Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel faces 'serious challenges': outgoing bank chief
Jan 30, 2013 11:00 EST
Israel's central bank governor Stanley Fischer who is to step down from his post early, said on Wednesday he was leaving the economy in good health but warned of "serious challenges" ahead.
Israel in one-off transfer of frozen Palestinian funds
Jan 30, 2013 06:11 EST
Israel said on Wednesday it had released $100 million of the tariffs and tax monies it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, which were frozen last year as punishment for the UN bid.
Israel in transfer of frozen Palestinian funds
Jan 30, 2013 02:23 EST
Israel said on Wednesday it had released $100 million of the tariffs and tax monies it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, which were frozen last year as punishment for the UN bid.
British paper sorry for 'inexcusable' Israel cartoon
Jan 29, 2013 15:30 EST
The acting editor of Britain's Sunday Times newspaper apologised Tuesday for a "grotesque" cartoon that sparked accusations of anti-Semitism when it was printed on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Israeli vote doesn't nail shut door to peace: Clinton
Jan 29, 2013 12:29 EST
The outcome of Israel's elections did not torpedo hopes for peace with the Palestinians, but instead opened up a new chance for dialogue, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argued Tuesday.
Israel central bank chief resigns
Jan 29, 2013 11:30 EST
Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer has submitted his resignation and will leave his post in June, two years before the end of his second five-year term, the central bank said on Tuesday.
Bank of Israel head to step down early: statement
Jan 29, 2013 10:02 EST
Israel's central bank said on Tuesday that its governor, Stanley Fischer, will step down in June, two years before the end of his second five-year term.
Murdoch apologises for 'grotesque' Israel cartoon
Jan 28, 2013 17:48 EST
Rupert Murdoch apologised on Monday for a "grotesque" cartoon carried in one of his British newspapers showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu building a wall with Palestinian bodies.
US congratulates Netanyahu on Israeli election
Jan 28, 2013 12:58 EST
US President Barack Obama spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to congratulate him on his Likud Party's showing in last week's general election.
Israel deploys air defence, diplomacy on Syria concerns
Jan 28, 2013 09:15 EST
Fearing that Syrian chemical weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants, Israel is taking diplomatic and military steps to prevent it, local media and a security source said on Monday.
Syria reform delays a ?grave error?, says Russia
Jan 27, 2013 22:24 EST
Russia's prime minister has said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a "grave, perhaps fatal error" by delaying political reforms, as Damascus courted opposition forces.
Israeli government approves Bedouin settlement plan
Jan 27, 2013 16:05 EST
Israel on Sunday approved a plan to settle tens of thousands of desert-dwelling Bedouin in permanent townships, triggering criticism from opponents who say it will displace many from their traditional lands.
Israel PM wants broad coalition to handle 'security threats'
Jan 27, 2013 14:39 EST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he would seek a broad and stable coalition to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions and the possible transfer of Syrian weapons.
Door closing on two-state solution: Jordan's king
Jan 25, 2013 15:29 EST
The door is closing on the chances of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and will be firmly shut by the end of US President Barack Obama's second term, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned Friday.
Israel PM 'offers Lapid foreign, finance posts'
Jan 25, 2013 10:18 EST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid, Israel's newest political star, the post of foreign minister or finance minister in a new government, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Kerry 'to visit Jerusalem, Ramallah in February'
Jan 25, 2013 05:29 EST
Senator John Kerry, on track to become the next US secretary of state, is to visit Jerusalem and Ramallah in February to examine ways of reviving the peace process, an Israeli daily reported on Friday.
Israel talks of military option as Kissinger warns over Iran
Jan 24, 2013 19:48 EST
Israeli officials said Thursday that military action against Iran needed to stay on the table, as former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger warned of a crisis over Tehran's nuclear ambitions in the "very foreseeable future".
Israel coalition talks centre on king maker Lapid
Jan 24, 2013 14:43 EST
Former TV anchor Yair Lapid, whose centrist Yesh Atid shot to prominence in Israel's elections, was at the heart Thursday of Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition talks, after rejecting a centre-left alternative.
Poll results give Netanyahu 31 seats, centrist Lapid 19
Jan 24, 2013 13:39 EST
The results of Israel's election keep premier Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu list the largest in parliament with 31 seats ahead of Yair Lapid's centrist Yesh Atid at 19, an official said on Thursday.
Israel coalition talks centre on kingmaker Lapid
Jan 24, 2013 12:25 EST
Former TV anchor Yair Lapid, whose centrist Yesh Atid shot to prominence in Israel's elections, was Thursday at the heart of Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition talks, after rejecting a centre-left alternative.
