Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a key day Wednesday in his attempt to remain premier, with both a planned corruption hearing and his unity government talks nearing a dead end.

Netanyahu faces key day in bid to remain Israel Prime Minister

Israeli foreign minister Israel Katz praised US President Donald Trump in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. "I want to thank the President of the United States, Donald Trump, for his historic and brave decision to recognise Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people," Katz told the gathering.

Israeli foreign minister Katz praises Trump on Jerusalem move in UNGA speech

We know what Neanderthals looked like. Now, thanks to ancient DNA, Israeli scientists have unveiled the appearance of another of our ancient relatives. Very few clues exist about the lives of the Denisovans cousins of Neanderthals who went extinct around 50,000 years ago: three teeth, a pinky bone, and a lower jaw.

Israel scientists unveil the appearance of ancient human relative

Jordan summoned Israel's ambassador on Sunday in protest over "violations" at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the foreign ministry said. It summoned envoy Amir Weissbrod to voice its "condemnation and rejection of Israeli violations" at the highly sensitive site, where Israeli security forces clashed with Palestinian worshippers last week.

Jordan summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem 'violations'

Israeli security forces and Palestinian worshippers clashed at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site Sunday as overlapping Jewish and Muslim holidays led to tensions there, wounding dozens of Palestinians and four police.

At least 61 Palestinians injured after clash with Israel police at Jerusalem holy site

Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed on Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.

Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers clashed at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site on Sunday as overlapping Jewish and Muslim holidays led to tensions there, an AFP journalist reported.

Israel police, Palestinians clash at flashpoint Jerusalem holy site

BJP and TDP on Friday lashed out at Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy over the Andhra Pradesh government incurring expenses over his security on his Jerusalem trip with his family.

Opposition lashes out at Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan on his trip to Jerusalem

Israel has given rare approval to Palestinian homes in the part of the occupied West Bank it fully controls while also backing a large settlement expansion, ahead of White House advisor Jared Kushner's key visit Wednesday.

Kushner visits after Israel okays homes for Palestinians, settlers

Israeli government officials on Tuesday condemned the actions of Palestinians who hurled abuse and chairs at a Saudi blogger visiting Jerusalem as a guest of the Jewish state.

Israel condemns Palestinian attacks on Saudi blogger at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli forces began preparations to demolish homes near a military barrier on the outskirts of Jerusalem under the cover of darkness on Monday, in the face of Palestinian protests and international criticism.

Israel prepares to demolish homes on Jerusalem outskirts, stoking Palestinian fears

Israel began demolishing a number of Palestinian homes it considers illegal south of Jerusalem early Monday, an AFP journalist said, in a move which has drawn international concern.

Israel demolishes Palestinian homes in Jerusalem area: Report

Researchers in Israel said Monday they have pinpointed the site of an ancient Philistine town mentioned in the biblical tale of David seeking refuge from the Israelite king Saul.

Researchers say ancient Philistine town located in Israel

The White House on Saturday unveiled a USD 50 billion Palestinian investment and infrastructure proposal intended to be the economic engine to power its much-anticipated but still unreleased "deal of the century" Middle East peace plan.

White House proposes $50bn Middle East peace plan in Bahrain

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said it condemns any position adopted by an international body that supports prolonging occupation of Palestinian territories, including a US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit condemns any decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

A Palestinian stabbed and wounded two Israelis in annexed east Jerusalem on Friday before being shot dead, police said, despite tight security for Ramadan. One of the Israelis was in a critical condition and the other suffered serious wounds, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.

Two Israelis wounded in Jerusalem stabbings, attacker killed: Police

Israel moved closer towards a new election on Monday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to form a government after last month’s national ballot remained deadlocked.

Benjamin Netanyahu struggles to form government

Jerusalem To Israel, Gaza To Abbas: Here Are The Details Of the So-Called 'Deal Of The Century' Here is a report on the so-called 'deal of the century'; What's it? It is an American plan to bring peace to West Asia & resolve the conflict between Israel & Palestine. Parts of the plan have been leaked by various media reports.

Gravitas: Media reports unveil ‘Deal of the century’ details

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday got more time to put together a new coalition government after the initial 28 days granted him following last month's elections expired.

Israel PM Netanyahu gets more time to form new government

Live Lok Sabha phase 6 elections: Despite violence, West Bengal stuns with over 80% turnout till 6pm AAP's South Delhi candidate Raghav Chadha said on Sunday that voting in the city-state was a positive sign for his party but the BJP workers had done 'bogus votes' in Sangam Vihar during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election.

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Israeli forces destroyed two apartments of the Palestinian family accused of killing an Israeli woman in February. Soldiers surrounded the apartment located in the occupied West Bank on Thursday and later destroyed it with the use of heavy construction equipment.

Israeli forces destroy apartments of accused Palestinian

Israeli police arrested the Palestinian governor of Jerusalem, Adnan Gheith. The police and governor's lawyer Mohammed Mahmud said that he allegedly violated an order previously given to him by authorities.

Israel arrests Palestinian governor Gheith of Jerusalem

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