Four People Killed in Egypt Protests
Four people are dead as millions hit the streets in Egypt on the anniversary of Morsi's inauguration.
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Egypt Prepares for Protests
Egypt prepares for a “million man protest” against President Morsi. More than 22 million have signed a petition demanding his departure.
Indiana: 3 Children Hurt at Jewish Camp
Three children injured, one critically, as a result of lightning strike at a Jewish summer camp in northwest Indiana.
Progress or Stalemate in Peace Talks?
Jordan-based newspaper reports that Israel has agreed to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria. PA and Israeli leaders: No progress yet.
Ariel Mayor: McDonald's Will Only Hurt Itself
Fast food chain McDonald’s is the biggest loser from its own decision to boycott the city of Ariel, says Mayor Eliyahu Shviro.
Ecuador's President: No Decision Yet on Snowden
Ecuador's president says his government has yet to consider whether to admit U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Amnesty Calls for Campaign Against Gaza Executions
Amnesty calls on the public to mail Gaza’s Hamas rulers and protest the hanging of two local men.
MKs' Salaries to be Cut by Only 1%
Knesset committee reverses decision to cut MKs' salaries by 10%. MK Calderon: I will donate the remaining 9%.
Muslim Brotherhood Member Killed in Egypt
A member of Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood shot dead in an attack on the group's office in Zakazik.
U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform
The U.S. Senate passes an immigration reform that will put 11 million undocumented people on a path to earning citizenship.
Hamas Official 'Complains' About Israeli 'Siege'
Hamas official Ghazi Hamad meets a delegation from Turkey, and complains about the Israeli 'siege' on Gaza.
Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem
Kerry arrives in Israel, meets Netanyahu as part of his efforts to restart peace negotiations.
Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah
Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Resume Communications
Islamic Jihad and Hamas resume communications, three days after Jihad severed ties with Hamas.
Khamenei: West Should Stop its 'Stubborn' Attitude
If the West wasn't so stubborn, the Iranian nuclear issue would be resolved, claims Supreme Leader.
Report: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels Within a Month
CIA moving weapons from a network of secret warehouses, plans to start arming Syrian rebels, according to officials.
Dagan: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!
It's not wise to threaten Syrian President Bashar Assad at the present time, says former Mossad chief in response to PM's remarks.
Lieberman: Abbas Only Wants to Go to the UN
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not interested in reaching a peace agreement with Israel, charges Yisrael Beytenu chairman.
Morsi Admits: I've Made Some Errors
Political polarization in Egypt is threatening the country’s democracy, says Morsi ahead of planned protests by opposition.
Russia Withdraws Military Personnel from Syria
Russia has withdrawn all its military personnel from Syria and left its Tartus naval center unstaffed.
Nelson Mandela on Life Support
Former South African president's condition continues to deteriorate.
White House Hosts Israel-Hating Radical Muslim
White House officials met this month with Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, a deputy of radical Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi.
Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel
Gaza's premier says that neither the "siege" nor the wars will convince Arabs to recognize Israel.
Abbas Planning Another UN Move
Israel believes that Abbas's willingness to meet Netanyahu may be a ploy to buy time so he can make more unilateral moves at the UN.
Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot
German authorities stage raids after uncovering an alleged Islamist plot to carry out attacks using model airplanes.
PM: Peace Must be Achieved Through Negotiations
"Our goal is not just to enter and put a check mark to show that we've begun negotiations," Netanyahu tells Georgian Prime Minister.
Iran Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network
Security forces in Iran have dismantled a terrorist and sabotage network in Shiraz, says semi-official ISNA news agency.
Jerusalem Resident Convicted of Aiding Hizbullah
Assam Mashahra, an Arab from Jerusalem, was convicted of charges of conspiring to deliver information to the enemy.
AG Asked to Investigate MK Who Called for Intifada
Young leadership of the Bayit Yehudi asks Attorney General to investigate inciting remarks by MK Afou Agbaria.
White House to Russia: Expel Snowden, Now
White House urges Russia to expel Edward Snowden without delay, saying Moscow has a "clear legal basis" for his expulsion.
Fischer Taken to Hospital After Feeling Unwell
Outgoing Bank of Israel Governor is suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, says the Tel Hashomer Hospital.
UN Concerned as Lebanon Violence Continues
UN Secretary General expresses concern over the sectarian violence in Lebanon, which has intensified in recent days.
Hamas: Ousting Assad More Important
Ousting Syrian President is more important than “liberating Palestine”, says a senior member of the Hamas terror group.
Elected Arab MK Calls for Intifada
MK Afou Agbaria publicly called for an Arab Intifada during the heated discussion on a law legalizing Bedouin land grabs.
Syrian Rebels: Chemical Weapons Used in Damascus
Syrian government forces reportedly used chemical weapons against rebel-controlled areas in two Damascus neighborhoods.
Abbas Willing to Talk to Netanyahu
After refusing to talk to Israel for three years, Abbas caves in to pressure from Kerry, agrees to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
France Arrests Six Members of Terrorist Cell
Six people arrested Paris are member of a suspected cell allegedly planning terrorist acts on French soil.
Knesset Approves Giveaway to Bedouin
Knesset approves the first reading of the bill to legalize Bedouin settlement in the Negev, Arab MKs tear up the bill.
Lebanon: 6 Killed in Clashes with Radicals
Six Lebanese soldiers killed in a clash with supporters of a radical Sunni Muslim sheikh opposed to Hizbullah.
Gaza: Islamic Jihad Cuts Off Ties with Hamas
Islamic Jihad suspends ties with Hamas, says Hamas is responsible for the death of one of the group's members.
