Hassan Hijazi, 28, says he hitched ride to central Israel with peace activists. 'I wasn’t scared of police, I wanted to reach my place of origin in Jaffa'

Abbas spokesman comments on Netanyahu's address to Knesset, says it won't change Palestinian plans. Meanwhile, Saeb Erekat slams Israel, but claims 'peace agreement can be settled within two days'

Munich prosecutor's office says 91-year old convicted Nazi war criminal still poses flight risk, files appeal against five-year prison sentence, immediate release

Hoping to settle corruption allegations, Suzanne Mubarak turns over property, funds worth $3 million to state

Conservative US media figure plans on staging rally 'to restore courage' in Jerusalem in August

Dominique Strauss-Kahn's fight against assault, attempted rape charges takes blow as court finds grounds to remand him to Rikers

Palestinian president publishes NYT opinion piece, says 'choice is not between Palestinian unity or peace with Israel; it is between a two-state solution or settlement-colonies'

US president's coming speech about Washington's Mideast policy to demand PA recognize Israel, drop unilateral UN bid for statehood, while urging Israel to return to '67 lines, cease settlement expansion