Iranian official: We'll sell as much oil as we can
Iranian vice president admits U.S. sanctions would hurt the economy but promises to sell as much oil as possible.
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Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel
Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.
'Hamas in Gaza is deterred - we will restore quiet'
IDF Spokesperson says kite terrorism is proof of IDF's deterrent capability.
UN envoy concerned over Kerem Shalom closure
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov urges Israel to reverse decision to close crossing to Gaza.
Director of banned TV station: Israel violates human rights
Director of Al Quds television criticizes Defense Ministry’s decision to declare the channel a terrorist organization.
Iranian woman sent to prison for removing headscarf
Iranian woman who removed obligatory Islamic headscarf as part of protest says has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline
U.S. Treasury Department sanctions Malaysia-based sales agent for Mahan Air, Iranian airline already under sanctions.
Erdogan appoints son-in-law as finance minister
After being sworn in for second term as president, Erdogan names his son-in-law as the country’s finance minister.
Abbas: Payments to terrorists will continue
PA chairman says PA will not stop paying families of terrorists imprisoned in Israeli jails, stresses they are "our martyrs".
South Africa won't reinstate Israel ambassador for now
Nearly two months after withdrawing its ambassador to Israel over Gaza violence, South Africa not ready to reinstate him.
Barak blasts Akunis: New record for stupidity
Former PM unhappy after Science Minister rejects appointment of professor who signed a letter encouraging refusal to enlist.
Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos
Iran detains 18-year-old teenage girl who posted dance videos on Instagram against "moral norms".
Swastikas discovered in Connecticut town
Swastikas discovered carved into picnic tables in town of Ridgefield, which has experienced similar incidents in the past.
Fourth earthquake felt near Tiberias
Earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale felt east of Tiberias, the fourth such incident since the morning hours.
Report: Trump administration to focus on Gaza first
Officials say U.S. administration focusing on improving conditions in Gaza in order to pressure PA to resume peace talks.
Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran
French shipping group CMA CGM announces it is pulling out of Iran following U.S. sanctions on companies operating in the country.
Abbas adviser: Israel's methods like those of the Nazis
PA chairman's adviser Mahmoud Al-Habbash says Israel's restrictions on entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque are "Israeli Zionist Inquisition".
Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz
IRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.
Egypt: Top Morsi adviser sent to life in prison
Egyptian court sentences former advisor to toppled president and 13 other people to life in prison for belonging to an illegal group.
Expert: 'Strong earthquake in Israel just a matter of time'
Geologist Dr. Ariel Heiman says the earthquakes felt in recent days should not worry Israelis any more than they did in the past.
Trump: I believe Kim sees different future
U.S. President says he really believes North Korean leader sees a different future for his country.
Rouhani: Europe's proposals aren't good enough
Iranian President tells Macron and Merkel Europe’s proposed economic measures to offset U.S. pullout from nuclear are disappointing.
Report: Germany mediating between Hamas and Israel
Arabic newspaper reports Germany has been involved in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a prisoner exchange deal.
Iraqi intelligence: Russian forces killed ISIS leader's son
Iraqi intelligence says Russian forces fired three missiles at a cave in Homs, killing son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Austrian Chancellor denounces calls for Israel's destruction
Austrian Chancellor says during meeting with Iranian President that calling for Israel’s destruction is “absolutely unacceptable”.
Two more earthquakes in northern Israel
Geophysical Institute confirms two earthquakes measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale felt in the north. No injuries or damages.
Rouhani: Trump's sanctions a 'crime and aggression'
Iranian President blasts Trump over sanctions against Iran, threatens to stop cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog.
Egyptian army kills three jihadists in the Sinai
Egypt continuing its crackdown on Sinai-based terrorism.
Earthquake felt in northern Israel
4.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Haifa and the area. No injuries or damages reported.
Rouhani: We'll respect deal if interests are preserved
Visiting Switzerland, Iranian President says Iran will respect nuclear deal with world powers as long as its interests are preserved.
ISIS leader's son killed in Syria
Islamic State announces that son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a battle in the Syrian city of Homs.
Arabs rally in Ramallah against Trump peace initiative
Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs rally in Ramallah, back Abbas' position on Trump's "Deal of the Century".
Odeh suspended from Knesset for a week
Ethics Committee suspends Joint List MK over remarks against police officers in Haifa.
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U.S. mulling labeling Revolutionary Guard a terror group
Officials say Trump administration weighing whether to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.
Pompeo to visit North Korea this week
White House says Secretary of State will leave for North Korea on July 5 to meet leader Kim Jong Un.
Qatari official: Hamas and Israel negotiating indirectly
Qatari diplomat says there are indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in an attempt to reach a deal on Gaza.
'We will not allow passage to Israel - but we will help'
MK Motti Yogev discusses the dilemmas raised by the situation with the Syrians on the Golan Heights border.
Iran denies shooting protesters
Iran denies reports that security forces shot and killed protesters during a demonstration in the city of Khorramshahr.
Giuliani: Trump will suffocate Iranian regime
Former New York Mayor suggests the end is near for the Ayatollah regime in Iran.
Rivlin thanks Polish President
President Rivlin speaks with Polish President after Poland decided to amend its controversial Holocaust Law.
