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Israeli seeks interim deal with Palestinians

Lapid said the disputes over Jerusalem and Palestinian refugees would "torpedo any Israeli-Palestinian dialogue" and it is preferable to set them aside and pursue an interim arrangement.

Dutch won't charge company in Israeli barrier case

European activists have stepped up pressure on companies by exposing their West Bank ties and picketing stores that sell goods produced in Israeli settlements.

Critics assail Israeli silence on Arab peace plan

In his comments to the AP, Olmert stopped short of criticizing Netanyahu, though in a TV interview earlier this month he called on the Israeli leader to "stop making excuses" and seize the...

Stephen Hawking won't attend Israeli conference

The world-famous scientist had earlier agreed to attend the Israeli Presidential Conference, hosted by President Shimon Peres, in late June, but has now changed his mind.

China greets Israeli prime minister in Beijing

Instead, Netanyahu devoted much of his time on his trip to pressing for an expansion of his country's $8 billion annual trade with China, and encouraging Chinese investment in Israeli industry.

Turkey criticizes Israeli airstrikes on Syria

Addressing party members in Parliament, Erdogan said the Israeli airstrikes into Syria were "unacceptable" and amounted to "handing over (to Assad) opportunities on a golden tray.

Israeli PM leaves for China after Syria strikes

In another possible sign of concern, Israel closed the airspace over northern Israel to civilian flights on Sunday and tightened security at embassies overseas, Israeli media reported.

Israeli raids in Syria highlight Arab conundrum

Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby warned of serious repercussions from the Israeli attacks and called on the U.N. Security Council to "immediately move to stop the Israeli aggressions on Syria.

A look at reasons for Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Israeli defense officials believe Iran has stepped up shipments of weapons to Hezbollah through Syria, including accurate longer-range Iranian missiles, as President Bashar Assad's position weakens.

Obama says he won't comment on Israeli airstrike

President Barack Obama says he won't comment on an Israeli airstrike against Syria that targeted a shipment of advanced missiles believed to be headed for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

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JERUSALEM: Watchdog: Israel trying to legalize settlements

Several thousand settlers live in unauthorized outposts that Israel has promised to dismantle.

MOSCOW: Putin and Netanyahu to discuss Syrian conflict

"It will have a serious impact on the balance of forces, depriving Israel of its air superiority."

Frida Ghitis: Hypocrisy over Israel's Syria bombing

Since they did not involve Israel, they didn't automatically draw the attention they deserve.