
WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama heckler shouted down
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.

Israeli government sends mixed signals on peace
Ahead of the arrival of President Barack Obama on a high-profile Mideast mission, Israel's new government on Monday sent mixed messages about pursuing ...
A look at the makeup of the new Israeli government
Four parties will make up the new Israeli coalition government, adding up to a 68-seat majority in the 120-seat parliament. It is the first Israeli ...

Small steps forward sought in Iran nuclear talks
Seeking even a small step forward in a yearslong dispute, negotiators from Iran and six world powers mulled options Tuesday for preserving Tehran's ...

Israel: Ex-foreign minister on trial for fraud
Former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman went on trial Sunday on fraud and breach of trust charges, pleading innocent in a case that could have deep ...

Netanyahu ally: Diplomacy won't work with Iran
A powerful partner of Israel's prime minister says sanctions and negotiations will not stop Iran from pursuing its disputed nuclear program.
Netanyahu ally: Peace with Palestinians impossible
A powerful partner of Israel's prime minister has called peace with the Palestinians "impossible," saying the conflict between them and Israel can ...

Israel's Netanyahu hits snags in building team
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to take office for a third time, his attempts to form a new coalition government have gotten off ...

Palestinian leader reaches out to Israel centrists
The Palestinian president wants to meet with newly elected Israeli parliament members to lay out his views on peace, hoping a political surge of ...

Rise of Israeli centrist raises hopes for peace
The unexpectedly strong showing by a new centrist party in Israel's parliamentary election has raised hopes of a revival of peace talks with ...
Key parties in Israeli elections
Summary of the main political parties competing in Israel's parliamentary elections. Exit polls show a small majority for Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Key facts about Israel's election
Key facts about Israel's general election: —What's at stake: Voters will elect a 120-member parliament, or Knesset, Israel's 19th. Citizens vote for ...

Leading candidates in Israel's election
Leading candidates in Israel's election: —Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to return to power in Tuesday's elections after nearly four years as prime ...
Israel ex-spy chief blasts PM ahead of election
A prominent Israeli ex-intelligence chief sought to sway Israelis against Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, saying in an interview published ...

Israel indicts ex-minister Lieberman
Israel's Justice Ministry filed its indictment against former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in a Jerusalem court on Sunday, charging him with ...

Israeli foreign minister officially resigns
Israel's foreign minister has tendered his official resignation over fraud and breach of trust charges filed against him. Avigdor Lieberman's ...
Israeli minister: World would sacrifice Israel
Israel's hawkish foreign minister lashed out at the international community on Wednesday, criticizing its policies toward the Palestinians and ...

Palestinians: settlement expansion means 1 state
The Palestinians will ask the U.N. Security Council to call for an Israeli settlement freeze, President Mahmoud Abbas and his advisers decided ...
Blunt Israeli diplomat dropped from election list
Israel's foreign minister has dropped his deputy, known for international incidents, from his list of candidates for Israel's January 22 election.

Israeli PM Netanyahu suddenly seems vulnerable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who appeared to be cruising to re-election a few weeks ago, suddenly appears vulnerable as the country ...

Hamas cries victory; truce with Israel holds
Hamas leaders and thousands of flag-waving supporters declared victory over Israel on Gaza's first day of calm under an Egyptian-brokered truce ...