Israeli/Palestinian Peace Talks

This article http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7252305.stm discusses recent Israeli/Palestinian attempts to formulate a plan for peace regarding Jerusalem and the creation of a Palestinian state. Tension has dominated the peace talks and increased with militant activity in Gaza and the Israeli plan to build a number of homes in East Jerusalem. Both sides hope to reach an agreement soon before negotiations become improbable. Many wonder what a peace settlement between Israelis and Palestinians would look like because Palestinians want East Jerusalem to be their capitol while Israelis claim the entire city. It seems that peace talks like this are ongoing in the Middle East yet never resolved. Does anyone know more about how many attempts have been made to negotiate peace among Israelis and Palestinians?