Saudi King to Visit Washington
Saudi officials say King Salman will visit the United States early next month and meet President Barack Obama.
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Assad: Fighting 'Terrorists' More Important
Syrian President says his country must first deal with anti-regime rebels before it responds to last week's Israeli airstrikes in Syria.
Senate Minority Leader Supports Iran Deal
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says Iran deal is the best way to curtail its nuclear program.
Tel Aviv History: Bridge Detonated for Light Rail
Transportation Minister Katz presses switch to blow up bridge and build new station, saying 'no turning back - until train bell is heard.'
Second San Antonio Synagogue Vandalized
For the second time in less than a week, a Jewish congregation in San Antonio finds anti-Semitic graffiti on its property.
Prosor Demands UN Chief Condemn Latest Attacks
Israel’s UN ambassador points out 'immoral' trend, in which terrorists pose as people who need help and then attack Israelis.
Sisi Approves Special Courts for Terror Cases
Egyptian President approves anti-terrorism law that sets up special courts and provides protections to its enforcers.
Patriots to be Removed from Turkey in October
Turkey and the United States announce Washington will withdraw its Patriot missile batteries from the country in October.
Testing Confirms ISIS Used Mustard Gas in Syria
Officials say test results from ISIS attack in Syria confirm mustard agent was used. Similar attack in Iraq still under investigation.
Republican from Arizona to Vote Against Iran Deal
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, who was considering supporting the Iran nuclear deal, announces he will vote no.
'Iran Deal Makes it Easier to Fight Terror'
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz tells American Jews that the nuclear deal makes it easier to confront Iran's support for terrorism.
Report: ISIS Used Mustard Gas in Iraq
Senior American officials say it is believed ISIS jihadists used mustard agent in an attack on Kurdish forces in Iraq.
Minnesota Senator Announces Support for Iran Deal
Senator Al Franken announces he will support Iran deal, says its critics have offered no better alternative.
Switzerland Lifts Sanctions Against Iran
Switzerland announces it will officially lift sanctions against Iran on Thursday, cites the nuclear deal with Western powers.
Kerry: Rejecting Iran Deal Could Threaten Dollar
Secretary of State warns that walking away from deal with Iran could affect the dollar's position as the world's reserve currency.
Schumer: Iran Will be Pressured by Sanctions
Senator Schumer says that even if the United States backs away from the deal with Iran, it still will feel pressure from sanctions.
Schumer: Alternative Doesn't Have to be War
In first public comments about his opposition to the Iran deal, Senator Chuck Schumer says he doesn't believe Iran will become moderate.
Obama: Republicans Oppose Deal Over Politics
President Barack Obama says Republicans oppose the Iran deal because many of them reject anything he does.
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit capital of his country's close ally, Russia.
Jewish Senator from Hawaii Supports Iran Deal
Democratic Senator Brian Schatz announces he backs nuclear deal with Iran, becoming the 16th senator to do so.
Obama: I Won't Lose Battle Over Iran Deal
President Barack Obama makes clear he doesn’t intend to lose the battle with Congress over the Iran deal.
Jailed Terrorists Temporarily Halt Hunger Strike
Some 180 terrorist prisoners decide to temporarily halt hunger strike they announced in protest of the conditions of their incarceration.
Zarif: Reports of Clean-Up at Parchin Are 'Lies'
Iran's Foreign Minister claims reports of clean-up activity at the Parchin military site are lies spread by opponents of nuclear deal.
Senate Majority Leader: Obama's Argument 'Absurd'
Mitch McConnell rejects President Obama's argument that rejecting the Iran nuclear deal means going to war.
Iran Denies it is 'Sanitizing' Parchin
Iran denies reports it had tried to clean up suspicious activities at the Parchin military complex as baseless and preposterous.
Prosor Urges UN Chief to Condemn Car Terror Attack
Israeli ambassador urges UN Secretary-General to condemn attack in Samaria, just as he condemns terror against Palestinians.
Ambulance Pelted with Rocks in Jordan Valley
Terrorists throw rocks at Magen David Adom ambulance in the Jordan Valley. No one hurt, vehicle sustains damage.
Gaza Rockets Explode on Palestinian Side
Gaza-based terrorists fire three rockets towards southern Israel, all of which explode in Gaza.
Prominent Jewish American Group Rejects Iran Deal
American Jewish Committee says it concluded overwhelmingly it must oppose Iran nuclear deal.
Herzog: Our Enemies Enjoy Seeing a Fight
Opposition leader urges Netanyahu to end a spat with Obama over the agreement with Iran.
Obama: Rejecting Iran Deal a 'Historic Mistake'
Obama plans to address Americans on Wednesday and warn that Congress rejecting the nuclear deal would be a "historic mistake".
Report: WJC President Met Abbas in Jordan
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly meets World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder in Amman to discuss peace.
Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Prevent Iran Deal
Representative Ed Royce introduces legislation that would prevent the implementation of the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Qatari FM Blasts 'Israeli Occupation'
Qatar’s Foreign Minister tells John Kerry the Middle East is suffering from "Israeli occupation".
He's Back: Ahmadinejad Launches Political Campaign
Iran's former president launches a political campaign in hopes of returning to power in February's parliamentary elections.
Iran Suspends Newspaper that Criticized Nuke Deal
Iran's Press Supervisory Board suspends 9 Dey, a hardline newspaper that criticized Iranian negotiators.
Kerry Receives Backing from Gulf States on Iran
Gulf Arab states welcome Iran deal, but say they want further assurances on their own security.
Poll: 6 in 10 Americans Disapprove of Iran Deal
New poll finds that most Americans continue to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal as Congress continues to review it.
Kerry Arrives in Qatar to Discuss Iran Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Qatar to speak with Arab officials wary of the deal with Iran.
Kerry Begins Middle East Visit in Egypt
Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Cairo before heading to Qatar to discuss nuclear deal. Israel not on the itinerary.