National Library of Israel plans to scan and upload to internet hundreds of thousands of pages from Jewish newspapers from 19th century to present.

U.A.E. alleges Mossad orchestrated the assassination of a top Hamas commander in January 2010, asked U.S. to provide credit card details linked to suspects; U.S. last year denied ever receiving such request.

Israel will not apologize to Turkey for the interception of and loss of life on board a Gaza-bound ship.

Egyptian security forces found a weapons stockpile, including the missiles, in an abandoned warehouse in Sinai, Palestinian media reported.

State Dept. says Washington determined to ''bring both parties back into direct negotiations'' despite FM dismissing chance of deal with PA.

Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been found guilty of embezzlement and theft.

Nearly 3.5 million tourists visited Israel during 2010, according to preliminary figures released Monday by the country's Tourism Ministry.

Gaza residents and militia commemorate over 1,300 dead in 2008 Gaza offensive with demonstrations across the coastal enclave.

Gamal Mubarak, son of current Egypt President Hosni Mubarak, says the ruling party will meet by July to choose its candidate.

Responding to Lieberman's attack on Turkey, PA, and Netanyahu's policies, the defense minister emphasizes need to reach peace with Palestinians, normalize ties with Turkey.