The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Khalil Dawas was thought to have been recruited from Israeli jail but large parts of his story remain shrouded in mystery

US president says he will support Israeli attack on Iran’s missile programme

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

Israel's highest honour, the Israel Prize, will be awarded to a non-Israeli for the first time, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing during a White House visit that President Donald Trump will receive the prestigious award.

President’s impromptu news conference in company of Benjamin Netanyahu touched on Gaza, the possibility of further strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s tensions with Syria

Trump asked Netanyahu to avoid provocative steps and "calm things down,"

US president hosted Israeli prime minister to discuss stalled Gaza peace plan, Iran and an award for Trump

Israeli prime minister’s Florida trip included announcement that he will award Trump with Israel prize

Trump’s complaint came as Netanyahu announced he would award president with his country’s highest cultural honor, the Israel Award

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s peacemaking agenda — and specifically his ability to reach meaningful, lasting agreements — is being put to the test, writes John Bowden

Trump said he expected the reconstruction of Gaza to begin "pretty soon" but gave no further details about a timeline or who would be responsible for the construction.