:52:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The goal is obviously to resolve the final status issues and to achieve a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security," "And historic peace is going to require both parties to make some historically bold commitments"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:39:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute total, unvarnished commitment to Israel's security," "Bibi, you heard me say before: progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel. There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security"

globalsecurity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:39:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. And we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet international obligations and cease and desist,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden added: "Addressing Iran's nuclear program has been one of our administration's priorities,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden asserted: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute and unvarnished commitment to Israel's security,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Israel can decide for itself -- it's a sovereign nation -- what's in their interest and what they decide to do relative to Iran and anyone else,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Robert Gibbs said: "Neither the substance or the timing is particularly helpful nor I think runs counter to the very productive talks that the Vice President was having in the region"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres told (about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad): "A person like (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad, who calls openly to destroy the State of Israel, cannot be a full member of the United Nations ... Ahmadinejad has to be isolated and not be welcomed in the capitals of the world,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear program and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu warned: "If Iran develops atomic weapons, the world would never be the same" "We would witness a cascade of terrorism across the globe as terrorists would operate under an Iranian nuclear umbrella,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute and unvarnished commitment to Israel's security ... There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: "we're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. And we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet international obligations and cease and desist,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Dan Diker said: "to keep tabs in the sense that he wants to make sure that Israel is not racing ahead to other far- reaching decisions,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "undermines the trust we need right now"

earthtimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:17:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:41:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:41:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience, but I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit and we have to be persistent and purposeful in making sure that we get to those direct negotiations that will enable us to resolve this conflict"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:41:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We in fact are committed to Israel's security. Nothing has changed,"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:41:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:41:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear program and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:41:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:52:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience, but I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit and we have to be persistent and purposeful in making sure that we get to those direct negotiations that will enable us to resolve this conflict"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:52:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear program and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

reuters Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:52:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “The substance and timing of the announcement ... is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem ,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:25:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I am very pleased that you and the Palestinian leadership have agreed to launch indirect talks. We hope that these talks will lead, and they must lead eventually, to negotiations and direct discussions between the parties,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:25:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:25:00 AM CET

Gaby Ashkenazi told: "These reflect the Iranian attempts to harvest regional instability through its proxies -- Hezbollah, Hamas and other terrorist organizations,"

alertnet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:47:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

rferl Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:36:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

rferl Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:36:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience, but I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit and we have to be persistent and purposeful in making sure that we get to those direct negotiations that will enable us to resolve this conflict"

rferl Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:36:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We in fact are committed to Israel's security. Nothing has changed,"

rferl Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:36:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

rferl Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:36:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:24:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:24:00 AM CET

Martin Nesirky said: "The secretary-general is expected to visit Israel, the West Bank and Gaza following his attendance at the quartet meeting scheduled on March 19 in Moscow,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:24:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,”

ChinaPost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:13:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute, total, unvarnished commitment to Israel’s security,"

examiner Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Even in Hollywood, the happy ending is at the end,"

examiner Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:03:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “We’re determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we’re working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,”

dailytimesPK Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:31:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute, total, unvarnished commitment to Israel’s security,”

NewsJang-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “We are working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,” “Iran must also curb its other destabilising actions in the region well beyond their desire to acquire nuclear weapons, and that is their continued support for terrorist groups”

NewsJang-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Barack Obama): “President Obama and I strongly believe the best long-term guarantee for Israel’s security is a comprehensive Middle East peace with the Palestinians, with the Syrians, with Lebanon and leading eventually to full and normalised relationships with the entire Arab world,”

NewsJang-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:22:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: “Even in Hollywood the happy ending is at the end,”

NewsJang-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Bibi, you heard me say before, progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,” “There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel’s security. And for that reason, and many others, addressing Iran’s nuclear program has been one of our administration’s priorities”

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:59:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: “cannot go around almost like a cultural hero,”

jpost Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:59:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "President Obama and I strongly believe the best long-term guarantee for Israel's security is a comprehensive Middle East peace with the Palestinians, with the Syrians, with Lebanon and leading eventually to full and normalize relationships with the entire Arab world,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Even in Hollywood the happy ending is at the end,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience, but I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit and we have to be persistent and purposeful in making sure that we get to those direct negotiations that will enable us to resolve this conflict"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I also appreciate the administration's effort to advance peace in the region," "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience. But I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The best long-term guarantee for Israel's security is a comprehensive Middle East peace with the Palestinians, with the Syrians, with Lebanon and leading eventually to full and normalized relationships with the entire Arab world. It's overwhelmingly in the interest of Israel, but it's also overwhelmingly of interest to the Arab world. And it's in our interest, as well"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Historic peace is going to require both parties to make some historically bold commitments,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there’s simply no space between the United States and Israel,” “There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel’s security”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now. We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem. The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the and Israel,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem. "

