Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests
Syria condemns Trump’s decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization.
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Maryland man charged in van attack plot near capital
Maryland man charged with stealing a rental truck that he planned to use to kill pedestrians in Nice-style attack.
Arab countries hold off on UN action over US Golan move
Arab countries meet at UN to discuss Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan, but do not agree to take action.
Brazilian President: I haven't changed my mind on embassy
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tells local radio station he hasn't changed his mind about relocating Brazilian embassy to Jerusalem.
PA warns Netanyahu against Judea and Samaria sovereignty
PA official: Netanyahu will face a “real problem” if he applies Israeli sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
Iran's FM: Blacklisting IRGC would lead US into disaster
Mohammad Javad Zarif says designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group would “drag the US into a quagmire”.
US presidential candidate suggests Netanyahu is racist
Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke says US-Israel relationship must transcend “a prime minister who is racist.”
Erdogan: S-400 purchase from Russia will go ahead
Turkish President vows to go ahead with deal to purchase Russian missile defense systems, despite pressure from US not to do so.
Turkish FM: S-400 purchase from Russia a 'done deal'
Turkey’s Foreign Minister says his country's purchase of Russian missile defense systems cannot be canceled.
Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' a conspiracy against us
PA chairman's spokesman warns against Trump's peace plan, says it is a "conspiracy" against Arab countries and "Palestine".
Germany: Hold Assad accountable for chemical attacks
German Foreign Minister says those responsible for use of chemical weapons in Syria must be held accountable.
Firebomb thrown at synagogue in Turkey
Man throws firebomb at Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir. No damage caused to the synagogue.
Netanyahu to Gantz: Shame on you
PM attacks Gantz after he claimed that the return of Zachary Baumel's body for burial in Israel was a "political spin."
Report: UN inspected Iran's 'secret atomic warehouse'
Sources say IAEA inspected a site which PM Netanyahu warned was a "secret atomic warehouse" in Tehran.
'We will discuss Syria and the coordination between our armies'
Netanyahu takes off for Moscow for meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Iran: Europe is incapable of bypassing US sanctions
Iran's Foreign Minister belittles European powers, say they are incapable of bypassing sanctions imposed on Tehran by US.
Brazilian opposition leader supports Palestinian Arabs
Brazil’s opposition leader in the Senate tells PA envoy President Bolsonaro does not represent the conscience of the Brazilian people.
German court drops case against former Nazi camp guard
Case against former Stutthof guard Johann Rehbogen dropped due to his health.
Pence warns Turkey
US Vice President warns Turkey against buying Russian anti-missile system.
Iran's FM blames US for failed rescue efforts in flooded areas
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's sanctions have hampered rescue efforts in flood-stricken areas of the country.
Britain condemns Trump’s Golan recognition
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt: We should never recognize the annexation of territory by force.
Brown U president won’t act on resolution supporting BDS
Brown University President says she will not act on referendum calling for university to divest from companies doing business with Israel.
Official: Algerian President submits resignation
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika submits resignation amid mounting pressure to step down.
Health of First Lady deteriorates
President Reuven Rivlin cuts short his state visit to Canada, returning to Israel following sudden deterioration in his wife's health.
Tunisian President calls for 'two-state solution'
Speaking at Arab League summit, Tunisian President says peace can only come with Jerusalem as the capital of the State of "Palestine".
US mulling additional sanctions against Iran
Trump administration official says government is considering targeting areas of Iran's economy that have not been hit before.
Algerian President to resign before end of April
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before his mandate expires on April 28, his office says.
US stops delivery of F-35s to Turkey
Delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Turkey halted in response to purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system.
PA condemns Brazil over Jerusalem trade office
PA says Brazil's opening of trade office in Jerusalem is a "direct aggression against the Palestinian people".
Report: Algerian President to announce resignation
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika reportedly preparing to announce his resignation in accordance with article 102 of the constitution.
California college student senate calls for president’s removal
Student Senate at Pitzer College drafts resolution calling for removal of College President Melvin Oliver for vetoing BDS resolution.
Abbas threatens: We will take fateful steps
PA chairman blasts Israel ahead of publication of Trump peace plan.
Erdogan leads mayoral elections but loses Ankara
Turkish President's ruling party wins nearly 45 percent of the votes in local elections, though the opposition regains hold of the capital.
PA cabinet head to present new cabinet this week
Mohammad Shtayyeh says new PA cabinet will be steadfast in face of US and Israeli "wars" against Palestinian Arabs.
Former London Mayor:
'It's not anti-Semitic to hate the Jews of Israel'
Ken Livingstone says allegations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party are “lies and smears” meant to bring down party leader Corbyn.
Germany: 11 arrested over suspected terror plot
11 people arrested in western Germany on suspicion of planning Islamic extremist terror attack.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.
Egyptian opposition warns against extending Sisi's power
Egyptian opposition parties call to vote against constitutional changes allowing Sisi to stay in power until 2034.
Poll: Gantz leads, but right-wing bloc is larger
A week and a half before elections, Blue and White wins 31 seats and the Likud 27. The right-wing camp has 64 seats.
US approves applications to sell nuclear tech to Saudi Arabia
Energy Secretary Rick Perry says six applications for US companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudis approved.
