Mark Regev, spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister, warns of Israel response to Palestinian "violation" of commitments by seeking statehood at the United Nations.

Ancient graffiti, etched into the walls of burial caves, tombs and quarries, have sent us a postcard from the past and given us a look into the minds of our ascendants. In a way, graffiti is like the Facebook of earlier eras. Arieh O'Sullivan goes on a quest for ancient graffiti in the Judean hills.

The social justice movement that has rocked Israel in recent weeks has shaken off years of apathy by the public and brought hundreds of thousands to the streets as they learn to exercise long dormant democratic freedoms. But Israelis have a lot to learn.   

The Israelis are gearing up for possible violent demonstrations by the Palestinians to coincide with their quest for UN membership.  Israel’s defense establishment has finally internalized that the Palestinians have seen the benefits of the “Soft power” tactics like those in the Arab Sprig. Massive protests that could arise during the UN decision are not expected to turn violent.

The United States of America’s new ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro presenting his credentials to Israel’s President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad  tells The Media Line about his efforts to prepare the ground for a declaration of a state by September.

The center of Jerusalem's urban renewal is the Mahane Yehuda market, popularly known as the “shuk” A new festival called Balabasta, or “come to the market stall” in Hebrew, is bringing musicians, performers and artists to a place better known for fresh tomatoes and surly vendors as part of a cultural renaissance downtown.