Brazil reiterates stance on embassy relocation
New administration in Brazil reiterates that it will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, despite Arab pressure.
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Barkat endorses Moshe Lion for mayor of Jerusalem
Outgoing Jerusalem Mayor endorses Moshe Lion in runoff to be held on Tuesday.
US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers
State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.
Canada apologizes for turning away Jews who fled Nazis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for Canada's refusal in 1939 to admit Jewish asylum seekers fleeing Nazi Germany.
Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate
Russian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.
'You are the heroes of us all. I salute you!'
President Rivlin speaks Israel Police ceremony awarding medals of excellence.
NYC subway terrorist convicted
Manhattan court convicts Bangladeshi immigrant who set off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station at rush hour last December.
Zarif blasts US sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister takes to YouTube to dismiss US sanctions, urges Washington to address the regional crises it has created.
PA to lobby Brazil against embassy relocation
PA envoy to Brazil expresses hope that president-elect Jair Bolsonaro's pledge to relocate embassy to Jerusalem was simply campaign talk.
Iran urges UN to act against US sanctions
Iran says new US sanctions are illegal, urges UN to hold Washington accountable.
US backs Israel's Middle East railway initiative
US envoy Jason Greenblatt expresses support for plan to build railway between Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Bolton: More sanctions on Iran are coming
National security adviser says administration is planning even more sanctions on Iran.
Trump to name UN ambassador this week
Trump says he will announce a candidate for the post of UN ambassador by the end of the week.
Sisi: Peace with Israel is 'stable and permanent'
Egyptian President hails peace agreement with Israel, says most Egyptians support it.
Jordan receives Israeli request to negotiate on land leases
Jordan says Israel asked for consultations on the leasing of Tzofar and Naharayim, which Jordan wants to end.
Greenblatt meets Netanyahu
US Special Representative for International Negotiations meets PM Netanyahu, discusses regional developments.
Two dead in car explosion in southern Tel Aviv
Two men in their 30s killed in car explosion in the Hatikva neighborhood of southern Tel Aviv.
Iran: 'Zionists' trying to torpedo our relations with EU
Iran denies being involved in plot to carry out attacks in Denmark.
UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions
United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.
Netanyahu: Shame that Rabin memorial became a political rally
Netanyahu criticizes leftist activists who heckled and booed Minister Tzachi Hanegbi at Rabin memorial.
Report: Netanyahu tried to renew ties with Abbas
TV report says Netanyahu dispatched Shin Bet to convince PA chairman to renew cooperation. Abbas refused.
Greenblatt: Hamas incites, the Palestinian people pay the price
US Special Envoy for International Negotiations says Hamas is inciting against Israel at the expense of Gazans.
Netanyahu hails Brazil's embassy relocation
Netanyahu says Brazilian president-elect's plan to move his country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is "historic".
Oman's foreign minister meets Abbas
Oman’s foreign affairs minister visits Ramallah, gives PA chairman letter about Netanyahu's visit to the sultanate.
Rouhani admits: We might face difficulties
Iranian President warns citizens they may face more difficulties as US sanctions go into effect.
Watch: Iran military drills depict collapse of White House
Iranian Supreme Leader inspects foot drills in which a Star of David-adorned White House is destroyed.
Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran
Trump determines there's sufficient supply of petroleum from countries other than Iran to permit a reduction in purchases from Iran.
Iranian FM accuses Mossad of lying
Iranian Foreign Minister dismisses reports that Mossad aided Denmark in foiling assassination attempt.
Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoff
After 80% of the votes in Jerusalem counted, Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch each receive 30%.
Bon Jovi to perform in Tel Aviv in 2019
Band's previous performance in Israel raised ire of anti-Israel musician Roger Waters.
Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran
Denmark recalls its ambassador to Iran after accusing Tehran of plotting a foiled "attack" against three Iranians in the country.
Bennett: Using anti-Semitic massacre to attack Trump is unfair
Jewish Home chairman criticizes those who have been using Pittsburgh massacre to attack US President.
Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister shrugs off forthcoming US sanctions.
Iran claims Rouhani's mobile phone was tapped
Iranian officials say President Hassan Rouhani’s mobile phone was tapped. No further details provided.
Iranian Foreign Minister condemns Pittsburgh attack
Mohammad Javad Zarif offers thoughts and prayers to victims of Pittsburgh shooting, says terrorism must be condemned.
Could State Department spokeswoman replace Haley?
President Trump reportedly meets Heather Nauert in connection with the post of United Nations ambassador.
Bennett: The charade has ended
Jewish Home chairman after PLO calls to cancel recognition of Israel: The Palestinians are not interested in peace and never have been.
Israeli Ambassador: Everyone should stand against anti-Semitism
Ambassador Ron Dermer praises Trump's statement following Pittsburgh attack, calls for united stance against anti-Semitism.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh shooter
Federal prosecutors seeking approval to pursue the death penalty against Robert Bowers.
Israeli Consul General:
'It felt like the home of Fogel family in Itamar'
Israel's Consul General in New York, Dani Dayan, describes his feelings after visiting the site of the shooting attack in Pittsburgh.
