PA to cut civil servants' salaries
PA announces cut in salaries to civil servants, following Israeli decision to withhold tax transfers to PA.
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US to leave small group of peacekeepers in Syria
White House says US will leave some 200 American troops in Syria for a period of time after pullout.
Abbas reiterates: It's the full tax money or nothing
PA chairman reiterates he will not accept tax transfers from Israel if the PA’s payments to terrorists are offset.
Gantz and Lapid to run together
Israel Resilience and Yesh Atid agree on joint Knesset run. Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi joining as well.
Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel
Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of “adventurism” in Syria, says Iran "cannot exclude" possibility of military conflict.
Macron: France will adopt int'l definition of anti-Semitism
French President denounces anti-Semitism, says "anti-Zionism is one of the forms of modern anti-Semitism."
US concerned over Hezbollah's role in Lebanon cabinet
US ambassador to Lebanon meets PM Hariri, expresses concerns over Hezbollah's growing role in the new Cabinet.
Abbas: We will pay every penny to the martyrs
PA chairman says he doesn't want Israel's money if it will offset the payments to terrorists.
Thousands protest against anti-Semitism in Paris
Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest spate of recent anti-Semitic attacks.
Eighth British Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism
Joan Ryan quits Labour Party, citing a "culture of anti-Jewish racism".
Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization
Omani Foreign Minister says there is no normalization with Israel.
Report: Qatar won't finance Gaza's electricity after April
Qatari envoy reportedly says his country will stop financing Gaza’s electricity after April.
Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic war'
Iranian President describes US sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.
Suspected Istanbul terrorist denies charges against him
Main suspect in New Year's Day 2017 shooting attack in Istanbul denies charges in court. One of the victims in the attack was an Israeli.
Livni: Netanyahu agreed to negotiations based on '67 borders
Tzipi Livni claims Netanyahu, during talks spearheaded by John Kerry, agreed to hold negotiations on the basis of uprooting territories.
Two policemen killed in explosion in Cairo
Two Egyptian killed, three wounded when explosive device carried by terrorist they were pursuing goes off in heart of Cairo.
Katz: Gantz now opposes things he once supported
Newly appointed Acting Foreign Minister criticizes former Chief of Staff, who once supported Iran deal and now opposes it.
BDS fail: Muslim congresswoman used Israeli technology
Despite endorsing BDS, US Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used Israeli technology to build her website.
Poll: 63 seats for right-wing bloc
Kan 11 News poll shows that Likud and Gantz's party are maintaining stability. Left does not have a coalition, even if Arab parties join.
Twitter temporarily bans Khamenei's account
Twitter temporarily bans Iran's Supreme Leader from tweeting after ht posed a message threatening author Salman Rushdie.
Assad warns Kurds: The US won't protect you
Syrian President warns country’s Kurds that the US would not protect them against any Turkish offensive.
Abbas spokesman warns Israel of 'repercussions'
PA chairman's spokesman blasts Israel’s decision to implement the policy to offset the PA’s payments to terrorists.
Iran to Pence: We have nothing against Jews, we oppose Israel
Iran rejects US Vice President's remarks accusing the Islamic Republic of anti-Semitism akin to the Nazis.
Sisi: Israel-PA conflict is main source of regional instability
Speaking at Munich Security Conference, Egyptian President says his country supports two-state solution.
Heather Nauert withdraws from consideration as UN ambassador
State Department spokeswoman announces she has withdrawn candidacy for UN ambassador.
Abbas adviser: Warsaw conference aims to normalize 'occupation'
Senior adviser to PA chairman says Warsaw conference lacks credibility, denies Palestinian right to self-determination.
Egypt's parliament votes to extend Sisi's presidency
Egypt's parliament gives preliminary approval to constitutional changes that would allow Sisi to stay in power after his second term ends.
Saudi FM: We made our position on Israel-PA peace clear
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister stresses the Kingdom's position on Israel-PA peace is based on the Arab Peace Initiative.
Polish PM 'seriously considering' cancelling Israel visit
Mateusz Morawiecki reportedly considering cancelling participation in conference in Israel following Netanyahu remarks about Holocaust law.
Gilon and Rozin win Meretz primaries
MKs Ilan Gilon and Michal Rozin come in first and second, respectively, in Meretz primaries. 83% of party members voted.
Rouhani: We will not surrender to the enemy
Iranian President says Iran will stand firm in the face of US pressure.
Court: Iran can proceed with bid to recover frozen US assets
International Court of Justice rules that Iran can proceed with a bid to recover frozen assets which US says must go to terror victims.
Saudi Prince: Public meeting with Israeli officials not close
Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal tells Channel 13 News relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia can't improve without progress on peace.
Iran: 27 dead in attack against Revolutionary Guards
At least 27 killed, 13 injured, in suicide attack on a Revolutionary Guards bus in southeastern Iran.
Final Likud list: Sa'ar in third place, Erdan in fourth
Votes in Likud primaries recounted following claims of irregularities. Edelstein, Yisrael Katz and Miri Regev at the top of the list.
Pence: Rep. Omar's tweets 'a disgrace'
Vice President denounces Rep. Ilhan Omar’s anti-Semitic tweets: Those who engage in anti-Semitic tropes should face consequences.
Greenblatt: PA declined invitation to Warsaw conference
US special envoy rejects claims PA officials weren't invited to attend Middle East conference in Warsaw.
Trump: Rep. Omar should resign from Congress
President Trump says Minnesota congresswoman's apology over anti-Semitic tweet was "lame".
Report: Netanyahu rejected a Saudi peace initiative
PM Netanyahu rejected a Saudi peace initiative presented to him at a secret meeting after the 2014 Operation Protective Edge.
Lebanon won't attend Warsaw conference 'because of Israel'
Lebanese Foreign Minister says his country won't attend US-led summit on the Middle East because of Israel's presence there.
