In case that underlines sectarian tensions, Muslim man sentenced to death for killing two in dispute with Christians.

France and Britain failed to get the European Union support for their call to lift the arms embargo on Syrian rebels despite raising concerns about the use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Netanyahu said volatile situation in Syria prompted apology.

US President Barack Obama delivered a rousing speech directly to the Israeli people at a pre-scheduled address in Jerusalem Thursday afternoon, as he told the audience the Jewish State was rooted in 2the idea that people deserve to be free in a land of their own”.

Ya'alon, Hagel, congratulate one another on appointments in phone conversation, look to increase cooperation.Ya'alon, Hagel, congratulate one another on appointments in phone conversation, look to increase cooperation.

AIPAC-backed letter labels Palestinian UN bid “unacceptable”; J Street supporters urge Obama to reiterate commitment to 2 states.

Prime minister received invitation from Russian president, according to official; no date specified for visit.Prime minister received invitation from Russian president, according to official; no date specified for visit.

White House press secretary Joe Carney insists that the President Obama's message ''will be heard by Israelis who are both members of the Knesset and who are not”.

In 'Atlantic' interview, Jordanian king says it may be ''too late'' for two states, says Israel must choose apartheid or democracy.

French President Francois Hollande delivered a ringing condemnation of anti-Jewish feeling Sunday at a memorial service to the four Jewish victims of radical Islamist gunman Mohamed Merah.French President Francois Hollande delivered a ringing condemnation of anti-Jewish feeling Sunday at a memorial service to the four Jewish victims of radical Islamist gunman Mohamed Merah.