Middle East Abbas adviser: Warsaw conference aims to normalize 'occupation'Senior adviser to PA chairman says Warsaw conference lacks credibility, denies Palestinian right to self-determination. Egypt's parliament votes to extend Sisi's presidencyEgypt's parliament gives preliminary approval to constitutional changes that would allow Sisi to stay in power after his second term ends. Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from SyriaPutin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation. Saudi FM: We made our position on Israel-PA peace clearSaudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister stresses the Kingdom's position on Israel-PA peace is based on the Arab Peace Initiative. 'There's an Israeli Auschwitz to massacre Palestinians'Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub blasts Warsaw conference, says Netanyahu's presence is to "remind us of the Holocaust". Rouhani: We will not surrender to the enemyIranian President says Iran will stand firm in the face of US pressure. Court: Iran can proceed with bid to recover frozen US assetsInternational Court of Justice rules that Iran can proceed with a bid to recover frozen assets which US says must go to terror victims. Hamas arrests dozens of Islamic Jihad terroristsHamas has reportedly arrested dozens of Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza in an attempt to prevent escalation on the border. Saudi Prince: Public meeting with Israeli officials not closeSaudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal tells Channel 13 News relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia can't improve without progress on peace. Iran: 27 dead in attack against Revolutionary GuardsAt least 27 killed, 13 injured, in suicide attack on a Revolutionary Guards bus in southeastern Iran. Report: US secret program sabotaging Iran’s missilesUnnamed officials say the Trump White House has accelerated a secret American program to sabotage Iran’s missiles and rockets. ANALYSIS: At 40, the Iranian Islamic Revolution gathers steamIran is building up its missile arsenal non-stop and it is worthwhile to take a look at what happened in Syria and Iran over the past month. Islamic cleric: Don't call it the Western WallHead of the Supreme Islamic Council in Jerusalem says there's not a single rock at the Western Wall which is connected to Jewish history. Russian FM speaks out against 'Deal of the Century'Sergei Lavrov says US administration's peace plan will "destroy everything" that has been done so far. Greenblatt: PA declined invitation to Warsaw conferenceUS special envoy rejects claims PA officials weren't invited to attend Middle East conference in Warsaw. 'There will be no peace without 1967 lands'Palestinian Arab organizations meeting in Moscow claim that resistance against Israel in all its forms is not "terrorism". Report: Netanyahu rejected a Saudi peace initiativePM Netanyahu rejected a Saudi peace initiative presented to him at a secret meeting after the 2014 Operation Protective Edge. Lebanon won't attend Warsaw conference 'because of Israel'Lebanese Foreign Minister says his country won't attend US-led summit on the Middle East because of Israel's presence there. Egypt accelerating process to extend Sisi's ruleEgypt’s parliament accelerating process of passing constitutional amendments that would allow Sisi to stay in office past current term. PA accuses US of pressuring Arab states to stop financial aidPA “foreign minister” says PA is looking for legal ways to stop US pressure on Arab states to stop their financial aid to the PA. Iranian Foreign Minister meets Hezbollah leaderMohammad Javad Zarif meets Hassan Nasrallah, reiterates Iran's support for Lebanon. Bolton to Khamenei: You won't have many more anniversariesUS National Security Adviser sends message to Iran’s Supreme Leader. Who are the Iranian people 40 years after Islamic Revolution?Iranians today see world much differently than those who brought about Islamic Revolution 40 years ago. 'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'Iran claims: Israel sent troops to Afghanistan to gather intelligence on Iranian military movements. Iran's Leader Khamenei: 'Death to America' means Death to Trump'As long as US regime continues evil actions and vile, despicable interference, Iranian people won't stop chanting: Death to America.' Erekat: No one is authorized to negotiate on our behalfSenior PLO official accuses US of trying to eliminate the "Palestinian issue" by adopting Israeli positions. Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistanceOn a visit to Beirut, Mohammad Javad Zarif extends offer for Iranian military assistance to Lebanese army. Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says officialSpokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent. Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientistBritain smuggled Iranian nuclear scientist from Iran to Britain, with assistance of Israeli Mossad and other intelligence agencies. Russia: US policy could lead to Israel-Lebanon warRussia’s Ambassador to Lebanon says US trying to "sow discord" in the region, warns its policy could spark Israel-Lebanon conflict.Khamenei: 'Death to America' directed at TrumpIran’s Supreme Leader explains that “Death to America” chants is directed at Trump and US leaders, not the American nation. Danon to UN: Condemn the barbaric murderIsrael's UN Ambassador urges the Security Council to condemn the brutal murder of 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher. Erekat: We won't participate in Warsaw conferencePLO Secretary-General blasts US-led conference in Warsaw, says it is an attempt to "destroy the Palestinian National project". Russia urges Israel to stop Syria air strikesRussia’s Deputy Foreign Minister urges Israel to stop carrying out air strikes on Syria, says such strikes destabilize the situation. Report: Anti-Israel bias in 3 percent of Palestinian textbooksState Department report on UNRWA uncovers cases of anti-Israel and other bias in 3.1 percent of Palestinian Arab textbooks. US: PA officials invited to Warsaw conferenceSenior US official says PA officials have been invited to next week's conference in which Jared Kushner will provide update on peace plan. Report: ISIS leader survived coup attemptAbu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly survived a coup attempt launched by foreign fighters in his eastern Syrian hideout. US: Israel had the right to remove Hevron observersState Department spokesman says Israel’s decision not to renew mandate of international observer force in Hevron is a "sovereign decision". PA says Warsaw Middle East conference is 'US conspiracy'Palestinian Authority rejects US-led conference on Middle East peace and security due to take place next week in Warsaw. Iran unveils new ballistic missileRevolutionary Guards unveil ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, say it is produced at underground facility. Kushner and Greenblatt to visit region, discuss peace planWhite House senior adviser and Middle East envoy to travel to five Arab countries, brief diplomats on economic portion of US peace proposal. Report: US to remove all forces from Syria by AprilOfficials tell the Wall Street Journal the US military is preparing to pull all American forces out of Syria by the end of April. New photos suggest Iran lying about space programIran appears to have attempted second satellite launch weeks after failed rocket launch that tried to put a satellite into orbit. What would happen if US withdrew from Afghanistan?US officials deny report that about half of 14,000 US troops stationed there will be coming home by spring. UAE minister: Iran's presence in Syria must be reducedWatch: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs criticizes Iran, says it is exporting missiles to Yemen and Syria.PA to Netanyahu: Stop lyingPA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ bureau blasts Netanyahu for saying Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the upcoming elections.Satellite images say Iran may have launched another satelliteSatellite images suggest Iran may have attempted a second satellite launch despite US criticism. Islamic Jihad leader: Israelis are the new NazisIslamic Jihad leader admits that Iran continues to support the Palestinian "resistance" against Israel. Nasrallah: We'll stand by Iran in case of warHezbollah leader says Iran is strongest country in the region, dismisses idea that Israel would start a war against Islamic Republic. Abbas: Security coordination with Israel will continuePA chairman pledges to continue security coordination with Israel despite US funding cuts to PA security forces. Security Council discusses Hevron observersUN Security Council discusses Israel's decision to end TIPH mandate, faces resistance from the United States to any response. Greenblatt to Abbas spokesman: You’re doing nothing for peaceTrump envoy fires back after PA chairman's spokesman blasts US support for "settlements". Trump: 100% of ISIS caliphate has been liberatedTrump says officials will announce next week that “100 percent” of the ISIS caliphate had been liberated. Iranian TV report on drone and missile expoExhibition shows Iranian military equipment reporter describes as 'power of 40 years of revolution.' PA 'encouraged' by Gantz's remarks on Gaza pulloutBennett: Not so fast. “Israelis will not again support someone who proposes evacuating Jews from their homes, even if he does so humanely.” Iran TV cartoon shows Ghadir sub sinking US aircraft carrierIran airs computer-generated animation of US aircraft carrier, four destroyers sunk by Iranian Ghadir-class submarine. Watch: Iranian animation shows submarine sinking US carrierIranian television aired a computer-generated animation of an American aircraft carrier being sunk by an Iranian submarine. |
