Middle East Macron, Jordanian King concerned over Jordan ValleyFrench President and Jordan's King voice concern over Israel's plan to impose sovereignty over the Jordan Valley. Iran seizes boat near Strait of HormuzIran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members. Report: Shiite militia attacked near Iraq-Syria borderArab media report attack on Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, where a similar attack took place last week. 'Israel's attacks increase tension'Iranian President criticizes Israel, says it must bear responsibility for attacks in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. PA: Jordan Valley an integral part of 'Palestine'PA cabinet meets in Jordan Valley, where cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh says presence of "settlers" in Judea and Samaria is illegal. Trump: 'Looks like' Iran attacked Saudi oil supplyUS President talks up the United States’ military might, but stresses he wants to “avoid” war. What prompted Iran's massive attack on Saudi oil industry?What's behind the massive attack by Iranian-backed forces on Saudi Arabia's oil industry? Iran says no to Trump-Rouhani meeting at UNTehran rules out meeting between Iranian president and Donald Trump at sidelines of UN General Assembly opening this month. Trump: We know the culprit behind attack on Saudi oil facilitiesTrump issues warning to Iran following attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, says US is "locked and loaded". Oman rejects Netanyahu's sovereignty pledgeOman confirms support for independent Palestinian state after PM pledges to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley. Arab ministers 'reject' Netanyahu's sovereignty pledgeOrganization of Islamic Cooperation says Netanyahu's pledge to declare sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is a "dangerous escalation". Algeria to hold presidential election in DecemberAlgeria announces election on December 12, eight months following resignation of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Abbas spokesman: Stop the Israeli madnessPA chairman's spokesman blasts cabinet's authorization of Jewish community in Jordan Valley, calls on international community to intervene.Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake newsUS President rejects reports he is willing to meet his Iranian counterpart with no preconditions. US official: Attack on Saudi oil facilities came from IranUS official: No doubt that Iran is responsible for attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. Hamas leader: Israel will pay 'heavy price' if it attacks GazaHamas member Khalil al-Hayya claims Israeli threats to carry out military operation in Gaza do not scare the "resistance organizations". 'Abbas was wrong to meet family of missing Israeli'Senior Islamic Jihad official criticizes PA chairman for promising to work to bring about the release of missing Israeli Avera Mengistu. Attacks on Saudi oil facilities cut 5% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on its key oil facilities have disrupted about half of the kingdom's oil capacity. Pompeo: 'Tehran responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia'US calls on international community to condemn Iranian attacks, says 'no evidence' Houthis responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities. European countries urge Iran not to breach nuclear dealFrance, Britain and Germany express concern at Tehran’s violations of 2015 deal. Lebanon detains former militia member accused of tortureLebanon's General Security agency interrogates Amer al-Fakhoury, former member of the South Lebanon Army. Saudi King to Abbas: We reject Netanyahu's sovereignty pledgeSaudi King Salman tells PA chairman Netanyahu's pledge to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is a "very dangerous escalation". US: We have proof that Iranian tanker transferred oil to SyriaState Department says it has evidence that Adrian Darya 1 transferred its crude oil to the Syrian government, breaking assurances it gave. Five European countries concerned over sovereignty pledgeFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain criticize Netanyahu's pledge to apply sovereignty in the Jordan Valley. Trump: Iran wants to meetUS President tells reporters he believes that Iran's leadership wants a meeting. Iran places air defenses at base attacked in SyriaRevolutionary Guards forces accompany multiple vehicles with anti-aircraft batteries into base in Syria which serves Shi'ite militias. Lebanese businessman en route to Beirut disappears in EthiopiaLebanese report claims businessman apparently kidnapped at Addis Ababa airport. His family members suspect Mossad. Nasrallah pledges allegiance to Iranian supreme leaderHezbollah chief: 'Regional war would end Israel.' Hezbollah blames Gulf states for Netanyahu's