Zarif: Trump showing 'disrespect'
Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is open to negotiations with the U.S. but only if it shows a "change of attitude."
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Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. leaves nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says there will be unpleasant consequences if Trump pulls out of 2015 nuclear deal.
Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in Syria
Pentagon confirms that Syrian-born German linked to September 11 attacks was captured by Syrian Kurds.
Greenblatt to PA: Time to work for peace
Trump envoy urges PA leaders to solve Gaza's humanitarian situation and work towards peace with Israel.
Hotovely: Hope to see the Romanian embassy in Jerusalem soon
Deputy Minister Hotovely, Minister Kara welcome Romania's announcement that it will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.
UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectors
UN team discussing security arrangements with Syrian and Russian authorities in Douma after inspectors attacked during visit.
Pence: We stand with Israel on this historic day
Vice President Pence congratulates Israel on its 70th Independence Day.
Netanyahu thanks Trump: We have no better friend than America
PM Netanyahu thanks U.S. President for his greeting in honor of Israel’s 70th Independence Day.
Report: CIA Director met North Korean leader
Officials say Secretary of State nominee visited North Korea and met leader Kim Jong Un.
Report: Israel targeted Iranian system in Syria strike
Intelligence officials say the Israeli military targeted an advanced Iranian air-defense system at a Syrian base in Homs last week.
Trump: We've had high level talks with North Korea
U.S. and North Korea have already had direct talks at “extremely high levels”, reveals President Trump.
Haniyeh: Hamas ready for prisoner deal with Israel
Hamas leader says the group is ready to negotiate with Israel to trade two Israeli captives and bodies of two soldiers it is holding.
Deputy Hezbollah leader: Iran will respond to Israeli attack
Deputy Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns that Iran will respond to alleged Israeli air strike on military base in Syria.
PA official: We won't accept peace plan without Jerusalem
PA's Washington stresses the PA will not accept any Trump peace plan that does not include eastern Jerusalem.
EU fails to agree on new Iran sanctions
EU officials meeting in Luxembourg fail to agree on new sanctions against Iran that could persuade Trump not to quit nuclear deal.
Investigators prevented from visiting scene of Syria attack
Syrian and Russian authorities prevent independent investigators from going to the scene of suspected chemical attack in Douma.
Syrian air defenses intercept missiles over Homs
Syrian air defenses respond to missile strike in the central province of Homs. Source of the strike is not yet known.
'Opposing Netanyahu's policies doesn't make us anti-Semitic'
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Israeli government's policy on Gaza, claims it overreacted to border riots.
Nasrallah: Syria strikes don't serve Israel's interests
Hezbollah leader says Western strikes on Syria failed to terrorize the army or even serve Israel's interests.
PA writer: Jews colluded with Hitler
Palestinian Arab writer openly denies the Holocaust, says Jews colluded with Hitler in order to bring "settlers to Palestine".
White House: Trump still wants to withdraw forces from Syria
White House spokeswoman responds to Macron, says Trump still wants U.S. forces in Syria to return home as soon as possible.
Macron: I convinced Trump to remain in Syria
French President says he convinced U.S. President to keep troops in Syria.
Greenblatt to Erekat: Roll up your sleeves and get to work
Trump envoy rejects PA negotiator's claims that he is biased in favor of Israel.
European officials: Progress made towards agreement on Iran
European officials say they are making headway toward an agreement to address U.S. concerns about Iran nuclear deal.
Arab states seek to block Israel's Security Council bid
PA official says campaign by Arab states to block Israel's bid for Security Council seat has gained support.
Netanyahu to Dublin Mayor: You should be ashamed of yourself
Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Dublin Mayor Mícheál Mac Donncha who attended anti-Israel conference in Ramallah.
British cabinet agrees on need to take action in Syria
British cabinet ministers agreed Syria must be deterred from using chemical weapons following attack in Douma.
Trump considering 8 targets in Syria
U.S. President considering striking eight potential Syria targets in response to recent chemical weapons attack in Douma.
Dispute over 'Swastika Trail' goes to court
Residents of Canadian town west of Toronto ask for judicial review of local Council’s refusal to change name of Swastika Trail.
Kuwait Airways suspends flights to Lebanon
Kuwait Airways ceases all flights to Beirut, cites security warning that came from the government in Cyprus.
IAF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza
IAF fighter jets target Hamas military compound in Gaza. Terrorists open fire toward Israeli aircraft, triggering rocket sirens.
Report: Britain moving submarines within missile range of Syria
British PM orders British submarines to move within missile range of Syria, will convene Cabinet on Thursday to discuss Syria strike.
Trump's peace plan nearly complete
Trump administration has nearly completed Israel-PA peace plan. It will not include commitment to two-state solution.
Haley blasts Russia after UN veto
U.S. Ambassador: On this day, Russia chose protecting a monster over the lives of the Syrian people.
PA: Gaza workers weren't paid due to 'technical issues'
Palestinian Authority says failure to pay salaries to Gaza employees unrelated to dispute with Hamas.
Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attack
Russia vetoes Security Council resolution that would have set up an investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria.
Haniyeh calls for further protests against Israel
Hamas leader urges Gazans to keep up their protests on the Israeli border.
Iran blames Israel for Syria air strike
Iran accuses Israel of aggression in Syria following air strike on regime base in Homs.
PA withholds salaries to Gaza employees
Palestinian Authority pays salaries to its employees based in Judea and Samaria but not to those in Gaza as tensions with Fatah continue.
Trump: Decision on Syria could come tonight
Trump vows forceful response to chemical attack in Syria, says decision on course of action could come as soon as Monday night.