Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless
Spokesman for Revolutionary Guards Corps rejects Netanyahu’s statements that Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.
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Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing in both directions
Hamas says Rafah border crossing will reopen on Tuesday. Egypt has not confirmed.
Senate advances aid to Israel, anti-BDS legislation
US Senate advances bill that codifies assistance for Israel and protects states that ban BDS and which was blocked by Democrats earlier.
Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?
Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals.
Iranian Chief of Staff threatens to take 'offensive' tactics
Chief of Staff of Iranian Army says Iran may switch from defensive policy to “offensive” tactics if national interests come under threat.
Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel
German Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.”
Czech Parliament recognizes int'l definition of anti-Semitism
Lower house of Czech Parliament recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.
Ya'alon courting former Netanyahu associates?
Telem party chairman reportedly seeking to have former government secretary and head of communications join his party.
Poll: Five percent of British citizens deny the Holocaust
New poll finds more than 2.6 million British people think the Holocaust is a myth.
Venezuelan opposition leader thanks Netanyahu
Juan Guaido thanks PM Netanyahu for recognizing him as Venezuela’s interim president on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Olmert: Netanyahu's time is up
Former prime minister attacks Netanyahu over the investigations against him.
Experts say Saudis testing ballistic missiles
Satellite images appear to show a military base inside Saudi Arabia to be testing and possibly manufacturing ballistic missiles.
Venezuela backtracks on expulsion of US diplomats
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro permits US diplomats to remain in the country for 30 days, three days after ordering them out.
Egypt closes Rafah crossing to Gaza
Egyptian authorities close Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza in both directions.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Arkansas' anti-BDS law
Federal judge lets Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel stand.
Iran nuclear chief:
'We have replacements for equipment we agreed to destroy'
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran never actually filled Arak reactor with cement, secretly acquired replacement tubes.
US sanctions Iranian airlines and fighters in Syria
Treasury sanctions two Iran-backed foreign fighter militias in Syria and two airlines that help send weapons to Syria.
Irish Ambassador summoned for reprimand
Irish Ambassador to be reprimanded after Irish parliament advances boycott of products from Judea and Samaria.
3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel
Geophysical Institute confirms an earthquake was felt in the north around 10:00 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nazareth.
Iranian Defense Minister: We'll launch another satellite soon
Iranian Defense Minister says Iran fixed the problem that caused its previous satellite launch to fail and will try again.
Russia: Publicizing Syria attacks is related to the elections
Russian ambassador to Israel argues that Israel's publicizing of air strikes in Syria is a political move related to upcoming elections.
Talks between Gantz and Ya'alon accelerating
Negotiations for political alliance between two former IDF Chiefs of Staff have accelerated over the past few days.
May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me
British PM rips Labour leader over his refusal to discuss Brexit, takes jab at him on comments on Hamas and Hezbollah.
Putin and Erdogan agree to coordinate actions in Syria
Russian President and Turkish counterpart meet in Moscow in the wake of US decision to withdraw forces from Syria.
Pompeo: Peace efforts will resume after Israeli elections
Secretary of State says Middle East peace plan efforts will begin “immediately” following Israeli elections.
Malaysian PM cites Trump in defending ban on Israelis
Malaysian Prime Minister likens his country’s ban on Israeli athletes to Trump's border wall plan.
Kerry blasts Trump: He should resign
Former Secretary of State blasts Trump at World Economic Forum, says he doesn't take anything seriously and should resign.
Syria's UN envoy threatens Ben-Gurion Airport
Syria's UN Ambassador says if Security Council doesn't act against Israeli attacks on his country, Syria will retaliate.
IDF attacks Hamas military camp
IDF fighter jets target a number of terror sites within a Hamas military camp following incident in which IDF officer was wounded by sniper.
British Labour official: Reverse Malaysian ban on Israelis
Deputy leader of British Labour party says Paralympic qualifiers in Malaysia should be cancelled if the country refuses entry to Israelis.
Germany sanctions Iranian airline
Germany bans Mahan Air which is identified with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Qatari envoy confirms Gaza grant to be delivered this week
Qatari ambassador to Gaza confirms that a fresh tranche of funds for Hamas civil servants in Gaza will be delivered via Israel.
New report exposes undeclared North Korean missile base
US-based center reveals that one of 20 undeclared ballistic missile bases in North Korea serves as a missile headquarters.
These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria
Sunday night's air strikes in Syria targeted weapons storage sites, an Iranian intelligence site and an Iranian training camp.
Jihadists: Mali attack because of Chad-Israel relations
Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists claim attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali, say it was response to Chad’s renewal of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Ex-envoy blasts Trump: He has 'no plan'
Brett McGurk, former US special envoy for anti-ISIS coalition, says Trump has "no plan" for what comes after forces withdraw from Syria.
Nasrallah to give TV interview following extended silence
Hezbollah leader to give television interview to the Al-Mayadeen network, expected to respond to Israel's Operation Northern Shield.
IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria
IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force in Syrian territory.
Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij
Turkish President tells Trump Turkey is ready to take over security in Syria’s Manbij as US withdraws troops.
Greenblatt rips PLO official: I want peace, do you?
US envoy responds to PLO's Hanan Ashrawi, who said US administration has zero credibility.
