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Israel takes crucial step to export its world-leading marijuana
The government has said it will look to pass legislation allowing the sale of the drug abroad.
Activists resisting Amona evacuation clash with police and barricade themselves inside synagogue
Hundreds have resisted evacuation from the West Bank outpost ruled illegal by the Israeli Supreme Court.
Theresa May and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu plan London talks after settlement row
The Downing Street meeting will be the first between the leaders since May took office.
Left-wingers 'care more about hating Israel' than the fight against anti-Semitism
2016 was reportedly a record year for anti-Semitic incidents in the UK.
Israel evacuates Amona settlement after approving 3,000 new illegal homes in the West Bank
In 2014 Israeli Supreme Court ordered the removal of illegal settlements built on private Palestinian land.
Israeli forces remove illegal settlers from West Bank outpost of Amona
The outpost was the scene of violent clashes between settlers and police on 1 February 2006, 11 years ago to the day.
Israel to accept 100 Syrian children orphaned by war
While Israel is technically at war with Syria the country will accept 100 orphans who will most likely be adopted or fostered.
King Abdullah of Jordan to hold talks with President Trump's administration next week
However, it is unclear whether a meeting between Abdullah and Trump is scheduled.
Israel approves construction of 2,500 settlement homes in West Bank
It is the second Israeli building proposal to be announced since Donald Trump became US president.
US begins talks on embassy move to Jerusalem as Trump pledges commitment to Israel's security
Washington officials said talks of an immediate embassy move were 'inflated'.
Trump invites Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu for February White House visit
The US president tells reporters his phone conversation with the Israeli PM was 'very nice'.
Israel bolsters air defences with 3 new ballistic missile interceptors
The Arrow-3 interceptors have been designed to target missiles above the atmosphere.
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.
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.
US intel officials reportedly warn Israel about sharing secrets with Trump administration
Kremlin has 'leverages of pressure' over Trump, report claims.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Truck ploughs into pedestrians in Jerusalem 'terrorist attack'
Suspected attacker killed by Israeli security forces with victims said to be female soldiers.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'quizzed by police under caution' over corruption claims
Netanyahu denies accepting 'favours' from businessmen at home and abroad.
Israel refuses to repatriate dead Palestinian militants
Hamas is currently holding two Israeli soldiers and two civilians.
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.
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
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.