Hamas terror suspect sent to administrative detention
IDF orders administrative detention for Palestinian Arab journalist and Hamas member Mohammed al-Qiq.
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Islamic Jihad blames Israel for Gaza escalation
Islamic Jihad leader calls on Israel to “stop its aggression”.
Iranian official threatens Tel Aviv
Senior Iranian official says his country will immediately strike Israel if the United States "makes a mistake".
Iran's uranium stockpile to go up 60%
Iran's nuclear chief says his country will receive a shipment of uranium this week.
Trump: Iran deal 'the worst deal ever negotiated'
President Trump blasts nuclear deal with Iran, says the country disrespects the United States because of it.
High-ranking Turkish delegation to visit Israel
Turkish delegation to visit Israel, discuss gas pipeline between the two countries.
Defiant Iran holds military drill
Iran tests missile and radar systems in defiance of Trump's new sanctions.
White House: 'Settlements' may not help promote peace
In first official statement on Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, White House suggests it may not be helpful in promoting peace.
Report: Trump asks Israel to stop construction
American official tells Jerusalem Post Israel's recent construction announcements undermine Trump's peace efforts.
Trump to sanction Iranian entities
United States expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities in response to Tehran's recent ballistic missile test.
Iran: Our missile tests don't violate nuclear deal
Iran’s Defense Minister confirms the country carried out a missile test, but argues it didn't violate the nuclear deal.
PA threatens 'measures' against Israeli construction
Abbas spokesman condemns Israel’s announcement of new homes in Judea and Samaria, threatens the PA will take "necessary measures".
Report: Netanyahu to meet British PM next week
Israeli media report that Netanyahu will fly to London next week and meet Prime Minister May for the first time since she took office.
EU blasts Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria
EU foreign policy chief says Israel's new construction in Judea and Samaria makes a two-state solution “impossible”.
Report: Iran conducted a secret missile test in December
Officials tell Fox News that Iran conducted a secret missile launch a month after the presidential election in the United States.
Canadian school bans Israelis because of 'settlements'
Trade school in western Canada rescinds ban on Israeli applicants following intervention by the local community.
Republican Senator: We'll hold Iran accountable
Senator Bob Corker blasts Iran's ballistic missile, vows to hold it accountable for its actions.
Quebec attack suspect charged with first-degree murder
Alexandre Bissonnette, suspected of shooting attack in Quebec City mosque, charged with six counts of first-degree murder.
Six dead in Canadian mosque shooting
At least six killed as gunmen open fire on Quebec City mosque during evening prayers. Two suspects arrested.
Arab League hopes Trump changes mind about embassy move
Arab League official says he hopes Trump will retract his campaign pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for three days
Egyptian authorities open crossing between Gaza and Egypt in both directions for humanitarian cases.
PA official: We already have the aid Obama released
PA official claims the PA has already received the $221 million authorized by Obama hours before he left office.
Rod Stewart urged to cancel Israel show
Anti-Israel fans of Celtic Football Club start a petition asking Rod Stewart to cancel his June concert in Tel Aviv.
Erekat: We await Trump's response to Israeli construction
PLO Secretary-General demands a response from President Donald Trump to Israel's "settlement activities".
Lebanon claims to have arrested 5 'Israeli spies'
Lebanon’s General Security says it arrested a spy ring comprised of five people who allegedly spied for Israeli embassies abroad.
Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction
PLO Secretary-General calls on President Donald Trump's administration to clarify its policy with regard to Israeli "settlements".
Trump could cut ties with UN over its support for the PA
Trump administration reportedly planning to reduce ties with organizations such as the UN that give the PA and the PLO full membership.
State Department reviewing Obama's last minute aid to the PA
State Department says it is reviewing the last-minute decision by Obama administration to send $221 million to the PA.
Arab Meretz MK compares Trump and Regev to Nazis
Holocaust survivors walk out as MK Esawi Frej compares between Nazi Germany and statements made by Trump and Israeli Culture Minister.
Gaza court extends prison sentence of 'enemy collaborator'
Military court in Gaza extends local man’s prison sentence for collaborating with “hostile foreign agencies”.
Hamas leader visits Egypt in a bid to improve ties
Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrives in Cairo for talks with senior Egyptian officials.
Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving office
Officials tell AP: Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the PA in the final hours of his administration.
Hamas: We'll fight embassy move 'using all means'
Hamas lawmaker Mushir al-Masri says moving the American embassy to Jerusalem would be a "crime".
Trump: Peace can only be achieved through direct talks
President Trump tells Netanyahu that peace with the PA can only be reached through direct negotiations between the sides.
Islamic countries condemn planned U.S. embassy move
Organization of Islamic Cooperation rejects actions that could undermine PA's ability to claim Jerusalem for a state.
Iran promises to 'surprise' Trump if he cancels nuclear deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump will be surprised by his country if he annuls the nuclear agreement.
PA official: Resolution 2334 was 'pro-peace'
PA envoy to the UN insists the resolution passed last month by the UN Security Council is both “pro-Palestinian” and “pro-Israel”.
Trump's UN ambassador blasts world body's anti-Israel bias
Nikki Haley will blast the global body over its treatment of Israel at her Senate confirmation hearing.
Israel rearrests terrorist freed after a hunger strike
Israeli forces rearrest PA Arab journalist who was freed from prison last year after an extended hunger strike.
Obama: Iran deal makes the world safer
Outgoing President praises the nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers, claims it makes the world a safer place.
