Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force
Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.
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Former S. African Ambassador Slams 'Apartheid'
Recently retired South African ambassador to Israel sends a letter to pro-Arab activists, slamming Israel’s "replication of apartheid."
Putin: Not Ruling Out Sending More Arms to Assad
Russian President says his country would not rule out sending fresh arms to the Syrian regime, warns against arming rebels.
Activist to Netanyahu: Keep Your Promises, Build!
Daniella Weiss, one of the leaders of the Nahala movement, says that Netanyahu should live up to his promises to build in E1.
Spanish Gov't Funding Anti-Israel NGOs
The Spanish government provided funding to political NGOs leading the campaigns to delegitimize Israel, finds new NGO Monitor report.
Peres Touts Peace in Birthday Speech
We must turn Israel from the Promised Land into a land of promise, says President Shimon Peres during lavish 90th birthday celebration.
Pet Shop Boys Won't Cancel Israel Concert
Pet Shop Boys will perform in Tel Aviv next week, despite calls by anti-Israel activists to cancel the concert.
NSA Head: PRISM Foiled at Least 50 Terror Attacks
U.S. surveillance efforts foiled over 50 potential terrorist events since 2001, says NSA chief Keith Alexander.
Lavrov: Iran Prepared to Halt 20% Enrichment
Russian Foreign Minister urges the world to drop the sanctions on Iran.
Netanyahu Unveils Stamp in Memory of Shamir
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu unveiled a new stamp in memory of Israel's seventh prime minister, the late Yitzchak Shamir.
Assad: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price
“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.
Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria
U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.
Erekat: Israel Declared Death of Two States
PLO chief negotiator slams Israeli officials for statements against the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Clinton Donates Speech Money to Peres Center
Former U.S. President Clinton decided to donate the $500,000 he was paid for his speech back to the Peres Academic Center at which he spoke.
Hamas to Hizbullah: Leave Syria, Fight Israel
Hamas calls on Hizbullah to withdraw from Syria and keep its weapons aimed at Israel.
Knesset Approves First Reading of State Budget
After a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.
Netanyahu: Bennett's Comments Are His Own Opinion
Netanyahu distances himself from Bennett's comments on Palestinian state, says he favors "a negotiated settlement".
Yaalon Doubtful Iran's President Will Bring Change
"Ultimately, Khamenei makes all the decisions," Yaalon tells France's Foreign and Defense Ministers.
Egyptian Politician: Jews Use Blood for Matzos
The Muslim world is keeping the “matzah blood libel” alive and well – even in Egypt, with which Israel has a peace treaty.
New Palestinian Authority PM Visits Al-Aqsa Mosque
The PA's prime minister Rami Hamdallah became the first PA premier to visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Iran's President Can Find a Partner in the U.S.
Iran's new president will find a partner in the U.S. if he comes clean on the nuclear program, says Obama's Chief of Staff.
Jordan's King: We Can Defend Ourselves from Syria
Jordan’s King Abdullah II vows to protect his country from the civil war in Syria.
'Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy'
Syria's Information Minister slams Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's decision to cut off all ties with Damascus.
Israel, PA Agree to Resume Economic Cooperation
Finance Minister Yair Lapid and PA counterpart agree to resume economic times frozen since November.
Putin: Syrian Rebels Are Cannibals; Don't Arm Them
One does not need to support people who eat their enemies' bodies, says Russian President.
UN Chief Calls for Better Security in Golan
Ban Ki-moon calls for better protection for UN peacekeepers to counter the growing threat of spillover violence from the Syria conflict.
British MP Apologizes Over 'Bloody Jew' Comment
Patrick Mercer apologizes after being caught on camera insulting a female IDF soldier.
Erdogan Willing to Hold Referendum
Turkish Prime Minister raises the possibility of bringing the issue of the demolition of Gezi Park to a referendum, says his spokesman.
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Syria's Opposition
U.S. eases restrictions on trade with Syria’s opposition, in order to supply the critical needs of Syrians in “liberated areas.”
Yesh Atid MK Slams 'Settlement' and 'Occupation'
MK Ofer Shelah slams the settlement enterprise as an obstacle to peace, attacks “Israeli occupation”.
Netanyahu: Stop Negotiating About Negotiations
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu calls on the Palestinian Authority to come to the negotiating table without delay.
Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels
The United States is considering what steps it can take to help the Syrian opposition, says Secretary of State.
PA Official: The Financial Crisis is Getting Worse
The PA is $4.2 billion in internal and external debt, announces its deputy prime minister.
UN Expert Falk: I Don't Intend to Quit
UN's human rights expert Richard Falk claims his opponents are trying to silence his criticism of Israel by labelling him anti-Semitic.
Iranian Admits Bushehr Plant 'Malfunctioned'
Iran's nuclear plant in Bushehr has had an electric generator malfunction, says Iran's ambassador to Russia.
Former Iranian President Endorses Moderate Ally
Iran’s former president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, endorses ally Hassan Rowhani in the June 14 election.
Freed Hunger Striker Announces Return to Terrorism
Ayman Sharawna, a terrorist freed after an eight-month hunger strike, has publicly announced that he has rejoined Hamas.
PA Won't be Allowed 'Shin Bet' Base in Area C
The Civil Administration has rejected a PA request to establish a security base with a potential to endanger Israelis.
UN Asks Austria to Delay Golan Pullout
Austria remains adamant about pulling out its troops from the Golan Heights, even as the UN appeals for more time.
Turkey: Police Use Tear Gas as Riots Continue
Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Istanbul; Erdogan says there will be "no more tolerance" for demonstrations.
