Danon: Kerry's Peace Plan Won't Happen
Deputy Defense Minister says Kerry's plan, as outlined in the New York Times, is "dangerous and detached from reality."
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Israel's UN Envoy: Time to End the Incitement
Ambassador Ron Prosor warns: Any country that does not work to stop the incitement now paves the way for the horrors to come.
Lapid: If Talks Fail, Economy Will be Hurt
Finance Minister dismisses nationalists' warnings against a Palestinian state as "unfounded prophecies of doom."
'Bennett's Dismissal Letter Was Ready to be Sent'
Officials close to PM Netanyahu satisfied that the ultimatum to Bennett worked “faster than they could have imagined”.
Stabbing Attack Foiled in Eastern Jerusalem
Female Arab terrorist tries to stab Border Police officer in Issawiya and is stopped before succeeding.
Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint
Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Kerry, suggests that the Americans “exercise self-restraint” and not attack his country.
Morsi Strikes Defiant Tone as Another Trial Begins
"I am the president of the republic," shouts ousted Egyptian president as he faces trial over his escape from prison in 2011.
Obama: I'll Veto New Iran Sanctions
Obama reiterates that he will veto a new Iran sanctions bill which "threatens to derail" the negotiations on its nuclear program.
Public Most Satisfied with Education Minister
Education Minister Shai Piron is the minister with whose performance the Israeli public is most satisfied, finds new poll.
Meretz Head: Netanyahu Should Dump Bennett
MK Zehava Galon blasts Netanyahu for failing to reprimand Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett, brands Netanyahu a "coward."
Top Egyptian General Assassinated
Egyptian police general assassinated in an attack claimed by the Al-Qaeda inspired group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.
'Peace Partner' Rajoub: Resistance will Continue
Fatah member Jibril Rajoub visits Iran, vows to continue the resistance until a Palestinian state is established.
Hamas to Egypt: Stop the Lies
Hamas denies any connection to Sinai terrorism, calls on Cairo to stop the "lies."
Confirmed: Al-Shabaab Leader Killed
Somali officials confirm that an American missile strike in southern Somalia killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander.
NSA Used 'Angry Birds' to Spy on Users
New Snowden documents reveal: Spy agencies used "leaky" smartphone apps to collect information.
Congress Approves Weapons to 'Moderate' Rebels
Officials: Light arms supplied by the U.S. are flowing to "moderate" Syrian rebels, funding for more has been approved by Congress.
Iran-P5+1 Talks to be Held in New York
Iran and world powers will resume talks next month in New York on reaching a long-term nuclear deal.
Obama Urges the World to Confront Anti-Semitism
Choices mean "choosing to confront bigotry and hatred in all of its forms," says Obama on International Holocaust Day.
Larry King to Help Israeli High-Tech
American television legend joins the Technion in Haifa to establish the Israel Silicon Valley Chambers of Commerce.
Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for Presidency
Egypt's top military body backs Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency. He is expected to resign as army chief within days.
Egypt Announces Early Presidential Elections
Egypt announces early presidential elections which many speculate will be won by military chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Syria to Allow Women, Children to Leave Homs
Syria's regime agrees to allow women and children safe passage from rebel-held areas of the city of Homs.
Tunisia Approves New Constitution
Tunisia's national assembly approves new constitution, three years after the overthrow of ruler Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.
Erekat: There Will be No 'Settlers' in 'Palestine'
As expected, PA reacts with outrage to idea that Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria would be allowed to remain in a Palestinian state.
Libya: Abducted Egyptian Diplomats Freed
Five Egyptian diplomats who were abducted by Libyan former rebels were released late Sunday.
Abbas's Spokesman: Livni Unfit to be a Negotiator
PA spokesman takes issue with Livni's comments that Abbas will "pay the price" for his hardline positions.
Paris Protest Against Hollande Turns Anti-Semitic
Neo-Nazis and Muslims take advantage of "Day of Anger" against French president to vent their hostility against Jews.
Hamas Leader: Third Intifada 'a Matter of Time'
“The intifada will not wait for anyone,” warns Hamas leader Hassan Yousef who was released from an Israeli prison just last week.
U.S. Tries to Take Out Terrorist in Somalia
United States military carries out a missile strike on a senior Al-Shabaab terrorist. It is unclear if the raid was successful.
Report: Arab Hackers Hit Defense Ministry
Israeli cyber security firm tells Reuters hackers broke into an Israeli defense ministry computer. Israeli officials won't comment.
Johansson Won't Back Down from SodaStream Deal
Actress Scarlett Johansson rejects demands that she cancel her advertising campaign for SodaStream.
Iranian Warns Americans Against Attacking
An Iranian lawmaker threatens to turn U.S. bases to "graveyards" if his country comes under attack.
Majdanek Employee Charged with Anti-Semitism
An employee of the museum at the former Majdanek camp and five others charged after placing anti-Semitic posters in Lublin.
Egypt Evacuates Diplomatic Missions in Libya
Egypt evacuates embassy in Tripoli and consulate in Benghazi after kidnappers seized four Egyptian diplomats.
Palestinian Arabs Rally Against Talks with Israel
Leftist PA-based groups organize rallies against peace talks and against Kerry's proposal for a framework.
Death Toll in Egypt's Bloody Saturday Rises to 29
29 dead in Egypt as clashes break out during rival rallies on the anniversary of the 2011 revolt.
Galon Slams Netanyahu: Not a Partner for Peace
Meretz chairwoman attacks PM Netanyahu over his declaration that he will not evict any communities from the Jordan Valley.
Al-Qaeda Head Calls for End to Syria Infighting
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for an end to clashes between jihadists and Islamists fighting to oust Syria’s regime.
Gaza Youth Encouraged to Carry Out Terror Attacks
Suicide terror attacks against the “Zionist enemy” glorified in a televised graduation ceremony for a Hamas youth camp in Gaza.
Anelka Vows to Fight Charges Over Nazi Salute
French soccer player Nicolas Anelka denies making the 'quenelle' gesture, vows to fight the charges against him.