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security," "And for that reason, and many others, addressing Iran's nuclear programme has been one of our administration's priorities"

aljazeera-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:15:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

aljazeera-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:15:00 AM CET

Nabil Abu Rudaina told: "Israel is not interested in negotiations, nor in peace,"

aljazeera-en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:15:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:12:00 AM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice-president of the United States ,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:12:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:12:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,"

guardian Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:12:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The goal is obviously to resolve the final status issues and to achieve a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security," "And historic peace is going to require both parties to make some historically bold commitments"

voanews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:57:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said (about Barack Obama): "I very much appreciate the efforts of [U.S.] President [Barack] Obama and the American government to lead the international community to place tough sanctions on Iran," "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear program and advancing the future of its own permanence"

voanews Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:57:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

xinhuanet_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:46:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States recognizes that Jerusalem is a deeply important issue for Israelis and Palestinians and for Jews, Muslims and Christians. ... Unilateral action taken by either party cannot prejudge the outcome of negotiations on permanent status issues,"

xinhuanet_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:46:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. And we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet international obligations and cease and desist,"

xinhuanet_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:46:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden added: "Addressing Iran's nuclear program has been one of our administration's priorities,"

xinhuanet_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:46:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden asserted: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute and unvarnished commitment to Israel's security,"

xinhuanet_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:46:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Israel can decide for itself -- it's a sovereign nation -- what's in their interest and what they decide to do relative to Iran and anyone else,"

xinhuanet_en Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:46:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem. "

phantis Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:27:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:19:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:19:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:19:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:19:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Jerusalem Municipality): "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:10:00 AM CET

Robert Gibbs said: "I don't believe that either the substance or the timing [of the announcement] is particularly helpful, and I think [it] runs counter to the very productive talks the vice president was having in the region,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:10:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "in occupied Palestinian territory, and that's the issue we are supposed to negotiate, and now they are dictating rather than negotiating,"

cnn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:10:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden told: “I am very pleased that you and the Palestinian leadership have agreed to launch indirect talks. We hope that these talks will lead, and they must lead eventually, to negotiations and direct discussions between the parties,”

thetimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:42:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET

Eli Yishai told: "There was certainly no intention to provoke anyone, and certainly not to come along and hurt the vice president of the United States,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience, but I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit and we have to be persistent and purposeful in making sure that we get to those direct negotiations that will enable us to resolve this conflict"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the Government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

NEWScomAU Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:39:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

reuters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:39:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: “I am very pleased that you and the Palestinian leadership have agreed to launch indirect talks. We hope that these talks will lead, and they must lead eventually, to negotiations and direct discussions between the parties,”

sundaytimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:22:00 PM CET

Meir Margalit said (about Eli Yishai): "The fact that Eli Yishai couldn't restrain himself for another two-three days until Biden left Israel means his intention was to slap the U.S. administration in the face,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:18:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem,"

focusnews-en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:13:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem. "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel"

bbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:10:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel. There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:56:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community"

NPRnews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:48:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:39:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I know that this has been difficult and has required a great deal of patience, but I'm pleased that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit and we have to be persistent and purposeful in making sure that we get to those direct negotiations that will enable us to resolve this conflict"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:39:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:39:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:39:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

earthtimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:38:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I have had here in Israel," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

earthtimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:38:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden wrote: "The bond between our two nations has been and will remain unshakable,"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:32:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security -- none at all,"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:32:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu asked: "We've been personal friends for almost three decades. Can you believe it's been that long?"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:32:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem,"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:32:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," "We must build an atmosphere to support negotiations, not complicate them,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:25:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:25:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:25:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:25:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden added (about George Mitchell): "Unilateral action taken by either party cannot prejudge the outcome of negotiations on permanent status issues," "As George Mitchell said in announcing the proximity talks, 'we encourage the parties and all concerned to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks'"

yediotaharonot Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:24:00 PM CET

Robert Gibbs said: "I do not believe that either the substance or the timing is particularly helpful and, I think, runs counter to the very productive talks that the vice president was having in the region,"

kuna-en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:22:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Historic peace will require both sides to make historically bold commitments,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Shimon Peres said: “We have trust in President Obama”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security. And for that reason, and many others, addressing Iran's nuclear programme has been one of our administration's priorities,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:19:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu added: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to chose between advancing its nuclear program and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:18:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships have accepted indirect talks,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:18:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

guardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:09:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,"

guardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:09:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The goal is obviously to resolve the final status issues and to achieve a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security," "And historic peace is going to require both parties to make some historically bold commitments"

globalsecurity Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:08:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute total, unvarnished commitment to Israel's security," "Bibi, you heard me say before: progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel. There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security"

globalsecurity Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:08:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security, none at all,"

