Rabbi Peretz: Hamas must not receive any rewards
New Education Minister says he will stress the need to take action against Hamas in Gaza.
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US to send additional troops to Middle East
US to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
Muslim Brotherhood describes Morsi's death as 'murder'
Muslim Brotherhood says death of former Egyptian President was a “full-fledged murder”, calls for mass funeral.
Two shot during NBA Championship celebration in Toronto
Two people shot and wounded during celebrations of Toronto Raptors’ NBA Championship.
PA cabinet head: US waging war against us
Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses United States of waging a financial and political war against the PA, reiterates rejection of peace plan.
Qatar delivers $25 million to Gaza
Deputy Qatari ambassador enters Gaza with the monthly Qatari grant. Meanwhile, PA media reports of fire toward IDF force near Khan Yunis.
Iran to further scale back its compliance with nuclear deal
Iran expected to announce preparatory steps that have been taken to further decrease its commitments under 2015 deal with world powers.
Erdogan: S-400 systems will start arriving in July
Turkish President says he expects Russian missile defense systems to start arriving in Turkey in the first half of July.
Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacks
Ali Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran.
Arab League chief warns against ignoring two-state solution
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warns against any peace plan that ignores a two-state solution.
Khamenei:
'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'
Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.
Canada's election day conflicts with Jewish holiday
Two observant Jews take Canada’s government to court in effort to move date of federal vote which conflicts with Shemini Atzeret.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF warplanes and aircraft attack a number of targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on Sderot.
Two tankers attacked in Oman
Attacks in Gulf of Oman leave two tankers in flames. Pompeo: Iran is responsible, we'll go to the UN.
PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocation
PLO and PA foreign affairs bureau condemn decision by Moldova’s premier to move his country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
PA rejects initiatives from Bahrain conference
PA will not assist or facilitate realization of projects to be declared during upcoming US-led economic workshop.
Trump 'in no rush' to make deal with North Korea
US President touts positive relationship with North Korea's Kim, says no rush to reach deal to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons.
IDF attacks Hamas terrorist infrastructure
Israeli warplanes attack underground terrorist infrastructure in southern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Israel.
Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'
Turkish President says his country has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense systems and they will be delivered shortly.
Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired from Gaza
Rocket sirens sounded in Eshkol Regional Council. Iron Dome intercepts one rocket.
MK Kisch: I hope to be Minister of Communications
Likud MK says Netanyahu planning further changes in the transitional government and will probably dismiss Uri Ariel and Yifat Shasha-Biton.
Egyptian President meets WJC President
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ron Lauder discuss Egyptian-US relations, latest developments in the peace process in the Middle East.
Syria says Israel attacked in the southern part of the country
Syrian media reports that defense systems intercepted a number of missiles fired from Israel towards Daraa region.
Moldova to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem
Moldova’s government announces it will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. WJC welcomes the move.
PA 'prime minister' blames Israel for financial woes
Mohammed Shtayyeh says PA's financial crisis caused by Israel offsetting terrorist salaries from PA tax funds.
US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'
Top commander of US forces in Middle East believes the Iranians or their proxies may orchestrate an attack at any moment.
Sources: US won't accept more Turkish F-35 pilots
US officials say Washington won't train new pilots who on F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400s from Russia.
Hamas livid after Abbas phones Rivlin
PA chairman calls President Rivlin to express his condolences over the death of his wife, raising the ire of Hamas.
UAE says tanker attack was 'sophisticated and coordinated'
UAE tells Security Council that attacks on four tankers was most likely carried out by a state actor, but does not name Iran.
Report: Barak won't form new party
Former PM has decided not to establish a new party ahead of the September elections.
Abbas again hopes US peace plan 'goes to hell'
For the second time in a week, PA chairman blasts US peace plan.
Iranian FM: Mossad fabricating intelligence about Iran
Mohammad Javad Zarif rejects report that Israel collected information identifying Iran as responsible for sabotaging vessels in UAE.
Report: Saudis escalated ballistic missile program
US government obtains intelligence that Saudi Arabia has significantly escalated its ballistic missile program with the help of China.
Greenblatt to PA: Take responsibility for your economy
US envoy responds to PA cabinet leader who claimed in interview that the PA is on the verge of collapsing.
Germany could outlaw Hezbollah
German's AfD Party submits non-binding resolution calling to outlaw Hezbollah's political wing as well as its military wing.
Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressure
Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country will continue resisting US economic and political pressure.
US expresses condolences over death of Israel's First Lady
State Department statement describes Nechama Rivlin as having "touched the hearts of so many over the years".
UK radio station sacks former MP following anti-Semitic tweet
Former British MP George Galloway fired from national radio station talkRADIO after posting an anti-Semitic tweet.
May: The US and Britain have the same goal regarding Iran
US President and British Prime Minister discuss the Iranian nuclear threat at a joint press conference in London.
Kushner meets EU officials to discuss peace plan
EU says US peace plan must include "viable political progress that takes into account aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis."
