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Palestine Israel Conflict Timeline
The Palestine-Israel conflict is one among the unresolved and bloodiest conflicts of the world. Several attempts were made to enforce peace but the conflict still festers. Read on to know about its history.

Israel: Food and Recipes
Here is a look at some popular recipes from Israel and the kind of diverse cuisine seen out here. You can have a fun time trying the same at home!

Gaza Strip
The Gaza Strip is one of the centers of Arab-Israeli turmoil in the Middle East. Read more about it here.

Nativity Gets Record Number of Tourists
For the first time in many years, peace talks between Israel and Palestine encouraged nearly 65,000 tourists to make the journey to the traditional site of Jesus’ birth.

How Today’s Justice System Compares to That of Ancient Israel
How do the legal codes of this modern world compare with one of the oldest known sets of laws? Are there lessons to be learned from the laws on stealing that were given to ancient Israel?

Peace at last between Israel and Palestine
At last there will be peace and Israel and Palestine will stop fighting each other. Under the stewardship of the United States, leaders of the two countries have decided to revive their stalled peace process.

Middle East: Driver Shot Dead After Injuring 16 in Second Jerusalem Bulldozer Attack
Palestinian man rams mechanical digger into several cars and a bus in the centre of Jerusalem

Attacks in Israel
Today's incident marks the fifth serious attack on Israel this year following a lull in violence in 2007

16 Injured in Jerusalem After Digger Driver Goes on Rampage
Driver crashed repeatedly into bus and cars at junction before being shot dead by police marksman and civilian

Middle East: Rights Group Hails Video As New Weapon Against Israeli Army
Footage shows soldier shooting baton rounds at cuffed and blindfolded Palestinian detainee

Israel Launches Investigation Into Shooting of Handcuffed Palestinian
Defense minister said Israel would 'learn lessons' from point-blank shooting of man with rubber bullet in West Bank

Middle East: Seize Chance of Peace, Brown Urges Israel
Withdrawing from illegal West Bank settlements would bring security, says prime minister

Inquiry Launched After Film Shows Israeli Soldier Firing Rubber Bullet at Palestinian at Close Range
Girl's video clip, released by human rights group, shows victim blindfolded and cuffed at time of incident

Israeli Condemnation - on Youtube
Arabic-language clip claims 'moral victory' over Hizbullah after un-even prisoners-for-bodies exchange

Middle East: Israel Mourns As Returned Soldiers Buried
Thousands gather at military cemeteries after Hizbullah exchanges remains of two soldiers for the release of prisoners

Olmert Lawyers Question Key Witness in Corruption Case
US businessman accuses Israeli PM of accepting envelopes containing hundreds of thousands of dollars

Israel-Hizbullah Prisoner Exchange: Profiles
Ian Black and Hugh Macleod look at the backgrounds of some of those due to be exchanged, and at one who is notable by his absence from the swap

Lebanese Killer Released As Part of Israeli Soldier Swap
A Notorious Lebanese killer has been released by Israel after Hizbullah handed over the bodies of two Israeli soldiers

Middle East: Israel Swaps Prisoners for Soldiers' Remains
Murderer among inmates returned to Lebanon in exchange for caskets containing servicemen

Quartet: Blair Visit to Gaza Cancelled at Last Minute After Warning of Threat to Security
'Specific' danger halts first visit of Quartet's envoy as he reaches border with Israel

Middle East: Israel Exchanges Lebanese Murderer for Bodies of Two Captured Soldiers
Israeli president says signing pardon is not a 'happy choice' while Hizbullah claim agreement as victory

Israel to Swap Lebanese Prisoner for Soldiers' Remains
Israel's cabinet today gave final approval for a prisoner swap tomorrow, in which it will give up a notorious Lebanese militant in return for two Israeli soldiers who are presumed dead

Israel: Grim Swap That Draws a Line Under Lebanon War
Move demonstrates once again that Israel eventually indirectly negotiate with militant groups for return of soldiers

Olmert Questioned Again As Police Widen Corruption Inquiry
Israeli prime minister being investigated for securing duplicate funding for trips abroad

Bulldozer Attack: Cut Off East Jerusalem, Says Israeli Minister
Israel's deputy prime minister calls for some Arab districts of East Jerusalem to be cut off from the city

Call for Arab Areas of Jerusalem to Be Severed After Bulldozer Attack
Israeli vice-premier calls for some neighborhoods of east Jerusalem to be cut off from the city following attack by Palestinian construction worker

Israel Terror: Three Killed, 44 Hurt As Palestinian Runs Amok With Bulldozer in Street
Militant groups compete to claim Jerusalem attack but police believe the construction worker's rampage was spontaneous

Three Killed in Jerusalem Bulldozer Attack
Three killed and dozens injured after man ploughs bulldozer into buses and other vehicle

Jerusalem Bulldozer Attack Casts Pall Over Fragile Peace
The rampage in west Jerusalem came against a backdrop of diplomatic movement in the region, writes Mark Tran

Man Shot Dead After Jerusalem Bulldozer Rampage
At least three people killed and dozens injured after man ploughs bulldozer into buses and other vehicles

Bulldozer Attack on Jerusalem Bus Kills Three
At least 22 people injured after man ploughs bulldozer into crowded bus before being shot dead

Israel: Jerusalem Bulldozer Attack Marks Rise in Violence
Violent strike is fourth serious attack on Isreal this year

Driver Shot After Bulldozer Crashes Into Jerusalem Bus
One woman killed and 30 people injured as man ploughs bulldozer into crowded public bus

Rumours of War Spread As Israel Flexes Its Muscle
Israeli fighter jets flew 1,500 kms across the Mediterranean, in a dry run for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel's Ein Gedi National Park
Literally means Kid (young goat) Spring, this oasis is the biggest and most important as it supplies water in some parts of Israel.

Olmert Scrapes Through As Ceasefire Threatened
Israel closed its border crossings into Gaza yesterday as doubts grew about a week-old ceasefire agreed with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

Israel Shuts Gaza Crossings As Truce Doubts Grow
Israeli military officials say closure is a response to the firing of four rockets from Gaza into southern Israel

Israeli Pm Clings to Power ... for Now
Ehud Olmert strikes deal to avoid early elections but he is likely to face a leadership vote in September

Olmert Avoids New Elections With Coalition Deal
Ehud Olmert appeared today to have negotiated a last-minute deal to head off a parliamentary vote that might have unseated his government from within

Syria Planned to Supply Iran With Nuclear Fuel, Israel Says
Strategic expert says idea was to share plutonium from site bombed by Israel last September

Gunshot Starts Panic As Sarkozy Leaves Israel
Israel's prime minister and the visiting French president rushed to safety after Israeli police officer shoots himself

Ceasefire Threatened By Palestinian Mortar Attack on Israel
The Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas today came under pressure as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a rocket at the Israeli border town of Sderot

The USA, Israel's Friendly Bully
During the 1950s and 1960s, the USA was essentially pro-Arab.

Israeli Jet Exercise is Warning to Iran Over Nuclear Facilities, Pentagon Says
'Sabre-rattling' display of capabilities could pressure Tehran into accepting uranium ultimatum

Israel Seeks Lebanon Talks After Gaza Pact
Agreement hoped to be reached with Hizbullah over Israeli soldiers captured at start of 2006 Lebanon war

Israel Calls for Lebanon Peace Talks
Israel says it wants 'direct, bilateral' peace talks with Lebanon, as officials confirm Hamas ceasefire starting tomorrow

Don't Hold Your Breath
Ian Black: The Hamas ceasefire is a positive sign, but even if it sticks, there are plenty of questions still left to answer

Israel and Hamas Agree Ceasefire As Air Strikes Kill Six Palestinian Fighters
Hamas agrees to halt all attacks out of Gaza in return of Israel halting its military strikes

Israeli Threat to Attack Iran Over Nuclear Weapons
Former Israeli defence minister warns military action would be 'unavoidable' if Tehran continues to develop nuclear weapons

The Investigations Into Ehud Olmert
Rory McCarthy explains the five investigations faced by the Israeli prime minister since he came to power

Occupation Has Cost Israel Dear, Says Report
Israeli think tank labels conflict 'millstone round neck' which has chronically undermined growth

Bin Laden Turns His Mind to Israel
Al-Qaida is focusing its rhetoric on fighting Israel as it competes with more successful militant groups for legitimacy and popularity, writes Ian Black

Gaza Students Lose Scholarships After Israel Refuses Visas
US state department withdraws Fulbright scholarships from seven Palestinian students

Olmert Told to Go After Court Testimony
defense chief calls on PM to quit after embarrassing revelations emerging from a high-profile corruption investigation

Ehud Olmert Corruption Inquiry: Barak Calls for Pm to Quit
Israeli defence minister calls on Ehud Olmert to resign to fight corruption allegations after damaging testimony from US businessman

Production Services in Israel
This article explains production services in Israel, the importance of having a local production coordinator in Israel and what the production services cover.

