Egyptian army kills 16 jihadists in the Sinai
Egypt’s military says 16 jihadists were killed in the past four days during a major military operation against ISIS.
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Netanyahu: Iran must be stopped
PM Netanyahu, in interview on Fox News, says a nuclear Iran threatens not only Israel but to the U.S. and the entire world.
Mattis: 'Unwise' for Assad to use chemical weapons
U.S. Defense Secretary warns Syrian regime against using gas as a weapon.
Ya'alon: Netanyahu and Liberman are coordinated
Former Defense Minister says he's preparing to run for prime minister, claims coalition crisis "is about the prime minister's survival".
Terrorists open fire at two IDF posts
Within one hour, terrorists fire at IDF positions near Psagot and the Beitunia crossing. No injuries or damages reported.
Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the West
Iran will not negotiate with the West over its presence in the Middle East, says its Supreme Leader.
Arab League head to Guatemala: Cancel embassy move
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit urges Guatemala to cancel its decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.
105 terrorists killed in Egypt's 'Operation Sinai 2018'
Egyptian soldiers and police personnel have killed 105 terrorists since the start of Sinai anti-terrorism operation in February.
Trump agrees to meet North Korean leader
South Korean National Security Adviser says Trump has agreed to meet North Korean leader by May.
Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 system
Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran has tested and deployed Russian-made anti-aircraft system.
Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil'
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Turkey is part of “triangle of evil” with Iran and hardline Islamist groups.
PA congress to meet for the first time in years
PA congress to meet next month, discuss response to Trump's Jerusalem recognition.
Macron: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was an 'error'
French President says he won't follow in Trump's footsteps because doing so would cause France to lose its status of honest broker.
Florida shooter indicted
Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz indicted on 17 counts of murder and 17 more of attempted murder.
Iran's FM blames 'illegal occupation' for regional problems
Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech in which he vowed to stop Iran's nuclear program.
British lawmakers demand to visit Egypt's Morsi
Senior British Members of Parliament ask Egyptian authorities to allow them to visit former Islamist President who is now in prison.
Guatemala: Moving embassy is 'the right thing'
Guatemalan Foreign Minister defends her country's decision to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Iran rebuffs France's calls to curb its missile program
Iran says France should pressure U.S. to meet its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.
IAEA chief warns against failure of nuclear deal
Head of UN atomic watchdog says the failure of the 2015 deal between Iran and world powers would be a "great loss".
Former Argentine president to stand trial for AMIA cover-up
Cristina Kirchner referred for public trial over alleged cover-up of Iranian involvement in 1994 Jewish center bombing.
Pence: America stands with Israel, always
Vice President Pence speaks at AIPAC conference, reiterates America’s commitment to Israel.
Haley: Israel is not going away
Ambassador Haley at AIPAC: The day will come when the whole world recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Poll: Likud gaining strength even after Netanyahu questioning
Channel 10 poll finds that right-wing bloc would win 64 seats if elections were held today. Zionist Union continues to dive.
Guatemala to move its embassy to Jerusalem on May 16
Guatemalan President announces his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem two days after the United States.
Gabbay: The PA must stop the incitement
Labor chairman calls for two-state solution, but stresses both sides must take steps to rebuild trust.
Bahrain arrests 116 suspected terrorists
Bahrain arrests 116 people accused of belonging to a cell allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Lebanese official accused of framing actor as Israeli agent
Senior Lebanese officer investigated for fabricating evidence against Lebanese actor who was charged with collaborating with Israel.
Netanyahu: I will discuss Iran's aggression with Trump
Netanyahu leaves for Washington, where he will address the AIPAC conference and meet with President Donald Trump.
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' again asks for clemency
96-year-old former Auschwitz guard submits request for clemency in a bid to avoid serving his sentence for accessory to murder.
House lawmakers introduce new sanctions on Iran
Congressmen Ed Royce and Eliot Engel introduce new bill that would sanction companies and entities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Labour party extends suspension of former London Mayor
British Labour party extends suspension of Ken Livingstone who asserted that Hitler supported Zionism.
Lapid:
'I never said I wasn't Milchan's friend'
Yesh Atid chairman insists there was no reason for him to submit a conflict of interest document regarding his ties with Arnon Milchan.
Russia prevents Iran from setting up base in Syria
Russia reportedly prevented Iran from setting up a military base in the port of Tartus. Israel welcomed the move.
State Department: Russia violating its obligations
State Department accuses Russia of developing destabilizing nuclear weapons in violation of its treaty obligations.
Europe, United States to discuss Iran deal
European and U.S. officials expected to meet in March for talks on the 2015 nuclear deal, to which Trump objects.
Report: Egypt doubles number of soldiers in Sinai
Israel has reportedly agreed to Egypt's request to increase the number of its soldiers fighting ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula.
Head of Iran’s wrestling federation quits over Israel policy
Head of Iran’s wrestling federation resigns after criticizing authorities for letting athletes pay the price for ban on facing Israelis.
PA official: EU countries trying to amend Trump peace plan
PA official in charge of foreign affairs says European countries are negotiating with U.S. to persuade it to amend its peace plan.
Fatah official: FIFA caved to Israeli pressure
Jibril Rajoub, who heads the Palestine Football Association, blasts FIFA for failing to ban clubs based in Judea and Samaria.
Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in Syria
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigating alleged chlorine gas attacks in the Syrian region of Eastern Ghouta.
