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Israel’s elder statesman won world acclaim as a symbol of hope in a region long plagued by war fuelled by deep religious and political divisions.
Despite the ceasefire taking effect, there seems to be little incentive for both Israel and Palestine to continue peace and statehood talks.
Mass casualties have been reported in the Shejaia district in north-east Gaza after an Israeli air strike.
Israel has been stung by comments from US Secretary of State John Kerry that it could face international isolation.
Opponents to the release of the first 26 of 104 Palestinian prisoners before peace talks resume have 48 hours in which to appeal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held out the prospect on Sunday of further Israeli strikes inside Syria.
Benjamin Netanyahu has curbed building projects in Jewish settlements, say media reports, in a bid to help the US revive peace talks with Palestine.
Israel moved ahead with plans to build 3 000 settler homes in one of the most sensitive areas of the West Bank.
Israel’s Defence Minister Ehud Barak has played down speculation that Israel intends to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.
Israeli Gilad Shalit has been freed after years as a Hamas prisoner, as hundreds of Palestinians exchanged for him received a hero’s welcome in Gaza.
Up to 300 000 take part in Tel Aviv, 50 000 in Jerusalem and 40 000 in Haifa in Israel’s biggest demonstration.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he would set forth his view of a Middle East peace on Tuesday and reaffirmed Israel would never return to its old borders.
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak broke away from his centre-left Labour Party on Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US Vice-President Joe Biden that only a credible military threat can deter Iran from building a nuclear
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel could not extend a moratorium on housing construction in West Bank settlements.
A deal with the Palestinians will require a new approach to issues that have defied resolution, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
United States President Barack Obama urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Wednesday not to let the chance for peace slip away.
United States President Barack Obama urged Israel and the Palestinians on Tuesday to resume direct peace talks by September.
US President Barack Obama has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next week.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended a troubled US visit on Thursday, saying progress had been made.