US Businessman Says He Gave Olmert $150,000 in Cash-stuffed Envelopes
Financier's testimony major embarrassment to Israeli leader in fifth corruption investigation brought against him

Ehud Olmert Took Thousands of Dollars, Us Businessman Tells Court
A US businessman has told a court that he he gave at least $150,000 over 15 years the Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert

Israeli Jets Threaten to Shoot Down Tony Blair's Plane
Two Israeli fighter aircraft threatened to shoot down a private jet transporting Tony Blair after coming under the misapprehension that the aircraft was staging a potential terrorist attack

Peace Delayed
Leader: There are many reasons why the peace talks between Israel and Syria could fail

Timeline: Israel, Syria and the Golan Heights
Key moments from the creation of Israel, to the six-day war, and the confirmation of peace talks mediated by Turkey

Israel and Syria Admit the Start of Formal Peace Talks in Istanbul
Israel wants Syria to cut ties to Islamist groups while Syria wants return of sovereignty over Golan Heights

Hebron is a Ghost Town Where Joggers Carry Automatic Rifles
Ian Jack: For the settlers, subsidies and tax breaks have become as important a motive as Deuteronomy

Bush in Israel for Anniversary Amid Little Hope for Peace Talks
It's thought that the US president's presence will not do much to promote the flagging peace process

The Us Must Now Redraw Israel's 'road Map' to Peace
Martin Woollacott: The Sharon government has offered revenge, but no resolution.

US Equips Israel With Patriot Missile Batteries
Faith in anti-Scud system that failed in 1991.

Egyptian Mediator to Meet Israelis After Hamas Agrees Ceasefire Plan
Initiative comes two days before George Bush is due to visit the region to discuss flagging Gaza peace talks

'A Disaster for Everybody'
UN official says Israel's blockade of Gaza is feeding a 'growing sense of injustice' among its population

As It Turns 60, the Fear is Israel Has Decided It Can Get By Without Peace
Jonathan Freedland: This nation was forged in refuge, not imperialism. But its people have grown cynical about hopes for a deal with Palestinians

Olmert Under Pressure to Quit Over Link to Millionaire in Bribery Probe
Israel's 60th birthday celebrations overshadowed as details of US witness in high-level bribery investigation revealed

Olmert Under Renewed Pressure to Resign
Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, is coming under pressure to resign after an American millionaire was reported to be embroiled in a high-level bribery investigation involving him

As It Turns 60, the Fear is Israel Has Decided It Can Get By Without Peace
Jonathan Freedland: This nation was forged in refuge, not imperialism. But its people have grown cynical about hopes for a deal with Palestinians

The Old Dream of a Nation, Like All Nations, Remains Just That: a Dream
Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary, but must count the cost of a conflict into which it was born

One Home, Two Histories
The past of one property in Jerusalem symbolizes today's divisions between Palestinians and Israelis

Pressure Grows on Israel at London Peace Talks
Quartet demands freeze on all settlement activity and an easing of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Middle East Quartet Urges All Sides to Commit to Talks
Israelis and Palestinians were urged today to make 'every effort' to reach agreement on a Palestinian state by the end of this year amid mounting unease about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Unholy Sanctuary
Israel is failing to deal with a sharp increase in the number of asylum seekers from Africa

Israel Urged to End Blockade of Gaza As Talks Begin in London
As 'quartet' meets to consider the state of the faltering peace process, Oxfam calls for end to 'complacency'

Mother and Her Four Children Killed During Israeli Incursion
Gaza death toll higher so far than previous three years, with 197 unarmed civilians killed

Harel, Leader of Israel's New Exodus, Dies at 90
Yossi Harel, leader of the Exodus, ship that carried Jews to Palestine a year before the state of Israel was established, has died

Israel Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Offer
Israel dismisses offer of a six-month truce from Hamas, saying the group merely wants time to rearm

Israel Dismisses Hamas Truce Offer
Israel dismissed an offer of a six-month truce from the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas today, saying the group merely wanted time to rearm

UN Censures Us and Israel Over Syria Nuclear Row
Head of IAEA criticizes Pentagon for breaking its responsibilities following claim that North Korea helped Syria's nuclear program

US Claims North Korean Link to Israeli Bombing of Syria
The mystery over the Israeli bombing of Syria took a new twist today when US intelligence agencies showed a video claiming that the target had been a nuclear plant being built with North Korean help

Shot Film-maker's Family Doubt Israeli Payout Claims
Relatives of James Miller react cautiously to reports Israel has agreed to pay £1.8m in compensation ahead of a court case

We Can Accept Israel As Neighbour, Says Hamas
Hamas says it is prepared to accept a Palestinian state on land occupied in the 1967 war, but will not explicitly recognize Israel

Israel Plans 100 Houses in West Bank Settlements
Plans by Israel's housing ministry draw swift criticism from Palestinian officials

Palestinian Journalist Killed By Metal Darts From Israeli Shell
Legal challenge to ban inch-long darts known as flechettes is rejected as thousands gather for funeral of Reuters cameraman

Reuters Journalist Killed By Israeli Shell, Say Doctors
Palestinian journalist who died in Gaza yesterday was killed by metal flechette darts from a shell fired by an Israeli tank, say doctors

Two Killed in West Bank Raid
Teenager and military commander wanted by Israel killed in second day of clashes as hundreds join funeral of Palestinian cameraman

Israel Seeks Friends Through Myspace Page
Officials hope that running a MySpace page dedicated to Israel will help improve relations with people from other countries.

20 Die in Gaza Clashes After Fire Fight at Fuel Crossing
Heavy fighting at Nahal Oz fuel crossing leads to Israeli tank and aircraft strike in several areas of Gaza Strip

Israel's Senior Politicians and Security Service Snub Carter Visit
Former US president 'disappointed' at lack of high level meetings as he begins Middle East tour

Parents of Briton Shot By Israeli Soldier Seek Talks With Ambassador
Parents of the British student Tom Hurndall try to build a criminal case against senior Israeli army officers

Israel Hits Back After Two Die in Crossing Attack
Palestinian gunmen attack fuel depot, prompting soldiers and tanks to cross into Gaza

Palestinian Militants Kill Israeli Civilians in Gaza Attack
Palestinian gunmen today attacked a fuel depot on the Gaza border, killing two Israeli civilian workers and injuring two others as militants fired waves of mortars at the crossing post

Nomadic Bedouin Fight to Survive in the Village Which Does Not Exist
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of discriminating against Negev desert bedouin clans

Israeli Play Makes Link With Palestinians
Leading Jewish actor to portray Arab peace activist who's daughter was killed in West Bank

Architect of Israel's Birth Faces Extinction
The Jewish Agency, one of the pillars on which the state of Israel was born, is facing the greatest crisis of its existence

Architect of Israel's Birth Faces Extinction
The Jewish Agency, one of the pillars on which the state of Israel was born, is facing the greatest crisis of its existence

Israel-Palestine Dispute Moves on to Facebook
Jewish settlers campaign on Facebook against being identified as living in Palestine

Israeli Security Staff Write Blogs to Attract Recruits
Israel's domestic security agency, Shin Bet, allows staff to blog in an attempt to win over hi-tech recruits

Merkel to Address Knesset As Historic Visit Strengthens Israeli Ties With Germany
Countries agree on a closer strategic relationship, with agreements on joint investments and defence cooperation

Berlin Strengthens Ties With Israel
Israel and Germany agreed today on a new and closer strategic relationship with agreements on joint investments and defence cooperation during a visit to Jerusalem by Chancellor Angela Merkel

Rachel Corrie Play Debuts in Israel
Mixed audiences to see Palestinian interpretation of play based on writings of US activist killed in Gaza

Never Mind the Media, What About the Crisis?
Ian Black: Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger and outgoing Haaretz editor David Landau found common ground when discussing media coverage of Israel at London Jewish Book Week

Egypt Tries to Broker Gaza Ceasefire
Israel has asks for 30-day 'trial period' of quiet, after which it will accept Egyptian calls for ceasefire

To Rescue the Two-state Solution, Israel Must Make Peace With Syria
Jonathan Freedland: A Damascus detente could cut through the cloud of cynicism. But it all depends on a change at the White House

Israel Expands Settlements in Blow to Peace Process
Olmert's spokesman says Israel never agreed to cease settlement expansion

Actress's Relative Saved Thousands From Nazis
Actress Helena Bonham Carter's grandfather will be honored this week by a Holocaust remembrance organization in Israel.

Thousands Attend Service for Eight Young Students Killed As They Gathered to Pray
Emotional funeral in Jerusalem following worst attack in Israel since Tel Aviv suicide bombing in 2006

Thousands Attend Funeral Service for Israeli Students
Thousands of Israelis gathered for an emotional funeral service at the Jewish religious seminary in Jerusalem where eight students were shot dead yesterday

Funeral Processions Begin for Israeli Students Killed By Gunman
Thousands of Israelis gathered this morning to join funeral processions for eight students killed last night by a Palestinian gunman

A Double Act of Revenge: Carefully Planned Atrocity Strikes at Israel's Spiritual Heart
Lone gunman who killed eight people in Jerusalem may have had Israeli ID card

Israeli Soldier Killed As Jeep Attacked on Gaza Border
Man killed and another seriously wounded as bomb attack targets Israeli army vehicle

Jeep Blown Up on Israel-gaza Border
One soldier killed, reports say, as US asks Egypt to help bring Abbas and Olmert back to negotiating table

Sanctions Causing Gaza to Implode, Say Rights Groups
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are living through their worst humanitarian crisis since the 1967 war

Abbas Ready to Restart Dialogue With Israel
The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, today agreed to resume peace talks, reversing a threat to boycott negotiations until Israel reached a truce with Hamas

Israel Hits Gaza Again
Baby killed in crossfire during two-hour onslaught in response to Palestinian rockets striking deeper inside Israel

Hamas Rockets Bring Israeli City in Range
Fight reignited over Gaza Strip after rockets fired into Ashkelon

Rice Says Peace Still Possible Despite Israeli Warning of More Violence
US secretary of state says Middle East peace settlement and creation of Palestinian state achievable by end of year, despite warning from Olmert that halt to fighting only temporary

Israeli Minister Warns of Holocaust for Gaza If Violence Continues
Deputy defence minister uses genocide rhetoric to warn of huge military operation to counter rocket attacks

Israeli Minister Warns of Palestinian 'holocaust'
Deputy defence minister says Palestinians risk bringing 'holocaust' upon themselves with Hamas rocket raids from Gaza Strip.

