UN condemns North Korea's 'destabilizing behavior'
UN Security Council condemns North Korea's test which was meant to confirm the reliability of a nuclear warhead.
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Israel to provide India with missile defense systems
Israel Aerospace Industries to supply air and missile defense systems for Indian naval ships as part of $630 million deal.
'Israel's military edge will not be compromised'
Senior American official seeks to calm Israeli concerns over arms deal signed between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'
Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.
Saudi Arabia 'optimistic' about Trump's peace efforts
Saudi Foreign Minister says the kingdom is optimistic about Trump’s ability to broker peace between Israel and PA.
PA official: We take Trump's peace efforts seriously
PA official Riyad al-Malki says Abbas was assured by Trump he will solve Israel-PA conflict in a year.
Abbas working to end terrorist hunger strike
PA official says Abbas is trying to apply pressure through international sources to put an end to hunger strike by terrorist prisoners.
State Department maintains Iran sanctions relief
United States renews waiver on nuclear-related sanctions that were suspended as part of the Iranian nuclear deal.
Khamenei: 'Zionists' are watching our elections
Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for massive turnout in presidential election in order to bolster the regime against its "enemies".
Report: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem right away
White House official says Trump has decided it is not "wise" to move the Embassy to Jerusalem at this time.
Rouhani's deputy withdraws from election
Iran's first vice president, Eshaq Jahangiri, pulls out of presidential election, endorses Rouhani.
Tombstones toppled at Philadelphia Jewish cemetery
Five tombstones knocked over at Jewish cemetery in northeast Philadelphia. Police investigating.
PA official: Peace must be based on two-state solution
PA envoy to the United States welcomes Trump's peace push, says it must be based on a two-state solution.
Akunis cancels trip to Jordan
Science and Technology Minister cancels trip to Jordan amid tensions between the countries.
Erekat 'hopes' Israel will halt construction
Senior PLO official hopes Israel will halt construction in Judea and Samaria but does not make that a condition for talks.
Jordan: Our position against terrorism is clear
Jordan's Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's criticism of Jordan following Jerusalem stabbing attack.
Nasrallah mocks 'weak' Israel
Hezbollah leader calls Israel weak following incident in which a Lebanese citizen successfully infiltrated into Israel.
HRW: FIFA sponsoring games on 'stolen land'
Human Rights Watch criticizes FIFA for delaying decision on Judea and Samaria teams.
White House: No decision yet on Embassy move
White House deputy press secretary makes clear that Trump has not yet made a decision about the location of the Embassy in Israel.
FIFA delays decision on 'settlement' teams
FIFA says it's premature to make decision on the issue of Israeli teams in Judea and Samaria.
Arabs call for boycott of Pizza Hut
Palestinian Arabs call for boycott of Pizza Hut for mocking hunger-striking terrorists.
Iran test-fires a torpedo
U.S. official says Iran test-fired a high-speed torpedo in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia omits Trump Israel visit
Rep. Eliot Engel calls out Embassy in Saudi Arabia for posting video that edited out mention of Trump's visit to Israel.
Iran threatens Saudi Arabia
Iran’s defense minister threatens to leave no part of Saudi Arabia untouched if Riyadh "does anything ignorant".
Netanyahu:
'The Palestinians must teach their children peace'
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets visiting German President, hails alliance with Germany and discusses peace with the PA.
Will Barak run for the Labor leadership?
Report says Ehud Barak willing to run for Labor leader - but only if other candidates withdraw.
German President arrives in Israel
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Israel days after row between foreign minister and Netanyahu.
Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons
Western intelligence agency finds Syria is continuing to make chemical weapons in violation of 2013 deal.
Spicer: Trump continues to discuss embassy move
White House press secretary says embassy move to Jerusalem is being discussed, won't go into details.
Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine
U.S. officials say Iran attempted to launch a cruise missile from a submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump hopes for 'something terrific' between Israel, PA
President Trump expresses optimism following his meeting with PA chairman.
Trump to seek Abbas commitment to peace
Sources say Trump will ask PA chairman to cooperate with his Middle East peace initiative.
Senators to Trump: Demand Abbas stop paying terrorists
Republican senators urge President Trump to demand that Abbas end his practice of paying terrorists and their families.
PA welcomes anti-Israel UNESCO resolution
PA lauds UNESCO for resolution denying Israel's rights to Jerusalem.
Texas Governor signs anti-BDS bill
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs law prohibiting state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel.
Pence: Trump stands without apology for Israel
Vice President hosts event in honor of Israel’s Independence Day, repeats that Trump is considering moving the embassy.
Abbas heads to Washington
PA chairman to meet President Donald Trump, discuss peace process with Israel.
Lawmakers to UNESCO: Stop delegitimizing Israel
Ted Cruz and Ros-Lehtinen denounce UNESCO for considering another anti-Israel resolution.
Macron at Holocaust Memorial: Never again
French presidential candidate pays homage to the tens of thousands of French Jews killed in the Holocaust.
Hamas thanks North Korea for threatening Israel
Hamas welcomes North Korea's threat against Israel and its support for the Palestinian people.
