Israeli settlement building 'runs contrary to peace', William Hague said after calling for an end to new construction in talks with the country's defence minister
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Foreign Office said it is 'urgently' investigating the implications for diplomatic relations after a British court issued an arrest warrant for Israel's former foreign minister... more
Voters have gone to the polls in Israel for a general election that pits Right-wing opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu against foreign minister Tzipi Livni and her ruling Kadima Party... more
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert apologised for the heavy civilian casualties during the Gaza conflict but warned that the military offensive would continue until rocket attacks on his country were halted... more
Her bid to become Israel’s first female leader since Golda Meir foundered on her refusal to condone political blackmail, winning her a ‘Ms Clean’ image. Ironically, Tsipi Livni is now using the war to reinforce her credentials for the top job... more
Gordon Brown has warned that there is no military solution to the Middle East crisis despite Israel's vowing an all-out war against Hamas less than 24 hours ago... more
After dodging US marshals and fleeing to Switzerland, one of the world's most secretive billionaires is putting his head above the parapet again... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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