Senior Moment for Kid Dubbed New Meninga
Rugby league: Keith Senior is looking forward to coming up against Australia's teenage sensation Israel Folau

Gazans Form Human Chain Along Israeli Border in Protest at Blockade
Protest aimed at ending Gaza Strip blockade by Israel, which sends troops to quell fears of mass exodus similar to last month's Gaza-Egypt border breach

How Labour Used the Law to Keep Criticism of Israel Secret
Exclusive: Concern over nuclear arsenal removed from Iraq dossier

Israel's Weapons - a Diplomatic No-go Area
In recent years India, Pakistan and North Korea have swelled the ranks of the weapons states, but unlike them Israel has never come out of the nuclear closet

Hizbullah Leader Vows to Wage 'open War' on Israel
Hassan Nasrallah accuses Israel of assassinating the organization's militant commander, Imad Mughniyeh

History of Kabbalah: Adam and Abraham
Adam, a man who lived 5768 years ago, was the first Kabbalist. And Abraham, an inhabitant of Ancient Mesopotamia, became the founder of the first group of Kabbalists, later to be called "Israel."

Israel Reduces Power Supply in Move to 'disengage' From Gaza
Olmert hitting back after Hamas rocket attacks· Cuts break international law, rights groups say

Hamas Says It Was Behind Suicide Blast in Israel
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas yesterday signaled a return to suicide bombing for the first time in more than three years inside Israel when it claimed responsibility for an attack in the town of Dimona on Monday

Israel Faces Constant War, Says Olmert
Israel faces a constant war, says Israeli prime minister after suicide bombers strike inside Israel for the first time in over a year

One Killed As Suicide Bomber Strikes Israeli Town
At least one dead after attack in southern town of Dimona, reports say

Suicide Bomber Strikes Israeli Town
At least one dead after suicide bomb attack in the southern Israeli town of Dimona, according to reports

Israel Braces for Critical War Report
Israel's government and military are expected to face a new round of criticism today when a long-delayed report into their handling of the war in Lebanon is published

Border Breach Could Let Israel Cut Gaza Link, Say Officials
Israeli officials yesterday suggested the newly open border between Gaza and Egypt offered a chance of Israel completely severing its ties with the small strip of crowded Palestinian land

A Broken Society
Leader: If you bottle up 1.5 million people in a territory 25 miles long and six miles wide, and turn off the lights, as Israel has done in Gaza, the bottle will burst

Border Protests Over Gaza Blockade
Guns fired at the Gaza-Egypt border during protests against Israel's blockade of the coastal strip

Israel Temporarily Eases Gaza Blockade
Limited resumption of fuel and food shipments to beleaguered territory comes amid warnings of humanitarian crisis

Israeli Fuel Blockade May Halt Food Handouts, Un Warns
Food aid to residents in Gaza could be suspended unless Israel reopens the border, a UN agency said today.

No Light, No Heat, No Bread: Stark Reality for the Powerless in Gaza
Besieged civilians pay the price for Israel's hardline response to rocket attacks

Israel Launches New Satellite to Spy on Iran
Israel launches powerful spy satellite to keep watch on Iran, its main threat in the region

Gaza Plunged Into Darkness As Israeli Fuel Blockade Takes Effect
Parts of Gaza were pitched into darkness last night after its only power plant was shut down following a move by Israel to halt fuel shipments under its new closure of the small, overcrowded strip of land

Israel Orders Closure of Gaza Crossings As Palestinian Anger and Casualties Increase
Israel closed the crossings yesterday preventing people and exports going out and even UN trucks from delivering food aid

Barenboim Becomes First to Hold Israeli and Palestinian Passports
The Israeli pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim has been granted Palestinian citizenship for his work in promoting cultural exchange between young people in Israel and the Arab world

Israeli Musician Gets Palestinian Passport
Israeli pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim granted Palestinian citizenship in what is believed to be first time anyone has held both passports

Bush Calls for End to Israeli Occupation
Doubt cast on president's hope for deal within a year · US leader implies largest settlements will remain

Bush Criticises Settlements on Israel Visit
US president reasserts opposition to unauthorized settlements in the West Bank on first visit to Israel since taking office

Turkey, Israel, the US, and the Persian Predicament
Only Turkey can bring about the demise of the dictatorial regime of the ignorant and paranoid Ayatollahs without major dangers for the global security.

More Than 10,000 Police Will Guard Bush During Israel Visit
Israeli officials in Jerusalem are to deploy more than 10,000 police officers in a vast security operation ahead of the arrival this week of George Bush, the first US president to visit in a decade

Israeli Soldiers Kill Hamas Gunmen
Israeli troops today killed two Palestinian Hamas gunmen in Gaza, wounding three others in an upsurge of violence days before the US president, George Bush, visits Israel.

Death Toll in Arab-israeli Conflict Fell in 2007
The number of Israelis and Palestinians killed in the Middle East conflict dropped last year but human rights abuses continued, a leading Israeli human rights group said yesterday

Death Toll in Arab-israeli Conflict Fell in 2007
The number of Israelis and Palestinians killed in the Middle East conflict dropped last year but human rights abuses continued, a leading Israeli human rights group said yesterday

'He is Very Much Alive'
He was the warrior who discovered pragmatism, but two years ago he fell into a coma, leaving his people without a leader. Is Israel still waiting for Ariel Sharon to wake up?

Israel Kills 12 Militants in Gaza
Israeli military strikes have killed 12 Palestinian militants in Gaza, including two top commanders, over the past two days

Israeli Air Strikes Kill Militants in Gaza
Nine members of Islamic Jihad and a Hamas activist killed in a spate of Israeli air strikes on Gaza

World Bank Urges Israel to Ease Palestinian Blockade
· Restrictions threaten efforts to boost economy· Blair confident $5.6bn donor target will be met

Six Dead As Israeli Tanks Enter Gaza
Israeli troops in tanks and armored vehicles mount incursion into Gaza, killing at least six Palestinian militants

Israel Tanks Enter Gaza on Eve of Peace Talks
Israeli troops in tanks and armored vehicles mounted an incursion into Gaza yesterday, killing at least six Palestinian militants on the eve of a new round of peace talks

Deterioration of the Turkish – Israeli relationship
A few days after the terrible Isparta airplane crash in SW Turkey, Turkey eliminated Israel from the Göktürk satellite project.

Israel to Build in East Jerusalem
Israel's housing ministry said yesterday it plans to build 307 new homes in a settlement in East Jerusalem, drawing swift condemnation from Palestinian officials

Israel Contradicts Us Findings on Nuclear Iran
Iran claimed today that its peaceful nuclear intentions were clear after US spy agencies concluded that Tehran had stopped its nuclear weapons program in 2003

Israel Risks Apartheid-like Struggle If Two-state Solution Fails, Says Olmert
Jewish state is finished without deal, warns PM· Effort to renew public backing for peace talks

State of Israel Could Disappear, Warns Olmert
Ehud Olmert today raised the spectre of the disintegration of the state of Israel unless a two-state solution with the Palestinians could be reached

Israel to Lure Soviet Jews From Germany
An Israeli intelligence organization is to send its agents to Germany to try to persuade tens of thousands of Jews from the former Soviet Union to settle in Israel

Israel and Palestinians Commit to Peace Talks
Israel and the Palestinians will start immediate negotiations to address all outstanding issues and seek an agreement by the end of 2008, George Bush said today

Israeli Migration Agents Target German Jews
Soviet migrants in Nativ agency's sights· Germany's Jewish council condemns 'offensive' plan

Bush Wins Crucial Saudi Support for First Israeli-palestinian Peace Talks in Seven Years
· Syria also likely to attend Annapolis conference · Few on any side expect agreement on tough issues

UN Aid Chief Attacks New Israeli Checkpoint Plan
'Streamlined' Israeli checkpoints across West Bank will limit freedom of movement, stifle economic activity and hamper efforts to help Palestinian refugees, UN agency claims

Israel and Palestine Fail to Agree Before Conference
A meeting between Israeli and Palestinian leaders has failed to produce a joint declaration for a Middle East summit due next week in the United States, after they could not resolve key differences

We Must Fear the Unthinkable, Warns Mcclaren
After the relief of Israel's win, Steve McClaren will tell his England players that they are far from finding their way out of the woods yet

McClaren Gets a Second Chance, But Doesn't Deserve It
Steve McClaren should be sacked after the Croatia match - even if England capitalize on the good fortune that Israel afforded them, writes Matt Scott

Israel v Russia - Live!
The game kicks off at 6pm but Sean will be here from 5.30pm with the latest news

How to Be an Israel Fan
As every conscious adult surely knows, England need Israel to get at least a point against Russia today if they are to stand any chance of qualifying for Euro 2008. Victory in Tel Aviv for the visiting Russians and England will be knocked out of the tournament in disappointment and humiliation; success for Israel and England will still be knocked out of the tournament in disappointment and humiliation, but not until next June.

