Speaking with Army Radio, Deputy PM Dan Meridor says it is in Israel's interests to thwart a global recognition of a Palestinian state within 1967 borders.

Euphoria in anti-government strongholds is fading as Gaddafi forces ''draw line in sand'' on road to key town of Sirte.

The European Union sent experts into Libya Sunday to get ''real time'' information on humanitarian and evacuation efforts, as diplomatic activity intensifies in Brussels and at the United Nations.

In wake of Netanyahu plan to announce new peace plan in May, Defense Minister says that would be 'too late,' urging an immediate return to peace negotiations.

Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Britain, has been appointed as the Jewish state's ambassador to the United Nations.

A Hamas delegation from Gaza reportedly is en route to Syria to discuss a possible deal for the release of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

A new poll in France reveals that Marine Le Pen, head of the extreme-right National Front party would defeat President Nicholas Sarkozy in next year’s presidential elections.

Investigation by Judea and Samaria District Police into clashes which erupted during demolition of illegal structures in Havat Gilad outpost found that police acted in a 'professional and restrained' manner.

Heavy shooting reported in Tripoli, as protests against Muammar Gaddafi's more than 41-year-old rule continue.

Speaking days after the Prime Minister's Office indicated the premier was preparing a new policy speech, the opposition leader says 'a speech cannot replace policy.'