Norway Murderer Wanted to Assassinate Obama
Anders Behring Breivik, the man who killed 77 people in a bloody massacre in Norway, considered assassinating President Barack Obama.
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Hunger Striking Terrorist Released to Gaza
Terrorist Hana Shalbi, whose 43-day hunger strike brought about her release from an Israeli prison, deported to Gaza.
Jordan Charges Activists with Insulting the King
Jordanian military prosecutors charge 13 political activists with incitement, a day after police broke up their demonstration.
Tunisia Rules Out Normalization with Israel
Head of Tunisia's Islamist party says the country cannot normalize ties with Israel. "Tunisians' problem is with Zionism."
Brotherhood's Candidate Previously Denied Running
Video clip shows that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate claimed 6 weeks ago he wouldn't be running.
Egypt Brotherhood Names Presidential Candidate
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood names deputy leader, multimillionaire Khayrat el-Shater, as its presidential candidate.
Israel Scales Back Covert Operations Inside Iran
Security officials tell TIME Magazine the Mossad has scaled back its covert operations in Iran.
Edelstein: Sale of Hevron Home Undoubtedly Legal
Minister Yuli Edelstein: The sale of Beit HaMachpelah in Hevron which Jews had purchased from an Arab owner was undoubtedly valid.
PA: We Wanted to Meet Netanyahu
PLO official Saeb Erekat says he has asked for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss peace negotiations.
Egypt's Islamists Prepare No-Confidence Motion
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood-led parliament begins drawing up a no-confidence motion against the military-appointed government .
Syrian Opposition: Peace Plan Within 2 Days
Syrian opposition willing to accept Kofi Annan's peace plan if Assad's complies with its points within two days.
Khamenei: Syria's Anti-Israel, We'll Defend It
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells Turkish PM Erdogan: Iran will defend the Syrian regime due to its anti-Israeli stance.
Israel Postpones Deportation of Infilitrators
Court issues a temporary restraining order which postpones the deportation of infiltrators from South Sudan.
Activists Protest Outside Embassy in Jordan
Dozens of anti-Israel activists protested in front of the Israeli Embassy in Amman, demand that it be closed.
Terrorist’s Hunger Strike Brings About Her Release
Female terrorist released in the Shalit deal and recaptured agrees to end a 43-day-old hunger strike in exchange for release.
IDF Alert Prompts Closure on PA-Controlled Areas
As part of the preparations for the Arab “Land Day”, a general closure was imposed on the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.
Jewish Residents Protest Removal of Road Blockade
Residents of Avnei Hefetz protest the removal of a roadblock, a fact which will allow Arabs to easily commit terror attacks.
Toulouse Terrorist Buried in France
After Algeria rejects his body, Mohamed Merah is buried outside the city of Toulouse.
MK Schneller: Kadima Should Join Coalition
Kadima MK Otniel Schneller hopes Mofaz's win means a new Kadima, says the party should join the coalition headed by Netanyahu.
Haifa 'Lynch' Suspects Turn the Tables
The Arabs suspected of brutally beating two IDF soldiers in Haifa claim they were attacked by a group of 20 Jews and were fighting back.
U.S. Sanctions Six Iranian Firms
U.S. hits six Iranian firms and shipping executives with sanctions, for dealing in weapons of mass destruction and missile technology.
State Dept. Won't Say J'lem is Israel's Capital
U.S. State Department spokeswoman refuses to say outright that Jerusalem is Israel's capital during daily press briefing.
Toulouse Killer's Lawyer: He Had 'Difficulties'
Mohammad Merah's lawyer says his client was suffering “psychological difficulties” after separating from his wife.
Toulouse Widow Comforts Rehovot Widow
Eva Sandler, who lost her family in Toulouse, visits Avivit Shaer who lost her family in a fatal fire in Rehovot.
Report: Iran's Centrifuge Workshops Well Hidden
New report prepared for Congress indicates that neither the U.S. nor Israel knows exactly where all of Iran’s nuclear facilities are.
Jewish Groom Attacked on Mount of Olives
Arabs throw rocks at Jewish groom as he visits his grandmother's grave at the Mount of Olives cemetery.
Rehovot: 'We Can't Digest This Tragedy'
A neighbor of the Shaer family who lost six members in a fatal fire: We're having a hard time digesting this terrible tragedy.
TAU Prof. Protests in Favor of Terrorist
Students call to fire Dr. Anat Matar of Tel Aviv University, after she led a demonstration in support of a PA Arab terrorist.
Jordan to Allow Global March to Jerusalem
Jordanian authorities confirmed they will permit a planned march in the Jordan Valley “in support of Jerusalem.”
Ragen to Pay 233,000 Shekels for Plagiarism
Author Naomi Ragen will pay 233,000 shekels in compensation to author Sarah Shapiro whom she was found guilty of plagiarizing.
Peres Reiterates Commitment to Pollard's Release
President Shimon Peres says he is committed to bring about Jonathan Pollard's release, after thousands sign petition on the issue.
Pentagon to Press for More Money for Iron Dome
Pentagon will press Congress for additional money for Iron Dome. New budget calls for $3.1 billion in military assistance for Israel.
Mofaz Wins Kadima Leadership
MK Shaul Mofaz beats MK Tzipi Livni for the leadership of the Kadima party, wins a majority of 61.7%.
Jewish Student Injured in Attack in Paris
12-year-old student of the Otzar Hatorah school in Paris lightly injured after being attacked by anti-Semites.
Israel Summons Ambassadors Over UNHRC Commission
After severing ties with UNHRC, Israel reprimands Austria and Belgium ambassadors for their countries' voting for 'settlement mission.'
European Jews to Honor Former EU Parliament Head
Former Polish European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek will be awarded the first “Lord Jakobovits Prize of European Jewry".
Toulouse Terrorist's Father Says He'll Sue France
The father of Mohammad Merah says he plans to sue France over his son’s death.
Sudan, South Sudan's Armies in Direct Clashes
Clashes break out between the armed forces of Sudan and South Sudan, ahead of a meeting of the presidents of the two countries.
Iron Dome Deployed in Greater Tel Aviv Area
After a delay due to the escalation in the south, the Iron Dome anti-missile system is deployed in the Greater Tel Aviv area.
Kara Charges Assad with Death of Druze Leader
Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says President Bashar Assad is behind the death of a Druze leader who died in a mysterious 'accident'.
