Strike ends after a week and a half; deal signed with Histadrut Labor Federation based on four 'pillars.'

Yuli Edelstein slams Abbas's decision to turn to int'l bodies in speech to 'Friends of Israel Initiative.'

Foreign minister defends Kerry, praises his efforts to bring about an agreement with Palestinians.

Majority of Bayit Yehudi MKs reportedly think party should leave coalition if 400 Palestinian prisoners freed, despite release of Pollard.

Diplomatic tensions on the rise as US secretary of state cancels Wednesday visit to Ramallah; PA says move is response to Israel not releasing prisoners.

The rise and fall of former prime minister Ehud Olmert will serve as a lesson to younger politicians: corrupt acts not noticed now, they could be found out years later.

US Secretary of state breaks from his travel schedule in Rome amid crisis over delayed prisoner release and Abbas's refusal to extend talks.

Thundering ruling shakes country, Judge also convicts former Jerusalem mayor Uri Lupolianski and 10 out of 13 individual defendants.

Fatah official says failure to release Palestinian prisoners would be ''slap in the face'' of Washington and American diplomatic efforts.

Army says it warned the two men to halt but opened fire at their legs when they failed to do so.