Establishment of full diplomatic links defended despite Arab League resolution

Concern rising over stark implications of deal between UAE and Israel

Netanyahu threatens war despite impending election after two sides exchange fire

Palestinian president says US peace plan has created an atmosphere of escalation ‘by trying to impose fake facts on the ground’

Cutting-edge system can intercept rockets, mortar shells, drones and anti-tank missiles

Attempt to upgrade diplomatic representation in Tehran in exchange for help in securing release ‘cynical and disquieting’

‘Iranian attack on Israel is clear proof of the purpose of Iranian entrenchment in Syria’

Second day of violence between Israel and Islamic Jihad after militant leader assassinated

Killing of leading member of Iran-backed militants threatens major escalation

Weekend military leave is cancelled as troops carry out door-to-door searches in Palestinian villages around Bethlehem

Moves comes in protest over demolition of Palestinian homes earlier this week

Statement comes in response to calls from US president for talks on new nuclear deal

Campaigners reject claims they are being ‘anti-Israel’ and say they are not extremist

Intense fighting appeared to come to halt in early hours of Monday

Four wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza after Fajr projectiles fired at Tel Aviv in error

Tensions have risen in Gaza over Israel’s response to protests at the frontier during the past year

President begins consulations to form new government

Both sides agree to ‘meet quiet with quiet’ after most serious escalation since 2014 war

A quarter of a century after Oslo accords, Palestinian state looks as far away as ever

Tehran replaces North Korea as US administration’s choice for primary external target