White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting
White House confirms that President Obama will host PM Netanyahu on March 3.
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Hamas Upset with Books that Recognize 'Zionists'
Hamas takes issue with new books used by UNRWA that convince students "to accept the Zionist enemies."
U.S. Intel Chief: Syria an Apocalyptic Disaster
National Intelligence Director James Clapper provides gloomy picture of Syrian war in hearing at the Senate.
Dagan: Demand for Recognition is 'Nonsense'
Former Mossad chief dismisses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s demand that the PA recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
Cameron Cancels Israel Visit
British Prime Minister cancels a planned trip to Israel and the PA next week to deal with devastating floods in England.
Israel Joins Powerful UN Human Rights Groups
Israel participates, for the first time, in JUSCANZ, a UN grouping which advises the UN Human Rights Council.
Edelstein: There's No Peace Partner
Knesset Speaker publishes letter of support for planned nationalist march in E1. "We cannot bury our heads in the sand," he says.
Obama Promises Tough Action on Sanctions Violators
Obama says he will come down "like a ton of bricks" on firms that violate the sanctions on Iran.
Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization
Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.
EU Parliament President: Boycotts Solve Nothing
Martin Schultz, the president of the European Parliament, rejects the idea of a boycott against Israel.
Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and Railway
PA announces several new transportation related projects and is even seeking to expand into areas under Israeli control.
Danish Speaker Downplays Decision to Skip Israel
Row with Israel over visit is "a storm in a cup of water", says Danish parliament speaker.
MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the Coalition
Hareidi MK Uri Maklev says a divided coalition cannot function, presents a selection of quotes to prove his point.
Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist
Washington Post presents video which purportedly shows commandos capturing Al-Qaeda operative Anas al-Libi.
Power Promises to Fight to Get Israel on UNSC
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations promises she will “not give up” on getting Israel a seat on the UN Security Council.
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft hit several targets in Gaza, hours after two rockets hit southern Israel.
British Muslim Jailed for Threatening Prince Harry
Ashraf Islam, a Muslim convert, jailed for three years for plotting to kill Prince Harry.
Iran Announces Powerful New Centrifuges
Iran's atomic chief says his country developed centrifuges which are 15 times more powerful than those currently being used.
Pentagon Not Concerned by Iran's Threats
The Pentagon has no information that Iranian are approaching the Atlantic, says Pentagon spokesman.
Gaza Rocket Hits Southern Israel
Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in an open area of the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.
Bennett: We're Making History
Jewish Home chairman hails the new draft law as “an historic change”. Shaked Committee to begin voting Monday on new draft law.
Failed Ukrainian Hijacker Charged in Turkey
Istanbul court charges Ukrainian over his failed attempt to force a Turkish airliner to land in Sochi.
Ministers Reject Regev's Annexation Bill
Ministerial Committee for Legislation votes down MK Miri Regev’s bill calling for Israeli sovereignty on Judea and Samaria.
Egypt Breaks Up Brotherhood 'Military Wing'
Egypt announces it broke up a "military wing" of the Muslim Brotherhood, which was formed to attack policemen.
Hungarian Jews Pull Out of Holocaust Memorial
Hungary's largest Jewish organization pulls out of Holocaust memorial year, says PM Orban is "ignoring" the sensitivities of survivors.
Iran Agrees to Provide Info on Nuclear Program
Iran agrees to provide the IAEA with additional information in its probe of suspicions that Tehran worked on nuclear weapons.
Number of Christians Joining the IDF On the Rise
84 Arab Christians joined the IDF in the last half of 2013 and the numbers are expected to rise.
'Coalition Agreement Says No Criminal Sanctions'
Deputy Education Minister reminds Lapid that he agreed not to impose criminal sanctions on hareidi draft evaders.
Turkish FM: Israel, Turkey Close to Normalization
Turkey and Israel are the closest they have been to a normalization of relations since the Marmara incident, says Ahmet Davutoglu.
Libya's Former Prosecutor General Shot Dead
Libya's former prosecutor general shot dead in the city of Derna, the latest in a string of assassinations.
Washington Plays Down Iranian Navy's Threats
U.S. defense official casts doubt on Iranian claims that ships were approaching American maritime borders.
Khamenei: U.S. Would Overthrow Us if it Could
Iran's Supreme Leader attacks the United States over its "controlling and meddlesome" attitude.
Hareidi MKs to Lapid: Go Ahead, Quit
"We would be delighted if Lapid resigns from the government," says MK Moses in response to Finance Minister's threats.
Popular Egyptian Activist to Run for President
Hamdeen Sabbahi, who came in third in the 2012 elections, announces he will run again.
Jordanian Parliament: No to Recognition of Israel
Jordanian parliament expresses support for PA's demands, rejects Israeli demand that it be recognized as a Jewish state.
State Dept. Welcomes Liberman's Comments on Kerry
State Department spokeswoman welcomes Liberman's remarks that Kerry "is a true friend of Israel".
IMF: Failure of Peace Talks Will Hurt PA Economy
New IMF report says that success in peace talks could boost the PA’s economic growth, but failure could cause increased debt.
Kerry Hails Lapid Over 'Brave' Stance on Peace
Secretary of State tells MK Ofer Shelah of Yesh Atid: "Lapid is saying courageous things about the peace process."
Czech Police: Weapons in Embassy Were Decades Old
Czech police say that the weapons and explosives discovered at the PA Embassy in Prague date back to the Cold War.
Iran: Arak Reactor Could be Modified
Iran's nuclear chief says the unfinished Arak reactor could be modified to produce less plutonium in a bid to reassure the West.
