IAEA chief demands 'clarifications' from Iran
Head of UN nuclear watchdog says Iran must cooperate in a clearer manner with the agency's inspectors.
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Three additional Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus
Ministry of Health announces three new cases of COVID-19 in Israel. A total of 15 Israelis have been diagnosed with the virus to date.
Litzman: A great achievement, Liberman failed
Health Minister: It has been proven that those who try to harm the Sabbath and the Torah are doomed to fail.
Pompeo at AIPAC: Israel is central to the Middle East’s future
Secretary of State addresses AIPAC Policy Conference: No president loves Israel more than President Trump.
Liberman: We will not move one millimeter from what we promised our voters
Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to exit polls: We will wait for the true results. We are a party with principles.
Netanyahu: Time to unite
PM Netanyahu speaks following publication of exit polls: A night of a huge victory, time to stop the election rounds and form a government.
Peretz blames Blue and White
Labor-Gesher-Meretz head does not intend to step down despite election failure: In critical moments, Blue and White harmed the entire camp.
Updated exit poll: Right wing - 59 seats, left - 55
Updated exit polls show right-wing bloc has 59 seats, two shy of a majority.
PA complains to ICC over Israeli construction in E1
PA official Saeb Erekat says Israeli plans to build in E1 area have been referred to the International Criminal Court.
Leader of Islamic Jihad invited to visit Russia
Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nakhala reportedly invited to visit Moscow.
Leader of Democratic Republic of Congo to appoint Israel envoy
Speaking at AIPAC, leader of Democratic Republic of Congo says he will appoint an ambassador to Israel after a two-decade gap.
Biden: I will always call out anti-Semitism
Former US Vice President addresses AIPAC Conference, says "two-state solution" is the best way to achieve peace.
Netanyahu: Deal of the Century is the opportunity of a century for Israel
PM Netanyahu addresses AIPAC Policy Conference 2020: As long as I’m Prime Minister, Iran will never have nuclear weapons.
Former European politicians: Trump plan would create apartheid-like situation
50 former European prime ministers and foreign ministers condemn US President's peace plan in open letter.
Austria rejects BDS
Austrian parliament passes resolution rejecting BDS movement and all forms of anti-Semitism.
Report: Israeli aircraft carry out attack in Syria
Syrian television reports that Israeli helicopters attacked several Syrian army positions in the Quneitra area.
Poll: Likud - 33, Yamina - 9
Israel Hayom poll gives the right-wing 57 seats, compared to 56 seats for the left and Arabs.
World powers 'seriously concerned' over Iranian violations of nuclear deal
World powers that remain party to 2015 nuclear deal acknowledge time is running out to find a way to salvage it.
PA 'foreign minister': E1 construction will destroy two-state solution
PA “foreign minister” blasts planned construction near Maaleh Adumim, says it is more dangerous than any other construction plans.
Klobuchar and Buttigieg will not attend AIPAC conference
Democratic presidential candidates explain AIPAC’s annual conference next overlaps with Super Tuesday and therefore will not attend.
US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companies
US adds host of Lebanese individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah-affiliated Martyrs Foundation to its terror blacklist.
UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a substantial obstacle to peace
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israeli plans for new construction in Jerusalem and the E1 area.
Britain: Jerusalem construction 'undermines future Palestinian state'
Britain condemns Israel’s announcement of new construction in the Givat Hamatos and Har Homa neighborhoods in Jerusalem.
Sanders: I'd consider moving embassy back to Tel Aviv
Senator Bernie Sanders says he would consider moving US embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. Bloomberg: You can't move it back.
Amazon stops selling books described as 'Nazi propaganda'
Online retail giant stops sales of some books following protests that the titles were Nazi-era "propaganda".
Abbas spokesman blasts new Israeli construction near Maaleh Adumim
PA chairman's spokesman says Netanyahu's announcement of new construction in E1 area crosses "red lines".
Mike Bloomberg to address AIPAC conference
Former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful to speak at AIPAC policy conference in Washington, DC.
Calm maintained in the south, but schools to remain closed
The last siren in southern Israel was heard after 11:00 p.m., before a ceasefire reportedly went into effect.
Remaining parties to Iran nuclear deal to meet in Vienna
Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal will meet in Vienna on Wednesday in another attempt to preserve the agreement.
Iran says 12 dead from coronavirus, rejects claims of higher death toll
Iran's government says only 12 people died nationwide from new coronavirus, rejects claims by Qom lawmaker that 50 had died.
Security Council calls for 'two-state solution' to be respected
UN Security Council reiterates support for "two-state solution" and stresses need to make an effort to launch credible peace negotiations.
Pence and Pompeo to address AIPAC conference
Pro-Israel lobby confirms both US Vice President and Secretary of State will speak at policy conference next week.
European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade
European Commission says anti-Semitic floats at Aalst parade are "incompatible" with EU values.
Arab League condemns planned Israeli construction in Jerusalem
Arab League says new Jerusalem construction is meant to "perpetuate the apartheid system" and "destroy the two-state solution".
55,000 students will stay at home, IDF closes roads adjacent to Gaza border
IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.
Iranian hard-liners win in Tehran amid lowest voter turnout in decades
Iran's interior ministry says voter turnout in parliamentary elections stood at 42.57%. "Moderate" Rouhani suffers blow as hard-liners win.
Bernie Sanders to skip AIPAC policy conference
Jewish Senator announces he will not attend annual AIPAC conference due to platform it provides to "leaders who oppose Palestinian rights".
Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled
Parade in Aalst once again includes participants dressed in anti-Semitic costumes, with some dressed up as Nazi officers.
IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Damascus
IDF confirms air strike on terrorist targets belonging to Islamic Jihad in both Damascus and Gaza.
Iraq halts travel to Iran amid coronavirus outbreak
Iraqi authorities issue restrictions on travel to Iran after several cases of coronavirus are detected in that country.