When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago this week, the encounter will mark more than a diplomatic reunion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has a series of vexing choices to make in the year ahead on issues including Gaza, conscription and a judicial overhaul, with elections looming.

Israel becomes first nation to recognize Somaliland, formalizing ties as Netanyahu and Abdullahi sign declaration.

Opening the Rafah crossing in both directions would let Palestinians who left Gaza enter again, but had to withdraw after pressure from coalition members.

Leaders agree Gaza must be demilitarized and Iran kept from rebuilding, but with Hamas winning the peace and Hezbollah rearming, PM wants enemies to fear more attacks

A hacking group calling itself Hanzala has claimed to have obtained sensitive personal and political information linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that it plans to publish the materials in the coming days.

JERUSALEM, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Israel's parliament gave the initial go-ahead on Wednesday for a government-empowered inquiry into the surprise October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on southern Israel rather than the expected independent investigation demanded by families of the victims.