CBC Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:03:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in east Jerusalem. The substance and timing of the announcement ... is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now and runs counter to the constructive discussions that I've had here in Israel,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:57:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:57:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:57:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community about the need to have the Israeli government stop such futile exercises"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:45:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A peace agreement will require both parties to make some historically bold commitments," "You have done it before, and I am confident for world peace you will do it again"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:45:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem. The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:38:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: “Historic peace will require both sides to make historically bold commitments,”

thenational Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:21:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence”

thenational Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:21:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): “If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this if the price is so high,”

Hindu Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:42:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community about the need to have the Israeli government stop such futile exercises"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:23:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Progress occurs in the Middle East when everyone knows there is simply no space between the United States and Israel,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:23:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:23:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community about the need to have the Israeli government stop such futile exercises"

NPRnews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:16:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A peace agreement will require both parties to make some historically bold commitments," "You have done it before, and I am confident for world peace you will do it again"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is easy to point fingers, particularly in this part of world as to what each side has not done, but it is also important to give credit where things have been done, in order to be able to move foreword,"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden replied: "My love for your country was watered by this Irish lady, who was proudest of me when I was working with and for the security of Israel,"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:40:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community about the need to have the Israeli government stop such futile exercises"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A peace agreement will require both parties to make some historically bold commitments," "You have done it before, and I am confident for world peace you will do it again"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:26:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:18:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "With such an announcement, how can you build trust? This is destroying our efforts to work with Mr. Mitchell," "It's a really disastrous situation. I hope that this will be an eye-opener for all in the international community about the need to have the Israeli government stop such futile exercises"

NPRnews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:45:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden wrote: "The bond between our two nations has been and will remain unshakable,"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:38:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security -- none at all,"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:38:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu asked: "We've been personal friends for almost three decades. Can you believe it's been that long?"

cnn Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:38:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:22:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden responded: "My love for your country was watered by that Irish lady,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:22:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:22:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The Iranian regime will have to chose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:18:00 PM CET

Hanan Ashrawi said: "The real issue is whether the US is willing to take serious steps, whether it is going to curb Israeli behaviour or continue to give Israel a pat on the back instead of a slap on the wrist. "

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:18:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

guardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:35:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A peace agreement will require both parties to make some historically bold commitments," "You have done it before, and I am confident for world peace you will do it again"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:32:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is easy to point fingers, particularly in this part of world as to what each side has not done, but it is also important to give credit where things have been done, in order to be able to move foreword,"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:32:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden replied: "My love for your country was watered by this Irish lady, who was proudest of me when I was working with and for the security of Israel,"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:32:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

earthtimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:36:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanance,"

earthtimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:36:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

TurkishDailyNews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:54:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

TurkishDailyNews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:54:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons"

TurkishDailyNews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:54:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:17:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

NPRnews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:15:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons"

NPRnews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:15:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The Iranian regime will have to chose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

aljazeera-en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:14:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The United States will always stand with those who take risks for peace,"

albawaba Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:11:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity. ...The interests of both the Palestinians and the Israeli people, if everyone would just step back and take a deep breath, are actually very much more in line than they are in opposition,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:10:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel in terms of Israel's security, our mutual security - none at all,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:10:00 PM CET

Danny Danon said: "a longtime friend and supporter of Israel,"

WashingtonPost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:59:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "We cannot tolerate that each time we have discussions on peace-making the Israeli government tenders more settlements, more incursions, more provocations,"

phantis Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:55:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute, total, unvarnished commitment to Israel's security,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:49:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Barack Obama): "President Obama and I strongly believe the best long-term guarantee for Israel's security is a comprehensive Middle East peace with the Palestinians, with the Syrians, with Lebanon and leading eventually to full and normalised relationships with the entire Arab world,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:49:00 PM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Even in Hollywood the happy ending is at the end,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:49:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute, total and unvarnished commitment to Israel's security,"

nowlebanon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:49:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

guardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:33:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute, total, unvarnished commitment to Israel's security,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:31:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said (about Barack Obama): "President Obama and I strongly believe the best long-term guarantee for Israel's security is a comprehensive Middle East peace with the Palestinians, with the Syrians, with Lebanon and leading eventually to full and normalised relationships with the entire Arab world,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:31:00 PM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Even in Hollywood the happy ending is at the end,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:31:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

CBSnews Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:28:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "We're determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and we're working with many countries around the world to convince Tehran to meet its international obligations and cease and desist,"

MailGuardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:15:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the US and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

MailGuardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:15:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The stronger those sanctions are, the more likely it will be that the Iranian regime will have to choose between advancing its nuclear programme and advancing the future of its own permanence,"

MailGuardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:15:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity,"

