South Africa withdraws Israeli ambassador over Gaza
South African government claims rioters killed along the Israel-Gaza border were taking part in a "peaceful protest", withdraws its envoy.
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Turkey recalls Israeli, American envoys
Turkey recalls its ambassadors from Israel and the United States in protest over Gaza riots. Erdogan blasts Israel as a "terror state".
'An infiltration into Israel was prevented'
Defense establishment sums up Monday's events on the Gaza border, preparing for the possibility that they will continue.
Bolton: Recognizing Jerusalem makes peace easier
U.S. National Security Adviser says recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital enhances the chances for peace.
Iran gives Europe 60 days to provide 'guarantees'
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister demands that European countries provide “guarantees” within 60 days to safeguard Iran’s interests.
Al-Qaeda leader calls for 'jihad' against America
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri blasts U.S. decision to move embassy to Jerusalem, calls for "resistance" and "jihad".
MI5 chief: ISIS planning more attacks
Head of Britain’s domestic spy agency calls for cooperation between Britain and EU in foiling ISIS attacks.
Trump: Iran tried to take over the Middle East
U.S. President says Iran was behaving badly with the nuclear deal in place.
These are the sites that were attacked in Syria
IDF publishes aerial photographs of Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria.
Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game
Chairman of Iran's parliamentary committee on foreign affairs condemns Israel for attacking Iranian targets in Syria.
Cruz: Time to begin undoing damage from Iran deal
Senator Ted Cruz condemns Iran's latest attack on Israel, calls for powerful sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
EU: Israel has the right to defend itself
European Union says Israel has the right to defend itself after attack on Iranian targets in Syria, but calls for restraint.
Paul McCartney won't attend Wolf Prize ceremony in Israel
Former Beatle says scheduling issues prevent him from coming to Israel later this month to receive the Wolf Prize for Music.
Rouhani: We don't want new tensions in the region
After Israeli strike on Iranian targets in Syria, Iranian President claims his country seeks to reduce tension in the region.
Saudi FM: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, so will we
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister tells CNN his country stands ready to build nuclear weapons if Iran restarts its nuclear weapons program.
Apology? Abbas again mocks the Holocaust
PA chairman meets Chilean President, compares suffering of Jews in the Holocaust to Palestinian suffering.
IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria
IAF attacks targets in Syria after Iran's Qods Force fired a barrage of 20 rockets toward the Golan Heights.
White House on Iran attack:
'Israel has a right to defend itself'
White House press secretary responds to Iranian rocket attack on IDF posts in the Golan Heights.
White House: Trump preparing new sanctions on Iran
White House spokeswoman says President Trump could impose new sanctions on Iran as early as next week.
Saudi Arabia backs Trump
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies welcome Trump’s decision to withdraw from 2015 Iran deal.
Sources in Syria:
'Israel attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'
Syrian media report heavy explosions in the Damascus area. According to some reports, Israeli planes attacked Iranian targets near Damascus.
Kerry: Trump decision puts Israel at risk
Former Secretary of State criticizes Trump’s decision to leave Iran nuclear deal, says it breaks America's word.
Bolton: Iran deal was fundamentally flawed
National Security Adviser says Iran clearly violated nuclear deal, explains reasoning for Trump's decision to leave the agreement.
Biden blasts Trump's decision on Iran
Former Vice President says Iran deal took years to form and Trump will be hard pressed to find a better agreement.
EU will remain in nuclear agreement
EU foreign minister Federica Mogherini "regrets" Trump decision to withdraw from Iran deal, says EU will remain in it.
Egypt refers terror suspects to military court
555 terror suspects referred to military court on charges of joining the local ISIS affiliate.
Nasrallah hails Hezbollah's 'victory' after elections
Hezbollah leader welcomes results of the parliamentary election in Lebanon, in which his terror organization made significant gains.
Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l law
PA chairman urges Latin American countries not to follow in Paraguay’s footsteps and move their embassies to Jerusalem.
Kerry fires back at Trump
Former Secretary of State says nuclear agreement with Iran prevented a war after Trump blasts him for attempts to save deal.
Trump inclined to scrap Iran deal, say officials
European officials say Trump inclined to leave the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions.
Macron: Trump leaving nuclear deal could lead to war
French President warns that war could ensue if Trump withdraws from 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram
Iranian President says ban imposed on popular messaging app is “the opposite of democracy”.
German 'Nazi Grandma' fails to show up for prison sentence
Holocaust survivors’ group urges German authorities to intensify search for 89-year-old Ursula Haverbeck, convicted of Holocaust denial.
Britain hopes to convince Trump to remain in Iran deal
Britain’s Ambassador to the U.S. says Britain believes it can address Trump's concerns on Iran nuclear deal.
Lebanon holds first election in nine years
Voter turnout in Lebanon's parliamentary election at 49.2 percent, down from 54 percent the last time elections were held.
Giuliani suggests Trump will rip up Iran deal
Former New York City Mayor suggests Trump plans to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear agreement.
British Foreign Secretary to discuss Iran deal with Trump
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will fly to Washington to urge Donald Trump not to scrap Iran nuclear deal.
Tunisia bid for Youth Olympics blocked over ban of Israelis
Bid by Tunisia to host 2022 Youth Olympics blocked because the country recently banned Israeli athletes.
Britain: Abbas remarks unhelpful to peace
Britain’s Middle East minister criticizes PA chairman's anti-Semitic speech, says his remarks were deeply concerning.
Abbas re-elected as PLO chief
PA chairman to continue serving as chairman of the Executive Committee of the PLO.
