Orly Levy against alliance with Meretz: We'll lose seats
Labor chairman Amir Peretz is considering uniting with Meretz, but Gesher chairwoman opposes the idea.
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British Labour MPs: Anti-Semitism among reasons for election failure
British Labour MPs who lost their seats cite party's "unwillingness" to stand up to anti-Semitism as one issue that led to election loss.
US national security adviser warns North Korea against missile test
Robert O’Brien warns North Korean leader Kim Jong Un against conducting a ballistic missile test as a “Christmas gift" for the US.
NYC Mayor: We're in the middle of a race-hate 'crisis'
Bill de Blasio says NYPD will beef up patrols of Jewish neighborhoods and introduce anti-bias-crime programs in public schools.
Abbas reiterates: No elections without eastern Jerusalem
PA chairman responds to reports that Israel will ignore his request to permit elections in eastern Jerusalem.
Pompeo condemns 'despicable' stabbing in Monsey
Secretary of State on stabbing in Monsey: This despicable act of anti-Semitism during Hanukkah celebrations is sickening.
US bombs headquarters of pro-Iran group in Iraq
US bombs headquarters of Kata'ib Hizbollah group after a series of attacks in Iraq against American interests.
Monsey stabbing suspect may be linked to earlier attack
Authorities investigating whether Grafton Thomas is tied to a recent stabbing near a local synagogue.
Trump urges end to bloodshed in Syria's Idlib
US President calls for governments in Moscow, Damascus and Tehran to stop bloodshed in last stronghold of Syrian rebels.
Abbas spokesman: The pressure on Israel will continue
PA chairman's spokesman says efforts with international parties are continuing to pressure Israel to allow PA elections in Jerusalem.
Again: Headstones vandalized at Jewish cemetery in Slovakia
More than 20 headstones vandalized at Jewish cemetery in northern Slovakia, the second such incident in a week.
Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake, considered moderate, hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.
Turkey detains 20 suspected ISIS members
Turkey detains almost two dozen suspected Islamic ISIS militants in Istanbul amid crackdown on the group.
Hamas: Abbas should issue elections decree soon
Hamas leader says PA chairman should issue decree for holding elections and thus force Israel to permit them in eastern Jerusalem.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF fighter jets and helicopters attack several Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.
Internet outages again reported in Iran
Wave of internet outages imposed in Iran ahead of commemorations for those killed in unrest last month.
Report: 5 killed in attack on Iranian-backed militia in Syria
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports five dead in missile strike near the town of Al Bukamal along the Syria-Iraq border.
Australian PM: ICC has no authority to discuss PA issue
Australian Prime Minister tells Netanyahu his country does not recognize the "State of Palestine" or its status as member state of the ICC.
Iranian chess champion seeks nationality change
Iran’s top rated chess champion decides not to play for his country, in apparent reaction to its informal ban on competing against Israelis.
Abbas: Elections in eastern Jerusalem - or no elections at all
PA chairman says issuing a presidential decree for holding elections is dependent on whether they could be held also in eastern Jerusalem.
Egyptian publisher sent to prison for distributing Israeli novel
Founder of Egyptian publishing house sentenced to five years in prison for distributing Arabic version of novel about spy for Israel.
Iran begins new work at heavy water reactor
Iran begins new operations at Arak reactor, in a move which appears to be meant to pressure Europe.
Gaza fishing zone to be re-extended
Maritime fishing zone for Gaza to be re-extended to 15 nautical miles, after being reduced last week following rocket attack.
Iranian official: We'll respond to Israeli attacks
Senior adviser to Khamenei warns Israel of response for the attacks in Syria attributed to the Jewish state.
Poway street renamed after synagogue shooting victim
Lori Lynn Lane in Poway dedicated in memory of Lori Lynn Gilbert-Kaye, who was killed in shooting attack at Chabad in April.
Netanyahu thanks Pompeo
Netanyahu speaks with US Secretary of State and thanks him for standing alongside Israel in the wake of ICC prosecutor's decision.
Iran threatens fifth step to scale back nuclear commitments
Senior Iranian official says Iran will take a fifth step of scaling back its commitments under 2015 deal, blames Europe.
Egypt releases former chief of staff from jail after a year
General Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election.
Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel
Texas Senator wishes the Jewish people a Happy Hanukkah.
Syria claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Israel
Syrian media reports that air defense systems intercepted missiles fired from Israel in the Damascus area. Israel not commenting.
Sanders: US policy should also be pro-Palestinian
Democratic presidential hopeful criticizes Netanyahu as "racist", says US policy must be pro-Palestinian as well as pro-Israel.
Turkey denies permitting Hamas to plot attacks against Israel
Turkey denies report that its soil is being used by Hamas to plot attacks against Israeli targets.
Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation
Arab League warns that Brazil's policy shifts on Jerusalem will "seriously damage Arab-Brazilian relations and interests".
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF aircraft attack underground infrastructure, naval target and terrorist compound in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on the south.
Rocket from Gaza fired toward southern Israel
Rocket from Gaza fired at Sderot, intercepted by Iron Dome. IDF attacks Hamas weapons production site.
Cyprus adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Cabinet in Cyprus approves proposal to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.
Canada again votes in favor of UN anti-Israel resolution
For the second time in a month, Canada changes course and backs Palestinian self-determination in UN vote.
Trump impeached by House of Representatives
House of Representatives impeaches Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Former MK Geulah Cohen dead at 94
Former MK and Israel Prize Laureate served in the Knesset for nearly 20 years as a member of the Likud and Tehiya parties.
'Under Netanyahu, Israel moved forward'
Deputy Defense Minister explains to Yair Lapid why he supports Netanyahu.