sovereignty pledgeHezbollah claims that steps towards closer Gulf-Israeli ties embolden Netanyahu against the Palestinians. Dermer urges US to 'stay the course' on IranFollowing dismissal of John Bolton, Israeli ambassador to Washington urges US to increase the pressure on Iran. Hamas leader: We will not permit annexation of Jordan ValleyHamas leader Khaled Mashaal says his organization will do everything to thwart Netanyahu's application of sovereignty in Jordan Valley. Russia concerned over sovereignty in Jordan ValleyAhead of Netanyahu's visit, Russia warns that plan to annex Jordan Valley could escalate tensions. Al-Qaeda leader calls for attacks on US and Israeli targetsOn anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Ayman Al-Zawahiri calls Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets. UN chief: Netanyahu's sovereignty plan would be illegalUN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says applying sovereignty to Jordan Valley would undermine "two-state solution". Arab countries slam Netanyahu 'sovereignty' pledge"The announcement constitutes a dangerous development and a new Israeli aggression," Arab foreign ministers say over PM's statements. Saudi Arabia arresting Hamas terroristsSaudi authorities arrest dozens of Hamas terrorists, confiscate computers and documents. US warplanes drop 40 tons of bombs on ISIS stronghold in IraqWatch: American aircraft carpet bomb 'ISIS-infested' island in Iraq, dumping 80,000 pounds of guided bombs to purge area of terrorists. Turkey: Netanyahu's announcement is 'racist'Turkish Foreign Minister slams Netanyahu's pledge to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley. Iran welcomes Bolton's dismissalAdviser to Rouhani says Trump's dismissal of National Security Adviser shows US failure when it comes to Iran. Abbas: All agreements with Israel will endPA chairman blasts Netanyahu's pledge to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley after the election. Saudi Arabia criticizes Netanyahu's sovereignty pledgeSaudi Arabia asserts that Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley is "a flagrant violation" of the UN charter. Pompeo: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditionsSecretary of State: Trump could meet Iranian President with no preconditions, we're maintaining the pressure on Iran. Jordan reacts: 'Annexation would push region towards violence'Jordanian Foreign Minister: 'Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea would push whole region towards violence.' Nasrallah: The IDF is a 'Hollywood army'Hezbollah leader mocks Israeli maneuver which tricked terrorists, says 'no red lines' in responding to Israel, 'Zionist wars failed.'Erdan: It is important to show the true face of IranCampaign against Iran is fought by raising awareness, not just with weapons, Public Security Minister says. Israeli drone falls in GazaIDF says that a drone fell in southern Gaza overnight. Incident being investigated. PA report says drone is in hands of Hamas. Abbas: US does not respect international lawPA chairman asserts that the United States did not respect international law when it moved its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. US considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400sTreasury Secretary says US considering sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made air defense missile system. Abbas: Terrorists who murdered Jews are 'martyrs'PA chairman rejects pressure to stop financial aid for terrorists and their families. Zarif: Netanyahu just wants a warIran’s Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's revelation that Tehran had been developing nuclear weapons at a secret site. Report: Iraqi weapons depot attackedExplosion heard at weapons depot in Anbar province. Arab media say it was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle. Foreign Minister: 'World must unite to stop Iran'Foreign Min. Katz urges world powers to cancel nuclear agreement, sanction Iran. Images show Iranian efforts to cover up nuclear facilityImages show cement blocks used to hide radioactive material from being discovered at site. 18 Iranian-backed fighters killed in east Syria airstrikesAirstrikes kill 18 pro-Iranian fighters in Syria, monitor group claims, after explosions reported on Iraq-Syria border. Iran: British tanker could be released 'within days'Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says "necessary steps" are underway to set free the tanker seized in the Gulf in July. Hezbollah claims to have downed an Israeli UAVHezbollah says it downed Israeli UAV in the village of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon. Pompeo: Iran won’t have a nuclear weapon on our watchSecretary of State says Trump will only meet Iranian President if "he thinks we can get an improved outcome for the American people." |
