Pope Francis appealed for a cease-fire in Gaza, as he called for a global cessation of violence and peace in the Middle East, ...

The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday over their failure to conclude a ceasefire ...

The two sides appear closer than they have been in months to reaching an agreement that would bring home dozens of hostages ...

Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 20 people, Palestinian medics said Monday. One of the strikes ...

Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the ...

Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire in another ...

Israel and Hamas blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer - Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year ...

Defense minister said last week he'd freeze promotions of senior officers until investigations complete; IDF says probes will ...

Illuminated drones form the shape of a Spitfire during a spectacular display over Southsea Common at the end of memorial ...