Palestinian, Israeli policeman wounded in separate incidents

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:03

Israeli troops shot and seriously wounded a Palestinian in the Gaza Strip Monday, while a Palestinian stabbed and seriously wounded Israeli policeman in the West Bank, sources on each side said.

Netanyahu seeks to slow Iran-US thaw by ramping up demands of deal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 23:24

By ramping up his demands of any final nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to stem the tide of international diplomacy.

Report of Mandela trained by Israeli agents rejected

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 08:30

The South African Nelson Mandela foundation Saturday denied a British media report that former president Nelson Mandela had received training from Israeli agents in 1962.

Pope `to make first Holy Land trip in May`

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 08:27

Pope Francis is to make a brief visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories from May 25, his first to the Holy Land, Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot said.

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador over cameras in holy site

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 07:04

Jordan said Tuesday it summoned the Israeli ambassador in Amman after Israel installed surveillance cameras at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador over cameras in holy site

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 07:03

Jordan said Tuesday it summoned the Israeli ambassador in Amman after Israel installed surveillance cameras at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Israeli soldier killed in firing at Lebanon border: Report

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 09:38

An Israeli soldier was killed on Sunday after being shot at the Lebanon border, Israeli officials said.

Israeli ministers push bill to punish radical NGOs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:38

Israeli ministers approved a bill that would impose harsh penalties on Israeli rights groups that support boycotts of the country or war crimes charges against its soldiers.

US says not seeking interim Israeli-Palestinian peace deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 09:05

US Secretary of State John Kerry will return to the Middle East this week to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but Washington is not seeking an interim deal, the State Department said Monday.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in WBank: Medics

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 01:04

Israeli troops shot dead a 15-year-old Palestinian during Saturday`s clash in Jelazoun refugee camp, near the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Jordan wins Security Council seat, replaces Saudis

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:46

The UN General Assembly has elected Jordan to the Security Council to replace Saudi Arabia, which rejected the seat it won in an unprecedented act to protest the council`s failure to end the Syrian and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

Palestinians draw on Mandela legacy for inspiration

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:28

Palestinian leaders have drawn on the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a high-profile supporter of their cause, likening his fight against apartheid to their own struggle to end Israeli occupation.