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Egypt Probes Company Over Alleged 'Terror Ad'
Egyptian prosecutors probing Vodafone over claims its advertisement contains coded messages calling for terrorist attacks.
Envoy: We Killed Those Behind Argentina Bombings
Former Israeli ambassador says Israel killed most of those behind 1990s terror attacks on Argentine Jewish buildings.
IDF Commander: Arrests Prevented More Attacks
Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division says that Bat Yam terrorists were planning more bombings.
Kerry and Netanyahu Meet for Five Hours
Secretary of State arrives in Israel for tenth visit, attempting to reach a framework for continued peace talks.
IAF Hits Several Targets in Gaza
IAF strikes terrorist targets in Gaza after a rocket exploded in one of the communities along the security fence.
Netanyahu: Time for Abbas to Stop Celebrating
Arrest of PA officer in bus bombing is proof that the PA is directly involved in terrorism, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Egyptian Astrologer: Jews Will be Stronger in 2014
Egyptian astrologer claims: When Saturn enters Sagittarius in December, the Jews will be stronger.
Tnuva Lowers Prices After Government Price Control
Two days after the government announces price controls certain cheeses, Tnuva dairy decides to lower prices for all white cheeses.
Moderate Rebels: Jihadists Working with Assad
Western-backed Syrian National Coalition accuses an Al-Qaeda-linked group of ties to the Syrian regime.
Bennett Names UN Interpreter as Person of the Year
Jewish Home chairman placed in the #2 spot on Channel 2’s “Politicians of the Year” list for 2013, after Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Arab MKs: No Way Will we Live Under the PA
Arab MKs react angrily to a report that Israel has offered to transfer to the PA areas with a dense Arab population.
Hezbollah Buries Commander Who was Missing
Body of Hezbollah commander Hussein Salah Habib returned to Lebanon after he was tortured and killed by Syrian rebels.
Egypt: 2 Killed in Clashes in Alexandria
Two killed in violent clashes between pro-Islamist protesters and police in Egypt's coastal city of Alexandria.
Poster of Released Terrorist Hangs in Old City
Arabs hang a poster featuring the picture of released terrorist Ahmed Khalaf in the middle of the Old City in Jerusalem.
Iran Deal to be Implemented As of January 20
Experts from Iran and the P5+1 group have chosen January 20 to begin implementing the Geneva deal, reports Iranian media.
'Who Releases Terrorists With No Peace Deal?'
Former Navy chief Eliezer Marom criticizes government for releasing terrorists in what he calls a “political deal”.
Kerry Seeks Peace Framework in Tenth Visit
As Kerry begins 2014 with a trip to the Middle East, State Department official says Israeli construction "creates a lot of questions."
Yechimovich: No Bus Fare? Drink Whipping Cream
MK Shelly Yechimovich has harsh words for Finance Minister Yair Lapid over a rise in public transportation fares.
Egypt Seizes Assets of 500 Brotherhood Leaders
The assets of more than 500 leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood confiscated as crackdown on the movement continues.
Lebanon Arrests Head of Al-Qaeda Affiliated Group
Lebanese army intelligence arrests the leader of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades group, which has fired rockets on Israel.
Syria Death Toll Tops 130,000
More than 130,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, new tally finds.
Cameron and Merkel to Push for Peace
British PM and German Chancellor will make separate visits to Israel in February, part of an international push for a peace agreement.
Livni: Negev and Galilee Better than 'Settlements'
"Isolated settlements" cause Israel to be boycotted, says chief Israeli negotiator.
Hamas PM: No One Can Call Us a Terror Organization
Ismail Haniyeh condemns Egypt's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.
Again: Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas Pipeline
Terrorists in Egypt's restive Sinai blow up a gas pipeline that feeds an industrial area in the region.
Gaza Terrorists Test Fire Long-Range Rockets
Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza test the long-range M-175 rocket, which can reach Tel Aviv.
Egypt to Arab Countries: Blacklist Brotherhood
Egypt, which has blacklisted the Muslim Brotherhood, urges other members of the Arab League to follow suit.
Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites
Iran's Supreme Leader, Turkish PM Erdogan and Roger Waters among those named in 2013 “Top Ten Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel List”.
NBA's Parker Apologizes for 'Reverse Nazi Salute'
"I will certainly never repeat" the anti-Semitic 'quenelle', says Tony Parker after being asked to apologize.
Rouhani Optimistic About Nuclear Talks
Talks between Iran and world powers could generate positive results "within two months", predicts Iran's president.
Israel Complains to UN Over Lebanon Attacks
Israel files a complaint with UN over recent terrorism from Lebanon. "We'll protect our citizens," says ambassador Ron Prosor.
Abbas: No Peace Until All Prisoners Are Released
PA chairman celebrates release of 26 terrorists, personally greets 18 of them who arrived in Ramallah.
Erekat: The Talks Have Failed, Let's Go to the UN
Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of destroying the peace talks, says the PA should seek statehood recognition at the UN.
Kerry 'Appreciates' Israel Releasing Terrorists
As Israel releases 26 terrorists, Secretary of State John Kerry "expresses his appreciation" for that decision.
Kerry 'Deceived Israel', Says Official
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has clarified to the Americans that no Israeli Arab terrorists will be released as a "gesture" to the PA.
Anti-Hezbollah Chants at Funeral of Fmr. Minister
"Hezbollah is the enemy of God," shout mourners during funeral of former minister Mohammed Shatah, who was killed in a car bomb.
MIT Head Rejects ASA's Boycott of Israel
"An academic boycott is antithetical to MIT values," says President Rafael Reif after ASA decides to boycott Israel.
Egypt's President: Elections Within 7 Months
Egypt's interim president, Adly Mansour, says the government is committed to holding elections within seven months.
Anelka: I'm Not an Anti-Semite
Soccer player who gave "reverse Nazi salute" denies that he is anti-Semitic, claims his gesture was "anti-establishment".
