Iranian President Hassan Rohani tops the bill of more than 40 leaders and 2,000 of the world's most powerful economic players expected at the mountainside gathering in the annual shindig that starts Tuesday.

American president expresses doubts about his three most significant Middle East interventions, but believes any progress is positive, even as Israeli forces try to torpedo talks

Days after Palestinians apologize for 'illegal presence of weapons' in Prague mission, Czech police find additional explosive on premises

Israel Antiquities Authority plan excavation in West Bank city of Hebron, intend to develop archeological park. Critics say dig aimed to legitimize Jewish settlement in 'occupied West Bank'

In British Telegraph interview, FM Avigdor Lieberman says current peace deal with Wadi Ara land swap is best future for Israel, says Arabs are unable to decide whether they're Israeli or Palestinian

Two rocket-intercepting batteries, Magic Wand long-range defense system intended for country's north remain on sidelines. Military representatives claim there will be significant consequences

Former prime minister and combat soldier will be remembered for his exploits in Israel's wars, the decision to leave Gaza, an infamous trip to the Temple Mount at the start of the second intifada - and the massacre at Sabra and Shatila in Lebanon

Ynet reviews the key events in the life of one of Israel's greatest political and military leads. Ariel Sharon 1928-2014