UNRWA staffer out after alleged Hamas ties
UNRWA says Gaza staffer suspected of being elected to Hamas no longer works for the agency.
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Trump: Iran not living up to 'spirit' of deal
Trump criticizes Iran nuclear deal, says it should not have been signed.
Ahmadinejad disqualified from presidential election
Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies former president from running in next month's election.
ISIS claims Paris shooting
Islamic State claims responsibility for shooting on the Champs Elysees, names attacker as Abu Yousif.
Trump: Paris shooting looks like another terrorist attack
President Trump sends condolences to France following shooting in Paris.
Abbas: Willing to meet Netanyahu in Washington
PA chairman tells Japanese newspaper he's willing to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu under Trump's patronage.
Tillerson: Iran deal a 'failure'
Secretary of State criticizes Iran nuclear deal, announces comprehensive review of the agreement.
France has evidence Assad used chemical weapons
French Foreign Minister says his country has evidence the Syrian government carried out chemical weapons attack in Idlib.
Policeman killed in attack near Sinai monastery
Gunmen attack security forces near St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt's south Sinai.
Israel updates Sinai travel warning
Counter-Terrorism Bureau updates warning against travel to Sinai following attacks on churches.
Barak blasts the government
Former Prime Minister claims Netanyahu is leading Israel towards a reality of one state with an Arab majority.
Sisi declares state of emergency
Egyptian President declares three-month state of emergency following bombings on Coptic churches.
'No political solution in Syria if Assad remains'
Ambassador Nikki Haley says she doesn't see a political solution in Syria until Assad is out of power.
May: Labour 'betrayed' Jewish community
British PM criticizes Labour party for failing to expel former London Mayor over anti-Semitic remarks.
Trump orders attack on Syria
50 Tomahawk missiles fired at Syrian airfield from which chemical weapons were fired at civilians.
U.S. intelligence: Assad kept some of his chemical weapons
U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Syrian President kept chemical weapons he agreed to surrender in 2013.
Sisi: Trump has true understanding of the Middle East
Egypt’s President hails Trump, says he understands the realities in the region when it comes to terrorism.
Former London mayor faces new investigation
British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Ken Livingstone faces new investigation into his anti-Semitic comments.
Haley: 'Every single month, UN is bashing Israel'
Ambassador Nikki Haley says her biggest surprise is the anti-Israel bias at the UN, but notes things are changing.
Syrian rebels call to 'ignite the fronts'
Syrian rebels vow to avenge the deaths of dozens of people in gas attack in Idlib.
Labour suspends Livingstone for another year
Former London mayor suspended from Labour for another year for saying Hitler supported Zionism.
Trump 'honored' to host Sisi
President Trump promises to renew historic partnership with Egypt.
PA official: Exclude Israel from FIFA
PA soccer chief Jibril Rajoub renews calls for FIFA to exclude Israel over games played in “settlements”.
Abbas to visit Russia on May 11
PA chairman to visit Russia on May 11, discuss peace process with Putin.
Peretz 'disappointed' in UK Labour leader
MK Peretz writes letter to Jeremy Corbyn, expresses disappointment over Corbyn's refusal to visit Yad Vashem.
Hamas: The 'Zionists' murdered Faqha
Hamas rejects Liberman's assertion that the terror group was behind the elimination of its senior member.
Hamas threatens 'collaborators' with Israel
Hamas threatens radical measures against Palestinian Arabs who collaborate with Israel.
Herzog: There will be elections within a year
Opposition leader claims coalition is in the midst of a crisis.
Bob Dylan finally receives his Nobel prize
Jewish-American singer-songwriter receives Nobel Literature prize in private ceremony in Stockholm.
Abbas: Trump is serious about peace
PA chairman praises President Trump's efforts to achieve peace between Israel and the PA.
Jordanian King to meet Trump
Jordan's King Abdullah to visit White House next week amid efforts to restart Israel-PA talks.
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.
