Thousands of Egyptians demonstrate against Israeli attacks
Thousands of people protested in Egyptian cities today against Israeli air strikes on Gaza and Egypt's president pledged to support the Palestinian enclave's population in the face of "blatant aggression".
Western governments are watching Egypt's response to the Gaza conflict for signs of a more assertive stance towards Israel since an Islamist came to power in the Arab world's most populous nation.
President Mohamed Mursi is mindful of anti-Israeli sentiment among Egyptians emboldened by last year's Arab Spring uprising but needs to show Western allies his new government is no threat to Middle East peace.
Return of the bus bomb has struck terror in Tel Aviv
Today's bombing in Tel Aviv is reminiscent of six years ago and could mark a serious escalation in the conflict.
Gaza truce suits all sides but is no guarantee of peace
A truce in Gaza suits all sides but none of the groups seem interested in a long-lasting solution.
Close up on Israel's Iron Dome air defence system
A complex system of air defences has been instrumental in protecting Israel's population from incoming rockets.