MailGuardian Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:15:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships have accepted indirect talks,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:04:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Since our administration came to power, I would point out that Iran is more isolated - internally, externally - has fewer friends in the world,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:04:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "The cornerstone of the relationship is our absolute, total, unvarnished commitment to Israel's security,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:03:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "A peace agreement will require both parties to make some historically bold commitments," "You have done it before, and I am confident for world peace you will do it again"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:52:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "It is easy to point fingers, particularly in this part of world as to what each side has not done, but it is also important to give credit where things have been done, in order to be able to move foreword,"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:52:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden replied: "My love for your country was watered by this Irish lady, who was proudest of me when I was working with and for the security of Israel,"

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:52:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:40:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

AP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:18:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:17:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is no space between the United States and Israel when it comes to Israel's security,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:16:00 PM CET

Shimon Peres told (about Barack Obama): "We have trust in President [Barack] Obama,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:16:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Since our administration came to power, I would point out that Iran is more isolated - internally, externally - has fewer friends in the world,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:16:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

earthtimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:04:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships have accepted indirect talks,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:02:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

CBC Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:59:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden noted: “There is an international attempt to isolate Israel right now and sometimes we’re our own worst enemy by playing into the hands of those who wish to do that”

jpost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:18:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity, and I think that the interests of the Israeli and Palestinian people, if everybody stops and takes a deep breath, are actually more in line than they are opposites,"

JakartaPost Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:17:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel in terms of Israel's security, our mutual security -- none at all,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:09:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:09:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Since our administration came to power, I would point out that Iran is more isolated -- internally, externally -- has fewer friends in the world,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:09:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "We have trust in President Obama,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:09:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Nobody knows exactly what they are doing,"

msnbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:09:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "We cannot tolerate that each time we have discussions on peace-making the Israeli government tenders more settlements, more incursions, more provocations,"

bbc Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:00:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships have accepted indirect talks,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:59:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres told (about Barack Obama): "We have trust in President [Barack] Obama,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:59:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Since our administration came to power, I would point out that Iran is more isolated - internally, externally - has fewer friends in the world,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:59:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I hope the beginning of what is referred to as indirect or proximity talks, I hope it is a vehicle, a vehicle by which we can begin to allay that layer of mistrust that has built up in the last several years,"

nowlebanon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:48:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "We have trust in President Obama"

thestar Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Nobody knows exactly what they are doing,"

thestar Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel in terms of Israel's security, our mutual security -- none at all,"

reuters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity,"

reuters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Since our administration came to power, I would point out that Iran is more isolated -- internally, externally -- has fewer friends in the world,"

reuters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "We have trust in President Obama,"

reuters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Nobody knows exactly what they are doing,"

reuters Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET

Philip Crowley said (about George Mitchell): "As to how substantive the discussions were today, George is on his way back (to Washington). He will report to the secretary,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:27:00 AM CET

Gilad Erdan told: "At the end of last year, the government decided to freeze construction, but this decision provided for exceptions in cases of safety problems for infrastructure projects started before the freeze,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:27:00 AM CET

Philip Crowley said: "On the one hand, it does not violate the moratorium the Israelis previously announced. On the other hand, this is the kind of thing that both sides have to be cautious about as we move ahead with these parallel talks," "When you're in talks of this kind, you have to recognize the interests and perception of the other side,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:27:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

middle-east-online_en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:27:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I hope the beginning of what is referred to as indirect or proximity talks, I hope it is a vehicle, a vehicle by which we can begin to allay that layer of mistrust that has built up in the last several years,"

zawya-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:22:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "There is absolutely no space between the United States and Israel in terms of Israel's security, our mutual security -- none at all,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:12:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "I think we are at a moment of real opportunity,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:12:00 AM CET

Joseph Biden said: "Since our administration came to power, I would point out that Iran is more isolated -- internally, externally -- has fewer friends in the world,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:12:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "We have trust in President Obama"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:12:00 AM CET

Shimon Peres said: "Nobody knows exactly what they are doing,"

alertnet Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:12:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships have accepted indirect talks,"

haaretz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:57:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

earthtimes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:33:00 AM CET

Philip Crowley said (about George Mitchell): "As to how substantive the discussions were today, George is on his way back (to Washington). He will report to the secretary,"

telegraph Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:08:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

telegraph Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:08:00 AM CET

Gilad Erdan told: "At the end of last year, the government decided to freeze construction, but this decision provided for exceptions in cases of safety problems for infrastructure projects started before the freeze,"

telegraph Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:08:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions," "As we've said many times, we hope that these will lead to direct negotiations as soon as possible"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:13:00 AM CET

Philip Crowley said (about George Mitchell): "As to how substantive the discussions were today, George is on his way back (to Washington). He will report to the secretary,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:02:00 AM CET

Gilad Erdan told: "At the end of last year, the government decided to freeze construction, but this decision provided for exceptions in cases of safety problems for infrastructure projects started before the freeze,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:02:00 AM CET

