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Netanyahu returns fire

PM responds to Iranian president's accusations Israel, US support terrorism in Syria. 'Iranian terrorist octopus accuses Israel of terror.'

Netanyahu returns fire

Netanyahu, Trump, discuss Iran

PM Netanyahu, US Pres. Trump, discuss Middle East, promise to coordinate regarding Iran.

Netanyahu, Trump, discuss Iran

Saudi Crown Prince: Israelis have right to their own land

Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Iranian Supreme Leader "makes Hitler look good," says economic ties with Israel possible if peace is reached

Saudi Crown Prince: Israelis have right to their own land

'Raise up many disciples': Remembering Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik

'Raise up many disciples': Remembering Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik

Analysis:

Israel now has stealth F-35s; Iran, Syria have no way to match

'Something changed in the region last December, when Israel declared its first squadron of F-35s operational.'

Israel now has stealth F-35s; Iran, Syria have no way to match

Holland sends military attache to Iran

Iranian official says he's 'dismayed' to discover Foreign Ministry sent military aid to Iran.

Holland sends military attache to Iran

EU countries not persuaded to back Iran sanctions

France, Britain and Germany struggling to persuade their EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran, say diplomats.

EU countries not persuaded to back Iran sanctions

France accuses Iran of supplying arms to Houthis

France rejects Iran's denial that it is supplying weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

France accuses Iran of supplying arms to Houthis

MIDEAST ANALYSIS: Iran escalates conflict with Saudis in Yemen

On Sunday, the Iranian-backed Houthis lobbed seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabian cities from Yemenite soil. There's more.

MIDEAST ANALYSIS: Iran escalates conflict with Saudis in Yemen

EU discussing new sanctions on Iran

France, Britain and Germany trying to persuade EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran to preserve 2015 deal.

EU discussing new sanctions on Iran

Iran soccer player 'honored' to return after playing Israelis

Iranian soccer captain who was banned for playing an Israeli club says he's glad to return as "a soldier" for the national team.

Iran soccer player 'honored' to return after playing Israelis

Iran denies providing Houthi rebels with ballistic missiles

Iran's Revolutionary Guards deny Saudi Arabian accusations that Tehran provided Yemen rebels with ballistic capabilities.

Iran denies providing Houthi rebels with ballistic missiles

Liberman warns congressmen: Iran is number-one threat

Defense Minister meets with delegation headed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. 'Iran stands behind the mass murderer in Damascus.'

Liberman warns congressmen: Iran is number-one threat

Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attack

Military coalition led by Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation against Iran after Houthi rebels fire missile barrage from Yemen.

Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attack

Iranian MP blasts soccer player who played against 'Zionists'

Lawmaker in Iran slams sports federation for allowing star to return to the international squad despite appearing against Israeli team.

Iranian MP blasts soccer player who played against 'Zionists'

'A Shi'ite arrow is carving up the Middle East'

IDF military intelligence chief warns Iran working to take over large swathes of the Middle East.

'A Shi'ite arrow is carving up the Middle East'

Former Chief of Staff:

'Trump's new advisor tried to convince me to attack Iran'

'I don't think it's wise, not on the part of the Americans today and not anyone's until this threat is real.'

'Trump's new advisor tried to convince me to attack Iran'

ANALYSIS: Striking Iran

Is Israel gearing up for a strike on Iran’s nuclear program? What is happening in the underground nuclear facility in Qusayr, Syria?

ANALYSIS: Striking Iran

Israel's egregious security policies

Israel's egregious security policies

Confidant of Saudi royal family appeals to Israelis - in Hebrew

Saudi journalist close to royal family releases video statement reassuring Israelis that they would not be target of atomic weapons program.

Confidant of Saudi royal family appeals to Israelis - in Hebrew

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'Today's relative security and quiet is the result of creative activity outside-the-box, as in the operation revealed today.'

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

Merkel warns Israel:

'Ending Iran nuclear deal will lead to war'

German Chancellor reportedly warned Netanyahu that the Mideast will plunge into war if the US withdraws from Iran nuclear deal.

'Ending Iran nuclear deal will lead to war'

Israeli soccer player posts photo with captain of Iranian team

'In soccer there is one language without prejudice and wars. The captain of the Iranian national team and I show it can be different.'

Israeli soccer player posts photo with captain of Iranian team

Saudi Arabia: Iran deal is flawed

Ahead of Trump's meeting with Crown Prince, Saudi Foreign Minister criticizes 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

Saudi Arabia: Iran deal is flawed

France: Consider new sanctions on Iran

France urges European Union to consider new sanctions on Iran over its involvement in Syria’s civil war and its ballistic missile program.

France: Consider new sanctions on Iran

Republican Senator expects Trump to pull out of Iran deal

Senator Bob Corker says he expects Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement in May.

Republican Senator expects Trump to pull out of Iran deal

Iranian official: We won't accept changes to nuclear deal

Senior Iranian official warns Europe against cooperating with U.S. attempts to change 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian official: We won't accept changes to nuclear deal

EU mulling new Iran sanctions

Britain, France and Germany weighing fresh EU sanctions on Iran in a bid to persuade Trump to remain in nuclear deal.

EU mulling new Iran sanctions

Iran: Saudi Crown Prince is 'simple-minded'

Iran lashes out at Saudi Crown Prince who likened Khamenei to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

Iran: Saudi Crown Prince is 'simple-minded'

Hezbollah says not expecting war with Israel

Iranian backed terror milita says it does but expect war with Israel but warns Jewish state not to make 'foolish moves'.

