Mideast Conflict Video

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Thursday he will not seek re-election as he voiced frustration with the US position on Israeli settlements and delivered a major blow to Washington's Middle East peace efforts. Full Story »

Israeli naval commandos intercepted a ship carrying "hundreds of tonnes" of arms which officials said were being sent from Iran to the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. The haul from the Francop ship is among the largest ever seized by Israel, containing hundreds of ammunition crates packed into shipping containers, many hidden behind sacks of cement.  Full Story »

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday the future of Jerusalem must be on the agenda of any Middle East peace talks, as the Palestinians again took Israel to task over Jewish settlements in the disputed holy city. Duration: 00:52 Full Story »

Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was carrying hundreds of tons of weapons from Iran bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas — the largest arms shipment Israel has ever commandeered. (Nov. 4) Full Story »

Israel says Gaza militants tested new rocket Full Story »

Jewish settlers took over a Palestinian house in East Jerusalem after a court ruled in their favour following a lengthy landownership dispute. Full Story »

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday moderated her praise for Israel's offer to restrain, but not stop, building settlements in Palestinian areas, but said it still falls short of U.S. Expectations. (Nov. 2) Full Story »

The Palestinians on Sunday accused U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton of undermining progress toward Mideast peace talks after she praised Israel for offering to curb some Jewish settlement construction. (Nov. 1) Full Story »

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Israel to make a new push to resume stalled Mideast peace talks. In a joint news conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's eager for advancement. (Oct. 31) Full Story »

Katyusha rocket fired from Lebanon towards Israel Full Story »

Amnesty International says Israel is denying Palestinians fair access to water. A report released Tuesday accuses Israel of violating international law by restricting Palestinians' water access. Israel has rejected the allegations. (Oct 27) Full Story »

A report by the human right groups Amnesty International says that Israel is preventing Palestinians from receiving enough water in the occupied territories. Full Story »

Amnesty International has accused Israel of denying Palestinians adequate access to water while allowing Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank almost unlimited supplies. Israel's brief military offensive on the Gaza Strip at the start of the year damaged water reservoirs, wells, sewage networks and pumping stations. Duration: 02:09 Full Story »

Hundreds of Hamas supporters took to the streets of Gaza City, protesting violence incidents in Jerusalem. Full Story »

Lebanese chefs have broken their third Guinness world record for food this year. On Sunday, they made the biggest tabbouleh in the world, one day after making the biggest dish of hummus. Images Full Story »

Palestinians in Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza voice mixed reactions to President Abbas's call for January elections while Hamas refuses the decision. Full Story »

A Palestinian man heckles Middle East envoy Tony Blair, calling him a "terrorist" during tour of a West Bank mosque before being subdued by bodyguards. Full Story »

Israel: Hezbollah turning Lebanon into powder keg Full Story »