UN envoy: Abbas statements are deeply disturbing
UN's Middle East Envoy condemns PA chairman's speech suggesting the role of Jews in the banking sector led to the Holocaust.
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U.S. concerned about human rights abuses in North Korea
State Department says Washington will continue to pressure North Korea over its human rights abuses.
PLO official: Abbas didn't deny the Holocaust
Saeb Erekat refutes claims that PA chairman denied the Holocaust, says Abbas has no problems with Jews but rather with the "occupation".
Iranian official: We'll retaliate against Israel's aggression
Senior Iranian official says his country will retaliate against Israeli "aggression" in Syria at the right time and place.
Japanese PM: We won't move our embassy to Jerusalem
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets Abbas, reiterates support for two-state solution.
Poll: Likud gaining strength, Levi-Abekasis weakening
Poll published by Channel 20 finds Likud would win 32 seats if elections were to be held today.
Kerry: Netanyahu showed why Iran deal was needed
Former Secretary of State argues that the intelligence information revealed by Netanyahu shows why Iran deal was necessary.
Khamenei: Those who confront us will be defeated
Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses the United States on of trying to stoke a “regional crisis”.
Senator Cruz: Iran deal 'truly catastrophic'
Texas Senator praises Netanyahu’s revelations about Iran, calls on Trump to pull out from the deal.
White House: Iran must never have nuclear weapons
White House responds to Netanyahu's presentation on Iran, says it is examining the information he presented carefully.
Britain: We were never naive about Iran
Britain responds to Netanyahu's revelations on Iran, says nuclear deal remains "vitally important".
Mogherini responds to Netanyahu
EU High Representative of for Foreign Affairs says she hasn't seen arguments from Netanyahu that Iran isn't complying with nuclear deal.
Missiles fired toward Iranian base in Syria
Loud explosions heard at Syrian army base near Hama which may have been used by Iranian militia.
Bolton: Trump hasn't decided whether to leave Iran deal
National Security Advisor says Trump undecided on leaving the Iran nuclear deal ahead of his May 12 deadline.
Rouhani: Nuclear deal is not negotiable
Iranian President tells French counterpart the nuclear deal is not negotiable in any way.
Britain, France and Germany reiterate commitment to Iran deal
Leaders of Britain, France and Germany say Iran deal "the best way of neutralizing the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran".
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran
White House says Trump spoke with Netanyahu about the problems posed by Iran's "destabilizing activities”.
Hamas: PA tried to assassinate its cabinet chief
Hamas claims PA officials were responsible for the attempted assassination of Rami Hamdallah last month.
Trump: Meeting with Kim could take place within 3-4 weeks
Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader could take place within three or four weeks and "whatever happens, happens".
U.S. urges sanctions on Iran's missile program
Advisor to Pompeo says U.S. is urging its European allies and others to impose sanctions on Iran to curb its missile program.
Kim and South Korean President hold historic meeting
North Korean leader holds historic summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Arabs with bomb caught near Jerusalem
Border Police officers capture suspicious vehicle carrying two Palestinian Arabs with a pipe bomb.
Mattis: Israel-Iran confrontation increasingly likely
U.S. Defense Secretary says a military confrontation between Israel and Iran in Syria is becoming increasing likely.
Rouhani lashes out at 'tower builder' Trump
Iranian President rules out any changes or additions to 2015 nuclear deal.
U.S. official: We don't seek to renegotiate Iran deal
U.S. non-proliferation envoy says Washington hoping to fix Iran deal's flaws with supplementary agreement.
Macron: France wouldn't be the same without Jews
French President denounces anti-Semitism, calls for toughness in fighting it.
Report: Russia to deliver new defense systems to Syria
Russia's Defense Ministry says the country plans to deliver new air defense systems to Syria in the near future.
Germany: Iran deal can't be renegotiated
Spokesman for German Foreign Ministry says keeping the nuclear deal with Iran is a top priority for the country.
Netanyahu thanks Czech President
PM Netanyahu welcomes announcement that Czech Republic will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, hopes decision will be implemented quickly.
20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria
20 civilians killed in week-long regime airstrikes on Damascus neighborhood of Yarmouk.
British Jews: Meeting with Corbyn was disappointing
Jewish groups in Britain say meeting with Labour leader over anti-Semitism "was a disappointing missed opportunity".
Algeria sentences 8 'spies' for Israel
Liberian national sentenced to death, seven African nationals sent to prison over espionage for Israel.
Zarif: If U.S. leaves nuclear deal, we will too
Iranian Foreign Minister says that if the U.S. withdraws from 2015 agreement, so will Iran.
Belgium sentences Paris attacks suspect to 20 years
Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam sent to 20 years in prison for trying to kill police during a shootout in Brussels.
Facebook continues to crack down on terrorism-related content
Facebook removed 1.9 million pieces of extremist content related to ISIS and Al-Qaeda in the first three months of the year.
Anti-Hezbollah parliamentary candidate assaulted
Candidate running against Hezbollah in Lebanon's parliamentary elections in hospital after being assaulted in his hometown.
Macron: There's no 'plan B' for Iran deal
French President urges Trump to stay in Iran deal as long as there is no better option.
Hamas terrorist killed in Gaza tunnel collapse
Member of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades killed in tunnel collapse near Deir al-Balah.
Macron assures Abbas of commitment to two-state solution
French President assures PA chairman his country supports peace process based on the two-state solution.
Nasrallah: Our rockets can hit any target in Israel
Hezbollah leader threatens Israel again as tensions with Iran continue.