Israel and Abbas Agree to Peace Talks
Two sides will seek final deal within one year· Syrians and Saudis also ready to participate

Hiddink Expects No Favours From a Grateful Israel
The wartime exploits of the Russia manager's father have drawn praise from their hosts, writes Matt Scott

Coach Denies Claims of Referee Switch
It has been alleged that a complaint from the Russian football federation led to a referee switch for their game against Israel.

Clarence House Steers Clear of Jerusalem Visit
Clarence House rebuffed an invitation for the Prince of Wales to visit Jerusalem because of fears that Israel would use the prince to "help burnish its international image".

Abbas Calls for Overthrow of Hamas in Gaza Strip, Claiming Population is Being Abused
President stops short of calling for uprising· Comments follow killing of eight at Fatah rally

Russia Feeling the Heat
The head of Russia's football association warned yesterday that they should not take Israel for granted in Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier and stressed that their opponents posed a serious threat.

Palestinian Peace Brokers Aim at Pact With Israel Within Year
Negotiators pin progress on revived US 'road map'· Hope for core-issue talks as first phase begins

Palestinians Aim for Agreement With Israel Within Year
Negotiator sets out target before peace conference· Newspaper reports freeze on West Bank settlements

Aouate Says Israel Will Do All They Can to Keep English Hopes Alive
Israeli goalkeeper Dodu Aouate has described their game against Russia as 'the most important in the group'

McClaren's Fears Confirmed By Benayoun Blow
Problems for Yossi Benayoun and England as a torn muscle rules him out of Israel's clash with Russia.

Israeli Pm Plays Down Prostate Cancer Scare
Olmert reveals tumor but expects to recover· Operation may clash with Middle East conference

Israel Proposes Cutting Power to Gaza to Deter Attacks
Rockets prompt scheme to slowly reduce electricity · Palestinians say plan will breach international law

This Week We Want to Know All About...israel's Mr Gay
There have been numerous advocates of Zionism over the years, but it's fair to say none has been the winner of a world homosexual beauty contest. This, however, is about to change as Nathan Shaked prepares for his tour of Britain next month.

Israel Shaken By Troops' Tales of Brutality Against Palestinians
A psychologist blames assaults on civilians in the 1990s on soldiers' bad training, boredom and poor supervision.

US Warns Israel and Palestinians to Find Common Ground
Rice speaks to Abbas and Olmert before conference · Envoy says UN should consider leaving Quartet

Israeli Air Strike Was Aimed at Syrian Reactor, Report Says
Nuclear plant in early stages of construction· Concern in US over pre-emptive assault

Gaza Goes Hungry As Israeli Sanctions Bite
Palestinian Authority prepares for US peace talks but Hamas is out in the cold.

Israeli Army Orders Confiscation of Palestinian Land in West Bank
Seizure would allow huge expansion of settlements· Move seen as rush to make changes before US summit

Jerusalem May Be Part of Peace Deal, Says Israel
A senior Israeli cabinet minister said yesterday that Israel may be willing to divide Jerusalem with the Palestinians as part of a future peace agreement.

Welcome to Joppa
In Kedumim Square, in Jaffa, Israel, one can visit excavated homes that were destroyed nearly two thousand years ago. The nearby museum has the objects of daily life left behind when Jaffa fell to Vespasian at the time of first Jewish Revolt in 67 A.D. Meet Ananias, who can tell you the history o

Israeli Airstrike Hit Military Site, Syria Confirms
Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, yesterday claimed the target hit by an Israeli air strike last month was a military building under construction, but denied it had anything to do with a nuclear programme.

Ex-diplomats Say Us Faces Failure of Peace Summit
The Bush administration was warned yesterday by former senior US diplomats that it is setting itself up for the failure of its Middle East peace summit by neglecting to lay the groundwork for a successful meeting of American, Israeli and Arab leaders.

Choosing the right hotel in Israel
Ask yourself what your main preferences and the most important features your hotel should have. What is your primal concern? Is it the lowest price, the most beautiful view, big pool or something else? Deciding about your priorities will help you to find hotel that suits your needs in the best possible way.

Johnston Kidnapper Killed in Raid
One of the kidnappers of the BBC journalist Alan Johnston was killed yesterday when an Israeli missile hit the vehicle he was traveling in.

Israeli Pm Faces Police Inquiry Over House Deal
Ehud Olmert is to face a criminal investigation into the purchase of his home in Jerusalem, it was announced today

Israel Consulted Us Before Syria Strike, Report Says
Israel's decision to launch an air strike against a suspected nuclear site in Syria allegedly set up with the help of North Korea came after Israel shared intelligence with the US, it was reported today.

Israel Declares Gaza Strip Hostile Territory
Threat to cut fuel supply if rocket attacks continue· Rice backs crackdown but UN chief calls for rethink

Israel Declares Gaza 'enemy Entity'
Today's security cabinet declaration could pave the way for possible cuts in fuel and water supplies to the Hamas-controlled territory.

Families Cannot Sue Firm for Israel Deaths
Caterpillar machines used in demolition of homes· Parents of activist Rachel Corrie part of legal suit

Speculation Flourishes Over Israel's Strike on Syria
· PM Ehud Olmert enforces news blackout on air raid · Target believed to have been nuclear project

Was Israeli Raid a Dry Run for Attack on Iran?
Mystery surrounds last week's air foray into Syrian territory. The Observer's Foreign Affairs Editor attempts to unravel the truth behind Operation Orchard and allegations of nuclear subterfuge.

Articles of Faith
When two eminent US scholars wrote about the 'Israel lobby' they were vilified by colleagues and the Washington Post. This week Barack Obama joined the attack. Ed Pilkington hears their story.

McClaren Hints at Crouch Selection
Steve McClaren has hinted there will be changes to the England team from the one that defeated Israel with ease last Saturday, as he plans ahead of the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia tomorrow.

Israeli Neo-nazi Ring Caught After Attacks on Synagogues
Police in Israel have uncovered a neo-Nazi ring which was responsible for vandalising synagogues and carrying out attacks on Jews.

Israel Accused Over Lebanon War Claims
· Human rights report tells of indiscriminate firing· Claim that Hizbullah hid behind civilians rejected

Tension Rises After Syria Opens Fire on Israeli Planes
Syria yesterday said it had opened fire on Israeli aircraft after they crossed into Syrian airspace, broke the sound barrier and "dropped ammunition" over the desert.

Israel Accused of Indiscriminate Attacks During Lebanon War
Israel was accused today of firing indiscriminately during last year's war in Lebanon in a report by Human Rights Watch that challenged the country's claim that the high number of civilian casualties resulted from the militant group Hizbullah deliberately shielding itself among the Lebanese population.

Israeli Forces Kill 10 in Gaza Clashes
Troops backed by tanks and bulldozers kill at least 10 Palestinian gunmen in the fiercest clashes in months.

Israel Accused of Air Raid on Syria
Aircraft 'dropped ammunition' on country's north before retreating under Syrian fire, report says.

Israeli Court Orders West Bank Barrier Diversion
Judges back a Palestinian village's challenge over the route of the controversial security barrier.

The Girl Who Urges Children to Fight Israel ... With Clean Teeth
A child TV star spreads the Hamas message to the youth of Gaza.

Peres Hails New Opportunity to Make Peace
· Economic deals add hope, says Israeli president· Both sides setting out principles for talks in US

Israelis Buy Rescue Insurance for Their Globetrotting Young
Thousands have breakdowns after taking drugs or dropping out after stressful military service.

Man Killed in Jerusalem After Grabbing Gun
A man was killed yesterday after grabbing a pistol from an Israeli security guard in Jerusalem's Old City, prompting a chase through the city's narrow streets.

Israel Replies in Shooting Inquiry
Israel's attorney general yesterday asked Britain for more information about an analysis of an audio recording which may shed new light on the killing of British journalist James Miller in Gaza in 2003.

Israeli Holocaust Survivors Demand More Support From Government
· Thousands march on PM's office for financial aid· Minister hits out amid report of allowance plan

Israelis Are Up in Arms at Celebrity Draft Dodgers
Clampdown on stars who sidestep army service.

Riyadh Gives Talks With Israel Cautious Welcome
Saudi Arabia would sit down with Israel at a US-proposed Middle East peace conference, provided it dealt with matters of substance, say Saudi officials.

Germany and Israel Unite to Film the Story of Concentration Camp's Clown
German and Israeli filmmakers have come together to tackle the subject of the Holocaust for the first time in an ambitious screen adaptation of a bestselling novel.

America Plans $20bn Arms Deals for Allies in the Gulf
Bush aims to counter Iran's growing influence by arming its neighbours, despite Israeli concerns.

Arab Leaders Hold Talks in Israel on Peace Plan
Foreign ministers from Jordan and Egypt held rare talks in Israel yesterday to present an Arab League peace plan for an independent Palestinian state.

