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- Jan 16
Media reports say chair of Israel Bar Association arrested
Israeli media report that the chairman of the country's Bar Association was arrested for allegedly trading sexual favors for judicial promotions
Jan 16 - Jan 15
'McJesus' sculpture sparks outrage among Israel's Christians
An art exhibit in Israel featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by the country's Arab Christian minority
Jan 15
- Jan 14
The Latest: Scuffles break out at tense Jerusalem holy site
Palestinian officials: Scuffles at tense Jerusalem holy site after mosque guards refuse entry to Israeli policeman
Jan 14 - Jan 14
In role reversal, Abbas pressures Hamas as Israel allows aid
Palestinian Authority ups pressure on Hamas amid renewed Gaza tensions as Israel allows Qatari aid to militant group
Jan 14
- Jan 12
Israel tried to wiretap Hamas in botched mission, group says
Gaza's ruling Hamas says Israeli undercover forces tried to install equipment to monitor the group's landline communications during a botched mission in November
Jan 12 - Jan 9
Ex-Israeli minister charged of Iran spying to serve 11 years
Israel's justice ministry says it's reached plea bargain with former minister accused of spying for archenemy Iran
Jan 9
- Jan 7
Israeli PM rejects corruption allegations in live address
In what was billed as a "dramatic announcement," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a prime-time address to again dismiss a series of corruption allegations against him
Jan 7
- Jan 3
Migratory birds make shapes over southern Israel
Starlings put on a dazzling display for birdwatchers - and some farm animals - in southern Israel, where they spend part of the winter.
Jan 3
- Jan 2
Israeli settlement activity appears to surge in Trump era
Israel, with little resistance from a friendly White House, has launched a new settlement push in the West Bank, laying the groundwork for what could be the biggest construction binge in years
Jan 2
- Jan 1
Israel's largest opposition bloc splits in new upheaval
Leader of Israel's Labor Party breaks up largest opposition bloc in latest political upheaval ahead of April elections
Jan 1 - Jan 1
Israeli PM says he won't resign over possible charges
Israel's prime minister says he will not give up his re-election campaign even if the attorney general decides to file criminal charges
Jan 1 - Dec 24
Scandals brewing, Netanyahu calls early election for April
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called early elections in early April, setting the stage for a three-month campaign clouded by a series of corruption investigations against the long-serving Israeli leader
Dec 24 - Dec 21
US fundraising site suspends Palestinian boycott account
A U.S. software company says it has blocked the fundraising account of the Palestinian-led boycott movement against Israel following a complaint by a pro-Israel group that the campaign has links to militant organizations
Dec 21 - Dec 6
Israeli operation targets Hezbollah cross-border tunnels
The Israeli military has launched an open-ended operation to destroy what it said was a network of attack tunnels built by the Hezbollah militant group.
Dec 6 - Dec 3
Israeli authorities recommend charges of bribery, fraud for Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Police and the Israeli Securities Authority announced the conclusion of a joint investigation into the conduct of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
Dec 3 - Nov 14
- Nov 14
Gaza cease-fire holds, while Israel's government may collapse
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigned over the ceasefire.
Nov 14 - Nov 14
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire after days of intense violence
The ceasefire agreement resulted in Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigning in protest.
Nov 14 - Nov 14
10 Palestinian militants, Israeli commando killed in Gaza following botched Israeli military operation
Hamas says Israel botched an assassination operation inside Gaza.
Nov 14 - Nov 13
Violence in the Gaza Strip
ABC News' Molly Hunter discusses the latest violence in the Gaza Strip, where recent clashes represent the most serious escalation near Gaza since 2014.
Nov 13 - Nov 12
- Oct 18
American student can enter Israel, nation's top court rules
She had been detained for over two weeks.
Oct 18 - Sep 26
Trump backs two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict
"I like two-state solution," Trump said in response to a reporter's question about whether his administration's forthcoming peace plan would include such a scenario.
Sep 26 - Sep 25
Israel under threat in shifting Middle East diplomacy: Analysis
Growing Iranian influence in neighboring Syria is worrisome for Israel.
Sep 25 - Jul 30
American college student swept out to sea in Israel found dead
TeNiya Elnora Jones was swimming near Tel Aviv when she was swept out to sea.
