Another Canadian university rejects BDS
University of Winnipeg Students’ Association votes down motion in favor of adopting BDS.
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Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
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House approves sanctions on Hezbollah
House of Representatives backs sanctions on Hezbollah as part of effort to take tough line against its chief backer, Iran.
Pence to visit Israel during Hanukkah
U.S. Vice President to travel to Israel in December, discuss peace and other issues with Netanyahu.
North Korean official: Take our threats literally
Senior North Korean official advises U.S. to take his country's threat of setting off a hydrogen bomb literally.
Hamas leader: Our differences with Iran are history
Deputy Hamas leader Salah al-Aruri says group and Iran have set aside their past differences.
Philadelphia Mayor visits vandalized Jewish cemetery
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney tours refurbished Mount Carmel Cemetery which was vandalized in February.
Abbas rules out militias in Gaza
PA chairman says reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas must lead to a single authority with one law and one army.
Saudi Arabia to return to 'moderate Islam'
Saudi crown prince pledges the kingdom will return to being moderate and open.
Egypt reaffirms commitment to Alexandria synagogue
Egyptian government allocates more than $5 million toward the restoration of the ancient synagogue in Alexandria.
Rouhani: We've never been stronger
Iranian president says no action can be taken in the Middle East without Iran.
Jordan's King backs Fatah-Hamas deal
Jordan's King Abdullah II says Fatah-Hamas reconciliation will help in pushing forward Israel-PA peace talks.
Ramallah bans film because director visited Israel
Ramallah cancels screening of Lebanese film after activists call for boycott over the director's "normalization" with Israel.
Saudi Arabia denies an official visited Israel
Saudi Arabia says reports several weeks ago that a senior prince secretly visited Israel were unfounded.
UN envoy condemns Hamas
UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov blasts Hamas leaders for their statements against Israel.
Deputy Hamas leader: We will never cut ties with Iran
Salah al-Aruri stresses his group will not agree to conditions set by Israel.
Syria urges UN to take 'decisive steps' against Israel
Syria complains to UN after IDF retaliates for spillover from Syrian civil war.
Israel condemns Egypt terror attack
Israel sends condolences to Egypt following attack in which more than 50 police officers were killed during a raid on a terrorist hideout.
France reiterates commitment to Iran deal
French Foreign Minister says Iran deal remains valid despite Trump's decision not to recertify it.
Kerry rips Trump on Iran and North Korea
Former Secretary of State warns Trump against cancelling Iran deal, says it could drive Iran towards nuclear proliferation.
France blasts latest Israeli construction
France accuses Israel of colonization following approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.
Liberman:
'I suggest that no one test our patience'
Defense Minister meet U.S. Defense Secretary, says Israel has clear red line when it comes to its security.
Khamenei: We'll 'shred' nuclear deal if U.S. leaves
Iranian Supreme Leader mocks Trump, threatens to "slap America's mouth" if it withdraws from nuclear deal.
Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran
U.S. Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to confront Iran over its aggressive behavior in the Middle East.
EU demands Israel pay for demolishing illegal buildings
European Union demands Israel compensate it for demolishing illegal Arab buildings in Area C.
Iran warns Europe: No new conditions on nuclear deal
Top advisor to Khamenei warns European governments against imposing new conditions on the nuclear deal.
PA blasts Israel's 'settlement assault'
Abbas spokesman accuses Netanyahu of "defying the world" following approval of construction in Beit El.
MI5 chief warns of 'intense' terror threat
MI5 head Andrew Parker says terror activity is coming more quickly and is harder to detect.
Hamas: 'Zionists' intervening in our affairs
Hamas rejects Cabinet's announcement that there will be no negotiations with a Palestinian government that includes Hamas.
Senator urges Trump to work with Europe on Iran
Republican Senator Bob Corker calls on Trump to work closely with European allies in developing new Iran policy.
Halloween costume of Anne Frank pulled from internet
Online costume company removes Halloween costume of Anne Frank following backlash on social media.
Zionist Union members distance themselves from Gabbay
Zionist Union MKs distance themselves from party chairman's statement that he wouldn't evict communities in Judea and Samaria.
North Korea: No negotiations with 'hostile' United States
North Korea makes clear it will never negotiate the dismantling of its nuclear weapons until the United States reverses its policy.
Tillerson: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea will continue
Secretary of State says diplomatic efforts vis-a-vis North Korea will continue "until the first bomb drops".
Zarif warns Trump of 'reciprocal measures'
Iran's Foreign Minister again criticizes Trump for decertifying nuclear deal.
Egypt scraps Rafah reopening following Sinai attack
Egypt announces it won't reopen Rafah border crossing following ISIS attack in northern Sinai.
Saudi King praises Trump's Iran strategy
Trump and Saudi King Salman speak following Trump's announcement that he will not recertify Iran nuclear deal.
Clinton: Trump's decision on Iran is dangerous
Former presidential candidate: Trump's threat to pull out of Iran deal undermines the validity of U.S. promises to other nations.
Zarif responds to Trump: We're all IRGC
Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's decision to impose new sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Erdogan vows to boycott American ambassador
Turkish President says Turkish officials will boycott the U.S. ambassador to Ankara, as dispute between the two countries continues.
May urges Trump to stick to Iran deal
British Prime Minister tells Trump the UK is strongly committed to the Iran nuclear deal.
