Rouhani Accuses Critics of Belittling Sanctions
Iranian President hits out at critics of his drive for a nuclear deal with major powers.
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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.
IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack
Israeli Air Force attacks three terrorist infrastructures in Gaza following rocket attack on Sdot Negev area.
Liberman: PM's 'Restraint' Led to Rocket Fire
Yisrael Beytenu chairman urges government to respond to the rocket fire from Gaza and not "bomb empty sands".
Two Gaza Rockets Explode in Southern Israel
Two rockets from Gaza explode in Sdot Negev region in southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.
Rajoub Defends Dropped Bid Against Israel at FIFA
Jibril Rajoub says the motion to have Israel suspended from FIFA has not been completely dropped.
Lapid Speaks Out Against UK Students' Boycott
Yesh Atid chairman calls on British government to condemn the student union's decision to boycott Israel.
Israel Criticizes UN for Recognizing Hamas Group
Recognizing Palestinian Rights Center as an NGO is "the peak season for the UN’s Theatre of the Absurd", says Ambassaor Prosor.
Kerry to Continue Iran Talks Despite Injury
White House says Iran nuclear talks will continue despite Secretary of State's breaking of his leg.
Senator Graham: I'm Running for President
South Carolina Senator officially announces presidential bid, says he is "ready to be commander-in-chief".
Iran Claims Israeli Weapons Found in Yemen
Iranian news agency claims Israeli weapons and ammunition were intercepted inside the Saudi embassy in the Yemeni capital.
CIA Chief: Cooperation with Israel Still Strong
CIA Director John Brennan says intelligence cooperation with Israel has not been harmed despite differences on Iran.
Rajoub Blasted for Removing FIFA Bid
Palestinian Arabs blast Palestinian Football Association head for dropping bid to have Israel suspended from FIFA: Rajoub: I don't care.
Likud: No One Offered Lapid the Foreign Ministry
Likud again denies that Netanyahu offered the Foreign Ministry to Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid.
Report: Israel Won't be in UN Report on Children
Diplomats claim Israel pressured UN chief to keep it off list of states responsible for violating children's rights in armed conflicts.
Report: Netanyahu Offered Lapid Foreign Ministry
Unnamed sources tell Channel 2 that PM Netanyahu offered Yair Lapid to join his coalition and become Foreign Minister.
We'll Continue Until Our Entire Land is Liberated
Terrorist who was freed in the Shalit deal urges Palestinians to continue fighting.
Graham Promises 'Pushback' to Protect Israel
Republican presidential candidate says he will hold back funds to the UN if it tries to impose a peace agreement on Israel.
State Department Rules Out Extension of Iran Talks
The United States says it will not consider an extension beyond June 30 to reach an agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program.
