Zarif: War and talks don't go together
Iran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.
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Stav Shafir to run for Labor leadership if open primaries held
MK Stav Shafir says she would run for the leadership of the Labor Party if open primaries are held.
Pompeo clarifies comments on peace plan
Secretary of State: I can see how someone might be concerned that peace plan is one-sided, but that's simply not true.
Trump: Israelis need to 'get their act together'
Watch: Trump laments "messed up" political situation in Israel following decision to go to new elections.
Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'
Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation".
Poll: Right only has 59 seats without Liberman
Israel Hayom poll finds that Likud and the other right-wing parties would achieve only 59 seats without Yisrael Beytenu.
Sisi: We won't accept anything the Palestinians don't want
Egyptian President discusses US peace plan, makes clear he will not cede land as part of "Deal of the Century".
Five dead in alleged Israeli attack in Syria
Syrian media report of air strike on T-4 airbase in Homs. Syrian military official claims attack was an Israeli attack.
Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City
One person seriously wounded in stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem. Terrorist neutralized.
Islamic Jihad leader: We can fire 1,000 rockets a day
Islamic Jihad leader warns: If Israel bombs Gaza, we will bomb Tel Aviv.
Report: Lyon bombing suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS
Man arrested for a bombing outside bakery in Lyon, France, reportedly told investigators he had pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Hamas leader threatens Tel Aviv
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar: If war breaks out, we will hit Tel Aviv with twice as many missiles as in 2014.
Gabbay: I wanted to stop the anti-court legislation
Labor chairman speaks about his behind the scenes contacts with Netanyahu.
Saudi King calls for establishment of Palestinian state
At emergency Arab summit in Mecca, Saudi King Salman calls for Palestinian state, blasts Iran's "criminal" actions.
Poll: Likud - 36, Blue and White - 33
Right-wing bloc receives 66 Knesset seats in Channel 13 News poll, while the left-wing bloc wins 54.
Bennett and Shaked likely to run on separate lists
Shaked intends to become a Likud member. Bennett intends to run as head of New Right but will try to join other parties.
'Liberman will not pass the threshold'
MK Moshe Gafni: Liberman has a problem - he hates Netanyahu.
Netanyahu: Liberman is part of the leftist bloc
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman: He misled his voters.
Iranian commander: We are an absolute power in the region
Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims: America has been defeated in its political philosophy.
Kushner meets Moroccan king
US President's son-in-law and senior adviser meets Morocco's King Mohammed VI during trip to promote Mideast peace plan.
US considering suspending F-35 training for Turkish pilots
Sources say US may suspend training for Turkish pilots on advanced F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400 from Russia.
Russia rejects 'Deal of the Century'
Russia says US peace plan attempts to replace peace process with economic incentives.
Poway shooter pleads not guilty
John Earnest, suspect in fatal shooting at Chabad of Poway, pleads not guilty to federal hate crimes and other charges.
France: There are 'signs' that chemicals were used in Syria
French Foreign Minister says there are signs that chemicals were used in attacks by Syrian government forces in Idlib.
Turkey denies US gave it deadline to reconsider S-400 purchase
Turkey’s Defense Minister says US did not give Turkey a deadline to reconsider purchase of Russian defense missile systems.
Abbas: US peace plan 'will go to hell'
PA chairman blasts Trump administration's peace plan: Don't sell us illusions.
Zarif: We don't seek nuclear weapons
Iranian Foreign Minister claims his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, accuses US of "economic terrorism".
China and Russia to boycott Bahrain conference
Senior PLO official says China and Russia informed him they will not participate in US-led economic workshop in Manama.
Report: Israel destroyed a spy device in Lebanon
Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen network claims an IDF UAV destroyed a spy device in southern Lebanon.
PLO calls for boycott of Bahrain conference
PLO Executive Committee calls on world to boycott US-led economic workshop that will be held in Manama next month.
Jordanian Foreign Minister: End the 'occupation'
Jordan's Foreign Minister says Israeli-Arab conflict is still the major issue in the Middle East.
Iraqi leaders warn of war as Iranian Foreign Minister visits
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits neighboring Iraq amid his country's tensions with the US.
Team which broke into Iranian nuclear archive to receive prize
Israel Defense Prize to be awarded to Mossad crew which broke into the Iranian nuclear archive.
Jordan's King to Abbas: Palestinian issue will remain a priority
King Abdullah II of Jordan meets PA chairman, reaffirms commitment to help Palestinians achieve a state.
Rouhani: We won't surrender, even if we're bombed
Iranian President stresses his country will not surrender to US pressure and will not abandon its goals.
Trump: I don't think we need more troops in Middle East
US President says he does not think additional US troops are needed in the Middle East to counter Iran.
Revealed: Corbyn defended Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel speech
British journalist reveals: Labour leader defended former Iranian's infamous speech calling for Israel to be "wiped off the map".
Erekat reiterates: PA won't participate in Bahrain conference
PLO secretary general: Palestine’s full economic potential can only be achieved by ending the Israeli occupation.
Khamenei predicts demise of Israel and the US
Iranian Supreme Leader says Iran’s youth will witness the demise of Israel and American civilization.
Report: US considering sending 5,000 troops to Middle East
US Department of Defense reportedly considering a request to send 5,000 additional troops to Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran.
