Jordanian King to meet Trump
Jordan's King Abdullah to visit White House next week amid efforts to restart Israel-PA talks.
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Greenblatt won't impose peace plans
Washington clarifies that Jason Greenblatt does not intend to impose a peace agreement on Israel and the PA.
Jordan's King: Two-state solution the only way
Jordan's King Abdullah says at Arab Summit that peace can't be attained East without Palestinian state.
Former London Mayor insists he isn't anti-Semite
Ken Livingstone defends himself against accusations of anti-Semitism ahead of disciplinary hearing.
White House: Trump will meet Sisi next week
White House says Trump will host Egyptian President on April 3, discuss range of bilateral and regional issues.
Israel and Nicaragua renew diplomatic ties
South American country and Israel renew diplomatic ties that were cut off in 2010.
Abbas to Israel: Don't waste peace opportunity
PA chairman urges Israel to reach peace agreement based on the “two-state solution”.
Mashaal: We're ready to meet Israel's challenge
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal accuses Israel of killing top terrorist Mazen Faqha, vows to defeat it.
Haley on the UN: 'There's a new sheriff in town'
United States Ambassador to the UN blasts the body's anti-Israel bias, vows to end it.
House Speaker:
'Trump's commitment to Israel is sacrosanct'
House Speaker Paul Ryan at AIPAC: The United States stands with Israel now, tomorrow and always.
'BDS the most serious threat to Israel'
Former Canadian Prime Minister speaks at AIPAC policy conference, discusses his support for Israel.
Senior Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Afghanistan
Pentagon: Strike in Afghanistan killed Al-Qaeda terrorist who was responsible for the death of two American service members.
White House: No agreement yet on construction
White House says no agreements have been reached with Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.
Senators call for tighter sanctions on Iran
Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill imposing tighter sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile tests.
Iran 'harassing' American warships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Navy commanders say Iran is jeopardizing international navigation by "harassing" warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump asked Israel to stop building outside 'blocs'
Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt asked Israel to cease building in communities located outside so-called “settlement blocs”, sources say.
Iran prepared to resume nuclear activities
Iran's Foreign Minister warns his country will resume its nuclear activities if the United States doesn't adhere to deal.
Chinese President calls for Palestinian state
During meeting with Netanyahu, Chinese President calls for peace between Israel and an independent Palestinian state.
Trump to adhere to Iran deal
Trump advisor says the United States will continue to adhere to Iran nuclear deal for the time being.
Abbas and Sisi discuss 'Palestinian cause'
PA chairman meets Egyptian President amid reports of tensions between Fatah and Egypt.
Syrian army: We downed Israeli drone
Syrian army claims it downed Israeli drone in the Kuneitra area. IDF: No information was leaked.
Abbas honors official who authored 'apartheid' report
PA awards the PA’s highest honor to former UN official Rima Khalaf.
Trump to host Sisi on April 3
White House official confirms Egyptian President will visit Washington next month.
'Our response to Israel airstrike was appropriate'
Syria’s UN Ambassador says his country’s retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes "changed the rules of the game".
Former Canadian PM:
'Nuclear agreement has emboldened Iran'
Stephen Harper says nuclear agreement with Iran should be cancelled if the Islamic Republic doesn't comply with it.
Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month
Egyptian media reports President Sisi will make his first state visit to Washington the first week of April.
State Department: Israel aid won't be reduced
State Department says Trump's proposed budget cut does not affect Israel.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft attack and destroy Hamas infrastructures in Gaza following rocket fire on southern Israel.
Trump envoy meets Jordanian King
Jason Greenblatt meets King Abdullah II, stresses the importance of Jordan's role in the peace process.
Son of Iranian opposition leader sent to prison
Iran sentences son of Mehdi Karroubi to six months in prison over “propaganda against the regime”.
FBI places Jerusalem terrorist on Most Wanted List
Justice Department charges woman who aided 2001 Sbarro attack, in which two Americans were killed.
Mubarak to be released from prison
Egypt's prosecutor-general orders release of former president who was acquitted of charges of killing protesters.
Netanyahu on Iran: Who are they kidding?
PM fires back at Iran’s Foreign Minister who accused him of “falsifying the Torah”.
Stabbing attack in Jerusalem
Two police officers wounded in stabbing attack at the Lions' Gate. Terrorist shot dead.
Sisi seeks warmer ties with Hamas
Sources in Gaza say Egyptian President ordered his government to open up to Hamas.
Abbas: Trump assured me of his commitment to peace
PA chairman says Trump assured him of his commitment to Israel-PA peace in their telephone conversation.
PA officials: Abbas is a 'peace partner'
PA officials claim that Abbas's conversation with Trump refutes Israel's claim that Abbas isn't a partner for peace.
Jordan releases terrorist who killed Israeli schoolgirls
Jordan releases soldier who murdered seven Israeli schoolgirls during a class trip in 1997.
Iran claims it tested a ballistic missile
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it successfully tested a Hormuz 2 ballistic missile.
Trump to speak to Abbas
White House announces that Trump will speak on the phone with PA chairman for the first time.