Navi Pillay's comments come at UN Human Rights Council meeting, the first time the 47-member rights body convenes to discuss the possible violations of one of its members.

A group of European Jews who signed last year an appeal for peace in the Middle East, called on Israel ''not to be afraid'' and ''reach out to democratic movements that have shaken the Arab world''.

31 of the 33 Chilean miners hailed as heroes after spending 69 days trapped underground, arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a 8-day pilgrimage.

European Union member states are ''ready'' to impose sanctions on Libya if its bloody repression on demonstrators does not stop at once, the EU said in a statement.

State television says Muammar Gadhafi's beleaguered regime to increases food subsidies, allowances as well as a sweeping cash grants.

The Palestinian Authority should dissolve itself, as it is acting in Israel's interest, writer says.

Comment quoted by Israel Radio comes as Iran Iranian Admiral Habibollah Sayyari arrives in Syria head of joint naval drill between the two allies.

Institute for Science and International Security says new intel proves site suspected as a nuclear facility serves as a uranium conversion plant, adds photos prove Syrian attempts to hide its nuclear attempts.

Netanyahu makes humanitarian gesture to Palestinians as foreigners from all over the world flee Libya; More than 12 countries send planes to help their citizens escape an increasingly unstable situation.

Pro-democracy protesters takeover eastern part of the country, as state structure appears to be disintegrating.