Netanyahu in hot water over $127k mid-air sleeping chamber amid austerity protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself wrapped in a blanket of controversy over his posh in-flight sleeping arrangements. It comes after reports that he and his wife had a $127,000 bedchamber custom-built for a flight to London.

May 12, 2013 18:26

US Defense Secretary: Israel to make its ‘own decision’ to attack Iran

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acknowledges that while Israel and the US share a commitment to ensuring Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, there "may well be some differences" on the question of when it might decide to go for a bomb.

April 21, 2013 13:01

‘Passive US risking last opportunity for two-state solution’- activist

The US has been monopolizing leadership in the Israeli- Palestinian peace process, but has so far been ineffectual, activist Mustafa Barghouti told RT, expressing concern that America’s inactivity might allow Israel to ‘kill’ the two-state solution.

April 03, 2013 19:29

Israeli PM apologizes to Turkey over Gaza flotilla deaths, agrees to compensation

In their first phone conversation since 2010, the Israeli PM has apologized to Turkish PM Erdogan for deaths in the Gaza flotilla raid, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. Israel also agreed to compensation for bereaved families.

March 22, 2013 14:58

US plan for Iran 'pinpoint strike' ready - report

The US is taking plans for a possible military operation against Iran “very seriously,” a senior Israeli security official, who is said to be in the know about aspects of the American plan, has told Haaretz daily.

March 20, 2013 16:52

Obama’s Endgame: War with Iran?

Will launching a catastrophic military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran be the defining moment of US President Obama’s two-term presidency?

March 15, 2013 10:43