Hezbollah says not expecting war with Israel

Saudi Arabia threatens Middle East nuclear arms race

'If Iran builds atomic bomb, we will too,' says kingdom's Crown Prince, raising prospect of nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia threatens Middle East nuclear arms race

U.S. official: Israel-Hezbollah war could bring in Iran

Top Trump administration intelligence official warns there's real potential a war between Israel and Hezbollah could bring in Iran.

U.S. official: Israel-Hezbollah war could bring in Iran

Trump: I fired Tillerson over Iran nuclear deal

President Trump says Tillerson's support for Iran nuclear deal was reason for termination. 'I wanted to break the deal, he disagreed.'

Trump: I fired Tillerson over Iran nuclear deal

In Syria, Lavrov has failed Putin and Mother Russia

In Syria, Lavrov has failed Putin and Mother Russia

Iran jails British-Iranian national for spying

Unnamed British-Iranian national sentenced to six years in prison in Iran on spying charges.

Iran jails British-Iranian national for spying

Netanyahu: Iran must be stopped

PM Netanyahu, in interview on Fox News, says a nuclear Iran threatens not only Israel but to the U.S. and the entire world.

Netanyahu: Iran must be stopped

'Iran nuke deal opened door to nuclearization of entire Mideast'

PM warns that Iran nuke deal encourages other regional powers to pursue nuclear programs, will lead to 'nuclearization' of the Middle East.

'Iran nuke deal opened door to nuclearization of entire Mideast'

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

Kuwait daily claims Israel, US, planning joint offensive on Syria.

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

Iranian flag torn down at Iranian Embassy in London

Iranian Foreign Ministry demands Britain arrest perpetrators.

Iranian flag torn down at Iranian Embassy in London

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the West

Iran will not negotiate with the West over its presence in the Middle East, says its Supreme Leader.

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the West

Analysis: The coming war

There is a feeling of calm before the storm here in Israel.

Analysis: The coming war

Haley: I'm concerned for Israel

US Ambassador says UN 'abusive' to Israel, says she's concerned about Iranian threat to Israel. 'I feel bad for Israeli ambassador to UN.'

Haley: I'm concerned for Israel

Former Syrian general: Iran testing chemical weapons in Syria

Top Syrian defector says Iran developing missiles with chemical warheads 'to be used in Syria - but also for operations across the border.'

Former Syrian general: Iran testing chemical weapons in Syria

Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 system

Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran has tested and deployed Russian-made anti-aircraft system.

Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 system

Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil'

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Turkey is part of “triangle of evil” with Iran and hardline Islamist groups.

Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil'

Senior commander: Iran tripled its missile production

Iranian commander says country doesn't need to explain its actions anymore.

Senior commander: Iran tripled its missile production

Iran: Mosque's design is a Zionist conspiracy

Architects of new mosque should stand trial for 'treason' inherent in minimalist design, local news site says.

Iran: Mosque's design is a Zionist conspiracy

Iran's FM blames 'illegal occupation' for regional problems

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech in which he vowed to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Iran's FM blames 'illegal occupation' for regional problems

Iran rebuffs France's calls to curb its missile program

Iran says France should pressure U.S. to meet its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran rebuffs France's calls to curb its missile program

Former Argentine president to stand trial for AMIA cover-up

Cristina Kirchner referred for public trial over alleged cover-up of Iranian involvement in 1994 Jewish center bombing.

Former Argentine president to stand trial for AMIA cover-up

'Middle East is in a dangerous regional arms race'

Education Minister Bennett warns that a nuclear Middle East is a threat to the entire world.

'Middle East is in a dangerous regional arms race'

Iran is violating its citizens' human rights

UN report says Iran executed nearly 500 people in 2017, continues violating its citizens' human rights.

Iran is violating its citizens' human rights

Uri Lubrani, former Israeli ambassador to Iran, dead at 91

Veteran Israeli diplomat helped coordinate 'Operation Solomon' which brought Ethiopian Jews to Israel in 1990, advised Defense Ministry.

Uri Lubrani, former Israeli ambassador to Iran, dead at 91

'Instead of confronting Iran, UN is targeting Israel'

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon says US and Israel will stop Iranian expansion - while UN pursues anti-Israel votes, investigations.

'Instead of confronting Iran, UN is targeting Israel'

Ambassador Dermer: Iran threatens the entire world

Israeli Ambassador to US warns Iran is continuing nuclear program, buildup in Syria in order to threaten Israel and the rest of the world.

Ambassador Dermer: Iran threatens the entire world

Bahrain arrests 116 suspected terrorists

Bahrain arrests 116 people accused of belonging to a cell allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Bahrain arrests 116 suspected terrorists

House lawmakers introduce new sanctions on Iran

Congressmen Ed Royce and Eliot Engel introduce new bill that would sanction companies and entities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

House lawmakers introduce new sanctions on Iran

Russia prevents Iran from setting up base in Syria

Russia reportedly prevented Iran from setting up a military base in the port of Tartus. Israel welcomed the move.

Russia prevents Iran from setting up base in Syria

Analysis: What is Iran thinking?

Iran has an ulterior motive in the Yemen Civil War and in all its other subversive actions, and annihilating Israel fits right in.

Analysis: What is Iran thinking?

'War may develop in Israel's north'

Major-General Eyal Ben-Reuven warns that Israel's north is not prepared for potential and probable war.

'War may develop in Israel's north'