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Israel's military said it was carrying out strikes on Iranian targets in Syria. (Photo:File)

Israel says carrying out strikes on Iranian targets in Syria

Israel's military said on Sunday its air defence systems intercepted a rocket fired from Syria.

21 Jan 2019 8:30 AM

The Gaza Strip's economy is in "free fall," a report from the World Bank warned Tuesday, calling for urgent action by Israel and the international community to avoid "immediate collapse."

World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in 'free fall'

A combination of war, isolation, and internal rivalries has left Gaza in a crippling economic state.

25 Sep 2018 1:38 PM

Duterte lobbed the insult in response to steady criticism from the United States over his violent drug crackdown, which has been a target for international condemnation. (Photo: File)

Philippines’ Prez apologises for cursing Obama, calls Trump ‘good friend’

Duterte said his nation’s relationship with US has since improved under Trump, who he described as 'good friend' who 'speaks my language'.

03 Sep 2018 1:27 PM

US sanctions dusted off this month targeted Iran's car industry, trade in gold and other precious metals, and purchases of US dollars crucial to international financing and investment and trade relations. (Photo: AP)

After Trump aide's warning, Iran threatens to hit US, Israel targets

US-Iranian war of words has escalated since Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the world powers' nuclear deal with Iran in May.

23 Aug 2018 11:36 AM

Palestinian laborers work at a construction site in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, near Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

Israel approves more than 1,000 West Bank settler homes: NGO

Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman had pledged to build 400 new homes in the settlement in response to the stabbings.

23 Aug 2018 11:17 AM

'Just so there's no confusion here, if the Syrian regime uses chemical weapons we will respond very strongly and they really ought to think about this a long time,' Bolton said. (Photo: File)

US to act 'very strongly' if Syria uses chemical arms: Bolton

Bolton also said that the Trump administration was not seeking to oust Iran's leadership with its reimposition of sanctions on Tehran.

22 Aug 2018 3:12 PM

Uri Avnery, Israeli writer and founder of the Gush Shalom peace movement, speaks during a interview with AFP at his home in the coastal city of Tel Aviv on July 26, 2011. (Photo: AFP)

Uri Avnery, Israeli peace activist who met Arafat, dies aged 94

In 1950, Avnery founded an independent weekly magazine, Haolam Hazeh, which he edited for 40 years.

20 Aug 2018 4:56 PM

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

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