PA condemns Brazil over Jerusalem trade office
PA says Brazil's opening of trade office in Jerusalem is a "direct aggression against the Palestinian people".
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Report: Algerian President to announce resignation
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika reportedly preparing to announce his resignation in accordance with article 102 of the constitution.
California college student senate calls for president’s removal
Student Senate at Pitzer College drafts resolution calling for removal of College President Melvin Oliver for vetoing BDS resolution.
Abbas threatens: We will take fateful steps
PA chairman blasts Israel ahead of publication of Trump peace plan.
Erdogan leads mayoral elections but loses Ankara
Turkish President's ruling party wins nearly 45 percent of the votes in local elections, though the opposition regains hold of the capital.
PA cabinet head to present new cabinet this week
Mohammad Shtayyeh says new PA cabinet will be steadfast in face of US and Israeli "wars" against Palestinian Arabs.
Former London Mayor:
'It's not anti-Semitic to hate the Jews of Israel'
Ken Livingstone says allegations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party are “lies and smears” meant to bring down party leader Corbyn.
Germany: 11 arrested over suspected terror plot
11 people arrested in western Germany on suspicion of planning Islamic extremist terror attack.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.
Egyptian opposition warns against extending Sisi's power
Egyptian opposition parties call to vote against constitutional changes allowing Sisi to stay in power until 2034.
Poll: Gantz leads, but right-wing bloc is larger
A week and a half before elections, Blue and White wins 31 seats and the Likud 27. The right-wing camp has 64 seats.
US approves applications to sell nuclear tech to Saudi Arabia
Energy Secretary Rick Perry says six applications for US companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudis approved.
New Quebec bill would ban religious symbols
Canadian province of Quebec introduces bill that bans some public employees from wearing religious symbols at work, including kippahs.
Erekat: US, Israel planning to annex Judea and Samaria
PLO Secretary General: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights paves the way for "annexation of the West Bank."
Bolsonaro: We can still move the embassy
Brazilian President says relocation of embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is still possible.
Erdogan: Trump behaving like a 'bully boy'
Turkish President continues to attack Trump over recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says he is using bully tactics.
Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict
Secretary of State to lawmakers: Decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights will help resolve the Israeli-PA conflict.
Danon: Does the UN want to give the Golan to jihadists?
Israeli ambassador at UN Security Council discussion on the Golan: No nation would give up strategic land to its most dangerous enemy.
Syrian TV claims Israel attacked in Aleppo
Syrian media outlets report explosions at airport in Aleppo targeted Iranian weapons depots.
PA: Brazil embassy relocation an 'attack' on Palestinians
PA envoy to Brazil warns against moving that country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'
Hassan Rouhani accuses US President of "colonialism" following his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Nasrallah urges 'resistance' after US Golan recognition
Hezbollah leader: Only way for Syrians to take back their land is "resistance, resistance and resistance".
Rocket fire continues
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.
Syria asks Security Council to discuss Golan recognition
Syria asks for urgent meeting to discuss the US decision to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory.
IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza
Israeli warplanes attack terror targets belonging to both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Schools in Gaza envelope will be closed on Tuesday.
Lebanon: US recognition of Golan violates international law
Lebanon criticizes US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says it undermines peace efforts.
Russia: US Golan move will lead to 'new tensions'
Moscow warns against "new wave of tensions" in the Middle East following Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Dozens of rockets fired toward southern Israel
Gaza terrorists continue rocket barrage on south, even after reports of ceasefire.
Schumer: You can be pro-Israel and completely American
Senate Minority Leader speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference, stresses Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism.
Rocket hits home in the Sharon region
Rocket fired from Gaza hits home in a moshav in the Sharon region. Seven people injured.
Erekat blasts Romania over embassy relocation
PLO Secretary General: Romania plan to relocate embassy to Jerusalem a blatant violation of Palestinian rights.
Arab League: Reinstating Syria not on the agenda
Arab League not planning to discuss reinstating Syria's membership at a summit later this month.
Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon
Iran says it will expand its ties with Lebanon despite Pompeo’s call for Beirut to choose sides.
House Majority Leader takes jab at Rep. Omar
House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer at AIPAC conference: When someone accuses American supporters of dual loyalty, I say: accuse me.
'Iran deal does not block Iran’s path to nuclear weapons'
Israel’s Ambassador to the US at AIPAC: You are supporting two of the world’s greatest forces of good.
'Labour has been taken over by the far left'
British MP Joan Ryan blasts Labour leader, vows she will continue to stand up for Israel.
Olmert: Iran wants Netanyahu as PM
Former PM attacks Netanyahu: I blame Netanyahu for leaking Gantz's phone story. He also leaked during Operation Protective Edge.
IDF attacks in Gaza
IDF attacks two Hamas observation posts in retaliation for throwing of explosive devices at border fence.
Khamenei: Europeans stabbed us in the back
Iran's Supreme Leader blasts Europe, says trade mechanism meant to bypass US sanctions is a "bitter joke".
Erekat: Trump's move will cause bloodshed
PLO Secretary General blasts Trump over his call for the US to officially recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.