Rouhani: Israel thwarting implementation of deal
Iranian President blasts world powers for failing to fulfill commitments under nuclear deal, says Israel and U.S. thwarted implementation.
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Will Netanyahu remove Hazan from committee?
Reports say PM is planning to remove MK Hazan from Knesset's State Control Committee due to his support of an inquiry into 2014 Gaza war.
Trump blasts Obama and Clinton
After President Obama claimed that Trump is "unfit" to be President, Republican nominee fires back.
Police recommend closure of Herzog investigation
Police say there is no evidential basis to prosecute Herzog over illegal donations, recommend case be closed.
PA soccer federation complains against Israel
Head of the Palestinian soccer federation complains to FIFA over Israel preventing PA soccer players from entering Judea and Samaria.
PA insists on timeframe for talks with Israel
PA chairman meets Kerry and French counterpart in Paris, says any reboot of peace talks with Israel should happen within a clear timeframe.
Kerry and Abbas to discuss 'two-state solution'
Secretary of State to meet PA chairman Abbas in Paris to discuss stalled peace process.
Normandy terrorist calls for more attacks
ISIS-affiliated news agency releases video purportedly showing Normandy terrorist threatening France.
Clinton's VP supports increased aid to Israel
Tim Kaine part of a group of senators calling on Congress to add $320 million for Israeli missile defense to defense appropriations bill.
Official: Hamas continues to dig terror tunnels
Senior security official warns Hamas digs 10 kilometers in tunnels leading into Israel every month.
State Dept blasts 'corrosive' Israeli construction
State Department spokesman issues scathing condemnation of Israeli plans to build new homes in Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo.
Netanyahu: PA attempt to sue Britain will fail
Netanyahu says the PA's intentions to sue Britain over the Balfour Declaration shows it is not interested in peace.
Israeli official to discuss military aid with U.S.
National Security Council interim chief to visit Washington and advance negotiations on new aid agreement.
12 injured in explosion at German restaurant
12 people injured in an explosion at a restaurant in Ansbach. The attacker who detonated the explosive was killed.
Pokemon craze hits Holocaust memorials
Pokemon Go hits Holocaust memorials in Germany and a Jewish cemetery in Britain. Jewish leaders vow to take action.
Tibi blasts 'racist' Liberman
MK Ahmed Tibi blasts Defense Minister over his comparison of Army Radio program about Mahmoud Darwish to praising Hitler.
British lawmaker blames Israel for rise of jihad
Jenny Tonge, a well-known critic of Israel, says Israel's treatment of Palestinians is a major cause in the rise of jihadism worldwide.
Hollande: France is committed to Israel-PA peace
French President meets PA chairman in Paris, says his country is committed to leading international efforts to help secure Israel-PA peace.
Erdogan: New coup possible, but won't be easy
Turkish President says armed forces will quickly be restructured, state of emergency might be extended beyond three months.
Palestinian organization blasts death sentences
Palestinian Center for Human Rights condemns death sentences handed down to alleged Israeli spies in Gaza.
Erdogan declares state of emergency
Turkish President declares three-month state of emergency, claims foreign countries were involved in coup attempt.
State Department spokesman grilled on Iran
State Department spokesman admits public was kept in the dark about side deal that would lift some of the nuclear restrictions on Iran.
Security forces seize weapons smuggled from Jordan
Weapons in large numbers that were smuggled from Jordan into Israel seized during security operation. Two suspects arrested.
Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in tunnel collapse
For the second time in a week, Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in tunnel collapse in Khan Younis.
Three injured in attack in Germany
Three seriously injured after as 17-year-old Afghani with an axe goes on a rampage on a train in Wurzburg. Attacker shot dead.
Israel-Turkey reconciliation to continue
Senior Turkish official assures Israel that the reconciliation will continue even after the failed coup attempt this weekend.
Baton Rouge shooter identified as Gavin Long, 29
29-year-old Gavin Long carried out Baton Rouge shooting on his birthday, law enforcement sources say.
Terror in France
84 killed as truck crashes into crowd in Nice
84 killed and over 100 injured as truck drives into crowd at promenade in the city of Nice during Bastille Day celebrations.
IDF warns soldiers against new Pokemon game
IDF tells soldiers that Pokemon Go is not to be used on military bases due to security concerns.
Trump postpones announcement on running mate
Following Nice terror attack, Donald Trump to hold off on announcing his candidate for Vice President.
Trump: Platform 'the most pro-Israel of all time'
Republican presidential candidate hails new pro-Israel party platform on Twitter.
Boris Johnson appointed UK Foreign Secretary
Pro-Israel former Mayor of London to serve as Foreign Secretary under new Prime Minister Theresa May.
French FM meets Hezbollah lawmakers in Lebanon
Foreign Ministry in Israel criticizes French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault's meeting with Hezbollah members in Lebanon.
UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander
Special UN court set up to prosecute killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri cancels decision to try Mustafa Badreddine.
Republican platform more favorable to Israel
Republican Party amends its platform to refer to Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital, removes reference to "Palestine".
Officials: Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama
Officials in Washington believe Netanyahu will consent to sign agreement on military aid with Obama and not wait for the next president.
'The ground is ready to destroy 'Zionists'
Iranian Commander Hossein Salami claims his country has over 100,000 missiles waiting in Lebanon alone to destroy Israel.
State Department blasts Israeli 'land seizures'
State Department uses unusually strong language in condemning Israel's plans to build in Maale Adumim and in Jerusalem.
UN chief blasts Israeli construction in Jerusalem
UN Secretary-General says approval of housing units in Maale Adumim and Jerusalem raises questions about Israel's long-term intentions.
UN envoy: Two-state solution is 'slipping away'
UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov calls on Israel and the PA to implement Quartet report.
