Iran rebuffs France's calls to curb its missile program
Iran says France should pressure U.S. to meet its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.
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IAEA chief warns against failure of nuclear deal
Head of UN atomic watchdog says the failure of the 2015 deal between Iran and world powers would be a "great loss".
Former Argentine president to stand trial for AMIA cover-up
Cristina Kirchner referred for public trial over alleged cover-up of Iranian involvement in 1994 Jewish center bombing.
Pence: America stands with Israel, always
Vice President Pence speaks at AIPAC conference, reiterates America’s commitment to Israel.
Haley: Israel is not going away
Ambassador Haley at AIPAC: The day will come when the whole world recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Poll: Likud gaining strength even after Netanyahu questioning
Channel 10 poll finds that right-wing bloc would win 64 seats if elections were held today. Zionist Union continues to dive.
Guatemala to move its embassy to Jerusalem on May 16
Guatemalan President announces his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem two days after the United States.
Gabbay: The PA must stop the incitement
Labor chairman calls for two-state solution, but stresses both sides must take steps to rebuild trust.
Bahrain arrests 116 suspected terrorists
Bahrain arrests 116 people accused of belonging to a cell allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Lebanese official accused of framing actor as Israeli agent
Senior Lebanese officer investigated for fabricating evidence against Lebanese actor who was charged with collaborating with Israel.
Netanyahu: I will discuss Iran's aggression with Trump
Netanyahu leaves for Washington, where he will address the AIPAC conference and meet with President Donald Trump.
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' again asks for clemency
96-year-old former Auschwitz guard submits request for clemency in a bid to avoid serving his sentence for accessory to murder.
House lawmakers introduce new sanctions on Iran
Congressmen Ed Royce and Eliot Engel introduce new bill that would sanction companies and entities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Labour party extends suspension of former London Mayor
British Labour party extends suspension of Ken Livingstone who asserted that Hitler supported Zionism.
Lapid:
'I never said I wasn't Milchan's friend'
Yesh Atid chairman insists there was no reason for him to submit a conflict of interest document regarding his ties with Arnon Milchan.
Russia prevents Iran from setting up base in Syria
Russia reportedly prevented Iran from setting up a military base in the port of Tartus. Israel welcomed the move.
State Department: Russia violating its obligations
State Department accuses Russia of developing destabilizing nuclear weapons in violation of its treaty obligations.
Europe, United States to discuss Iran deal
European and U.S. officials expected to meet in March for talks on the 2015 nuclear deal, to which Trump objects.
Report: Egypt doubles number of soldiers in Sinai
Israel has reportedly agreed to Egypt's request to increase the number of its soldiers fighting ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula.
Head of Iran’s wrestling federation quits over Israel policy
Head of Iran’s wrestling federation resigns after criticizing authorities for letting athletes pay the price for ban on facing Israelis.
PA official: EU countries trying to amend Trump peace plan
PA official in charge of foreign affairs says European countries are negotiating with U.S. to persuade it to amend its peace plan.
Fatah official: FIFA caved to Israeli pressure
Jibril Rajoub, who heads the Palestine Football Association, blasts FIFA for failing to ban clubs based in Judea and Samaria.
Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in Syria
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigating alleged chlorine gas attacks in the Syrian region of Eastern Ghouta.
Haley praises Honduras for backing embassy move
U.S. ambassador to the UN praises Honduras for backing the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
Senators call for an increase in military aid to Israel
Senators who just returned from trip to Israel call for increase in $38 billion the U.S. provides in military aid.
Khamenei adviser: We will thwart 'U.S. and Israeli plots'
Ali Akbar Velayati vows that Iran will its involvement and presence in the region.
Gaza's public employees go on strike
Public sector employees in Gaza go on strike amid dispute between Hamas and Fatah over payments of salaries.
Saudi King fires military chief
Saudi King Salman fires host of top commanders in a major shake-up of the defense establishment.
EU, Arab League: Jerusalem must be a joint capital
European Union and Arab League countries call for Jerusalem to be the joint capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state.
Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliation
Top Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.
Egypt freezes assets of leading government critic
Egypt freezes the assets of leading government critic Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, who is accused of having links to Muslim Brotherhood.
Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta
Syrian opposition says the government launched a deadly chlorine gas attack on rebel-held enclave.
Zarif: There will be no talks on our missile program
Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates that his country's ballistic missile program is non negotiable.
Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation
Egyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.
UK Labour party to launch new inquiry against Livingstone
British Labour party planning to launch a new inquiry into allegations of anti-Semitism against former London mayor.
Abbas: It was just a check up
PA chairman confirms he was admitted to American hospital, insists he was given a clean bill of health.
Qataris angered by Israeli presence at handball tournament
Israel sends athletes to youth handball tournament in Doha. Qataris urged to withdraw their children from the competition.
We don't seek nuclear weapons, claims Iranian official
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister insists his country does not seek nuclear weapons and that commitment is permanent.
Abbas hospitalized in the United States
PA chairman hospitalized for several hours for what officials insist was a routine checkup.
Poll: The investigations are strengthening Likud
Channel 10 poll taken after latest developments in Case 4000 finds that if elections were held today, Likud would win 27 seats.
