EU increases funding to UNRWA
European Union announced it will commit a further 20 million euros to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
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Iran blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats
Iran says US and Israel to blame Albania's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats over security reasons.
Former Majdanek guard 'too sick' to face trial
German court says it won't put on trial 97-year-old former guard at Majdanek death camp due to his health.
Cruz introduces bill to sanction PA over terrorist payments
Texas Senator's bill would impose sanctions against PA officials who provide financial rewards for terror attacks.
Radical imam won't attend Toronto conference
Imam who called for the killing of Jews will not speak at conference at Islamic center in Toronto next week.
For the first time: IDF blows up terrorist tunnel in the north
The stage of neutralizing the tunnels in Operation Northern Shield begins with explosion of the first tunnel.
Watch: PA cleric says Allah 'turned Jews into apes and pigs'
PA TV airs anti-Semitic sermon by PA cleric who compared Jews to apes and pigs.
Oman to mediate Israel-PA talks?
Oman’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington, reportedly to discuss mediation efforts Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict.
UN's food program cuts aid to Palestinian Arabs
World Food Program to cut food aid next year to Palestinian Arabs, cites shortage of funding due to US cuts.
Albania expels two Iranian diplomats
Albania reportedly expels two Iranian diplomats in connection with 2016 Albania-Israel soccer match threatened with terrorism.
BDS fail: Pink Floyd tribute band to perform in Israel after all
UK Pink Floyd Experience says it will perform in Israel after announcing shows were cancelled following pressure by Roger Waters.
Australian Labor Party calls to recognize 'Palestine'
National conference of Australia’s Labor Party approves resolution calling on next government to proceed with recognition of “Palestine”.
Arab League to Australia and Brazil: Abide by international law
Arab League calls on Australia and Brazil to "abide by international law" concerning the status of Jerusalem.
US concerned over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon
State Department official hopes Lebanon's next government will work with Washington.
EU: Peace plan not based on 'two-state solution' will fail
Eight European Union member states say peace plan not based on "internationally agreed parameters" would risk being condemned to failure.
'What part of killing a baby is heroic?'
US envoy Jason Greenblatt rips Fatah for praising terrorists. "Disgraceful, vile and contemptible."
Watch: Former Hamas leader calls for 'guerrilla warfare'
In television interview, former Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal says Arabs in Judea and Samaria should wage "guerrilla warfare".
Jordan condemns Israeli plans to normalize communities
Jordan’s Foreign Minister blasts Israel's announcement that it will build new housing units and normalize communities in Judea and Samaria.
UN asks for donations for PA
United Nations urges donor states to provide $350 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority in 2019.
Texas teacher sues over anti-BDS law
Speech pathologist in Austin sues local school district for being fired after refusing to sign agreement that she won't boycott Israel.
Abbas envoy meets Shin Bet chief
Report: Senior PA official met Shin Bet head and discussed ways to end terror attacks throughout Judea and Samaria.
Report: IDF begins demolishing home of Barkan terrorist
Palestinian Arab media says IDF soldiers demolishing home of Ashraf Na'alwa who was eliminated last week.
Arab League: Australia should recognize 'Palestine'
Arab League Secretary-General calls on Australia to recognize eastern Jerusalem as the capital of "Palestine".
Patriots' wide receiver honors Pittsburgh victims
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is Jewish, pays tribute to 11 victims of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue.
Iranian general accidentally kills himself
General in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards kills himself while cleaning a gun.
Saudi Arabia criticizes Senate position on Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia insists murder of journalist does not reflect its policy after Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war.
Jordan: Australia's Jerusalem recognition breaches int'l law
Jordan condemns Australia’s decision to recognize western Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Erekat criticizes Australia over Jerusalem recognition
Head of PLO Executive Committee says Australia isn't committed to two-state solution and refuses to recognize "Palestine".
Abbas orders to rebuild terrorist's home
Hours after IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky, PA chairman orders that it be rebuilt.
Iranian FM: We've perfected the art of evading sanctions
Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions will have no impact on his country's policies.
Trial of former Nazi guard collapses over his health
Judges end proceedings in trial of former SS guard at Stutthof due to questions about his health.
Australia could recognize Jerusalem as soon as Saturday
Officials in Canberra say PM could announce as soon as Saturday that his government will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Cruz calls for end to PA's payments to terrorists
Texas Senator condemns latest terrorist attacks, urges Congress to step up efforts to stop PA's "play-to-slay" policy.
ISIS claims Strasbourg shooting attack
ISIS says terrorist who murdered three in Strasbourg was its "soldier".
Pompeo calls on UN to restrict Iran
Secretary of State urges United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran's missiles.
Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City
Two Border Police officers wounded in stabbing attack in the Old City in Jerusalem. Terrorist neutralized.
Barkan terrorist eliminated
Security forces eliminate Ashraf Naalwa, who murdered Ziv Hajbi and Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel, during attempt to arrest him.
Illinois board rules Airbnb violating state laws
Independent board in Illinois votes to notify Airbnb that it is violating state laws barring economic boycott of Israel.
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Terrorists captured, one eliminated
Security forces arrest several suspects in shooting attack at the Ofra junction. One of them shot and killed while trying to resist arrest.
Iran confirms it carried out missile test
Iranian commander confirms recent test of medium-range ballistic missile, boasts that it upset the US.
