Barak: Yair Golan told the truth
Former Defense Minister backs Yair Golan's controversial statements, blasts Netanyahu.
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Nasrallah to Israel: We are stronger than you are
In speech marking 12th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Hezbollah leader claims Israel has been deterred since 2006.
Trump signs defense bill including aid to Israel
Trump signs into law defense spending bill which codifies memorandum of understanding with Israel.
Busted Jordanian terror cell was made up of ISIS supporters
Jordan says terrorist cell targeted in weekend raid was made up of supporters of ISIS.
Bad boy MK wants to be Tel Aviv Mayor
Controversial Likud MK Oren Hazan convinced he can defeat Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai at October election.
Former Mossad chief doubtful Russia can force Iran out of Syria
In interview with Saudi website, Tamir Pardo discusses diplomatic contacts with the Gulf states, tension with Iran and Hezbollah.
Corbyn and Netanyahu clash on Twitter
After Netanyahu condemns Corbyn visiting graves of terrorists, Corbyn criticizes death of Gaza rioters and Nationality Law.
Demolition order for home of Adam terrorist
IDF soldiers issue demolition order for home of terrorist who murdered Yotam Ovadia on July 26.
Hamas cleric: Jews were 'transformed' into apes and pigs
Watch: Hamas MP and cleric vilifies the Jews at parliamentary session in Gaza.
Coalition chairman backs Elkin for Jerusalem mayor
"We are members of the Likud and I support a Likud candidate for mayor of Jerusalem," says MK David Amsalem.
Turkey to present action plan amid financial crisis
Turkey's finance minister says government has prepared "an action plan" aimed at easing market concerns as nation's currency plummets.
Egypt sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to life
Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide to life in prison on accusations of inciting violence.
Corbyn urged to step down amid latest controversy
Photos show Labour leader holding wreath near the graves in Tunisia of terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at 1972 Munich Olympics.
Iran to bring back enriched uranium from Russia
Iran to bring back a second batch of enriched uranium it sent to Russia in 2015 as part of its commitments under nuclear deal.
Jordanian security forces killed during raid on terror cell
Three members of Jordan's security forces killed in a shootout during a raid on a terrorist cell.
State Department:
'When the peace plan is ready, it will be unveiled'
State Department spokeswoman rejects reports that Trump administration’s peace has been delayed.
State Department: Israel has a right to defend itself
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned by situation in Gaza but says Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks.
Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire
Al Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect.
South under fire:
IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets
More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.
Colombia to review recognition of 'Palestine'
Colombia’s new government says it will review former President’s recognition of “Palestine” as a state.
U.S. General:
'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'
U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions.
70 rockets fired at Israel
IAF attacks vehicle used by Gaza terror squad
Gaza terrorists fire at least 70 rockets at southern Israel. IAF attacks vehicle of terrorist squad.
UN envoy concerned by rocket attacks
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov expresses concern over the latest escalation in Gaza, warns against deterioration in the situation.
Colombia recognizes 'Palestine'
Colombian foreign ministry reveals the country recognized “Palestine” as a sovereign state in the days before its new president took office.
Photos: IDF strikes targets in Gaza
IDF releases aerial photos of 12 targets struck by the IAF in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.
Zarif to Trump: This isn't a beauty pageant
Iranian Foreign Minister pokes fun at Trump after he said goal in sanctioning Iran was world peace.
Egypt backs Saudi Arabia in row with Canada
Egypt says it stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia against foreign interference in its domestic affairs.
Trump insists: North Korea adhering to agreements
Trump says North Korea is making progress in dismantling its nuclear program, despite statement otherwise by National Security Adviser.
U.S. urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve dispute
State Department urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to use diplomacy to resolve their dispute over arrest of activists.
Intelligence official: Mossad behind Syrian scientist's death
Official from Middle Eastern intelligence agency tells New York Times the Mossad was behind the death of Syrian scientist Aziz Asbar.
Investigation into MP who fought with Corbyn dropped
British Labour Party drops an investigation into MP who had a confrontation with leader Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism.
'No chance for an agreement on Gaza'
MK Motti Yogev skeptical an arrangement in Gaza is possible, says Israel cannot escape responsibility over the enclave.
Saudi Arabia to stop flights to Toronto
Saudi Arabian Airlines suspending flights to and from Toronto amid diplomatic row with Canada.
Rouhani: Trump call for talks is 'psychological warfare'
Iranian President dismisses Washington's call for new nuclear negotiations at the same time as it reimposes sanctions on his country.
Ahmadinejad takes to Twitter to mock Trump
Former Iranian President weighs in on spat between Trump and basketball star LeBron James.
Controversial poet attacks again
Yehonatan Geffen implicitly attacks Nationality Law, writes: "80 years ago there were a people who believed in the master race."
Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be rigorously enforced
Secretary of State stresses renewed sanctions on Iran will remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.
Saudi Arabia suspends trade with Canada, expels ambassador
Saudi Arabia suspends trade and investment with Canada after the Canadian foreign ministry urged Riyadh to release arrested activists.
Corbyn apologizes for Labour anti-Semitism
In new video, British Labour leader acknowledges there is a real problem of anti-Semitism in his party.
Report: Senior Syrian scientist killed
Syrian media reports scientist in charge of research center in Masyaf killed in car explosion.