Court Releases Convicted Terrorist
Court rules that terrorist who planned a suicide attack in Tel Aviv will be released, saying the State violated an agreement with the PA.
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Israel and Turkey Close to a Compensation Deal
Turkish and Israeli officials have come "close" to a deal on compensation for the 2010 raid on the Mavi Marmara.
Survivors Say 'Never Again' at Mauthausen
Leaders and Nazi camp survivors commemorate the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria.
Minister Shalom: Add Hizbullah to EU Terror List
Water and Energy Minister Silvan Shalom speaks at WJC plenary, calls for tougher punishment for anti-Semitism.
Elkin Calls Out Google for Recognizing 'Palestine'
Deputy FM calls on Google to reconsider its decision to use the name "Palestine" instead of "Palestinian Territories".
Official: US Knew About Airstrikes After the Fact
Intelligence official says the U.S. was not given any warning before the airstrikes in Syria allegedly carried out by Israel.
Syrian Minister: All Possibilites Open
Syria's Information Minister says that alleged Israeli attack "opens the door to all possibilities."
WJC President: Hungarian Jews Considering Leaving
World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder warns that rising anti-Semitism in Hungary is causing local Jews to consider leaving.
Hungarian PM: Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban tells WJC that anti-Semitism is"unacceptable and intolerable".
Hamas Continues to Crackdown on Salafists
Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have arrested several radical Salafists for "security and criminal rulers".
Livni and Kerry Meet to Talk Peace
Justice Minister Tzipi Livni meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss reviving the Middle East peace process.
S&P Downgrades Israel's Local Currency Rating
S&P lowers Israel’s long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings to 'A+/A-1'. Lapid unfazed.
Erdogan: No Doubt Assad Used Chemical Weapons
Turkish Prime Minister says there is no doubt that Assad has used chemical weapons and that he'll discuss this with Obama.
Hotovely: Arabs Don't Want Peace
Deputy Transportation Minister says the attempted terror attack near Mitzpeh Yericho is proof that the PA is not interested in peace.
Hagel: U.S. Not Ruling Out Arming Syrian Rebels
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acknowledges his government is no longer ruling out arming Syrian rebels.
General: Situation is Fragile, No 'Third Intifada'
Former IDF commander in Judea and Samaria: the security situation remains "fragile" but I don't believe there will be a third intifada.
Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel
A Syrian citizen who was wounded in the country’s civil war was brought by IDF soldiers to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.
It's Official: Deri Named Shas Leader
MK Aryeh Deri officially named as the leader of the Shas party, replacing Eli Yishai who chaired the party over the last 13 years.
U.S. Releases Pictures of Benghazi Attack Suspects
FBI releases pictures of three men who were present during the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi.
Bereaved Dad: Release Terrorists, Get Attacks
The terror attack at the Tapuach Junction is a direct result of Israel releasing terrorists, says bereaved father from Haifa.
UN's Envoy to Syria Plans to Quit
Syria peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is on the verge of quitting amid growing frustration at deadlocked efforts to end the conflict.
UNIFIL: Hizbullah Replacing Lebanese Troops
The number of Lebanese troops along the border with Israel has decreased and Hizbullah is taking over, warns UNIFIL.
Widow: If the State Doesn't Respond, We Will
Tzofia Borovsky, the widow of Evyatar Borovsky, calls on Israel to respond to the terror attack which killed her husband.
Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army
An Israeli citizen entered Lebanon and was arrested by the Lebanese army. He will be returned after being interrogated.
Olmert: Hizbullah May Already Have Some Chemicals
Former PM says that Hizbullah may already be in possession of chemical weapons given to it by the Syrian regime.
Buffett Buys Remains of Israeli Company
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. pays $2.05 billion cash to buy the 20 percent it did not already own of the Israeli company Iscar.
Activist: Terrorists Should be Put to Death
Baruch Marzel says the terrorist who killed Evyatar Borovsky at the Tapuach Junction should not have been left alive.
Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper Dies
Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper passed away Monday night at the age of 88.
Hungary: Head of Group Victim of Assault
The head of a Hungarian minority rights group named after Raoul Wallenbeg was assaulted by anti-Semitic football fans.
U.S.: Much Work Needed on Syria
White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.
UAV Didn't Come from Lebanon, Claims Official
Lebanese security official denies that a drone downed by Israel last week had been sent from Lebanon.
Qatar Hints at Support for Swaps as Part of Peace
U.S. Secretary of State hosts talks with Arab League officials as part of his attempts to renew the Middle East peace process.
Russian Plane Targeted by Missiles Over Syria
Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.
Ben-Eliezer: Hizbullah Receiving Chemical Weapons
MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer says the regime in Syria has begun to transfer chemical weapons to Hizbullah.
Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel
A Syrian man who was wounded in the ongoing civil war in his country was transferred to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.
Gaza Salafists Protest Relatives Arrests
Dozens of Gazans rally in central Gaza, demanding Hamas release their detained Salafist relatives.
US Looking for Persons of Interest in Boston Probe
Investigators are pursuing other "persons of interest" possibly linked to the Boston Marathon bombings, U.S. lawmakers say.
Shaked's Anti-Terrorist Bill Approved for Vote
Ministerial Committee approves MK Ayelet Shaked's bill which would prevent terrorists from filing lawsuits against the State of Israel.
Piron Blasted for 'Fridays Off' Plan
Education Minister Rabbi Shai Piron faces flak over a news report that he plans to turn Fridays into a day off from school.
Terrorists Fire Qassam Rocket at Southern Israel
Rocket fired by terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza explodes in Eshkol Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.
