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IAEA head to Iran: Accept enrichment offer

The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog encouraged Iran to accept an offer to process its enriched uranium abroad, but also said he opposed additional sanctions if it did not. Read more »

Israel arrests five P.A. officers

Israel arrested five Palestinian Authority intelligence officers in the West Bank. Read more »

Abbas: Israel talking to Hamas

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Hamas. Read more »

Israel will send ship to NATO anti-terror force

Israel will send a warship to join a NATO anti-terror force, bolstering its ties with the alliance. Read more »

Anti-settlement evacuation sign found at base

A sign objecting to the evacuation of West Bank settlements was found at an Israeli army base, a violation of army protocol. Read more »

Boycott products made in settlements, Palestinians told

Palestinians have been asked to boycott large supermarket chains in the West Bank that sell fruit and vegetables grown in Israeli settlements. Read more »

Expat American still thankful to USA

One expat American says she sees no contradiction in celebrating a quintessential American holiday in Israel. Read more »

Thanksgiving tradition mostly lives for expat Americans in Israel

A look at how some Americans now living in Israel continue to mark the bountiful American holiday -- and others leave the tradition behind. Read more »

Fired waiter charged with killing six Israelis

A fired waiter, a Russian immigrant to Israel, was charged with killing his ex-employer and five members of his family. Read more »

Lebanese man accused of spying for Israel

A Lebanese citizen accused of spying for Israel was arrested by the Lebanese security service. Read more »

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