Britain Considering Sending Warplanes to Gulf
Britain is considering stationing warplanes in the Persian Gulf as the confrontation with Iran continues, The Independent reports.
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U.S. Presidential Race Remains Effectively Tied
Reuters/Ipsos daily poll gives Obama 47% support and Republican rival Romney 46% of voters’ support.
Kahlon Meets Netanyahu's Envoy
Minister Moshe Kahlon meets Netanyahu's close friend Natan Eshel, ahead of his final decision on forming a new party.
Iran Completing its Nuclear Activities
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran is completing its nuclear activities despite “negative western media reports.”
Olmert and Livni Call for Government Change
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni meet, say that “a government change” in Israel is necessary.
Erekat: Construction Freeze Not a Condition
PA negotiator claims a freeze on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria is an Israeli obligation, not a condition set by the PA.
France Expels Anti-Semitic Tunisian Imam
France expels Mohammed Hammami, an imam accused of anti-Semitism and of calling to "violent jihad" against women.
U.S. Monitoring Iran's Activities in Sudan
The United States says it is monitoring a visit by two Iranian warships to a Sudanese port this week.
Report: Fayyad to Resign as PA's Prime Minister
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has presented a plan to form a more inclusive factional government.
Netanyahu Believes Cachlon Will Stay with Likud
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu dismisses reports that minister Moshe Cachlon is considering forming his own party.
No Red Tape for Sandy Victims, Promises Obama
"We're going to make sure that we get the help to you as quickly as we can," President Obama tells Hurricane Sandy victims in New Jersey.
Rivlin: Adopt Levy Report, Don't Announce It
Israel should adopt the Levy Report but it does not need to publicly announce that it is doing so, says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.
Assad's Fate is Sealed, Says Barak
Defense Minister Ehud Barak in London: The Assad regime is on a slippery slope.
French Officials Confirm Arafat Exhumation
French officials confirm that criminal investigators will order to exhume former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat's body next month.
Sudan Military: Iran Naval Visit Reflects Ties
The visit of two Iranian naval ships to Sudan reflects strong ties between the countries, according to Sudan's military.
Netanyahu: Iran Strike Would Benefit Arab World
Striking Iran would bring "a feeling of relief" throughout the region, including the Arab world, Netanyahu tells a French magazine.
Two Brooklyn Jews Among Hurricane Sandy Victims
The daughter of a prominent local activist and her male friend crushed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn during Hurricane Sandy.
Syria War Escalates, Army Jets Attack Damascus
A Syrian fighter jet hits targets inside Damascus for the first time as air strikes pounded rebel bastions around the country.
Judea, Samaria Residents Reject Lapid Speech
Residents of Judea and Samaria slam Lapid's plan to keep ‘settlement blocs’ while evicting smaller communities.
Bahrain Follows Qatar, Sends Delegation to Gaza
A high-level Bahraini delegation will arrive in Gaza on Thursday, the Hamas government announces.
Ketzaleh: Our Joint List Will Achieve 15-20 Seats
MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz explains the reasoning behind his decision to be moved down on the party list.
'Joint List Could Bring 50 Seats'
Israel’s former U.S. ambassador believes the joint Knesset list between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu could bring as many as 50 seats.
Israel Releases Another Hunger Striking Terrorist
Israeli authorities release former hunger striker Hasan Safadi, a terrorist detained in Shechem in 2011.
Peres Refuses to Run in Elections Despite Pressure
President Shimon Peres has refused to end his term early and run in the next Knesset elections, despite pressure from left on him to do so.
Egypt Refuses to Upgrade Relations with Israel
Egypt rejected an Israeli request to upgrade the relations between the countries, according to a report in Ma’ariv.
Romney Has Advantage in Ohio
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a two-point advantage in Ohio, according to a Rasmussen poll.
Israel, Greece Conduct Joint Military Exercise
The Israeli Air Force and the Greek Air Force recently concluded a two-day joint exercise on Greek soil.
'Frankenstorm' Hits U.S. East Coast
Hurricane Sandy floods cities along the eastern U.S. coast. One Queens NY resident killed by a fallen tree.
Netanyahu: I'm Not Going Anywhere
Netanyahu at Likud convention: I intend to lead the State of Israel for many years.
Expert: PA Statehood Bid a 'Political Suicide'
The Palestinian Authority’s unilateral bid at the United Nations is a political suicide, according to Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor.
Rocket Barrage from Gaza Hits Eshkol Region
Gaza-based terrorists fired a barrage of 12 rockets at southern Israel in the overnight hours. No physical injuries or damages.
Elkin: Netanyahu Wants to Adopt Levy Report ASAP
PM Netanyahu has expressed interest in adopting the Levy Report as soon as possible, MK Ze’ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva.
Iran Has Advanced UAVs, Claims Defense Minister
Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi says that the UAV that recently penetrated into Israel is not Iran’s most advanced.
Dempsey Arrives in Israel, Meets Barak
Gen. Martin Dempsey arrives in Israel to observe Austere Challenge 12, the largest-ever military exercise between the two countries.
Thousands Evacuated as U.S. Prepares for Sandy
New York authorities order the evacuation of 375,000 people from low-lying coastal areas, more than 7,400 flights cancelled.
Netanyahu, Lieberman Fueled by Fear, Claims Livni
The union between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties is fueled by fear, former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni charges.
Argentina, Iran to Discuss 1994 Bombing Again
Argentine and Iranian representatives will meet to discuss a 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid association in Buenos Aires.
Ben-Ari to Run Together with Marzel and Ben-Gvir
MK Michael Ben-Ari and nationalist activists Baruch Marzel and Itamar Ben Gvir will run on an independent list in the upcoming elections.
Anti-Semitic Party Gains Strength in Ukraine
Svoboda, an anti-Semitic party in Ukraine, has gained strength and passed the electoral threshold.
IAF Airstrikes Target Terror Sites in Gaza
IAF aircraft strike several terror targets in Gaza in retaliation for latest wave of rocket attacks.
