Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.

It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan and the West Bank in the east, the Gaza Strip and Egypt on the southwest, and contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area.

Headlines Around the Web

Diamond battle kicks off in High Court

May 23 - Financial Times

Biden defends Obama on Israel

May 08 - Politico

Israeli partner says Egypt ends gas deal

Apr 22 - Financial Times

Officials gather for Iran nuclear talks

Apr 13 - Financial Times

Articles About Israel

Rare Treasure Trove Found in ‘Armageddon’ Megiddo Site
Rare Treasure Trove Found in ‘Armageddon’ Megiddo Site

By IBTimes UK

Archeologists in Israel have unearthed a rare treasure trove containing jewelry believed to be around 3,000 years old. (2:23 am)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD

Ashley Young
Euro 2012 Friendly Round-Up: England and Spain Register Wins, Germany and Holland Lose

By IBTimes UK

Roy Hodgson began his reign as the England boss with a win over Norway thanks to Ashley Young's goal. (2:05 am)

MORE TOPICS: PORTUGAL, GERMANY, MEXICO, POLAND, UKRAINE, MANCHESTER UNITED

Mursi
Egypt Election: Mohammed Morsi Vs. Ahmed Shafiq - Profiles Of The Front-Runners

By IBTimes

One represents Egypt's future -- the other its past. Who are Mohammed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq, Egypt's leading presidential candidates? (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, ELECTIONS, EGYPT, HUMAN RIGHTS

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband
'First Jewish Labour Leader' Ed Miliband Opens Up about Family History

By IBTimes UK

Miliband pens article in New Statesman, in which he declares: 'I would not be leader of the Labour Party without my family history.' (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: RELIGION

China-Israel Ties
China And Israel Expand Military Ties In Sign Of Growing Cooperation

By IBTimes

Top Chinese and Israeli military officials met in Beijing earlier this week, signaling increased cooperation between the two nations, that formerly regarded each other tepidly. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 5/25/2012

By CME Group

July corn was trading 7 1/2 cents higher into 7:30 AM central time. Outside market forces look slightly positive today with a weaker US dollar and some strength in other commodity markets. With high open interest for July corn and weak export demand ... (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: EGYPT, FLORIDA

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian Opposition Tried To Poison Assad’s Top Aides: Israel

By IBTimes

Israel believes this development marks a significant turning point in the Syrian crisis, namely that opposition groups have somehow crossed into Assad’s inner sanctum, raising grave doubts about the regime’s sustainability. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: IRAQ, LIBYA

Egypt Election
Egypt to Choose Between Muslim Brotherhood Candidate Mohammed Morsi and Mubarak's Ex-Military Man Ahmed Shafiq

By IBTimes UK

Unofficial exit results of the Egyptian presidential elections suggest Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi and Mubarak's former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq are set to face each other in a run-off. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: FACEBOOK, ELECTIONS, EGYPT

Model Refaeli arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film The Beaver at the 64th Cannes Film Festival
Maxim’s Hottest Woman Bar Refaeli Claims Men Never Hit on Her, 'No one flirts with me'

By IBTimes AU

Earlier this week, she was hailed Maxim’s “hottest” on their Top 100 list. But during a recent interview with Conan O’Brian, Bar Refaeli admits how no one hits on her. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: KATE MIDDLETON

Iran baghdad talks
Iran Agrees To Resume Nuclear Talks Next Month In Moscow

By IBTimes

The talks between the permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1) ended in Baghdad after two days of tough negotiations surrounding Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program, which Iran had threatened to walk out of following the P5+1's refusal to scale back economic sanctions. (May 24)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, EUROPEAN UNION

IBTIMES PROFESSIONAL
Get more of IBTimes

Stay connected with the IBTimes using your favorite social networks and online news applications: