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Draft Israeli law to allow illegal West Bank settlements passes first hurdle
If finalised, the bill would legalise thousands of settlements built on Palestinian land.
Israel's Netanyahu says ready to discuss 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with President-elect Trump
Netanyahu reiterated his long-standing opposition of the deal, which prevents Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Firefighting supertanker from US set to arrive in Israel to douse raging wildfires
The fires have forced more than 80,000 people to flee their homes in many parts of Israel.
Netanyahu forbids cabinet from contacting Trump and his team
Far-right ministers had said Trump's victory was an opportunity to scrap the two-state solution with Palestine.
Israeli ministers vote to legalise Amona settlement in occupied West Bank
The bill has been condemned as contravening Israeli law by the country's attorney general.
Israel rejects French invitation for Middle East peace conference in Paris
France, however, said it still had plans to go ahead with the conference before the end of this year.
Israel blocks online porn to curb its 'damaging influence' on society
"We must put up road signs that say 'this is how we think society should behave."
Israeli Minister sparks row over divine retribution earthquake remarks
The deputy Foreign Minister blamed Italy's double earthquake on Wednesday on a UNESCO vote on the Temple Mount holy site.
Former Israeli leader Shimon Peres dies aged 93
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was a towering figure in Israeli politics.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused of being KGB agent by Israeli researchers
Abbas is alleged to have worked for the Soviet intelligence agency in the early 1980s.
Jordan's King Abdullah vows 'to fight Israeli extremism' at Jerusalem's Temple Mount
PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies claims Israel is trying to change status quo at the compound.
Palestinians to sue Britain over birth of Israeli state
Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki urged Arab League nations to help prepare a legal case against the UK.
Unesco chief Irina Bokova aims to tackle controversery over 'Islamification' of disputed Temple Mount
Bokova tells IBTimes UK that trust between Muslim and Jewish communities in the city must to be restored.
Ugandan president repeatedly refers to Israel as 'Palestine' during Benjamin Netanyahu visit
Commemorative event marking death of Netanyahu's brother overshadowed by 'gaffe'.
Israel approves plans for 800 new homes in West Bank and East Jerusalem
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu simultaneously approves 600 homes for Arabs in Jerusalem neighbourhood.
Palestinian man who killed teenager Hallel Yaffa Ariel as she slept said he wanted to become a 'Martyr'
Hallel Yaffa Ariel died after she was stabbed up to 18 times by Mohammed Tarayreh.
Israel's internet Iron Dome: How high-tech algorithms promote Israel and 'muffle' pro-Palestine voices online
The project is an extension of the internet 'situation room' set up during the 2014 Gaza War.
Turkey set to normalise ties with Israel after six-year diplomatic crisis
Two countries arrive at deal to smooth over 2010 incident in which Israeli commandos killed nine Turkish citizens.
Israel: Netanyahu government approves $18m funding for West Bank settlements
Netanyahu says extra funding will boost tourism, business and security.
Tel Aviv shooting: Benjamin Netanyahu vows 'decisive' response as IDF descends on homes of Tel Aviv shooters
IDF surrounds West Bank town of Yatta, home of Tel Aviv attackers, as Hamas hails recent incident as 'heroic'.
Middle East peace talks set to begin in Paris without Israel and Palestine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that only direct negotiations will work.
Israel: Police reportedly call for PM Netanyahu's wife to face charges over 'misuse of government funds'
Sara Netanuyahu allegedly used funds for lavish dinners.
Who is Avigdor Lieberman, Israel's prospective new defence minister?
Decision has taking many Israeli political experts by surprise.
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is still opposed to Paris peace summit
Palestinians have responded positively while Israel is doubtful of summit's impartiality.
Donald Trump reveals he will visit Israel 'soon' in bid to mend relations following Netanyahu snub
Presidential hopeful appears to confirm reports he will make the trip before the US presidential election.
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu berates top IDF officer over Germany comments
General Yair Golan had said there were similarities between 1930s Germany and present-day Israel.
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2016: Photos of solemn events to commemorate six million Jews murdered by Nazis
The national day of remembrance lasts for 24 hours and corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar.
US Vice President Biden overwhelmingly frustrated with Israeli settlements amid Golan Heights dispute
Biden criticises the Netanyahu-led Israeli government saying they are moving in the wrong direction.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on first-ever visit to Israel
Lee's four-day official trip marks first-ever visit made by Singaporean head of state to Israel.
Benjamin Netanyahu: I want a two-state solution but Mahmoud Abbas doesn't
Netanyahu said peace can only be achieved through dialogue, not through UN resolutions.