Iranian official stresses importance of liberating 'Palestine'
Iranian official meets visiting Hamas delegation headed by sanctioned terrorist Salah Al-Aruri.
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PA 'foreign minister': A new country will recognize 'Palestine'
PA "foreign minister" Riyad al-Malki says a new country will be recognizing the State of “Palestine” by the end of the month.
Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions 'completely unacceptable'
Saudi Arabia slams Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf.
UK Labour leader acknowledges anti-Semitism problem
Jeremy Corbyn: Anti-Jewish bigotry has reared its head in our movement - and we must drive it out.
Trump to Netanyahu: Israel has become a technology powerhouse
Trump congratulates Netanyahu for becoming longest serving PM in the history of Israel.
PA soccer chief loses appeal against FIFA suspension
Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Jibril Rajoub's appeal against his year long ban from FIFA for "inciting hatred and violence".
Arab MK sends solidarity letters to Omar and Tlaib
MK Aida Touma-Sliman sends letter of solidarity to two Democratic Congresswomen criticized by Trump on Twitter.
Canadian PM urged to speak out on Quebec religious symbols bill
B’nai Brith Canada calls on PM Justin Trudeau to speak out on Quebec bill banning public employees from wearing kippahs.
Rouhani: Iran determined to save nuclear deal
Iranian President tells French counterpart he is determined to leave all doors open to save 2015 agreement.
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Argentina designates Hezbollah a terrorist organization
Argentina designates Hezbollah a terrorist organization, orders freezing of its assets in the country.
Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone
Trump says a US ship "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it
Iranian Foreign Minister says US "shot itself in the foot" by leaving nuclear deal.
US removes Turkey from F-35 program
US removes Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program in the wake its acquisition of S-400 Russian missile system.
House committee adopts anti-BDS resolution
US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves resolution condemning BDS and reaffirming support for Israel.
Argentina moves closer to blacklisting Hezbollah
Argentina creates public registry of persons and entities connected to acts of terrorism, expected to add Hezbollah to it.
Greenblatt: Hateful ideology is one of the challenges to peace
US envoy responds to Hamas official who called to kill all the Jews.
Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation
Iran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program.
Khamenei: We'll keep rolling back our commitments
Iran's Supreme Leader vows that Iran will respond to British seizure of tanker in Gibraltar.
Zarif: We're open to talks if US lifts sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister says his country does not want war with the US but Trump must lift sanctions to clear way for negotiations.
Erdogan: S-400s will be fully deployed in April 2020
Turkish President: S-400s are the strongest defense system against those who want to attack our country.
British PM candidates suggest Corbyn is anti-Semitic
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, vying for leadership of Britain’s Conservative Party, brand Labour leader an anti-Semite.
Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat
Secretary of State says US sanctions on Iran are working despite some claiming they wouldn't.
Gantz: Iran is a global issue threatening world peace
Blue and White chairman responds to EU Foreign Policy chief: Israel cannot afford a nuclear Iran and neither can you.
'It is time for us to impeach this President'
Four Democratic congresswomen respond to Trump's criticism of them. Trump: If you are not happy here, you can leave.
Zarif: Europe showing no interest in saving nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says Europeans have shown no willingness to invest in maintaining 2015 nuclear agreement.
Rouhani places conditions on talks with US
Iranian President says he is ready to hold talks with US if it lifts sanctions and returns to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Report: Israeli warship enters Lebanon
Lebanese media outlet reports that Israeli warship entered country's territorial waters. Israel not commenting.
PA spokesman: We'll talk to US if it accepts two-state solution
Official spokesman for PA chairman: PA leadership ready to resume talks with US if it agrees to abide by “international peace references”.
Hezbollah: US sanctions are 'unacceptable' and 'reprehensible'
Hezbollah lawmakers say US sanctions against three officials from the group won't change the rejection of "Israeli occupation".
US won't sanction Iran's Foreign Minister - for now
Sources tell Reuters the US has decided not to impose sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif for now.
Biden: US-Israel relationship must be 'ironclad'
Presidential hopeful stresses importance of commitment to Israel’s security regardless if one disagrees with PM Netanyahu.
Slovenia ready to recognize 'Palestine'
Slovenia's Foreign Minister says there is consensus in the country on the issue of recognition of a Palestinian state.
EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem
Report: EU officials tried to approve clause preventing member states from opening diplomatic missions in Israeli capital.
Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tries to seize British oil tanker after UK seized Iranian tanker in Gibraltar.
Google to purchase Israeli cloud storage company
Google to acquire Elastifile Ltd. in a deal valued at approximately $200 million.
Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister says US and Israeli demands for zero enrichment of uranium by his country will backfire.
Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad
Mossad and Military Intelligence Directorate have thwarted dozens of attacks planned by ISIS and Iran in dozens of countries.
US sanctions two Hezbollah lawmakers
For the first time, US Treasury places Hezbollah members from Lebanon's parliament on its sanctions blacklist.
Iranian commander: Our missiles can destroy US aircraft carriers
Commander in Revolutionary Guards: US regional bases and its aircraft carriers in the Gulf are within the range of Iranian missiles.
'The world knows we're not pursuing a nuclear weapon'
Head of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims Iran isn't pursuing a nuclear weapon because possessing such weapons is against Islam.
