Bolton: Iran is the world's central banker of terror
White House national security adviser says radical Islamist terrorist groups are the top threat to the US and its interests abroad.
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Zarif blasts US as 'outlaw regime'
Iranian Foreign Minister outraged after US withdraws from a 1955 treaty with Iran.
Hezbollah unfazed by Netanyahu
Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general says Netanyahu's UN speech neither interests nor threatens the group.
May blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism
British Prime Minister accuses Labour leader of making British Jews feel unsafe in their own country.
Pompeo: S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'
Secretary of State calls Russia's delivery of S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria a "serious escalation".
Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier
Iran’s state TV broadcasts footage purporting to show close encounter between local navy and USS Theodore Roosevelt.
North Korea: We will not disarm if US sanctions us
North Korea's foreign minister says "no way" his country will disarm first as long as the United States continues to push for sanctions.
Erekat: Netanyahu victimizing the criminal
PA chief negotiator blasts Netanyahu's UN speech, says Israel is a "colonial- apartheid state".
7 suspected terrorists arrested in Netherlands
Dutch police arrest seven men suspected of plotting a "major terrorist attack" at a public event.
Islamic Jihad reportedly elects new leader
Senior official says Ziad al-Nakhala will take over as Islamic Jihad secretary general and will remain close to Iran.
Iran dismisses Netanyahu's remarks at UN
"The world will laugh at Netanyahu's speech", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesman.
Regev: Abbas is a warmonger
Culture and Sport Minister blasts Abbas speech at UN, says Israel is the only sane democracy in the region.
Three incendiary balloons over the skies of Gush Etzion
Two of the balloons explode in the air and the third lands on the ground. No injuries or damages reported.
Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'
British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize an independent state of Palestine “as soon as we take office”.
Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal
Iranian President predicts the United States will eventually rejoin 2015 nuclear deal.
Trump:
'If Israelis and the Palestinians want one state, that's fine'
US President says he prefers two-state solution but will accept anything that Israel and the PA agree upon.
Pence: We're proud to stand with Israel
US Vice President reiterates Washington’s support for Israel following meeting between Trump and Netanyahu.
UK Labour Party backs freeze on arms sales to Israel
British Labour Party criticizes Israel’s use of force against protesters on Gaza border, calls for more government funding for UNRWA.
Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks
Speaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state.
Bolton warns Iran: If you cross us there will be 'hell to pay'
US National Security Adviser warns Iran against continuing on its current course.
Spain 'ready to recognize Palestinian state'
Spain’s Foreign Minister says his country is ready to recognize "Palestine" if EU fails to reach a unanimous decision on the matter.
State Department: Why should US fund PA hospitals?
State Department spokeswoman: PA, instead of paying its debts, pays terrorists and their families.
Court orders Mubarak's sons released
Egyptian court orders the release of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, who are suspected of stock manipulation.
8 countries warn Israel against demolishing Bedouin outpost
Eight European countries at the United Nations call on Israel to reverse its decision to demolish Khan al-Ahmar.
Incendiary balloon explodes, IDF attacks in Gaza
Incendiary terrorism from Gaza continues, with 10 fires raging near the Gaza border.
US seeks treaty with Iran, says envoy
US seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to include its ballistic missile program and its regional behavior.
Nasrallah: Israeli attacks in Syria must stop
Hezbollah leader claims Israel tried to prevent Syrian army from achieving ballistic capabilities.
Assad blames Israel for downing of Russian plane
Syrian President writes Putin, says Russian plane was downed over Syria due to Israeli "arrogance".
Russian aircraft disappears in Syria
Russian military aircraft disappears during airstrike over Latakia. US official: Syrian army inadvertently shot it down.
Greenblatt: Israel-Egypt treaty is proof that peace is possible
Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations praises peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.
PA official: Don't hold Eurovision in Israel
PA official in charge of cultural affairs says holding Eurovision in Israel “whitewashes the Israeli occupation”.
British Prime Minister:
'I will always stand with you'
British Prime Minister reiterates support for both Israel and the Jewish community of Britain.
IDF fires at terrorists near Gaza border
IDF aircraft opens fire towards terrorists who suspiciously approached the security fence in southern Gaza.
Arab League urges pressure on Israel
Arab League urges international community to exert pressure on Israel to halt demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost of Khan Al-Ahmar.
Barak compares Netanyahu to Romanian dictator
Former PM compares Netanyahu to Ceausescu. Likud fires back: Barak is delusional.
Drone from Gaza enters Israel
IDF soldiers identify drone that infiltrated Israeli territory from Gaza. Searches are underway.
Trump freezes PA's bank accounts
Al-Jazeera reports that the administration has decided to immediately close all bank accounts linked to the PA and PLO across the US.
Egypt: Mubarak's sons arrested for stock manipulation
Gamal and Alaa Mubarak accused of failing to notify stock market of agreements to acquire majority stakes in several banks.
Erekat: The US will never introduce a peace plan
Chief PA negotiator accuses US of trying to unilaterally change the terms of reference for any future peace proposal.
Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Minister warns his country can "reduce its implementation" of 2015 deal and even resume its uranium enrichment.
