Nabil Amro says recognition would have to be approved by referendum, could be possible if done in a way that doesn't embarrass Abbas or weakens a possible agreement.

Protesters threw stones at soldiers on other side of the border, attempt to sabotage fence.

OPCW believes mission can be done in a shorter time frame, says new plan is inadequate.

Berlin to offer consular assistance to Israelis in states Israel has no official diplomatic representation.

The water may be too cold for a swim, but beachgoers are undeterred.

In interview with Jeffrey Goldberg for Bloomberg, Obama says he will ask the prime minister on Monday: "If not now, when? And if not you, then who?”

Victim walking with group of ultra-orthodox men near Geha bridge, in Petah Tikva, stabbed in possible nationalistic-motivated attack.

Haredim claim massive Jerusalem protest attended by 600,000, double the police's estimate. Protesters called on haredi youth's 'stay strong, do not fall prey to incentives and sanctions'