UN Chief Urged to Condemn Khamenei's Remarks
Jewish lawyers ask Ban Ki-moon to condemn Khamenei's comments that Israel is "rabid dog".
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Ahmadinejad Challenges Rouhani to Public Debate
Former Iranian President challenges successor to a debate intended to defend his record in office.
Report: U.S. May Let Iran Continue Enriching
The White House is examining ways to enable Iran to have its own “domestic” uranium enrichment program.
Zarif: Netanyahu is 'Desperate' Following Deal
Iran's foreign minister says Israel's prime minister "deceived the world for a long time" about the Iranian nuclear program.
Britain's New Iran Envoy Visits Tehran
Britain's new envoy to Tehran visits Iran, the first British diplomat to do so since 2011.
Nasrallah: No Israeli Strike Without U.S. Approval
Hezbollah leader predicts Israel won't attack Iran without U.S. approval, accuses Netanyahu of "psychological warfare."
White House: No New Sanctions
White House: Passing new sanctions on Iran, even with a delayed launch date, would give Iran an excuse to undermine the interim deal.
EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA
The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.
Actor and Comedian Sefi Rivlin Dies at 66
Sefi Rivlin, one of Israel's most successful comedians and a longtime member of the Likud party, dies at 66 of throat cancer.
Senators Still Pushing for New Iran Sanctions
U.S. senators are working to pass new sanctions on Iran by end of December, are not buying Obama's warnings.
Samantha Power Welcomes Israel to UNHRC
"For far too long Israel has been unfairly excluded" at the UN, says American ambassador.
Israel Asks Germany to Keep Art in Jewish Hands
Deputy FM Elkin urges Germany to give any Jewish-owned art from Munich trove to Jewish or Israeli museums if heirs are not found.
Syrian Rebels Capture Christian Town, Kidnap Nuns
Syrian rebels, including jihadist groups, capture the historic Christian town of Maalula north of Damascus.
Hezbollah Slams Israel's 'Racist' Bedouin Plan
Lebanon-based Hezbollah group says "Prawer-Begin Plan" is another chapter in Israel's plans to "Judaize" the Negev.
Car Bomb Defused Near Egypt's Capital
Egyptian forces defuse a bomb placed in a car and primed to explode on a roadside near the capital Cairo.
Abbas Phones Deri: We Want Peace
PA chairman phones Shas chairman, tells him he wants to advance peace process.
Lebanon to Place Tripoli Under Military Control
Lebanon decides to put the northern city of Tripoli under the command of the military in a bid to end sectarian clashes.
Rock-Throwing Terrorists Target Jerusalem Bus
Arabs hurl rocks at a bus in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem. No injuries reported.
Officials: Olmert a 'Continuous Failure'
Officials close to Prime Minister Netanyahu hit back at former PM Ehud Olmert who said Netanyahu was "declaring war" on the U.S.
Mortar Shell Hits Damascus School
A mortar shell hits the French school in the Syrian capital, children in class miraculously escape without injuries.
Iran, World Powers May Meet Again Next Week
Iran and world powers are likely to meet next week to discuss implementation of Geneva deal, says Deputy Iranian FM.
PA Security Forces Arrest 20 Salafists
PA security forces arrest 20 Salafists, hours after Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group announces presence in Judea and Samaria.
Egypt’s New Draft Constitution Approved
Egypt’s new draft constitution approved for a referendum. Elections to follow in mid-2014.
Israel Looking for Proof that Iran Violating Deal
The Sunday Times says that PM Netanyahu has ordered intelligence to find "the smoking gun" proving that Iran is breaking the deal it signed.
Demonstrators Target JNF Event in Toronto
Protesters slam "Israeli apartheid" outside JNF annual dinner in Toronto.
Herzog to Push Netanyahu to Make Concessions
"Abbas has a real desire to achieve peace," claims opposition leader after meeting PA chief in Ramallah.
Taxpayers Paying for Netanyahu's Pool
The Israeli taxpayer is paying too much for Netanyahu's official and private residences, shows expenditure report.
PA: Cancel Building Tenders Or Talks Over
PA claims Israel didn't really cancel construction tenders announced several weeks ago, threatens to end talks.
Netanyahu: I Will Not be Silent on Iran
PM responds to Olmert: "When I see that interests vital to the security of Israel's citizens are in danger, I will not be silent."
Hagel Concerned Over New Egypt Protest Law
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel phones his Egyptian counterpart, voices concerns about new law that curbs protests.
Washington Post Critical of Iran-West Deal
The deal with Iran "makes several major concessions to Tehran," warns the Washington Post.
U.S. to Destroy Syrian Chemical Weapons at Sea
The United States will destroy the most dangerous of Syria’s chemical weapon stockpile on a ship at sea, says OCPW.
Ban Concerned Over Tensions Between Israel and PA
UN chief says Israeli construction is "cause for very grave concern", says it risks collapse of peace talks.
Rouhani: We Won't Dismantle Nuclear Facilities
Iran's President declares that there is no way his country will dismantle its nuclear facilities in permanent deal.
Tibi: Liberman 'An Immigrant Who Stole Land'
MK Ahmed Tibi slams Foreign Minister, who said that Bedouin stole state land.
'Weakness Leads to Violence'
"If anyone thought the Palestinians’ aspirations end in Judea and Samaria, this was the promo," says Jewish Home after 'Day of Rage'.
Syria Jihadists Execute Members of Rival Faction
In the latest atrocity of the Syrian civil war, Al-Qaeda-linked rebels execute the commander of a rival rebel faction and six of his men.
Saudi Cleric: Driving Ban Protects Against Evil
The grand mufti of Saudi Arabia says the country's long-standing ban on women driving protects society from "evil".
Netanyahu: Iran is the Darkness, We're the Light
PM Netanyahu says Iran is “the greatest darkness” threatening the world, promises Israel will be the “light to the nations”.
Lebanon: Israel Launched a 'Cyberwar' Against Us
Lebanese parliamentary committee claims Israeli spying devices have infiltrated UNIFIL and army networks.