Philip Crowley said: "On the one hand, it does not violate the moratorium the Israelis previously announced. On the other hand, this is the kind of thing that both sides have to be cautious about as we move ahead with these parallel talks," "When you're in talks of this kind, you have to recognize the interests and perception of the other side,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:02:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

smh Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:02:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We look forward to what we hope will be a credible, serious, constructive process that will accomplish the objective which we all share: comprehensive peace in the Middle East,"

globalsecurity Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:44:00 AM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The diplomatic process is not a game, it is real, and rooted first and foremost in [Israel's] security,"

aljazeera-en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:41:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:12:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:12:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: “The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the US is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt - by the way, mark my words - this will be the last attempt in order to see if it can be a tool to make decisions between Palestinians and Israelis,”

dailytimesPK Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:34:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: “Today President Abbas will hand a written response to Senator Mitchell about our acceptance of the proposal of the proximity talks,”

dailytimesPK Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:34:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

independent Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:28:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

independent Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:28:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks. We've begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions,"

focusnews-en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:25:00 AM CET

George Mitchell added: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

focusnews-en Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:25:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:10:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "We've begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:10:00 AM CET

George Mitchell said: "I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions," "As we've said many times, we hope that these will lead to direct negotiations as soon as possible"

cnn Monday, March 8, 2010 11:56:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks. We've begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions,"

rian-en Monday, March 8, 2010 11:55:00 PM CET

George Mitchell added: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

rian-en Monday, March 8, 2010 11:55:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): “If the Israeli Government wants to sabotage Mitchell’s efforts by taking such steps, let’s talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this, if the price is so high,”

thetimes Monday, March 8, 2010 11:52:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "Iran obtaining nuclear arms will deeply undermine the stability of the entire international community and could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that will be extremely dangerous for everyone involved, including for Iran,"

kuwaittimes Monday, March 8, 2010 11:51:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

bbc Monday, March 8, 2010 11:51:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,"

usaToday Monday, March 8, 2010 11:18:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

usaToday Monday, March 8, 2010 11:18:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: “We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks”

Hindu Monday, March 8, 2010 11:04:00 PM CET

Philip J Crowley said: "We have discussed this housing project with Israeli officials. We were informed this was not a new project, and under the terms of the moratorium Israeli announced in November, construction on them can be completed" "On the one hand, it does not violate the moratorium the Israelis previously announced. On the other hand, this is the kind of think that both sides have to be cautious about as we move ahead with these parallel talks"

kuna-en Monday, March 8, 2010 10:15:00 PM CET

Philip J Crowley concluded: "when you are in talks of this kind, you have to recognize the interests and perception of the other side ... and both sides should be cautious about actions that might be either perceived within the region or that might be exploited by those who want to create obstacles to further progress"

kuna-en Monday, March 8, 2010 10:15:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The president said that if each round will include an announcement of settlement and unilateral steps ... this puts a question mark over all of the efforts we are undertaking,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 10:10:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "We certainly believe that when the United States effectively builds bridges with Muslim communities, this allows us to promote our interests, including interests that Israel benefits from,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 10:10:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "We look forward to what we hope will be a credible, serious, constructive process that will accomplish the objective which we all share: comprehensive peace in the Middle East,"

globalsecurity Monday, March 8, 2010 10:07:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

albawaba Monday, March 8, 2010 10:06:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

msnbc Monday, March 8, 2010 9:48:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:09:00 PM CET

Gidi Grinstein says (about Joseph Biden): “Joe Biden’s visit ushers in the second act of the Obama administration on the peace process, after having failed entirely on the first act,”

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:09:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:09:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:09:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this [indirect talks] if the price is so high,"

NPRnews Monday, March 8, 2010 9:08:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "We've begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions,"

skynews Monday, March 8, 2010 9:00:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu added: "We have been close to resuming talks, without preconditions, for nearly a year," "I hope we can soon move to direct negotiations which will truly facilitate peace"

yediotaharonot Monday, March 8, 2010 8:49:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The president said that if each round will include an announcement of settlement and unilateral steps ... this puts a question mark over all of the efforts we are undertaking,"

reuters Monday, March 8, 2010 8:45:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage [Mideast envoy George] Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this [indirect talks] if the price is so high,"

haaretz Monday, March 8, 2010 8:37:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The president said that if each round will include an announcement of settlement and unilateral steps ... this puts a question mark over all of the efforts we are undertaking,"

alertnet Monday, March 8, 2010 8:35:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "We certainly believe that when the United States effectively builds bridges with Muslim communities, this allows us to promote our interests, including interests that Israel benefits from,"

timesofoman Monday, March 8, 2010 8:34:00 PM CET

Philip Crowley told (about George Mitchell): "I believe they've started. I think they're underway. As to how substantive the discussions were today, George (Mitchell) is on his way back (to Washington). He will report to the secretary,"

