Peres: 65 Years of Ongoing Miracles
President Shimon Peres speaks of the “ongoing miracles” in special video greeting for Independence Day.
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Iranian Official Repeats Threats on Israel
A senior Iranian military commander reiterates that the Iranian Armed Forces are capable of razing Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.
8-Year-Old Boy Among Those Killed in Boston
An eight-year-old boy was among those who were killed in two explosions in Boston. The death toll has risen to three.
Syria's Muslim Brotherhood: There's No Extremism
"It is not true that extremists are in charge of liberated lands," says Syria's Muslim Brotherhood’s leader.
IDF Closes Probes into Allegations of Misconduct
The IDF has closed probes into more than 60 allegations of misconduct during Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza.
Obama: We'll Find Who's Behind Boston Bombings
U.S. President Barack Obama says he ordered the "full resources" of the federal government to respond to the Boston bombings.
Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird
Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.
Peres: I Don't Regret the Oslo Accords
"There were terror attacks against Jews as back as 1937, long before Oslo," says President Peres during an Independence Day interview.
More than 1,000 Hizbullah Terrorists Enter Syria
Over 1,000 members of Hizbullah have entered Syria in the past few days in order to fight alongside regime troops.
PA Summons Canadian Envoy
The Palestinian Authority summoned Canada's envoy over Foreign Minister John Baird's meeting with Livni in eastern Jerusalem.
Syria: 12 Children Killed in Airstrikes
Air strikes by Syrian regime warplanes killed at least 12 children in two incidents on Sunday, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Gantz: The IDF Can Reach Any Target
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks on Memorial Day: We carry out our mission using those who fell as our guide.
Protest Outside Jordanian Embassy
Dozens demonstrate in front of the Jordanian embassy in Ramat Gan over recent calls in Amman to free a terrorist who murdered 7 students.
PA Looking for New Prime Minister
PA mulling the prospect of a new prime minister after Salam Fayyad resigned.
'I'll Do Anything to Return to the IDF'
Captain Ziv Shilon, who was badly wounded in a Hamas attack near Gaza, vows to return to the IDF as a fighter.
Bennett: We'll Reach Any Place
Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett takes part in Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Passes Away
Rabbi Yaakov Chai Yosef passed away on Friday afternoon after a lengthy battle with cancer.
S. Africa: Labels for 'Occupied Territories'
South Africa has imposed new rules requiring that goods imported from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem display special labels.
Netanyahu: Israel is the Bright Star of Freedom
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting ahead of Israel’s 65th Independence Day.
U.S.: Fayyad Not Going Anywhere, as Far as We Know
The United States reacts warily to reports that PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad would resign because of a dispute with Mahmoud Abbas.
Obama Authorizes Aid for Rebels
President Barack Obama authorizes the release of $10 million in additional aid to Syrian rebels, as calls continue for the U.S. to arm them.
N. Korea Can Make a Small Nuclear Warhead
North Korea has the capacity to make a nuclear warhead small enough to fit on a ballistic missile, says to a new assessment by the Pentagon.
Obama: There's a Window of Opportunity for Peace
U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes there is a "window of opportunity" to kickstart the Middle East peace process.
Sinai Bedouin Kidnap a Hungarian Peacemaker
Armed Bedouin tribesmen freed a Hungarian peacekeeper in Egypt's Sinai after briefly detaining him.
Gafni: Lapid Hiding His Real Intention
MK Moshe Gafni criticizes Finance Minister Yair Lapid’s planned budget cuts, says they will hurt the country’s weaker sectors.
Hairdresser Offers Free Haircuts to Survivors
Yariv Chen garnered more than 20,000 likes on Facebook after he offered to give Holocaust survivors free haircuts.
Probe Into Artist Who Used Shoah Ashes Dropped
Polish prosecutors have dismissed their probe into Swedish artist's claims he used ashes of Holocaust victims.
Egyptian Army Tortured Civilians During Uprising
Egypt's armed forces participated in forced disappearances, torture and killings during the 2011 uprising, a leaked report finds.
Syrian Opposition to Kerry: Give Us Weapons
Syrian opposition leaders renew their appeals for arms as a jihadist group pledges loyalty to Al-Qaeda.
Budget: Raise the VAT, Cut Civil Servants' Pay
The Treasury plans to raise the VAT and cut the wages of civil servants in order to reduce Israel’s deficit.
UN Blames Food Shortages on 'Israeli Sanctions'
A UN official says that Israeli sanctions on Gaza are hitting food supplies and would have "serious" effects if continued.
Commission to Investigate Causes of Haifa Accident
A commission will investigate the direct and indirect causes of the accident in Nesher, near Haifa.
U.S. Budget Includes Increase in Aid to Israel
The planned U.S. budget for the coming year, announced by President Obama, increases the American defense aid to Israel.
Al-Nusra Pledges Allegiance to Al-Qaeda
Hours after Al-Qaeda confirmed that Al-Nusra is a member of its international network, the head of Al-Nusra pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda.
Wiesel: Ahmadinejad Should be Arrested
Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel says that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad should be indicted for intent to commit a crime against humanity.
Kerry Wraps Up Visit, Calls it 'Very Constructive'
U.S. Secretary John Kerry wraps up talks with Israeli and PA leaders in an attempt to renew the peace process.
Israel and Cyprus to Hold Joint Military Exercise
Israel will send warships to the eastern Mediterranean for a joint military exercise with Cyprus on April 25, reports a Cypriot daily.
Official: N. Korea May Fire Missiles 'At any Time'
The Obama administration calculates that North Korea may test fire ballistic missiles at any time, says a U.S. official.
12 Hizbullah Members Killed Near Damascus
Twelve members of the Hizbullah terrorist group have been killed in an ambush near Damascus. 20 others wounded.
Opposition Slams Lapid Over Planned Cuts
Lapid chooses to avoid special Knesset session but finds time to post on Facebook, angering opposition.
