Shamir served two terms as prime minister in 1980s, 1990s as head of right-wing Likud party, same party that rules Israel today
Palestinians have limited self-rule in Bethlehem, but say Israeli occupation preventing urgent repairs at traditional birthplace of Jesus
Government continues crackdown on what officials have described as 'infiltrators'
Statement from Israeli PM's office says Israel hopes new administration will respect 33-year-old peace treaty between the two countries
Armed Palestinian factions warn Israel to back off or face more rocket fire
Israel says deportation of 120 Africans to South Sudan is first step toward expelling thousands more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an 'axis of evil' is behind atrocities in Syria
Solemn ceremonies held in West Bank and Gaza Strip
The flood of illegal African migrants entering Israel tops agenda at weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem
Controversial decision stokes painful memories of the murder of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin
Airlines in Europe cancel tickets of more than 100 campaigners after Israel detains dozens of activists at the airport near Tel Aviv
Hailing from countries from all over the world, pilgrims descend on historic sites to mark event central to their faith
Deputy FM Danny Ayalon says Israel will not cooperate with a fact-finding mission of the UN Human Rights Council
Israel launches a series of air strikes on Gaza, killing at least 18 militants and civilians, including a 12-year-old boy
US and Israeli leaders disagree on ways to stop Iran from seeking nuclear weapons
Netanyahu says his talks with President Obama will focus on Iran’s nuclear program
Mission takes place amid growing American concern Israel is planning a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Khader Adnan, one of at least 4,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, is protesting Israel’s policy of administrative detention
Israeli PM Netanyahu says the only way to ensure Israel’s survival in a region is to continue to develop the nation’s military power
Russia says a military strike against Iran would be a "catastrophe" that would inflame tensions in the region
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