smh Monday, March 8, 2010 7:45:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: “We've begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions,”

wafa-en Monday, March 8, 2010 7:24:00 PM CET

George Mitchell concluded: “We also again encourage the parties, and all concerned, to refrain from any statements or actions which may inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of these talks,”

wafa-en Monday, March 8, 2010 7:24:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I am pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks. We have begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions"

kuna-en Monday, March 8, 2010 7:15:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 7:08:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "We certainly believe that when the United States effectively builds bridges with Muslim communities, this allows us to promote our interests, including interests that Israel benefits from,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 7:08:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

thestar Monday, March 8, 2010 6:58:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "I'm pleased that the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have accepted indirect talks,"

alertnet Monday, March 8, 2010 6:28:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

CBSnews Monday, March 8, 2010 6:09:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "We've begun to discuss the structure and scope of these talks and I will return to the region next week to continue our discussions," "As we've said many times, we hope that these will lead to direct negotiations as soon as possible"

jpost Monday, March 8, 2010 6:05:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "The president told Mitchell that if every visit by the US envoy would be accompanied by more settlement construction, unilateral measures, creating facts on the ground and the continuation of assassinations, detentions and closures of Palestinian lands, then this raises a question mark over all our efforts,"

jpost Monday, March 8, 2010 6:05:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

AP Monday, March 8, 2010 6:01:00 PM CET

George Mitchell said: "We look forward to what we hope will be a credible, serious, constructive process that will accomplish the objective which we all share: comprehensive peace in the Middle East,"

voanews Monday, March 8, 2010 5:57:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

AP Monday, March 8, 2010 5:00:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The president said that if each round will include an announcement of settlement and unilateral steps ... this puts a question mark over all of the efforts we are undertaking,"

thestar Monday, March 8, 2010 4:42:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "We certainly believe that when the United States effectively builds bridges with Muslim communities, this allows us to promote our interests, including interests that Israel benefits from,"

alertnet Monday, March 8, 2010 4:21:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The president said that if each round will include an announcement of settlement and unilateral steps ... this puts a question mark over all of the efforts we are undertaking,"

MailGuardian Monday, March 8, 2010 4:17:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I believe we will succeed in advancing the diplomatic process,"

CBSnews Monday, March 8, 2010 4:07:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

CBSnews Monday, March 8, 2010 4:07:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "Today President Abbas will hand a written response to Senator Mitchell about our acceptance of the proposal of the proximity talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 4:07:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the US is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt by the way, mark my words this will be the last attempt in order to see if it can be a tool to make decisions between Palestinians and Israelis,"

thetimes Monday, March 8, 2010 3:47:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the US is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt by the way, mark my words this will be the last attempt in order to see if it can be a tool to make decisions between Palestinians and Israelis,"

sundaytimes Monday, March 8, 2010 3:29:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "Today President Abbas will hand a written response to Senator Mitchell about our acceptance of the proposal of the proximity talks,"

haaretz Monday, March 8, 2010 2:32:00 PM CET

Ziad Abu Amr says: "The basic test for Israel's intentions was when it refused to halt settlement activity,"

middle-east-online_en Monday, March 8, 2010 2:08:00 PM CET

Ziad Abu Amr says: "When there was a need for American intervention to force Israel to halt settlements, the administration retreated," "Because of that, there are doubts and worries that the US administration cannot provide the necessary conditions for negotiations to succeed"

middle-east-online_en Monday, March 8, 2010 2:08:00 PM CET

Yossi Alpher says (about Benjamin Netanyahu): "It's very hard to say how strong (Netanyahu's) commitment is, if at all, to a genuine two-state solution,"

middle-east-online_en Monday, March 8, 2010 2:08:00 PM CET

Yossi Alpher says: "The blame is not only with Netanyahu, it's with Abbas as well," "There's no chance that Netanyahu will offer him even what Olmert offered"

middle-east-online_en Monday, March 8, 2010 2:08:00 PM CET

Ehud Barak said: "Iran isn't an existential threat to Israel at the moment, but it has the potential to develop into one, and we are working to prevent that,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 2:07:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I believe we will succeed in advancing the diplomatic process,"

AP Monday, March 8, 2010 1:57:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

AP Monday, March 8, 2010 1:57:00 PM CET

Ziad Abu Amr says: "The basic test for Israel's intentions was when it refused to halt settlement activity,"

HindustanTimes Monday, March 8, 2010 1:54:00 PM CET

Ziad Abu Amr says: "When there was a need for American intervention to force Israel to halt settlements, the administration retreated," "Because of that, there are doubts and worries that the US administration cannot provide the necessary conditions for negotiations to succeed"

