UN chief calls for 'de-escalation' in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following closely the alarming military escalation throughout Syria", says his spokesman.
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Qatari official: Without Israel's help, nothing happens in Gaza
Senior Qatari official acknowledges cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.
Iran: West must ensure the nuclear deal succeeds
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says 2015 nuclear deal must succeed before other issues can be discussed.
Report: Last two 'ISIS Beatles' captured
Syrian Kurdish fighters have detained two British men infamous for their role in ISIS killing of Western hostages, American officials say.
EU lawmakers urge U.S. to reconsider UNRWA cut
European Parliament urges United States to reconsider its decision to cut funding to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
PA mulling its own currency
PA envoy to Russia says PA considering its own currency but the issue is still being studied.
Report: Egypt foils ISIS plot to kill Haniyeh
Egyptian security forces reportedly uncover ISIS cell which plotted to kill Hamas leader.
Olmert on Netanyahu: May his tenure end quickly
Former Prime Minister comments on cases against Netanyahu: I do not wish him harm on a personal level.
North Korea: No intention to meet U.S. officials
North Korea stressed it has no intention of meeting U.S officials during Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'
Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns Israel over alleged airstrikes near Damascus, demands the UN take action.
Rouhani: Nuclear deal will not be renegotiated
Iran’s President stresses his country will not renegotiate the nuclear deal nor will it discuss its ballistic missile program.
Syrian army: We responded to 'Israeli aggression'
Syrian state media claims Israeli aircraft attacked research center northwest of Damascus.
Tillerson 'disappointed' after Polish bill signed
Secretary of State expresses concern that controversial Polish law "affects freedom of speech and academic inquiry".
Terrorist who murdered Rabbi Shevach eliminated
Ahmad Nasser Jarar, who headed terror cell that murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach, killed during operation in Jenin.
Hamas official: We're not interested in an escalation
Senior Hamas official says war with Israel not imminent, but group is taking "the necessary precautions".
State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attack
State Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province.
UN chief warns against 'one-state reality'
Antonio Guterres warns recent developments in the Middle East could bury the “two-state solution”.
Jordan's King:
'United States must play a role in Israel-PA peace'
King Abdullah II of Jordan criticizes Trump's Jerusalem declaration, but stresses U.S. is essential to any hope of Israel-PA peace.
UK Labour activist reinstated despite anti-Semitic remarks
British Labour party reinstates man who defended claims that Tony Blair was “unduly influenced by a cabal of Jewish advisers”.
Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the Sinai
Egypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval.
Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attack
Syrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province.
Trump's envoy: Hamas causes misery for the people of Gaza
Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas and its Iranian patrons in a series of tweets.
Gabbay: If peace talks fail, we should unilaterally withdraw
Zionist Union chairman says Israel should unilaterally withdraw from Judea and Samaria if peace talks with PA fail.
German Foreign Minister:
'The mass murders were carried out by our country'
German Foreign Minister says Poland can rely on his country to condemn distortions of history regarding the Nazi camps.
Is the Hamas-Fatah deal collapsing?
Hamas and Fatah miss another deadline to implement reconciliation deal signed in October.
Polish PM: We understand Israel's emotions
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki addresses controversial bill, stresses Poland will not limit freedom to debate the Holocaust.
IAF attacks Hamas post in Gaza
Israel Air Force hits observation post belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza in retaliation for earlier rocket fire directed at Israel.
Haniyeh on U.S. terror designation: Null and worthless
Hamas leader unfazed after being blacklisted by U.S. Treasury.
Abbas to respond to Trump at the Security Council
PA chairman to deliver address to UN Security Council on February 20. Danon: Abbas seeking to put an end to negotiations.
Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel
Rocket fired from Gaza explodes near border fence. No injuries or damages reported.
Polish TV host: Just call them 'Jewish camps'
Polish TV host makes light of debate on death camps, jokes they should be called “Jewish camps”.
Hamas terrorist dies in tunnel collapse
31-year-old Hamas terrorist dies while working in "resistance tunnel", says group.
Polish Senate approves controversial Holocaust bill
Polish senators approve bill making it illegal to suggest Poland was responsible for Nazi atrocities. President must now sign it into law.
State Department urges Poland to re-evaluate Holocaust law
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned about repercussions of proposed Polish law on Holocaust.
French PM: We're facing a new form of anti-Semitism
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe warns France is facing new form of anti-Semitism marked by violence.
UN envoy: Gaza on verge of 'full collapse'
UN Middle East envoy says Gaza must be saved from disaster, calls to transfer power to Abbas.
No criminal investigation against Olmert
State Prosecutor won't launch criminal investigation against former PM over possession of classified documents.
UNRWA chief blasts 'political' American cut
Head of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" says U.S. cut was linked to PA decision to freeze ties with Trump.
South African Minister to boycott tennis match against Israel
South Africa's Sports Minister says he will boycott tennis match against Israel because of "Israeli discrimination and occupation."
Kahlon to meet PA leader
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon will meet PA government head Rami Hamdallah on Sunday.
