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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.
How Arab and Jewish feminists unite to fight sexual violence and patriarchy in Israel
Palestinian and Israeli women face similar challenges in a male-dominated society.
Israel fury at 'garbage' Unesco resolution on Jerusalem
Israel suspended ties to the UN organisation over the controversial resolutions.
Corbyn's critics want a new Guy Fawkes to burn - they're using anti-Semitism to do it
It is a myth that criticism of Israel amounts to a hatred of Jews.
UNESCO declares Temple Mount – Judaism's holiest site – as Muslim
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacts angrily on Twitter after resolution was passed.
Isis terror group claims 'jihad against Jews' rocket attack in Israel
No injuries were caused by hit on Israeli town close to the border with Gaza.
What do Jews eat to celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
Celebration of the Jewish New Year take many forms – but food might just be the most important of the lot.
Iraqi Kurds reject anti-Israel rhetoric to hold vigil for 'friend of Kurdistan' Shimon Peres
Relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurdistan have strengthened since Saddam Hussein fell in 2003.
World leaders hail Shimon Peres as man of peace and vision at Jerusalem funeral
'He swept so many with his vision and his hope' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Shimon Peres funeral: World leaders arrive in Israel to pay final tributes
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will also be present at the memorial service to be held on 30 September.
Ancient gate-shrine discovered just outside Jerusalem supports Biblical story of temple desecration
A toilet was found in the gate-shrine, a symbol of Biblical King Hezekiah's desire to abolish pagan places of worship.
Isaac Herzog: Shimon Peres' dream of a two-state solution 'alive and kicking'
Labour leader said his mentor's vision of peace with the Palestinians would be implemented.
In pictures: Israel's former president and prime minister Shimon Peres
Peres, who shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, was one of the country's most-admired leaders.
Shimon Peres: Israel's last founding father who sought peace with the Arab world
Former president has died at 93 after a prolonged period of ill health.
Israeli firm rumoured to have helped FBI hack into iPhone claims it can unlock any smartphone
The company says it can hack into an iPhone 7 as well depending on the data required.
Attacker 'neutralised' attempting to storm Israeli embassy in Ankara
According to reports the attacker was shot in the leg by security officers.
Colin Powell leaked email reveals Israel has '200 nukes all pointed at Iran'
Former US Secretary of State discussed Israel's nuclear weapons capability in a private email exchange.
Former Israeli PM Shimon Peres hospitalised after suffering stroke
The 93-year-old sustained a large brain haemorrhage and is in an induced coma.
Syria did not shoot down our fighter jet and drone over Golan Heights, says Israel
The IDF carried out air strikes on artillery positions in response to projectiles landing in the Golan Heights.
How Israel became a battering ram in the fight for the soul of the Labour Party
The question of Israel and Palestine has always divided the left.
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.
Victims trapped in rubble and scores injured as building collapses in Tel Aviv
Two people were reportedly killed by the collapsing building.
Palestinian shot dead after trying to mow down Israeli police with his car in Jerusalem
Second man hurt as residents in Shuafat refugee camp identify dead man as Mustafa Nimr, in his 20s.
UN has 'serious questions' over school airstrike after Israel clears forces of wrongdoing
Israel claims airstrike which killed 15 members of family did not break international law.
Labour face new crisis as G4S declines last-minute request to provide conference security
Labour had previously voted to boycott G4S over its alleged links to Israeli prisons.
Gaza: 'Worst zoo in the world' closes after charity rescues last 15 animals
Mummified animals were displayed in cages to keep numbers up but the survivors are off to a better life.
Vladimir Putin ready to broker Middle East peace talks, says Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Netanyahu is ready 'anywhere, any time, for direct peace talks with no preconditions,' says spokesman.
From Boko Haram to Isis, the use of child suicide bombers has a long and bloody terrorist pedigree
Children have been used as weapons from West Africa to Sri Lanka and across the Middle East.
Israel launches air strikes over Gaza in response to rocket attack
A rocket fired by militants in Gaza targeted the Israeli border town of Sderot.
Turkish parliament approves deal to end six-year diplomatic rift with Israel
Diplomatic ties between the two countries will be unfrozen after six years.