Iranian supreme leader hasn't been seen in public in three weeks, concerns about his health and possible power struggle growing. Reports in Syria: He met with delegation of Muslim clerics

As Hadash candidate, businessman duke it out for Nazareth city hall, one thing remains clear – MK Hanin Zoabi lost, receiving only 10.4% of votes. 'I never thought I would win,' she says, vowing to return to Knesset 'even though I don't miss it'

As Kerry, Netanyahu meet in Rome, Palestinian president calls on EU to boycott settlements. 'Such activities are a violation of international law,' Abbas says

New York Times reports US secretary of state failed to persuade Israel, Saudi Arabia that Washington 'will not drop its guard' in talks with Tehran. Unlike Israel, Saudi Arabia levels public criticism of Obama's Mideast policy

New York Times review based on Snowden documents shows how National Security Agency tracked 'high priority Israeli military targets', including drone aircraft and Black Sparrow missile system

Defense minister visits soldiers injured in Gaza border incident, says 'tunnel phenomenon' is reason for concern

Iran's supreme leader lashes out at Israel, says he's not optimistic about nuclear talks with world powers. Referring to US, he says 'We should not trust a smiling enemy'

Al-Watan releases first photos allegedly documenting ousted President Mohamed Morsi in jail. Article reveals three transcripts of conversations held by Morsi with prominent figures