Israel

Archaeology

Desert ruins from King Solomon's period could be site of biblical battles

A fortified gatehouse shows signs of military activity and complex social structure in an Iron Age camp.

Jan 18, 2017

By Martha Henriques

Conflict

Isis ramming attacks like Nice and Berlin inspired by Palestinians, claim experts

A Palestinian named as Fadi Qunbar killed 4 Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem last Sunday.

Jan 13, 2017

By William Watkinson

Isis ISIL

U President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a conference in New York

CyberSecurity

US intel officials reportedly warn Israel about sharing secrets with Trump administration

Kremlin has 'leverages of pressure' over Trump, report claims.

Jan 12, 2017

By Jason Murdock

Donald Trump Vladimir Putin

Israeli envoy to UK apologises as employee is caught plotting to 'take down' Sir Alan Duncan

Politics

Labour calls for investigation into 'disturbing' influence of Israeli embassy on British politics

Al Jazeera footage shows embassy official Shai Masot plotting to 'take down' critical ministers.

Jan 12, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Diplomacy

PLO could revoke recognition of Israeli statehood if Donald Trump moves US embassy to Jerusalem

Palestinian officials told that Trump may confirm embassy's relocation during his inauguration on 20 January.

Jan 11, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Donald Trump

Football

Fifa must take strong stance against Israeli settlement clubs

Gianni Infantino must make the belated decision to ban clubs from playing matches in West Bank

Jan 10, 2017

By Sari Bashi

FIFA

Conflict

Israel on a knife edge as country mourns four young soldiers killed in Jerusalem truck attack

Two American-born soldiers and three female recruits were killed in the rampage.

Jan 9, 2017

By Tom Porter

Isis

Conflict

Netanyahu: Jerusalem truck attacker was an Isis supporter

A man rammed the speeding vehicle into a crowd in the holy city, killing four IDF soldiers.

Jan 9, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Islamic State Isis

Society

Truck ploughs into pedestrians in Jerusalem 'terrorist attack'

Suspected attacker killed by Israeli security forces with victims said to be female soldiers.

Jan 8, 2017

By Fiona Keating

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Politics

Israeli police question PM Benjamin Netanyahu for second time over corruption claims

Netanyahu was investigated for allegedly accepting 'improper gifts' worth thousands of dollars from businessmen.

Jan 6, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Crime

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu backs pardon for soldier found guilty of killing wounded Palestinian

On his Facebook page the Israeli PM wrote 'I support giving Elor Azaria a pardon'.

Jan 4, 2017

By William Watkinson

Diplomacy

Jerusalem: Republican senators unveil bill to move US embassy to Israel's 'eternal capital'

A 1995 legislation already provides for the embassy move, but was never enacted.

Jan 4, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Barack Obama

Human Rights

Arms-smuggling Jerusalem archbishop Hilarion Capucci dies aged 94

He was convicted 40 years ago of using diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants.

Jan 2, 2017

By William Watkinson

Turkey Iraq Iran Syria

Politics

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'quizzed by police under caution' over corruption claims

Netanyahu denies accepting 'favours' from businessmen at home and abroad.

Jan 2, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Conflict

Israel refuses to repatriate dead Palestinian militants

Hamas is currently holding two Israeli soldiers and two civilians.

Jan 2, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Security tightened worldwide as terror threat looms over New Year celebrations

Society

Israel issues warning against travel to India amid fears of 'imminent and severe' terror attack

The Israeli Directorate warned holidaymakers to be alert during the New Year's celebrations.

Dec 30, 2016

By Priya Joshi

India

Politics

Notes on a scandal: How controversy has stalked Benjamin Netanyahu for two decades

Israeli leader is in the spotlight again over allegations of fraud and bribery

Dec 29, 2016

By Orlando Crowcroft

Conflict

John Kerry shouldn't be applauded for stating the obvious – that Israel's occupation of Palestine is wrong

What the secretary of state said would be standard in most Western capitals.

Dec 29, 2016

By H.A. Hellyer

Barack Obama

Crime

Israeli attorney general orders criminal probe into Benjamin Netanyahu

The country's prime minister could be ordered to give evidence as part of the investigation.

Dec 29, 2016

By William Watkinson

Diplomacy

Netanyahu blasts John Kerry's speech as a 'great disappointment' that undermines state of Israel

'Israelis do not need to be lectured about the importance of peace by foreign leaders,' said Israeli leader.

Dec 28, 2016

By Nicole Rojas