Israelis Tried to Buy Crude from Rebels?
Two Israelis questioned in Cyprus in connection with an an oil tanker loaded from a rebel-held port in Libya.
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Erekat: Israel Must Choose - Settlements or Peace
Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for lack of progress in peace talks, says negotiations don't need to be extended.
'Shalit Deal' Terrorist Caught with Knife
Terrorist who was released in the Shalit deal caught with a knife, admits to have planned a stabbing attack.
Israeli Doctors Save 7-Year-Old Jordanian Boy
A seven-year-old Jordanian-Palestinian Arab boy undergoes a successful kidney transplant at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
Egyptian Arrested for 'Loving Israel'
24-year-old Egyptian arrested for writing to Israeli nationals on Facebook and declaring his love for the Jewish state.
Jordan's King Visits Family of Killed Judge
King Abdullah II visits the family of the judge who was shot by Israeli troops. Palace describes the judge as a "martyr".
Obama: We Won't Recognize Crimea Referendum
Obama warns Putin that the results of the referendum in Crimea will never be recognized, hints at possible sanctions.
Iran Plays Down Chances of Final Nuclear Deal
Iran's foreign minister says his country does not expect to reach a final deal in the next round of nuclear talks with world powers.
Kerry Urges Abbas to 'Make Tough Decisions'
Secretary of State urges PA Chairman "to make the tough decisions that will be necessary" for peace with Israel.
Hezbollah Official Killed in Lebanon Blast
Suicide car bomb attack kills four people in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, an area dominated by Hezbollah.
Abbas to Demand Terrorist Release, Freeze
PA Chairman will demand that Israel release arch terrorists and freeze construction in return for continuation of talks.
Pilots Suspected in Disappearance of Plane
U.S. intelligence officials leaning toward the theory that the pilots of Flight 370 were deliberately responsible for its disappearance.
Herzog: I Won't Enter Netanyahu's Coalition
"I intend to win the next election and lead this country," declares opposition leader.
Kerem Shalom Crossing to Gaza to Re-open
Defense Minister Ya'alon orders that the Kerem Shalom border crossing be re-opened as of Sunday.
Minister Erdan: Kerry is Pressuring the Wrong Side
Kerry should ask Abbas why he refuses to recognize a Jewish state, says Minister Gilad Erdan.
Zuckerberg Phones Obama to Complain About NSA
Facebook founder calls President Obama in the wake of report that the NSA took advantage of Facebook for its spying program.
Abbas Accuses Rival of Killing Hamas Terrorist
PA Chairman claims his rival Mohammed Dahlan conspired with Israel in the 2002 elimination of a senior Hamas figure.
Kerry: Iran Will Have to Make 'Tough Decisions'
"There's some very tough decisions the Iranians are going to have to make" in a deal with the West, says Secretary of State.
Abbas: No Framework Has Been Presented Yet
PA Chairman meets British Prime Minister, says that no framework has been presented by the United States.
Egypt Ignores Hamas, Talks with Islamic Jihad
Hamas fumes upon discovering that Egypt contacted the Islamic Jihad directly to broker a ceasefire with Israel.
Official: Malaysian Plane Sent Signals for 4 Hours
American official says that the missing Malaysia Airlines plane sent satellite signals for four hours after disappearing.
Academic Boycott? Ariel U Holds Int'l Conference
Amid claims that there is a boycott of Israel, Ariel University held a conference which was attended by researchers from around the world.
Kerry: A Mistake for Israel to Demand Recognition
Secretary of State thinks it is a “mistake” for Israel to demand that the PA recognize it as a Jewish state in order to achieve peace.
IAF Hits Seven Gaza Terror Targets
IAF aircraft hit seven terror targets in Gaza after rocket attacks continue despite "ceasefire."
'Arab University Will be a Hotbed for Terrorists'
Professor David Bukay of Haifa University warns against a plan by the Finance Ministry to establish an Arab only university in Sakhnin.
Discussion Turns into a Brawl on Jordanian TV
Two Jordanian commentators argue about the civil war in Syria, then fight when one of them calls Bashar Al-Assad names.
Saudi King Holding Daughters Against Their Will?
UN receives complaints about Saudi princesses being held against their will, but it could be a while before anything is done.
UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire, Urges 'Restraint'
UN Secretary-General condemns the rocket attacks from Gaza, then urges all sides "to exercise maximum restraint."
Iran Says Russia Will Build 2 Plants in Bushehr
Russia has signed a preliminary deal to build at least two more nuclear power plants in Bushehr, says Iranian media.
Cameron: I'm a Staunch Supporter of Israel
At press conference with Netanyahu, British PM says that "Palestinian statehood can never come about through violence or terror."
Abbas Blames Israel for Gaza Escalation
PA Chairman says the Israeli military caused an "escalation" in Gaza, ignores rocket attacks on south.
Jordanian MPs: Release Naharayim Terrorist
Lower house of Jordan's parliament demands release of Ahmed Daqamseh, who murdered seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997.
Netanyahu: Do Whatever's Necessary to Restore Calm
Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs the defense establishment to do whatever necessary to restore the quiet to Israel’s south.
MK Muallem: Leave Gaza in the Dark
MK Shuli Muallem (Jewish Home): For every rocket fired towards Israel, Gaza should receive an hour of darkness.
Islamic Jihad: Attack Us and We'll Up the Ante
Islamic Jihad threatens to fire long-range rockets at Israel if the IDF strikes in Gaza.
Mayors Unimpressed by Bibi's 'Enclave Plan'
Idea of applying Dutch-Belgian enclave model to Israel and the PA "sounds like an April Fools' joke," says mayor of Baarle-Nassau.
UN Chief: Rouhani Not Living Up to His Promises
UN Secretary-General says that Iran's President has failed to fulfill his promises to allow greater freedom of expression.
Syria: Jihadists Execute 22 People in Aleppo
Jihadists from the ISIS execute 22 people after taking control of a town in Aleppo province.
Poll: Most Israelis Don't Trust Kerry
Israeli Jews and Arabs alike believe that Kerry isn't taking Israel's security into account, finds monthly Peace Index poll.
Cruise Operator Cancels Tunisia Stops
Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer make port calls in Tunisia after Israelis were barred from entering the country.
