Israel

Ex-Defense Minister: Netanyahu Wanted To Attack Iran But Was Overruled

The Israeli premier pressed for military operations at least three times in recent years, according to Ehud Barak.
By Reuters

Israel Came Close to Attacking Iran, Ex-Defense Minister Says

By Jodi Rudoren, The New York Times

Ex-Israeli Defense Chief: Netanyahu Wanted To Attack Iran In 2010

By Haaretz

Israel Says It Killed 5 Militants In Syrian Golan Heights Strike

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Dan Williams, Reuters

Israel Launches Strikes Into Syria After Rocket Attack

The army said it holds the Syrian government responsible.
By Reuters

Palestinian Ends 66-Day Hunger Strike That Tested Israeli Policies

"He is starting to communicate and I am happy that medically he is on the right path."
By AP

Israel Suspends Detention Of Hunger-Striking Palestinian Prisoner

Mohammed Allan has been on a hunger strike for 65 days.
By AP

Palestinian Man Shot Dead After Stabbing Trooper, Israeli Police Say

The incident comes two days after a similar shooting.
By Reuters

Palestinian Shot Dead After Stabbing Israeli Trooper

Palestinian President Abbas condemned the shooting as a "grave escalation."
By Reuters

Unconscious Hunger Striker Tests Controversial Israeli Force-Feeding Law

The controversial law has elicited harsh criticism from Israeli doctors.
By AP