Israel calls for Palestinian concessions in peace talks

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 00:28

Israeli PM insisted that the peace process with the Palestinians was not "frozen," but said he was waiting for Palestinian concessions to move the talks forward.

Kerry to visit Israel on Friday: Netanyahu

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 17:52

US Secretary of State John Kerry is to visit Israel on Friday to discuss the Iranian nuclear talks and peace with the Palestinians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu halts plans to build 24,000 more settler homes

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:41

Netanyahu ordered on Tuesday a reassessment of plans to build nearly 24,000 settler homes, saying he feared an international outcry that would divert attention from Israel`s lobbying against a nuclear deal with Iran.

Israel halts house construction in disputed area

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:03

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday cancelled a tender published by the housing ministry to build 1,200 housing units in the controversial "E1" territorial stretch, an official source said.

Obama calls Netanyahu amidst report of Iranian deal

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:03

US` Barack Obama reached out to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and updated him about Iran`s nuclear program while underscoring his strong commitment to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Israel`s Lieberman rejoining government after acquittal

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 19:06

Lieberman`s return to office could further complicate already troubled US-sponsored peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

Kerry meets Israeli PM in bid to rescue peace talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 15:16

US Secretary of State John Kerry was meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today just hours after the Palestinians threatened to bolt the peace talks over settlement building.

Israel to build 1,500 settler homes in east Jerusalem: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 11:04

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Interior Minister Gideon Saar have agreed to build 1,500 new homes in the east Jerusalem settlement of Ramat Shlomo, Israeli army radio said on Wednesday.

Israel to release second batch of Palestinian prisoners

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 09:36

The whole process is set to be completed by March of next year by when all the 104 prisoners would be released.

Israel to release second batch of Palestinian prisoners

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 20:06

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel would go ahead with the planned release of 26 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture, despite tension within the right-wing dominated government.

Italian PM raises spy claims at Kerry talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20:28

Prime Minister Enrico Letta discussed claims of US snooping on Italian communications with US Secretary of State John Kerry during talks in Rome, a government spokeswoman said.

Palestinian official slams Israeli PM`s remarks on Jerusalem

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 23:41

A Palestinian official Tuesday slammed statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that Jerusalem will remain Israel`s indivisible capital.