Johnson headed for victory in British election
Exit polls predict 368 seats for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Labour projected to win just 191 seats.
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German 'Nazi grandma' denied early release
German court rules that 91-year-old Holocaust denier serving a two-year sentence should not be released early.
Iran says it defused 'massive cyber attack'
Iran's telecommunications minister says an attack against an "electronic infrastructure" was foiled, doesn't provide details.
Report: Jersey City shooter left behind a handwritten note
One of the shooters who targeted Jersey City kosher market left behind note saying: "My creator makes me do this."
Official: Knesset dissolved, elections in March
Knesset approves second and third readings of bill to dissolve Knesset, hold elections on March 2, 2020.
US sanctions Iran's biggest airline
State Department announces new sanctions on Iran’s biggest airline and its shipping network.
Khamenei: Zionists committing many atrocities
Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses Israel of 70 years of terrorism against "people of Palestine".
'There will be no bloc after next election'
One of the leaders of the right-wing bloc says in closed conversations: If Netanyahu can't form a government, we'll look for alternatives.
Joint List MK: Israel is worse than apartheid
MK Ofer Cassif claims in speech that Israel's policy in Judea and Samaria is far worse than that of the apartheid regime in South Africa.
US pauses training of Saudi aviation students
US Navy pauses training of hundreds of Saudi Arabian aviation students following shooting in Pensacola.
PA official lauds US resolution supporting 'two-state solution'
Mohammad Shtayyeh says House resolution in support of "two-state solution" is in harmony with international law.
EU to discuss whether to modify policy on Israel and PA
EU foreign ministers will "deeply discuss" the situation in the Middle East following Luxembourg request to recognize "Palestine".
Iranian official threatens to 'flatten' Tel Aviv
Senior adviser to IRGC threatens Israel in response to Foreign Minister Katz’s statement that an Israeli attack on Iran is a possibility.
US believes Iran responsible for rocket attacks in Iraq
Officials say US government believes Iran is behind a series sophisticated rocket attacks on joint US-Iraq military facilities in Iraq.
Abbas: We'll cancel agreements if Israel annexes Jordan Valley
PA chairman says elections will be held in PA, but only if Israel allows eastern Jerusalem Arabs to vote.
Guatemala to declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization
Guatemala President-elect meets Foreign Minister Katz: "The friends of Israel are my friends and the enemies of Israel are our enemies."
Luxembourg pushing for recognition of 'Palestine'
Luxembourg pushing for all EU member states to recognize Palestinian state in response to US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.
FBI believes Pensacola shooter acted alone
Investigators believe Saudi Air Force lieutenant acted alone when he killed three people at US Navy base.
Kerry endorses Biden for president
Former Secretary of State says former VP is the candidate "to fix what Trump has broken".
Gabbay: I regret not entering Netanyahu's government
Former Labor chairman: Gantz needs to make the difficult decision of entering Netanyahu's government.
Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program
Iran responds to European countries' letter to UN, says it is determined to go ahead with disputed ballistic missile program.
Rouhani: Window on talks with US isn't closed
Iranian President says Tehran hasn’t closed window on talks with US, but again conditions them on withdrawal of sanctions.
Upgrade in Israel-Morocco relations?
Netanyahu and Pompeo discussed during their meeting Lisbon an upgrade of economic relations between Israel and Morocco.
France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles
France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.
UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology
The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.
Report: Fighter jets attack Iranian weapons depots in Syria
Arab media report explosions near an Iranian site on the border between Syria and Iraq.
IAEA still waiting for info on uranium found in Tehran
New head of UN's atomic watchdog says IAEA is still waiting for information from Iran on discovery of uranium at a site near Tehran.
Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchase
Trump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system.
Motion against Jewish student in Montreal rejected
Student’s Society of McGill University’s Board of Directors rejects motion calling for Jewish student to resign over trip to Israel.
Iraq arrests former ISIS leader's deputy
Iraqi security forces say they arrested ISIS' Abu Khaldoun, who was deputy of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Pompeo and Netanyahu to meet in Lisbon
State Department confirms PM and Secretary of State will meet in Lisbon when Pompeo visits the city on Wednesday and Thursday.
Jordan: Construction in Hevron undermines peace
Jordan's Foreign Minister condemns Israeli decision to build Jewish neighborhood in Hevron, says it undermines "two-state solution".
Montreal university sides with Jewish student
McGill University sides with Jewish student who was threatened with removal from student union board of directors over a trip to Israel.
US quietly releases aid to Lebanon
The Trump administration has released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after delaying the aid for several months.
Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity
British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.
Central Election C'tee director: Elections can be held earlier
Director of the Central Election Committee says the committee would be able to prepare for elections on February 25, 2020.
IRGC commander: Our missiles are aimed at 21 US bases
IRGC commander says Iran can launch 20,000 missiles per day, is prepared for “the greatest war against the greatest enemy.”
Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat
White House spokesman says Netanyahu and Trump discussed Iranian threat as well as other critical issues.
Pompeo welcomes Bolivia's renewal of ties with Israel
Secretary of State welcomes Bolivia’s announcement that it would renew its diplomatic ties with Israel after 10 years.
Erekat blames US for Israeli construction in Hevron
Senior PLO official: Israel’s decision to build new Jewish neighborhood in Hevron a direct result of US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.
