Chief Israeli negotiator expresses hope, but realizes process will be lengthy, difficult. 'We are not entering this process euphoric or with the expectation of a new Middle East,' she says. Settlers concerned renewed talks may lead to interim Palestinian state with temporary borders

Travelers witness haredi families running around monument in memory of fallen soldiers who died in '97 helicopter disaster 'as if it were a local swimming pool'

Original two-part film follows Golani Brigade combatants during hardships of basic training

Islamist militants use guerrilla attacks to challenge young government, UN troops, diplomats in country

Fadl Shaker, one of Arab world's most famous singers, becomes radical Sunni, wanted for death of 17 soldiers in clashes in Sidon

Bill will not be completed by summer recess, Knesset says, bringing into question draft of thousands haredim set to enlist in August

Major Dutch retailers' announcement of settlement products ban may bring boycott wave, but Israeli businessmen in West Bank claim their factories contribute to peace

Plenum approves draft bill on first reading following stormy debate. Ultra-Orthodox MKs tear shirt lapels to indicate mourning