'Yesh Atid wants to join Netanyahu government'
Zionist Union chairman slams Yesh Atid party, says his is the 'only option' for replacing PM Netanyahu.
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US demands: Don't import Iranian oil after November
US State Department pushes allies to end imports of Iranian crude oil, plans talks to ensure global supply doesn't suffer.
Netanyahu to Iranians: You showed courage on the playing field
PM Netanyahu notes World Cup games, asks Iranians to imagine how life would look if their gov't invested in its citizens instead of in war.
MK Stern: There's no government when it comes to funding terror
Yesh Atid MK slams Israeli government for not advancing bill to deduct terror salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.
'Designate Hamas as a terrorist organization'
Israeli UN Ambassador Danon says UN Security Council 'should officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization.'
IDF warns: Don't touch kites from Gaza
IDF warns Gaza kites may be armed with explosives, considers using drones to shoot down flying firebombs.
IQOS cigarettes to be taxed as regular cigarettes
Finance Committee approves taxing IQOS electronic cigarette as regular cigarettes - after year-long battle.
Report: Trump asked Kelly to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to exit
Chief of Staff John Kelly is 'frustrated' with Ivanka, was asked by Pres. Trump to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to leave White House.
US Education Department:
Bathroom segregation is by gender, not 'gender identity'
US Education Secretary DeVos says Congress, courts, must decide whether Title IX includes 'gender identity,' and not just biological gender.
Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace
US Pres. Trump encourages Russia's Pres. Putin to discuss peace talks with PA Chairman Abbas.
PM Netanyahu: Iran violated Israel's sovereignty
Israeli UN Amb. Danon, PM Netanyahu, say Iran proved Israeli warnings correct, promise not to tolerate violations of Israel's sovereignty.
'If the other side doesn't want peace, how can you have peace?'
Muslim-Canadian activist 'fears only G-d,' says peace can only come after Palestinian Authority recognizes Israel's right to exist.
Canadian PM: Sharia law is compatible with democracy
Justin Trudeau insists Islamic law isn't incompatible with democracy. The American Center for Democracy disagrees. Who's right?
Muslim prayer incites against Jews
Muslim prayer asks Allah to guide worshipers away from those who 'incurred wrath and deviated,' imams say Allah is angry at and cursed Jews.
'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'
Former US candidate for Ambassador to South Korea warns striking North Korea may cause more harm than good.
Trump wants Prince Harry and Markle 'to be happy'
US Pres. Trump confirms he hasn't been invited to royal wedding, skirts question of whether he'd like to attend by wishing couple happiness.
Netanyahu, Putin, to discuss military cooperation in Syria
PM Netanyahu takes off for Moscow, says cooperation between IDF and Russian forces in Syria 'has succeeded' and must continue to succeed.
Security forces confiscate firebombs, firearms, and magazines
Israeli security forces discover, confiscate firearms and magazines from Arab home, arrest 18 wanted terrorists.
Even Lapid's voters don't want him as prime minister
Centrist Yesh Atid is gaining power, but no one really wants a one-issue party with a lax stance on security running the country. Opinion.
PM Netanyahu slams Polish law: History cannot be changed
PM Netanyahu, Pres. Rivlin, and MKs slam Poland for new bill to jail those who mention Poland's role in the Holocaust.
PA Security forces discover 12 explosive devices
Arab protesters burn effigies of US Pres. Trump, VP Pence, draw 'X' on photo of PM Netanyahu. Security forces safely detonate explosives.
Israel to sell fighter planes to Croatia?
PM Netanyahu signs agreement to sell Israeli F-16 fighter jets to Croatia, to the tune of half a million dollars.
Israeli farmers breathe a sigh of relief
Winter is here to stay: Thunderstorms, rain, and hail expected to remain over weekend.
Rain to fall in Israel's north and center
Meteorologists say Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, may receive snow over weekend. Water Authority says current rains aren't enough to save Kinneret.
Haley: Russia is telling the world chemical weapons are fine
US Amb. Nikki Haley speaks about chemical weapons use in Syria at a UN Security Council meeting.
VP Pence recites Hebrew prayer thanking G-d for Jerusalem visit
VP Mike Pence says America stands with Israel, recites Hebrew blessing thanking G-d for allowing him to visit Israel and Jerusalem.
'Joint Arab List harming its own voters'
Housing Minister Galant slams decision by Arab MKs to boycott Vice President Pence's address, says Arab lawmakers harm their constituents.
Pence: It's a great privilege to be in Israel's capital
US VP Pence says he's honored to visit Jerusalem, Israel's capital, looks forward to discussions on achieving peace between Israel and PA.
Joint Arab List Chairman: We will boycott Pence speech
Joint Arab List Chairman Odeh calls US VP Pence 'a dangerous man with a messianic vision,' claims Pres. Trump is a 'political pyromaniac.'
Meretz MK: Labor leader has 'disappeared'
MK Tamar Zandberg says Labor leader Avi Gabbay has 'good intentions' but 'lacks political experience,' slams his silence on major issues.
Yisrael Beytenu MK: Sentence the escaped terrorist to death
MK Robert Ilatov says terrorist's escape proves terrorists do not want to die, hopes 'cowardly' terrorist will not enjoy '5-star hotel.'
Here's how Israel can prevent future smoking addicts
Groundbreaking idea can prevent minors from having access to cigarettes. Will Israel implement it? Opinion.
UNRWA to receive an additional $1 million?
Middle East Forum offers UNRWA $1 million - on condition that it changes its definition of a 'Palestinian refugee.'
Holocaust survivors lose electricity in winter storm
Mt. Hermon receives 10cm of snow as harsh winds fell trees around the country.
India successfully tests Agni-5 ballistic missile
India successfully tests updated Agni-5 missile, firing it from mobile launch pad, as Netanyahu visits the country.
Education Minister: I shouldn't have called rabbi 'impertinent'
Education Minister Naftali Bennett apologizes for calling Tzfat's Rabbi Eliyahu 'impertinent,' says IDF is working to fix its issues.
Abbas threatens war over Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says US President Trump 'provoked millions of Muslims' by recognizing Jerusalem, threatens war.
Israel prepares for rain and storms
Thunderstorms, rain, and snow expected towards end of week.
US Ambassador: Terror victim 'epitomized' dedication to Israel
Amb. David Friedman sends letter of condolences to terror victim Raziel Shevach's widow and orphans, hints he will visit in person.
Will Israel ban tobacco advertisements?
In preliminary reading, Knesset approves bill to ban tobacco and cigarette advertisements.
