MK admits 'sour relations' between Hatnua and Labor
MK Itzik Shmuli says Livni must commit to continue partnership with Labor if she wants to serve as opposition leader.
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Egypt to close Rafah crossing for three days
Egyptian authorities to close Rafah border crossing with Gaza for three days starting Friday.
Iran reopens uranium enrichment plant
Iran reopens nuclear plant that was idle for nine years as it prepares to increase uranium enrichment.
Hungarian PM to visit Israel
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slated to visit Israel on July 19.
Irish lawmaker to promote Judea and Samaria boycott
Irish Senator announces bill she is promoting to boycott products manufactured in Judea and Samaria will be discussed on July 11.
Benghazi terrorist sent to 22 years in prison
Ahmed Abu Khattala, believed to be the mastermind behind 2012 attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more
Trump’s envoy points out the destructive consequences of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.
Netanyahu: Barak has lost it
Netanyahu mocks Ehud Barak after he compares Netanyahu and his wife to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Abbas to meet Putin in Moscow
PA chairman to visit Russia for World Cup finals, expected to meet Putin.
Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza
Series of sirens heard in Gaza Belt region. IDF says 12 rockets fired, three of them intercepted by Iron Dome.
Israel may reconsider exit from UNESCO
Israeli ambassador reportedly urging government to reconsider quitting UN's cultural agency, says its anti-Israel bias has toned down.
Khamenei aide: The Americans and Zionists are weaker
Top military aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that Iran has taken the necessary measures to respond to any U.S. and Israeli threats.
White House: Peace efforts will continue
White House press secretary says Kushner and Greenblatt's meetings in the region were productive.
Report: Israeli missiles fall near Damascus airport
Syrian TV reports two Israeli missiles fell in the vicinity of the Damascus international airport.
Trump silent on timetable for peace plan
At meeting with Jordanian King, Trump says "progress" made in the Middle East but won't offer timetable for announcing Israel-PA peace plan.
Zarif: Failure to save nuclear deal would be very dangerous
Iran's Foreign Minister warns that failure to save 2015 nuclear deal would be "very dangerous" for Tehran.
Erekat blasts Kushner after newspaper interview
PLO Secretary General says Trump’s senior adviser "represents a policy of dictation".
Corbyn: Labour government would recognize 'Palestine'
British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize “Palestine” as a state.
It's official: Erdogan wins presidential election
Turkey’s election authority chief confirms incumbent president had won presidential election in the first round.
Abbas, Haniyeh congratulate Erdogan
PA chairman and Hamas leader congratulate Turkish President on his reelection.
History in Saudi Arabia as women permitted to drive
Notorious longstanding ban on female driving in Saudi Arabia lifted at midnight on Sunday.
Washington to Syrian rebels: Don't expect support from us
Washington tells main Syrian rebel factions they should not expect military support to help them resist government offensive.
Kushner: I'm ready to work with Abbas
Trump's senior adviser sends a message to Palestinian Arabs as PA chairman continues to boycott him. "You deserve a bright future".
Iran to U.S.: Force Israel to denuclearize
Iran's Foreign Minister sets 15 conditions for improving relations with Washington.
Merkel: Solutions needed for Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'
German Chancellor says European countries share concerns over Iran's ballistic missile program.
Iraq militia vows revenge for deadly Syria raid
Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades pledges revenge for deadly air raid on its fighters in Syria, blames United States or Israel for the attack.
Jordan's King to meet Trump
Jordan's King Abdullah II sets off for the United States, will discuss Israel-PA peace with Trump.
Watch: British Muslim cleric calls to wipe Israel off the map
During Al-Quds Day rally in London, radical cleric warns Israel that the "resistance" will wipe it off the map.
Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressure
Iranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions.
Cruz applauds Trump over UNHRC withdrawal
Texas Senator says UNHRC spends time criticizing Israel while ignoring crimes of groups like Hamas.
Erekat blasts American withdrawal from UNHRC
PLO secretary general says United States advancing "international anarchy" after its withdrawal from Human Rights Council.
Kushner and Greenblatt meet Saudi Crown Prince
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman hosts Trump's special envoy and adviser discuss Israel-PA peace process.
Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza
45 rockets, mortars fired towards southern Israel. Three explode in communities in the Eshkol region.
Report: Rafah Crossing to remain open indefinitely
Border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to remain open until further notice, officials say.
Britain: U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC 'regrettable'
British Foreign Secretary says despite UK will continue to support UNHRC despite its criticism of the body.
Iran atomic chief: Europe's proposals aren't good enough
Ali Akbar Salehi tells UN chief that Europe’s proposals to salvage 2015 deal are not satisfying for Tehran.
It's official: U.S. withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
Ambassador Haley says UNHRC "not worthy of its name" and announces the United States will withdraw.
Explosive thrown at Border Police post in Hevron
Terrorist throws explosive device near Cave of the Patriarchs before fleeing the scene. The incident ended without injuries.
Erdan: Investigate Joint List chairman
Public Security Minister asks A-G to investigate MK Odeh after he took part in Jerusalem conference organized by terror groups.
FIFA asked to ban anti-Israel Iranian soccer player
Soccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet.
