Iran unveils domestic fighter jet
President Hassan Rouhani insists Tehran's military strength is meant to deter enemies and create "lasting peace".
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Trump: I will 'most likely' meet Kim again
Trump says he will likely meet North Korean leader again, says "a lot of good things are happening" in North Korea.
Liberman: Abbas trying to torpedo Gaza agreement
Defense Minister says PA chairman deliberately trying to drag Israel into a confrontation with Hamas.
Body of Jerusalem stabber returned to his family
Many residents of Umm al-Fahm attend funeral of Ahmad Mahameed who tried to stab a policeman in Jerusalem's Old City.
Trump: There will be no concessions to Turkey
President Trump rules out making concessions to Turkey to gain the freedom of a detained American pastor.
Zarif: EU not ready to 'pay the price' of defying Washington
Iran's Foreign Minister says Europe has not yet shown willingness to save 2015 nuclear deal.
Egypt tightens control of the internet
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi signs new law tightening the government's control of the internet.
Nasrallah meets Houthi delegation
Hezbollah leader meets delegation from Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels.
'Performing in Israel is not a political statement'
American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey not backing down from plans to perform in Israel despite backlash.
Report:
Corbyn attended conference with senior Hamas terrorists
Daily Telegraph reveals Labour leader attended conference with Hamas leader Husam Badran who was jailed in Israel over terror.
Israel closes Erez crossing
Israel closes Erez crossing following latest violent riots along the Gaza border.
London ramming suspect charged
Driver suspected of ramming his car into several people outside Britain's Parliament charged with attempted murder.
Pompeo establishes Iran Action Group
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo names senior policy adviser Brian Hook to coordinate State Department’s pressure campaign on Iran.
Abbas to Erdogan: 'Palestine' supports you
PA chairman expresses support for Turkey in its crisis with the United States.
Trump: We will pay Turkey nothing
Trump blasts Turkey as tensions continue over imprisonment of American pastor.
Report: Trump, Putin agreed that Iran should leave Syria
U.S. official: Trump and Putin agreed at summit that Iran should exit Syria, but Russia believes it will be difficult to accomplish.
Report: Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel
Arab newspaper reports Egypt's intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza agreement.
Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiations
Iranian Supreme Leader says he made a mistake in allowing foreign minister to speak to Kerry during negotiations that led to 2015 deal.
Abbas blasts Trump: The slap of the century
PA chairman calls for unity against Nationality Law, vows to continue to pay salaries to terrorists.
Suspected Islamist neutralized in Saudi Arabia
Saudi security forces neutralize man with "Islamic State" ideologist who was wearing what looked like an explosive vest.
Liberman tries to explain
After his gestures to Hamas, Defense Minister insists there is no agreement with the terrorist organization.
'Peace can only succeed if it is based on reality'
U.S. negotiators acknowledge neither side will be fully satisfied with peace proposal, but stress that is the only way to achieve peace.
PA welcomes Colombia's recognition of 'Palestine'
PA cabinet praises Colombia after it recognized “Palestine” as a state.
State Department: North Korea talks headed in right direction
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress.
Is former Chief of Staff forming political party?
Benny Gantz reportedly approached former Shin Bet chief and suggested that he join a new party he is planning to form.
Barak: Yair Golan told the truth
Former Defense Minister backs Yair Golan's controversial statements, blasts Netanyahu.
Nasrallah to Israel: We are stronger than you are
In speech marking 12th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Hezbollah leader claims Israel has been deterred since 2006.
Trump signs defense bill including aid to Israel
Trump signs into law defense spending bill which codifies memorandum of understanding with Israel.
Busted Jordanian terror cell was made up of ISIS supporters
Jordan says terrorist cell targeted in weekend raid was made up of supporters of ISIS.
Bad boy MK wants to be Tel Aviv Mayor
Controversial Likud MK Oren Hazan convinced he can defeat Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai at October election.
Former Mossad chief doubtful Russia can force Iran out of Syria
In interview with Saudi website, Tamir Pardo discusses diplomatic contacts with the Gulf states, tension with Iran and Hezbollah.
Corbyn and Netanyahu clash on Twitter
After Netanyahu condemns Corbyn visiting graves of terrorists, Corbyn criticizes death of Gaza rioters and Nationality Law.
Demolition order for home of Adam terrorist
IDF soldiers issue demolition order for home of terrorist who murdered Yotam Ovadia on July 26.
Hamas cleric: Jews were 'transformed' into apes and pigs
Watch: Hamas MP and cleric vilifies the Jews at parliamentary session in Gaza.
Coalition chairman backs Elkin for Jerusalem mayor
"We are members of the Likud and I support a Likud candidate for mayor of Jerusalem," says MK David Amsalem.
Turkey to present action plan amid financial crisis
Turkey's finance minister says government has prepared "an action plan" aimed at easing market concerns as nation's currency plummets.
Egypt sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to life
Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide to life in prison on accusations of inciting violence.
Corbyn urged to step down amid latest controversy
Photos show Labour leader holding wreath near the graves in Tunisia of terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at 1972 Munich Olympics.
Iran to bring back enriched uranium from Russia
Iran to bring back a second batch of enriched uranium it sent to Russia in 2015 as part of its commitments under nuclear deal.
Jordanian security forces killed during raid on terror cell
Three members of Jordan's security forces killed in a shootout during a raid on a terrorist cell.