HindustanTimes Monday, March 8, 2010 1:54:00 PM CET

Yossi Alpher says (about Benjamin Netanyahu): "It's very hard to say how strong (Netanyahu's) commitment is, if at all, to a genuine two-state solution,"

HindustanTimes Monday, March 8, 2010 1:54:00 PM CET

Yossi Alpher says: "The blame is not only with Netanyahu, it's with Abbas as well," "There's no chance that Netanyahu will offer him even what Olmert offered"

HindustanTimes Monday, March 8, 2010 1:54:00 PM CET

Yossi Alpher says: "I think the administration is making a mistake on pinning so much on yet another attempt to bring Israelis and Palestinians to an agreement," "I don't think that's possible given the basic positions of Netanyahu and Abbas and the political constraints they are operating under"

HindustanTimes Monday, March 8, 2010 1:54:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said: "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage [Mideast envoy George] Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this [indirect talks] if the price is so high,"

haaretz Monday, March 8, 2010 1:31:00 PM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 1:07:00 PM CET

Tony Blair said: "For people in Jenin, Gaza, and everywhere in the occupied territories, there is no hope unless they have a state,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 1:07:00 PM CET

Tony Blair said: "Whatever doubts there are regarding the talks, there are no other options," "Whether the talks succeed or fail, we have to give them a chance"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 1:07:00 PM CET

Ahmet Davutoglu told: "We will work hard to move from the indirect talks to the direct talks,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 1:07:00 PM CET

Joseph Biden told: "Iran obtaining nuclear arms will deeply undermine the stability of the entire international community and could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that will be extremely dangerous for everyone involved, including for Iran,"

middle-east-online_en Monday, March 8, 2010 12:05:00 PM CET

Tony Blair said: "For people in Jenin, Gaza, and everywhere in the occupied territories, there is no hope unless they have a state,"

earthtimes Monday, March 8, 2010 11:49:00 AM CET

Tony Blair said: "Whatever doubts there are regarding the talks, there are no other options," "Whether the talks succeed or fail, we have to give them a chance"

earthtimes Monday, March 8, 2010 11:49:00 AM CET

Ahmet Davutoglu told: "We will work hard to move from the indirect talks to the direct talks,"

earthtimes Monday, March 8, 2010 11:49:00 AM CET

Gilad Erdan told: "At the end of last year, the government decided to freeze construction, but this decision provided for exceptions in cases of safety problems for infrastructure projects started before the freeze,"

nowlebanon Monday, March 8, 2010 11:28:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this [indirect talks] if the price is so high,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 11:07:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the U.S. is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt -- by the way, mark my words -- this will be the last attempt in order to see if it can be a tool to make decisions between Palestinians and Israelis,"

reuters Monday, March 8, 2010 10:58:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "Today President Abbas will hand a written response to Senator Mitchell about our acceptance of the proposal of the proximity talks,"

reuters Monday, March 8, 2010 10:58:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the U.S. is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt -- by the way, mark my words -- this will be the last attempt in order to see if it can be a tool to make decisions between Palestinians and Israelis,"

reuters Monday, March 8, 2010 10:58:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "Today President Abbas will hand a written response to Senator Mitchell about our acceptance of the proposal of the proximity talks,"

reuters Monday, March 8, 2010 10:58:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "The relationship has deteriorated to this stage where the U.S. is trying to save this peace process with the last attempt -- by the way, mark my words -- this will be the last attempt in order to see if it can be a tool to make decisions between Palestinians and Israelis,"

alertnet Monday, March 8, 2010 10:32:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat told: "Today President Abbas will hand a written response to Senator Mitchell about our acceptance of the proposal of the proximity talks,"

alertnet Monday, March 8, 2010 10:32:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this [indirect talks] if the price is so high,"

haaretz Monday, March 8, 2010 10:29:00 AM CET

Saeb Erekat said (about George Mitchell): "If the Israeli government wants to sabotage Mitchell's efforts by taking such steps, let's talk to Mitchell about maybe not doing this (indirect talks) if the price is so high,"

AP Monday, March 8, 2010 9:53:00 AM CET

Robert Malley said: "Israelis feel they've been unloved and unattended,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:07:00 AM CET

Robert Malley said: "No doubt in the arm-wrestling between the U.S. and Israel, the Israeli government won Round 1,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:07:00 AM CET

Eitan Gilboa said: "U.S. elections are coming up. I see a lot of American politics in this visit,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 9:07:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo told: "The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,"

haveeru Monday, March 8, 2010 8:03:00 AM CET

Ehud Barak said: "Israel's leaders today have the responsibility to ensure that we don't miss this chance, and that requires leadership and the intention to make difficult decisions"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Monday, March 8, 2010 7:06:00 AM CET

