Frank-Walter Steinmeier aims to get first-hand picture following clashes between Palestinians, Israeli forces, a situation in which 'peace process isn't advancing', spokesman says.

In interview, Stewart responds to criticism on opinions about Israel and Judaism: 'I have people that I lost in the Holocaust and I just … go f-ck yourself. How dare you?'

Reports say militant leaders from the Islamic State group and al-Qaida met in northern Syria last week and agreed to stop fighting eachother, Syrian opposition offical and rebel commander tell AP.

The army is laying off thousands of career soldiers, cutting back on reservists and promoting officers at a younger age - welcome to the new modern army of Israel.

Saban-led Friends of the IDF fundraiser in Beverly Hills draws Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Streisand – and $9 million from Oracle founder.

Al-Qassam Brigades official says 2,500-strong force to fight on the vanguard 'for liberation of al-Aqsa and Palestine.'

Izz ad-Din al-Qassam spokesman warns 'the fight is not over,' saying 'if the siege on Gaza and the obstacles for reconstruction remain, there will be a new explosion.'

For first time in many months, men of all ages will be allowed to attend the main Friday prayers at al-Aqsa, following meeting between Netanyahu, Kerry and King Abdullah in Amman.