Hundreds celebrate Hanukkah outside Pittsburgh synagogue
Public Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony held outside Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were murdered.
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Former Israeli Ambassador takes jab at Corbyn
Danny Ayalon responds sarcastically to Hanukkah greeting of Labour leader who has been plagued by anti-Semitism.
US-led coalition eliminates senior ISIS commander
ISIS commander Abu al-Umarayn, who was involved in beheading of US citizen Peter Kassig, eliminated in air strike in southeastern Syria.
PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'
Saeb Erekat challenges Israeli PM to meet PA chairman anywhere in the world.
Report: US-led coalition attacks in Syria
Syrian media says US-led international coalition launched air strikes against army positions south of al-Sekhneh.
Proceedings suspended against LA ramming suspect
Criminal proceedings against man accused of trying to run over two Jewish men outside LA synagogue suspended.
Iran launches domestically made destroyer
Iran's navy launches the Sahand destroyer which can sustain voyages lasting five months without resupply.
American Jewish Congress: Bush an example to all Americans
American Jewish Congress praises former president's efforts to help Jews out of the Soviet Union, Ethiopia and Syria.
US says Iran test-fired a ballistic missile
Secretary of State Pompeo says Iran fired a missile capable of carrying multiple warheads in violation of UN resolution.
Canada sees spike in hate crimes
Hate crimes against Jews in Canada rose by 63 percent in 2017, according to data presented by Statistics Canada.
Gideon Sa'ar: Build everywhere in Israel
Former minister: We cannot accept an Arab state in Judea and Samaria. We have to act like the landlords in the Land of Israel.
Iran acquires two new submarines
Iranian media reports local navy acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters.
Pro-PA groups remove Israelis from South Africa conference
Seven professors from Israeli universities will not participate in South Africa conference after pressure from boycott groups.
Dismissed CNN contributor: I do not support anti-Semitism
In series of tweets, Marc Lamont Hill says he supports "Palestinian self-determination" but not anti-Semitism or killing of Jews.
Hamas seeks assistance from the UN
Hamas leader complains to UN about US and Israel attempts to condemn Hamas. Danon: It's like a serial killer asking police for assistance.
Khamenei calls on army to increase its capability
Iran's Supreme Leader says Iran should increase its military capability and readiness to ward off enemies.
Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks
"Canada’s commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering," says Canadian Foreign Ministry in response to Rouhani.
Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs
US Ambassador to Israel: Possible alliances between Israel and Arab states give the Israeli public some confidence.
Outrage over CNN commentator's anti-Israel speech at UN
Jewish groups blast Marc Lamont Hill who said at UN that violence against Israel is legitimate and called for a boycott of the Jewish state.
Jewish Americans sue Airbnb over Judea and Samaria decision
Group of Jewish Americans sue Airbnb in Delaware, say its decision to Judea and Samaria listings amounts to religious discrimination.
Erdan blasts Irish Senate's advancement of 'settlement' boycott
Strategic Affairs Minister says Irish Senate's decision is "disgraceful" and "tainted by anti-Semitism".
Report: Kim willing to allow inspectors in main nuclear complex
South Korean official says North Korean leader is willing to allow inspectors into the country's main nuclear complex in Yongbyon.
Trump: Israel is one reason we're staying in the Middle East
President Trump hints Israel is one of the reasons that he is keeping US military forces in the Middle East.
'We will relocate the embassy, the question is when'
Son of Brazilian President-elect meets Jared Kushner, reiterates that Brazil's embassy will move to Jerusalem.
Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts both Israel and the US on Twitter, says they will continue to fail.
EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal
European Union and Iran say they will aim to keep 2015 deal alive despite Trump’s decision to abandon the pact.
Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable
German Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".
Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments
US Special Representative for International Negotiations blasts Iranian President who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".
Ukraine imposes martial law following clash with Russia
Ukrainian parliament approves president's proposal for martial law, which will be imposed for 30 days in 10 of Ukraine's 27 regions.
Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' is clearly weaker
Iran’s Supreme Leader belittles Israel on Twitter, claims it is “weaker” than it has been in the past.
Russia attacks Syrian rebels after suspected chemical attack
Russian warplanes attack rebel-held areas in northern Syria following suspected poison gas attack in Aleppo.
Security Council to meet over Russia-Ukraine clash
Ambassador Nikki Haley announces emergency meeting of UN Security Council following clash near Crimea.
Israel promoting diplomatic relations with Bahrain
Hours after Chad President visits Israel, Israeli official reveals that Israel is promoting relations with Bahrain.
Netanyahu's son sends 'reminder' to MK Tibi
Yair Netanyahu fires back after Joint List MK criticizes him. "All the Arab communities in Israel sit on ruins of Jewish communities."
Austrian Chancellor condemns Rouhani's remarks on Israel
"Questioning Israel's right to exist is absolutely unacceptable," says Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
Report: 41 injured in poison gas attack in Syria
Syrian media claims rebels used poison gas in attack on the al-Khalidiya neighborhood of Aleppo.
Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US
Iranian Foreign Minister says there's no point in fresh nuclear talks with the US without guarantees it will not renege on any deal made.
Arab ambassadors to lobby Brazil on embassy relocation
Ambassadors from Arab countries to meet Brazilian President-elect in order to convince him not to relocate embassy to Jerusalem.
IDF to Lebanon: May you be free of Iran and Hezbollah
IDF wishes residents of Lebanon a Happy Independence Day on Twitter, takes aim at Iran and Hezbollah.
IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano reaffirms Iran is implementing its side of the 2015 deal with world powers.
