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.
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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.
Official: Senate Cannot Review IAEA Agreement
Iran's envoy to the IAEA says agreement between his country and the IAEA is secret and cannot be divulged to the Senate.
State Dept 'Deeply Concerned' by Construction
State Department says Israel’s planned construction in Beit El and Jerusalem threatens the two-state solution.
Hamas Rejects Fatah's Demand for Control of Gaza
Hamas officials reject demands by Fatah that the group hand over rule of Gaza as part of a reconciliation agreement.
PLO Official Denounces Israeli 'War Crimes'
PLO's Hanan Ashrawi says Israel destroying the two-state solution with construction plans in Beit El and Jerusalem.
'Norwegian Law' Passes Second and Third Readings
Knesset approves bill that allows one minister or deputy minister from each party to resign from the Knesset to make way for new MKs.
EU: Construction Questions Commitment to 2 States
EU condemns plans for new construction in Beit El, says they "call into question" Israel's commitment to the two-state solution.
Zarif: No Concern that Deal Won't be Implemented
Iran's foreign minister dismisses speculation that his country's nuclear deal with the West could hit difficulties.
Jewish Democrat Says He Will Support Iran Deal
Representative Sander M. Levin, a Democrat from Michigan, says he would support the Iran nuclear accord.
Diplomats Urge Congress to Approve Iran Deal
Former undersecretaries of state and former ambassadors to Israel send letter to Congress, urge lawmakers to back the deal with Iran.
Bush Rebukes Huckabee Over Iran and Holocaust
Former Florida governor says Huckabee's comparison of the Iran deal and the Holocaust was "just wrong".
ICC Prosecutor Rejects Reopening of Marmara Probe
ICC Prosecutor appeals ruling that she must reconsider her previous decision not to investigate Israeli "war crimes" on the Marmara.
Kerry to Visit Middle East - but Not Israel
Kerry will visit Egypt and Qatar, but Israel will not be on the itinerary because it's "not part of the parameters of the visit".
Democratic Senator May Support Iran Deal
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he is leaning toward supporting the Iranian nuclear deal, argues the alternative would be war.
Iran's Zarif Calls for United Front Against Terror
Iran’s foreign minister calls for united front among Middle Eastern nations to fight terrorism in first regional trip since deal with West.
Australia's Labor Party Might Recognize Palestine
Australia's Labor party agrees on resolution that should the party come to power, it would consider recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Official: We Will Continue to Criticize Iran Deal
Israeli official tells The New York Times that Israel will not be pressured to stop voicing its objections to the deal with Iran.
Clinton: Two-State Solution is the 'Best Outcome'
Democratic presidential candidate says she believes a "two-state solution" is the only resolution for Israel-PA conflict.
Germany Rejects Criticism of Iran Visit
German’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel rejects criticism from Jewish groups and the opposition of his visit to Iran.
Ya'alon: Deal Poses Serious Threats to the West
Defense Minister warns that the West is allowing Iran's terror regime to enter the family of nations through the front door.
UN Envoy: Two-State Solution is 'On Life Support'
UN’s special envoy to the Middle East Nickolay Mladenov says both Israel and PA need to show commitment to the "two-state solution."
France and Iran Plan to Step Up Cooperation
French President Francois Hollande speaks with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani about improving bilateral cooperation.
