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Palestinians Honor a Figure Reviled in Israel as a Terrorist

Palestinian students dedicated a public square to the memory of Dalal Mughrabi, who in 1978 helped carry out the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel’s history.

 

Israel, Syria announce nuclear energy ambitions

Mideast rivals Israel and Syria announced on Tuesday ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that ...

 

In Israel, Biden says U.S. dedication to nation's security is 'absolute'

The vice president emphasizes America's ties with Israel in meetings with top officials. The trip is intended to smooth over strained relations between the two governments.

Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday began an effort to heal strained ties with Israel, pledging a total U.S.

 

U.S.: Israel, Palestinians agree to indirect talks

The United States says Israel and the Palestinians have agreed to indirect peace talks brokered by special U.S. Mideast envoy ...

 

In ancient wall, scholar sees proof for Bible

In ancient wall, scholar sees proof for Bible

An Israeli archaeologist says newly excavated ancient fortifications in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of the Bible's King Solomon.

 

Byzantine-era street found in Jerusalem

Byzantine-era street found in Jerusalem

Archaeologists said Wednesday that they have unearthed a section of a stone street in Jerusalem that provides important new evidence about the city's commercial life 1,500 years ago.

 

Planting tree in West Bank, Netanyahu vows 'we are here to stay'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday attended a tree-planting ceremony in the West Bank town of Kfar Etzion to mark Tu B'Shvat (Arbor day) and said, "Our message is clear: We are planting trees here and we are here to stay."

 

Storms in Mideast kill British tourist, 6 others

Heavy rains and flash floods left seven people dead in Egypt and Israel on Monday, including a British tourist who was killed when a sailboat capsized on the Nile River....

 

Iran promises revenge on U.S., Israel for professor's killing

Iran promises revenge on U.S., Israel for professor's killing

Iran said on Monday it would take revenge on its arch-foes Israel and the United States for the killing of an Iranian scientist last week, media reported.

 

Israeli nuclear whistleblower arrested again

Mordechai Vanunu is suspected of violating parole by meeting with foreigners. He spent 18 years in prison after leaking information on an Israeli nuclear plant.

 

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