Hamas leader to remain outside Gaza for a year
Senior Hamas official says Ismail Haniyeh, on a major foreign tour, will remain outside Gaza Strip for up to a year.
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Clinton: Nobody likes Bernie Sanders
Former Secretary of State lashes out at Bernie Sanders who challenged her for the Democratic nomination in 2016.
Deputy Qatari envoy enters Gaza
Monthly Qatari grant to be distributed to needy families in Gaza despite renewed incendiary balloon attacks on Israel.
New Cabinet announced in Lebanon
New Cabinet announced in Lebanon following months-long impasse and amid ongoing mass protests.
Iran threatens to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty
Iran's Foreign Minister threatens to quit NPT if European countries continue "improper behavior".
France: 7 men arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack
French security forces arrest seven men believed to be planning terror attack and preparing to travel to conflict zones in Iraq and Syria.
Pompeo praises countries which blacklisted Hezbollah
Secretary of State praises Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala. "The US continues to rally int'l support to counter these threats."
Majority of Israelis fear for Jews living in France
i24NEWS survey: Majority of Israeli citizens are concerned for the safety of Jews living in France amid rising anti-Semitism in Europe.
Report: Rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad
Security sources say three rockets hit high-security Green Zone in Iraqi capital.
Iran's parliament speaker warns IAEA
Ali Larijani says there will be “repercussions” for UN's nuclear watchdog if European nations act "unfairly".
More than 500 injured in two days in Lebanon
Lebanese police disperse stone-throwing protesters with tear gas in Beirut as weekend of violence continues.
Yemeni officials: More than 100 killed in Houthi attack
Officials say more than 100 people were killed and dozens wounded in Saturday’s missile and drone attack in Marib.
Holocaust monument defaced in Ukraine
Monument to victims of the Holocaust found defaced in city of Kryvyi Rih, just over a week before International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Zarif: Europe succumbed to 'bully' Trump
Iranian Foreign Minister says European states yielded to pressure from Trump when they triggered dispute mechanism in 2015 deal.
Yisrael Beytenu demands: Disqualify Arab MK
Yisrael Beytenu says it will ask Central Election Committee to disqualify MK Heba Yazbak over expressions of support for terrorists.
Monsey stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Grafton Thomas pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges earlier this week.
IDF helicopter attacks tunnel infrastructure in Gaza
Attack comes in retaliation for firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza toward Israeli territory.
Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia
Turkish court lifts ban on Wikipedia that was first imposed in April of 2017.
Decrease in number of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine
Jewish organization in Ukraine says number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2019 decreased by 27 percent over 2018.
Protests in Lebanon turn violent for second straight night
Dozens injured after Lebanese security forces use batons and tear gas to forcefully break up demonstrations.
Iran warns of 'strong response' if EU imposes sanctions
Iran’s foreign ministry fires back after EU signatories to nuclear deal launch dispute mechanism which could lead to sanctions.
Meretz approves agreement with Labor
Meretz chairman: Agreement with Labor prevents the right from winning the election.
Clashes erupt between security forces and protesters in Beirut
Lebanese security forces fire tear gas at protesters outside country’s central bank in Beirut.
EU countries launch dispute against Iran over nuclear violations
Britain, France and Germany launch dispute mechanism against Iran due to its repeated violations of 2015 nuclear deal.
Pompeo: US commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering
Secretary of State speaks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu about regional developments related to Iran.
Missiles fired toward air base in Syria
Missiles fired toward the T-4 base in Homs. Some reports say large weapons depot attacked. Syrian army blames Israel.
Jersey City killers' bomb could have killed dozens of people
Officials: Bomb left in van by couple who attacked Jersey City kosher market could have killed victims as far as five football fields away.
US A-G: Shooting at Florida air base was act of terrorism
Attorney General William Barr says shooting at a Naval air base in Pensacola was an act of terrorism motivated by "jihadist ideology".
Monsey attacker could face the death penalty
Federal prosecutor says Grafton Thomas could face the death penalty if critically wounded victim dies.
Son of Iranian opposition leader arrested
Hossein Karoubi, son of Mehdi Karoubi, arrested two days after his father called on Khamenei to step down.
IRGC commander: Our aim was not to kill US soldiers
Hossein Salami claims killing US troops in missile attack on Iraqi bases "was not important".
Labor and Meretz agree on joint run
Labor-Gesher and Meretz to run under one ballot in March election. Peretz will lead the list, followed by Orly Levy and Nitzan Horowitz.
US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talks
White House national security adviser says Trump administration has reached out to the North Koreans to ask them to resume diplomacy.
Canadians mourn victims of Ukrainian plane crash
Memorial services held in Toronto and Edmonton honoring passengers who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner last week.
Trump: I couldn't care less if Iran negotiates
Trump plays down notion of negotiations with Iran after his National Security Adviser suggests Iran will have no choice but to talk.
Four wounded in rocket attack on Iraqi air base
Four members of Iraq’s military wounded in rocket attack targeting Baghdad air base where American trainers are present.
France: We remain 'committed' to Iran nuclear deal
France says it remains "committed" to 2015 Iran nuclear deal despite Trump's call on Europeans to quit the deal.
Report: Israel attacked weapons truck on Iraq-Syria border
Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese network reports Israeli planes attacked weapons truck near Al Bukamal, on Iraq-Syria border.
Watch: Leftist singer performs in Samaria
Achinoam Nini, who is known for her leftist views, visited Samaria, met local residents, and sang with a children's choir.
Iran denies Ukrainian plane was hit by missile
Iran says claims that Ukrainian airliner was hit by a missile are "illogical rumors".
