Watch: 'Red Alert' at the UN
Ambassador Danny Danon plays air raid siren before UN Security Council meeting, demands condemnation of Hamas.
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IAEA says Iran abiding by terms of nuclear deal
UN atomic watchdog says Iran has been abiding by the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal with global powers.
Austrian Chancellor: We're fully committed to Israel's security
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz condemns ongoing rocket attacks from Gaza, calls for violence to stop immediately.
State Department: We stand with Israel
State Department condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself.
Escalation in the south
One dead as rocket hits Ashkelon home
40-year-old man killed, 40-year-old woman in critical condition as rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon.
Watch: Anti-tank missile hits soldiers’ bus
Hamas TV publishes footage of anti-tank missile hitting bus that drove Israeli soldiers, moments after the soldiers got off the bus.
Watch: IDF strike on the building of Hamas' television network
IAF fighter jets target the building of the Al-Aqsa TV Broadcasting Station in Gaza City.
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IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza
One officer, Lt. Col. M, killed, one injured and evacuated to hospital during IDF operation three kilometers deep inside Gaza.
Melbourne attacker inspired by ISIS but not linked to it
Australian government says knife terrorist in Melbourne was inspired by ISIS but did not have a direct link to the group.
Iran court upholds prison sentence for convicted spy
Iranian appeals court upholds 10-year prison sentence of former Foreign Ministry official convicted of spying.
This is how a terrorist reached Netiv Ha'asara
Report: IDF post located along the route used by the terrorist who infiltrated from Gaza on Friday was removed a few weeks ago.
Erdogan: We shared recordings of Khashoggi's death
Turkish President says his country has shared recordings linked to murder of Saudi journalist with five countries.
Iranian President: US sanctions have had no effect
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani downplays latest US sanctions, claims Washington had already practically reimposed them earlier.
Abbas: Trump's peace plan will not pass, the occupation must end
PA chairman blasts US peace initiative, says Palestinian people are facing a "provocation" that has been ongoing since Balfour Declaration.
Florida Governor-elect vows to fight BDS
Ron DeSantis, a longtime Israel supporter, says Trump should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Jordanian, Egyptian ambassadors present credentials
President Rivlin accepts diplomatic credentials from new ambassadors.
Austrian President warns against extremism on pogrom anniversary
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen warns against scapegoating, incitement and exclusion on 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
Saudi Arabian tells Israelis: We want peace
Saudi Arabian citizen identifying himself only as Mohammed takes to social media to send a message of peace to Israel in Hebrew.
Brazil reiterates stance on embassy relocation
New administration in Brazil reiterates that it will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, despite Arab pressure.
Barkat endorses Moshe Lion for mayor of Jerusalem
Outgoing Jerusalem Mayor endorses Moshe Lion in runoff to be held on Tuesday.
US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers
State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.
Canada apologizes for turning away Jews who fled Nazis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for Canada's refusal in 1939 to admit Jewish asylum seekers fleeing Nazi Germany.
Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate
Russian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.
'You are the heroes of us all. I salute you!'
President Rivlin speaks Israel Police ceremony awarding medals of excellence.
NYC subway terrorist convicted
Manhattan court convicts Bangladeshi immigrant who set off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station at rush hour last December.
Zarif blasts US sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister takes to YouTube to dismiss US sanctions, urges Washington to address the regional crises it has created.
PA to lobby Brazil against embassy relocation
PA envoy to Brazil expresses hope that president-elect Jair Bolsonaro's pledge to relocate embassy to Jerusalem was simply campaign talk.
Iran urges UN to act against US sanctions
Iran says new US sanctions are illegal, urges UN to hold Washington accountable.
US backs Israel's Middle East railway initiative
US envoy Jason Greenblatt expresses support for plan to build railway between Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Bolton: More sanctions on Iran are coming
National security adviser says administration is planning even more sanctions on Iran.
Trump to name UN ambassador this week
Trump says he will announce a candidate for the post of UN ambassador by the end of the week.
Sisi: Peace with Israel is 'stable and permanent'
Egyptian President hails peace agreement with Israel, says most Egyptians support it.
Jordan receives Israeli request to negotiate on land leases
Jordan says Israel asked for consultations on the leasing of Tzofar and Naharayim, which Jordan wants to end.
Greenblatt meets Netanyahu
US Special Representative for International Negotiations meets PM Netanyahu, discusses regional developments.
Two dead in car explosion in southern Tel Aviv
Two men in their 30s killed in car explosion in the Hatikva neighborhood of southern Tel Aviv.
Iran: 'Zionists' trying to torpedo our relations with EU
Iran denies being involved in plot to carry out attacks in Denmark.
UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions
United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.
Netanyahu: Shame that Rabin memorial became a political rally
Netanyahu criticizes leftist activists who heckled and booed Minister Tzachi Hanegbi at Rabin memorial.
Report: Netanyahu tried to renew ties with Abbas
TV report says Netanyahu dispatched Shin Bet to convince PA chairman to renew cooperation. Abbas refused.
Greenblatt: Hamas incites, the Palestinian people pay the price
US Special Envoy for International Negotiations says Hamas is inciting against Israel at the expense of Gazans.
