Syrian Cleric: It's All the Jews' Fault
A Syrian cleric recently accused the Jews of being responsible for the ongoing civil strife throughout the Middle East.
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Egypt Freezes Assets of 14 Top Islamists
Nine Muslim Brotherhood leaders are among those whose assets have been frozen as part of an investigation against Islamists.
Taliban Setting Up Base in Syria
The Pakistani Taliban have visited Syria to assess "the needs of the jihad", says an official with the organization.
McCain and Graham: Cut Off Aid to Egypt
“Not all coups are created equal, but a coup is still a coup," write Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham.
Arabs to Protest Approval of Bedouin Land Grab
Israeli Arabs called to wave PLO flags as they protest the Knesset's approval of a law legalizing pirate Bedouin settlement in the Negev.
Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Begin Negotiations
"I hope that we speak not just on holidays," Netanyahu tells PA Chairman as he offers greetings for Ramadan.
Gov't Supports Date to Commemorate Jewish Refugees
MK Shimon Ohayon's law states that February 17 will be a day of commemoration for Jews forced out of Arab countries last century.
Israeli UAV Crashes Near Border with Egypt
An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on Sunday evening near the border with Egypt, due to a technical difficulty.
PA Arab Arrested Over Sinai Explosion
Egyptian security officials arrested a PA Arab man in connection to a bomb blast which targeted a gas pipeline in Sinai.
Report: Israel Struck in Syria from the Sea
An Israeli submarine attacked an arms depot in Latakia last week, according to intelligence sources.
U.S. Navy Patrolling Near Egypt's Coast
Two U.S. Navy ships patrolling in the Middle East moved closer to Egypt's Red Sea coast in recent days, said the top Marine Corps general.
Don't Attack Us, Asks Exiled Iranian Filmmaker
Israel attacking Iran will "only aggravate the situation," says exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
Microsoft Worked Closely with NSA, Documents Show
New documents say that Microsoft collaborated with U.S. intelligence to allow users' communications to be intercepted.
Slovakia Postpones Trial of Most Wanted Nazi
A Slovak court postponed a hearing into war crimes against 98-year-old Laszlo Csatary when he failed to appear.
Arabs Attack 18-Year-Old Jew in Jerusalem
Three Arabs attacked an 18-year-old Jew at the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, kicking him and spitting at him.
Al-Qaeda Linked Rebels Kill FSA Officer
Syrian rebels linked to Al-Qaeda have killed a senior figure in the Western-backed Free Syrian army.
Female Arab Soldiers: Zoabi Should Go to Gaza
Two Arab Christian female soldiers say that MK Hanin Zoabi, who objects to Arabs joining the army, does not speak for them.
Another Attack on Hareidi Soldier in Jerusalem
Hareidim threw objects at a soldier at the Shmuel Hanavi neighborhood. He was not hurt.
Bennett: Chinese Don't Care About the 'Occupation'
Economy Minister says there are great business opportunities in China and the Chinese do not care about any political issues.
Facebook Inventor Gives a "Like" to Samaria
Jared Morgenstern, the man behind Facebook's "Like" feature, is in Israel to discover his roots and began in the Binyamin region.
20 Confirmed Dead in Quebec Train Disaster
The death toll in the Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic now stands at 20, after a series of explosions caused by a derailed train.
Gantz: Mea Shearim Attack 'Very Serious'
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz condemned the attack on a hareidi-religious soldier in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim neighborhood.
Obama Orders Review of U.S. Aid to Egypt
President Obama orders a review of U.S. assistance to Egypt's government, hours after officials say that Egypt will receive F-16s.
UN to Hizbullah: Stay Out of Syria Conflict
The Security Council called on Hizbullah to stop interfering in the civil war in Syria, though it failed to mention the group by name.
U.S. to Deliver Fighter Jets to Egypt
The United States plans to go through with the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt despite Morsi's overthrow.
Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan
Thousands of permanent service soldiers will be let go and some units will be shut down as the IDF restructures.
Report: Saudis Aiming Missiles at Israel and Iran
Satellite photography suggests that Saudi Arabia has ballistic missiles pointed at both Israel and Iran.
Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron
Education Minister Shai Piron has decided to cancel a program started by his predecessor and meant to encourage school visits to Hevron.
Livnat Removes Sports Reporter
Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat removed a sports reporter from a press conference after the two got into a shouting match.
Rebels Hint that Israel Attacked in Syria
Syrian rebels claim that “foreign forces” destroyed advanced Russian anti-ship missiles in Latkia last week.
Egypt's PM to Offer Islamists Cabinet Positions
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamist Al-Nour Party will be offered ministerial positions in the transitional government in Egypt.
Egypt Summons Turkish Ambassador
Egypt summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Cairo in protest against “Ankara’s interference in Egyptian affairs.”
Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using Sarin Gas
Russia's UN envoy says he handed over evidence which indicates that the rebels used sarin gas in March. White House skeptical.
Gunmen Attack in Sinai, Two Killed
Two people killed as gunmen attack a security checkpoint in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'
Netanyahu presents FIFA President with concrete evidence of Hamas using soccer fields as bases for launching rockets.
Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries
Israel does not interfere in neighboring countries, but does act when its red lines are crossed, says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.
Arabs Demolish a Section of Security Barrier
Dozens of PA Arabs created a hole through the security barrier that runs between the Arab village of Abu Dis and Jerusalem.
Remains of Grad Missile Found Near Eilat
Security forces locate the remains of a Grad missile that was likely fired late last week.
MK Feiglin: Biometric Database is Bad News
"I fear those who are guarding the information more than I fear those who may steal it," says MK Moshe Feiglin.
Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake
71% of Israelis believe Israel's apology to Turkey was not justified, finds new poll.
