Amir Peretz: Blue and White will fall apart after the elections
Labor chairman reveals he planned to run for president, but changed his plans in light of the elections.
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Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal
Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.
Report: Qatari envoy to bring more money into Gaza
Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday, and perhaps bring with him funds for needy families.
Brazil could designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization
Brazil considering designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization as part of President Bolsonaro’s efforts to strengthen ties with Trump.
'We cannot let Trump and Netanyahu hide the occupation'
Watch: Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib hold press conference to respond to Israel's decision to deny them entry.
Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa
Jordan’s Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors, calls on international community to pressure Israel to stop “violations” against Al-Aqsa.
Trump: The Democrats have such disdain for Israel
Trump criticizes Democrats over reports that they may retaliate for Israel's decision to ban Omar and Tlaib.
Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan
PA chairman meets Japanese parliamentary delegation, praises Japan's support for "Palestine".
Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch
Satellite images show Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing to put one in orbit.
ISIS claims attack at wedding reception in Afghanistan
Suicide bomber kills 63, wounds 182 at wedding party in Kabul.
Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar
Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.
Trump: Peace plan will likely be released after Israeli election
Trump says he will likely wait until after the Israeli elections to release his peace plan, but could release pieces before.
Abbas speaks to new British PM
PA says Boris Johnson expressed his support for "two-state solution" in phone call with chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Austria concerned by radical Islamic terrorism
Austrian intelligence report finds that radical Islamic terrorism is still the number one security issue in the country.
North Korea conducts another missile test
South Korea’s military says that North Korea fired two more projectiles into the sea.
Biden criticizes decision to bar Tlaib and Omar
Former Vice President: No democracy should deny entry to visitors based on the content of their ideas.
Trump: Tlaib and Omar are 'very anti-Israel'
Trump doubles down on criticism of two Muslim congresswomen who were barred by Israel from visiting the country.
Explosions heard in Syria's Hama region
Syrian news agency says hostile missile downed over Masyaf area.
San Diego shooting suspect had invalid license to buy gun
Student accused of opening fire at Chabad of Poway didn't have valid hunting license, the only way he could legally buy a weapon.
IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander rejects talks with US, says Hezbollah can destroy Israel on its own.
Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf
Iranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region.
Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker
Sources say Gibraltar will release Iranian oil tanker seized in July for violating sanctions on Syria.
Germany: Suspected Holocaust denier to face criminal charges
Man who reportedly denied the Holocaust during a visit the Sachsenhausen concentration camp accused of hate speech.
Jordan criticizes Erdan over Temple Mount
Jordanian Foreign Ministry criticizes Internal Security Minister's call for Jews to be permitted to pray on the Temple Mount.
Barkat open to meeting Tlaib and Omar
Likud MK and former Jerusalem mayor says he'd be open to meeting controversial lawmakers if they're willing to "learn and listen."
Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker
Senior official in Gibraltar says reports in Iran that seized tanker will be released are untrue.
Ocasio-Cortez doesn't regret concentration camps remark
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands by her comparison between American border detention facilities and Nazi concentration camps.
Lebanese FM: Our partnership with Hezbollah helps stability
Lebanese Foreign Minister defends alliance with Hezbollah, says it has helped Lebanon gain internal stability and maintain national unity.
Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking
Secretary of State urges international community to take action against Iran’s support for terrorism.
Swastika painted on billboard promoting play in Australia
Vandals spray paint swastika on billboard promoting a production in Melbourne of The Diary of Anne Frank.
Greenblatt: Trump hasn't yet decided when to unveil peace plan
US envoy says it is unclear whether the political component of the peace plan will be unveiled before or after Israeli elections.
Iranian FM calls for Muslim unity following Temple Mount riots
Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticizes Israel following clashes between police and Muslim worshipers on Temple Mount.
Jordan: Israel violating 'sanctity of Al-Aqsa'
Jordanian Foreign Minister condemns Israel following violent clashes on Temple Mount.
IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf
Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war.
Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences
Iran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences".
Trump: Macron sending 'mixed signals' to Iran
US President says French counterpart is getting in the way of US policy on Iran.
Diplomat won't head EU-Iran trade due to anti-Israel statements
Former German diplomat pulls out of job to facilitate European trade with Iran over criticism of Israel, defense of Iran.
Egyptian security forces kill 17 jihadists
Egyptian security conduct raids in Cairo and in another province, days after terrorist attack in the capital.
Head of Samaria Regional Council: Bring back the checkpoints
Yossi Dagan responds to murder in Migdal Oz, calls for security checkpoints to be returned to Judea and Samaria.
Iran to unveil homegrown defense system
Iranian Defense Minister says the “Bavar-373” will be unveiled later this month.