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.
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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”.
Trump: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem within a year
Trump denies Netanyahu's remarks that U.S. embassy in Israel would move to Jerusalem within a year.
PLO: U.S. following Netanyahu's instructions
Palestine Liberation Organization blames Israel for the American decision to cut funding to UNRWA.
Khamenei: Saudis committing 'treason' against Muslims
Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses Saudi rulers of committing treason by aligning themselves with the United States and Israel.
Likud MK welcomes U.S. cut to UNRWA
MK Sharren Haskel, chair of the Knesset Lobby for Reform with UNRWA, says UN agency plants roots of violence and hatred.
UN chief 'very concerned' over American cut to UNRWA
Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "an important factor of stability" in the Middle East.
Lavrov: We won't support attempts to modify Iran deal
Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow is against Trump's attempts to change the word of Iran nuclear deal.
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' asks for clemency to avoid jail
Former Auschwitz guard Oskar Groening launches bid for clemency in a final bid to avoid serving his sentence as an accessory to murder.
Air India could fly to Israel - through Saudi Arabia?
Israel and India reportedly discussing the possibility that Air India could fly over Saudi Arabia on its way to Israel and back.
Report: Waze is once again working in Iran
Geographical navigation application working again in Iran after being blocked due to its Israeli background.
Lebanon bans Spielberg's new film
Lebanon bans The Post due to director Steven Spielberg's connection to Israel.
'Nobody wants an escalation'
Commander of IDF’s Southern Brigade assures residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom that they are safe following terror tunnel demolition.
Trump could cut UNRWA aid by more than half
Officials say Trump administration is preparing to withhold tens of millions of dollars from UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
Iranian official: We'll continue our missile program
Iranian parliamentarian says Trump is "the most hated president", stresses his country will continue its ballistic missiles program.
Britain to discuss full Hezbollah ban
British House of Commons to discuss a ban on Hezbollah that also includes its so-called "political wing".
Macron stresses importance of 'respecting' Iran deal
French President calls for the "necessary respect" of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers in conversation with Netanyahu.
PA condemns Trump's envoy
PA blasts Jason Greenblatt for saying it supported terrorism following the murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach.
Report: Trump to extend Iran sanctions relief
Bloomberg reporter tweets that Trump will announce an extension of sanctions relief granted to Iran under 2015 deal.
Macron to Trump: All sides must abide by Iran deal
French President stresses importance of abiding by 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in a phone call with Trump.
Trump: I 'probably' have a very good relationship with Kim
U.S. President hints he has a good relationship with North Korean dictator, but won't specify whether he spoke with him.
U.S. Treasury Secretary expecting new sanctions on Iran
Steve Mnuchin says he expects Donald Trump to impose new sanctions on Iran ahead of Friday deadline.
Norway, EU to push 'two-state solution'
Norway and the European Union announce an "extraordinary session" on January 31 in an attempt to push the two-state solution.
Arab League to meet on Jerusalem next month
Arab League Council to meet February 1, discuss steps against Trump's Jerusalem recognition.
White House blasts Iran's repression of protests
White House stresses it will not remain silent as Iranian regime represses anti-government protests.
Will Trump extend Iran sanctions relief?
Officials say Trump is expected to extend relief from economic sanctions to Iran as part of 2015 nuclear deal.
IDF continues search for Samaria terrorists
IDF forces operate near Shechem in an attempt to locate terrorists who murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach.
Khamenei: Americans and Zionists incited protests
Iran's Supreme Leader claims the United States and Israel spent months preparing the anti-government demonstrations in the country.
Guatemalan lawyer challenges embassy move to Jerusalem
Guatemalan lawyer says his country's decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem violates international law.
Syria complains to UN about Israel
Syria blasts Israel’s “aggressive attitude” after airstrike outside of Damascus it blamed on Israel.
Trump to decide on Iran sanctions by Friday
Trump administration expected to make decision on whether to continue to waive sanctions on Iran as agreed upon under 2015 nuclear deal.
