Jack Khoury

A senior member of the Syrian opposition who is taking part in preparations for the conference told Haaretz that the date the parties are trying to reach agreement on for the opening of the conference is June 10.

Israel Police say there are signs of violence on the bodies, and that they are investigating whether the girls were murdered.

Palestinians say the 12-year-old died during a shootout with the IDF at the start of the second intifada; Israeli committee disagrees.

Syria's President Assad said that Israel tells Syrian 'terrorist groups' which sites to attack and how to attack them, according to an exclusive interview with Argentine newspaper Clarin.

Four Iranians are also reportedly dead after rebels forces fired at two vehicles belonging to the Syria regime near Homs.

In joint White House press conference, President Obama cites need for further evidence before making Syria decision; Erdogan: Turkey in 'full consensus' with U.S. on need to end Syria bloodshed.

Several Israeli security forces wounded by rocks, fire bomb; Palestinian president reiterates call for independent Palestinian state based on '67 borders.

Iran reportedly convinced President Bashar Assad to assist and supply Hezbollah in opening a new front against Israel from Syrian territory.

The Syrian president still has a chance to achieve military gains before Russia and the West intervene with a political solution to the crisis. In any case, his staying power hasn't run its course.

Vandals claim to be avenging Eviatar Borovsky, who was stabbed last month by a Palestinian; in separate incident, racist slogans sprayed on door of Arab students' apartment.

Israeli soldiers and Palestinians exchange fire in arrest operation at refugee camp, witnesses say

Hordes of demonstrators scale fences of the embassy after the Jordanian parliament votes to expel the Israeli ambassador from Amman.

In interview with Haaretz, PFLP-GC source casts doubt on report in Alawite Syrian newspaper alleging that the Assad regime encouraged response attacks against Israel; source says escalation unexpected to ensue, as both sides likely to exercise restraint.

Two mortars fired from Syria fell in an open area on the Golan Heights Monday afternoon, causing no injuries or damage.

Iron Dome deployed, airspace closed; security cabinet sends reassuring messages to Damascus.

Senior Iranian officer says 'resistance' forces will retaliate against Israeli aggression.

Simon Saadati was detained by Lebanon after crossing the border Wednesday; IDF does not officially confirm report that he will return Sunday, but military sources say Red Cross report is likely credible.

Michel Suleiman brands alleged Israeli sorties into Lebanon's air space as a continuation of Israel's 'policies of aggression.'

IAF reportedly conducts several sorties, including simulation of low-altitude attacks, amid concerns for chemical weapons transfers from Syria to Hezbollah.

The Arab League declared it will allow small shifts in Israel's 1967 border as part of its Mideast peace plan.

PA official says recent talks between Arab League representatives and Washington have not changed anything.

Former Assad army general asserts he used harmless substance instead; statement aired on an anti-Assad TV channel, raising questions over veracity of claims; Syrian rebels claim Assad used chemical weapons near Damascus last week.

While Hezbollah denies it is responsible for the drone that entered Israeli air space, an opposing group warns that this is a continuation of operations that could prove dangerous for Lebanon.

Announcement based on agreements between Fatah and Hamas reached in Cairo and Doha. However, Hamas says it was not consulted, demands talks include wide-reaching reform in all aspect of government and institutions.

Ahmed Qatamesh's administrative detention was recently extended by four months; Shin Bet says he is a senior activist in a terrorist organization, despite his claims that he has not been involved with the PLO for over ten years.

Israel's alleged attack on a munitions convoy bound for Lebanon may have inadvertently thrown the Syrian president a lifeline, just as rebel Syrian groups seek a nonviolent solution to the civil war.