Jordan's King stresses importance of 'two-state solution'
In meeting with PA chairman, King Abdullah restates his position that creation of Palestinian state is the only way to end the conflict.
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Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible
Iranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker.
US blocks attempt to condemn Israel at UN
US blocks attempt by Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa to get Security Council to condemn Israel’s demolition of illegal Arab homes.
Shaked:
'We'll recommend Netanyahu if he establishes right-wing gov't'
Former Justice Minister does not intend to support Netanyahu if he forms a government with Gantz.
British MP: Johnson may withdraw from Iran nuclear deal
British MP says he believes Boris Johnson's government will follow Trump and withdraw from 2015 nuclear deal.
Could Canada's election day change?
Canada’s Federal Court orders review of election date which coincides with Jewish holiday of Shmini Atzeret.
House approves resolution opposing BDS
House of Representatives approves resolution opposing boycotts of Israel by overwhelming majority of 398 to 17.
Syria claims Israel attacked weapons warehouse
Syrian news agency says Israel attacked weapons warehouse belonging to Iranian militias.
US may have brought down two Iranian drones
CENTCOM Commander says US believes it may have brought down two Iranian drones last week rather than just one.
Arab tries to stab officers in Hadera
21-year-old Palestinian Arab neutralized by police officers after trying to stab one of them. Motive for incident being investigated.
Corbyn proposes changes to procedure on anti-Semitism
British Labour leader proposes changes to party’s complaints system to speed up expulsion of members over anti-Semitism.
Khamenei: US peace plan aims to 'destroy Palestinian identity'
Iran's Supreme Leader meets Hamas delegation, calls on Palestinian Arabs to confront US peace plan.
Canadian Jews most targeted group for hate crimes
Statistics Canada finds Canadian Jews were the most targeted group for hate crimes in 2018, a trend continuing from the previous two years.
France condemns Israel for demolishing illegal Arab homes
France says demolitions of illegal Palestinian Arab homes near Jerusalem threatens the two-state solution.
Zarif: British tanker was seized to implement international law
Iranian Foreign Minister insists seizure of British oil tanker was not in retaliation for British capture of Iranian tanker.
Iranian official stresses importance of liberating 'Palestine'
Iranian official meets visiting Hamas delegation headed by sanctioned terrorist Salah Al-Aruri.
PA 'foreign minister': A new country will recognize 'Palestine'
PA "foreign minister" Riyad al-Malki says a new country will be recognizing the State of “Palestine” by the end of the month.
Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions 'completely unacceptable'
Saudi Arabia slams Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf.
UK Labour leader acknowledges anti-Semitism problem
Jeremy Corbyn: Anti-Jewish bigotry has reared its head in our movement - and we must drive it out.
Trump to Netanyahu: Israel has become a technology powerhouse
Trump congratulates Netanyahu for becoming longest serving PM in the history of Israel.
PA soccer chief loses appeal against FIFA suspension
Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Jibril Rajoub's appeal against his year long ban from FIFA for "inciting hatred and violence".
Arab MK sends solidarity letters to Omar and Tlaib
MK Aida Touma-Sliman sends letter of solidarity to two Democratic Congresswomen criticized by Trump on Twitter.
Canadian PM urged to speak out on Quebec religious symbols bill
B’nai Brith Canada calls on PM Justin Trudeau to speak out on Quebec bill banning public employees from wearing kippahs.
Rouhani: Iran determined to save nuclear deal
Iranian President tells French counterpart he is determined to leave all doors open to save 2015 agreement.
It's official:
Argentina designates Hezbollah a terrorist organization
Argentina designates Hezbollah a terrorist organization, orders freezing of its assets in the country.
Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone
Trump says a US ship "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it
Iranian Foreign Minister says US "shot itself in the foot" by leaving nuclear deal.
US removes Turkey from F-35 program
US removes Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program in the wake its acquisition of S-400 Russian missile system.
House committee adopts anti-BDS resolution
US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves resolution condemning BDS and reaffirming support for Israel.
Argentina moves closer to blacklisting Hezbollah
Argentina creates public registry of persons and entities connected to acts of terrorism, expected to add Hezbollah to it.
Greenblatt: Hateful ideology is one of the challenges to peace
US envoy responds to Hamas official who called to kill all the Jews.
Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation
Iran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program.
Khamenei: We'll keep rolling back our commitments
Iran's Supreme Leader vows that Iran will respond to British seizure of tanker in Gibraltar.
Zarif: We're open to talks if US lifts sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister says his country does not want war with the US but Trump must lift sanctions to clear way for negotiations.
Erdogan: S-400s will be fully deployed in April 2020
Turkish President: S-400s are the strongest defense system against those who want to attack our country.
British PM candidates suggest Corbyn is anti-Semitic
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, vying for leadership of Britain’s Conservative Party, brand Labour leader an anti-Semite.
Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat
Secretary of State says US sanctions on Iran are working despite some claiming they wouldn't.
Gantz: Iran is a global issue threatening world peace
Blue and White chairman responds to EU Foreign Policy chief: Israel cannot afford a nuclear Iran and neither can you.
'It is time for us to impeach this President'
Four Democratic congresswomen respond to Trump's criticism of them. Trump: If you are not happy here, you can leave.
Zarif: Europe showing no interest in saving nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says Europeans have shown no willingness to invest in maintaining 2015 nuclear agreement.