Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet suspend presidential campaigns
New York businessman and Colorado Senator drop out of presidential race following failure in New Hampshire primary.
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Lebanon's Parliament approves new Cabinet
Prime Minister Hassan Diab's new Cabinet, which is supported by Hezbollah, wins vote of confidence from Parliament.
Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in southern Israel
Gaza terrorists fire rocket towards southern Israel, which lands in open area.
Head of Iran's nuclear program: Soleimani killing weakened fight against ISIS
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says his country is prepared to do more to retaliate for US elimination of top general.
Erekat denies PA dropped request for UN vote on Trump peace plan
PLO official says reports that PA withdrew request to vote to condemn US peace plan are unfounded.
France condemns Iran over failed satellite launch
France urges Iran to abide by international obligations on its ballistic missile program after Tehran's attempt to launch a satellite.
Shaked: The big parties want us to be small
MK Ayelet Shaked says Likud and Blue and White attack Yamina "so that we do not interfere with the idea of a Palestinian state."
Filmmaker says Georgia's anti-BDS law is in violation of free speech rights
Documentary filmmaker sues Georgia after refusing to sign oath declaring she will not boycott Israel.
African leaders denounce Trump's 'Deal of the Century'
African Union says Trump's Middle East plan is "illegitimate". South African President: It is reminiscent of apartheid resolutions.
Iran unveils new ballistic missile
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say new short-range ballistic missile can be powered by "new generation" of engines.
Greenblatt: Where’s the condemnation of Gaza terrorist organizations?
Former US Middle East Envoy says UN should be discussing ongoing rocket attacks on southern Israel instead of condemning Trump plan.
Sudanese politician: Normalization with Israel is possible
Former Sudanese deputy prime minister says door to normalizing ties with Israel could open if it persuades US to lift sanctions on Sudan.
Egyptian army thwarts Sinai attack, kills 10 terrorists
Egypt's army says it killed 10 terrorists as its forces thwarted a major terror attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai.
IDF attacks Hamas training complex
IDF fighter jets attack several Hamas terrorist targets in retaliation for rocket fire from Gaza.
Poll: Left-center bloc strengthens
Channel 13 News poll gives left-center bloc 59 seats, compared to 53 for the right-wing bloc. Yisrael Beytenu remains the balance of power.
Montreal suburb adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
City council of Westmount adopts working definition of anti-Semitism based on that of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
Russia: Israeli air strike in Syria endangered a civilian plane
Russian Defense Ministry says air strike in Damascus attributed to Israel placed a civilian aircraft in serious danger.
Canadian Conservative leadership hopeful: Canada’s embassy should be in Jerusalem
Peter MacKay, who seeks lead Canada’s Conservative Party, backtracks after not committing to moving Canada’s embassy to Jerusalem.
British PM tells Netanyahu he supports US peace efforts
British PM Boris Johnson tells PM Netanyahu he supports for US efforts for peace but also underlines importance of two-state solution.
US eliminates leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Trump confirms the US killed Qassim al-Raymi in an operation in Yemen.
Abbas and Olmert to publicly oppose US peace plan
Kushner responds to report that PA chairman and former PM will publicly oppose "Deal of the Century": I find it almost pathetic.
14 soldiers injured in ramming attack in Jerusalem
Vehicle rams Golani soldiers in Jerusalem and flees the scene. 14 soldiers injured, including one seriously.
Zarif to leaders of Islamic Jihad and Hamas: We are against US peace plan
Iranian Foreign Minister denounces Trump's "imposed and treacherous plan" in conversations with leaders Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Abbas to push for UN resolution condemning 'Deal of the Century'
PA chairman will travel to the United Nations next week to push for Security Council resolution condemning Trump's peace proposals.
Report: Israel attacked Iranian post in Damascus area
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims Israeli aircraft attacked Iranian militias near Syrian capital. Israel not commenting.
IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructures
IDF fighter jets and aircraft attack Hamas targets across Gaza in retaliation for mortar and incendiary balloon firing.
Zarif to Abbas: We reject the 'Deal of the Century'
Iran’s Foreign Minister speaks to PA chairman, reiterates Iran's firm position which supports Palestinians' rights to a state.
Sudan's leader: Meeting with Netanyahu meant to 'protect national security'
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says his meeting with Israeli PM was driven by his responsibility to protect the country's national security.
New UN resolution would condemn Israeli annexation
Draft Security Council resolution seeks to rebuke Trump peace plan by condemning Israeli plan to annex communities in Judea and Samaria.
IDF strikes Hamas targets in southern Gaza
Israeli aircraft target weapons production site used by Hamas' military wing in retaliation for rocket fire on Netivot.
Three rockets fired at southern Israel
Sirens sounded in Netivot and other communities near Gaza border. IDF confirms three rockets fired.
EU foreign minister visits Iran in attempt to save nuclear deal
Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell meets Iranian officials amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.
Blue and White MK hinting at government with Yamina?
MK Yoaz Hendel says Blue and White would form a unity government with Liberman and other "Zionist parties" but doesn't elaborate.
Erekat blasts Sudanese leader's meeting with Netanyahu
Chief PA negotiator says meeting between Netanyahu and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is a "stab in the back".
Pompeo praises Sudan's efforts to normalize ties with Israel
Secretary of State speaks with Sudan's leader following his meeting with Netanyahu, invites him to Washington.
Sudanese government: We weren't updated on Netanyahu's meeting with leader
Sudan's government spokesman says cabinet waiting for clarifications from leader Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan on meeting with Netanyahu.
Rouhani: Iranians have the right to choose
Iranian President again criticizes disqualification of thousands of candidates ahead of February 21 legislative polls.
Erekat blasts 'arrogant' Kushner
PA negotiator fires back after Trump's senior adviser said Erekat has "perfect track record at failing at making peace deals".
Al-Qaeda claims attack on Florida naval base
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for December attack at US naval base in Pensacola.
Is Kerry planning a presidential bid?
Former Secretary of State overheard explaining what he would have to do to enter presidential race, but denies he is planning such a move.
