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Trump plans response to Iranian shoot-down of US drone

Senior administration officials meet Thursday to discuss US response to Iran's downing of unmanned American aircraft.

NFL quarterback spotted at Western Wall

'I fell in love with Israel', says Houston Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson after visiting Israeli town of Shiloh, in Samaria.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders?

President Trump urging his outgoing press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, to run for her father's position. 'She's extremely serious.'

Actor John Cusack comes under fire for anti-Semitic tweet

80s film star John Cusack ripped for sharing anti-Semitic image. 'I meant to share pro-Palestine message, not anti-Semitism.'

Trump:

'I would certainly go to war over Iranian nuclear weapons'

Trump would use force if necessary to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but downplays suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers.

'Mother of 7-year-old rape victim on verge of total collapse'

46-year-old Mahmoud Katusa used local family's home to carry out rape. Accomplices likely still working in haredi city where rape occurred.

Palestinian worker kidnapped, raped girl from school

Arab janitor from community school charged with kidnapping and raping young Israeli girl. But why haven't his accomplices been arrested?'

The haredi plan to defeat Liberman: Praise him

Hoping to neutralize Liberman as a kingmaker in next Knesset, haredi lawmakers trying to undermine him - by praising his past work.

Trump thanks Netanyahu for 'Trump Heights' in Golan

Hours after Israeli cabinet formally approves new town in Golan Heights named after US president, Trump thanks Netanyahu for 'great honor'.

Trump envoy: Israel has right to retain parts of Judea, Samaria

Jason Greenblatt backs Friedman's comments on Israel retaining part of Judea & Samaria, suggests US will delay peace plan until November.

Israel honors Trump with inauguration of 'Trump Heights'

US embassy officials join Israeli government ceremony in Golan Heights for naming of town after President Trump.

Sara Netanyahu signs plea bargain - indictment expected Thursday

PM's wife signs plea bargain deal in Residences Case, agrees to pay 55,000 shekels. New indictment to be filed Thursday.

Back to the Knesset? Ayelet Shaked confirms new election bid

After losing Knesset seat in April election, ex-Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked confirms she will be running in September election.

Labor chief Avi Gabbay drops out of primary race

Day after key ally Tal Russo announces retirement from politics, Labor party chairman Avi Gabbay drops out of leadership race.

Pompeo vows to stand up for UK Jews if Corbyn elected PM

Secretary of State tells Jewish leaders Trump administration 'push back' against any anti-Jewish policies if Corbyn elected British PM.

MK Tal Russo, second on Labor list, quits politics

IDF General (Res) and MK Tal Russo, a close ally of Labor chief Avi Gabbay, announces retirement from politics.

Report: Hezbollah caught stockpiling explosives - in London

MI5 and local police discovered massive Hezbollah caches of explosive materials in northwest London as part of a major terror plot.

Minnesota gay bar owner's anti-Semitic rants spark protest

'Jews cause of world's problems, Hitler should have finished them all,' says Minneapolis gay bar's owner, leading to protest against bar.

Florida officer who avoided Parkland shooter arrested, indicted

Sheriff's deputy who refused to enter building to protect students during high school shooting in Florida charged with child neglect.

One wounded in stabbing in central Israel

46-year-old man wounded in Ramat HaSharon stabbing. Police launch manhunt for assailant. Witnesses say attacker was Arab.

Five dead in Australia mass shooting

Mass shooting in north Australia leaves at least five dead. Male suspect in custody.

Heavy metal singer slams Roger Waters and 'Nazi comrades' in BDS

David Draiman, singer of the heavy metal group 'Disturbed' touts upcoming Israel concert, excoriates pro-BDS 'gang of morons'.

Lapid: Netanyahu wants to be a dictator like Erdogan

Blue and White MK Yair Lapid compares Netanyahu to Turkey's Erdogan, accuses him of trying to become 'dictator'.

How many Israeli Arabs voted Likud - or for the United Right?

35,000 Israeli Arabs voted for right-wing parties - study of election results shows - but nearly twice as many backed left-wing parties.

Trump: London mayor a stone cold loser, de Blasio is 'very dumb'

While Air Force One lands in London, President Trump takes to Twitter to bash Mayor Sadiq Khan, after Khan compared president to fascists.

Netanyahu fires ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked

New Right party's Justice Minister and Education Minister fired as Netanyahu moves to strengthen Likud in transitional government.

Poll: Right-wing bloc gains seats, Labor disappears from Knesset

Likud gains 2 seats after merger with Kulanu, Blue & White sinks. Labor wiped off of political map. Broad right-wing alliance nets 7 seats.

Comedian dropped by Netflix over Holocaust joke? 'Fake News'

Australian 'shock humor' comic says reports that Netflix dropped him over accusations of anti-Semitism are 'fake news'.

Poll: Right-wing bloc would win again if new elections held

New poll shows right-wing - religious bloc would gain seats if second election held this year, with Likud leading Blue and White.

Netanyahu orders Likud MKs to back vote to dissolve Knesset

Likud pushing for dissolution of 21st Knesset, while Blue and White plans to vote against measure, hoping to receive premiership.

Netanyahu:

'We don't need new elections - but someone is pushing for them'

Prime Minister makes veiled criticism of potential coalition partners, urges both sides to reach compromise enabling formation of coalition.

'74 years after Holocaust and Jews again aren't safe in Europe'

After German anti-Semitism czar warns Jews against wearing kippot, Jewish Agency chief calls on EU leaders to make Europe safe for Jews.

India's Narendra Modi reelected by landslide

600 million Indians turnout for largest-ever vote, giving incumbent Modi's conservative alliance nearly two-thirds majority in parliament.

16 homes destroyed, thousands evacuated as firestorms rage on

'Massive damage' as fires continue to burn uncontrolled in central Israel, destroying homes and forcing mass evacuations.

Report: Netanyahu considering going to new elections

After coalition talks hit impasse, Netanyahu leaning towards dissolving Knesset and going to new elections, Likud officials warn.

PM makes 'no progress' in talks with Shas, nixes UTJ meeting

Coalition talks with haredi partners fail to reach breakthrough as Netanyahu prepares for talks with Liberman ahead of next week's deadline.

Swastika found in British Parliament

Elevator inside British Parliament found vandalized with swastika. 'It is unbelievable, but true.'

New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism

28-year-old Australian man accused of mass murders in Christchurch mosque shootings also charged with acts of terrorism.

White House begins roll out of part of Middle East peace plan

Trump admin planning to publicize economic component of Mideast peace plan in late June - with release of political portions pushed off.

Australia's conservative PM celebrates 'miracle' win

Despite polls showing Australian Labor Party defeating incumbent PM Scott Morrison's coalition, Liberal-National party expands majority.