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Her husband is himself under investigation on suspicion of corruption offences. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud: Justice ministry

She, aide falsely declared there were no cooks at prime minister's official residence, ordered from outside caterers at public expense.

21 Jun 2018 6:16 PM

A staunch opponent of the Iran nuclear deal, Netanyahu again showered US President Donald Trump with praise for pulling out of the deal on May 8. (Photo: File)

Netanyahu hails US policy on Iran, calls on world to back

'We call on the entire international community to join this American position,' Netanyahu said.

22 May 2018 10:57 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Guatemala's embassy in Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP)

Guatemala opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem after US move

The US and Guatemalan moves break with decades of international consensus.

16 May 2018 2:53 PM

Dozens of Palestinian demonstrators broke into the Gaza side of the terminal on Friday, setting a pipeline that delivers gas from Israel alight and torching a goods conveyor belt. (Photo: AFP)

Israel closes Gaza border crossing damaged by Palestinians

The violence caused damage to the terminal, where humanitarian supplies are delivered, which is estimated at more than USD 9 million.

13 May 2018 12:28 PM

This photo released on May 9, 2018, by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows flames rising after an attack in Kisweh, south of Damascus, Syria -- an area known to have numerous Syrian army military bases. (Photo: AP)

Iran targets Israeli bases across Syrian frontier

The attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, just past midnight, marked the first time Iranian forces have hit Israel from Syria.

10 May 2018 11:22 AM

A statement from Netanyahu's media advisor on Friday said the Israeli prime minister spoke to three key international leaders, including PM Modi, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and British Prime Minister Theresa May. (Photo: PTI)

Eyeing support, Benjamin Netanyahu updates PM Modi on Iran's nuclear breaches

There has been speculation that US will pull out of the Iranian nuclear deal on May 12 and impose sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

05 May 2018 2:28 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu made the comments in an elaborate presentation that included props, video and slides, broadcast live on television from Tel Aviv. (Photo: File)

Have evidence of Iran’s secret nucke programme: Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu accused Israel's main enemy Iran of lying about its nuclear ambitions.

01 May 2018 9:48 AM

Trump criticised Israel's West Bank settlements, which the Palestinians and most of the international community view as illegal obstacles to peace. (Photo: File)

Palestine not looking to make peace, not sure about Israel either: Trump

Trump's comment about Israel mark rare criticism who has publicly sparred with the Palestinians while forging warm ties with Israel.

12 Feb 2018 10:53 AM

Police said the F16 crashed in the Jezreel valley in northern Israel. (photo: AFP | Representational)

Israeli jet crashes after attacking 'Iranian targets' in Syria

The exchange of fire was the most serious between arch foes Israel and Iran since the start of the civil war in Syria in 2011.

10 Feb 2018 1:27 PM

Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine, is reaching Ramallah on Saturday amid heightened tensions. (Photo: AP)

Modi capable of mending our relation with Israel: Palestine Prez

The Palestinian leader on several occasions has stressed on a possible role for New Delhi in the Middle East peace process.

09 Feb 2018 1:44 PM

Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the Israeli man died from the stabbing wounds shortly thereafter. (Representational image)

Palestinian stabs Israeli man to death near West Bank

Channel 2 News aired footage from the scene showing the attacker crossing a busy road and then lunging at the man, taking him by surprise.

06 Feb 2018 11:03 AM

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Killing for nation: Palestinian man kills pregnant, married Israeli ex-girlfriend

A media blackout had been long been imposed on the case.

05 Feb 2018 5:11 PM

In November, Netanyahu signalled that Israel would take military action in Syria when it sees fit as it seeks to ensure Iran-backed forces stay away from its territory. (Photo: File)

Iran wants ‘to turn Lebanon into one giant missile site’: Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel's military has also issued a series of warnings to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia backed by Iran.

29 Jan 2018 5:41 PM

The tunnel began east of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel some 180 metres, then continued into Egypt for an unspecified length, with no exit point detected. (Photo: AP)

Israel destroys tunnel under Gaza 'intended for attacks'

Israeli military spokesman said tunnel belonged to Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and was intended for attacks as opposed to smuggling.

14 Jan 2018 2:55 PM

Several MoUs, including in the field of oil and gas, renewable energy, amended protocol for airports, cyber security, co-production of films and documentaries will be signed between the two sides. (Photo: PTI)

Israel to invest USD 68.6 million to boost cooperation with India

The Indian Prime Minister will be hosting a private dinner for Netanyahu on January 14 after his arrival in New Delhi.

11 Jan 2018 4:34 PM

In bracing 10 degree Celsius weather, around 20 young men and women met up at an open-air tram stop on the city's central Jaffa Street and boarded carriages for the 20-minute ride to Mount Herzl. (Photo: AFP)

No Pants Subway Ride: Jerusalemites passengers stripped down to underwears

The offbeat flash mob stunt originated in New York in 2002 and has since spread around the world.

08 Jan 2018 12:32 PM

Tensions between the extremist Islamic State group's branch in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and Palestinian Hamas group based in nearby Gaza, which has been building for more than a year. (Photo: File/Representational)

ISIS threatens rival Hamas with video, executes accused accomplice

‘In the video, the man accused of collaborating with Hamas' military wing is executed.’

05 Jan 2018 5:35 PM

Netanyahu and Modi waded into the Mediterranean Sea and rode the 'buggy' jeep on the coast during the latter's visit to Israel in July 2017. (Photo: Twitter/@PIB_India)

Israeli PM to gift water purifying jeep to 'friend' Modi

Netanyahu is preparing for his 4 day visit to India and the jeep has left for India and 'would be arriving on time' to be presented.

04 Jan 2018 4:10 PM

Israeli PM Netanyahu and PM Modi waded into the Mediterranean Sea and rode the 'buggy' jeep on the coast during the latter's visit to Israel in July 2017. (Photo: @narendramodi)

Israeli PM to gift 'Gal-Mobile jeep' to 'friend' Modi on his visit to India

Gal-Mobile is an independent, integrated water purification vehicle, designed to produce high-quality drinking water.

04 Jan 2018 1:56 PM

Tamimi's father Bassem has said she was upset when she approached the soldiers after her 15-year-old cousin was shot with a rubber bullet. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli court indicts 16-yr-old Ahed Tamimi for slapping Israeli troops

Ever since the footage was released, Palestinians have hailed the 16-year-old Tamimi as an icon in their fight against Israel.

02 Jan 2018 11:47 AM

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