Archive Israel in London launch of ‘D5’ digital nations alliance 10th December 2014 Netanyahu floats scrapping VAT on basic goods as election positioning intensifies 9th December 2014 Factions clash over last-minute legislation before Knesset dissolves Palestinians handed observer status at ICC Syria accuses Israel of daylight raid on two targets 8th December 2014 Centre-left leaders in talks over unified electoral bloc IDF opens eight new criminal investigations over Gaza operation Report: Sa’ar mulls challenge to Netanyahu for Likud leadership 5th December 2014 Oil spill in southern Israel one of country’s worst ecological disasters Israel honours British colonel hailed as godfather of Israeli army