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.
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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State Department spokeswoman announces she has withdrawn candidacy for UN ambassador.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.
Iranian Foreign Minister meets Hezbollah leader
Mohammad Javad Zarif meets Hassan Nasrallah, reiterates Iran's support for Lebanon.
Trump rips Rep. Omar: She should be ashamed of herself
Trump says Rep. Ilhan Omar's apology over anti-Israel tweets is not adequate.
Liberman: The terrorist should be tried in a military court
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher should be tried in a military court so he can be sentenced to death.
Bolton to Khamenei: You won't have many more anniversaries
US National Security Adviser sends message to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Tibi: I want to bring down the right
Ta'al chairman says he will refuse to serve in any government, criticizes Gantz.
Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistance
On a visit to Beirut, Mohammad Javad Zarif extends offer for Iranian military assistance to Lebanese army.
Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official
Spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent.
US withdrawal from Syria 'weeks away', says top general
Head of US military’s Central Command says start of withdrawal of ground troops from Syria is likely just weeks away.
'I'll be back here to become a martyr'
Murderer of Ori Ansbacher was arrested two years ago on the Temple Mount and threatened: "If you let me go, I will come back with a knife."
Khamenei: 'Death to America' directed at Trump
Iran’s Supreme Leader explains that “Death to America” chants is directed at Trump and US leaders, not the American nation.
Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision
Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
'When an illegal Palestinian murders a Jew, it is nationalistic'
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan discusses murder of Ori Ansbacher, says security forces should determine it is nationalistic in nature.
US: Israel had the right to remove Hevron observers
State Department spokesman says Israel’s decision not to renew mandate of international observer force in Hevron is a "sovereign decision".
Iran unveils new ballistic missile
Revolutionary Guards unveil ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, say it is produced at underground facility.
Labor panicking; Alliance with Meretz coming?
Senior Labor officials ask Gabbay to work towards an alliance with Meretz in light of poor poll numbers.
Kushner and Greenblatt to visit region, discuss peace plan
White House senior adviser and Middle East envoy to travel to five Arab countries, brief diplomats on economic portion of US peace proposal.
Report: US to remove all forces from Syria by April
Officials tell the Wall Street Journal the US military is preparing to pull all American forces out of Syria by the end of April.
PA to Netanyahu: Stop lying
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ bureau blasts Netanyahu for saying Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the upcoming elections.
Satellite images say Iran may have launched another satellite
Satellite images suggest Iran may have attempted a second satellite launch despite US criticism.
Nasrallah: We'll stand by Iran in case of war
Hezbollah leader says Iran is strongest country in the region, dismisses idea that Israel would start a war against Islamic Republic.
Abbas: Security coordination with Israel will continue
PA chairman pledges to continue security coordination with Israel despite US funding cuts to PA security forces.
