12 million urge Sisi to run again
Supporters of Egyptian president say they have collected more than 12 million signatures from people urging him to run for another term.
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Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem
Guatemalan President announces he had given instructions to move the country’s embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Regev urges Lorde: Reconsider cancellation of Israel show
Culture and Sport Minister urges New Zealand pop star to reconsider her decision to cancel her Tel Aviv concert.
New Jersey divests from Danish bank which boycotted Israel
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announces the state has divested from Danske Bank due to its boycott of Israeli companies.
'What kind of mental illness is sweeping through the UN?'
Jewish economist and actor Ben Stein blasts UN after vote against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Romanian leader: We should consider moving embassy
Leader of Romania’s ruling party says the country should “seriously consider” moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Melbourne attacker charged with attempted murder
Afghan refugee who drove his car into pedestrians in Melbourne charged with 18 counts of attempted murder. Motive not yet clear.
Hamas leader calls for 'day of blood'
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar urges Palestinian Arabs to clash with Israeli security forces in mass numbers on Friday.
Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'
Iran’s Foreign Minister welcomes results of vote on Jerusalem at the UN General Assembly.
Canadian town to keep 'Swastika Trail'
Town west of Toronto votes to keep the name of a local street called Swastika Trail, despite protests by locals and Jewish groups.
State Department: No decisions about cutting off foreign aid
State Department spokeswoman says no decisions have been made about cutting off foreign aid to countries that voted against U.S. at the UN.
Danon: There is a public UN and a private UN
Israel's UN Ambassador notes that despite PA's hopes, 65 countries didn't back General Assembly's condemnation of Trump's Jerusalem move.
Iran: Trump shows contempt for democracy
Iranian Foreign Minister blasts United States for threatening to cut aid to countries that vote against it at UN General Assembly.
Kosovo: 2 plead guilty to plotting attack on Israeli soccer team
Two Kosovo men plead guilty to planning attacks at World Cup soccer match in Albania against visiting Israel team.
Report: U.S. drawing up plans for North Korea attack
Sources say White House has stepped up preparation for a military attack on North Korea.
PA accuses U.S. of 'threatening' of UN members
PA official in charge of foreign affairs accuses U.S. of threatening UN member countries ahead of vote on Jerusalem.
Hamas leader: We will no longer rule in Gaza
Hamas’s Gaza leader declares that the organization is permanently ceding control of Gaza in order to reconcile with Fatah.
Abbas seeks Russia and China's help in peace process
PA chairman sends delegations to China and Russia to ask them to take a greater role in the peace process.
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' challenges jail sentence
Former SS guard Oskar Groening says imprisonment would violate his "right to life".
May urges Trump to push Israel-PA peace deal
British Prime Minister urges U.S. President to bring forward proposals on achieving peace in the Middle East.
Haley: We will be 'taking names' at General Assembly
Ambassador Haley criticizes upcoming vote at UN against U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Russia wants to be 'honest mediator' between Israel and PA
Russia expresses willingness to mediate Israel-PA talks.
Saudi researcher:
'Arabs must acknowledge Jerusalem is holy to Jews'
Saudi researcher Abdelhameed Hakeem urges Arabs to learn from past mistakes and not miss another opportunity to achieve peace.
Pence delays Israel visit
U.S. Vice President delays Middle East visit until mid-January so he can take part in Senate vote on tax reforms.
Iranian TV airs 'confession' of 'spy for Israel'
Iranian state television airs alleged confessions of Iranian academic who was sentenced to death for spying for Israel.
Will Abbas visit Iran?
PA media reports that PA chairman received an invitation to Tehran. Abbas's associates deny.
IDF attacks Hamas compound
IAF fighter jets attack military compound belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza following latest rocket attack.
'This trickling of rockets is unacceptable'
Heads of local councils in southern Israel demand the government take action following yet another rocket attack from Gaza.
Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition
Yemen’s Houthi rebels dismiss accusations that Iran supplied them with missile fired at Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: Trump serious about Israel-PA peace
Saudi foreign minister: U.S. serious about peace deal between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs, but plan is still being put together.
Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days
Egypt to open border crossing with Gaza after twice cancelling planned openings due to Sinai terrorism.
EU leaders: Our position on Jerusalem remains unchanged
European Union leaders reject Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, affirm commitment to two-state solution.
Danon: PA doing all it can to avoid negotiations
Israel’s UN Ambassador criticizes statement by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Report: Swedish synagogue attackers are Syrian and Palestinian
Swedish police extend arrests of two suspects in firebomb attack on a synagogue in Gothenburg.
IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza
Israel Air Force attacks three targets which serve as training and storage sites for weapons.
Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups
U.S. Ambassador to the UN to present "irrefutable evidence" that Iran tried to cover up violations of international obligations.
'Strike the terror organizations mercilessly'
Sderot Mayor urges government to take action following latest rocket attack.
Watch: Women jihadists threaten to strike Tel Aviv
In recent protest against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, female terrorists from the Islamic Jihad threatened to "redeem Palestine".
NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve
New York police will adjust security plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations following suicide bombing in subway tunnel.
IDF attacks Hamas military compound
IDF attacks Hamas military compound in southern Gaza, hours after Gaza terrorists fire rocket at southern Israel.
