Bolton: We'll increase pressure on the Iranian regime
US National Security Adviser: Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Iran is working. We'll increase the pressure.
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Report: PA reconsidering boycott of US
Israel Hayom newspaper reports that the Palestinian Authority is trying to straighten things out with Trump administration.
Jordan: No to deal that neglects Palestinian state
Jordanian PM meets PA cabinet leader, says Jordan will not accept solution that does not lead to creation of Palestinian state.
Germany, Britain denounce Iran's breach of nuclear deal
Germany and Britain urge Iran to stop taking measures that undermine 2015 nuclear agreement.
Trump: Iran better be careful
US President warns Islamic Republic after its announcement that it would expand its uranium enrichment. "Iran's doing a lot of bad things".
Pompeo warns Iran of further sanctions
Secretary of State says a nuclear armed Iran poses an even greater danger to the world after Islamic Republic expands uranium enrichment.
Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'
Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts says Britain should be “scared” about Iran’s retaliation for capture of supertanker in Gibraltar.
Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 5%
Iran will officially announce on Sunday that it is violating nuclear deal by increasing uranium enrichment to 5%.
PA cabinet head threatens to sue those involved in 'settlements'
Mohammad Shtayyeh says PA will sue anyone involved in Israeli “settlement” issue, including diplomats.
Poll: A 'mega alliance' on the right would bring 19 seats
Joint run of all the small right-wing parties would bring them 19 Knesset seats, but the right doesn't have a majority without Liberman.
Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'
Iran denounces detention of one of its oil tankers in Gibraltar, summons British ambassador.
Iranian minister: Americans scared of our power
Iran’s intelligence minister says Trump called off strike after downing of US drone because he was scared of Iran's military power.
France: Iran will gain nothing by leaving nuclear deal
French Foreign Ministry warns Iran against leaving nuclear deal after Tehran's announcement it will boost its uranium enrichment.
Abbas: Bahrain conference a 'big lie conceived by Kushner'
PA chairman responds to senior White House adviser, says he will not work with Trump administration.
North Korea: US 'hell bent on hostile acts'
North Korea complains to UN about US letter urging countries to send back North Korean workers.
Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threats
Trump warns Iran after it says it will end all limitations on uranium enrichment if its demands are not met.
Democratic candidate says she'd keep embassy in Jerusalem
Senator Amy Klobuchar says embassy move could've been carried out better, but adds she won't move embassy back to Tel Aviv if elected.
European ministers concerned over Iran's enrichment breach
Diplomatic chiefs of EU, France, Germany and Britain urge Iran to reverse decision to breach a limit on enriched uranium reserves.
The goal: Prevent humanitarian deterioration
Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories meets senior international officials, discusses ways to improve Palestinian economy.
Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel
Oman denies Mossad chief's statement that it has agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
Iranian lawmaker:
'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'
Senior Iranian parliamentarian threatens that Israel will be destroyed if the United States attacks Iran.
Erekat: US officials inaugurated 'fake' archaeology project
Senior PA official says 2,000-year-old Pilgrims’ Road unveiled by Israel is a "settlement project that has nothing to do with history".
Trump: Look forward to seeing Kim again soon
US President says meeting with North Korean leader was “great”.
Trump: Iran is 'playing with fire'
Trump responds to Iran's announcement that it had exceeded the amount of enriched uranium permitted under 2015 nuclear deal.
Erdogan: S-400 will be delivered within 10 days
Turkish President does not believe US will sanction his country for purchasing Russian S-400 missile defense system.
Hamas criticizes Friedman and Greenblatt
Hamas says US officials' participation in unveiling of Pilgrims’ Road in Jerusalem shows the US "aggressive policy" against Arabs.
Erdogan rejects Trump's 'Deal of the Century'
Turkish President says it was “never possible” for Turkey to positively consider the US peace plan.
Syria claims Israel attacked in Damascus and Homs
Syria's air defense systems intercept missiles south of the capital. Four reported dead, including a baby.
Kuwait: Our support for Palestinian cause will remain unchanged
Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister says his country will not normalize ties with Israel until Palestinian demands are met.
Iran: We're not planning to leave nuclear deal
Iran's UN ambassador says his country won't leave Iran deal but is unhappy with European countries that are still signed to it.
Protesters storm Bahraini embassy in Iraq over peace conference
Protesters storm Bahraini embassy compound in Baghdad in protest against Bahrain economic conference.
Report: Israel and Hamas agree on truce
PA report says Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to end firing of incendiary balloons in exchange for increase in fishing area.
Arab terrorist eliminated after launching fireworks at officers
20-year-old terrorist eliminated after launching fireworks at Border Police officers in northern Jerusalem.
Oman to open embassy in 'Palestine'
Oman announces it will open an embassy in the Palestinian territories.
Ireland to provide aid to UNRWA
Ireland announces it will provide 5 million Euros to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
PLO official: US proposal 'an insult to our intelligence'
Hanan Ashrawi rejects US peace proposal, says the idea of economic peace is a recycled one.
Greenblatt: I haven't found anything to criticize Israel over
US envoy says he sees nothing to criticize in the decisions taken by PM Binyamin Netanyahu concerning relations with PA.
Zarif: US is not in a position to obliterate Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threats, says US is "confrontational" and "provocative".
More than $110 million raised for UNRWA
More than $110 million raised at pledging conference to support UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
Rouhani: We're not looking for war with America
Iranian President says his country is not looking for war with US but will retaliate if its territorial space is violated.