State Department:
'When the peace plan is ready, it will be unveiled'
State Department spokeswoman rejects reports that Trump administration’s peace has been delayed.
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State Department: Israel has a right to defend itself
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned by situation in Gaza but says Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks.
Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire
Al Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect.
South under fire:
IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets
More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.
Colombia to review recognition of 'Palestine'
Colombia’s new government says it will review former President’s recognition of “Palestine” as a state.
U.S. General:
'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'
U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions.
70 rockets fired at Israel
IAF attacks vehicle used by Gaza terror squad
Gaza terrorists fire at least 70 rockets at southern Israel. IAF attacks vehicle of terrorist squad.
UN envoy concerned by rocket attacks
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov expresses concern over the latest escalation in Gaza, warns against deterioration in the situation.
Colombia recognizes 'Palestine'
Colombian foreign ministry reveals the country recognized “Palestine” as a sovereign state in the days before its new president took office.
Photos: IDF strikes targets in Gaza
IDF releases aerial photos of 12 targets struck by the IAF in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.
Zarif to Trump: This isn't a beauty pageant
Iranian Foreign Minister pokes fun at Trump after he said goal in sanctioning Iran was world peace.
Egypt backs Saudi Arabia in row with Canada
Egypt says it stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia against foreign interference in its domestic affairs.
Trump insists: North Korea adhering to agreements
Trump says North Korea is making progress in dismantling its nuclear program, despite statement otherwise by National Security Adviser.
U.S. urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve dispute
State Department urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to use diplomacy to resolve their dispute over arrest of activists.
Intelligence official: Mossad behind Syrian scientist's death
Official from Middle Eastern intelligence agency tells New York Times the Mossad was behind the death of Syrian scientist Aziz Asbar.
Investigation into MP who fought with Corbyn dropped
British Labour Party drops an investigation into MP who had a confrontation with leader Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism.
'No chance for an agreement on Gaza'
MK Motti Yogev skeptical an arrangement in Gaza is possible, says Israel cannot escape responsibility over the enclave.
Saudi Arabia to stop flights to Toronto
Saudi Arabian Airlines suspending flights to and from Toronto amid diplomatic row with Canada.
Rouhani: Trump call for talks is 'psychological warfare'
Iranian President dismisses Washington's call for new nuclear negotiations at the same time as it reimposes sanctions on his country.
Ahmadinejad takes to Twitter to mock Trump
Former Iranian President weighs in on spat between Trump and basketball star LeBron James.
Controversial poet attacks again
Yehonatan Geffen implicitly attacks Nationality Law, writes: "80 years ago there were a people who believed in the master race."
Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be rigorously enforced
Secretary of State stresses renewed sanctions on Iran will remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.
Saudi Arabia suspends trade with Canada, expels ambassador
Saudi Arabia suspends trade and investment with Canada after the Canadian foreign ministry urged Riyadh to release arrested activists.
Corbyn apologizes for Labour anti-Semitism
In new video, British Labour leader acknowledges there is a real problem of anti-Semitism in his party.
Report: Senior Syrian scientist killed
Syrian media reports scientist in charge of research center in Masyaf killed in car explosion.
Iran launches exercise in the Persian Gulf
Iran launches naval exercise in the Persian Gulf days before the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran.
Senate solidifies aid package for Israel
Senate approves measure that codifies $38 billion defense aid package for Israel into law.
Trump setting up policy team for peace plan
Officials say Trump administration staffing up a Middle East policy team in anticipation of unveiling its peace plan.
Is the U.S. releasing aid to the PA?
State Department has transferred dozens of millions of dollars to strengthen the Palestinian Authority's preventive security services.
Israeli attack in Syria?
Syrian media report that the army shot down Israeli planes near Damascus. Syrian officials: There was no attack.
Denmark's ban on Islamic face veils comes into force
Women protest new Danish legislation banning garments that cover the face, including the niqab or burqa.
Turkey vows to retaliate against American sanctions
Turkish Foreign Ministry urges U.S. to cancel sanctions imposed on Turkish ministers over the case of American pastor.
Report: Iran to begin major exercise in Persian Gulf
American officials say Revolutionary Guard expected to begin major exercise to demonstrate ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: I have a feeling Iran will be talking to us soon
Trump suggests talks with Iran are imminent, despite the country’s leaders rejecting his offer for a meeting.
Zarif: U.S. must respect us, threats don't work
Iranian Foreign Minister rules out talks with U.S. officials.
Liberman and Gabbay trade barbs on Twitter
After Defense Minister wonders why people are leaving the Labor party, its chairman fires back.
Greenblatt fires back at PA over Friedman criticism
U.S. Special Representative responds after PA condemns Ambassador Friedman for paying a condolence visit to the family of Yotam Ovadia.
Revolutionary Guards: Iranian leaders will never meet Trump
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards dismisses Trump’s offer of talks with Tehran.
Rouhani adviser to Trump: Come back to the nuclear deal
Adviser to Iranian President says Trump should return to nuclear deal if he wants to talk with Iranian leaders.
Report: North Korea building new missiles that can reach U.S.
U.S. spy agencies seeing signs that North Korea is constructing new missiles capable of reaching the United States.