Peres Congratulates Rivlin on Victory
"You will be successful because you are, to your core, a good person," Peres tells the man who will succeed him.
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Obama Wants to 'Work Together' with Al-Sisi
President Obama calls Egypt's new president to congratulate him on his inauguration.
Obama Congratulates Rivlin Over Victory
President Obama says Reuven Rivlin "has a long and dedicated record of public service."
Clinton: Benghazi Criticism Encourages Me
Former Secretary of State says Republicans' criticism of her handling of the attack in Benghazi emboldens her to run for president.
Iran Says Nuclear Talks Could be Extended
Iran's talks with six world powers on a long-term deal could be extended for another six months, says deputy Foreign Minister.
British Inspector Warns of 'Islamist Plot'
Top school inspector in Britain says a culture of "fear and intimidation" exists in some local schools.
U.S. and Iran Hold Talks, France to Follow Suit
France announces bilateral talks with Iran on its nuclear program, after Washington held similar talks with Iran.
Lapid: Netanyahu's Experience Hasn't Led to Peace
Ping pong match between the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister continues.
Lebanese Researcher Says Jews 'Buy Wars'
In an interview on an Iranian television network, a Lebanese researcher claimed that Jews “buy wars in which to embroil other nations.”
UN Envoy Meets Ministers of PA Unity Gov't
UN's Robert Serry becomes first senior international official to meet with ministers of the new government in Gaza.
PA Summons Australian Diplomat
PA takes action in protest of Australia's move to drop the term "occupied" when referring to eastern Jerusalem.
Sisi Promises to Fight Terrorism in First Speech
In his first speech as Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says there will be "no leniency" with those who use violence.
Bibi: We Saw the Results of Unilateral Moves
Prime Minister's associates criticize Lapid over speech at the Herzliya Conference.
Lapid Slams Annexation Plan
Finance Minister describes Bennett's annexation plan as "delusional", threatens to topple government if it goes through.
Clinton: I Supported Arming Rebels, Obama Refused
Former Secretary of State says in new book she favored arming Syria's rebels but was overruled by President Obama.
Netanyahu Troubled by U.S. Cooperation with PA
"All those who genuinely seek peace must reject Abbas's embrace of Hamas," Netanyahu says.
Sheik Claims Arab Spring is a 'Western Plot'
Egyptian sheik claims in television interview that the Arab Spring was a Western plot to divide the Arab world into multiple fragments.
Lawmakers Call on Obama to Suspend Aid to PA
Obama called to suspend financial aid to the PA in the wake of the formation of the Hamas-Fatah government.
U.S. Voices Concerns Over Iran Executions
The United States voices concerns about the large number of executions in Iran, after an opposition activist is hanged.
Erdan Slams U.S. 'Naiveté' Over PA Government
"American naiveté is breaking all records," says Minister Erdan after Washington agrees to work with Hamas-Fatah coalition.
EU Imposes Sanctions on Boko Haram
European Union sanctions on Boko Haram terrorist group include an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban.
Terrorist Fires at Soldiers in Tapuach Junction
Terrorist opens fire towards IDF soldiers at the Tapuach Junction in Samaria. Soldiers return fire and kill him.
Israel Disappointed with U.S. Reaction
Israel says it is "deeply disappointed" by the United States’ readiness to work with the new PA unity government.
Senator Says Clinton Stonewalled on Benghazi
Senator Ted Cruz says "the Obama-Clinton foreign policy is a disaster."
Syria: Jihadist Rebels Kill 102-Year-Old
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant kills a 102-year-old Alawite and his entire family.
IAF Strikes Gaza Terror Targets
IAF aircraft hit two terror targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket hit the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel.
Report: Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Jordan
Jordanian newspaper claims Secretary of State will meet PA Chairman during a two-day visit to Jordan.
Egypt Rejects Appeal Over Election Results
Egypt's elections committee rejects defeated candidate Hamdeen Sabahi's appeal against voting results that gave Sisi a victory.
Hamas-Fatah Government to be Sworn In Monday
PA unity government to be sworn in after Hamas and Fatah overcome differences regarding identity of foreign minister.
Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death to be Freed
A Christian Sudanese woman sentenced to hang for apostasy will be "freed within days", according to Sudan's foreign ministry.
Abbas: Israel is Threatening Us, but We'll Respond
PA Chairman says Israel threatened to cut ties with the PA over the unity government with Hamas, but says "we will have a response."
Suspected Terrorist Arrested in London
Police at Heathrow Airport in London arrest a 19-year-old man suspected of "Syria-related" terror offences.
Former Iranian Elite Officer Killed in Syria
Iranian media says a former officer in the Revolutionary Guards was "martyred" in Syria.
Turkey: Twitter Jailed Over Offensive Posts
Turkish court hands a 15-month jail term to a teacher over Twitter posts deemed religiously offensive.
CAIR's Anti-Memorial Day Tweets Anger Muslims
Officials with the Council on American-Islamic Relations question whether to honor U.S. troops, angering American Muslims.
Israel Welcomes Condemnation of Belgium Attack
Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, says it's important that the UN deal with the issue of anti-Semitism.
Turkey Condemns Brussels Shooting Attack
Turkey condemns attack at the Jewish Museum in Brussels, expresses hope it was not motivated by anti-Semitism.
Islamists: Liberate Jerusalem from 'Jews Filth'
The Islamist Hizb ut-Tahrir calls upon the army of Pakistan and the Islamic nation to liberate Jerusalem from “Jewish filth”.
Fischer Joins Board of Federal Reserve
Former Bank of Israel chief sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve's board of governors, on the way to becoming its vice-chair.
'Israel Not an Apartheid State'
F.W. de Klerk says it is unfair to say that Israel is an apartheid state.
