Israel

Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attack

Israeli warplanes Monday attacked a Palestinian security headquarters for the second time in two days, responding to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and the launch of a rocket by Palestinian extremists.

Hamas Declares "All-Out War" Against Israel

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has called for war against Israeli soldiers and settlers after Israeli commandos killed four of the militant group's members at a West Bank hideout.

Israel Security Cabinet Severs Contact With Arafat

Israel cut ties with Yasser Arafat Wednesday, saying the Palestinian leader is "directly responsible" for a deadly attack on an Israeli bus that killed 10 people and injured more than 30 others.

Israel Security Cabinet Cuts Contact With Arafat

Israel Wednesday cut ties with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, saying Arafat is "directly responsible" for a deadly attack on an Israeli bus that killed 10 people and injured more than 30 others.

Israel Attacks Arafat Outpost

Israeli missiles Monday struck a security complex belonging to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The attacks followed a series of suicide bombings against Israeli targets over the weekend.

Israel Refuses to Withdraw From Palestinian Cities

Israel has rebuffed a demand from its closest ally, the United States, that it pull back from its broadest military incursion yet into Palestinian territory.

Israeli Forces Occupy Six Palestinian Cities

Despite mounting international criticism, the Israeli government continues to occupy ground seized after the Palestinian Authority failed to comply with Israeli demands to surrender militants.

Israel Issues Ultimatum Following Assassination

The Israeli government issued the Palestinian Authority an ultimatum Thursday: hand over the gunmen blamed for the killing the Israeli Minister of Tourism or face severe consequences.

Israeli Cabinet Member Assassinated in Jerusalem

Militant Palestinians today assassinated an Israeli cabinet member, sparking condemnation throughout the region and severely testing ceasefire efforts.

Arafat Declares Cease-Fire, Israel Suspends Military Action

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Tuesday announced he would unilaterally move to enforce a cease-fire in the troubled West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded by suspending all military action in the region.