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.
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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.
Iran: We Can Destroy 'Every Spot' in Israel
Senior Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami says Iran is keeping its finger on the trigger and is ready to destroy Israel.
Moshe Abutbul Wins Beit Shemesh Re-Vote
Hareidi candidate Moshe Abutbul defeats Eli Cohen by a margin of some 1,000 votes in Beit Shemesh second election.
Jordan's PM Blames Israel for Judge's Shooting
The Israeli government is "completely responsible" for the shooting of Jordanian judge, says Jordan's PM Abdullah Nsur.
Bomb Explodes Outside Israeli Embassy in Cairo
Home-made bomb explodes in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo. No one hurt.
Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel
Kassam rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council.
Amnesty: Syrian Regime Starving 'Palestinians'
Syrian forces are committing war crimes in the Yarmouk camp, says Amnesty International in new report.
France to Return 3 Looted Paintings to Owners
France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.
Jordan Threatens 'Measures' Over Judge's Death
Jordan says it will take “firm measures” against Israel in the wake of the death of a judge who was shot dead trying to carry out an attack.
Danon: Netanyahu Behaving Like Sharon
Deputy Defense Minister says Kerry's framework "is trying to turn us into Meretz. That's not going to happen."
Fatah Officer Shot Dead in Lebanon
Jamil Zeidan, a high-ranking military official from Abbas’s Fatah faction, killed by gunmen in a "refugee camp" in southern Lebanon.
Cameron's Israel Visit is On
Officials confirm that British Prime Minister will visit Israel this week, where he will meet Netanyahu and address the Knesset.
Israeli Arrested for Selling Equipment to Iran
65-year-old Israeli detained for trying to sell paragliding equipment to Iran under the guise of "sporting equipment."
Israelis on a Cruise Refused Entry to Tunisia
Israeli tourists aboard a cruise ship prevented from entering Tunisia during a port call, due to "a procedural problem."
U.S. Condemns Iran Over Weapons Ship
Iran's attempt to send weapons to Gaza is a violation of a UN Security Council resolution, says White House spokesman Jay Carney.
Fatah Backs Abbas's Refusal to Recognize Israel
The Revolutionary Council of Fatah backs Abbas's "refusal to recognize the Jewishness of the State of Israel."
Shots Fired At Beit El Home
Arabs fire shots at home in the town of Beit El. No one hurt, but damage caused to window.
Fatah: We Have Not Ruled Out Military Options
Senior Fatah official tells Hezbollah television that a violent struggle against Israel isn't out of the question.
Syrian Rebels Release Nuns Kidnapped in December
A group of nuns who were kidnapped by rebels released in exchange for women prisoners who were held in regime jails.
Saudi Man Given 8 Years for Inciting on Twitter
Saudi Islamist given 8 years for inciting "families of those arrested for security reasons to protest".
Ariel: No Jew Will be Uprooted
Housing Minister responds to Netanyahu's comments that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of Israel in a peace agreement.
Elkin: '1967 Lines' Are a 'Red Line'
Likud MKs will strongly oppose any negotiations that are based on the indefensible pre-1967 borders, warns Deputy Foreign Minister.
Arab League Backs Abbas on Recognition of Israel
Israel’s demand that it be recognized as a Jewish state is an “attempt to foil the talks”, claims head of Arab League.
'There Are Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Gaza'
"If Israel violates the truce, we fire our rockets," warns the head of a Gaza-based jihadist group.
Netanyahu Looking Into 'Enclave Peace Plan'
Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly looking into the option of applying a Dutch-Belgian enclave model to the peace agreement with the PA.
Students in Canada's Capital Boycott Hummus
Students at University of Ottawa campaign to have Sabra hummus banned because of its alleged connection with “Israel apartheid.”
Palin Urges Tougher Approach Towards Putin
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke," says former Republican vice presidential candidate.
Deputy British PM Opposes Kosher Slaughter Ban
"No government of which I’m part" will ban shechita, says Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
Danon: Likud Builds, it Does Not Destroy
Deputy Defense Minister responds to PM Netanyahu, who said that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of a peace deal.
U.S.: No Need for PA to Recognize Israel
State Department spokeswoman says the U.S. believes there is no need for the PA to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
Video: Saudi Provides Inside Look at Rebel War
A Saudi who fought in Syria reveals that the jihadist factions are fighting one another, not Assad.
Erdogan Threatens to Ban YouTube, Facebook
Amid pressure over corruption scandal, Turkey's prime minister threatens to take Internet censorship even further.
Susan Rice to Visit Israel in May
White House announces that National Security Adviser will travel to Israel in May. Last month she blasted Israel for criticizing Kerry.
