'Deteriorating security situation' leads Israel to enforce new Gaza sanctions, claims UN body, but says sanction could have 'serious' effects if prolonged

Survey conducted by Palestinian think tank in West Bank, Gaza reveals drop in support for 'violent resistance', support for Hamas

Israel refusing to give in to demands for gestures of goodwill, believes Palestinians making demands for preconditions in bid to sabotage peace talks 'We are ready to discuss everything - in direct talks'

Website's library of US diplomacy features records of 1973 US ambassador to Israel, shedding light on Yom Kippur War, developments in region

Two men arrested on suspicion of attacking senior citizen because he was driving 'too slow' in search for parking spot. Accused men: He instigated confrontation

Two weeks after US president's visit, a partially-exploded rocket which penetrated roof found in Sderot preschool empty because of Passover recess

After several incidents in Syrian civil war spill over Israeli border, Defense Minister Ya'alon says Israel will avoid conflict; 'When the war will damage our interests – we'll respond,' he says

Rift between US-educated economist, Palestinian President Abbas leads to Fayyad's resignation. Abbas yet to accept resignation