Lebanese President: Israeli operation won't endanger calm
President Michel Aoun says Israeli operation to destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels won’t endanger the calm along the border.
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France raises security alert following Strasbourg attack
Manhunt continues for gunman who killed three people at the Christmas market in Strasbourg.
Egypt allocates $71 million for synagogue renovations
Egyptian President to allocate $71 million for the renovation of synagogues and Jewish heritage sites in the country.
House backs bill targeting groups that use human shields
US House of Representatives approves bill that would target for sanctions Hezbollah and Hamas for using civilians as human shields.
Lapid and former Chief of Staff hold 'political meeting'
Yesh Atid meets with Benny Gantz for what was described as a "political meeting" ahead of the elections.
Iranian commander: We can build missiles with broader range
Senior commander of the Revolutionary Guards says Islamic Republic can expand the range of its missiles.
Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation
Arab League tells Brazil’s President-elect that moving embassy to Jerusalem would be a setback for relations with Arab countries.
Will Brazil have trouble relocating its embassy?
Brazilian President-elect reportedly told John Bolton about difficulties that may arise in relocating his country's embassy to Jerusalem.
Pink Floyd tribute band cancels Israel shows
Pink Floyd tribute band cancels three shows in Israel after being pressured by former Pink Floyd frontman and BDS activist Roger Waters.
Anti-Semitic pamphlets distributed in Pittsburgh
Anti-Semitic pamphlets distributed in Pittsburgh, including neighborhood where Tree of Life Synagogue is located.
Hamas praises attack in Binyamin region
Hamas says attack at Ofra junction is proof that the "resistance is present in the occupied West Bank".
Syrian media reports about air strike - then denies it
Syrian media report that air defense systems responded to air strike over Damascus. An hour later, denial issued.
Greenblatt on shooting attack: Absolutely disgusting
Trump envoy condemns shooting attack in Binyamin region, urges PA chairman to do the same.
Haley: Payments to terrorists need to stop
Following attack near Ofra, US Ambassador to the UN calls for the PA to stop its payments to terrorists.
Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'
Iranian President blasts US sanctions against his country, says they are designed to create panic.
Hamas official: UN vote a victory for 'resistance'
Hamas hails UN General Assembly’s failure to approve resolution condemning the terrorist group.
Hezbollah deputy leader: Israel has been deterred since 2006
Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general rules out Israel starting a war against Lebanon, does not comment on Operation Northern Shield.
'We will send Lebanon to the Stone Age'
Minister Yoav Galant: We know Hezbollah's tunnel plan.
Greenblatt on UN vote: Absolutely shameful
US envoy blasts the UN after it fails to condemn Hamas' terrorism against Israel.
Lebanese FM: Israel preparing for military assault
Lebanon's Foreign Minister instructs UN envoy to complain against Israel's operation against Hezbollah's tunnels.
Report: Trump chooses State Department spokeswoman as UN envoy
Trump reportedly decides to nominate Heather Nauert to replace departing Nikki Haley.
Hamas welcomes failure of UN condemnation
Hamas spokesman says failure of US-drafted resolution is "a slap in the face" to Trump.
'Civilization is indebted to the Jewish people'
US President at White House Hanukkah reception: My administration will always stand with the State of Israel.
Haley at the UN: Is the hatred of Israel so strong?
US-backed resolution condemning the Hamas terrorist organization fails to receive two-thirds majority and thus is not approved.
Lebanese PM: Israel's operation shouldn't lead to escalation
Saad Hariri says Israel’s operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels should not lead to “any escalation”.
Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn Hezbollah
Germany’s Ambassador to Israel and British Minister of State for the Middle East express support for Israel's efforts against Hezbollah.
Satellite images show North Korea expanding missile base
CNN reveals satellite images showing North Korea has significantly expanded the Yeongjeo-dong missile base.
Irish Senate approves bill banning 'settlement goods'
Upper house of Irish parliament approves so-called “Occupied Territories Bill”.
This is Hezbollah's terror tunnel
IDF releases aerial photos depicting cross-border attack tunnel that was dug by Hezbollah.
EU condemns Hamas' death sentences
European Union condemns sentencing of six Gazans to death for "collaborating" with Israel.
Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will
Iranian President appears to threaten to disrupt other countries’ oil shipments through the Gulf.
Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism
Senior Iranian military official says the country plans to increase the range of its missiles and ammunition.
Cruz: Israel has 'absolute right' to dismantle Hezbollah tunnels
Texas Senator expresses support for IDF's Operation Northern Shield.
Haley: We take vote on Hamas condemnation very seriously
US Ambassador urges countries at the UN to back US-drafted resolution condemning the Hamas terrorist organization.
Liberman's secret meetings with PA officials
Former defense minister reportedly met before resigning with senior PA officials.
Pope calls for 'two-state solution' during meeting with Abbas
Pope Francis meets PA chairman at Vatican, briefs him on "Israeli violations against Palestinians".
Haley:
'Countries must ask themselves if they're for or against Hamas'
US Ambassador discusses upcoming vote in the UN on condemnation of Hamas.
Pompeo to Netanyahu: US committed to Israel's security
State Department Spokeswoman says the issue of Iran, among other things, came up in Secretary of State's meeting with Netanyahu.
Iran vows to continue its missile tests
Iranian officials say missile tests will continue, deny they are in breach of UN resolutions.
Hundreds celebrate Hanukkah outside Pittsburgh synagogue
Public Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony held outside Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were murdered.
