Arabs Demand Homes Meant for Migron Residents
PA Arabs ask the Supreme Court to give them temporary caravan homes that were allocated for residents of Migron.
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Leftist Doctors' Organization: Don't Attack Iran
The Physicians for Human Rights organization sends letter to Netanyahu and Barak, calling them not to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israeli Strike in Iran: Cyber-attack, Missiles
American blogger Richard Silverstein publishes a document which he claims outlines Israel's war plans against Iran.
Bedouin Appeal Against Legal Jewish Communities
Deputy mayor of Arad criticizes Bedouin from unrecognized villages who petitioned against a decision to build new Jewish communities.
Official: Israel 'Destroying Two-State Solution'
PLO official Hanan Ashrawi charges Israel of destroying the two-state solution with its expansionist settlement policy in Jerusalem.
Dichter Will Give More Support for Iran Strike
Avi Dichter's appointment as Minister of Home Front Defense was aimed at giving Netanyahu additional support for a military strike in Iran.
Former Syrian PM: Assad Only Controls 30% of Syria
Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab, who defected last week, says the Assad’s regime now controls only 30 percent of the country.
Iran: Israel Won't Launch 'Stupid' Attack
Iranian officials dismiss the possibility that Israel will attack Iran, say such a move would be "stupid".
Did Morsi Fire Defense Officials Because of Coup?
Report: Egypt is speculating that Morsi’s decision to fire his military elite was due to a planned coup against him.
Egypt Opens the Rafiah Border Crossing with Gaza
Egypt opens the Rafiah border crossing, allows people to travel in and out of Gaza, for the first time since last week's terror attack.
Rabbis to Apple: Remove Anti-Semitic App
Conference of European Rabbis calls on Apple to remove an application of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion being sold on iTunes.
Egypt Sentences 14 Terrorists to Death
A criminal court in Egypt sentences 14 members of a terrorist group to death for carrying out a string of terror attacks in the Sinai.
Dempsey, Panetta Play Down Israeli Strike in Iran
General Dempsey says an Israeli strike won't destroy Iran's nukes, as Panetta says he believes Israel hasn't yet decided to attack.
Islamic Cooperation Org. Agrees to Suspend Syria
Foreign ministers at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation agree to suspend Syria from the international body.
Court Worsens Sentence of Man Convicted of Beating
Supreme Court worsens the sentence of Shilo resident Tzvi Strook, who was convicted of beating an Arab in a questionable case.
Video: Syrian Rebels Present Pilot of Downed Plane
Syrian rebels release a video of the pilot of a Syrian Air Force plane which had been downed earlier.
U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy with Iran
White House Spokesman Jay Carney clarifies that the U.S. believes "there is time and space" for diplomacy with Iran.
New Details Exposed About Sinai Terror Attack
Names of some of the terrorists who carried out the attack in the Sinai Peninsula among the latest details revealed.
A Political Surprise
Dichter to Resign from Knesset, Replace Vilnai
In a surprise late night move, MK Avi Dichter (Kadima) agrees to resign from the Knesset and then be appointed Home Front Defense Minister.
Lawyers and Academics Slam Prosecution Over Migron
Lawyers and academics accuse the Prosecution of putting politics first when it comes to the Migron demolition.
Dayan's Nephew Leading Candidate to Replace Vilnai
Former Defense Minister Moshe Dayan's nephew, Uzi Dayan, may be Israel's next Home Front Defense Minister.
Abbas to Ask Islamic Countries for Major Aid
PA Chairman Abbas to present Islamic countries with a multi-sector aid plan to lift the PA out of its financial crisis.
U.S. Confident in Egypt's New Defense Minister
U.S. surprised by Morsi’s sacking of the leadership of the country's defense establishment but confident in the new defense minister.
Hamas: Open Rafiah and We'll Close the Tunnels
Hamas says it would agree to close the smuggling tunnels into Sinai if Cairo permanently opens the Rafiah border crossing.
Demonstrators to Barak: No Strike on Iran
About 200 people demonstrate against an attack on Iran outside the home of Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Tel Aviv.
Morsi: Decisions Were Not Directed at Individuals
Egyptian President says his decision to sack top generals was not directed at individuals or embarrassing institutions.
Italian Man Steals Barbed Wire from Auschwitz
66-year-old Italian man arrested after being caught with a piece of barbed wire he stole from the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Morsi's Move Takes Israel by Surprise
Israel surprised by the Egyptian President's decision to sack the leadership of the country's defense establishment.
Foreign Ministry Helps Stranded Israelis Come Home
A special flight will bring home Israeli tourists who were stranded after airline Wind Jet cancelled their flight due to financial problems.
Tanzania Deregisters 36 Reflagged Iranian Ships
Tanzania deregisters 36 Iranian ships after a Dubai-based shipping agent reflags them with the Tanzanian flag.
Armed Men Open Fire at Troops in Sinai
A group of armed men open fire at peacekeeping troops in Sinai, near the border with Israel. No one hurt.
Gantz: Be Prepared for a Multi-Front War
IDF Chief of Staff stresses that there are no guarantees that Israel will always have intelligence to allow it to thwart terror attacks.
Website Publishes Details About IAF Pilots
A pro-PA website has published confidential details about 100 IAF pilots, including pictures and names.
Yechimovich: Not Ruling Out Partnership with Likud
Labor leader says she sees herself as a candidate for Prime Minister, does not rule out partnership with Netanyahu.
Police Commander: Arson is a New Form of Terrorism
Commander of the Coastal District of the Israeli Police, orders the establishment of a special investigative unit to look into recent fires.
Cabinet Allows Egyptian Helicopters in Sinai
Israeli Cabinet votes to approve an Egyptian request to send in five helicopters to the Sinai Peninsula.
Report: Army of Islam Behind Egypt Terror Attack
Qatari website reports that the Al-Qaeda inspired Army of Islam terror group carried out the terror attack in north Sinai.
Levi Aron Pleads Guilty to Killing Leiby Kletzky
Levi Aron admits in court to kidnapping eight-year-old Leiby Kletzky, holding him captive and chopping up his body. Sentencing on August 29.
Swiss Lab Seeks Assurances
Swiss laboratory says it will help investigate former PA Chairman's death only if its findings are not used for political purposes.
Fayyad, EU Criticize Israel Over Moving Residents
PA PM Fayyad slams Israel over its plan to move residents of 12 shepherd nomad communities to make way for army training zones.
