Report: Iran stifling probe of storage of nuclear equipment
Diplomats tell Wall Street Journal that Iran has refused to answer UN questions about storage of nuclear equipment and radioactive material.
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Poll: Blue and White - 32, Likud - 31
Channel 13 News poll finds that Liberman wins 11 seats and continues to be the deciding factor in who will form a coalition.
State Department warns Hezbollah
State Department official voices concern over "destabilizing role" of Iranian proxies in Middle East.
Poll: 32 seats for the Likud, 10 for Yamina
Kan News poll finds that Feiglin's voters have dispersed to the Likud and to Yamina, but also to Yisrael Beytenu and Blue and White.
Poll: 55 seats for the right, 54 for the left and the Arabs
Blue and White wins 32 seats. Likud wins 30 and Yamina wins 10.
Publisher of anti-Semitic Toronto paper gets house arrest
Jewish groups respond with mixed feelings after publisher of Toronto paper that promoted hatred is sentenced to 12 months of house arrest.
'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'
US envoy Jason Greenblatt comments on new sanctions targeting individuals who helped funnel cash from Iran's Quds Force to Hamas.
US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah
PM Netanyahu welcomes sanctions, urges other countries to follow suit.
'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'
UN extends mandate of UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon for another year.
US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs
US Treasury sanctions two Iranian business groups over ties to Tehran's missile program.
Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of presidential race
New York Democrat withdraws from Democratic Party's primary after failing to qualify for a third debate.
Lebanon: We have the right to defend ourselves
Lebanon stresses its right to defend the country "by any means" following drone attack blamed on Israel.
State Department plays down removal of PA from website
State Department official responds to website's removal of the Palestinian Authority: There has been no change to our policy.
Three killed in Gaza explosions
Three police officers killed in an explosions in western and southern Gaza.
Bolton: Trump not planning to change stance on Iran
National Security Adviser makes clear that Trump's willingness to talk to Iranian President doesn't imply his position is changing.
Russia to resume S-400 delivery to Turkey
Turkish Defense Minister says Russia will resume the delivery of its S-400 missile defense system to Turkey this week.
Netanyahu extends Danon's term
Netanyahu extends term of the Israeli ambassador to the UN until the end of the year.
UN calls for 'restraint' after reports of drone attack
UN expresses concern over reports of drone attack in Beirut, calls for "maximum restraint both in action and rhetoric".
Hezbollah: Israeli drones carried explosives
Hezbollah claims that two drones that crashed in Beirut and were allegedly operated by Israel carried explosives.
Pence backs Israel's right to self-defense
US Vice President speaks to Netanyahu. "Under President Trump, America will always stand with Israel."
Justice Department to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh shooter
Justice Department files for death penalty for Robert Bowers, accused of killing 11 people in attack at Tree of Life Synagogue last year.
PA blasts State Department for removing it from its website
Abbas spokesman says US move shows it is "fully aligned with the extremist Israeli right-wing."
Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit
France’s invitation to Mohammad Javad Zarif for talks at G7 summit reportedly comes as surprise to Trump.
Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon
Lebanese media report that Israel targeted PFLP in Bekaa region, near Syria border.
IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza
IDF jets attack office of Hamas commander in retaliation for rocket fire. In addition: Israel to reduce fuel transfers to Gaza.
Trump 'not happy' with North Korean missile tests
US President says he's "not happy" about North Korea's persistent testing of missiles but denies they violate any agreement.
Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense
Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.
Head of Iran's Quds Force threatens Israel
Qassem Soleimani responds to Israel thwarting Iranian drone attack.
IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile
Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Revolutionary Guards, says Iran test fired a new missile, doesn't provide details.
North Korean leader supervises test of 'newly developed' weapon
North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firing of "super-large multiple rocket launcher".
Hezbollah claims: Two Israeli drones fell in Beirut
Hezbollah claims that an Israeli drone fell in southern Beirut and a second exploded near the ground.
Poll: Right - 57 seats, left - 53 seats
Israel Hayom-i24News poll: Likud has 32 seats, Blue and White has 31. Otzma Yehudit and Zehut do not pass the threshold.
Iran unveils new domestic missile system
Iran rolls out surface-to-air Bavar-373 which it says rivals the Russian S-400.
PA accepts half a billion dollars from Israel
PA accepts money from Israel despite previously rejecting tax payments due to offsetting of terrorist salaries.
Canadian newspaper editor to be jailed for promoting hatred
Editor of Toronto-based publication sent to one year in jail for promoting hatred against women and Jews.
Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker
Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.
Terrorist throws grenades at soldiers and is shot
Armed terrorist approaches border with Gaza, throws grenades at IDF troops before being shot.
Macron: Not hanging my hopes on Trump's peace deal
French President says he is no longer waiting for "Deal of the Century", is working on other solutions.
Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit
French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.
Sa'ar: Shaked will be in the Likud, I hope Bennett will be too
MK Sa'ar does not regret the criticism against Netanyahu on Gaza, is convinced that a right-wing government can be formed and attacks Lapid.
