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US expels Palestinian envoy

PLO envoy to Washington, Husam Zomlot, reportedly ordered out of the US.

US expels Palestinian envoy

Ambassador Friedman:

'American patriot brutally murdered by Palestinian terrorist'

US Ambassador to Israel condemns murder of American-Israeli south of Jerusalem. 'Fuld was an American patriot, will be deeply missed.'

'American patriot brutally murdered by Palestinian terrorist'

US ends funding for 'coexistence' programs

US cuts $10 million, ending funding for meetings between Israelis and Palestinian Authority Arabs.

US ends funding for 'coexistence' programs

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

US Pres. Trump slams former Sec. of State Kerry for meeting Iranian leaders and acting to the 'detriment of the American people.'

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

Expert:

'Trump acted wisely, Europe remains anti-Semitic'

Middle East expert Dr. David Bukay welcomes closure of PLO mission in Washington.

'Trump acted wisely, Europe remains anti-Semitic'

Report: Former Trump campaign chairman to sign plea deal

Paul Manafort reportedly agrees to plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller.

Report: Former Trump campaign chairman to sign plea deal

Trump admin 'sparing no expense' in hurricane relief

White House preparing 'critical resources' in response to Hurricane Florence.

Trump admin 'sparing no expense' in hurricane relief

Expert:

'Just as Trump pressures them, he can also pressure us'

Prof. Shmuel Sandler warns Trump could pressure Israel just as he pressures the PA.

'Just as Trump pressures them, he can also pressure us'

Young Israel: Closure of PLO mission 'the right move'

'It would be unthinkable for the US to continue diplomatic relations with an entity unabashedly rewarding terrorists with large stipends.'

Young Israel: Closure of PLO mission 'the right move'

Likud minister: Trump peels Palestinian lie like an onion

Intelligence Minister Katz says US Pres. Trump's decisions reach the 'root' of Arab-Israeli conflict.

Likud minister: Trump peels Palestinian lie like an onion

Netanyahu:

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'Time has come for Western governments to join Trump government strong effort against terror regime in Iran,' said Prime Minister.

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

Memo to the US Pres.: Mr. X’s Sec. 3331 and Exec.Order 10450 Violation

Memo to the US Pres.: Mr. X’s Sec. 3331 and Exec.Order 10450 Violation

'The Palestinians went too far'

'Trump refused to turn the other cheek', says senior Israeli cabinet member after US closes PLO mission in Washington.

'The Palestinians went too far'

'Trump is demolishing the Palestinian lie'

Israel's Public Security Minister hails US decision to close PLO office in Washington.

'Trump is demolishing the Palestinian lie'

Palestinian Authority threatens to end cooperation with US

Following shuttering of PLO office in Washington, Palestinian Authority reportedly threatened to cut ties with CIA.

Palestinian Authority threatens to end cooperation with US

Netanyahu praises US closure of PLO Washington mission

US closes PLO mission in Washington DC, citing failure to support peace negotiations.

Netanyahu praises US closure of PLO Washington mission

Pence: I'd take lie detector test 'in a heartbeat'

US Vice President says he would agree to take lie detector test to prove he wasn’t the author of anti-Trump op-ed.

Pence: I'd take lie detector test 'in a heartbeat'

Trump: Jews' strength and perseverance inspire us all

US President wishes the Jewish people a Happy New Year.

Trump: Jews' strength and perseverance inspire us all

Trump praises GOP congressman who body slammed reporter

Stumping for Republican candidates in Montana, Trump praises congressman who body slammed reporter for London-based newspaper.

Trump praises GOP congressman who body slammed reporter

US Secretary of State wishes Jews a 'Shana Tova'

'I wish the American Jewish community and our Jewish friends around the world a Happy and Sweet New Year,' Secretary Pompeo tweets.

US Secretary of State wishes Jews a 'Shana Tova'

US cuts $25 million in funding for PA-run hospitals

State Dep't says money funding medical treatment for PA, Gazan, Arabs in Jerusalem hospitals will go to 'high priority projects elsewhere.'

US cuts $25 million in funding for PA-run hospitals

Trump urges AG to investigate anonymous op-ed

Trump says he wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to uncover identity of senior administration official who wrote anonymous op-ed.

Trump urges AG to investigate anonymous op-ed

Obama blasts 'radical' Trump

Former US President says Americans living "dangerous times", urges Democrats to vote in November’s elections to restore "honesty".

Obama blasts 'radical' Trump

Gaza border: Arabs hang Trump, Netanyahu in effigy

Weekly protest by Gaza Arabs takes macabre twist.

Gaza border: Arabs hang Trump, Netanyahu in effigy

Trump: NYT op-ed "virtually" treasonous

President says writer "may not be a Republican, it may not be a conservative, it may be a deep state person."

Trump: NYT op-ed "virtually" treasonous

Report: US forces to remain in Syria until Iran withdraws

Senior State Department officials say President Trump has shifted on Syria withdrawal, now backs keeping troops in Syria 'indefinitely'.

Report: US forces to remain in Syria until Iran withdraws

Melania Trump fires back at anonymous op-ed writer

First lady says anonymous administration official who published op-ed in The New York Times is sabotaging the country.

Melania Trump fires back at anonymous op-ed writer

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

The full transcript of President Trump's pre-holiday conference call with Jewish leaders.

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

Should Trump be wary of spies around him?

'The Resistance Inside The Trump Administration': A Constitutional Crisis?

Should Trump be wary of spies around him?

Trump: I have a personal connection to Judaism

President Trump touts his accomplishments, highlights his 'Jewish connection' in pre-holiday conference call with American Jewish leaders.

