Israel

Israel, Gaza in Heaviest Crossfire Since Truce

April 3, 2013, 10:33 am

Israel, Gaza crossfire: Several rockets hit southern Israel fired by Gaza militants on Wednesday. Israel launched an air attack on the Gaza Strip.

Israel Reopens Gaza Border Crossings

March 28, 2013, 8:27 am

Israel reopens Gaza border crossings, which had been closed since rocket fire during U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to the region.

Obama’s Trip to Israel Makes Subtle Gains (Videos)

March 24, 2013, 11:53 am

U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration did not raise high expectations that big changes would occur in the Middle East as a result of the president’s visit from March [...]

Rockets Hit Israel During Obama Visit: ‘Prickly’ Palestinian Reception

March 21, 2013, 6:59 am

Rockets hit the southern Israeli town of Sderot near the Gaza Strip several hours before President Barack Obama was received by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Obama Kicks Off First Presidential Visit to Israel

March 20, 2013, 9:56 pm

The visit is the first foreign trip of Obama’s second term as president, and the first visit he has ever made to Israel as president.

Obama in Israel (Photos)

March 20, 2013, 12:30 pm

Obama in Israel: President Barack Obama will be in Israel from March 20–23 to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leadership, as well as the King of Jordan.

Obama in Israel: Day One of Four-Day Trip

March 20, 2013, 10:52 am

Obama in Israel: President Barack Obama will be in Israel from March 20–23 to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leadership, as well as the King of Jordan.

Marathon Runner Dies in Barcelona

March 18, 2013, 5:18 am

A 47-year-old man had a heart attack while running the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital, the second marathon runner to die in the [...]