Swastikas discovered in Connecticut town
Swastikas discovered carved into picnic tables in town of Ridgefield, which has experienced similar incidents in the past.
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Fourth earthquake felt near Tiberias
Earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale felt east of Tiberias, the fourth such incident since the morning hours.
Report: Trump administration to focus on Gaza first
Officials say U.S. administration focusing on improving conditions in Gaza in order to pressure PA to resume peace talks.
Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran
French shipping group CMA CGM announces it is pulling out of Iran following U.S. sanctions on companies operating in the country.
Abbas adviser: Israel's methods like those of the Nazis
PA chairman's adviser Mahmoud Al-Habbash says Israel's restrictions on entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque are "Israeli Zionist Inquisition".
Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz
IRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.
Egypt: Top Morsi adviser sent to life in prison
Egyptian court sentences former advisor to toppled president and 13 other people to life in prison for belonging to an illegal group.
Expert: 'Strong earthquake in Israel just a matter of time'
Geologist Dr. Ariel Heiman says the earthquakes felt in recent days should not worry Israelis any more than they did in the past.
Trump: I believe Kim sees different future
U.S. President says he really believes North Korean leader sees a different future for his country.
Rouhani: Europe's proposals aren't good enough
Iranian President tells Macron and Merkel Europe’s proposed economic measures to offset U.S. pullout from nuclear are disappointing.
Report: Germany mediating between Hamas and Israel
Arabic newspaper reports Germany has been involved in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a prisoner exchange deal.
Iraqi intelligence: Russian forces killed ISIS leader's son
Iraqi intelligence says Russian forces fired three missiles at a cave in Homs, killing son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Austrian Chancellor denounces calls for Israel's destruction
Austrian Chancellor says during meeting with Iranian President that calling for Israel’s destruction is “absolutely unacceptable”.
Two more earthquakes in northern Israel
Geophysical Institute confirms two earthquakes measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale felt in the north. No injuries or damages.
Rouhani: Trump's sanctions a 'crime and aggression'
Iranian President blasts Trump over sanctions against Iran, threatens to stop cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog.
Egyptian army kills three jihadists in the Sinai
Egypt continuing its crackdown on Sinai-based terrorism.
Earthquake felt in northern Israel
4.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Haifa and the area. No injuries or damages reported.
Rouhani: We'll respect deal if interests are preserved
Visiting Switzerland, Iranian President says Iran will respect nuclear deal with world powers as long as its interests are preserved.
ISIS leader's son killed in Syria
Islamic State announces that son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a battle in the Syrian city of Homs.
Arabs rally in Ramallah against Trump peace initiative
Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs rally in Ramallah, back Abbas' position on Trump's "Deal of the Century".
Odeh suspended from Knesset for a week
Ethics Committee suspends Joint List MK over remarks against police officers in Haifa.
Report:
U.S. mulling labeling Revolutionary Guard a terror group
Officials say Trump administration weighing whether to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.
Pompeo to visit North Korea this week
White House says Secretary of State will leave for North Korea on July 5 to meet leader Kim Jong Un.
Qatari official: Hamas and Israel negotiating indirectly
Qatari diplomat says there are indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in an attempt to reach a deal on Gaza.
'We will not allow passage to Israel - but we will help'
MK Motti Yogev discusses the dilemmas raised by the situation with the Syrians on the Golan Heights border.
Iran denies shooting protesters
Iran denies reports that security forces shot and killed protesters during a demonstration in the city of Khorramshahr.
Giuliani: Trump will suffocate Iranian regime
Former New York Mayor suggests the end is near for the Ayatollah regime in Iran.
Rivlin thanks Polish President
President Rivlin speaks with Polish President after Poland decided to amend its controversial Holocaust Law.
Maryland shooter identified
Man suspected of killing five in Annapolis identified as 38-year-old Jarrod W. Ramos.
MK admits 'sour relations' between Hatnua and Labor
MK Itzik Shmuli says Livni must commit to continue partnership with Labor if she wants to serve as opposition leader.
Egypt to close Rafah crossing for three days
Egyptian authorities to close Rafah border crossing with Gaza for three days starting Friday.
Iran reopens uranium enrichment plant
Iran reopens nuclear plant that was idle for nine years as it prepares to increase uranium enrichment.
Hungarian PM to visit Israel
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slated to visit Israel on July 19.
Irish lawmaker to promote Judea and Samaria boycott
Irish Senator announces bill she is promoting to boycott products manufactured in Judea and Samaria will be discussed on July 11.
Benghazi terrorist sent to 22 years in prison
Ahmed Abu Khattala, believed to be the mastermind behind 2012 attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more
Trump’s envoy points out the destructive consequences of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.
Netanyahu: Barak has lost it
Netanyahu mocks Ehud Barak after he compares Netanyahu and his wife to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Abbas to meet Putin in Moscow
PA chairman to visit Russia for World Cup finals, expected to meet Putin.
Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza
Series of sirens heard in Gaza Belt region. IDF says 12 rockets fired, three of them intercepted by Iron Dome.
Israel may reconsider exit from UNESCO
Israeli ambassador reportedly urging government to reconsider quitting UN's cultural agency, says its anti-Israel bias has toned down.
