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Seeking influence, China hosts Mideast peace forum

"The Middle East is far not only in geographical terms but also in cultural, religious, ethnic and political terms," Shichor said.

Officials: Kerry returning to Mideast next week

Officials say Secretary of State John Kerry is returning to the Mideast next week in another bid to revitalize peace hopes.

US, Israel raise hopes for Mideast peace restart

The United States and Israel are raising hopes for a restart of the Middle East peace process after more than four years of hardly any talks.

US boom transforming global oil trade

Because the oil market is global, a supply disruption in the Middle East would send prices higher everywhere - including for U.S. consumers - even if the U.S. imports no oil from the Middle East.

Israel minister criticizes Russia over Syria arms

Landau says the Russian arms supplies "promote instability in the Middle East" and that "anyone who provides weaponry to terror organizations is siding with terror."

China greets Israeli prime minister in Beijing

The near simultaneous visits to China by Abbas and Netanyahu underscore China's desire to play a greater role in the Middle East, a region Beijing has long seen as a key source of energy.

Obama heads to Middle East with low expectations

This is what I call a down payment trip," said Aaron David Miller, an adviser on Mideast peace to six secretaries of state who is now at the Woodrow Wilson International Center.

Poll reveals low expectations for Obama's Middle East visit

Poll reveals low expectations for Obama's Middle East visit

Americans expect little from Obama's Middle East trip

Just 27 percent of voters think that Obama's visit to the Middle East - his first as president -- will help restart negotiations between Israel and Palestinians, while 65 percent think it won't...

Obama will face pressure on Middle East trip to do more on Syria

Obama will face pressure on Middle East trip to do more on Syria

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Israeli politicians form new caucus to track the U.S. relationship

JERUSALEM - As the United States' position toward Israel and the Middle East continues to evolve...