Israel

Trendlines: Ukraine blowback on Middle East?

By PBS News Hour

News Wrap: Netanyahu says sanctions on Iran should be increased

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.S. and the world to not allow Iran to proceed with any part of its nuclear program in remarks during a visit to Washington. Also, the court martial…

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Obama to meet Netanyahu to appeal for Mideast peace talks

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

Seeking to keep a pair of delicate diplomatic efforts afloat, President Barack Obama will personally appeal for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward on peace talks with the Palestinians, while also trying to manage Israel's deep suspicion of…

Obama, Netanyahu to discuss Iran nuclear program in upcoming talks

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Ultra-Orthodox stage mass protest against military conscription

By Elisabeth Ponsot

Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews descended on Jerusalem on Sunday to protest a bill that would require members of their community to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.

What we're watching Sunday

By Kayla Ruble

PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from Sochi to Syria.

Israeli Defense Minister offers harsh words for Kerry's peace plan

By Andy Swab

Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vocally criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent peace initiative between Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

News Wrap: Israel holds state funeral for former PM Ariel Sharon

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Reflecting on the life and legacy of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

Margaret Warner reflects on the life of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dies at 85

By Larisa Epatko

Israel's Ariel Sharon, a decisive military commander and divisive prime minister, died Saturday. He had been in a coma since 2006. He was 85 years old.