Israel blames Iran for Embassy car attack
Feb 13, 2012
Man refused overdraft kills four in bank
Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2013
A gunman shot dead four people execution-style in a bank in Israel on Monday after being refused an overdraft and cash from its automatic teller machine.
Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes
Reuters | Monday May 20, 2013
Lebanese Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops on Sunday and Israel threatened more attacks on Syria to rein the militia in, highlighting the risks of a wider regional conflict if planned peace talks fail.
Israeli PM criticized for installing bed on plane
Associated Press | Sunday May 12, 2013
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek alternate sleeping arrangements when traveling after receiving a sky-high bill for installing a customized bed on a recent flight to London, officials close to the Israeli leader said.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit China to enhance ties
Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 5, 2013
"We see this visit as an excellent opportunity to establish economic ties, promote Chinese investments in Israel, encourage them to open research and development centres in Israel and invest in infrastructures," he told AFP.
Israel launches air strike into Syria: official
Reuters | Saturday May 4, 2013
Israel has carried out an air strike targeting a shipment of missiles in Syria bound for Hezbollah guerrillas in neighbouring Lebanon, an Israeli official said on Saturday.
Israel confirms Syria strike, says it hit Hezbollah-bound missiles
Reuters | Saturday May 4, 2013
Israel has carried out an air strike into Syria, targeting a shipment of missiles bound for Hezbollah guerrillas in neighbouring Lebanon, an Israeli official said on Saturday.
Barack Obama's 'buck stops here' moment on Syria
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2013
"The Buck Stops here," said the famous sign on Harry S Truman's desk, encapsulating the lonely dilemmas power presents to US presidents, one of which now confronts Barack Obama over Syria.
US Secretary of State John Kerry upbeat after three days of Mideast diplomacy
Associated Press | Tuesday April 9, 2013
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday wrapped up three days of high-level Mideast diplomacy on a positive note, saying he held "very constructive talks" with Israeli and Palestinian leaders and promising to press on in an effort to break a four...
John Kerry has 'useful' talks with Palestinian, Israeli leaders
Reuters | Sunday March 24, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had "useful" separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, a senior U.S. State Department official said.
Israel dismantles Palestinian protest camp
Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 24, 2013
Hundreds of Israeli police dismantled a Palestinian protest camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem overnight, activists and police said on Sunday.
Barack Obama plays tourist in Petra as he winds up Middle East trip
Reuters | Saturday March 23, 2013
U.S. President Barack Obama visited Jordan's ancient city of Petra on Saturday as he wrapped up a four-day Middle East tour by setting aside weighty diplomatic matters and playing tourist for a day.
Barack Obama brokers Israel-Turkey rapprochement
Reuters | Saturday March 23, 2013
Israel apologised to Turkey on Friday for killing nine Turkish citizens in a 2010 naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla and the two feuding U.S. allies agreed to normalise relations in a surprise breakthrough announced by U.S. President Barack Obama.
Barack Obama tries schmoozing in the Holy Land
Reuters | Friday March 22, 2013
From old-fashioned schmoozing to "I feel your pain" appeals, President Barack Obama is wading into Middle East diplomacy with a personal touch he has rarely displayed on the world stage.
Barack Obama's speech interrupted by heckler
Associated Press | Friday March 22, 2013
President Barack Obama was interrupted by a heckler while giving a speech to an audience of Israeli university students, but he didn't lose his cool.
Barack Obama in direct appeal to young Israelis on peace
Agence France-Presse | Friday March 22, 2013
In a powerful direct appeal to Israelis, President Barack Obama on Thursday insisted a two-state peace with the Palestinians could still be forged and was their only hope of true security.