Israeli coalition deal approved

The Israeli parliament approves a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and the Kadima party of Shaul Mofaz.

Hunger striker in Israel hospital

A Palestinian who has been on hunger strike for 71 days in protest at his detention by the Israeli authorities is transferred to a civilian hospital.

Palestinian negotiator has heart attack

Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat is in hospital in Ramallah after suffering a heart attack, his wife says.

Netanyahu calls for Israeli poll

Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says he wants the country's general election to be held on 4 September, more than a year early.

Brother of Rabin killer released

The brother of the man who killed Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is released after more than 16 years in prison for complicity in the murder.

Israel closes Gaza shelling probe

The Israeli military closes an investigation into the killing of 21 members of an extended Palestinian family during its offensive on Gaza in 2009.

Israeli PM 'misleading' over Iran

Israel's ex-security chief says his country's leaders are "misleading the public" by saying a strike on Iran would stop it getting nuclear weapons.

Abbas backs VIP Jerusalem visits

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has spoken in support of Arab VIPS visiting al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

US concern at Israel outpost move

The US says it is concerned about reports that the Israeli government has decided to make legal under Israeli law three West Bank settlement outposts.

Israel authorises three outposts

Israel decides to make legal under Israeli law three settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank, drawing Palestinian condemnation.

Egypt's mufti visits Aqsa mosque

One of Egypt's leading Islamic clerics is criticised after praying at the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, despite Arab opposition to visiting Israel-controlled areas.

West Bank barrier threatens villagers' way of life

West Bank barrier threatens villagers' traditions

Netanyahu's power play pays off

PM emerges from coalition deal strengthened

Gazans 'inured' to endless conflict

Life under blockade and air strikes in Gaza

Israelis place hopes in Iron Dome against Gaza fire

Israelis put hopes in new missile defence system

VIDEO: Helicopter tour of West Bank and Israel

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a helicopter flight over the West Bank and Israel to understand the geography of the disputed land.

VIDEO: Israeli navy storms Gaza aid ship

Five years' capture in Gaza

As Israelis mark five years since hostage Gilad Shalit was abducted in Gaza, the BBC's Yolande Knell looks at the campaign to secure his release.

Q&A: Gilad Shalit release deal

Who are Hamas?

Who are Fatah?

Q&A: Palestinians' UN statehood plans

Mid-East talks: Where they stand

History of Mid-East peace talks

Q&A: Middle East talks

Jerusalem's troubled geography

Q&A: Israeli deadly raid on aid flotilla

Q&A: Israeli Arabs

Israeli new missile defence in action

Guide: Eased Gaza blockade

Q&A: Hamas leader's assassination