US announces ban on International Criminal Court personnel investigating Israeli war crimes. Read more about Israel pounds Gaza after "mistaken" missile launch 

Israel declares TV station to be “terrorist organization,” paving way for more attacks on journalists. Read more about Israeli sniper fatally wounds Gaza child 

Gaza Palestinians abducted in Egypt four years ago return home. Read more about Khalida Jarrar leaves Israeli jail with "messages of freedom" 

European Jewish Association refuses to say how it raises $8.5 million per year. Read more about Leading Israel lobby group sees massive rise in budget  

Officials from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates move closer to Israel. Read more about Gulf leaders praise Israel ties in closed-door meeting 

Four Palestinians have died by military fire this week. Read more about Israel kills child in West Bank, protester in Gaza 

Withdrawal of PA personnel from Rafah crossing spells effective closure of the besieged territory. Read more about Mahmoud Abbas tightens Israel's siege of Gaza 

The real scandal is that repression is being enabled. Read more about Fraud probe opens into EU police mission for West Bank