Thomas Helm

He promised simple, total victory. Not only did he fail to achieve it, but he also plunged Israel into a 'diplomatic tsunami'

Witnesses say activists seeking to break Gaza siege were abused in Israeli detention

Recognised as talented military leader, critics say new domestic intelligence director is too close to Netanyahu's far-right ideology and a danger to democracy

From West Bank annexation to confiscating diplomatic property, foreign missions are anxious about counter-measures Israel might take

Projectile launched from Yemen explodes in ball of fire in southern city

Critics dismiss comments by Israeli leaders as racist attempt to deflect blame

King Hussein Bridge to shut indefinitely, blocking Palestinians from international travel

Few cheers as Israel snubs Donald Trump and apparently fails to decapitate Hamas

Project to rebuild world's oldest church organ will transform understanding of medieval culture, experts say

Israeli call for West Bank areas to 'look like Rafah' as Hamas claims responsibility for shooting

Netanyahu hints at offensive after two gunmen open fire near Jerusalem

Airport near city of Eilat temporarily closed after air raid sirens failed to sound

Civilians imprisoned under 'unlawful combatants' laws include children and elderly woman with Alzheimer's

Trump envoy Mike Huckabee tells Israel 'desperate people do desperate things'

Call-up comes despite reports chief of staff opposed to offensive