Students in Gaza will soon have the option of taking Hebrew classes for the first time in nearly two decades.

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Gaza Journal: Hamas-Run Schools in Gaza Set Out to Teach Hebrew

The US has plans in place to attack Iran if other measures fail to stop it developing nuclear weapons, Washington’s envoy to Israel says.

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US strike plan on Iran ‘ready’

Peter Berg, director of the stand-up-and-salute-the-flag blockbuster “ Battleship ,” made some headlines this week because of a, um, candid interview he did with an Israeli reporter . So in defense of Mr. Berg, let me say that when I sat down with him earlier this week during his quick visit to Washington, D.C., he was a total gentleman. Read full article > >

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Peter Berg talks ‘Battleship,’ Rihanna’s toughness and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ movie

Turkey says it scrambled two military jets to chase away an Israeli plane which allegedly violated the airspace of Turkish-held northern Cyprus.

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Turkey jets ‘pursue Israel plane’

In a signed deal, Israeli authorities agreed to provisions like returning those in solitary confinement to the general prison population.

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Palestinians in Israeli Jails End Hunger Strike

President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority said Israel was withholding authorized weapons, and he expressed worries about a widespread prison hunger strike.

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Mahmoud Abbas Says Israel Is Hindering West Bank Security

Iran's president on Saturday downplayed the threat Israel poses to Iran, comparing it to an annoying bug, and said there is no war on the horizon between the two nations.

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Ahmadinejad: Israel a ‘mosquito’ to Iran

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dramatically bolstered his ruling coalition this week with a unity deal meant to help him thwart challenges from fringe factions. But Yoel Krois, a man with sidelocks past his shoulders and a record of confronting authorities, says he remains ready for a fight. Read full article > >

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Culture war looms as Israel pledges to end ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

The Israeli parliament approves a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and the Kadima party of Shaul Mofaz.

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Israeli coalition deal approved

Shaul Mofaz, now a deputy to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposes any rush into military action.

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Shaul Mofaz Broadens Israel Coalition’s Views on Iran

A Palestinian who has been on hunger strike for 71 days in protest at his detention by the Israeli authorities is transferred to a civilian hospital.

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Hunger striker in Israel hospital

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu strikes a surprise deal with the opposition Kadima party to form a new coalition, avoiding an early general election.

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Netanyahu agrees coalition deal

Parliament is expected to dissolve itself on Monday, with the popular vote scheduled for Sept. 4, rather than October 2013.

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Netanyahu Calls for Early Israeli Elections

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he wants to hold early parliamentary elections, a move intended to capitalize on his current strength as Israel builds its case for international action against Iran’s nuclear program. Read full article > >

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Netanyahu signals support for early elections in Israel

The Israeli military closes an investigation into the killing of 21 members of an extended Palestinian family during its offensive on Gaza in 2009.

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Israel closes Gaza shelling probe