Peace process in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

U.S. presidents often talk of their hope to find peace in the Middle East and they practically always talk about their support for Israel’s security. But on the ground there, expectations are much lower. And perhaps with good reason.

A new, $250,000 ad campaign is trying to raise trust between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It’s also fodder for ridicule.

Israel’s prime minister says if anything comes of peace talks, the public would get the chance to vote yes or no on it. But even though polls suggest Israeli’s support peace with the Palestinians, it’s unclear how they might vote in a referendum.

President Obama’s first overseas trip of his second term will include stops in Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. The administration says Iran, Syria and the long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process are on the agenda.

What both Israelis and Palestinians are doing in advance of the UN vote on Palestinian statehood