UN envoy warns against 'devastating' conflict in Gaza
UN's Middle East envoy backs Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, warns of conflict in Gaza if reconciliation fails.
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BBC host apologizes for anti-Semitic comment
BBC host apologizes for saying it's great that musicians are no longer managed by “some random fat Jewish guy from northwest London”.
Australian rock star ignores BDS, plays in Israel
Australian rock star Nick Cave says BDS was the impetus for coming to play in Israel.
Soldier lightly wounded by stray gunfire from Sina
IDF believes incident is spillover of internal fighting in the Sinai Peninsula.
Steinitz: We have ties with 'many' Arab states
Amid reports of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Energy Minister says Israel has covert ties with "many" Arab states.
PLO threatens to cut ties with Washington
PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the organization would cut off contacts with the U.S. if its mission in Washington is closed.
Liberman to Arab leaders: Follow Sadat's example
Defense Minister urges Arab leaders to follow late Egyptian President who visited Israel in 1977, paving the way for peace.
Lebanese FM: Israel will lose a war against us
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil, says his country is sure to win any war against Israel.
2 injured in Gush Etzion terror attack
35-year-old seriously injured in combination ramming, stabbing attack in Gush Etzion.
South Korean bests Iranian in race for UNESCO Board
South Korea’s ambassador to UNESCO elected chairman of the Executive Board, defeating Iranian Ambassador.
'ISIS has lost 95% of its caliphate'
Head of international coalition fighting jihadist group says it has lost 95% of its self-proclaimed "caliphate" in Iraq and Syria.
Hariri to travel to France this weekend
Lebanese Prime Minister who resigned to meet French President Macron in Paris after arriving from Saudi Arabia.
Report: Saudi Crown Prince will 'crush' Hezbollah with Israel
British newspaper reports Saudi King Salman will step down next week and announce his son as his successor.
Watch: Jordanian MP supports suicide bombings in Israel
Yahya Al-Saud, who infamously challenged MK Oren Hazan to a duel, backs "martyrdom bombings" in Israel.
Hariri to come to France at Macron's invitation
French President invites former Lebanese PM to France after his unexpected resignation.
Barak returning to politics?
Former Prime Minister claims he's more qualified to lead Israel than anyone.
Trump: North Korea cannot blackmail the world
Trump delivers remarks following his trip to Asia, says the goal is to denuclearize North Korea.
PA: Saudis won't normalize ties with Israel without peace
PA official says Abbas was told by Saudi King there will be no normalization of ties with Israel before Israel-PA peace deal is reached.
Netanyahu thanks Mexico
Netanyahu thanks Mexico for standing alongside Israel at the UN.
France to Israel: Let us meet whoever we want
France says parliamentarians should be allowed to meet whoever they want after lawmakers barred for wanting to visit archterrorist.
Hariri: Chill, I'll be back home in two days
Lebanon's Prime Minister says in tweet that he will return home in the next two days.
Netanyahu: We offered assistance to Iran earthquake victims
Netanyahu reveals to JFNA General Assembly that Israel offered assistance to victims of the earthquake in Iraq.
IAEA: Iran complying with nuclear deal
UN's nuclear watchdog says key parameters of Iran's nuclear program remain within limits of 2015 deal.
Greenblatt: Islamic Jihad's provocations harm Gazans
Trump's special representative for international negotiations criticizes Islamic Jihad over its threats against Israel.
Leftist politicians blast Gabbay
Politicians from the left criticize Zionist Union chairman, who said that the left has forgotten what it means to be Jewish.
Iran to France: Nuclear deal is not negotiable
Iran's Foreign Ministry responds to French President, says its "intangible" position is that the nuclear deal is not negotiable.
Arab League to discuss Iran
Arab League to meet at the request of Saudi Arabia to discuss alleged "violations" committed by Iran in the region.
Israeli judoka allowed to wear country's name in Morocco
Or Sasson allowed to wear Israel’s insignia at Openweight World Championships in Marrakech, after discrimination in UAE.
Hariri: I will return to Lebanon 'very soon'
Saad Hariri who resigned as Lebanese PM refutes rumors that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.
Iran establishing permanent military base in Syria
Satellite images show Iranian military is building a permanent military base south of Damascus.
Report: Trump's team drafting peace plan
New York Times reports Trump and his advisers are developing new framework for Israel-PA peace.
'We will respond with force and determination'
Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories warns Gaza groups: Israel will respond to any retaliation for destruction of tunnel.
Hamas blasts security coordination with 'Zionist enemy'
Hamas criticizes PA for resuming security coordination with Israel, says it is the "greatest danger" to the Palestinian people.
Macron: Iran ballistic missiles 'very worrying'
French President won't rule out new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program, but reiterates nuclear deal must not be canceled.
Saudi Arabia and allies urge citizens not to go to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait advise their citizens not to travel to Lebanon, urge those who are there to leave.
Netanyahu questioned for four hours
PM tweets after being interrogated for fifth time: There will be nothing - because there was nothing!
Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region
Egyptian President sides with Saudi Arabia, calls on on Iran to stop meddling in the Middle East, but stresses he is against war.
Jerry Seinfeld returning to Israel
Jewish-American comedian to perform twice in Tel Aviv, on December 30.
Macron urges firm stance on Iran
French President says there's no alternative to Iran deal, but stresses the importance of taking a firm stance on its ballistic missiles.
Sisi won't seek third term in office
Egyptian President says he will not violate country's constitution which permits leaders to serve only two four-year terms.