Three rockets fired at southern Israel
Sirens sounded in Netivot and other communities near Gaza border. IDF confirms three rockets fired.
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EU foreign minister visits Iran in attempt to save nuclear deal
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell meets Iranian officials amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.
Blue and White MK hinting at government with Yamina?
MK Yoaz Hendel says Blue and White would form a unity government with Liberman and other "Zionist parties" but doesn't elaborate.
Erekat blasts Sudanese leader's meeting with Netanyahu
Chief PA negotiator says meeting between Netanyahu and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is a "stab in the back".
Pompeo praises Sudan's efforts to normalize ties with Israel
Secretary of State speaks with Sudan's leader following his meeting with Netanyahu, invites him to Washington.
Sudanese government: We weren't updated on Netanyahu's meeting with leader
Sudan's government spokesman says cabinet waiting for clarifications from leader Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan on meeting with Netanyahu.
Rouhani: Iranians have the right to choose
Iranian President again criticizes disqualification of thousands of candidates ahead of February 21 legislative polls.
Erekat blasts 'arrogant' Kushner
PA negotiator fires back after Trump's senior adviser said Erekat has "perfect track record at failing at making peace deals".
Al-Qaeda claims attack on Florida naval base
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for December attack at US naval base in Pensacola.
Is Kerry planning a presidential bid?
Former Secretary of State overheard explaining what he would have to do to enter presidential race, but denies he is planning such a move.
London attacker was recently released from prison
Man who was shot dead by police after attacking people in London was recently released from prison after serving time for terror offenses.
Three mortar shells fired from Gaza at southern Israel
Three mortar shells fired from Gaza toward the Eshkol region, one of them intercepted by Iron Dome.
Tunisian President: Deal of the Century is the 'injustice of the century'
Tunisian President criticizes US peace plan: Palestine is not an orchard to be a subject of a deal.
PA cabinet leader: What Trump is proposing is no more than an apartheid system
PA's Mohammad Shtayyeh blasts US peace plan, claims "Netanyahu is the author of this plan".
US sanctions head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
US continues sanctioning Iran in the wake of its repeated violations of the 2015 deal with world powers.
IAF attacks Hamas targets in southern Gaza
IDF jets attack multiple Hamas targets in southern Gaza, including an underground weapons production site.
Macron on US peace plan: I believe in two sovereignties
French President casts doubt on whether Trump's peace plan will succeed, says two sides are needed to make peace.
Three rockets fired at Sderot
Baby moderately injured on the way to a shelter
Red Color sirens heard in Sderot and the area. IDF confirms two rockets intercepted by Iron Dome.
Pompeo: Palestinians are welcome to present a counter offer
Secretary of State on peace plan: This is a real vision. The Palestinians are free to come up with a counter offer.
Johnson to Corbyn: Don't be so negative about the 'Deal of the Century'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson responds to outgoing Labour leader who denounced US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.
Qatar welcomes US peace plan but urges changes
Qatar says it welcomes efforts to broker Israel-PA peace, but also calls for concessions to Palestinian Arabs.
Bennett responds to Iranian Foreign Minister's criticism of peace plan
Defense Minister fires back after Mohammad Javad Zarif describes US peace plan as "Highway to Hell".
Erekat: The plan of the Netanyahu and the settlers
Senior PA official blasts “Deal of the Century”: The US team did not write a single word in this plan.
Kuwait 'appreciates' US efforts to end Israel-PA conflict
Kuwait comments on Trump’s “Deal of the Century”, reiterates commitment to Palestinian state.
Polls: Trump peace plan does not change Israel's political map
New polls taken following publication of "Deal of the Century" find that little has changed in terms of the makeup of the blocs.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in southern Gaza
IDF aircraft and fighter planes attack Hamas targets in southern Gaza in retaliation for rocket and incendiary balloon fire.
Democratic presidential hopefuls dismiss Trump plan
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg reject "Deal of the Century".
Pompeo: Confident that peace plan will continue no matter who wins Israel's election
Secretary of State notes Gantz's approval of Trump's peace plan, expresses confidence it will move forward regardless of who is elected PM.
Egypt calls for 'careful' examination of Trump plan
Egypt responds to Trump peace plan, urges Israel and PA to undertake "a careful and thorough examination" of it.
Biden: Trump's peace plan is a 'political stunt'
Former US Vice President criticizes Trump’s peace plan, warns it could set back peace.
Iran: Trump deal is the 'treason of the century'
Iran denounces Trump's peace plan, says it is "doomed to fail".
Kushner: Palestinians have a perfect track record of blowing every opportunity
Senior White House adviser urges PA not to reject the Trump administration's peace plan, which he says is open to negotiation.
Saudi Arabia calls for Israel-PA talks under US auspices
Saudi Arabia calls for peace negotiations in order reach agreement that "achieves the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people".
Rouhani: Iran's 'democracy' is being threatened
Iranian President upset after thousands of candidates are disqualified weeks before elections.
IRGC chief threatens attacks on American and Israeli commanders
Chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: If they threaten our commanders, none of their commanders will find a safe place.
ISIS threatens to shift its focus to Israel
ISIS spokesman calls to sabotage Trump's peace plan, encourages fighters to launch "new phase" against Israel.
Saudi Foreign Minister: Israelis cannot visit the kingdom
Saudi Foreign Minister makes clear Israeli citizens are not allowed to come to the kingdom despite Israeli decision to permit such trips.
Attorney says Monsey stabber was found unfit to stand trial
Lawyer for Grafton Thomas says a psychiatrist has found Thomas incompetent to stand trial, requests competency evaluation.
A-G: Yazbak can run for the Knesset
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit says Balad MK can run for the Knesset after she clarified she didn't call for violence against soldiers.
Jordanian charged with terrorism over stabbing of tourists
Jordanian court levels terrorism charges against man suspected of wounding eight people in stabbing attack this past November.
