Israeli champion of Palestinian and women`s rights dies

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:30

Shulamit Aloni, a fiery former left-wing Israeli leader and cabinet minister who championed Palestinian and women`s rights, died on Friday, family and colleagues said. She was 85.

Kerry meets Israeli PM on sidelines of Davos forum

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 20:59

US Secretary of State John Kerry met on Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he seeks to push forward an intensive Middle East peace drive.

Palestinians dismiss Israeli al Qaeda plot claim

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 03:10

Palestinian security officials on Thursday cast doubt on Israel`s claim that it broke up an al-Qaeda plot to bomb the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, alleging Israel concocted the story to bolster its position in peace talks.

Israel PM urges European `fairness` in Mideast

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:25

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Europe on Thurssday to demonstrate fairness in its Middle East policy, after a spat over settlements blew up last week.

Israel plans 261 settler homes deep in West Bank: NGO

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:52

Israel today moved forward with plans for 261 new homes in two settlements located deep in the occupied West Bank, a watchdog said, drawing strong European condemnation.

Israel orders migrants to new detention facility

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:48

An Israeli official says authorities have begun ordering hundreds of African migrants to report to a new detention center in the country`s southern desert while it seeks to find them a place to settle.

Israel says foils al Qaeda plot on US Embassy

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 01:59

The Shin Bet intelligence agency said it had arrested three Palestinians who allegedly plotted bombings, shootings, kidnappings and other attacks.

EU warns Israel, Palestinians of `price to pay` if talks fail

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 01:25

A top European Union official warned today that both Israel and the Palestinians would have a "price to pay" if US-led peace talks collapse.

Israel kills Gaza militant blamed for rockets during Sharon funeral

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 12:32

Israel killed two Gaza gunmen in an air strike on Wednesday, blaming one of them for firing rockets across the border during former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon`s funeral last week.

Israeli opposition chief doubts Netanyahu`s `guts`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:59

Israel`s opposition leader said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fully appreciates the wisdom of making peace with the Palestinians.

Iran nuclear deal does not halt its bomb bid: Israel PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:08

An international agreement to halt Iran`s nuclear programme, which went into force on Tuesday, will not halt Tehran from pursuing its bid to build military atomic capability, Israel`s prime minister said.

Israel plans 381 new settler homes in east Jerusalem: NGO

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 19:51

Israel`s government has approved plans to build 381 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem, Israeli settlement watchdog Peace Now said on Tuesday.