Iranian judoka recognized as refugee in Germany
Saeid Mollaei fled to Germany after being ordered to throw away match in order not to compete against an Israeli.
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Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
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Assad: Trump is the best US president
Syrian President on Donald Trump: He's the best president because he is the most transparent.
ISIS names new leader after Baghdadi eliminated
ISIS announces its new leader is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.
US sanctions Iran's construction sector
State Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs.
US withholding aid for Lebanon
Officials say Trump administration withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon amid protests in the country.
North Korea tests 'super-large rocket launchers'
North Korea says Kim Jong Un was "satisfied" with successful tests of several rocket launchers.
PA welcomes Oslo ban of 'settlement' products
Fatah says it views the boycott of "settlement" goods as legitimate means to discourage Israel.
Report: Hariri willing to return as Lebanese PM
Senior official says Saad Hariri is ready to return as prime minister of a new Lebanese government if certain conditions are met.
Gantz optimistic a unity government will be formed
Blue and White chairman publishes update on coalition negotiations: The picture painted in the media is not necessarily accurate.
US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah
Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression.
Watch: US forces raid ISIS leader's hideout
Pentagon publishes footage from the operation to eliminate ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
IAEA chooses new head
Argentina's Rafael Grossi chosen to head UN's nuclear watchdog which monitors Iran's implementation of 2015 deal.
House approves sanctions against Turkey
House of Representatives approves sanctions against Turkey over Syria operation.
Prominent Corbyn critic will be able to run again
Dame Margaret Hodge, who criticized Labour leader over anti-Semitis, reselected by her local party to run again.
Knesset Speaker to Sanders: Stop talking nosense
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responds to Senator Bernie Sanders who said he would re-allocate US aid for Israel to Gaza.
Pompeo calls for stable government in Lebanon
Following resignation of Lebanese PM, Secretary of State urges country's leaders to form a new government quickly.
Haley: Sanders wants to give Israel's money to terrorists
Former US Ambassador to UN: Just when you thought Bernie Sanders couldn’t get any more radical, he outdid himself.
Parents of slain journalist thank Trump
The parents of Jewish journalist Steven Sotloff, who was beheaded by ISIS, say they are glad the group's leader was eliminated.
US confirms death of ISIS spokesman
State Department official confirms that Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in operation in Syria.
Swedish FM: BDS is not anti-Semitic
Sweden’s newly appointed foreign minister says she wants to strengthen ties with Israel, but also believes BDS is legitimate.
ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader
Kurdish fighters say ISIS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in joint US-Kurdish raid.
Info about ISIS leader's location came from one of his wives
Two American officials say one of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wives revealed information about his whereabouts.
Biden: Hate has torn us apart, we must end it
Former US Vice President comments on first anniversary of Pittsburgh attack.
Iran downplays Trump threats
Iranian Defense Minister says Trump's threat of a possible attack on Iran is a "bluff".
A year later, Argentine soccer team to play in Israel
Argentina’s national soccer team to play in Israel, a year after previous friendly match was cancelled due to BDS pressure.
Lebanese President offers to meet protesters
Lebanese President Michel Aoun offers to meet protesters demanding a complete overhaul of the political system.
Deri: We'll sit with Lapid if he maintains the status quo
Shas chairman claims Gantz wanted to meet with right-wing party leaders in order to disband the right-wing bloc.
Graham: Pentagon preparing plan to contain ISIS
Republican Senator says US military leaders preparing a plan that could keep ISIS fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria.
Iran blasts ban from judo competitions
Iran's judo federation claims decision to ban it from international competitions was based on "false claims".
PA blocks access to media it views as a threat
Reporters Without Borders condemns PA court decision to block access online news sources which are critical of the government.
Kim says he has a 'special' relationship with Trump
North Korean official media touts close relations between Kim and Trump, but says US policy makers are "hostile for no reason".
Presidential hopefuls suggest US should withhold aid to Israel
Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg suggest US should withhold aid to Israel as a means to pressure it to stop “settlement construction”.
Iran banned from judo competitions over boycott of Israel
International Judo Federation upholds ban on Iran from all competition.
McConnell introduces resolution against Trump's Syria withdrawal
Senate Majority Leader, other top Republican senators, warn Trump's withdrawal from Syria benefits Assad, ISIS, Russia and Iran.
Iran: We will reduce even more nuclear commitments
Iranian President's Chief of Staff urges Europe to help his country reap economic benefits from 2015 deal.
Suspected SS guard says he's 'sorry' for his actions
93-year-old former SS guard expresses regret in first day of trial for complicity in murder of more than 5,000 people at Stutthof.
Pompeo lands in Israel
Secretary of State arrives in Israel, will meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday.
'WhatsApp tax' causes protests in Lebanon
Hundreds take to the streets across Lebanon following government decision to tax calls made on messaging applications.
Venezuela, Libya elected to UN Human Rights Council
Israeli, US ambassadors condemn decision to allow countries with questionable human rights records to serve on UNHRC.
Trump: ISIS is 'totally under control'
Trump defends Middle East policy following ceasefire agreement reached with Turkey.