Haley: Action on Iran's missiles could leave us in nuclear deal
Ambassador Haley says international action on Iran's ballistic missiles could persuade Trump to remain in the Iranian nuclear deal.
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Trump's envoy: Hamas undermines Gaza's chance for success
Jason Greenblatt again rips Hamas for wasting Gazans' money to build terror tunnels.
Rocket siren heard in southern Israel
"Red Alert" incoming rocket siren heard in southern Israel. Security forces searching the area
Egypt: Head of centrist party to challenge Sisi
Head of Egypt's El-Ghad party, Mousa Mostafa Mousa, to run for presidency in March election.
Abbas urges African leaders to get involved in peace process
PA chairman speaks at African Union summit, reiterates that U.S. can no longer broker peace talks and calls for international involvement.
Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu
Jason Greenblatt says he had a productive meeting on the peace process with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israel and Poland to start dialogue on Holocaust law
Netanyahu speaks with Polish counterpart, the two agree to start a dialogue on bill outlawing references to Nazi death camps as Polish.
Saudi prince suspected of corruption released
Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal released after nearly three months in detention in connection with massive corruption probe.
Abbas to Meretz head: The Oslo Accords are dead
PA chairman tells Zehava Galon the PA will demand a new mediator for peace talks following Trump's Jerusalem recognition.
Coalition chairman:
'Yehonatan Geffen is encouraging the next terrorist'
MK David Amsalem blasts poet who glorified Palestinian Arab teen who slapped soldiers. "Where does this self-hatred come from?"
Polish PM: Auschwitz-Birkenau is not a Polish name
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki responds to controversy over bill to outlaw mention of Polish involvement in Holocaust.
Trump's next sanction: Shutting down PLO's Washington office
United States considering more sanctions against PA unless it sits down for talks with Israel.
UK Labour leader fails to mention Jews in Holocaust Day message
ADL blasts Jeremy Corbyn after he failed to mention Jews and anti-Semitism in International Holocaust Remembrance Day message.
Netanyahu: We will not allow Iran to destroy us
Netanyahu in Davos: Not only does Iran spread terror all over the world, it openly says it will use its weapons to destroy Israel.
Another Egyptian presidential candidate drops out
Lawyer Khaled Ali, seen as the last real challenger to Sisi, quits the race to be president.
State Department could cut PA aid even further
Ambassador Haley reportedly pushing for further cuts to U.S. aid to PA, following the cut in funding to UNRWA.
Netanyahu to Macron:
'Our partnership is important for Europe's security'
Prime Minister meets French President, stresses importance of fixing the flaws of the Iran deal.
PA boycotts Hazan
PA vetoes controversial Likud MK's participation in upcoming meeting with Israeli lawmakers. Hazan: They're afraid.
Likud MK initiates sovereignty in Jordan Valley
MK Sharren Haskel tours Jordan Valley, announces law to apply Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea.
Egypt's former chief of staff arrested, drops presidential bid
Lieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office.
Watch: Netanyahu thanks Pence
Before leaving for World Economic Forum, Netanyahu says Pence's Knesset speech was "magnificent".
EU lawmakers under fire for inviting Khamenei ally
Alaeddin Boroujerdi, who has close ties to former minister wanted for 1994 Buenos Aires bombing, to speak at EU parliament.
Hamas praises Arab MKs' protest against Pence
Hamas backs Joint List MKs who held up signs reading "Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine" during Pence visit.
Hijab-wearing model quits L'Oreal campaign over anti-Semitism
First hijab-wearing model to appear in L'Oreal haircare campaign pulls out from campaign after old anti-Israel tweets exposed.
Report: Slovenia to recognize 'Palestine'
Officials say Slovenia will recognize the "state of Palestine" this month in response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.
Britain to continue to fund UNRWA
British minister says his country will continue to support UN's "Palestine refugees" agency after American cut.
Netanyahu to meet German Vice Chancellor
Netanyahu to meet German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel after canceling a previous meeting due to his meeting leftist activists.
Hamas: No justification to meet Pence
Hamas condemns Vice President's visit to Middle East region, says he is not welcome.
Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'
PA chairman to ask the EU to officially recognize the state of “Palestine” when he meets foreign ministers on Monday.
Egypt's former chief of staff to run for president
General Sami Anan, ousted by Islamist President Morsi in 2012, will challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for the presidency.
Pence: We'll support 'two-state solution' if both sides agree
U.S. Vice President meets Egyptian President, says U.S. has come to no final resolution on Israel-PA peace agreement.
Erdan blasts Odeh: Israel's Arabs deserve better leaders
Public Security Minister criticizes Joint List chairman who reaffirmed his party will boycott U.S. Vice President's Knesset speech.
Macron trying to convince Abbas not to reject Trump initiative
French President sends senior adviser to Ramallah to convince PA chairman to tone down his rhetoric vis-a-vis Trump's peace plan.
Report: U.S. embassy to move to Jerusalem by 2019
Senior officials say plan is to convert existing consular building to an embassy.
German Bundestag approves new anti-Semitism commissioner
New legislation will establish commissioner to handle the issue of rising anti-Semitism in the country.
India's Modi to visit Ramallah
Indian PM to visit Ramallah on February 10. Visit is part of New Delhi's efforts to show ties with Israel don't come at PA's expense.
UN chief: Iran deal must be preserved
UN Secretary-General: Any issues not directly related to the Iran nuclear deal should be addressed without prejudice.
Trial of Burgas bombing suspects begins
Two men allegedly linked to Hezbollah go on trial in absentia in Bulgaria over 2012 attack on Israeli tourists.
UNRWA spokesman warns of 'severe funding crisis'
Spokesman for UN agency for "Palestine refugees" says American cut could destabilize the organization.
Belgium allocates $23 million to UNRWA
Following U.S. cut to UNRWA, Belgium pledges $23 million over three years to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
