Israel

Top Roman Catholic cleric in Palestine, Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, says occasion marks both birth of Jesus and Palestinian State.

Militants accused of war crimes in firing rockets into civilian areas in Israel during recent conflict.

Housing plan that caused rift with US in 2010 revived in wake of controversial eviction decision.

Poll finds Hamas popular enough to make electoral gains.

Iran computers infected with Batchwiper virus which destroys targeted information.

Khaled Mashaal's reiteration of long-standing enmity towards Jewish state 'defies agreement with Fatah'.

Jewish settlers daub graffiti on walls of Al-Asqa Mosque in escalation of 'retribution' attacks.

Netanyahu seeks to mend ties with Turkey stating strategic importance.

Kadima party leader Shaul Mofaz regrets Israel not assassinating exiled militant leader.

Massive Gaza rally vows to free Palestine 'inch by inch'.

Exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal will try to mend ties with Fatah on his first visit to Gaza.

Meshaal will attend massive rally called by Hamas to celebrate 'victory' against Israel.

Hamas to sue IDF official Major General Eitan Dangot for alleged war crimes during 2007 blockade of Gaza Strip.

Video of an Israeli fighter jet crashing into a flock of pelicans and making an emergency landing before catching fire has been released by Israeli Defence Forces.

Hamas' exiled political leader Khaled Meshaal is set to visit Gaza on Friday after 45 years of exile.

Defiant Israeli PM stands by decision to build in east Jerusalem and West Bank in retaliation for UN ruling.

Former Chelsea star denies signing pro-Palestine petition with 60 top footballers .

New QPR manager Harry Redknapp could make his first signing after inviting free agent Tal Ben Haim to train with the first team.

Israeli PM committed to building 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and West Bank.

Palestinian 'terrorist' was killed by Israeli Shin Bet officers amid growing tensions in the West Bank.

Israeli ambassadors called in to explain shock decision to build 3,000 settler homes on West Bank.

Military chief Massoud Jazayeri says hundreds of US thinktanks are targeting Tehran.

England shocked world champions New Zealand with three second half tries to claim a record-breaking win over the All Blacks at Twickenham.

The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.

Chelsea travel to West Ham looking for a first win, in any competition, since early November. Find out where to watch the match live

Settlers' homes constructed in highly contentious sites of East Jerusalem and the West Bank

Third Reich of Adolf Hitler remembered in bizarre street styles of Rangoon.

Palestinians celebrate Ramallah, Gaza City and Bethlehem while Israeli police prevent ultranationalist right-wing protesters from burning Palestinian flag.

General Assembly votes to grant Palestine non-member observer state status by 138 votes to 9.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plays down importance of UN vote on observer status.