Israel

Northern cities of Nahariya, Acre, and Kiryat Shmona on red alert after explosions reported.

Deposed dictator freed from Tora after two years behind bars faces house arrest.

Israel intelligence says reports of chemical weapons used in deadly Ghouta attack are true.

Remains of huge fortifications have been excavated near an ancient harbour in Israel's southern coast.

Terms describing Israel-Palestine situation such as apartheid and ethnic cleansing are linguistic tools that undermine legitimacy of state of Israel.

Pink Floyd's frontman launches appeal inspired by violinist Nigel Kennedy and accuses Tel Aviv of crimes against Palestinians.

Nationalist Israeli former foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman hits back at Turkish PM for conspiracy remarks.

1,000 settlement homes are not an impediment to peaces, insist Reuven Rivlin.

Tunisian activist jailed for feminist stunt accuses Femen of murky financing to fury of group leader Inna Shevchenko.

Powerful Israeli intelligence say 15 Salafi groups alone operate in deadly Sinai peninsula.

On 18 August 2013, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi appeared on Egyptian state television calling the unrest, verging on civil war, which the world has been witnessing since the overthrow of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohammed Morsi on 03 July, "terrorism"

Erdogan cites French Jewish intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy that 'democracy is not the ballot box'.

Reports of execution-style killing of off-duty officials near Gaza border town of Rafah.

Under-17s championship of West Asia Football Federation to be held in Palestinian territories.

IDF says picture of Kuala Lumpur shopping mall removed after 'innocent mistake' realised.

Sunni Islamist group claims responsibility for attack while Lebanon blames Israel.

Unexpected twist in Suarez saga in form of advice for Brendan Rogers from Knesset's Reuven Rivlin.

Israel Defence Forces planes target concealed rocket launching sites in northern part of Gaza Strip.

IBTimesUK provides a definitive rundown on the 26 Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel.

Andre Wisdom is hoping to prove himself again for England after a disappointing Under 21 European Championship

Move comes one day after approval of 1,200 new settlers' homes and ratchets up tension at Palestinian peace talks.

Sinai-based militant outfit claims responsibility for Eilat-bound rocket and pledges more attacks in retaliation to Israel's drone strike.

Terror charge detainees to be freed as part of deal to resume peace talks

Israeli housing minister posts invitation for firms to bid for government building contracts.

Former head of Jerusalem's Yeshivat Hakotel convicted on two counts of sexually assaulting minor.

The area has been quiet since war with Hezbollah in 2006.

Far-right leader Tommy Robinson denies being anti-Jewish.

An eleven-century hospital structure dating to the Crusader era (1099–1291 CE) has been unearthed in the Old City of Jerusalem.

New president is sworn into office promising 'moderate' rule and a better standard of living for Iranians.

Rohani and North Korea accuse US of seeking excuses for confrontation.