32% of Israelis think US Jews should stay out of peace process

Poll finds nearly a quarter of Israelis are against accepting input from American Jewry on religious issues, but 66.3% of Israelis see the US Jewish community as having a positive influence on Israel's national security.

Peres throws his weight behind US plan to arm Syria rebels

President rejects fears rebel weapons could be turned on Israel.

Knesset approves proposed budget cuts, despite opposition

58 lawmakers voted in favor of the proposed cuts and 44 opposed.

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'Arabs go home' sprayed on houses of Abu Ghosh

Police say 28 cars tires punctured, houses sprayed with graffiti in Arab village in probable "price tag" attack.

Obama, Putin express cautious optimism over Iran

Two meet privately after G8 press conference over new deal on destroying nuclear material to prevent spread of weapons.

Balad pushes bill to make Arabs autonomous minority

MK Jamal Zahalka, tells 'Post' proposed legislation is for Israel to recognize Arab citizens as national minority, fulfill obligations.

Putin faces isolation over Syria as G8 ups pressure

World leaders line up to pressure Russian president into toning down support for Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Clinton: Israel must make peace in order to survive

Former US president says "no alternative" to the creation of a Palestinian state; says Israel must "prepare for the worst."