Everyone up to speed for Albania game, says Scotland captain Andy Robertson
Captain Andy Robertson insists every player in the much-changed Scotland squad will be up to speed for the Nations League double-header against Albania and Israel.
Israel
Israel PM looks to rally support after defence minister quits
Israel’s defence minister has officially submitted his resignation, leaving the government with the narrowest of parliamentary majorities and paving what looks like a clear path to early elections.
Aberdeen skipper Shinnie’s not taking Scotland call-ups for granted
Aberdeen skipper Graeme Shinnie insists he will take nothing for granted, despite finally becoming established in the Scotland set-up.
Israel’s defence minister quitting over Gaza ceasefire
Israel’s defence minister Avigdor Lieberman has abruptly resigned his post in protest against a ceasefire reached with Gaza militants.
Israel’s plans for Jerusalem cable car anger architects and Palestinians
An Israeli plan to build a cable car to Jerusalem’s historic Old City has united architects and Palestinian activists in opposition to a project they say is both an eyesore and a ploy to entrench Israeli control over the city’s contested eastern sector.
Mackay-Steven open to staying at Aberdeen after saying he’s ‘happy’ with Dons
Gary Mackay-Steven says he is happy at Aberdeen and open to staying with the club.
Rocket barrages from Gaza prompt further Israeli air strikes
Gaza militants have fired dozens of rockets at southern Israel, killing a man in a strike on a residential building and vowing to further escalate their attacks if Israel keeps bombing the Palestinian territory.
Aberdeen’s Devlin an injury doubt for crucial Scotland double-header
Mikey Devlin is an injury doubt for Scotland's double header against Albania and Israel in the UEFA Nations League.
Hamas threatens more rocket attacks on Israeli towns if Gaza airstrikes continue
The armed wing of Hamas has said it will step up attacks and fire rockets at Israeli towns of Ashdod and Beersheba if Israel continues to carry out airstrikes in Gaza.
Willie Miller: Scotland call-up Devlin having fine season with Aberdeen and was immense against Hibs
Mikey Devlin was outstanding on Friday in the 1-0 win at Pittodrie.
Fresh fighting erupts amid efforts to ease Gaza violence
At least six Palestinians have been killed as a fresh wave of fighting erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
Clarke delighted to see MacDonald rewarded with Scotland call
Steve Clarke says goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald’s Scotland call-up is the Kilmarnock number one’s reward for years of consistency.
McLeish keen to show resilience and lead Scotland to Nations League play-offs
Alex McLeish has vowed to bounce back from Scotland’s struggles and lead his side to the Nations League play-offs.
Scotland squad: FOUR Aberdeen players called up for crunch Nations League games with Albania and Israel
Scotland boss Alex McLeish has called four Aberdeen players into his squad for the upcoming crunch UEFA Nations League matches with Albania and Israel.
Dozens of charges for man suspected of US synagogue massacre
The suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has been indicted by a federal grand jury, four days after 11 people were killed and six wounded in the deadliest attack on Jews in American history.
Israel defends Trump amid synagogue shooting criticism
Israel’s envoy to the memorial ceremonies for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims says it is “unfair and wrong” to link the tragedy to US President Donald Trump.
Israeli military strikes back after Gaza rocket strikes house
A rocket fired from Gaza has struck a residential home in southern Israel, prompting the Israeli military to attack militant sites in Gaza in response.
Australia could follow US in shifting embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Australia has raised the prospect of following the example of the US by relocating its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Palestinians wounded in Gaza beach protest
Thirty-two Palestinians have been wounded by Israeli fire during a mass protest along the beach near the Israeli frontier, Gaza’s Health Ministry said.
Willie Miller: Scotland must cut out mistakes for crunch UEFA Nations League clash with Albania
Scotland's performance against Portugal was an improvement from the 2-1 loss to Israel in Haifa – if it wasn’t we’d have real problems.
Scotland boss McLeish: We made a rod for our own backs against Portugal
Scotland boss Alex McLeish said his side were “perpetrators of their own mistakes” after they lost 3-1 to Portugal at Hampden
Aberdeen’s Devlin and Mackay-Steven called up to Scotland squad for friendly with Portugal
Aberdeen's Mikey Devlin and Gary Mackay-Steven have been called up to the Scotland squad for tomorrow's friendly against Portugal at Hampden.
Israeli fire kills six Palestinians at Gaza protest
Israeli forces shot dead six Palestinians on Friday, four of them in a single incident, in one of the deadliest days in months of mass protests along the security fence separating Gaza and Israel, Gaza’s health ministry said.
It’s doom and gloom but I urge fans to back us says Scotland boss McLeish after Israel loss
National boss Alex McLeish today pleaded with the Tartan Army not to turn their back on his Scotland flops.
Defiant McLeish looking for Scotland reaction to Nations League loss
Alex McLeish insists Scotland will bounce back after their 2-1 defeat to Israel in their Nations League Group C1 game at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa.
Scotland slump to Nations League defeat in Israel despite taking first-half lead
Sorry Scotland squandered a half-time lead to lose 2-1 to Israel in their Nations League Group C1 clash at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa.
10 man Scotland crash 2-1 to Israel
Scotland crashed to a damaging 2-1 defeat to Israel in Haifa in the UEFA Nations League.
Aberdeen duo McKenna and Shinnie on the bench for Scotland
Aberdeen duo Scott McKenna and Graeme Shinnie have been named as substitutes for Scotland's UEFA Nations League tie in Israel.
Israeli court orders New Zealand women to pay damages over axed Lorde show
Two New Zealand women have been ordered to pay more than $12,000 (£9,000) in damages for allegedly helping persuade the pop singer Lorde to cancel a performance in Israel.
Naismith targeting ‘dream’ of reaching 50 caps and Nations League play-offs
Steven Naismith is looking to end the year with the “dream” double of 50 Scotland caps and a place in the Nations League play-off.