Trump delays decision on embassy move
White House says decision on embassy waiver will be delayed until after Monday.
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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.
Manhattan terrorist pleads not guilty
Sayfullo Saipov, who is accused of killing eight people in New York City on Halloween, pleads not guilty to federal terrorism charges.
Benghazi terrorist acquitted of murder
Federal jury convicts Ahmed Abu Khattala on terrorism charges related to the 2012 Benghazi attacks, but acquits him of murder.
Three dead in Jaffa building explosion
Three dead and five injured in explosion in Jaffa building, believed to have been caused by illegal gas tank in nearby store.
Hariri: Hezbollah must accept new power-sharing arrangement
Lebanese Prime Minister threatens to resign if Hezbollah doesn't agree to rebalance Lebanon's political configuration.
Iranian wrestler loses fight to avoid fighting Israeli
Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi Mashiani intentionally loses a fight because winning would mean fighting an opponent from Israel.
Rivlin invites new Royal couple to honeymoon in Israel
President Reuven Rivlin congratulates Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle, suggests they celebrate their honeymoon in Israel.
Australia foils New Year's Eve terror attack
Australian police arrest ISIS sympathizer who planned shooting attack in popular Melbourne square.
Palestinian Arab admits assaulting an Israeli over falafel
PA envoy to the UK recalls beating an Israeli who claimed falafel is Israeli food.
PA official: We don't control more than 5% of Gaza
PA's Hussein al-Sheikh claims Hamas is preventing the PA from taking control of Gaza despite reconciliation agreement. Hamas: Not true.
Jewish Home gains strength in new poll
Poll finds if elections were held today, Likud and Yesh Atid would receive the same number of seats, while Jewish Home would gain power.
Senior Iranian official warns Europe
Deputy head of Revolutionary Guards says that if Europe threatens Iran, it will increase the range of its missiles.
Iranian general: War would lead to annihilation of Israel
IRGC commander says any new war in the region will lead to the annihilation of the “Zionist regime.”
British woman jailed in Iran to appear in court
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, already serving time in Iran for sedition, to appear in court on December 10 on propaganda charges.
Liberman: Situation in Gaza still tense
Defense Minister meets heads of the local councils in the Gaza Belt, says IDF remains on high alert after blowing up terror tunnel.
Kuwaiti writer: There is no 'Palestine' and no occupation
Kuwaiti writer says Israel is a legitimate sovereign state, calls for alliance with it in order to "annihilate" Hezbollah.
Bennett: We won't be in the same government as Gabbay
Jewish Home chairman rules out his party being part of a government headed by Labor chairman.
Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader praises his country’s contribution to the fight against ISIS.
Lebanon's Hariri suspends resignation
A day after returning to his home country, Lebanon's Prime Minister suspends surprise resignation, pending talks.
Lebanese President: Israel violating our sovereignty
Lebanese President criticizes Israel, accuses it of continuously violating Lebanese sovereignty and threatening to start a war.
Waters: BDS isn't about music, it's about human rights
Former Pink Floyd member responds to Nick Cave, who ignored boycott calls and played in Tel Aviv.
State Department: Communication with PLO not frozen
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. wants PLO to keep its Washington mission open despite recent threats to shut it down.
Netanyahu and Putin discuss Syria ceasefire
Netanyahu tells Russian President Israel opposes Syria ceasefire which would leave Iranian-backed militias close to Israeli border.
Lebanese PM returns to Beirut
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri returns to his home country, nearly three weeks after his surprise resignation.
Saudi Foreign Minister: We have no relations with Israel
Saudi Foreign Minister denies reports his country is getting closer to Israel.
Nasrallah admits: We sent weapons to Gaza
Hezbollah leader admits the group transferred advanced weapons to Gaza, including Russian-made Kornet missiles.
