Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva
Sirens heard shortly after 3:30 a.m. in Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area. Rocket explodes near home in the city.
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Liberman orders closing of Gaza crossings
Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings to be closed following rocket attack on Be'er Sheva.
US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran
US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.
UN votes to allow PA to chair G77
General Assembly votes to allow Palestinian Authority to chair group of 77 developing nations. US, Israel and Australia vote against.
Terror motive not ruled out in Cologne hostage taking
German police say man who hurled a firebomb and then took a woman hostage in Cologne may have had a "terrorist" motive.
US designates Hezbollah a 'transnational criminal organization'
Hezbollah to be targeted with tougher investigations and prosecutions.
Australian PM: No decision yet on embassy relocation
Australian PM Scott Morrison stresses he has not yet decided to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, will hold consultations.
Hamas official: Netanyahu should read history
Senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar unfazed by Netanyahu and Liberman’s threats to use force against Hamas.
Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years
Iranian President accuses US of seeking regime change in Iran.
EU calls for restraint following latest Gaza violence
EU calls on both sides to show restraint after yet another day of violence by Palestinian Arabs along the Gaza border.
NYPD says Brooklyn attack was a hate crime
New York police determine the assault of an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn was a hate crime.
Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearance
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Turkish President Recep stress importance of two countries' relations.
Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday
Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.
Canada announces $50 million in funding for UNRWA
Canada steps up aid for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” following US cut.
'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'
Soldier who identified the incident on the Gaza border over the weekend recalls what took place.
Austrian Chancellor: Israel's security is our interest
Sebastian Kurz stresses his country's commitment to Israel's security, explains why embassy relocation is not on the agenda at the moment.
Irish celebrities call for boycott of Eurovision in Israel
Group of Irish celebrities urge national broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2019 in protest over Israel’s treatment of “Palestine”.
Dina Powell withdraws from consideration for UN post
Sources say Dina Powell informed Trump she intends to stay at Goldman Sachs.
Egypt sentences 17 to death over attacks on churches
Egyptian military court sentences 17 people to death over suicide bombings of Coptic churches.
Angry PA says UN envoy 'no longer acceptable'
PA leadership announces it will no longer work with Nickolay Mladenov after he sought a deal between Israel and Hamas.
'We will catch the despicable murderer'
Netanyahu visits families of Israelis murdered in Barkan. "Our hearts are torn as are the hearts of the entire nation."
Turkey to free detained US pastor?
Report says US and Turkey have reached secret deal to secure release of Andrew Brunson. State Department: We're not aware of a deal.
Samaria terrorist captured
Security forces capture 19-year-old Palestinian Arab terrorist who carried out stabbing attack near the Samaria Regional Brigade base.
Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever
Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".
Biden rules out 2020 presidential run 'at this point'
Former US Vice President asked whether he will challenge Trump for the presidency, says he is not running for the time being.
Qatar pledges $150 million in aid to Gaza
A day after buying fuel for Gaza power plant, Qatar pledges $150 million in aid for the coastal enclave.
Trump talking with former adviser about UN post
Trump says he has been talking with Dina Powell about possibly succeeding Nikki Haley.
Barkan terrorist hid in a nearby room for 5 minutes
New details about lethal attack reveal that the terrorist did not flee the scene right away, but hid in a nearby room without being noticed.
Iran welcomes Haley's resignation
Iranian officials express satisfaction over the resignation of US Ambassador to the UN, say her statements caused the isolation of the US.
Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'
German Chancellor speaks with PA chairman days after her visit to Israel.
Greenblatt welcomes transfer of fuel to Gaza
US Representative for International Negotiations thanks Israel for assisting in bringing Qatari-bought fuel to Gaza’s power station.
Ivanka Trump: I won't replace Haley
President's daughter rules out possibility that she will replace Nikki Haley as the United States Ambassador to the UN.
Trump considering former security adviser for UN envoy
US President says his daughter Ivanka would be "dynamite" as UN ambassador but admits he would be accused of nepotism.
US accuses Iran of having 'unclean hands'
US urges ICJ to throw out Iran's lawsuit demanding Washington unfreeze money earmarked for terror victims.
Gabbay meets Jordanian king
Labor leader tells King Abdullah II he is committed to a two-state solution.
Russian official: S-300 to Syria was free of charge
Russian source says his country delivered the S-300 missile system to Syria at no cost.
Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran must deliver a slap and defeat America by defeating sanctions.
PLO: US inciting Israel to demolish Bedouin village
PLO outraged after State Department spokeswoman says demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar followed a legal process in Israel.
PA accuses US of 'blind support' for Israel
PA blasts US decision to withdraw from optional protocol of UN's Vienna Convention, says it shows "disdain" for international law.
Hariri: Lebanon will have a new government within 10 days
Lebanon Prime Minister-designate warns the economy cannot withstand any further delay in the formation of a new government.
