Unresolved conflict between Israel and Palestine
Death of Palestinian political figure, Khader Adnan, triggers fire between Palestine and Israel, ended in a ceasefire agreement.
Israel’s Netanyahu vows to restore security as violence surges
Heavy clashes, shootings, rocket strikes and a car-ramming attack have marred a period when the Muslim holy month of Ramadan coincides with the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter.
US says ‘stands with’ Israel after ‘unconscionable’ attacks
"The targeting of innocent civilians of any nationality is unconscionable. The United States stands with the government and people of Israel," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said in a statement.
Enemies of Israel will ‘pay a price’ – Netanyahu
The prime minister blamed Palestinian groups for a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon
Russia deeply concerned over violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Moscow urges UN Secretary-General to prepare analysis on initial reasons for latest spiral of violence, recommendations for restoration of peace
Israel has crossed a “red line”: President Erdogan
"Turkey cannot stay silent in the face of these attacks. Trampling on the Al-Aqsa mosque is our red line," Erdogan said during a dinner for those breaking daytime fasting, a practice for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Netanyahu tells Biden to stay out of Israel’s business
Israel will not tolerate meddling in its internal affairs, even from the “best of friends,” the PM said
Israeli premier slams IAEA chief for saying airstrikes on nuclear facilities ‘outlawed’
'Rafael Grossi is a worthy gentleman who said something unworthy,' says Benjamin Netanyahu
Saudi, Qatar condemn Israel minister’s remarks on Palestinian town
The Saudi foreign ministry expressed its "complete rejection of such racist and irresponsible statements, which reflect the massive violence and extremism the Israeli occupation entity is exercising against the brotherly Palestinians."
After Netanyahu talks, Macron warns of Iran nuclear ‘consequences’
Israel has long accused Iran of seeking a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists its nuclear programme is aimed solely at generating energy.
Israel thanks Morocco’s King for protecting Jews during Holocaust
Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI for his country's provision of "safe haven" for Jews during the Holocaust, in a missive seen by AFP on Tuesday.
Netanyahu eyes full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that he will seek to establish full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia “as soon as I get into office.”