Haley: We will respond to Syria attack
Ambassador Haley says United States will respond to deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria even if Security Council doesn't act.
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Syria: Air strike kills 14 - including Iranian soldiers
Several people killed and injured as military airbase near Homs attacked with missiles. Russia: Israel responsible for the attack.
U.S. believes chemical weapons used in Syria attack
Initial assessment by U.S. authorities is that chemical weapons were indeed used in attack on rebel-held town of Douma.
Greenblatt to Hamas: Stop threatening your neighbors
Trump’s envoy urges Gaza’s Hamas rulers to renounce violence and stop threatening Israel.
Hungarian PM wins third consecutive term
Viktor Orban easily wins third consecutive term, according to preliminary results from Hungarian election.
Greenblatt: Hamas encouraging a hostile march
Trump envoy urges Hamas to work to improve the lives of Gazans instead of inciting to violence.
EU countries not persuaded to back Iran sanctions
France, Britain and Germany struggling to persuade their EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran, say diplomats.
American Jews remember murdered French woman
American Jewish organizations remember Mireille Knoll, the 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who was murdered in her Paris apartment.
Initial results show Sisi wins second term
Egyptian President re-elected for second term with 92 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.
Trump: We'll be out of Syria 'very soon'
Trump says the U.S. will be out of Syria and leave the fight against ISIS to others.
The directive: Open fire at Arabs who approach the fence
IDF soldiers preparing for "March of the Return" near the Gaza border. Soldiers instructed to use live ammunition but not as a first option.
IDF arrests two suspects who crossed Gaza border
Two armed suspects caught after crossing border fence from southern Gaza.
Hamas claims it arrested 'Israeli spy'
Hamas says it arrested a man who planned to convince Gazans not to take part in Friday's march to the border.
EU discussing new sanctions on Iran
France, Britain and Germany trying to persuade EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran to preserve 2015 deal.
Corbyn insists: I'm not an anti-Semite
British Labour leader says he opposes racism in any form after British Jews take to the street over anti-Semitism in the party's ranks.
Danon on Iran deal: In 45 days the rules of the game will change
Israel's UN Ambassador cautions Security Council members on the upcoming deadline regarding the Iranian nuclear deal.
Murdered French Jewish woman brought to rest
President Emmanuel Macron in attendance as hundreds attend funeral of 85-year-old Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll.
Swedish envoy:
'There's a tendency in Israel to demonize Sweden'
Sweden’s ambassador to Israel claims there's a tendency in Israel to “demonize” his country ever since it recognized a Palestinian state.
Iran soccer player 'honored' to return after playing Israelis
Iranian soccer captain who was banned for playing an Israeli club says he's glad to return as "a soldier" for the national team.
Macron: Murder of Holocaust survivor 'appalling'
French President condemns murder of 85-year-old Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll, vows to fight anti-Semitism.
Iran denies providing Houthi rebels with ballistic missiles
Iran's Revolutionary Guards deny Saudi Arabian accusations that Tehran provided Yemen rebels with ballistic capabilities.
German Foreign Minister to PA: Don't tear down bridges
Germany's new foreign minister meets PA leaders, stresses importance of U.S. involvement in peace talks.
UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border
UN envoy expresses concern over Hamas security measures on the Gaza-Israel border.
Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attack
Military coalition led by Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation against Iran after Houthi rebels fire missile barrage from Yemen.
Corbyn to British Jews: I oppose anti-Semitism
Responding to British Jewry's letter about the anti-Semitism in his party, Labour leader stresses he is against it.
Iranian official: Bolton appointment 'a shame'
Senior Iranian official blasts appointment of John Bolton as U.S. National Security Adviser.
University of Ottawa rejects BDS a third time
University of Ottawa rejects motion to endorse anti-Israel movement.
Iranian MP blasts soccer player who played against 'Zionists'
Lawmaker in Iran slams sports federation for allowing star to return to the international squad despite appearing against Israeli team.
Israelis warned against traveling to Turkey, Egypt and Jordan
Counter-Terrorism Bureau issued updated travel warnings ahead of the Passover holiday.
IDF attacks observation posts in Gaza
IDF attacks two observation posts in northern Gaza hours after series of “Red Alert” incoming rocket sirens sounded in the south.
Pelosi to lead Democratic delegation to Israel
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, along with ten House Democrats, to visit Israel and Jordan.
IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza
Israel Air Force attacks Hamas terror target in retaliation for incident in which border fence was damaged.
Erdogan ally to take over Turkey's largest media holding
Turkish businessman with close ties to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to buy Turkey's largest media holding.
Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing for two days
Egyptian authorities to reopen Rafah crossing for two days for the passage of humanitarian cases.
Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas
Israeli Ambassador responds to UN request for compensation from Israel for damage to UN schools in Gaza.
Khamenei: We've neutralized American plans in the Middle East
Iran's Supreme Leader accuses U.S. of creating groups like ISIS to distract people from "Zionist regime".
Two Jordanians jailed for planning attacks for ISIS
Two Jordanians sentenced to 10 years with hard labor for planning attacks on the Amman embassies of Russia, Iran and Israel.
Hamas names suspect in attack on PA cabinet leader
Hamas says it searching for suspect in last week’s bomb attack on PA cabinet leader Rami Hamdallah.
Senate expected to approve Taylor Force Act this week
Senate expected to pass Taylor Force Act which would cut funding to the PA if it continues to pay terrorists.
Iran's Foreign Minister fires back at Trump
Mohammad Javad Zarif responds to Trump after he blasted the Iranian regime.