Jul 30 - Jul 24
Israel shoots down Syrian fighter jet
The fighter jet was "intercepted" by Patriot missiles in Israeli airspace, according to the IDF.
Jul 24 - Jul 20
Israel passes controversial Jewish nation-state law
Critics describe the law as racist and say it harms the rights of Palestinians.
Jul 20 - Jul 18
US Embassy in Jerusalem to cost more than $21 million -- nearly 100 times President Trump’s estimate
The State Department awarded Maryland-based company Desbuild Limak D&K a contract for $21.2 million to revamp security for the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Jul 18 - Jun 11
U.S opening new American embassy in Jerusalem
Trump igniting months of protests with his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Protests continue at Gaza border after deadliest day in years
ABC News' Molly Hunter reports from Gaza City a day after Israeli forces killed over 50 protesters.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Over 50 dead as US opens embassy in Jerusalem
More than 50 people, including eight children, were killed by the Israeli military in Palestinian protests that erupted Monday along the Gaza border, Palestinian authorities said.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Israel acted with 'restraint' in Gaza border clash: Haley
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley said Israel was facing Hamas extremists who incited people who lobbed flaming objects toward the Israeli side of the border fence and urged protest marchers to breach it.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
President Trump's video message played at US Embassy opening in Jerusalem
The president's remarks were met with a standing ovation during the ceremony.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
New US embassy opens in Jerusalem
Jared and Ivanka Trump are in Israel to witness one of President Trump's most controversial campaign promises fulfilled, recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
When Trump 'makes a promise, he keeps it,' Kushner says as Jerusalem embassy opens amid protests
Kushner also drew a standing ovation with his reference to Trump's announced withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Dozens dead in Gaza protests
Israeli forces reportedly shot and killed at least 55 Palestinians and wounded more than 1,200 during mass protests Monday along the Gaza border.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Tensions rise as the US prepares to move its embassy to Jerusalem
The opening of the embassy will coincide with the anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Israeli military blames Iranian forces for firing direct strike
The Israeli military says Iranian forces fired about 20 rockets into the Golan Heights from Syria, targeting its military in that Israeli-controlled region.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Israel launches missiles at Iranian military targets in Syria
The move was in response to an attack, allegedly by Iranian troops, in the Golan Heights.
Jun 11 - Jun 6
May 29, 2005: Mahmoud Abbas on Israel, terrorist organizations and his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip
"This Week's" George Stephanopoulos speaks with the Palestinian president after his meeting with President George W. Bush at the White House.
Jun 6 - May 15
Israeli troops kill 2 and injure hundreds, Palestinians say
Gaza was calmer on Tuesday after the deadliest day since 2014.
May 15 - May 15
Nikki Haley denies Gaza violence is related to new US Embassy in Jerusalem
Haley denied the violence was connected to the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
May 15 - May 15
Palestinian photographer's personal account of the violence in Gaza
Reuters photographer Ibraheem Abu Mustafa documents the protests and violence in Gaza.
May 15 - May 15
In shift, US backs Israel fully after global outcry over Gaza violence: ANALYSIS
Other countries have demanded that Israel stop using live gunfire.
May 15 - May 15
Over 50 Palestinians in massive protest are killed by Israeli military, bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014 war
More than 50 people have been killed, including eight children in Palestinian protests that erupted over the U.S. embassy's opening in Jerusalem.
May 15 - May 14
Controversial pro-Trump pastor gives blessing at Jerusalem embassy opening
Robert Jeffress has a history of making controversial remarks about religion.
May 14 - May 14
Israel wins Eurovision Song Contest with chicken dance
The biggest story in Israel is not the Iranian strikes last week.
May 14 - May 11
Opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem: What to know
Next week's inauguration marks a historic change in U.S. policy. Here's why.
May 11 - Apr 23
Natalie Portman snubs $1 million award, blames Benjamin Netanyahu
Actress Natalie Portman has drawn ire from her native Israel after declaring to boycott receiving an award known as the "Jewish Nobel."
Apr 23 - Apr 20
Palestinians stage protests along border with Israel
Four Palestinians were killed Friday amid protests.
Apr 20