France: 'Settlements' are illegal under international laws
France says it "regrets" US policy shift on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
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Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress made
Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold crucial meeting 25 hours before expiry of Gantz's mandate to form a government.
Iran again breaches nuclear deal
IAEA says Iran breached another limit of 2015 nuclear deal by accumulating slightly more than 130 tons of heavy water.
Four rockets fired from Syria toward Israel
Four rockets fired toward Golan Heights intercepted by Iron Dome. No injuries reported, no rockets exploded in Israeli territory.
Biden criticizes Trump on Judea and Samaria
Democratic presidential hopeful says policy change on Judea and Samaria will inflame regional tensions.
Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and Samaria
Two Arab countries that have peace treaty with Israel criticized Pompeo’s statement on Judea and Samaria communities.
Warren: 'Settlements' make peace harder to achieve
Democratic presidential candidate criticizes policy reversal on Judea and Samaria.
Sanders: Settlements are illegal, Trump isolating the US
Democratic presidential candidate criticizes Pompeo's declaration on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
EU: Policy on 'settlements' remains unchanged
EU foreign minister responds to Pompeo, says the EU views "settlements" as illegal under international law.
Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protesters
Iran’s Foreign Ministry blasts Secretary of State's "meddlesome" remarks on Iran protests.
Jewish-American diplomat begins to serve as Egypt Ambassador
Jonathan Cohen arrives in Cairo, becoming first US ambassador to Egypt in over two years.
White House condemns Iran's use of force against protesters
White House condemns Iran for using "lethal force" against demonstrators in latest unrest.
North Korean leader supervises air force drill
Kim Jong Un supervises air force drills after US and South Korea cancel joint drill in order to promote talks with North Korea.
Pompeo: We'll keep fighting ISIS
United States will continue to lead the coalition against ISIS, Secretary of State assures allies.
Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'
Channel 13 News reveals details about President Rivlin's plan for unity government as presented to Netanyahu and Gantz.
IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets
IDF attacks Islamic Jihad military compound and headquarters after ceasefire breached.
Former Lebanese finance minister to be appointed PM
New Lebanese government to be made up of both politicians and technocrats.
Liberman responds to Netanyahu
"Pledge to the people of Israel that you will not take the State of Israel to a third election campaign," says Yisrael Beytenu chairman.
Report: Ceasefire agreement in Gaza
Senior Egyptian official says Israel and Islamic Jihad agreed on ceasefire as of 5:30 a.m. No official confirmation.
Turkey: We captured 'important' ISIS figure
Turkey’s Interior Minister says his country captured an “important” figure within ISIS, doesn't provide details.
Elkin: Why is Liberman so silent?
Minister Ze'ev Elkin criticizes Yisrael Beytenu chairman's silence in the wake of Joint List's criticism of Netanyahu.
Israeli official:
'Islamic Jihad's demands prove Israel was successful'
Senior Israeli official responds to Islamic Jihad's demands for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the rocket fire continues.
Sirens in southern and central Israel
Sirens heard in Gaza envelope and Coastal Plain. IDF investigating.
'Israel has every right to defend itself'
Former Austrian Chancellor expresses support for Israel amid rocket fire from Gaza.
Iran condemns Israel for eliminating terrorist
Iran calls for "occupation" to be punished after Israel eliminates Islamic Jihad leader.
Man killed during protest in Beirut
Local official for Lebanese political party shot dead by soldiers, marking the first death in 27 days of nationwide protests.
Cruz: I unequivocally stand with Israel
US Senator Ted Cruz backs Israel's right to take action against terrorists who target innocent civilians.
Rocket barrages on the south, IDF attacks terror targets
Sirens sounded in number of communities in Gaza envelope. IDF continues to attack terrorist targets in Gaza.
Greenblatt: A hypocritical and political decision
Jason Greenblatt denounces EU court ruling that products from Judea and Samaria must be labeled as "settlement products".
'America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself'
US Vice President Mike Pence expresses support for Israel after hundreds of rockets are fired from Gaza.
Rocket barrage on central and southern Israel
Terrorists fire barrage of rockets on the Gush Dan district and southern Israel following elimination of Islamic Jihad leader.
IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist
IDF, Shin Bet attack home in which senior Islamic Jihad commander stayed. Sirens sounded in Gaza envelope.
Former Jordanian FM: Reexamine the peace treaty
Former Jordanian Foreign Minister claims Israel is acting against the Kingdom's interests.
Deri's promise to Gantz
Shas chairman reportedly promised Gantz that his party would quit a unity government if Netanyahu doesn't honor rotation agreement.
Europe urges Iran to resume compliance with nuclear deal
France, Germany, United Kingdom and EU concerned over IAEA report confirming Iran is violating nuclear deal.
IAEA report: Uranium particles found at Iranian site
UN nuclear watchdog says uranium particles detected at site in Iran identified by Netanyahu as "secret atomic warehouse".
US to leave around 500-600 troops in northern Syria
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says US troop levels in northern Syria will probably stabilize around 500.
Greece to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Greece will adopt anti-Semitism definition which includes the way anti-Semitism relates to criticism of Israel.
Argentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Khamenei adviser
Argentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Alí Akbar Velayati, who is wanted in connection with 1994 AMIA bombing.
Iran starts building new nuclear reactor in Bushehr
Iran, Russia inaugurate new phase of construction for a second reactor at Iran's sole nuclear power plant.
