Researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov is believed held by the Shiite group Kataeb Hezbollah, and though not a US citizen, Washington's influence could help in her release, her sibling says

30 years ago, the Israelis and Palestinians signed an agreement many thought was set in stone. Now, as it lies battered and seemingly done for, here are the lessons we can draw

Far-right minister reportedly tells Netanyahu his party will boycott government until demands are met, but move will have little impact until Knesset returns for winter session

Businessman is reportedly injured in the leg during sail down Dalyan River, flown to hospital in helicopter

President warns Israel is facing a threat from within, calls for political leadership to show 'courage and responsibility' to reach a compromise

US secretary of state says Riyadh has made clear that Palestinian component is critical; says point of deal is to promote peace, not boost any specific current leaders

Nobel Prize winner and prominent former athletes who defected send letter to International Olympic Committee

Volker Turk also urges more action against online hate speech; billionaire says anti-defamation group makes baseless accusations of antisemitism

IDF says Palestinian explosive device meant to target troops near security fence exploded prematurely, as Hamas appears to return to regular provocations on frontier

State-run SANA news agency says ‘material losses’ also caused in attack in Tartus area, in northwestern part of country