Trump rips Rep. Omar: She should be ashamed of herself
Trump says Rep. Ilhan Omar's apology over anti-Israel tweets is not adequate.
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Liberman: The terrorist should be tried in a military court
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher should be tried in a military court so he can be sentenced to death.
Bolton to Khamenei: You won't have many more anniversaries
US National Security Adviser sends message to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Tibi: I want to bring down the right
Ta'al chairman says he will refuse to serve in any government, criticizes Gantz.
Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistance
On a visit to Beirut, Mohammad Javad Zarif extends offer for Iranian military assistance to Lebanese army.
Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official
Spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent.
US withdrawal from Syria 'weeks away', says top general
Head of US military’s Central Command says start of withdrawal of ground troops from Syria is likely just weeks away.
'I'll be back here to become a martyr'
Murderer of Ori Ansbacher was arrested two years ago on the Temple Mount and threatened: "If you let me go, I will come back with a knife."
Khamenei: 'Death to America' directed at Trump
Iran’s Supreme Leader explains that “Death to America” chants is directed at Trump and US leaders, not the American nation.
Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision
Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
'When an illegal Palestinian murders a Jew, it is nationalistic'
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan discusses murder of Ori Ansbacher, says security forces should determine it is nationalistic in nature.
US: Israel had the right to remove Hevron observers
State Department spokesman says Israel’s decision not to renew mandate of international observer force in Hevron is a "sovereign decision".
Iran unveils new ballistic missile
Revolutionary Guards unveil ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, say it is produced at underground facility.
Labor panicking; Alliance with Meretz coming?
Senior Labor officials ask Gabbay to work towards an alliance with Meretz in light of poor poll numbers.
Kushner and Greenblatt to visit region, discuss peace plan
White House senior adviser and Middle East envoy to travel to five Arab countries, brief diplomats on economic portion of US peace proposal.
Report: US to remove all forces from Syria by April
Officials tell the Wall Street Journal the US military is preparing to pull all American forces out of Syria by the end of April.
PA to Netanyahu: Stop lying
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ bureau blasts Netanyahu for saying Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the upcoming elections.
Satellite images say Iran may have launched another satellite
Satellite images suggest Iran may have attempted a second satellite launch despite US criticism.
Nasrallah: We'll stand by Iran in case of war
Hezbollah leader says Iran is strongest country in the region, dismisses idea that Israel would start a war against Islamic Republic.
Abbas: Security coordination with Israel will continue
PA chairman pledges to continue security coordination with Israel despite US funding cuts to PA security forces.
Greenblatt to Abbas spokesman: You’re doing nothing for peace
Trump envoy fires back after PA chairman's spokesman blasts US support for "settlements".
Poll: Likud - 32 seats, Hosen LeYisrael - 22
Bennett and Shaked's New Right wins seven seats, Jewish Home-National Union wins five seats in Kan 11 poll.
Trump: 100% of ISIS caliphate has been liberated
Trump says officials will announce next week that “100 percent” of the ISIS caliphate had been liberated.
Watch: Iranian animation shows submarine sinking US carrier
Iranian television aired a computer-generated animation of an American aircraft carrier being sunk by an Iranian submarine.
Austrian President supports 'two-state solution'
Austrian President meets PA chairman, expresses support for a two-state solution.
Kushner to provide update on US peace plan
White House senior adviser will reportedly share update about Israel-PA peace plan during Warsaw Middle East conference.
Who will take responsibility for Eurovision security?
Supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest claims Netanyahu breached a commitment on securing contest in Tel Aviv.
Report: Trump and Kim to meet on February 27 and 28
Politico reports Trump plans to meet North Korean leader for two-day summit in Vietnam on February 27 and 28.
Senate approves bill including anti-BDS measures, aid to Israel
Senate approves by 77-23 majority a bill that codifies defense assistance to Israel and provides legal cover to states that target BDS.
EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles
EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.
Danon: UN envoys were 'shocked' by Hezbollah tunnels
Israel's UN ambassador says it's critical to bring UN delegations to Israel to see for themselves the situation on the ground.
Sa'ar: A campaign of persecution against me
Former minister rejects PM's claims that he plotted to take the mandate to form the next government.
Nasrallah: Netanyahu lying and inciting against Lebanese gov't
Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu's comments that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.
Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range
Deputy chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns Europe against trying to halt Iran's missile development.
Egyptian lawmakers seek to allow Sisi to extend rule
Egyptian lawmakers table constitutional changes that would allow President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to extend his rule beyond 2022.
Netanyahu: Sa'ar's trick will not work
Netanyahu again claims that Gideon Sa'ar conspired against him. Sa'ar in response: The claims are baseless.
Deputy Hezbollah leader: We only make up 10% of the government
Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, disputes Netanyahu's claim that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.
Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.
Balad MK: We're part of the Palestinian national movement
Outgoing MK Jamal Zahalka says his party identifies with Palestinians and not Israelis, blasts Netanyahu and Gantz.
Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro
Hassan Rouhani says US intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs is “very ugly.”
