Haley praises Honduras for backing embassy move
U.S. ambassador to the UN praises Honduras for backing the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
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Senators call for an increase in military aid to Israel
Senators who just returned from trip to Israel call for increase in $38 billion the U.S. provides in military aid.
Khamenei adviser: We will thwart 'U.S. and Israeli plots'
Ali Akbar Velayati vows that Iran will its involvement and presence in the region.
Gaza's public employees go on strike
Public sector employees in Gaza go on strike amid dispute between Hamas and Fatah over payments of salaries.
Saudi King fires military chief
Saudi King Salman fires host of top commanders in a major shake-up of the defense establishment.
EU, Arab League: Jerusalem must be a joint capital
European Union and Arab League countries call for Jerusalem to be the joint capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state.
Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliation
Top Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.
Egypt freezes assets of leading government critic
Egypt freezes the assets of leading government critic Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, who is accused of having links to Muslim Brotherhood.
Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta
Syrian opposition says the government launched a deadly chlorine gas attack on rebel-held enclave.
Zarif: There will be no talks on our missile program
Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates that his country's ballistic missile program is non negotiable.
Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation
Egyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.
UK Labour party to launch new inquiry against Livingstone
British Labour party planning to launch a new inquiry into allegations of anti-Semitism against former London mayor.
Abbas: It was just a check up
PA chairman confirms he was admitted to American hospital, insists he was given a clean bill of health.
Qataris angered by Israeli presence at handball tournament
Israel sends athletes to youth handball tournament in Doha. Qataris urged to withdraw their children from the competition.
We don't seek nuclear weapons, claims Iranian official
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister insists his country does not seek nuclear weapons and that commitment is permanent.
Abbas hospitalized in the United States
PA chairman hospitalized for several hours for what officials insist was a routine checkup.
Poll: The investigations are strengthening Likud
Channel 10 poll taken after latest developments in Case 4000 finds that if elections were held today, Likud would win 27 seats.
Arab League chief: Accept Abbas plan
Ahmed Aboul Gheit urges international community to positively react to peace plan put forward by PA chairman.
Egypt closes Rafah crossing hours after opening it
Egyptian authorities abruptly close crossing between Gaza and Egypt for reasons that are unclear.
Trump's envoys seek UN support for peace plan
Jason Greenblatt and Jared Kushner tell Security Council ambassadors they hope for their support for Trump's peace plan.
Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace
Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.
Gabbay: The Netanyahu era is over
Zionist Union chairman instructs party members to prepare for elections in the wake of the latest developments in Netanyahu investigations.
Haley to Abbas: We will not chase after you
U.S. Ambassador responds to PA chairman's Security Council speech, says he has a choice between achieving peace and “hateful rhetoric”.
Netanyahu associate turns state's evidence
Shlomo Filber, Director General of the Communications Ministry, expected to incriminate Netanyahu in “Case 4000”.
'We'd consider bringing in other countries to peace talks'
State Department responds to Abbas: U.S. would consider involvement of other countries in peace talks if it believes it would be helpful.
Qatari official: Neither Israel nor Hamas want an escalation
Qatari envoy to Gaza says neither Israel nor Gaza terrorists want an escalation that could "ignite the entire region".
Russian FM criticizes Iran's calls for Israel's destruction
Sergei Lavrov says Russia won't accept statements that Israel should be wiped off the map.
UN chief: Israel-Hezbollah war would be the worst nightmare
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns against direct confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon's army chief vows to confront 'Israeli aggression'
General Joseph Aoun says his army will use every available means to confront Israeli aggression no matter the cost.
PA blasts Israel for law withholding terrorist salaries
Palestinian Authority says bill to withhold terrorists’ salaries is "piracy and theft of money".
IDF attacks underground infrastructure in Gaza
IDF fighter jets attack underground infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.
Zarif: If Israel attacks us, they'll see the response
Iran's Foreign Minister says Syrian downing of Israeli jet ends IDF's "myth of invincibility".
Trump's envoy blasts 'cowardly' Hamas
Jason Greenblatt condemns Hamas in the wake of the latest attacks on Israel.
Rocket from Gaza explodes in southern Israel
Terrorists from Gaza fire a rocket toward an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries or damages.
Rouhani: We'll adhere to nuclear deal
Iranian President says his country will adhere to commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal: Haggling with it is ridiculous.
Iran to protest ban of wrestler who boycotted Israeli
Iran’s wrestling federation to protest decision to ban one of its wrestlers for deliberately throwing a match to avoid fighting an Israeli.
U.S. official:
'Now is the time to act against Iran'
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warns Iran is developing proxy armies in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq.
IDF attacks additional Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF says it attacked additional Hamas targets in Gaza. Sirens heard in Ashkelon and Sderot were false alarms.
Hamas condemns American bill sanctioning the group
Hamas says new U.S. bill that sanctions the group for using civilians as human shields sides with the "Israeli narrative".
Lapid: Netanyahu can't be prime minister
Yesh Atid chairman rejects claims he had personal relationship with filmmaker Arnon Milchan, says Netanyahu should resign.