Shimon Shiffer wrote: "It is difficult to believe that the mediator is going to succeed in bridging the deep chasms that separate them,"

thestar Monday, March 8, 2010 4:28:00 AM CET

Ehud Barak said: "Israel's leaders today have the responsibility to ensure that we don't miss this chance, and that requires leadership and the intention to make difficult decisions"

focusnews-en Monday, March 8, 2010 2:36:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo told: “The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,”

NewsJang-en Monday, March 8, 2010 1:39:00 AM CET

Yasser Abed Rabbo told: “The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,”

dailytimesPK Monday, March 8, 2010 12:57:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo said: “We will continue to demand a complete cessation of settlement construction,”

jpost Monday, March 8, 2010 12:21:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo said: “The Palestinian leadership will coordinate all its moves with the friendly countries, to confront Israeli assaults on our holy Christian and Islamic sites and on Palestinian lands,” “The Palestinian people has every right to resist these measures in accordance with international law”

jpost Monday, March 8, 2010 12:21:00 AM CET

Abed Rabbo warned: “The negotiations would be pointless unless the international community takes real steps to halt Israeli violations,” “Despite the many reservations among the Palestinian leadership, we remain united in our belief that Israel alone bears the responsibility for the failure of the peace process”

jpost Monday, March 8, 2010 12:21:00 AM CET

Fawzi Barhoum said: “This decision will have serious repercussions for the Palestinians and their cause,”

jpost Monday, March 8, 2010 12:21:00 AM CET

Ehud Barak said: "Israel's leaders today have the responsibility to ensure that we don't miss this chance, and that requires leadership and the intention to make difficult decisions,"

earthtimes Sunday, March 7, 2010 11:44:00 PM CET

Ehud Barak said: "I hope that these discussions will advance the political process with the Palestinians in a manner that will enable a quick resumption of actual negotiations on core issues that will result in an agreement,"

earthtimes Sunday, March 7, 2010 11:44:00 PM CET

Scott Lasensky says (about Mahmoud Abbas): "Abbas can say no for a little while,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Sunday, March 7, 2010 11:04:00 PM CET

Azzam al-Ahmad said (about Benjamin Netanyahu): "We think it's unlikely that these indirect negotiations with the [Benjamin] Netanyahu government will succeed,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Sunday, March 7, 2010 10:04:00 PM CET

Yasser Abed Rabbo told: "The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,"

smh Sunday, March 7, 2010 9:57:00 PM CET

Yasser Abed Rabbo said: "The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,"

telegraph Sunday, March 7, 2010 8:30:00 PM CET

Shimon Shiffer wrote: "For the time being, the distance between Benjamin Netanyahu and Abu Mazen (Abbas)is immeasurable,"

earthtimes Sunday, March 7, 2010 8:10:00 PM CET

Shimon Shiffer wrote: "If the talks are held in the planned indirect format, they are not going to lead anywhere,"

bignewsnetwork-palestine Sunday, March 7, 2010 8:04:00 PM CET

Shimon Shiffer wrote: "If the talks are held in the planned indirect format, they are not going to lead anywhere,"

guardian Sunday, March 7, 2010 7:18:00 PM CET

Azzam al-Ahmad said (about Benjamin Netanyahu): "We think it's unlikely that these indirect negotiations with the [Benjamin] Netanyahu government will succeed,"

bbc Sunday, March 7, 2010 7:03:00 PM CET

Shimon Shiffer wrote: "It is difficult to believe that the mediator is going to succeed in bridging the deep chasms that separate them,"

reuters Sunday, March 7, 2010 6:26:00 PM CET

Abed Rabbo told: "The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,"

middle-east-online_en Sunday, March 7, 2010 5:46:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu told: “I am convinced that this important visit to our region will contribute to advancing the diplomatic process and there are indications to this effect,”

TurkishDailyNews Sunday, March 7, 2010 5:37:00 PM CET

Benjamin Netanyahu said (about George Mitchell): “I welcome the developments that, I hope, will lead to the start of talks upon Senator George Mitchell’s visit to Israel next week,”

TurkishDailyNews Sunday, March 7, 2010 5:37:00 PM CET

Shimon Shiffer wrote: "It is difficult to believe that the mediator is going to succeed in bridging the deep chasms that separate them,"

alertnet Sunday, March 7, 2010 5:19:00 PM CET

Yasser Abed Rabbo told: "The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,"

zawya-palestine Sunday, March 7, 2010 4:02:00 PM CET

Yasser Abed Rabbo told: "The Palestinian leadership has decided to give an opportunity for the American suggestion to hold indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides,"

news24 Sunday, March 7, 2010 3:56:00 PM CET

Israel [100%]

Palestinian Territory, Occupied [87%]

United States of America [52%]

Joseph Biden [74%]

Benjamin Netanyahu [59%]

Mahmoud Abbas [55%]

George Mitchell [48%]

Saeb Erekat [27%]