US intelligence: Russia likely behind last month's hacks
US Director of National Intelligence says hackers who breached several federal agencies appeared to be collecting intelligence.
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Clinton: Trump is trying to distract people from the fact he lost
Former Democratic presidential nominee slams Trump following his conversation with Georgia's Secretary of State.
UAE denies thwarting attempted Iranian terrorist attack
UAE says reports in Israel that it foiled attempted Iranian attack in Dubai "are wholly false".
Larry King moved out of ICU after COVID hospitalization
87-year-old talk show host moved out of an ICU in Los Angeles as he continues to receive hospital care for COVID-19.
Egyptian rapper who posed with Israelis finds work
Mohamed Ramadan, who came under fire for posing with Israeli celebrities, back on the job after court dismisses case against him.
Iran officially announces resumption of uranium enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister: Our measures are fully reversible when all sides comply with 2015 deal.
Watch: Iranian singers chant 'Death to Israel' in Hebrew'
Iranian TV recently aired a song in Farsi, Arabic and Hebrew in which the singers pledge revenge for death of Qassem Soleimani.
PA testing for new COVID-19 strain
PA starts taking samples in Judea and Samaria to test for new strain of the novel coronavirus.
Gideon Sa'ar: I will not agree to a rotation with Netanyahu
New Hope party chairman clarifies he will not be a part of a government led by Netanyahu, says partnership with Meretz is unlikely.
Terrorists ambush bus in Syria, killing 9
Terrorists believed to be from ISIS ambush three buses travelling down a highway in central Syria.
Abbas: We're committed to a just and comprehensive peace
PA chairman reiterates call for an international peace conference, says Quartet is the only body authorized to sponsor negotiations.
Hamas arrests Salafist on suspicion of tearing down poster of Soleimani
Arrest comes ahead of the first anniversary of the elimination of Soleimani in a US drone strike in Baghdad.
'If Gideon Sa'ar was close to my status in the Likud - he would not have resigned'
Finance Minister Yisrael Katz says the Likud members who left the party would have remained under the right political circumstances.
Iran's FM: Trump trying to create a 'pretext for war'
Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes US President a day after the US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East.
Acquitted AMIA bombing suspect tweets: Israel kills 'kids in Palestine'
Argentine man recently acquitted of being involved in 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing posts anti-Israel tweet.
Iran creates compensation fund for victims of downed plane
Iran to pay $150,000 for each victim of Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces outside Tehran last January.
US: We won't allow Daniel Pearl's killer to evade justice
A provincial court in Pakistan last week ordered the release of the key suspect in the 2002 murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl.
US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East
Move comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran ahead of first anniversary of elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
Former accountant general of the Finance Ministry launches new party
Professor Yaron Zelekha, who served as accountant general of the Ministry of Finance from 2003-2007, enters politics.
'Home at last'
Jonathan Pollard lands in Israel: 'Ecstatic to be home at last'
Jonathan Pollard arrives in Israel a month after the US Parole Commission lifted the restrictions on him.
Tel Aviv Mayor: Time for a new culture of leadership
Ron Huldai unveils his new party, "The Israelis", attacks Israel's current leadership.
Syria claims: We thwarted Israeli air strike in Damascus
Syrian media reports that the country's air defense systems thwarted an Israeli air strike near Damascus. One person reportedly killed.
First case of UK COVID-19 variant reported in the US
Man in his 20s from Colorado found to be carrying the COVID-19 variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom.
Iranian official: Foreign forces must leave the region
Top Iranian security official says regional security can only be achieved through removal of "external factors".
Court blocks Cuomo's restrictions on size of religious gatherings
Federal appeals court in Manhattan blocks New York state restrictions the size of religious gatherings meant to combat spread of COVID-19.
Gaza rocket fails to cross into Israel
Terrorists from Gaza fire rocket which fails to cross into Israeli territory. Red Color siren sounded in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom.
Is Tzipi Livni planning a return to politics?
Yair Lapid and former Foreign Minister reportedly in talks about running together in the March 23 election.
Biden: We've encountered 'roadblocks' from Trump aides
US President-elect accuses Trump administration of failing to provide information to his transition team.
Report: Israel and UAE working together to terminate UNRWA
UAE officials reportedly considering to let UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" to "gradually disappear."
Gal Gadot's new film debuts with pandemic-best $16.7M
“Wonder Woman 1984” manages best box office debut of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil’s vice president tests positive for coronavirus
Brazil’s vice president Hamilton Mourão tests positive for COVID-19 and will isolate in his official residence.
Netanyahu or another election? Sa'ar has no answer
New Hope chairman has difficulty in answering question of how he would behave if once again there is no clear decision in the election.
Algerian politician says Morocco's PM is a 'traitor'
Head of Algeria's largest Islamist party brands Morocco's Prime Minister a "traitor" over normalization of ties with Israel.
Iran: US approved funds transfer for COVID-19 vaccines
Head of Iran's Central Bank says US caved to global pressure and allowed Iran to purchase vaccines for coronavirus.
Morocco and Israel to launch direct flights within months
Morocco's Tourism Minister says Morocco and Israel will launch direct flights between the countries in "two to three months".
Report: Syrian air defense systems respond to 'Israeli aggression'
Syrian media reports that the country's air defense systems were activated in response to Israeli air strike near Masyaf.
US setting up consulate in Western Sahara
The move comes after Trump recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the region as part of normalization agreement with Israel.
Iran warns Trump against 'adventurism' before leaving office
Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threat towards Iran: Trump will bear full responsibility for any adventurism on his way out.
150 Democrats urge Biden to rejoin Iran deal
150 House Democrats sign letter sent to Biden which expresses support for renewed diplomacy to halt and reverse Iran’s nuclear program.
Report: US considering closing Baghdad embassy
Sources say US considering quickly closing its embassy in Baghdad after series of rocket attacks.
