Rouhani: The US is the key supporter of terrorism
Iranian President claims Trump is misguided in his criticism of Iran, says terrorism has expanded wherever the US has gone.
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Likud wins additional Knesset seat
Central Elections Committee updates election results, announces Likud won 32 seats at the expense of United Torah Judaism, which has 7.
Zarif: There will be no new deal with world powers
Iranian Foreign Minister: The European partners to the nuclear deal didn't fulfill their commitments, no new deal.
Israel denies entry to Gazan soccer players
PA soccer chief livid after Israel denies travel permits to Gazan soccer players due to their links to terrorism.
Trump on Egypt demonstrations: I'm not concerned
US President gives backing to Egyptian President amid protests against his rule at home.
France, Britain and Germany blame Iran for Saudi Arabia attack
France, Britain and Germany call on Iran to agree to negotiations on its nuclear and missile programs.
Gantz continues to boycott Smotrich and Litzman
Blue and White official: Netanyahu knows we will not sit down with Litzman and Smotrich, and certainly not with him as prime minister.
London man given suspended sentence over anti-Semitic posters
Man handed 12-month suspended sentence, fined £100 for sticking anti-Semitic posters outside Chabad synagogue in east London.
Tibi to Rivlin: We own this land
"We did not immigrate here, we were born here, we are a native population," says Joint List MK.
Amazon launches in Israel
Global online retail giant launches its local delivery service in Israel. For the time being, the website is in English only.
France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priority
French Foreign Minister says his country’s main aim at UN General Assembly is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.
Iran criticizes suspension from judo competitions
Iran's judo federation says its suspension from international competition it "was a pre-planned scenario".
Former Tunisian president dies at 83
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the first leader to be toppled in the so-called "Arab Spring", dies in Saudi Arabia where he had lived in exile.
Near final results:
Blue and White - 33 seats, Likud - 31
Central Elections Committee publishes near final results of elections for 22nd Knesset. Official results to be published next Wednesday.
US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly
United States issues visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York.
New Jersey man indicted on charges of supporting Hezbollah
42-year-old allegedly surveilled dozens of iconic New York City locations and provided Hezbollah with detailed information about them.
Report: UAV destroyed in Syria
Syrian state TV reports that a drone was destroyed over a suburb of Damascus.
World Bank: PA economy in deep crisis
In new report, World Bank says Palestinian Authority faces financing gap that could top $1.8 billion.
Liberman: We will not sit with the Arab parties
Yisrael Beytenu chairman calls on Netanyahu and Gantz to focus on a unity government. "For us, there is no other option."
Iran suspended from judo competitions
International Judo Federation suspends Iran for forcing Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei to throw a match in order to avoid Israeli.
Report: Five killed in attack on pro-Iranian militias
Sky News reports attack on pro-Iranian Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, near the border with Iraq.
Abbas: We are against Netanyahu
PA chairman says he would be against a new Israeli government led by Binyamin Netanyahu.
Trump: I'd give Iranian leaders visas to attend UNGA
US President says if it were up to him, Iranian President and Foreign Minister would be granted visas to attend UN General Assembly.
Stabbing attempt in Qalandiya
Security forces neutralize terrorist who tried to carry out stabbing attack.
Trump: I'd prefer not to meet Rouhani
US President says he would prefer not to meet Iranian President at UN General Assembly.
PA cabinet head: Bibi and Benny is like Pepsi and Coke
Mohammad Shtayyeh downplays Israel's election, says neither candidate for PM has plan "to end the occupation".
Kan News exit poll: 56 seats for left-Arab bloc
Blue and White has 32 seats and the Likud has 31. Yisrael Beytenu wins 9 seats. Otzma Yehudit doesn't pass the threshold.
Channel 13 exit poll:
Blue and White - 32 seats, Likud - 30 seats
Arab Joint List is the Knesset's third largest party with 15 seats. Liberman wins 8 seats.
Macron, Jordanian King concerned over Jordan Valley
French President and Jordan's King voice concern over Israel's plan to impose sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.
Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members.
Report: Shiite militia attacked near Iraq-Syria border
Arab media report attack on Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, where a similar attack took place last week.
Trump: 'Looks like' Iran attacked Saudi oil supply
US President talks up the United States’ military might, but stresses he wants to “avoid” war.
Trump on Israeli election: It's going to be close
US President discusses Israel’s election with reporters: It's a 50/50 election.
Trump: We know the culprit behind attack on Saudi oil facilities
Trump issues warning to Iran following attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, says US is "locked and loaded".
Lapid: We won't sit in Netanyahu's government
Blue and White leader vows not to be a part of Netanyahu's government but doesn't rule out including Likud in a unity government.
Oman rejects Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge
Oman confirms support for independent Palestinian state after PM pledges to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.
Abbas spokesman: Stop the Israeli madness
PA chairman's spokesman blasts cabinet's authorization of Jewish community in Jordan Valley, calls on international community to intervene.
Minnesota synagogue fire doesn't appear to be a hate crime
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, say fire at historic Adas Israel Congregation doesn't appear to be a hate crime but investigation ongoing.
Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake news
US President rejects reports he is willing to meet his Iranian counterpart with no preconditions.
US official: Attack on Saudi oil facilities came from Iran
US official: No doubt that Iran is responsible for attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.