Despite the ceasefire taking effect, there seems to be little incentive for both Israel and Palestine to continue peace and statehood talks.
Israel’s Defence Minister Ehud Barak has played down speculation that Israel intends to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.
Israeli Gilad Shalit has been freed after years as a Hamas prisoner, as hundreds of Palestinians exchanged for him received a hero’s welcome in Gaza.
Up to 300 000 take part in Tel Aviv, 50 000 in Jerusalem and 40 000 in Haifa in Israel’s biggest demonstration.
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak broke away from his centre-left Labour Party on Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US Vice-President Joe Biden that only a credible military threat can deter Iran from building a nuclear
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel could not extend a moratorium on housing construction in West Bank settlements.
A deal with the Palestinians will require a new approach to issues that have defied resolution, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
US President Barack Obama has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next week.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended a troubled US visit on Thursday, saying progress had been made.
Palestinians mounted violent protests in Jerusalem on Tuesday as US President Barack Obama’s envoy cancelled plans to return to the region.
United States Vice-President Joe Biden assured Israel on Tuesday of Washington’s commitment to its security.
Israel disclosed it would build 112 new homes in a Jewish settlement, a plan Palestinians said topped the agenda in talks they held with a US envoy.
Israel said on Wednesday the use foreign-born Israeli identities by a hit squad suspected of killing a Hamas militant did not prove Mossad did it.
