When Israeli President Shimon Peres visits Rome next week, he will be among the first world leaders to meet the new pope Francis, who took office last month.
An Israeli official said this week that his country found evidence that the Syrian regime repeatedly used chemical weapons last month, arguing that President Bashar al-Assad was testing how the United States and others would react and that it was time for Washington to overcome its deep reluctance to intervene in the Syrian civil war.
''Suspicions are one thing, evidence is another,'' US secretary of defense says after Israeli intel officer claims chemical arms have been used in Syria; Hagel says he was not given findings on WMD use while in Israel.
European Union Foreign Ministers decided to ease oil sanctions on Syria in order to help the civilian population and support the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo tells Peres that Abbas asked him to convey a message to Israel that he would like to see confidence building measures regarding political prisoners and the problem of the settlements
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed his intention to travel to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in May despite repeated objections from the United States and from the Palestinian Authority.
Israeli Embassy in Kathmandu apprehend Iranian man who made ''frequent, suspicious visits'' to the Embassy area, reportedly planned a series of terrorist attacks on Embassy, Israelis tourists in the country.
US Secretary of defense, Ya'alon finalize arms deal that sells Israel V-22 Osprey aircraft, refueling tankers, advanced radars for jets; Ya'alon: Israel can defend self against Iran, but prefers diplomatic solution.
