Sudan: Christian Woman Goes Free
Sudanese woman on death row for apostasy has her sentence canceled and goes free.
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Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
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UN Fails to Agree on Condemnation of Israel
U.S. Ambassador Power says directly criticizing Israel is "a red line", as Security Council can't agree on statement against Jewish State.
Syria Asks UN to Take Action Against Israel
Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister claims Israel is violating the 1974 Golan Heights ceasefire and is collaborating with "terrorists".
Police Recommend Investigation Against Zoabi
Police recommend that MK Hanin Zoabi be investigated over comments justifying the kidnapping of three students.
Vote on Force-Feeding Bill Postponed
Following objection from Lapid's party, a vote on the bill allowing the force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners will be postponed.
IAF Strikes in Syria in Retaliation for Explosion
IAF hits nine targets belonging to the Syrian army in the Golan Heights, a response to an explosion on that killed a teenager.
UN Chief 'Concerned' Over Israeli Arrests
UN Secretary-General expresses “solidarity” with families of kidnapped teens, hits out at Israel for its arrest operation.
Netanyahu to Ban: Hamas Behind Kidnapping
Israel has information that proves without a doubt that Hamas was behind the kidnapping of three youths, PM tells UN chief.
IDF Hits Gaza Targets Following Rocket Attack
Four terrorist centers in Gaza hit in Israeli airstrikes, hours after a rocket explodes in the Negev.
Abbas: Hope the Three Teens Are Found Alive
PA Chairman expresses hope that three kidnapped teenagers will be found alive, but also blasts Israel's operation in Judea and Samaria.
Cleric Calls for Attacks on American Targets
A Sudanese cleric called last week for attacks on American targets, should the United States launch an airstrike on ISIS jihadists in Iraq.
Iranian Professor Faces Jail Over Nuclear Program
Iranian university professor found guilty of "committing propaganda against the system".
Brotherhood Leader Given Another Death Sentence
Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and 13 others to death over violence last summer.
IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks
IAF hits several terrorist-related sites in Gaza, hours after rocket attacks target southern Israel.
U.S. Urges Cuba to Free Gross for Mother's Funeral
United States urges Cuba to allow imprisoned contractor to travel home to attend his mother's funeral as a humanitarian gesture.
IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack
IAF hits several terrorist targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket damaged a building in southern Israel.
Iran and West Start Drafting Permanent Agreement
Iran's Foreign Minister says work has begun on a comprehensive nuclear agreement but many differences remain.
Netanyahu: Abbas Will be Judged by Actions
PMO dismisses PA Chairman's remarks on kidnapping, calls on him to prove he's serious by cancelling unity pact with Hamas.
Gaza Rockets Cause Damage to Building
Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards the Shaar HaNegev region, damaging a building but causing no physical injuries.
Iraqis to ISIS: Bring It On
Watch: A group of Shiite Iraqi poets rouse the crowds in anti-ISIS rhetoric, as the Islamists move in on Baghdad.
Labor MK: Zoabi Crossed the Line Yet Again
MK Hilik Bar criticizes the comments by MK Hanin Zoabi, notes she has crossed the line - and not for the first time.
Inspectors: Chlorine Gas Likely Used in Syria
Chemical weapons inspectors say they found information suggesting that chlorine gas had been used in Syria.
Egypt Releases Hunger Striking Journalist
Egypt's prosecutor general orders the release of Al Jazeera journalist who has been on hunger strike for nearly five months.
IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack
Israeli Air Force targets several terrorist-related sites in Gaza after terrorists fire a rocket towards Ashkelon.
Israeli Official: Hevron Operation Will Continue
Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza says IDF will continue to surround Hevron in search of kidnapped youths.
Red Cross Calls for Release of Kidnapped Youths
International Committee of the Red Cross calls for release of three Israeli teenagers, says they must be treated "humanely".
IAF Strikes in Gaza After Attack on Ashkelon
IAF targets several sites in Gaza, hours after Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired toward Ashkelon.
Iron Dome Intercepts Rockets Over Ashkelon
Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts two rockets fired by Gaza terrorists before they hit a populated area of Ashkelon.
IAF Attacks Gaza Targets Following Rocket Fire
IAF launches airstrikes on several terror targets in Gaza, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at southern Israel.
88 Senators to Obama: Reconsider Aid to PA
In a letter to Obama, an overwhelming majority of Senators point out the presence of terrorist group Hamas in new PA government.
Saudi Scholar: Mickey Mouse Part of 'Jewish Plot'
A Saudi scholar claims that children's show characters are part of a "Jewish-Zionist conspiracy".
Iran Threatens to Resume Enrichment if Talks Fail
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: It's possible to reach an agreement with the West, but if not we'll resume uranium enrichment.
Mubarak's Former Minister Acquitted of Corruption
Egyptian court acquits former interior minister under Hosni Mubarak of charges of corruption and money laundering.
Report: Iran Sends Forces to Iraq
Iran has deployed Revolutionary Guards units to Iraq, according to security sources in Tehran.
Hamas Official Calls on Fatah to Join in Jihad
"Bullets and bombs are music to our ears," said Hamas official Fathi Hammad in a recent speech.
Obama Supports Training for Syrian Opposition?
Obama's nominee as Qatar ambassador: the administration supports plan to provide military training to moderate Syrian opposition.
Cantor to Step Down as House Majority Leader
Eric Cantor, the only Jewish Republican in Congress, will step down after losing primary to Tea Party candidate.
U.S.: Not Much Abbas Can Do About Rockets
State Department condemns rocket fire from Gaza, but says Abbas cannot do much to stop the attacks despite pact with Hamas.
Netanyahu: We Kill Those Who Want to Kill Us
"Our policy is clear - kill those who rise up to kill us," says PM Netanyahu after the IDF eliminates a Gaza terrorist.
IDF Eliminates Gazan 'Cop Terrorist'
Israeli Air Force carries out an airstrike in Gaza, killing a terrorist who also served as an officer on Hamas's police force.