'Coalition Agreement Says No Criminal Sanctions'
Deputy Education Minister reminds Lapid that he agreed not to impose criminal sanctions on hareidi draft evaders.
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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.
Egypt's Army: Sisi Was 'Misinterpreted'
Egypt's army says a Kuwaiti newspaper "misinterpreted" comments by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that he will run for the presidency.
Rouhani Donates Money to Jewish Hospital
Iranian President donates $170,000 to the country's only Jewish hospital, his second such gesture since taking office.
Former Fatah Strongman Denies Contacts with Israel
Former Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan denies Israeli reports that he had met Netanyahu's envoy.
No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles
Most Syrian shipments to Hezbollah did not make it and that "wasn’t an accident," says former National Security Adviser.
Head of Danish Parliament to Visit PA, Skip Israel
Israel angered as Mogens Lykketoft, Speaker of the Danish parliament, plans to visit Ramallah and Gaza but not Israel.
Obama Lauds Kerry's Peace Efforts
Obama thanks Kerry for his "extraordinary passion" in trying to achieve Israeli-PA peace.
Rocket Hits Eshkol Region, No One Hurt
Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire a rocket at southern Israel. Rocket explodes in an open area of the Eshkol Regional Council.
Galloway Attacks Scarlett Johansson
Anti-Israel British MP says Scarlett Johansson is "an absolute disgrace" for her support of SodaStream.
France Rejects Criticism of Iran Business Trip
France’s Finance Minister says a 116-person delegation of business figures to Iran is “a bet” on the future.
State Department Criticizes Jerusalem Construction
State Department spokeswoman: New construction in Jerusalem is a "unilateral action" that "prejudges issues."
Iran's Atomic Chief: Nuclear Research Continues
The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says the interim deal does not impose restrictions on nuclear research.
Kerry Rules Out 2016 Presidential Run
"This is my last stop," says Secretary of State about his current position.
Peres to Set World Record with Online Class
President Shimon Peres will try set a new record when he delivers the an online civics class to over 6,500 high school students.
British PM: Destruction of Syria's Chemicals Slow
British Prime Minister David Cameron expresses concern over the to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons, says it is going too slow.
U.S. Warns Against Toothpaste Bombs
American and foreign airlines warned that terrorists could try to place explosives disguised as toothpaste on Russia-bound flights.
Report: Egypt's Sisi Confirms Presidential Bid
Egyptian army chief reportedly confirms to Kuwaiti newspaper that he will run for president.
Kerry: I've Been Threatened by Real Bullets
Kerry tells CNN he is unfazed by criticism in Israel over his peace efforts, says he was “threatened by real bullets”.
State Department: Attacks on Kerry Unacceptable
Israeli criticism of Kerry's peace efforts "distort his records and distract from key issues," says State Dept. spokeswoman.
Libya Completes Destruction of Chemical Arsenal
Libya has completely destroyed the chemical arsenal it inherited from ousted leader of Muammar Qaddafi.
Galon: Netanyahu Using Incitement to Derail Talks
Meretz head attacks the government over its refusal to convene a committee with the PA to discuss incitement against Israel.
Hamas Redeploys Forces Along Border with Israel
Hamas has redeployed its security forces along the border with Israel to prevent rocket fire.
Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks
Permanent nuclear agreement is possible if the West is "honest and serious", says Iranian President.
Erekat: Israel is 'Racist' and Should be Punished
The world should rise against Israel’s "racist" regime, says the man who is in charge of peace talks on behalf of the PA.
Regev Promises Bill to Annex Judea and Samaria
MK Miri Regev tells "Mothers' Vigil" that she will bring forward a bill to the Knesset that would have Israel annex Judea and Samaria.
State Dept. Warns Against Travel to Yesha
The United States encourages Israel to release terrorists, but warns its citizens against traveling to the region due to "violence".
Israel Rejects Joint Committee on PA Incitement
Steinitz turns down offer to convene a committee to discuss PA incitement. "If they're serious, they should just stop it," he says.
Knesset Committee Approves 2014 Defense Budget
Defense budget for 2014 approved, including an increase of 750 million shekels to improve the IDF’s preparedness.
