Recognizing Israel Like 'Legalizing Racism'
PLO official claims that recognizing Israel as a Jewish state would "deny the Palestinians' rights."
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Egypt's Sisi: I'll Run if the People Demand It
Egypt's popular army chief says he would run for president if the people demand it and the military supports him.
Abbas: No Jerusalem, No Peace
PA Chairman says there will be no peace with Israel unless eastern Jerusalem is the capital of the future Palestinian state.
Deputy Libyan Minister Assassinated
Hassan al-Droui, Libya's deputy minister of industry, shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of Tripoli.
General: Hezbollah Can Target All of Israel
Hezbollah has dramatically improved its missile capabilities, claims senior commander in Revolutionary Guards.
Lebanese Minister: Less Evil without Sharon
Lebanon's Social Affairs Minister says former PM "made his life the source of death and suffering of others."
Sharon's Coffin to be Brought to the Knesset
Ministerial Committee on Symbols and Ceremonies announces funeral details for former PM Sharon, who died at age 85.
Turkey: Assad and Jihadists Are 'Partners'
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu claims that the Assad regime is collaborating with Al-Qaeda affiliate ISIS.
Tunisia's Islamist Prime Minister Resigns
Tunisia's Prime Minister resigns as part of a plan to end months of political deadlock.
Egypt: Prison Sentences for Brotherhood Supporters
63 Muslim Brotherhood supporters given three years on charges including rioting and weapons possession.
Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail Without Iran
Rouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.
Shurat HaDin Threatens Action Over ASA Boycott
Shurat HaDin - Israel Law Center notifies ASA that Israeli professors plan to sue it over its promoting a boycott of Israel.
ADL Urges FIFA Action Over Chilean Team's Jersey
ADL urges FIFA to hold the Chilean El Palestino Club soccer team accountable for its shirt which presents Israel as "Palestinian territory".
Mubarak's Last PM: I'll Run if Sisi Doesn't
Former Egyptian President's last prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, says he'll run for president if the army chief does not.
Deri: No to Hurting Judea and Samaria
Shas chairman says he will oppose any peace agreement that harms Jews in Judea and Samaria, takes a shot at Jewish Home party.
Merkel to Visit Israel at Netanyahu's Invitation
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu phones German Chancellor, invites her to Israel for annual talks between the two governments.
Iran, World Powers Resume Talks on Geneva Deal
Iranian, EU and U.S. negotiators gather in Geneva for their highest-level talks since the nuclear deal was reached.
French Court Upholds Ban on Muslim Face Veil
French court convicts woman for wearing a full-face veil in public, rejects bid to have the country's burqa ban declared unconstitutional.
Syria: ISIS Vows to 'Crush' Other Rebel Groups
Al-Qaeda-affiliated group urges fighters to “crush” other rebel groups, as another jihadist group urges unity to fight Assad.
Hamas Releases Fatah Prisoners in Gesture
Gaza's Hamas government frees seven imprisoned Fatah members, part of efforts to mend relations between the longtime rivals.
Labor MK Slams Bennett as Knesset Rejects Law
Knesset votes down MK Hilik Bar's bill to prevent annexation of Judea and Samaria. Bar to Bennett: Stop terrorizing the public!
Obama Invites Merkel to Washington
President Obama invites German Chancellor to Washington, hoping to mend fences after revelations of U.S. eavesdropping on her cellphone.
Russia Again Vetoes Resolution on Syria
For the fifth time, Russia uses its veto power to block a statement that would have condemned Assad for "barrel bomb" attacks.
Guantanamo Detainee May Have Organized Benghazi
Abu Sufyan bin Qumu, a leading Libyan terrorist, named as possible key organizer of 2012 Benghazi attack.
Peace Now: Demolish Esh Kodesh
Leftist organization Peace Now demands that Israel destroy the village of Esh Kodesh in response to Tuesday's violence in Kusra.
Israeli Policy on Illegals to Remain Unchanged
The Israeli government’s policy towards illegal infiltrators will remain unchanged despite their ongoing protests, decide officials.
Dispute on Centrifuges Disrupts Iran-P5+1 Talks
Negotiations on implementing the deal to freeze parts of Iran's nuclear program have run into problems over centrifuge research.
Video: Rival Syrian Rebels Exchange Insults
Fighting the “moderate” rebels takes precedence over fighting Jews and Christians, says ISIS fighter in two-way radio argument.
Egyptian Officials Kidnapped in the Sinai
Egyptian labor ministry official and three trade union activists kidnapped in the Sinai, in what may be another terrorist attack.
State Dept. Refuses to Comment on PA Incitement
State Department Spokeswoman refuses to "give an analysis of every action" when asked by reporter about PA incitement.
New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support
A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.
Chile: Palestinian Soccer Jersey Angers Jews
Palestino soccer club in Chile's new shirt presents Israel as "Palestinian territory". Local Jews outraged.
U.S.: Iran Helping Assad 'Brutalize' His People
United States accuses Iran of helping "brutalize" Syria, says it should take "steps" to participate in Geneva peace conference.
New Law Would Make Ease Return of Looted Art
German state Bavaria drafting a law to ease the return of Nazi-looted art to its rightful owners.
First Batch of Chemicals Shipped Out of Syria
Syria moves the first batch of chemical weapon materials out of the country, reports OPCW.
Livni to Bennett: Don't Preach to Me About Rights
Justice Minister accuses Bennett and other "radicals" of sabotaging the peace process, after Bennett rejects the pre-1967 lines.
Khamenei Bans Chatting Between Unrelated People
Iran’s Supreme Leader bans online chatting between unrelated men and women as Iran's Foreign Minister praises "Iranian democracy."
Iran Not Invited to Syria Peace Talks
United Nations chief sends out invitations to the planned Geneva II peace conference, Iran not on the first list.
American 'Jihad Jane' Given 10-Year Sentence
American woman nicknamed "Jihad Jane" jailed for 10 years after plotting to carry out attacks in Europe and South Asia.
Brotherhood Planned Egyptian 'Revolutionary Guard'
A former member of Al-Qaeda says that a deputy in the Muslim Brotherhood planned a “Revolutionary Guard” modeled after Iran’s unit.
