Ahead of talks in Turkey, Iran has invited Russia, China and the EU, but not the U.S., to view its nuclear facilities.

He declines to confirm whether among the issues discussed was captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit

According to U.S. diplomatic memos, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wanted to agree to UN-backed nuclear fuel swap deal in 2009 but faced internal pressure from hard-liners.

Peres' attempts to salvage visit unsuccessful; president angry over irreparable harm Ministry workers causing to Israel.

Denmark and Sweden said Wednesday they had foiled a ''Mumbai-style'' plot by Islamic extremists to massacre staff at a Danish newspaper that published caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

However, Ashkenazi says, Hamas and Hizbullah are the biggest threat, with over 40,000 rockets and an ability to attack any point in Israel; IDF prepared for a major war in 2009.

Officers on patrol opened fire on the infiltrator after he refused orders to stop, hitting him twice in the stomach.

While CNN's Arabic site honors Turkish PM for diplomacy, journalists criticize Edrogan's foreign policy on Iran. 'He is scared of angering Ahmadinejad,' columnist writes

In Alexandria's Mary Mina Monastery, last night's New Year celebrations and prayers have been overshadowed by mourning

It has been known for some time that the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas is operating in the Egyptian Sinai. But Israel is not the only victim of this development. African migrants and refugees seeking asylum in Israel have reportedly been captured and grossly ill treated by the Palestinian militants.