Hamas welcomes Samaria terror attack
Hamas says attack near Havat Gilad is "a natural response to the crimes of the occupation".
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PA leader asks Norway to recognize 'Palestine'
Rami Hamdallah claims that recognition of "Palestine" would salvage the two-state solution.
Iran threatens to reconsider cooperation with IAEA
Iran says it will reconsider its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if the U.S. fails to respect 2015 nuclear deal.
Pro-Israel Royce won't run for re-election
Republican U.S. Representative Ed Royce, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announces he will not run for a 14th term.
Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'
PA officials continuing efforts to unilaterally gain recognition of the state of “Palestine” with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.
Iran bans English lessons in primary schools
Iran says teaching English in primary schools could lead to a western “cultural invasion”.
Egypt's former PM won't run for president
A month after declaring he will run for the presidency, Ahmed Shafiq backs down, says he's "not the best person" for the job.
100 artists support Lorde
Roger Waters and Brian Eno among group of more than 100 artists who back New Zealand pop star's decision to cancel Israel show.
Arab League to seek recognition of 'Palestine'
Arab League will seek international recognition of a Palestinian state with eastern Jerusalem as its capital, Jordan announces.
Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting protests
Former Iranian President reportedly arrested after attending rally in which he publicly criticized the government.
Senators not close to new bill on Iran deal
U.S. Senators working to tighten international accord on Iran’s nuclear program say no new bill is imminent.
American Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran
United States imposes sanctions on five entities tied to Iran’s ballistic missile program.
White House reviewing assistance to PA
Senior administration official says White House actively looking at cutting aid to PA following Trump's tweets on the issue.
Erdan can't believe Foreign Ministry would oppose UNRWA cuts
Likud Minister doubts there's truth to TV report claiming the Foreign Ministry opposes Trump's plan to cut aid to UNRWA.
Egypt: Jerusalem bill an obstacle to peace
Egypt blasts approval of United Jerusalem Bill, says it is in contravention of UN resolutions on Jerusalem.
French President:
'U.S., Israel's comments on Iran could lead to war'
French President Macron says tone of comments adopted by U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia towards Iran is virtually “a path to war”.
Nasrallah: U.S. and Israel behind Iran protests
Hezbollah leader downplays protests in Iran, says his group has weapons and will not hesitate to give them to Palestinian Arabs.
IAF attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza
Fighter jets attack central terrorist infrastructure in Gaza following series of rocket attacks on southern Israel.
Ringo Starr to perform in Israel
Former Beatles drummer to perform in Tel Aviv on June 23.
Egypt's Grand Mufti: Bitcoin is forbidden in Islam
Egypt’s Grand Mufti issues fatwa claiming that trading in Bitcoin is unlawful in accordance with Sharia law.
Trump:
'PA doesn't want to talk with Israel - why should we pay them?'
U.S. President says the PA receives hundreds of millions of dollars from the U.S. but shows it no respect and won't negotiate with Israel.
Jordan: Israel denying the region peace
Jordan’s Foreign Minister criticizes Israel following approval of “United Jerusalem Bill” and Likud Central Committee vote on sovereignty.
One day later: PA envoy returns to Washington
PA envoy to the United States returns to Washington after just one day of "consultations" over Jerusalem recognition.
Watch: Tunisians claim Holocaust was a 'myth and a lie'
Tunisians protest at opening of Holocaust exhibition at National Library in Tunis, claim Holocaust never happened.
Ramallah shoe store demands apology for Balfour Declaration
Ramallah store: British and American customers can enter - if they apologize for Balfour Declaration and Trump’s Jerusalem recognition.
IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza
Following rocket attack on Gaza Belt, Israeli aircraft attack military compound belonging to Hamas in southern Gaza.
Fatah blasts Likud: The end of the peace process
Fatah and Hamas condemn Likud Central Committee’s approval of a proposal to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
North Korean leader: The launch button is on my desk
Kim Jong Un warns his country has developed the capability to hit the entire U.S. mainland with nuclear weapons.
Rouhani fires back at Trump
Iranian President responds to Trump's backing of protests, says he has no right to sympathize with protesters after calling them terrorists.
Norwegian chess champion criticizes Saudi Arabia
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: Saudi Arabia shouldn't be allowed to host World Championship unless Israelis can attend.
Hamas to PA: Cut off ties with the United States
Hamas urges PA to cut ties with the U.S. in the wake of Ambassador Friedman’s criticism of it.
Egypt's former president sentenced to 3 years in prison
Egyptian court sentences former Islamist president Mohammed Morsi to three years in prison for "insulting the judiciary".
Hamas member to Trump: Palestine will be your graveyard
Watch: Hamas politburo member Fathi Hammad threatens Trump after his recognition of Jerusalem.
Iran: Protesters shout 'Death to Rouhani'
Hundreds of people take to the streets in Mashhad, blast President Rouhani during protest against high prices and unemployment.
NBA apologizes for 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' listing
NBA clarifies it did not produce country listings for website, apologizes for oversight.
Tourism at all-time high in 2017
3.6 million tourists visited Israel in 2017, an all-time record, according to the Tourism Ministry.
Friedman:
'PA's rhetoric is ugly and anti-Semitic'
U.S. Ambassador to Israel criticizes PA response to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Iran's parliament: Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'
Iranian parliament approves bill which requires the government to support Jerusalem as the capital of “Palestine”.
Syrian rebels near Israel border negotiating with government
Rebels near where the Syrian, Lebanese and Israeli borders meet negotiating a deal to leave for other rebel-held areas.
Khamenei: Trump will fail in his stance against Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader mocks Trump, says he's not as powerful and smart as Ronald Reagan.