Guatemala: We weren't pressured into embassy move
Guatemala’s Foreign Minister says the United States did not pressure her country into announcing it will move its embassy to Jerusalem.
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'Will Iran protect Gazans as it did the Syrians?'
Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories addresses the people of Gaza in online video.
World Chess Federation called to act against Saudi Arabia
English Chess Federation says Saudi Arabia should be stripped of hosting world championship over discrimination against Israelis.
Guatemala: Embassy move a 'sovereign' decision
Guatemalan Foreign Minister says her country's decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem shouldn't affect ties with other countries.
Jewish Argentine prosecutor was murdered, judge says
Federal judge in Argentina rules that Alberto Nisman was murdered and did not commit suicide.
Japan won't move embassy to Jerusalem
In meeting with Jordanian counterpart, Japan's Foreign Minister says his country won't follow in U.S. footsteps.
Guatemala starts process of moving embassy to Jerusalem
Guatemala’s Foreign Ministry says it is starting the process of moving the country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Jordan condemns Guatemala
Jordanian government says Guatemala's decision to move embassy to Jerusalem is a flagrant violation of international law.
Hamas leader: Revolutionary Guards will stand by us
Hamas leader says the commander of Iran's elite Quds Force assured him the Revolutionary Guards would stand by the Hamas leadership.
Israel urges World Chess Federation to act against Saudi Arabia
Report: Israel Chess Federation asks that Saudi Arabia be denied the right to host world championship after denying Israelis entry.
PA blasts Guatemala's 'shameful' decision
PA foreign ministry blasts Guatemala for announcing that it will move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Norway limits funding to NGOs which boycott Israel
Norway follows in the footsteps of Denmark, cuts funding to Palestinian Arab NGOs promoting BDS.
PLO could declare Judea and Samaria a 'state under occupation'
Fatah member says PLO will consider declaring areas liberated by Israel in 1967 as "a state under occupation."
Iranian-backed militias moving closer to Israel
Syrian army forces, backed by Iranian-backed militias, push deeper into rebel-held enclave near Israel and Lebanon border.
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.
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.
