Rocket fired from Gaza at southern Israel
Rocket sirens heard in Gaza Belt. IDF says one rocket was fired from Gaza towards the region.
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Rouhani urges Palestinian unity after Jerusalem recognition
Iranian President speaks with Hamas leader, says resistance will defeat “U.S.-Zionist plan” to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Liberman to Arab MKs: You're all war criminals
Defense Minister blasts Arab MKs after MK Hanin Zoabi says Netanyahu should be tried for war crimes.
Erdogan and Putin denounce Trump's Jerusalem decision
Turkish and Russian Presidents warn that recognition of Jerusalem risks escalating tension, as Erdogan continues to attack Israel.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF strikes Hamas positions in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.
Jordan's parliament to review peace deal with Israel
Jordanian parliament approves committee to reevaluate all formal ties with Israel, including the peace agreement.
Erdogan blasts 'terrorist' Israel, Netanyahu fires back
After Turkish President accuses Israel of killing children, Netanyahu says he bombs Kurdish villagers and will not lecture Israel.
Swedish PM: There's no place for anti-Semitism
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven condemns attack on Gothenburg synagogue, denounces anti-Semitism.
Czech President blasts EU over Jerusalem stance
Czech President brands EU states as "cowards" in their response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.
Abbas aide: There will be no meeting with Pence
Aide to PA chairman confirms Abbas won't meet U.S. Vice President following Washington's policy shift on Jerusalem.
Turkey blasts Israel's 'excessive force' against Arab rioters
Turkey's Foreign Ministry claims Israel used excessive and disproportionate force against Palestinian Arabs during their "Day of Rage".
PA complains to UN against Trump
PA lodges a complaint at the Security Council following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Lebanese school apologizes for showing Israel on map
Private French school in Lebanon apologizes after a map in a geography class shows Israel as the country's southern neighbor.
Putin 'deeply concerned' by Trump's Jerusalem move
Russian President says moves such as Trump's can "block paths" to the Middle East.
White House: Pence still plans to meet Abbas
White House says canceling meeting between PA chairman and VP Pence would be "counterproductive."
Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump
Saudi Arabia says Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was "unjustified and irresponsible".
EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged
European Union expresses serious concerns over Trump announcement on Jerusalem, warns of repercussions on peace process.
Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel
Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Britain foils Islamist plot to assassinate May
Britain arrests two Muslim men who planned to attack British PM's residence and kill her.
House approves bill cutting funding to PA
House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves Taylor Force Act that could end funding to PA over its financial support to terrorists.
White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrow
White House press secretary says Trump will give speech regarding Jerusalem Wednesday, won't go into details.
Two rockets fired from Sinai at southern Israel
Sirens heard five times in southern Israel throughout the night. IDF says two rockets were fired from Sinai.
Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process
Saudi Ambassador to Washington warns Trump administration against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.
Hazan criticizes Arab MK as 'verbal terrorist'
Likud MK blasts MK Taleb Abu Arar over his incitement against Israel. "He belongs behind bars".
Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem
French President warns Trump against unilaterally recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Trump delays decision on embassy move
White House says decision on embassy waiver will be delayed until after Monday.
Report: Israel carries out attack in Syria
Foreign media claim Israel carried attacked scientific research center on the outskirts of Damascus.
Arab League chief: Jerusalem move could fuel violence
Arab League head Ahmed Abul Gheit warns Trump against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
PA official: France wants to recognize 'Palestine'
PA envoy to France claims Paris wants to recognize the state of Palestine in a joint move with other European countries.
Jordan:
'Jerusalem recognition would have dangerous consequences'
Jordanian Foreign Minister warns United States against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Abbas finding little support for campaign against Trump
PA chairman is trying to recruit Arab leaders to convince Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, but they are not cooperating.
South Korea: North's newest missile can fly over 8,080 miles
South Korea says North launched a new Hwasong-15 ICBM which can fly over 13,000 km.
State Department: No decision yet on embassy
State Department spokeswoman says Trump hasn't yet decided whether to sign waiver delaying embassy move to Jerusalem.
Lebanese actor indicted over 'collaboration' with Israel
Lebanese actor and writer Ziad Itani charged with collaborating with an Israeli Mossad agent.
Former Egyptian PM claims he was barred from leaving UAE
Hours after announcing plans to run for president, former Egyptian PM Ahmed Shafiq claims UAE barred him from leaving the country.
Hamas and Fatah delay Gaza handover
Hamas and Fatah agree to postpone the handover of Gaza from Hamas to Fatah amid continued disagreements over reconciliation.
Haley:
'If there's a war, the North Korean regime will be destroyed'
U.S. Ambassador blasts North Korea's ICBM launch, warns it brings the world closer to war.
Will Israeli chess players make history in Saudi Arabia?
World Chess Federation pushing for Saudi Arabia to permit Israelis to participate in upcoming chess tournament in Riyadh.
North Korea fires ICBM
North Korea launches new intercontinental ballistic missile which it claims can hit all of the United States.
Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran
Former Secretary of State claims both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to bomb Iran before 2015 deal.
