Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks
Speaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state.
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Bolton warns Iran: If you cross us there will be 'hell to pay'
US National Security Adviser warns Iran against continuing on its current course.
Spain 'ready to recognize Palestinian state'
Spain’s Foreign Minister says his country is ready to recognize "Palestine" if EU fails to reach a unanimous decision on the matter.
State Department: Why should US fund PA hospitals?
State Department spokeswoman: PA, instead of paying its debts, pays terrorists and their families.
Court orders Mubarak's sons released
Egyptian court orders the release of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, who are suspected of stock manipulation.
8 countries warn Israel against demolishing Bedouin outpost
Eight European countries at the United Nations call on Israel to reverse its decision to demolish Khan al-Ahmar.
Incendiary balloon explodes, IDF attacks in Gaza
Incendiary terrorism from Gaza continues, with 10 fires raging near the Gaza border.
US seeks treaty with Iran, says envoy
US seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to include its ballistic missile program and its regional behavior.
Nasrallah: Israeli attacks in Syria must stop
Hezbollah leader claims Israel tried to prevent Syrian army from achieving ballistic capabilities.
Assad blames Israel for downing of Russian plane
Syrian President writes Putin, says Russian plane was downed over Syria due to Israeli "arrogance".
Russian aircraft disappears in Syria
Russian military aircraft disappears during airstrike over Latakia. US official: Syrian army inadvertently shot it down.
Greenblatt: Israel-Egypt treaty is proof that peace is possible
Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations praises peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.
PA official: Don't hold Eurovision in Israel
PA official in charge of cultural affairs says holding Eurovision in Israel “whitewashes the Israeli occupation”.
British Prime Minister:
'I will always stand with you'
British Prime Minister reiterates support for both Israel and the Jewish community of Britain.
IDF fires at terrorists near Gaza border
IDF aircraft opens fire towards terrorists who suspiciously approached the security fence in southern Gaza.
Arab League urges pressure on Israel
Arab League urges international community to exert pressure on Israel to halt demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost of Khan Al-Ahmar.
Barak compares Netanyahu to Romanian dictator
Former PM compares Netanyahu to Ceausescu. Likud fires back: Barak is delusional.
Drone from Gaza enters Israel
IDF soldiers identify drone that infiltrated Israeli territory from Gaza. Searches are underway.
Trump freezes PA's bank accounts
Al-Jazeera reports that the administration has decided to immediately close all bank accounts linked to the PA and PLO across the US.
Egypt: Mubarak's sons arrested for stock manipulation
Gamal and Alaa Mubarak accused of failing to notify stock market of agreements to acquire majority stakes in several banks.
Erekat: The US will never introduce a peace plan
Chief PA negotiator accuses US of trying to unilaterally change the terms of reference for any future peace proposal.
Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Minister warns his country can "reduce its implementation" of 2015 deal and even resume its uranium enrichment.
Germany criticizes US for shutting down PLO mission
Germany says US decision to close PLO office in Washington will harm efforts to reach two-state solution.
Pipe bomb thrown at soldiers near Gaza
IDF soldiers open fire at three Palestinian Arab suspects along the border fence.
Kerry: I met Zarif 'three or four times'
Former Secretary of State says his meetings with Iran's Foreign Minister dealt with how Iran can change the dynamic in the Middle East.
Head of UK Union of Jewish Students quits Labour Party
President of Britain’s Union of Jewish Students resigns from Labour over its inability to tackle anti-Semitism.
Greenblatt:
'We're prepared for Israeli criticism of peace plan'
US envoy says both Israel and PA can expect parts they will dislike in peace plan, but it is the best path forward.
House supports $38 billion aid package for Israel
House of Representatives approves defense aid package for Israel negotiated in the final days of the Obama administration.
Haley: Iran is suffocating from the US sanctions
US ambassador to the UN says Iran is "feeling the pain" from Trump's sanctions.
Report: Benny Gantz to form independent party
Former Chief of Staff reportedly leaning towards establishing a new party rather than joining an existing one.
Kerry: Every former Secretary of State meets foreign leaders
Former US Secretary of State discusses reports he has been speaking with Iranian officials in an attempt to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.
Pentagon: Russia will bear responsibility for Idlib attack
Pentagon warns Russia will bear responsibility for humanitarian crisis in Syria if there is an attack on Idlib.
Egypt freezes assets of charities tied to Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptian judicial committee freezes assets of more than 1,000 charities tied to the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
Cruz welcomes closing of PLO office in Washington
Texas Senator praises Trump administration for "long overdue step" of closing PLO office in Washington, DC.
Al-Qaeda leader: US embassy relocation proves it's an enemy
Ayman al-Zawahiri calls on Muslims to wage war against the US.
US releases some military assistance to Egypt
Secretary of State Pompeo authorizes release of $1.2 billion in US military assistance to Egypt.
Pompeo to Khamenei: What have you done for Palestinians?
Secretary of State points out Iran's hypocrisy vis-a-vis the Palestinian Arabs.
Egypt upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood leaders
Egyptian court upholds death sentences against 75 people in connection with violent 2013 riots.
Turkey to open embassy in Paraguay
Turkey will open an embassy in Asuncion in a show of support for Paraguay's stance on Israel.
Arab League praises Paraguay
Arab League says Paraguay's decision to relocate its embassy back to Tel Aviv serves as a model for other countries.
