Rightwingers on the rise in Israel
Ahead of elections in Israel, ultra-ultra-nationalists using overtly racist rhetoric are surging in the polls.
Romney 'would back Israeli strike against Iran'
An aide to Mitt Romney says the US presidential candidate is wooing Israeli support by promising to back any attack on Iran by Israel.
Hardliners in West Bank standoff
A house in the occupied territory has becoming yet another source of dispute in this conflicted area between Israel and Palestine.
Benetton in hot water over Unhate ad campaign
Italian clothes company Benetton has pulled a photo montage showing the pope kissing a leading imam from its new global ad campaign, Unhate.
Israel accused of gagging critics by drying up funding
Israel's senior Cabinet members have approved a Bill limiting foreign donations to political not-for-profit organisations.
Netanyahu spurns US pressure for Palestinian deal
The Israeli premier has spurned American pressure to make a significant gesture towards peace to stave off international support.
