West bank based government
Dozens of rockets fired at Israel from Gaza, Israel responds
Israel said around 50 rockets were fired from the Palestinian enclave and its air defence systems intercepted dozens of them.
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Deadly Gaza flare-up threatens to derail peace efforts
The flare-up came after a deadly Israeli special forces operation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday that led Hamas to vow revenge.
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Israel, Hamas agree truce to end Gaza flare-up - Palestinian officials
There was no formal comment from Israel, but an Israeli official who spoke on condition of anonymity denied a cease-fire had been reached.
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Israel says Gaza truce talks focus on easing closure in return for calm
The United Nations and Egypt have not publicly detailed their proposals.
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Palestinian knife attack kills Israeli in the West Bank, assailant dead
The Israeli ambulance service Magen David Adom said that one of the men wounded was in serious condition and the other sustained light injuries.
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Israel announces Gaza sanctions in response to cross-border blazes
Israel also cut the area fishing boats are allowed to operate off Gaza’s Mediterranean coast and blacklisted what it described as a pro-Hamas TV channel.
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Israel enacts law to freeze Palestinian funds equal to prisoners' stipends
The Western-backed Palestinian Authority headed by President Mahmoud Abbas has limited self-rule in the occupied West Bank where Israel retains overall security control.
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Israeli troops kill four Palestinians as Gaza protest resumes
The protests tapered off around sunset when many demonstrators left border camps for the evening meal that breaks their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Saudi crown prince says Israelis have right to their own land
Asked if he believes the Jewish people have a right to a nation-state in at least part of their ancestral homeland, Mohammed bin Salman was quoted as saying:
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Gaza farmer killed by Israeli tank shell - Gaza health official
The Gaza health ministry spokesman said the farmer was killed and another was wounded near the town of Khan Younis.
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Israel deploys 100 sharpshooters on Gaza border for Palestinian protests: army
Citing security concerns, the Israeli military enforces a “no go” zone for Palestinians on land in Gaza adjacent to Israel’s border fence.
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Israeli interceptors deployed against machine gun fire, not rockets: army
Earlier, Israeli media had reported that Iron Dome had intercepted a number of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli politicians suspect Netanyahu seeks election to survive corruption probe
Police have already recommended Netanyahu be charged in two corruption cases.
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After bribery allegations, Netanyahu's government stable - for now
Netanyahu has denied wrongdoing in both cases filed by police. With political signals that the government remained solid, Israeli markets rose on Wednesday.
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Israeli police recommend bribery charges against Netanyahu
Against the backdrop of Israeli flags in a televised speech at his residence, a sombre Netanyahu called the allegations baseless and vowed to complete his fourth term in office.
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White House dismisses idea of US-Israel discussing settlement annexation
Issuing a clarification, the prime minister’s office stepped back from any suggestion of a dialogue with Washington on any government annexation plan.
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Israel rejects UN report on companies linked to settlements
The majority of the companies, or 143, are domiciled in Israel or the settlements, followed by 22 in the United States, it said.
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Israel closes Gaza border crossings after Palestinian rocket strikes
It said it targeted training camps and weapons storage compounds. Hamas usually evacuates such facilities when border tensions spike.
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Trump weighs recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital: officials
The Palestinians want East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state, and the international community does not recognize Israel’s claim on the entire city.
