The Irish Times

Saeb Erekat obituary: A passionate negotiator for the cause of Palestine

The senior Palestinian official saw achieving peace for his people as his destiny

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 06:41

Palestinian peace negotiator Saeb Erekat dies after contracting coronavirus

Key figure who helped shape Oslo accords had lung transplant three years ago

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 11:36

Barak announces left-wing alliance in bid to end Netanyahu’s rule

Party launched by former prime minister to run on joint list with Meretz party in election

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 20:18

Gaza takes receipt of €13m in suitcases

Israel backs Qatar’s initial payment as part of plan to end border violence

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 17:27

Israel’s divisive Nationality Law incites political backlash

Opposition chief Tzipi Livni apologises to Druze community for discriminatory law

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 18:01

Stone-throwers can be jailed for 20 years under new Israeli law

Tempers flare in Knesset as justice minister says ‘tolerance towards terrorists ends today’

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 17:56

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . the Israeli election

A sharp veer to the right has secured a fourth term as PM for Binyamin Netanyahu. What does it mean for a peace deal with the Palestinians?

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00

Israelis head to polls in an election too close to call

Incumbent Netanyahu sees comfortable lead wither as Zionist Union takes momentum

Sun Mar 15 2015 - 22:27

Benyamin Netanyahu on the back foot

Seeking a fourth term as president of Israel

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 00:00

Centre-left Zionist Union maintains lead in Israeli polls

New centrist formation Kulanu could end up with the balance of power

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 22:20

Israeli election: liberal atheist settlers bring price boom to Ariel

A place that exemplifies normalisation of settlements in Israeli life draws young people

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00

Israeli poll shows ruling Likud party trails Zionist Union

Panic in Likud ranks as Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog and centrist Tzipi Livni’s joint Zionist Union are projected to win 25 seats, as opposed to 21 for Netanyahu’s Likud

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 19:29

Bibi or Bougie? Israelis go to polls in an election that could redraw the political map

A campaign dominated by housing and the cost of living has left the peace process sidelined

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 20:00

Binyamin Netanyahu accuses Israeli election rivals of being weak on security

Israeli prime minister’s Likud party facing growing challenge from Zionist Union

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 01:21

Excessive spending of state funds by Netanyahu revealed

Audit points to possible criminal misconduct by Israeli prime minister and his wife

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 01:00

Israeli minister wants West Bank settlement for French Jews

Uri Ariel’s housing plan for French immigrants draws criticism from opponents

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 18:51

Israeli election process thrown into chaos by corruption inquiry

Allegations involve transfer of public funds to NGOs and local councils

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 01:00

Israel agrees on March 17th election, says radio station

TV polls show Netanyahu’s Likud party will emerge as largest group in parliament

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 12:21

Netanyahu dismisses ministers as Israel goes to election

Tzipi Livni and Yair Lapid accused by prime minister of plotting against him

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 21:01

Israel’s move to lay down fundamental law on Jewish state

Tue Nov 25 2014 - 00:00

Israel reacts to heightened fears with added security measures

Move by Ashkelon mayor to ban Arab workers condemned by Netanyahu

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 22:31

Israeli settlement plan prompts warning by Palestinians

Netanyahu approves construction of more than 1,000 homes in east Jerusalem

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 19:01

Israeli minister criticises appropriation of West Bank land

Justice minister Tzipi Livni says decision damages Israel’s security

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 01:00

Israelis show overwhelming support for Operation Protective Edge

Polls find 95% of Jewish Israelis believe military action in Gaza is necessary

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00

Netanyahu faces fierce criticism as cabinet in disarray over crisis

Prime minister sacks deputy defence minister over ‘irresponsible’ comments

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:01

Ehud Olmert jailed for six years on bribery charges

Prison term for former Israeli prime minister to begin on September 1st

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:05

Angry reaction in Israel over Kerry ‘boycott’ remarks

US secretary of state warned state might suffer boycotts if talks fail

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00

Shatter calls for international assistance for Lebanon

Justice Minister made comments on Middle East tour after observing devastation caused by Syrian civil war and overwhelming influx of refugees

Thu Nov 28 2013 - 01:00

New Israeli Labour leader open to working with Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog promises to rebuild party

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 01:00

Israeli Bill could undermine peace talks

Bill requires super majority in Knesset to discuss future of east Jerusalem

Tue Oct 22 2013 - 01:00

Middle East peace talks get under way

Media blackout implemented as Israeli and Palestinian negotiators attempt to reach deal within nine months

Thu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00

Middle East peace talks resume in Jerusalem

John Kerry determined to clinch deal despite scepticism

Wed Aug 14 2013 - 01:00

Israel moves to boost West Bank settlements before peace talks

Ninety settlements were included on new national priority areas map approved by government

Mon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

Israel and Palestine aim to agree peace deal within nine months

US brokered talks, first between the sides since 2010, described as ‘positive’

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 19:23