The US, UK and France want UN-sanctioned use of force should Syria fail to allow destruction of its chemical weapons, but Russia disagrees.
Benjamin Pogrund responds to readers who have had a lot to say about his column, Israel is not apartheid SA.
Israel: Opposing lobby groups vie for public and government support as anti-Zionist protests reveal anti-Semitism.
A small, economically powerful Jewish minority has a perfect right to try its hand at some arm-twisting.
The controversial "Shoot the boer" struggle song has taken on a new form, "Shoot the Jew", which even pro-Palestinian activists have condemned.
Any military action against Syria will have consequences beyond the region and leave Israel in flames, says Iran’s army chief of staff.
The row at Wits over an alleged racial and ethnic profiling tactic by Zionist organisations to control access to a jazz concert has intensified.
The row at Wits over an alleged racial and ethnic profiling tactic by Zionist organisations to control access to the a jazz concert has intensified.
Israel is bolstering its defence systems ahead of a possible US attack on Syria that could spill across the Jewish state’s northern border.
A journalist with an intimate knowledge of both states explains why the comparison is wrong.
South African Jews may vary widely on their stance to the Israeli state, but official bodies for the community are fiercely pro-Israel.
Daniel Seaman, in charge of promoting Israel’s image online, has been ordered to stop posting ‘unacceptable’ comments on his Facebook page.
Opponents to the release of the first 26 of 104 Palestinian prisoners before peace talks resume have 48 hours in which to appeal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged his cabinet to approve the release of 104 Arab prisoners.
Israel will not bow to the Palestinians’ demand on the borders of their future state, but will meet their request for the release of some prisoners.
Israel has agreed to a long-standing Palestinian demand to release Palestinian prisoners in order to resume peace talks.
Israel and the Palestinians have laid the groundwork for resuming peace talks after an almost three-year stalemate, the US has announced.
Boycotting Jewish settlements is a stark reminder that Europe is tiring of the stalled ‘peace process’.
A furious Ismail Coovadia has repudiated a bid to ‘honour’ him with trees planted on contested land.
A striking new documentary delves into the lives of Israelis and Palestinians living together but apart.
Israel has reached an agreement to send thousands of African migrants to an unidentified country, a plan that has elicited criticism and concern.
Roger Waters and Alice Walker pen open letters asking Keys to join cultural boycott of ‘unjust and unbelievably evil’ Israel
The country fears that sophisticated Russian arms could end up in the hands of its enemies.
UN Syrian rebels have seized three UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights in the third abduction in two months in the zone between Syria and Israel.
Israel’s prime minister is under fire for a costly lifestyle at taxpayers’ expense, just as his government slashes welfare benefits and raises taxes.
Although South Africa has condemned Israel’s air strikes on Syria, it has been cautious not to trample on the toes of the Middle Eastern country.
The ruling party has condemned the Israeli government, saying that it "can only escalate hostilities in the Middle East".
Benjamin Netanyahu has curbed building projects in Jewish settlements, say media reports, in a bid to help the US revive peace talks with Palestine.
Israel sought to persuade Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that recent air strikes around Damascus did not aim to weaken him.
Israel says it is phasing out white phosphorus smokescreen munitions whose use during its 2008-2009 offensive drew war crimes allegations.
Israel’s national broadcast authority has banned Eurovision contestant Moran Mazor from wearing a dress made by John Galliano.
Wrapping up a three day visit to Israel, US President Barack Obama has paid respects to the nation’s heroes and to victims of the Holocaust.