Wanted, for Crimes Against the State
For many years, Azmi Bishara has been one of the most prominent voices representing the 1.5 million Arabs living in Israel. But now he is a fugitive, facing some of the most serious allegations ever made against an Israeli MP. What happened? In a rare interview, he talks to Rory McCarthy.

Israeli Mp Azmi Bishara
Interview: For many years, Azmi Bishara has been one of the most prominent voices representing the 1.5 million Arabs living in Israel. But now he is a fugitive, facing some of the most serious allegations ever made against an Israeli MP. What happened? In a rare interview, he talks to Rory McCarthy.

Israel Looks to Bolster Abbas By Freeing Militants
Prisoners driven to Fatah leader's compound - Hamas members excluded from amnesty

Israel Frees 250 Jailed Palestinians
Releases aimed at bolstering support for Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas coup in Gaza Strip.

Iran's Jews Spurn Cash Lure to Emigrate to Israel
Iran's Jews have given the country a loyalty pledge in the face of cash offers aimed at encouraging them to move to Israel, the arch-enemy of its Islamic rulers.

Iran's Jews Reject Cash Offer to Move to Israel
Expats offer families £30,000 to emigrate - Our identity is not for sale, say community leaders

Say No to Israel as a Jewish State
Tzipi Livni, the Israeli Foreign Minister, wants the United States to insist that Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish State. This violates our founding principle on the separation between church and state.

Turkey, Israel, Syria, Iraq, and the Elimination of the Islamic Terror
A Kemal Ataturk project for all Muslims in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan.

Turkey and Israel to pacify the Middle East
With America having tragically failed, only Turkey and Israel have the political and military know how to effectively eliminate tyrants and terrorists.

Turkey and Israel to transform the Orient
In exchange of Turkish support against the Palestinian terrorism, Israel and the world’s Jewish and Zionist circles should support Turkey’s Secular establishment against the threat emanating from the Euro-liberal manipulative backing of Erdogan’s perfidious and preposterous Islamists.

The Israelis Are Coming
Over the past 15 years, old Manali village, in the Himalayas, has been facing a yearly summer invasion. The Israelis are not just coming; they are already here.

Turkey and Israel: Facing Common Threats and Sharing Great Perspectives
In this article, we will focus on the common threats faced by both countries and we will concentrate on the great perspectives Turkey and Israel can share. We will limit the present analysis geographically within the borderlines of both countries.

Turkey and Israel: a Great Alliance for Peace in Orient
When the world’s major powers prove to be unprepared for colossal challenges that arise from various parts, one has to search for cornerstones on which a New Peace and Order can be founded without the supposed major powers.

Israel Jails Vanunu Over Foreign Contacts
Court sentences man who served 18 years for revealing nuclear secrets to six months for violating ban on speaking to foreigners.

Israeli President Strikes Plea Bargain Over Sex Offences
The Israeli president, Moshe Katsav, struck a surprise plea bargain with prosecutors today under which he will resign and admit charges of sexual harassment in return for avoiding jail time and much tougher rape charges.

Israeli President in Deal to Avoid Prison Term and Rape Case
Katsav to resign before admitting harassment - Women's rights groups attack plea bargain

Egyptian 'spy for Israel' Found Dead Outside London Flat
High-flier Ashraf Marwan was close to presidents Nasser and Sadat, and accused of being Mossad agent.

12 Palestinians Die in Israeli Military Raids
Israeli troops killed at least 12 Palestinians yesterday, among them a boy aged 12 as well as several militants, in the largest military raids in Gaza since Hamas seized full control of the territory.

Twelve Dead After Israeli Strikes in Gaza
Israeli troops killed at least 12 Palestinians today, among them a boy aged 12, as well as several militants in the largest military raids in Gaza since Hamas seized full control of the territory.

Captured Israeli Soldier 'alive and Well'
Palestinian militant group uses anniversary of Israeli soldier's capture to reiterate demands and call for more kidnappings.

Israel Reluctant to Ease West Bank Restrictions
US asks Israel to help the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, by removing checkpoints and roadblocks near major Palestinian centers.

Israel Releases £300m in Tax Revenues to Palestinians
Funds to boost support for president in West Bank - Olmert offers concessions but 'no breakthrough'

Israel Launches Tank and Air Strikes on Gaza
Israel launches first major attack on Gaza since Hamas took over last week.

Women Soldiers in Their Underwear: Israel's Image Boost
MPs call article in men's magazine pornographic - Maxim photoshoot was suggested by consulate

Israel Launches Air Strikes on Gaza
Israel launches first air strikes against Gaza since Hamas took over last week.

Israel Strikes Rocket Launch Sites in Gaza
Israel launches first air strikes against Gaza since Hamas took over last week.

Israel Willing to Negotiate With Abbas to Shore Up New Palestinian Government
Israel is willing to start talks on creating a Palestinian state if the new government of President Mahmoud Abbas demonstrates it is a 'credible and serious administration' committed to defeating terrorism, Israel's prime minister said yesterday.

Israel Reaches Out to Abbas on Palestine
Ehud Olmert said today he is willing to discuss the creation of a Palestinian state if the new government headed by president Mahmoud Abbas pledges to combat terrorism.

Israel 'willing to Talk' to Abbas
Israel is willing to start talks on creating a Palestinian state if the new government of President Mahmoud Abbas demonstrates it is a 'credible and serious administration' committed to defeating terrorism, Israel's prime minister said yesterday.

Newton Papers on Show in Israel
A collection of 300-year-old manuscripts by Sir Isaac Newton are to go on show in Jerusalem, the first time they will have been on public display since they were bought at a London auction in 1936.

Israel Restores Fuel Supplies to Gaza
The Israeli company that provides fuel to the Gaza Strip today restored supplies amid fears cutbacks would hurt ordinary Palestinians.

Fighting In Gaza – Is Israel Worried?
There is a virtual civil war going on in Palestine, with Hamas and Fatah jockeying for power – and tearing each other to pieces in the process. So neighboring Israel should be really worried; right? I wonder.

Ehud Barak, New Leader of the Labour Party in Israel
Profile: Ehud Barak has clinched the leadership of the Labour party and now has his sights on a return to the job of prime minister

Peres Wins Israeli Presidency
After five decades at the heart of Israeli politics, holding every major cabinet position, Shimon Peres was finally elected as the country's president yesterday.

Former Israeli Leader to Head Labour Party
The former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak was today elected leader of the Israeli Labour party, the second largest party in the country's governing coalition.

Barak Close to a Comeback As Labour's Leader - and Defence Minister
Ehud Barak, the former Israeli prime minister, appeared to have staged a political comeback last night when early results showed him the winner of a leadership election for Israel's Labour party.

Labour Party Votes for New Leader Able to Tackle Netanyahu
Votes were cast yesterday to select a new leader for Israel's Labour party, in a run-off between the former prime minister Ehud Barak and the former security services chief Ami Ayalon.

US College Rejects Jewish Professor Over Anti-israel Stance
One of the most rancorous disputes in American academia has ended with a prominent political scientist, with controversial views on Israel and antisemitism, being denied tenure at one of the country's top-10 private universities.

Israeli Bombers Strike Gaza After Kidnap Attempt
Palestinian gunmen planned to snatch soldier - One shot dead after attack on unmanned watchtower

To Boycott or Not - the New Israeli Question
Pressure for sanctions on Israeli goods is widening. Forty years after the Six-Day War, unions, academics and journalists are locked in furious debate about the tactic. Peter Beaumont, foreign affairs editor, reports.

Syria and Israel: Old Enemies Looking at New Peace
Strong leadership and negotiation may see deal between Syria and Israel.

Israel's West Bank Barrier
Rory McCarthy reports from Ma'asara on efforts to use non-violence as means of protesting against Israel's West Bank barrier.

Six-day War: View From Retired Israeli Army Colonel
Rory McCarthy speaks to soldiers, settlers, activists, Israeli Palestinians and refugees about how the war changed their lives.

Six-day War: View of Gila Svirsky, 60, Prominent Israeli Peace Activist
Rory McCarthy speaks to soldiers, settlers, activists, Israeli Palestinians and refugees about how the war changed their lives.

Israeli Ministers Discuss British Boycott Threats Amid Plans for Retaliatory Action
Israeli groups are planning to launch a counter-boycott of Britain in response to a series of boycotts proposed by British unions and associations.

Documents Claim Israel Aided Entebbe Hijack
The Israeli secret service and radical Palestinians may have engineered the hijacking of an Air France plane that flew to Entebbe in Uganda, according to a claim in newly released government documents.

Israel Urged to Lift Ban on Palestinian Students
Four Israeli university presidents and several high-profile authors have called on the Israeli government to lift its restrictions on Palestinian students.

Peres to Run for President of Israel
Shimon Peres, the elder statesman of Israeli politics, confirmed yesterday he would stand for election to be the country's next president.

Defiant Hamas Leader Says Attacks on Israel Will Go on Despite Heavy Human Cost in Gaza
Mashal predicts explosion across Middle East - Fatah conflict blamed on foreign intervention

Barak in Run-off for Israeli Labour Party Leadership
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak won the first round of elections for leadership of the Labour party but must now face a run-off against his strongest challenger, Ami Ayalon, a political newcomer and former security services chief.

