US says bill allowing Israelis to return to settlements evacuated in 2005 violates commitment ex-PM Sharon made in exchange for Bush nodding at legitimacy of settlement blocs

Sales from offshore gas reservoir in 2022 rise to $2.5 billion; partners have plans to increase annual gas supply by about 2 BCM with new subsea pipeline expected in 2025

Dual Jordanian-American citizen Bassem Awadallah, imprisoned for allegedly helping king's half-brother plot takeover, suffering low sugar levels from three-week fast, lawyer says

Joint communiqué says Jerusalem won't discuss new West Bank units for 4 months, authorize outposts for 6 months, but PM, Hanegbi insist 'there is no change in Israeli policy'

Meeting in Red Sea resort of Aqaba will also be attended by US and Egyptian representatives; Israel's national security adviser, Shin Bet chief set to attend

Moshe Haliwa says guards cut straps off phylacteries before allowing him to fly to Dubai, 'humiliating' experience reminded him of Holocaust

Maher Ibrahim lost his job after he was seriously hurt by Israeli embassy guard's gunfire, in incident that killed 2 people and strained ties

As teams from Israel, Arab allies meet in UAE this week, senior US official says Arab states will be keeping eye on policies of new hardline Israeli government

Golden Dome of the Rock shrine on flashpoint site also on older version of 20 Jordanian dinar bill with image of late King Hussein; central bank circulated new designs in December

22-year-old Dina Khalil's relatives say she was transferred to Israeli hospital after one in Jordan refused to give her necessary treatment until she forked over exorbitant costs