Trump: I have a personal connection to Judaism

I don’t believe NY Times about anonymous White House snitch

I don’t believe NY Times about anonymous White House snitch

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's 'chutzpah'

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts Trump's plan to lead a UN Security Council session on Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's 'chutzpah'

Trump warns Assad: The world is watching

US President denies claims made in Bob Woodward's book, but also warns Syrian President that "the world is watching".

Trump warns Assad: The world is watching

Trump admin official: I am part of 'resistance' to the President

New York Times publishes anonymous op-ed allegedly by member of Trump administration who says there's resistance to the President.

Trump admin official: I am part of 'resistance' to the President

Anthony Scaramucci: Maybe Woodward's book is all true. So, what?

Ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci reacts to Bob Woodward’s book derided as 'fabrication' by White House.

Anthony Scaramucci: Maybe Woodward's book is all true. So, what?

Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'

White House pushes back against new book by Bob Woodward as cabinet members deny quotes attributed to them. 'This is a con job'.

Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'

Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran

US President to chair UN Security Council meeting to spotlight Iran's “violations of international law”.

Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran

Report: Trump offered Abbas a meeting

TV report says Abbas turned down meeting with Trump unless several conditions are met.

Report: Trump offered Abbas a meeting

Book claims Trump ordered Assad killed

New book claims Secretary of Defense ignored order from President to kill Syrian dictator following deadly chemical weapons attack.

Book claims Trump ordered Assad killed

Report: PA demanding Trump fire Jason Greenblatt

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas reportedly demanding Trump replace special envoy Jason Greenblatt as condition for returning to negotiations.

Report: PA demanding Trump fire Jason Greenblatt

Trump warns Assad against 'reckless' attack in Idlib

Trump says Russia and Iran would be making a "grave mistake" if they back Syrian attack in province of Idlib.

Trump warns Assad against 'reckless' attack in Idlib

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

MK Betzalel Smotrich pleased with Trump decision to eliminate UNRWA. In A7 interview he explains concern over too-powerful Likud.

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

President Trump wants this to be a new year of peace

US President's Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says regional changes create opportunity for peace, even if it will be difficult.

President Trump wants this to be a new year of peace

Kerry: Trump doesn't know what he's talking about

Former Secretary of State rips Trump for leaving Iranian nuclear deal, claims the President "makes things up".

Kerry: Trump doesn't know what he's talking about

Greenblatt:

Deal of the century will be realistic, fair, implementable

Jordan says union with PA 'not on the table', as US envoy declines to comment on reports Trump admin. proposed Mideast confederation.

Deal of the century will be realistic, fair, implementable

ANALYSIS: Iran continues its entrenchment in both Syria and Iraq

Missiles given to Iraq by Iran can hit both Tel Aviv and Riyadh.

ANALYSIS: Iran continues its entrenchment in both Syria and Iraq

Report: Netanyahu changed UNRWA policy unilaterally

Defense officials complain PM decided to support defunding UNRWA without consulting Security Cabinet or security experts.

Report: Netanyahu changed UNRWA policy unilaterally

'Trump is anti-Palestinian'

Arab lawmaker who served as adviser to Yasser Arafat blasts President Trump, derides offer to form Palestinian-Jordanian confederation.

'Trump is anti-Palestinian'

Netanyahu: UNRWA decision a welcome and important change

PM Netanyahu praises US decision to cease funding 'irredeemably flawed" UNRWA.

Netanyahu: UNRWA decision a welcome and important change

Abbas to Peace Now:

Trump offered Palestinian-Jordanian 'confederation'

PA chief US team preparing Mideast peace plan offered him 'confederation' between PA-Jordan. 'Only if Israel included', Abbas replied.

Trump offered Palestinian-Jordanian 'confederation'

UNRWA:

‘Substantial’ German funding increase to make up US shortfall

But it won’t be enough to keep UNRWA afloat, German Foreign Minister says in letter to other EU member countries.

‘Substantial’ German funding increase to make up US shortfall

Meghan McCain mocks Trump during eulogy for her father

Megan McCain weaves attack on President Trump into eulogy. Trump does not turn other cheek, answers her on Twitter.

Meghan McCain mocks Trump during eulogy for her father

Hamas: Trump is trying to eliminate refugee issue

Hamas 'Refugee Department' condemns US decision to cut funding to UNRWA, emphasizes commitment to 'right of return.'

Hamas: Trump is trying to eliminate refugee issue

UNRWA: US decision unrelated to our performance

UNRWA Commissioner-General Krähenbühl claims US decision to cut funding result of poor relations, is unrelated to organizational failings.

UNRWA: US decision unrelated to our performance

Report: US ending all funding to UNRWA

Likud MK Haskel says US plan is 'a very good thing,' will help end Arab-Israeli conflict.

Report: US ending all funding to UNRWA

Israeli firm selling bulletproof backpacks in US after shooting

Bulletproof backpacks sales booming after Florida shooting. Basic model protects against 9mm bullets, others effective against rifle rounds.

Israeli firm selling bulletproof backpacks in US after shooting

Trump: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea going well

Trump says United States is “doing well” in its diplomatic efforts with North Korea, says China making denuclearization more difficult.

Trump: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea going well

US Ambassador: No demands in exchange for embassy move

Ambassador says in talk with AJC that publication of US peace plan is 'not imminent,' peace process has been 'overtaken by other events.'

US Ambassador: No demands in exchange for embassy move

Dear Dems – careful what you wish for

Dear Dems – careful what you wish for

Pro-Israel DeSantis wins GOP nomination for Florida governor

Florida gubernatorial race pits pro-Israel conservative against left-wing Democrat backed by Bernie Sanders and funded by George Soros.

Pro-Israel DeSantis wins GOP nomination for Florida governor