Jordan condemns Israeli plans to normalize communities
Jordan’s Foreign Minister blasts Israel's announcement that it will build new housing units and normalize communities in Judea and Samaria.
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UN asks for donations for PA
United Nations urges donor states to provide $350 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority in 2019.
Texas teacher sues over anti-BDS law
Speech pathologist in Austin sues local school district for being fired after refusing to sign agreement that she won't boycott Israel.
Abbas envoy meets Shin Bet chief
Report: Senior PA official met Shin Bet head and discussed ways to end terror attacks throughout Judea and Samaria.
Report: IDF begins demolishing home of Barkan terrorist
Palestinian Arab media says IDF soldiers demolishing home of Ashraf Na'alwa who was eliminated last week.
Arab League: Australia should recognize 'Palestine'
Arab League Secretary-General calls on Australia to recognize eastern Jerusalem as the capital of "Palestine".
Patriots' wide receiver honors Pittsburgh victims
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is Jewish, pays tribute to 11 victims of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue.
Iranian general accidentally kills himself
General in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards kills himself while cleaning a gun.
Saudi Arabia criticizes Senate position on Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia insists murder of journalist does not reflect its policy after Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war.
Jordan: Australia's Jerusalem recognition breaches int'l law
Jordan condemns Australia’s decision to recognize western Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Erekat criticizes Australia over Jerusalem recognition
Head of PLO Executive Committee says Australia isn't committed to two-state solution and refuses to recognize "Palestine".
Abbas orders to rebuild terrorist's home
Hours after IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky, PA chairman orders that it be rebuilt.
Iranian FM: We've perfected the art of evading sanctions
Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions will have no impact on his country's policies.
Trial of former Nazi guard collapses over his health
Judges end proceedings in trial of former SS guard at Stutthof due to questions about his health.
Australia could recognize Jerusalem as soon as Saturday
Officials in Canberra say PM could announce as soon as Saturday that his government will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Cruz calls for end to PA's payments to terrorists
Texas Senator condemns latest terrorist attacks, urges Congress to step up efforts to stop PA's "play-to-slay" policy.
ISIS claims Strasbourg shooting attack
ISIS says terrorist who murdered three in Strasbourg was its "soldier".
Pompeo calls on UN to restrict Iran
Secretary of State urges United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran's missiles.
Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City
Two Border Police officers wounded in stabbing attack in the Old City in Jerusalem. Terrorist neutralized.
Barkan terrorist eliminated
Security forces eliminate Ashraf Naalwa, who murdered Ziv Hajbi and Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel, during attempt to arrest him.
Illinois board rules Airbnb violating state laws
Independent board in Illinois votes to notify Airbnb that it is violating state laws barring economic boycott of Israel.
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Terrorists captured, one eliminated
Security forces arrest several suspects in shooting attack at the Ofra junction. One of them shot and killed while trying to resist arrest.
Iran confirms it carried out missile test
Iranian commander confirms recent test of medium-range ballistic missile, boasts that it upset the US.
Lebanese President: Israeli operation won't endanger calm
President Michel Aoun says Israeli operation to destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels won’t endanger the calm along the border.
France raises security alert following Strasbourg attack
Manhunt continues for gunman who killed three people at the Christmas market in Strasbourg.
Egypt allocates $71 million for synagogue renovations
Egyptian President to allocate $71 million for the renovation of synagogues and Jewish heritage sites in the country.
House backs bill targeting groups that use human shields
US House of Representatives approves bill that would target for sanctions Hezbollah and Hamas for using civilians as human shields.
Lapid and former Chief of Staff hold 'political meeting'
Yesh Atid meets with Benny Gantz for what was described as a "political meeting" ahead of the elections.
Iranian commander: We can build missiles with broader range
Senior commander of the Revolutionary Guards says Islamic Republic can expand the range of its missiles.
Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation
Arab League tells Brazil’s President-elect that moving embassy to Jerusalem would be a setback for relations with Arab countries.
Will Brazil have trouble relocating its embassy?
Brazilian President-elect reportedly told John Bolton about difficulties that may arise in relocating his country's embassy to Jerusalem.
Pink Floyd tribute band cancels Israel shows
Pink Floyd tribute band cancels three shows in Israel after being pressured by former Pink Floyd frontman and BDS activist Roger Waters.
Anti-Semitic pamphlets distributed in Pittsburgh
Anti-Semitic pamphlets distributed in Pittsburgh, including neighborhood where Tree of Life Synagogue is located.
Hamas praises attack in Binyamin region
Hamas says attack at Ofra junction is proof that the "resistance is present in the occupied West Bank".
Syrian media reports about air strike - then denies it
Syrian media report that air defense systems responded to air strike over Damascus. An hour later, denial issued.
Greenblatt on shooting attack: Absolutely disgusting
Trump envoy condemns shooting attack in Binyamin region, urges PA chairman to do the same.
Haley: Payments to terrorists need to stop
Following attack near Ofra, US Ambassador to the UN calls for the PA to stop its payments to terrorists.
Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'
Iranian President blasts US sanctions against his country, says they are designed to create panic.
Hamas official: UN vote a victory for 'resistance'
Hamas hails UN General Assembly’s failure to approve resolution condemning the terrorist group.
Hezbollah deputy leader: Israel has been deterred since 2006
Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general rules out Israel starting a war against Lebanon, does not comment on Operation Northern Shield.
