Netanyahu slams Swedish FM's 'foolish' comments
In response to call to investigate 'execution' of terrorists, PM decries 'scandalous statement,' warns EU is 'changing political reality.'
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Gold warns Iran wants to make Syria its province
FM director general tells Washington Tehran is working by various means to put Syria under its control, in a keen threat to Israel's north.
Marmara Islamists angered by Turkey-Israel talks
IHH, which organized 2010 Gaza flotilla, criticizes Turkish government for working to restore ties with Israel.
British MP claims rocks don't kill
Israeli embassy in Britain sends complaint to Muslim MP who claimed that no Israeli children had been killed by rock-throwing Palestinians.
Belarus threatens to recall ambassador from Israel
Belarus says 'reciprocal' action will be taken in response to closure of Israeli embassy in Minsk; Liberman blasts closing as 'ridiculous.'
Deputy FM tells world 'Israel is ours' - via art
Hotovely explains new painting in her office showing sites the Torah records were purchased by the Jews, in 'discourse change' on rights.
Prime Minister's Office accused Indyk of lying
As former US envoy doubles down on alleged comments by Netanyahu on Yitzhak Rabin - with some alterations - PMO insists he's making it up.
FM officials urge PM to cancel Dayan appointment
Foreign Ministry officials warn Israel headed for embarrassment with Brazil; Dani Dayan blames Tzipi Livni for lack of progress.
How long will Israel wait for Brazil's approval?
Dani Dayan and PM to hold face-to-face meeting Thursday over Brazil's delay in approving his ambassadorial appointment.
Hamas publishes new photo of Gilad Shalit
Photo meant to honor death of Shalit's last living Hamas captor in tunnel collapse this week.
Netanyahu distances himself from E1 building plans
PM's office says any construction plans for E1 that were promoted during Uri Ariel's time in office are irrelevant now.
State Attorney refuses order to free Duma suspect?
Honenu legal aid group says parents of suspect told by prison they got 'order from above' to breach court order, in 'illegal arrest.'
Agreement with Turkey 'close', says official
Dore Gold, Director-General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, gives a rare interview to Saudi website, says rapprochement with Turkey is close.
Brazil: Israel will have to find another envoy
Brazil is not planning to approve the appointment of Dani Dayan as Israel’s Ambassdor, says senior official.
Israel to act to approve Dayan's appointment
Deputy Foreign Minister to present plan to convince Brazil to accept the appointment of former Yesha Council head as Israeli ambassador.
Death toll in terror wave rises to 24
Magen David Adom with updated statistics with regards to the current Arab terror wave in Israel.
Netanyahu declares Israel won't ease Gaza blockade
PM clarifies naval blockade to prevent weapon smuggling not going anywhere, after Turkish, Hamas officials say Israel may ease it.
Synagogues demand gov't provide security guards
Union of Synagogues calls on defense and religious affairs ministers to take 'immediate action' to prevent another Har Nof massacre.
Brazil ignores Dayan's appointment as ambassador
Despite being appointed two months ago Brazil has not responded, either positively or negatively, to Dayan's appointment.
Blaming the victim
UN's Ban: 'Israeli occupation bred Arab terror'
Ban says wave of attacks 'bred from five decades of Israeli occupation'; Israeli Ambassador Danon: 'don't justify terror.'
'Israel is fighting terror the right way'
Ex-National Security Council deputy head compares terror wave with Second Intifada, says world is coming to understand Israel.
'Erdogan wants to start a dialogue with Israel'
Former Deputy Minister Danny Ayalon says Turkish President's remarks about Israel mark a change in policy and Israel should take advantage.
‘Israel's light will overcome terror's darkness'
President Rivlin participated in a candle-lighting ceremony with United Nations ambassadors and World Jewish Congress officials.
'Vatican's call not to convert Jews means nothing'
Anti-missionary group says nothing new in Catholic declaration that Jews don't need Jesus, largely because of who's missionizing.
Israeli citizen released from Egyptian prison
After serving 15 years in Egypt on charges of spying for Israel, Bedouin citizen Ouda Tarabin returns home.
Danon: We must prevent future genocides
Israel’s UN Ambassador speaks at UN as it marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide.
'Our warnings are painted in blood'
Samaria Regional Council chief says there is no reason for Arabs to use the road where attack took place.
Trump considering visit to Temple Mount
Sources say the presidential candidate has already tasked his staff with determining feasibility of visit to the holy site.
Yossi Cohen named next Mossad chief
Prime Minister Netanyahu taps national security adviser to replace Tamir Pardo as Mossad chief.
Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legal
Foreign Ministry to distribute new legal opinion which clearly states that communities in Judea and Samaria are perfectly legal.
Bundestag President: 'calm down' about EU marking
Norbert Lammert tells Yuli Edelstein EU decision to label products made in Golan, Judea, Samaria is wrong, but not anti-Semitic.
Netanyahu orders: 'Disengage' with European Union
Following decision to label Israeli goods, Prime Minister suspends talks with EU institutions, representatives.
PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PA
Facing down angry Likud ministers, Netanyahu promises there are no plans to deliver land from Area C in Judea-Samaria to Palestinians.
Foreign Ministry takes on social media incitement
New bureau will tackle online incitement by locating content harmful to Israel while also engaging in advocacy and dialogue.
Netanyahu: No plans to arm PA security forces
Sources close to PM make clear that Israel is not planning to make any gestures to the PA at this time.
Netanyahu reprimands Hazan for mocking disabled MK
Prime Minister Netanyahu says he reprimanded MK Oren Hazan for mocking MK Karin Elharar over her disability.
Is Israel considering giving land to the PA?
Report says Israel looking into transferring part of Area C to the PA. Minister Ariel: That will cost Netanyahu his coalition.
Danon presents photos of terror victims at UN
Ambassador Danny Danon calls on the UN to denounce terrorism, says terror against Israelis is no different than Paris attacks.
US: We got no request to let Pollard leave
State Dept. contradicts Netanyahu claim, says Israel never asked it to allow Pollard to leave US; Kerry en route to Mideast.
German department store boycotts Israeli products
KaDeWe in Berlin removes Israeli products from its shelves following EU decision to label Israeli products.
