New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb
Former New York City teacher and his brother suspected of stockpiling materials for making bombs.
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Florida shooter confesses
Nikolas Cruz has confessed to being the shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, according to local police report.
Concerns raised over nomination of BDS for Nobel
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center writes Norway’s Ambassador to Canada over Norwegian lawmaker’s nomination of BDS for Nobel Peace Prize.
Israel blamed for 'catastrophe' in Gaza
Following meeting at UN Security Council, Bolivia’s UN Ambassador says Israel bears the primary responsibility for situation in Gaza.
Fatah official to Border Police officer: Go to hell
Watch: Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub confronts Border Police officers at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Syria claims it 'repelled' Israeli surveillance planes
Syria says it forced Israeli surveillance planes that breached its southern border to withdraw. Israel not commenting.
Tunisian lawmaker rips Israeli flag in parliament
Tunisian legislator rips up an Israeli flag in protest against delay in debate on law criminalizing relations with Israel.
Zionist Union demands Netanyahu step down
Gabbay says Netanyahu era is over after police recommend he be indicted for bribery.
Macron threatens to attack Syria over chemical weapons
French President says his country will launch attacks if proof emerges that Syrian regime used banned chemical weapons against civilians.
Lapid: I testified like any law-abiding citizen
Yesh Atid chairman responds to reports that he was one of the key witnesses against Netanyahu.
State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassy
In budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem.
Lebanese officials threaten Israel
Lebanese President and Prime Minister warn their country will defend itself against any “Israeli aggression”.
ISIS leader alive but injured
Officials say Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive but injury and poor health forced him to relinquish control of jihadist group.
Abbas to Putin: We refuse to cooperate with U.S. mediation
PA chairman reiterates he can no longer accept the U.S. as mediator in peace talks, as Trump tells Putin it's time to work on peace.
Tillerson not planning to stop in Israel during Mideast tour
Secretary of State keeping tabs on situation in northern border but not planning on stopping in Israel during his tour of the Middle East.
Cruz: America stands with Israel in wake of Iran's aggression
Senator Ted Cruz urges the world to take decisive action against Iran following the incident in Israel's north.
'We'll teach Iran a lesson it'll never forget'
In interview with Saudi newspaper, Minister Yisrael Katz warns Iran not to attack Israel from Syria again.
Military correspondent to Arab MK: Be quiet
MK Aida Touma-Sliman blames Israel for escalation in north. Hadashot's military correspondent fires back.
Hamas on 'heightened alert'
Hamas says it is raising its level of alert in order “to defend the Palestinian people from Israeli aggression”.
UN chief calls for 'de-escalation' in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following closely the alarming military escalation throughout Syria", says his spokesman.
Qatari official: Without Israel's help, nothing happens in Gaza
Senior Qatari official acknowledges cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.
Iran: West must ensure the nuclear deal succeeds
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says 2015 nuclear deal must succeed before other issues can be discussed.
Report: Last two 'ISIS Beatles' captured
Syrian Kurdish fighters have detained two British men infamous for their role in ISIS killing of Western hostages, American officials say.
EU lawmakers urge U.S. to reconsider UNRWA cut
European Parliament urges United States to reconsider its decision to cut funding to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
PA mulling its own currency
PA envoy to Russia says PA considering its own currency but the issue is still being studied.
Report: Egypt foils ISIS plot to kill Haniyeh
Egyptian security forces reportedly uncover ISIS cell which plotted to kill Hamas leader.
Olmert on Netanyahu: May his tenure end quickly
Former Prime Minister comments on cases against Netanyahu: I do not wish him harm on a personal level.
North Korea: No intention to meet U.S. officials
North Korea stressed it has no intention of meeting U.S officials during Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'
Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns Israel over alleged airstrikes near Damascus, demands the UN take action.
Rouhani: Nuclear deal will not be renegotiated
Iran’s President stresses his country will not renegotiate the nuclear deal nor will it discuss its ballistic missile program.
Syrian army: We responded to 'Israeli aggression'
Syrian state media claims Israeli aircraft attacked research center northwest of Damascus.
Tillerson 'disappointed' after Polish bill signed
Secretary of State expresses concern that controversial Polish law "affects freedom of speech and academic inquiry".
Terrorist who murdered Rabbi Shevach eliminated
Ahmad Nasser Jarar, who headed terror cell that murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach, killed during operation in Jenin.
Hamas official: We're not interested in an escalation
Senior Hamas official says war with Israel not imminent, but group is taking "the necessary precautions".
State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attack
State Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province.
UN chief warns against 'one-state reality'
Antonio Guterres warns recent developments in the Middle East could bury the “two-state solution”.
Jordan's King:
'United States must play a role in Israel-PA peace'
King Abdullah II of Jordan criticizes Trump's Jerusalem declaration, but stresses U.S. is essential to any hope of Israel-PA peace.
UK Labour activist reinstated despite anti-Semitic remarks
British Labour party reinstates man who defended claims that Tony Blair was “unduly influenced by a cabal of Jewish advisers”.
Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the Sinai
Egypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval.
Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attack
Syrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province.