Israeli Labour Party Set for Leadership Run-off
Former PM and newcomer knock out current leader - Likely cabinet reshuffle may shake up politics

Israeli Pm Risks Losing Office As Coalition Partner Begins Leader Poll
Labour contenders vow to end Olmert's tenure - Hamas rockets continue despite air strikes on Gaza

Top Architects Accuse Israelis of Oppression
Leading British architects have accused their counterparts in Israel of complicity in schemes that contribute to the 'social, political and economic oppression of Palestinians'.

Israelis Swoop on Hamas Politicians
33 leaders held in attempt to halt rocket strikes - Defiant Islamist group says its fight will continue

Israel Detains 30 Hamas Officials
Israel today launched fresh air strikes and arrested more than 30 Hamas officials in response to persistent rocket attacks from Gaza. Israeli defense forces struck the offices of money changers and businesses in the Gaza Strip that it said have been transferring funds from Iran, Syria and...

Amnesty Condemns Israeli Strikes
Israeli troops killed more than 650 Palestinians, including 120 children, last year, a threefold increase on 2005, the human rights group Amnesty International said yesterday.

Israel Threatens Hamas As Sderot Mourns
Not even political leaders immune, warns minister - Israeli town empties after Gaza rocket kills woman

Israeli Killed in Rocket Attack From Gaza
Israel suffered its first fatality of the latest fighting in Gaza last night when a woman died after a Qassam rocket hit a car she was approaching in southern Israel.

Israeli Minister Issues Death Threat to Hamas Leaders
All Hamas leaders should be killed to end rocket attacks from Gaza, a senior Israeli cabinet official said today, as Israeli planes carried out new air strikes in the territory.

Eight Die in Israeli Missile Attack on Home of Hamas Legislator
Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza last night with an airstrike on the home of a Hamas political leader which killed eight of his relatives and neighbors, and immediately drew threats of reprisals.

Israeli Gunships Target Gaza for Second Day
Israel today launched more air strikes in Gaza in response to continued rocket attacks from Hamas militants.

Hamas Threatens Israel Suicide Bombings
Militant Palestinian group says it could resume suicide bombings after three air attacks by Israeli planes.

Israeli Airstrikes Add to Turmoil of Factional Violence on Gaza Streets
Hamas targeted after spate of Qassam rocket attacks - Gunmen ignore truce by rival Palestinian leaders

Israel Launches Air Strikes on Gaza
Helicopter gunship raid in retaliation for rocket attacks by Hamas militants.

Israel Drawn Into Fatah-hamas Fighting
Hamas gunmen attacked rival Fatah forces at a Gaza-Israel border crossing, killing at least five people and drawing gunfire from nearby Israeli troops, Palestinian officials said today.

Israelis Plan More Homes on Occupied Land
Jerusalem council wants three new settlements - Palestinians say move will sabotage two-state aim

City of Peace - East Meets West. The Dream of the Spiritual Is-Ra-El
The hope is that the battling children of Abraham will reunite and see themselves as the brothers they really are, originating all from the same Soul, and that this unity will then pervade the rest of the One soul, the One mind, operating as Mankind.

Checkpoints Hurt Israeli Security, Says World Bank
Restrictions 'devastating Palestinian economy' - Prosperity would benefit both sides, report claims

World Bank Criticises Israel Over Palestinian Economy
Report calls for easing of extensive restrictions on movement of Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza.

Palestinians 'routinely Tortured' in Israeli Jails
Palestinians detained by Israeli security forces are routinely tortured and ill-treated, according to a new report published by Israeli human rights groups yesterday. The ill-treatment, which includes beatings, sensory deprivation, back-bending, back-stretching and other forms of physical abuse, contravenes international law and Israeli law, the report says.

US Sets Targets for Israelis to Lift Restrictions and Palestinians to Improve Security
The United States has set deadlines for Israel to lift restrictions on the West Bank and Gaza, and for the Palestinians to prevent rocket fire at Israel, it emerged today.

Thousands of Israelis Rally to Call for Prime Minister to Quit Over Lebanon
Olmert refuses to quit and wins colleagues' backing - Foreign minister isolated after calling for resignation

Olmert Calls for Calm Over Damning War Report
The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, today warned political rivals to 'slow down' before trying to reap political capital from his misfortune.

Israeli Minister Quits As Pressure Grows for Olmert to Step Down
An Israeli cabinet minister resigned yesterday as pressure mounted on prime minister Ehud Olmert to step down following scathing criticism of his handling of last year's war in Lebanon.

Israeli Pm Refuses to Resign Over Lebanon War
Olmert is told he bears supreme responsibility - Unfeasible goals and no military plan among errors

Israeli War Inquiry 'rebukes Olmert Over Military Errors'
Report censures handling of conflict with Lebanon - Opposition plans vote of no confidence in Knesset

Former Israeli Arab Mp Suspected of Helping Enemy
One of Israel's most outspoken Arab politicians, who has left the country and resigned, is being investigated on suspicion of helping an enemy during war, Israeli police said yesterday.

Ceasefire Under Threat After Israeli Raids Kill Nine
Five-month ceasefire between Israelis and Palestinians rocked as Hamas calls for retaliatory attacks.

Palestinian Interior Minister Submits Resignation
The new Palestinian government hit its first crisis today when the interior minister tried to resign because of the cabinet's failure to tackle the growing lawlessness engulfing the Gaza Strip.

NUJ Under Fire for Israel Boycott
Israel's ambassador has accused the NUJ of 'petty, one-sided politics' after a motion to boycott Israeli goods. By Stephen Brook.

Soros Attacks Us Pro-israel Lobby
Group accused of helping to suppress debate - Financier criticises Bush policy on Palestinians

Nuclear Worker Spied for Israel, Egypt Claims
Egyptian authorities have charged a nuclear engineer employed by the state atomic energy body with spying for Israel, along with an Irish man and a Japanese man who remain at large.

Soros Takes on Us Pro-israeli Lobby
The financier and philanthropist George Soros has entered the debate about US policy on Israel, accusing the Bush administration of adopting a hopeless strategy towards the Palestinians partly because of the influence wielded in Washington by the pro-Israeli lobby.

Oxfam Calls for End to Palestinian Blockade
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are suffering 'devastating' humanitarian consequences as incomes plummet, debts mount and essential services face meltdown, says Oxfam report.

Palestinian and Israeli Leaders to Meet Next Week
The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, said today he will meet Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, next week, following a recent US-brokered agreement for the pair to hold talks every fortnight.

Release 500 Prisoners for Soldier, Israel Told
Hamas has sent Israel a list of Palestinian prisoners it wants released in return for the freedom of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held since last June, officials said yesterday.

Israel Counts the Cost of War
Israel is still counting the cost of last summer's war against Hizbullah in Lebanon, though the final balance may not be entirely disadvantageous. By Simon Tisdall

Iran Forces Israeli Rethink
Uzi Arad, former director of intelligence at Israel's spy agency, Mossad, has made a lifetime's study of revolutionary Iran. If international sanctions and diplomatic arm-twisting fail to halt its suspect nuclear activities, he is clear what the west must do: bomb Tehran. By Simon Tisdall

Arab Proposal is 'revolutionary Change', Says Israel
Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, welcomed progress made at Arab League meeting and believes there is a 'real chance' of peace within five years

Arab Nations Approve Peace Plan
Land for peace initiative, described as a historic chance to secure lasting stability, to be put to Israel.

Arab Leaders Offer Israel Guarded Peace Offer
Full withdrawal from occupied lands demanded - US welcomes 'very positive' statement

Arabs Unite at Summit to Renew Peace Offer to Israel
Arab leaders closed ranks to appeal to Israel yesterday to overcome its long-standing reservations and accept a landmark offer that could lead to a breakthrough in the Middle East peace process.

Arab Summit Attempts to Revive Peace Plan
EU urging Arab nations to be flexible over plan to offer Israel recognition and security in return for its withdrawal to pre-1967 borders.

British Consul Strip Searched at Israeli Pm's Office
Israel's foreign ministry has apologised after the British deputy ambassador to Tel Aviv was forced to strip for a security search at the Israeli prime minister's office.

Israeli and Palestinian Leaders to Hold Regular Talks, Says Rice
Condoleezza Rice says Israeli prime minister and Palestinian president will meet every fortnight as part of mutual confidence-building plan.

Hopes Raised for Israeli and Arab Summit
The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, raised the prospect yesterday of an international summit of Israeli, Palestinian and Arab leaders in an effort to restart Middle East peace negotiations.

Israel Seeks Friends Through Myspace Page
Officials hope that running a MySpace page dedicated to Israel will help improve relations with people from other countries..

Israel Hit By General Strike
About 400,000 Israeli workers today downed tools as a powerful trade union launched an open-ended strike that stopped international flights and shut down public services.

Free My Son, Bbc Reporter's Father Pleads
The father of Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist abducted in the Gaza Strip a week ago, appealed for his release yesterday amid mounting concern for his safety.

Israel Snubs Palestinian Coalition
The new, more moderate government installed in Palestine yesterday has not been recognised by Israel.

