The summer war in Gaza, strained US-Israel relations and the lavish lifestyle of Hamas officials - these are the stories that captivated Ynet readers during 2014.

From failed peace talks, to Palestine recognitions across Europe, it has been a tough diplomatic year for Israel, and though the year ended with the successful attempt to block the Palestinians’ Security Council resolution, the conflict seems to be going from bad to worse.

From the war in Gaza to a papal visit and political infighting, it has not been a boring year in Israel - Ynet has chosen the top ten headlines of the past year.

Former American president talks about the role he played in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and shares stories about his friend Itzhak Rabin.

After a 20 year struggle and $2 million, Mazor Farm, which breeds and exports monkeys for medical experiments, will be shut down.

Analysis: From breakdown of talks to breakout of war in Gaza, Kerry endured series of frustrating failures while trying to mediate, resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Tehran says 'defense of Cuban government of their revolutionary ideals shows that isolation policies and sanctions against independent nations are ineffective.'

Palestinian workers who use the crossing daily say construction to create pedestrian crossing is not progressing and making conditions worse.