Jordan rules out negotiations with Israel
Jordanian Foreign Minister says his government is not open to discussions on renewing the leases of the territories in Tzofar and Naharayim.
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Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa
Senior Iranian official threatens to raze Israeli cities if Israel “carries out even the smallest mistake” against Iran.
Saudi FM: We don't know where slain journalist's body is
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir insists the kingdom does not know how Jamal Khashoggi was killed or where his body is.
Egyptian author arrested on charges of 'fake news'
Egyptian police arrest author of a book criticizing the government's economic policy.
Trump and Erdogan: Khashoggi case needs to be 'cleared up'
Turkish President and US President discuss death of Saudi journalist.
Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi account of journalist's death
President Trump makes clear he is "not satisfied" with Saudi Arabia's account of death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump prefers a woman to succeed Haley
Trump says he would prefer that successor to US Ambassador to the UN be a woman, but is still considering several people for the position.
PA leader: Thwart evacuation of Bedouin village
PA cabinet leader visits Khan al-Ahmar, thanks residents for their stance against "the occupation".
US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadist
US offers $5 million reward to find Al-Qaeda terrorist who urged attacks on Jews and Americans after Washington recognized Jerusalem.
Goldman Sachs pulls out of Saudi Arabian conference
Goldman Sachs pulls top exec Dina Powell from attending conference in Saudi Arabia in wake of disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
White House denies Lauder sent by Trump to meet Abbas
White House denies Israeli TV report that Trump had sent WJC President to convince Abbas to resume peace talks.
Hamas says it will investigate latest rocket attack
Senior Hamas official says rocket attack this week aimed to sabotage Egyptian ceasefire efforts.
Trump: 'Certainly looks' like Saudi journalist is dead
Trump says consequences for the Saudis "will have to be very severe" if they are found to have killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Zarif: US is out of control
Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts latest US sanctions against his country, says Washington is addicted to sanctions.
Gaza envelope to resume normal routine
Following assessment, Home Front Command lifts the restrictions that were imposed on the Gaza envelope.
German far-right lawmaker pictured with Hitler wine
Alternative for Germany trying to expel regional lawmaker who posed in front of wine bottles featuring pictures of Nazi leader.
Cabinet meeting on Gaza escalation concludes
Meeting of Political-Security cabinet concludes after five and a half hours. Ministers instructed not to give interviews to the media.
Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'
Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts new US sanctions against the paramilitary Basij group, says they are an insult to international mechanisms.
Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva
Sirens heard shortly after 3:30 a.m. in Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area. Rocket explodes near home in the city.
Liberman orders closing of Gaza crossings
Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings to be closed following rocket attack on Be'er Sheva.
US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran
US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.
UN votes to allow PA to chair G77
General Assembly votes to allow Palestinian Authority to chair group of 77 developing nations. US, Israel and Australia vote against.
Terror motive not ruled out in Cologne hostage taking
German police say man who hurled a firebomb and then took a woman hostage in Cologne may have had a "terrorist" motive.
US designates Hezbollah a 'transnational criminal organization'
Hezbollah to be targeted with tougher investigations and prosecutions.
Australian PM: No decision yet on embassy relocation
Australian PM Scott Morrison stresses he has not yet decided to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, will hold consultations.
Hamas official: Netanyahu should read history
Senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar unfazed by Netanyahu and Liberman’s threats to use force against Hamas.
Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years
Iranian President accuses US of seeking regime change in Iran.
EU calls for restraint following latest Gaza violence
EU calls on both sides to show restraint after yet another day of violence by Palestinian Arabs along the Gaza border.
NYPD says Brooklyn attack was a hate crime
New York police determine the assault of an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn was a hate crime.
Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearance
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Turkish President Recep stress importance of two countries' relations.
Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday
Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.
Canada announces $50 million in funding for UNRWA
Canada steps up aid for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” following US cut.
'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'
Soldier who identified the incident on the Gaza border over the weekend recalls what took place.
Austrian Chancellor: Israel's security is our interest
Sebastian Kurz stresses his country's commitment to Israel's security, explains why embassy relocation is not on the agenda at the moment.
Irish celebrities call for boycott of Eurovision in Israel
Group of Irish celebrities urge national broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2019 in protest over Israel’s treatment of “Palestine”.
Dina Powell withdraws from consideration for UN post
Sources say Dina Powell informed Trump she intends to stay at Goldman Sachs.
Egypt sentences 17 to death over attacks on churches
Egyptian military court sentences 17 people to death over suicide bombings of Coptic churches.
Angry PA says UN envoy 'no longer acceptable'
PA leadership announces it will no longer work with Nickolay Mladenov after he sought a deal between Israel and Hamas.
'We will catch the despicable murderer'
Netanyahu visits families of Israelis murdered in Barkan. "Our hearts are torn as are the hearts of the entire nation."
Turkey to free detained US pastor?
Report says US and Turkey have reached secret deal to secure release of Andrew Brunson. State Department: We're not aware of a deal.