Olmert Defiant As Calls Grow for Resignation Ahead of War Report
Israeli prime minister admits he is unpopular - Media criticism a 'cauldron of poison', he tells party

Israel Risks Isolation As Hamas-fatah Coalition Takes Office
US fails to join boycott over peace conditions - Europe and UK sound out moderates in new cabinet

BBC Journalist Feared Kidnapped in Gaza
A BBC reporter has been kidnapped in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian police sources. By Stephen Brook.

Naked, Drunk, Surrounded By Sex Toys - It's the Israeli Ambassador
As an Israeli ambassador, Tsuriel Raphael was accomplished at putting a gloss on delicate subjects, be it Tel Aviv's nuclear programme, the treatment of Palestinians or the invasion of Lebanon.

Israel Accused of Using Palestinian Children As Human Shields
The Israeli army is investigating whether its troops used two Palestinian children as human shields during a house search operation in the West Bank following claims by the Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem.

Israel Planned for Lebanon War Months in Advance, Pm Says
Olmert's leaked testimony contradicts earlier remarks - Criticism from inquiry may force resignation

Song of Terror Picked By Israel for Eurovision
Asked to pick a song for this year's Eurovision song contest, Israelis paid little heed to the eternal Eurovision themes of peace, love and harmony and settled instead for a number called Push the Button about the threat of terrorism and Armageddon.

Israeli Group Calls for Increased Rights for Arabs
An Israeli human rights group today proposed a new national constitution that gives more rights to the country's Arab minority and says Israel should be defined not as a Jewish state but as a "democratic, bilingual and multicultural state".

Israeli Officers Kill Islamic Jihad Leaders
Two men and their drivers shot dead in West Bank town of Jenin.

Call for More Rights for Arab Minority in Israel
Group says state should be multicultural - not Jewish Proposed constitution would end right of return

Israel Barrier: Negev Desert Nomads Must Move Again
Security fence and spread of Jewish settlement risks way of life for thousands.

Israelis and Palestinians Unite in Protest at Barrier
Demonstrators mark two years of weekly activism - Show of solidarity fails to swing public opinion

Israel's Oldest Kibbutz Votes for Privatisation
Decision transforms community lifestyle - Members to get private salaries for first time

Israeli and Palestinian Peace Talks Begin Between Ehud Olmert, Mahmoud Abbas and Condoleezza Rice
A meeting began today between the US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, and the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the peace process.

Peace Hopes Fade After Us and Israel Agree to Shun New Palestinian Coalition
Israel and the US have agreed to refuse recognition to a new Palestinian coalition government ahead of talks in Jerusalem today, the Israeli prime minister said yesterday, reducing the already slim prospects of progress in the peace process.

Israel to Allow Mosque Protests
Israel is to allow Palestinians to lodge protests about construction work taking place near a mosque in Jerusalem's Old City following violent protests last week, officials said today.

What Do Sarkozy, Disraeli and Hitler Have in Common?
To read some politicians' mind-numbing books is to wish they hadn't bothered. But the clearer the writer, the clearer the doer. By Martin Kettle

The History of Hebrew Translation
Looking for a translation company, maybe you need hebrew translation. Well, here is a few peices of information that may be helpful for you.

Muslim Protests As Israel Digs at Holy Site
Israeli archaeologists began digging up a stone ramp near the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City yesterday, bringing immediate protests from Palestinians and condemnation from the king of Jordan.

Prominent Jews Call for Open Debate on Israel
Pinter and Farhi among signatories to open letter - Institutions accused of not representing community

Israel's Former Minister Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
Israel's former justice minister Haim Ramon was convicted yesterday of sexual misconduct for forcibly kissing a young female soldier, the latest in a string of government scandals.

MPs Attack Uk-backed Financial Boycott of Palestinian Authority
Rapidly deteriorating conditions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip risk blocking the creation of a viable Palestinian state, MPs warn today in a thinly veiled attack on British policy in the Middle East.

US Studies Israel's Cluster Bomb Use in Lebanon
Israel may have violated agreements with Washington on the use of US-made cluster bombs in its war with Hizbullah in Lebanon last summer, the state department said today.

US Questions Israel's Use of Cluster Bombs in a Rare Rebuke
The US government delivered a mild but rare rebuke to Israel yesterday when the state department said ith might have misused American-made cluster bombs in its offensive against Lebanon last summer.

Three Israelis Dead As Eilat Suffers First Suicide Attack
Two Palestinian militant groups claim explosion - Resort town blast is first in country for nine months

Fifteen Killed in Gaza Clashes
Fifteen people were killed in the Gaza Strip yesterday, including a two-year-old child, in the deadliest single day of fighting between rival Palestinian factions since Hamas came to power a year ago.

Israeli President Takes Leave Over Rape Allegations
Israeli MPs today approved a request by the country's president, Moshe Katsav, to temporarily step down from his post while he faces allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Israel Tries to Cut Off Tehran From World Markets
Israel is launching a campaign to isolate Iran economically and to soften up world opinion for the option of a military strike aimed at crippling or delaying Tehran's uranium enrichment programme.

Israeli President Denounces 'poisonous' Rape Claims
The Israeli president, Moshe Katsav, tonight said he was taking a leave of absence but would not resign unless he was charged with rape and abusing his power while in office.

Olmert Urges Israeli President to Quit Over Rape Allegation
The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, last night called on the country's president to resign after the attorney general said he would charge him with rape and other sexual offences.

Israeli President Faces Rape Charges
The Israeli attorney general today recommended that the country's president, Moshe Katsav, be indicted on charges of rape and abuse of power.

The Transformation of the Ira Shows Why Israel Should Talk to Hamas
Only negotiations with both main Palestinian parties can deliver the peace deal that the two peoples now support. By Jonathan Freedland

President of Israel to Be Charged With Rape
Israel's attorney general said yesterday he plans to charge President Moshe Katsav with rape, abuse of power and other sexual offences, turning a seven-month investigation into one of several scandals to hit the government.

Islam and Israel
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict reveals that Islam is as much a factor behind the confrontation as the dispute over land.

Israel to Give Abbas $100m in Frozen Tax Funds
Israel today agreed to transfer $100m to the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, in the first concrete results from the latest US diplomatic push in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Minister's Warning As Israeli Military Chief Quits
The chief of staff of the Israeli army, Lieutenant General Dan Halutz, has resigned, the military reported today, yielding to demands that he pay the price for Israel's flawed war in Lebanon.

Spotlight on Israeli Prime Minister After Armed Forces Chief Resigns
General was accused of mishandling Lebanon war - Prime minister also faces criminal investigation

Israel and Syria 'held Secret Talks for Two Years'
Secret negotiations over two years between Israelis and Syrians produced an outline of a possible peace agreement, according to a report in an Israeli newspaper today.

Secret Talks Led to Israeli-syrian Peace Roadmap, Paper Claims
Secret negotiations over two years between Israelis and Syrians produced an outline of a possible peace agreement, an Israeli newspaper reports.

Golan Peace Talks Report Denied By Israel and Syria
Israel and Syria today denied knowledge of secret peace talks to settle the long-standing dispute over the Golan Heights, seized by Israeli troops during the 1967 war.

Rice to Meet Israeli and Palestinian Leaders
The US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, will attend a three-way summit with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders some time in the coming weeks, US officials said today.

Israeli Right Angry at First Arab in Cabinet
Amir Peretz, the Israeli defence minister and leader of the Labour party, today appointed Israel's first Arab cabinet minister - and was accused by rightwingers of dealing a "lethal blow to Zionism".

Hamas Official Accepts Israel But Stops Short of Recognition
Lack of Palestinian state is real problem, says leader - Formal acceptance held back as bargaining chip

Hamas Leader Acknowledges 'reality' of Israel
Hamas accepts the existence of the state of Israel but will not officially recognise it until the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, according to the group's leader in Damascus, Khaled Meshaal.

Olmert 'wants Coalition Partner to Quit Defence Post'
The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, will ask his defence minister to quit his post or leave the government, Israeli television reported last night.

'My Crime Was to Protest at Israeli Assassinations'
In her first interview, Tali Fahima talks of life in jail - Activist says she refused to work for secret service

Israeli 'traitor' Vilified in Press Freed After Two Years in Jail
An Israeli woman whose attempts to better understand Palestinians led to a campaign of vilification and charges of treason was released yesterday after serving more than two years in jail.

Israel Allows £6m Arms Delivery to Abbas's Forces
Egypt sends guns and ammunition to Gaza - Weapons to help security force in fight with Hamas

Israeli Roadblock Pledge Derided
Palestinians have criticised an Israeli pledge to remove roadblocks and other restrictions in the West Bank as too little too late.

Religious Leaders Arrive in Bethlehem for Three-day Pilgrimage
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor will be leading prayers for the beleaguered West Bank town, which is separated from Jerusalem by the Israeli 'security barrier'.

BBC World Dropped for Al-jazeera English in Israel
BBC World has been dropped by Israel's satellite provider Yes TV in favour of al-Jazeera English. By Tara Conlan.

Calls for Olmert to Resign After Nuclear Gaffe
PM admits on TV that Israel has atomic weapons - Blow to longstanding policy of ambiguity

A Rogue 51st State
Israel already looks to be intent on scuppering the Iraq Study Group plan for Middle East peace. By Peter Preston

Hamas: We Will Never Recognise Israel
The Palestinian prime minister, Ismail Haniyeh, today said his Hamas-led government will continue to fight for the liberation of Jerusalem.

