Egypt closes Rafah crossing hours after opening it
Egyptian authorities abruptly close crossing between Gaza and Egypt for reasons that are unclear.
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Trump's envoys seek UN support for peace plan
Jason Greenblatt and Jared Kushner tell Security Council ambassadors they hope for their support for Trump's peace plan.
Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace
Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.
Gabbay: The Netanyahu era is over
Zionist Union chairman instructs party members to prepare for elections in the wake of the latest developments in Netanyahu investigations.
Haley to Abbas: We will not chase after you
U.S. Ambassador responds to PA chairman's Security Council speech, says he has a choice between achieving peace and “hateful rhetoric”.
Netanyahu associate turns state's evidence
Shlomo Filber, Director General of the Communications Ministry, expected to incriminate Netanyahu in “Case 4000”.
'We'd consider bringing in other countries to peace talks'
State Department responds to Abbas: U.S. would consider involvement of other countries in peace talks if it believes it would be helpful.
Qatari official: Neither Israel nor Hamas want an escalation
Qatari envoy to Gaza says neither Israel nor Gaza terrorists want an escalation that could "ignite the entire region".
Russian FM criticizes Iran's calls for Israel's destruction
Sergei Lavrov says Russia won't accept statements that Israel should be wiped off the map.
UN chief: Israel-Hezbollah war would be the worst nightmare
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns against direct confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon's army chief vows to confront 'Israeli aggression'
General Joseph Aoun says his army will use every available means to confront Israeli aggression no matter the cost.
PA blasts Israel for law withholding terrorist salaries
Palestinian Authority says bill to withhold terrorists’ salaries is "piracy and theft of money".
IDF attacks underground infrastructure in Gaza
IDF fighter jets attack underground infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.
Zarif: If Israel attacks us, they'll see the response
Iran's Foreign Minister says Syrian downing of Israeli jet ends IDF's "myth of invincibility".
Trump's envoy blasts 'cowardly' Hamas
Jason Greenblatt condemns Hamas in the wake of the latest attacks on Israel.
Rocket from Gaza explodes in southern Israel
Terrorists from Gaza fire a rocket toward an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries or damages.
Rouhani: We'll adhere to nuclear deal
Iranian President says his country will adhere to commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal: Haggling with it is ridiculous.
Iran to protest ban of wrestler who boycotted Israeli
Iran’s wrestling federation to protest decision to ban one of its wrestlers for deliberately throwing a match to avoid fighting an Israeli.
U.S. official:
'Now is the time to act against Iran'
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warns Iran is developing proxy armies in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq.
IDF attacks additional Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF says it attacked additional Hamas targets in Gaza. Sirens heard in Ashkelon and Sderot were false alarms.
Hamas condemns American bill sanctioning the group
Hamas says new U.S. bill that sanctions the group for using civilians as human shields sides with the "Israeli narrative".
Lapid: Netanyahu can't be prime minister
Yesh Atid chairman rejects claims he had personal relationship with filmmaker Arnon Milchan, says Netanyahu should resign.
New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb
Former New York City teacher and his brother suspected of stockpiling materials for making bombs.
Florida shooter confesses
Nikolas Cruz has confessed to being the shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, according to local police report.
Concerns raised over nomination of BDS for Nobel
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center writes Norway’s Ambassador to Canada over Norwegian lawmaker’s nomination of BDS for Nobel Peace Prize.
Israel blamed for 'catastrophe' in Gaza
Following meeting at UN Security Council, Bolivia’s UN Ambassador says Israel bears the primary responsibility for situation in Gaza.
Fatah official to Border Police officer: Go to hell
Watch: Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub confronts Border Police officers at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Syria claims it 'repelled' Israeli surveillance planes
Syria says it forced Israeli surveillance planes that breached its southern border to withdraw. Israel not commenting.
Tunisian lawmaker rips Israeli flag in parliament
Tunisian legislator rips up an Israeli flag in protest against delay in debate on law criminalizing relations with Israel.
Zionist Union demands Netanyahu step down
Gabbay says Netanyahu era is over after police recommend he be indicted for bribery.
Macron threatens to attack Syria over chemical weapons
French President says his country will launch attacks if proof emerges that Syrian regime used banned chemical weapons against civilians.
Lapid: I testified like any law-abiding citizen
Yesh Atid chairman responds to reports that he was one of the key witnesses against Netanyahu.
State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassy
In budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem.
Lebanese officials threaten Israel
Lebanese President and Prime Minister warn their country will defend itself against any “Israeli aggression”.
ISIS leader alive but injured
Officials say Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive but injury and poor health forced him to relinquish control of jihadist group.
Abbas to Putin: We refuse to cooperate with U.S. mediation
PA chairman reiterates he can no longer accept the U.S. as mediator in peace talks, as Trump tells Putin it's time to work on peace.
Tillerson not planning to stop in Israel during Mideast tour
Secretary of State keeping tabs on situation in northern border but not planning on stopping in Israel during his tour of the Middle East.
Cruz: America stands with Israel in wake of Iran's aggression
Senator Ted Cruz urges the world to take decisive action against Iran following the incident in Israel's north.
'We'll teach Iran a lesson it'll never forget'
In interview with Saudi newspaper, Minister Yisrael Katz warns Iran not to attack Israel from Syria again.
Military correspondent to Arab MK: Be quiet
MK Aida Touma-Sliman blames Israel for escalation in north. Hadashot's military correspondent fires back.
