Two Senators support recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan
Senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton say US should affirm Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.
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Policeman killed in explosion outside Egyptian church
Policeman killed, two wounded while dismantling an explosive device outside a church in Cairo.
'Thousands of officers know why Gantz isn't talking'
Former Minister Yoav Galant criticizes Benny Gantz, who has declined to give interviews since announcing he is running for the Knesset.
Record number of people visit Auschwitz
2.15 million people visited Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in 2018, says Auschwitz museum.
Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weapons
US National Security Adviser arrives in Israel, warns Syria there's no change in US position against the use of chemical weapons.
8-year-old Lebanese chess player: Israel is the enemy
Watch: Eight-year-old Lebanese chess prodigy boasts about refusing to compete against an Israeli player during a chess championship.
Iran to US: Do not lecture us
Iranian Foreign Minister rejects US warning for his country to stop its ballistic missile tests.
PA blasts Israel for leaving UNESCO
PA cabinet says Israel's withdrawal from UN cultural agency an attempt to "evade responsibilities".
Egyptian President: We're working with Israel against ISIS
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi tells CBS his country has "a wide range of cooperation" with Israel.
Seven injured during evacuation in Amona
Seven injured after clashes break out between security forces and youths in Amona.
Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'
Iran’s National Cyberspace Council approves steps to block popular photo sharing app.
Trump: I received a 'great letter' from Kim
US President says he received "great letter" from North Korean leader and looks forward to meeting him again.
Ya'alon's new party - Telem
Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon applies for registration of his new party. "It's time for a different leadership."
Sisi and Trump discuss Middle East stability
Egyptian President discusses stability of the Middle East during a phone call with US President.
Rouhani: The jihad of the Palestinians must continue
Iranian President meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "fighting the Zionist regime" is the only way for Palestinians to gain rights.
Zarif suggests US and Israel should withdraw from Earth
Iranian Foreign Minister mocks US and Israel on Twitter after the two countries’ withdrawal from UNESCO goes into effect.
Honduras agrees to advance embassy relocation
Joint statement by Israel, Honduras and US says sides will pursue plan of action to open embassies in Tegucigalpa and Jerusalem.
Yachimovich to serve as leader of the opposition
Labor chairman Avi Gabbay appoints MK Shelly Yachimovich to replace Livni as head of the opposition.
Trump: Kim realizes North Korea's great economic potential
US President says he looks forward to meeting North Korean leader.
Manchester stabbing suspect assessed for mental health issues
Suspect in stabbing of three people at Manchester Victoria train station assessed for mental health issues but police not ruling out terror.
Netanyahu, Honduran President discuss embassy
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Honduran President and US Secretary of State, discusses advancing embassies in Jerusalem and Honduras.
Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv
Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "Palestine" will be victorious over Israel.
Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem
Iran denounces plans by Brazil’s newly elected president to move embassy to Jerusalem, but says relations with Brazil will continue.
Kim threatens to seek 'new path'
North Korean leader willing to meet Trump “at any time”, but warns he will seek “new path” if US continues to demand unilateral action.
Three wounded in stabbing attack in Manchester
Knifeman who reportedly shouted "Allah" stabs three people at Victoria Station before being arrested.
Shas MK to be appointed Religious Services Minister
MK Yitzhak Vaknin asked by Shas chairman Deri to serve as Minister of Religious Services until the elections in April.
IDF summarizes 2018:
Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks
Army publishes summary of annual data indicating a decrease in number of shooting and rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria.
PA reverses ban on Israeli imports
PA backtracks from decision to ban imports of vegetables, fruits and poultry from Israel.
Five arrested on suspicion of plotting attack in Netherlands
Dutch and German police arrest five people suspected of preparing a terrorist act in the Netherlands.
Jordan reaffirms commitment to peace with Israel
Jordan reaffirms its commitment to the peace treaty with Israel after Jordanian minister pictured stepping on an image of the Israeli flag.
Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard
Netanyahu warns Hezbollah against testing Israel. "Hezbollah will make a terrible mistake if it tries to attack us."
Saudi Arabia transfers $50 million to UNRWA
UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” praises Saudi Arabia as "valued partner".
Hamas denies smuggling terrorists to Egypt
Hamas denies allegation by Egypt's former president Mubarak that it infiltrated hundreds of men across the border during 2011 uprising.
Danon won't run in Likud primaries
"During this challenging period, I intend to continue advancing Israel's position at the UN," says UN Ambassador.
Greenblatt:
'The UN General Assembly has chosen to defend terrorism'
Trump's envoy: We are in the final stages of developing peace plan which we hope will work towards ending Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Netanyahu asserts: Gantz is part of the left
Asked about former IDF Chief of Staff joining politics, Netanyahu replies: None of my business how the left divides its votes.
State Department confirms Pompeo-Netanyahu meeting
US Secretary of State will meet next week with PM Netanyahu in Brazil, where both will attend inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro.
Politicians condemn desecration of tombstone of A-G's father
Israeli politicians urge police to bring to justice the vandals who desecrated tombstone of Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's father.
'A new era between Israel and the major power Brazil'
Netanyahu leaves on a historic visit to Brazil, where he will meet with President-elect Jair Bolsonaro and attend his inauguration.
Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be good
US President says Israel knows how to defend itself very well and so it will be fine even after the US withdrawal from Syria.
