Gaza artists call for boycott of Eurovision
Gazan artists call on Eurovision contestants to boycott the competition, claim Israel using the event to "perpetuate oppression".
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France: Iran must respect its commitments
France calls on Iran to respect all its commitments as part of 2015 nuclear deal.
Zarif: Iran will 'diminish commitments' under nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will reduce some “voluntary” commitments within nuclear deal but will not withdraw from it.
Pompeo in Iraq: Iran escalating its activity
Secretary of State says he visited Iraq to ensure it remains a sovereign, independent nation.
France warns Iran it could be sanctioned
France says international sanctions could be reimposed on Iran if it reneges on commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.
Islamic Jihad leader predicts war this summer
Islamic Jihad leader Ziad al-Nakhala says last round of confrontation was "only an exercise ahead of the larger battle".
US officials: Iran moving ballistic missiles by boat
US officials: Intelligence that Iran is moving short-range ballistic missiles on board led to deployment of bombers to Persian Gulf.
Hamas blasts 'biased' UN Secretary General
Hamas criticizes UN chief who condemned rocket fire on Israel, says his statement shows "bias towards Israel".
British Jewish group: Investigate Labour anti-Semitism
Jewish advocacy group in London accuses Labour Party of “endemic anti-Jewish behavior”, asks government to investigate.
US: There's a 'credible threat' by Iran
Acting US Defense Secretary says deployment of bomber to Middle East was approved because of "indications of a credible threat" by Iran.
Greenblatt to Hamas: Your terrorist behavior will never succeed
US envoy blasts Hamas and Islamic Jihad, warns that they will not gain sympathy from rocket attacks.
Cruz: The US stands with our Israeli allies
Texas Senator condemns rocket fire, says Israel is exercising its "absolute right to self-defense".
Netanyahu to approve transfer of Qatari money to Hamas
As part of ceasefire: Hamas promises to rein in Islamic Jihad, remove rioters from border, stop firing of incendiary balloons.
Turkey: We'll purchase S-400 despite possible US sanctions
Turkey dismisses US threats of sanctions if it went ahead with a Russian missile purchase.
Report: Ceasefire reached in Gaza
PA sources claim ceasefire went into effect at 4:30 a.m. Earlier, rocket barrage fired toward southern Israel.
US to deploy bombers to Middle East in message to Iran
US deploying carrier strike group and a bomber task force to Middle East to warn Iran against attacks.
Trump: We support Israel 100%
US President backs Israel, warns the people of Gaza that continued terror attacks will bring them nothing but misery.
Pence: We stand by our great ally Israel
US Vice President expresses support for Israel’s right to defend itself against the ongoing rocket attacks.
IDF attacks office of Hamas 'interior minister'
IDF fighter jets target office of Tawfiq Abu Naim, who oversees security measures in Gaza.
State Department: We stand with Israel
State Department condemns rocket fire on southern Israel, calls for those responsible to stop the attacks.
Greenblatt: US stands firmly in support of Israel
US envoy condemns rocket fire on Israel, stresses US commitment to Israel's right to self-defense.
Nasrallah threatens to invade the Galilee
Hezbollah leader: Israeli units that will enter southern Lebanon will be annihilated.
Kushner: Peace plan will be a 'good starting point'
White House senior adviser says "people will be surprised" by the contents of the US peace plan to be unveiled next month.
Romney: There's no alternative to the two-state solution
Returning from Middle East tour, Senator Mitt Romney says he sees no alternative to Israeli-PA conflict other than the two-state solution.
Iran: US supports 'terrorist' Israel
Iran says US in no position to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization when it supports Israel.
Rockets fired at southern Israel
Two rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel. Earlier, Israeli warplanes attacked Hamas military compound.
NYT to discipline editor who okayed anti-Semitic cartoon
New York Times taking disciplinary measures against production editor who okayed the cartoon depicting Netanyahu as a guide dog for Trump.
British celebrities reject boycott of Eurovision
British celebrities sign letter speaking out against a proposed boycott of this year’s Eurovision song contest which will be held in Israel.
US to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization
Trump administration planning to designate Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization.
Poway shooter had 50 unfired bullets
Prosecutors say John Earnest fired only eight to 10 of roughly 60 bullets he had before his weapon jammed.
Israel asks world to donate to PA
Israel reportedly interested in pressuring Abbas to accept tax revenues despite offsetting of terrorists' salaries.
Greenblatt: NYT needs to do 'serious soul-searching'
US envoy criticizes New York Times after it published several cartoons against PM Netanyahu and President Trump.
US vows to track down remaining ISIS leaders
United States says it will track down and defeat surviving leaders of ISIS after group publishes video of its leader.
Poway shooter formally charged
John Earnest formally charged with murder and attempted murder. His parents express shock, say his actions are "evil".
US Army veteran arrested for plotting mass attack
US Army veteran who became a Muslim considered various attacks, including targeting Jews, before planning to target white nationalist rally.
Iran threatens to quit nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Iran's Foreign Minister says his country could leave NPT if the US tightens sanctions against it.
Kuwait concerned over Iran's threats to block Strait of Hormuz
Kuwait looking at Iranian threats to block the Strait of Hormuz with concern, says Deputy Foreign Minister.
Netanyahu insists on transferring millions to PA
Report: Israel transferred money to PA in order to prevent economic collapse, but the PA is unwilling to accept the money.
San Diego shooter acted alone
San Diego County Sheriff says John Earnest was not part of any organized group.
IDF demolishes home of Ori Ansbacher's murderer
Security forces arrive with bulldozers at home of terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher after the Supreme Court approved the demolition.
