Palestine

Obama’s visit could be beginning of Middle East peace talks, says Kerry.

Obama to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

President's Middle East tour will also take him to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt.

Suspect allegedly stole bras in Israel but was held at Seam Zone checkpoint in Nablus.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders eviction despite Supreme Court order.

Essam el-Erian pours scorn on viability of Israel and predicts its demise.

Poll finds Hamas popular enough to make electoral gains.

Netanyahu seeks to mend ties with Turkey stating strategic importance.

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.

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

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

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

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

International scientists collect samples from Yasser Arafat's remains to determine exact cause of death.

$1m interceptor defence system expected to be fully operational in 2014.

The leader of the Lebanon-based Islamic militant group says Israel failed to overcome the Palestinian resistance.

Sirens heard in many Israeli regions including Eshkol, Sderot and Ashkelon.

26 more Palestinians dead in IDF bombardment, while Netanyahu warns he will take 'whatever action' necessary if situation escalates.

Obama speaks to Mursi and Netanyahu while Hamas and Israeli representatives hold talks in Cairo.

US calls for caution while acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defence.

Mitt Romney in Poland as part of three-nation tour to project himself as world leader and alternative to Barack Obama.

Nearly 1,500 protesters are expected to fly-in at the Ben Gurion airport to take part in the pro-Palestine protest titled "Welcome to Palestine 2012".

French commandos on standby as seige of Mohammed Merah in Toulouse enters second day.

The school bus reportedly collided with a lorry on a slippery road before it overturned and caught fire.