Lebanese President offers to meet protesters
Lebanese President Michel Aoun offers to meet protesters demanding a complete overhaul of the political system.
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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.
Kushner to meet Netanyahu and Gantz
US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser to travel to Israel and meet both PM Netanyahu and Blue and White chairman.
Iranian lawmaker: US, Zionists and Saudis attacked our tanker
Senior Iranian lawmaker claims his country will present proof that Israel, the US and Saudi Arabia were behind attack on Iranian oil tanker.
Iran threatens to limit inspectors' access to nuclear sites
Iranian MPs say the next move to reduce commitment to 2015 deal will be to limit international inspectors’ access to nuclear sites.
State Department confirms Pompeo visit to Israel
State Department says Secretary of State will visit Jerusalem on Friday and meet PM Netanyahu to discuss Syria and Iran.
Trump to Erdogan: Let's work out a deal, don't be a fool!
In letter last week, US President urged Turkish President to make a deal with the US on Syria.
Erdogan: We'll never declare a ceasefire in Syria
Turkish President tells Trump Turkey will never declare ceasefire and will not negotiate with Kurdish forces.
House to vote on resolution condemning Syria withdrawal
Vote on resolution condemning President Donald Trump's decision to pull back troops in northern Syria likely to take place on Wednesday.
Graham: Could not agree with Netanyahu more
US Senator urges Trump to reverse his decision to withdraw troops from Syria after Turkey launches operation against Kurds.
Victims of shooting rampage in Germany identified
Two people who were murdered in shooting rampage near Halle synagogue on Yom Kippur identified as Jana Lange, 40, and Kevin S., 20.
Republicans introduce legislation to sanction Turkey
29 Republicans in House of Representatives announce legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey over its assault on Kurds.
US threatens to 'penalize' Turkey over inhumane acts
State Department official: US will take penalizing action against Turkey if it engages in “inhumane and disproportionate” moves in Syria.
Iran to start using advanced centrifuges 'within weeks'
Iran's nuclear chief says the country will start using a new array of advanced centrifuges for enriching uranium.
Graham: Syria withdrawal will be a 'nightmare' for Israel
South Carolina Senator warns against Trump’s sudden decision to pull back US troops from northern Syria.
Stolen truck rams into cars in western Germany
16 injured as man driving a stolen truck rams into eight cars in Limburg. Background not yet known, police investigating.
Senate Majority Leader warns against Syria withdrawal
Senator Mitch McConnell says pulling US forces out of Syria "would only benefit Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime."
Trump: We're going to be watching Turkey
US President warns Turkey: If any of our people get hurt, big trouble.
IDF arrests armed Arab near Shechem
IDF troops apprehend Palestinian suspect armed witn an assault rifle near the village of Kfar Qaddum.
Celine Dion schedules second show in Israel
Canadian superstar to hold second show on August 5 in Tel Aviv, after tickets nearly sold out for her first show.
French minister: We should've kept closer eye on Paris attacker
France's interior minister acknowledges "failings" in handling of Paris police employee who stabbed four colleagues to death.
Tunisia's Islamists lead the way in local election
Exit polls in Tunisia’s legislative elections show the Ennahda party with slim lead over party led by detained business tycoon.
Deri to act to revoke residency of BDS founder
Interior Minister orders legal opinion on the revocation of the Israeli residency of BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti.
PA official threatens legal steps over Israeli sovereignty move
Palestinian Authority “foreign minister”: We have the international support to tackle any threats by Netanyahu.
Jewish Labour MP could be ousted on Yom Kippur
Veteran Jewish MP from Britain’s Labour party faces no-confidence vote which is scheduled for Erev Yom Kippur.
Proposal for Netanyahu: Primaries in a year
Chairman of Likud Central Committee suggests that the Central Committee will convene next week to announce primaries in about a year.
Security Council to discuss North Korea's missile test
UN Security Council expected to hold-closed door talks on North Korea's test of submarine-launched ballistic missile.
