'Government That Allows Rockets Shouldn't Exist'
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel cannot put up with “trickling” of rocket fire, calls on government to take action.
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Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
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White House: Israel Has Right to Self-Defense
White House reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense after UN report on Gaza, adds it awaits "further outcomes" of Israel's investigation.
Death blow to nuke deal?
Iran Approves Conditions on Nuke Talks
Iran's parliament overwhelmingly approves bill that bar UN inspectors from military sites, undermining talks with the West.
Abbas: 'No Place' for Hamas in New Government
PA chairman tells France's foreign minister that any new Palestinian unity government should not include Hamas.
Former S. African President Rejects Sanctions
Former South African president F.W. de Klerk says sanctions against Israel would be "counterproductive".
French FM Calls to Renew Peace Talks
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius claims that continued Israeli "settlement" construction poses a threat to a final peace deal.
Erekat Recommends PLO Retract Israel Recognition
PLO chief negotiator suggests the PLO retract its recognition of Israel until it recognizes a Palestinian state.
UN Closes Last Shelter for Displaced Gazans
UNRWA closes the last remaining shelter for Palestinian Arabs displaced in last summer's war in Gaza.
Netanyahu Blasts UN 'Hypocrisy'
"There is no limit to the hypocrisy", says PM after UN chief accuses Israel of making Gazan children "suffer".
Switzerland Confirms Spying Investigation
Swiss Attorney General says multiple premises searched in relation to investigation into allegations of hacking of Iran nuclear talks.
State Department Denounces Oren's Assertions
State Department spokesman denounces former ambassador Michael Oren's comments that Obama abandoned Israel.
'We Push Back Against Delegitimization'
Ambassador Samantha Power downplays concerns over Obama's comments on 're-evaluating' policy towards Israel at the UN.
EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran
New round of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers will begin this week in Vienna, says the European Commission.
Israeli Source Confirms 'Contacts' with Hamas
Israeli source confirms indirect contacts between Israel and Hamas on the entry of materials to Gaza in exchange for 'quiet.'
Senator 'Alarmed' Over Concessions to Iran
Senator Bob Corker writes President Obama with concerns over alleged far-reaching concessions in Iran talks.
Cyprus: We Thwarted a Hezbollah Plot
Cypriot Foreign Ministry says his country believes it foiled a Hezbollah plot to attack Israelis or Jews on the island.
Kotler: My Remarks Were Misunderstood
Actor Oded Kotler says he did not mean to single out the Likud's voters when he spoke about a “marching herd of beasts” at artists' rally.
Rouhani Accuses Critics of Belittling Sanctions
Iranian President hits out at critics of his drive for a nuclear deal with major powers.
Hamas Demands Release of Hunger-Strikers
Israel "arrests and kills our sons and our brothers", says Hamas's Haniyeh as he demands the release of hunger-striking prisoners.
Iran Bans Smartphones for Officials
Iranian officials with access to classified information forbidden from using smartphones because of fears of espionage.
Iran Deal Won't Answer Questions on Past
Officials say world powers are prepared to accept a deal with Iran that does not immediately answer questions about past atomic work.
Iran 'Not Surprised' by Reports of Spying
Iranian official says the country's nuclear negotiators took “precautionary measures” during talks with the West.
Yesh Atid MK: Time to Take Action Against Rockets
MK Haim Yellin accuses PM Netanyahu of worrying about his political future instead of the residents of the south.
Abbas Calls for 'Review' of Agreements with Israel
PA chairman calls to “review” political, economic, and security agreements with Israel, claims Jewish state is violating them.
Official: Next Round of Iran Talks will be Tough
The next round of nuclear negotiations with Iran will be "pretty tough," says a senior United States official.
UN Report: Countries Hiding Iran's Violations
UN monitors say governments are not reporting new incidents of Iran violating Security Council sanctions.
Swedish FM Blasts 'Medieval' Saudi Arabia
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom accuses Saudi Arabia of handing a "medieval" punishment to blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes.
EU Reviving Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products
EU official reveals the body is preparing guidelines that would force Israel to label products made in Judea and Samaria.
Danon Blasts Bill to Label 'Settlement' Products
Science Minister vows to fight proposed legislation that would have Israel place labels on products from Judea and Samaria.
Shalom: Resume Peace Talks without Preconditions
Interior Minister says the Palestinian Authority should restart peace talks with Israel without preconditions.
Obama Administration Criticizes Egypt
Obama administration accuses the Egyptian government of restricting free speech but recommends that it continue to receive military aid.
Bennett: Boycott the Boycotters
Education Minister warns those trying to boycott Israel that "the boycott is a double edged sword".
White House: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself
White House reaffirms Washington’s support for Israel's right to defend itself after Israel retaliates for rocket attack on Ashkelon.
Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossings
IDF spokeswoman says Israel is to reopen border crossings to and from Gaza that were closed following rocket attack on Ashkelon.
Netanyahu: It's Not Too Late to Prevent Bad Deal
PM Netanyahu says the West should show "patience and resolve" in order to reach a better deal with Iran.
Egypt Court Overturns Hamas Blacklisting
Egyptian court overturns decision by another tribunal branding Hamas a "terrorist" group.
Airstrike Targets Terrorist Infrastructure in Gaza
Israeli aircraft attack a terrorist infrastructure in northern Gaza in retaliation for a rocket attack on Ashkelon.
Saudis Believe Iran a Greater Threat than Israel
An opinion poll conducted by an Israeli college finds that Saudi Arabians are more concerned by Iran and ISIS than by Israel.
China Urges No New Demands on Iran
China's foreign minister urges all parties involved in talks on Iran's nuclear program to make no new demands of the Islamic Republic.
HRW: Put Israel on Child Rights Violators List
Human Rights Watch urges UN chief to resist pressure and add Israel to an annual "List of Shame" of children's rights violators.
