Benjamin Netanyahu
Kerry to visit Europe, Mideast on first trip
Feb 19, 2013 13:45 EST
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit nine countries in Europe and the Middle East starting Sunday as he undertakes his first foreign trip as top diplomat, the State Department said Tuesday.
Livni to lead peace team in Netanyahu govt
Feb 19, 2013 11:33 EST
Former foreign minister Tzipi Livni will be Israel's negotiator in talks with the Palestinians in the emerging coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a statement said on Tuesday.
Spotlight on Mossad after mystery prisoner death
Feb 19, 2013 06:38 EST
The mysterious arrest and suicide of an Australian-Israeli with Mossad ties in a top-secret prison cell near Tel Aviv has raised questions about how Israel's shadowy spy outfit chooses its agents.
Israel PM thanks pope ahead of his retirement
Feb 18, 2013 16:40 EST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday sent a letter to outgoing Pope Benedict XVI thanking him for his work in strengthening interfaith ties, the premier's office said in a statement.
Obama to receive presidential honour on Israel visit
Feb 18, 2013 12:36 EST
Barack Obama will become the first serving US president to receive Israel's presidential medal, from his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres on a visit to the Jewish state next month, Peres's office said on Monday.
Prisoner X arrested after leaking Mossad work: ABC
Feb 18, 2013 08:05 EST
A suspected Mossad agent known as Prisoner X was arrested by his own spymasters after leaking detailed information about his work to Australian intelligence services, according to sources cited by broadcaster ABC Monday.
Israel's Lieberman denies corruption as trial opens
Feb 17, 2013 20:43 EST
The trial of Israel's former foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman on charges of fraud and breach of trust opened at a Jerusalem court in a case which will decide the former nightclub bouncer's political future.
Israelis and Palestinians in Washington ahead of Obama trip
Feb 17, 2013 16:34 EST
Israeli and Palestinian officials are beating a path to Washington ahead of next month's state visit of US President Barack Obama to Jerusalem and Ramallah, officials on both sides said on Sunday.
Israel to conduct 'intensive' probe of Mossad prisoner case
Feb 17, 2013 14:34 EST
Israel's parliament is to conduct what it called an "intensive" inquiry into the arrest and death of a jailed Australian-Israeli with Mossad links, a parliamentary spokesman said on Sunday.
Israel PM: exposing intelligence harms security
Feb 17, 2013 13:50 EST
Exposure of intelligence activities can "badly damage" state security, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in his first remarks on the arrest and death of a jailed Australian-Israeli with Mossad links.
Syria rebels wage 'Battle of the Airports'
Feb 17, 2013 10:38 EST
Rebels pressed the "Battle of the airports" in the north on Sunday, attacking three key facilities as the main opposition bloc accused staunch Damascus ally Hezbollah of "military intervention" in Syria.
Israel to keep tight control on Syria border: PM
Feb 17, 2013 09:16 EST
Israel will maintain close tabs on its border with Syria and only let people to cross in "exceptional circumstances," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday after seven injured Syrians were let in.
Israel PM backs spying secrecy after Prisoner X death
Feb 17, 2013 09:05 EST
Exposure of intelligence activities can "badly damage" state security, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in his first remarks on the arrest and death of a jailed Australian-Israeli with Mossad links.
Israel's Lieberman goes on trial for corruption
Feb 17, 2013 08:10 EST
The trial of Israel's former foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman on charges of fraud and breach of trust opened at a Jerusalem court Sunday in a case which will decide the former bouncer's political future.
Iran sought nuclear parts in China: report
Feb 14, 2013 16:02 EST
Iran tried to smuggle thousands of specialized magnets through China for its centrifuges, in an effort to speed its path to reaching nuclear weapons capability, according to a new US report.
Israel confirms it held mystery 'Prisoner X'
Feb 14, 2013 07:02 EST
Israel has confirmed it jailed a foreigner in solitary confinement on security grounds who later committed suicide, as Australia admitted Thursday it knew one of its citizens had been secretly held.
Israel confirms it held mystery 'Prisoner X'
Feb 13, 2013 22:43 EST
Israel has confirmed it jailed a foreigner in solitary confinement on security grounds who later committed suicide, as Australia admitted Thursday it knew one of its citizens had been secretly held.
Australia admits it knew of 'Prisoner X' in detention
Feb 13, 2013 20:41 EST
Foreign Minister Bob Carr admitted Thursday Canberra knew an Australian had been detained by Tel Aviv in 2010 for national security offences, as media suggested he may have been held for treason.
Israel confirms held mystery prisoner, many questions left
Feb 13, 2013 16:07 EST
Israel confirmed Wednesday it imprisoned a foreigner in solitary confinement on security grounds who had committed suicide in 2010, following reports "Prisoner X" was an Australian Jew linked to Mossad.
Defiant Iran announces uranium enrichment upgrade
Feb 13, 2013 12:32 EST
Iran on Wednesday announced an upgrade to its uranium enrichment machines, upping the ante even as UN experts were holding talks in Tehran on the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear drive.
