Israel's Likud, Zionist Union neck-and-neck: exit polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing Likud party was neck-and-neck with the centre-left Zionist Union in general election.
Netanyahu plays security card as rivals open poll lead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conceded that the centre-left opposition could win next week's general election and appealed to voters not to take the chance with national security.
Israel's Netanyahu in US to stop 'bad' Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for a "historic" quest to stop a "bad" international nuclear deal with Iran sought by the US.
Netanyahu urges Jews to move to Israel after Copenhagen attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged European Jews to move to Israel after a Jewish man was killed in an attack outside Copenhagen's main synagogue
Netanyahu admits 'profound disagreement' with Obama
Israeli Prime Minister admitted he has a "profound disagreement" with President Barack Obama over efforts by the US and world powers to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue.
Gaza war pushed Palestinian economy into recession: IMF
The war between Israel and Gaza drove the Palestinian economy of Gaza and the West Bank into its first contraction since 2006, the International Monetary Fund said.
Miss Lebanon in hot water after selfie with Miss Israel
Miss Universe contestants are keen to proclaim their desire for world peace, but this year's Miss Lebanon has declared war.
Netanyahu welcomes France's 'very firm position' on anti-Semitism
Israeli Prime Minister said he appreciated the "very firm position" taken by French leaders against "the new anti-Semitism and terrorism" in France.
Israeli air planes strike in Gaza Strip after rocket
Israeli air planes struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip, witnesses and the army said, hours after a rocket from the Palestinian enclave hit the Jewish state.
Jerusalem facing 'terror' onslaught: Israeli PM
Israel is facing an ongoing wave of terror which is focused on Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after an attack on a synagogue.
Steps agreed to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said that steps were agreed at talks in Amman to lower tensions between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Worry grips Jerusalem residents awaiting next attack
Jerusalem is witnessing security measures not seen in years as residents try to maintain some semblance of normal life while awaiting the next attack.
Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa ahead of Jewish holiday
Dozens of Palestinians protested against Jews visiting the flashpoint holy site ahead of a religious feast.
Zadok Ben-David presents breathtaking The Other Side of Moon exhibition in Astana
An Israeli artist based in London Zadok Ben-David has introduced his unique exhibition The Other Side of Midnight at the National Museum in Astana.
Nazarbayev appoints ambassadors to Kuwait and Israel
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed ambassadors to Kuwait and Israel.
Aid convoys trundle into Gaza as ceasefire holds
Life in Gaza resumed some semblance of normality as a long-term truce took hold following a deal hailed by Israel and Hamas as 'victory' .
Israel hits Gaza, suspends Cairo talks after rocket fire
Israel and Palestinian militants resumed fire across the Gaza border, sparking panic across the war-torn enclave and halting truce talks.
Gaza death toll rises above 2,000: health ministry
The death toll in the war-torn Gaza Strip rose above 2,000, the health ministry said as more people injured in over a month of fighting.
Malaysia teen's Facebook 'like' prompts sedition probe
A Malaysian teenager is being investigated by police for sedition after "liking" a pro-Israel Facebook posting
Israel, Gaza violence defies truce 'deal'
Israeli jets bombed targets across Gaza, retaliating to Palestinian rocket attacks in spiralling violence.