Prime Minister to Visit Israel for Talks in Final Push for Peace
Tony Blair confirmed in Washington that he is to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories before Christmas, in a final push for Middle East peace before he leaves office next year.

Fake Bills Stir Up Cold War Rivalry
More than £12m-worth of fake dollar bills have been transported to the United States and Israel from a tiny separatist region of former Soviet Georgia.

Israel Ready to Free Palestinian Prisoners
The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, today offered to release a number of long-term Palestinian prisoners.

'First Flicker of Light at the Edge of Darkness'
The ceasefire between the Israeli military and Palestinian fighters is only two days old, it only covers the Gaza Strip, not the still-occupied West Bank, and already it has been breached a number of times.

Israeli Prime Minister Offers Prisoner Exchange and Hope of Renewed Middle East Peace Talks
Olmert shifts ground on release of Palestinians - Gaza ceasefire maintained despite rockets being fire

Rogue Rockets Fail to Shatter Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Cautious hopes for return to peace negotiations - Israel vows restraint after shaky start to truce

Woman, 64, Blows Herself Up in Attack on Israeli Troops
Suicide bombing follows killing of grandson - Eight other Palestinians die in Gaza operations

Young British Jews Talk About Serving in the Israeli Army
Israeli army recruits: We followed young British Jews signing up for service in Gaza and the West Bank.

Israeli Forces Move Into Two Gaza Towns
Israeli troops, tanks and armoured vehicles today moved into two towns in northern Gaza, but the Israeli security cabinet decided against a larger offensive.

39% of Israeli Settlements 'on Private Land'
An Israeli human rights group produced figures yesterday showing that 39% of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are built on private Palestinian land.

Palestinians Use Human Shield to Halt Israeli Air Strike on Militants' Homes
Hundreds of neighbours join first successful action - Air force calls off missile attack to protect civilians

Israeli Woman Dies in Rocket Strike From Gaza
A woman was killed and two people were severely injured, including the bodyguard of the Israeli defence minister, as more than a dozen rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza yesterday.

Deadly Rocket Strike Sparks Calls for Gaza Invasion
A woman was killed and two people - including the bodyguard of the Israeli defence minister - were seriously injured today when more than a dozen rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza.

The Israeli Army Are Staging Night Raids on Refugee Camps in Nablus
In the last of his reports from Nablus, Conal Urquhart witnesses the latest nightly housekeeping visit from the Israeli army to one of the city's refugee camps.

Blair Urges White House to Shift Focus to Israel-palestine Conflict
· Palestinian peace process 'central to Iraq solution' · Syria and Iran also have a role to play, says PM

How Israel Put Gaza Civilians in Firing Line
Military chiefs were warned that change of safety margin for gunners risked killing the innocent.

'We Are Dead People' - Gaza Defiance Grows As Israeli Grip Stifles Economy
Restricted fishing, closed crossing points and refusal to hand over tax credits bring territory close to crisis.

Olmert Blames 'mistake' for Beit Hanoun Deaths
Tens of thousands of Palestinians today gathered in the Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoun to mourn the 18 civilians who died when a barrage of Israeli shells tore through their homes.

The Gaza Tinderbox
Israel's leaders must hope their army's latest atrocity at Beit Hanoun does not trigger a knock-on crisis. By Simon Tisdall

A Profound Pessimism Has Taken Hold of Israel
The war in Lebanon and rockets from Gaza have reinforced a great mood swing. People no longer seem to want a peace deal. By Jonathan Steele

'I Cannot See a Day When We Live in Peace With Them'
Sanaa Athamna lay as if she slept, dead on a steel tray in the morgue of Beit Hanoun hospital. Across her forehead was a single, hairline fracture and beneath her eye a smudge of blood, the only visible marks of the destruction brought by the wave of Israeli artillery shells that struck her street in Beit Hanoun before dawn yesterday.

Children Among 19 Killed By Israeli Tank Fire
At least 19 Palestinians were killed and 40 wounded when five Israeli shells hit a row of houses in the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun this morning.

Israeli Shells Kill 18 in Gaza
Israeli tank shells landed in a residential neighbourhood north of the Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoun today, killing at least 18 people in their sleep, including eight children, according to witnesses and hospital officials.

Beit Hanoun: Israelis Pull Out Leaving Trail of Death
· Legacy of bitterness after six-day operation in Gaza · Soldiers say they targeted rocket-launching cells

Damage Controller
In the second of a series of reports from Nablus, Conal Urquhart meets the architect who is rebuilding Israeli-damaged homes in the kasbah.

Israeli Troops Fire on Women in Mosque Siege
· One killed, 10 hurt in march to free gunmen · Beckett voices concern over civilian deaths

At Least One Palestinian Woman Was Killed When Israeli Forces Opened Fire on a Group Near a Gaza Mosque.
At least one Palestinian woman was killed and another 10 were reported wounded when Israeli forces today opened fire on a group preparing to act as a human shield for militants in a Gaza mosque.

The Rise of Israeli Rightwinger Avigdor Lieberman
The return to power of Avigdor Lieberman and his anti-Arab racism is a mark of the point Israeli politics has now reached. By Jonathan Steele

Israeli Strike on Gaza Kills Eight
· Largest operation since reinvasion · Hamas fires rockets into Israel · Britain urged to back ceasefire proposal

Nasrallah Confirms Israel Prisoner Talks
Hizbullah leader says 'serious' indirect negotiations over possible prisoner exchange are under way as an Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip kills six Palestinians.

Hamas Touts 10-year Ceasefire to Break Deadlock Over Israel
· Senior delegation seeks British backing for truce · Foreign Office rules out talks with 'terrorist group'

Hamas Touts 10-year Ceasefire Plan Instead of Recognising Israel
· Senior delegation seeks British backing for truce · Foreign Office rules out talks with 'terrorist group'

The Memory of the Suez Crisis is Still Strong in Britain
Half a century on, memories and echoes of the Suez crisis of 1956 now seem stronger in Britain than in France, Egypt or Israel, writes Ian Black.

Israeli President Told: Step Down
Israel's attorney general told the supreme court yesterday that President Moshe Katsav should step down amid a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations.

Israeli Barrier and Settlement to Leave West Bank Village With Nowhere to Go
Land confiscation and pollution threaten future of ancient farming community.

Outspoken Rightwinger to Join Israeli Coalition
· Lieberman appointment echoes public shift to right · Labour leader appears resigned to PM's decision

Israel Admits It Used Phosphorus Weapons
· Minister says shells hit Hizbullah targets · MP shocked by deployment in war

Iran: Ahmadinejad Warns Europe It Will Pay for Backing Israel
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran added a threatening edge to his verbal onslaught on Israel today by warning European governments to withdraw their support or face getting 'hurt' in a storm of retaliation.

Gaza Doctors Say Patients Suffering Mystery Injuries After Israeli Attacks
· Deaths caused by burning and internal wounds · Jerusalem denies using experimental weapon

Israeli President Lies Low After Rape Claim
· Katsav fails to appear at opening of Knesset · No indication leader will resign as criticism mounts

Israeli President Misses Parliament Opening After Sex Allegations
Israel's president, Moshe Katsav, has decided to stay away from the autumn opening of parliament today, because of the sexual assault allegations against him.

Israeli Police Say President Should Be Charged With Raping Employee
· Katsav is suspected of bugging staff telephones · Scandal-hit leader says he is innocent and won't quit

Israel to Release Palestinian Deputy Pm
Israel's military court today ordered the release of the deputy Palestinian prime minister after more than a month in jail.

Israel Blames Map Error for Un Deaths in Bombing
The Israeli military yesterday blamed 'human error' made during the duplication of maps for the bombing of a UN post in southern Lebanon in July, in which four unarmed international observers were killed during the conflict with Hizbullah.

Israeli General Quits Over Conduct of Lebanon War
A senior Israeli army officer resigned today, the first high-ranking figure to quit in the fallout after the war in Lebanon.

Israeli Military Judge Releases 18 Hamas Prisoners
· Ruling follows coalition pact by Palestinian rivals · Detainees include cabinet members and MPs

Israel Tests Ceasefire With Lebanon Arrests
Israeli troops in southern Lebanon detained four men yesterday for questioning in what appeared to be the first arrests since a ceasefire ended the war with Hizbullah.

Palestinian Children Pay Price of Israel's Summer Rain Offensive
Rights group says 197 civilians have been killed in military operation, including 48 minors

UN's Gaza 'time Bomb' Warning As West Pledges $500m in Aid
Western nations yesterday pledged $500m (£263m) in aid to the Palestinians as the UN humanitarian chief warned an economic crisis meant the Gaza strip was a "ticking time bomb".

Israeli Military Court Sends Captured Hamas Leaders for Trial
· 15 West Bank politicians face up to 10 years in jail · Speaker of Palestinian parliament is shackled

Cluster Bombing of Lebanon 'immoral' Un Official Tells Israel
· Humanitarian chief says civilians are killed daily · Annan urges Olmert to end Gaza blockade

Hizbullah Leader: We Regret the Two Kidnappings That Led to War With Israel
Hizbullah admits it would not have captured the two Israeli soldiers last month had it known a war would follow.

Majority of Israelis 'want Olmert to Go'
The Israeli government came under increased pressure today with the publication of a newspaper poll showing that for the first time a majority w