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Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Defense Minister asked about possibility of government with Netanyahu but refuses to answer.

Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Shot across the bow? Russia to submit resolution against Israel

For the first time since Israel began attacking Iranian targets in Syria, Russia is taking unprecedented steps to protect its ally.

Shot across the bow? Russia to submit resolution against Israel

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'

With Turkish security cooperating with its Israeli counterparts, Iran's relations with Turkey are taking a spin for the worst.

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

Reporter working for Tasnim news agency says he was abducted and beaten after covering dispersal of Islamist student demonstration.

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Israeli officials identify Hossein Taib, head of the intelligence unit of IRGC, as official plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey.

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

Yet another officer of the Iranian Air Force has been announced dead after three others were reportedly assassinated less than a month ago.

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

Israeli Embassy warns:

Iran smuggling weapons on flights to Argentina

Israeli Embassy in Argentina comments on arrests of Iranians who used civilian airlines to smuggle weapons.

Iran smuggling weapons on flights to Argentina

Report:

Iran digging vast tunnel south of Natanz facility

Israeli and US intelligence officials monitoring Iran's effort to construct new nuclear facilities that can withstand bunker-busting bombs.

Iran digging vast tunnel south of Natanz facility

IDF vs. Iran:

Billions to terror instead of drinking water

Official IDF twitter accound shares video of home with no drinking water in Iran. "The priorities of this dangerous regime are very clear"

Billions to terror instead of drinking water

Iranian commander:

'The Zionist regime continues to receive blows from Iran'

Former IRGC commander: The Zionist regime and its officials know better what blows they have received from the Islamic Republic so far.

'The Zionist regime continues to receive blows from Iran'

Sanctions working? Iranian currency drops to all-time low

Iran's Rial dropped to a new low of 332,000 to a dollar, raising worries of a new nation-wide uprising against the government.

Sanctions working? Iranian currency drops to all-time low

'Top secret information leaked' - Iranians hack top officials

A well-funded, long-term operation by Iranian hackers resulted in dozens of top secret files being breached and security secrets revealed.

'Top secret information leaked' - Iranians hack top officials

Satellite footage:

Iran preparing for space launch

Images published by Maxar Technologies show launch pad at site of recent failed attempts to put a satellite into orbit.

Iran preparing for space launch

Iran:

'We still believe nuclear negotiations can succeed'

Iran says it still believes negotiations can succeed to revive 2015 nuclear deal, despite recent rebuke from IAEA.

'We still believe nuclear negotiations can succeed'

Israeli describes escape from kidnapping attempt in Turkey

Turkish security forces cooperating with Israel to protect Israelis, capture Iranian squads which seek to harm them.

Israeli describes escape from kidnapping attempt in Turkey

Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to use its power anywhere

PM speaks of Iranian plot to kill Israelis in Turkey for 1st time. 'There are still neighbors who haven't come to terms with our existence.'

Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to use its power anywhere

Report:

IRGC officers who died developed arms for Hezbollah

Source says two officers whose deaths were announced Sunday were engaged in "developing arms for Hezbollah".

IRGC officers who died developed arms for Hezbollah

Report:

Iran believes Israel killed two of its scientists

Iranian sources say Israel poisoned the food of two Iranian scientists who died within days of each other.

Iran believes Israel killed two of its scientists

Terrifying phone call:

'They're waiting to kill you at the hotel in Istanbul'

Israeli tourists called by intelligence official to tell them Iranian squad waiting for them at their hotel, they must go to the airport.

'They're waiting to kill you at the hotel in Istanbul'

AJC gives award to prominent critic of Iranian regime

Journalist Masih Alinejad honored for activism in support of human rights for Iranians.

AJC gives award to prominent critic of Iranian regime

Lapid: If you have a flight to Istanbul, cancel it

Foreign Minister says Israelis in Turkey at risk of Iranian attack. 'No vacation is worth your life.'

Lapid: If you have a flight to Istanbul, cancel it

Report:

Iranian agents arrested in Turkey plotting to abduct Israelis

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps agents arrested in Turkey, while planning to kidnap Israelis.

Iranian agents arrested in Turkey plotting to abduct Israelis

Two Iranian air force scientists die less than 24 hours apart

Scientist working for Iranian air force dies 'during mission', hours after another scientist died in car crash.

Two Iranian air force scientists die less than 24 hours apart

Mike Pompeo:

Current approach to Iran is 'crazy'

The former Secretary of State joined the Tikvah Fund conference to talk about the future of the Middle East's relationship with Israel.

Current approach to Iran is 'crazy'

Iranian terror attack against Israelis in Turkey foiled

Israel and Turkey prevented planned Iranian terror attack against Israeli targets in Turkey. Travel advisory remains in effect, however.

Iranian terror attack against Israelis in Turkey foiled

Watch: Iranian journalist faces deportation from Israel

A journalist who fled Iran and ended up in Israel says she supports the Jewish State and has no intentions of harming it.

Watch: Iranian journalist faces deportation from Israel

European powers to Iran:

'End the nuclear escalation'

France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn Iran's latest steps to scale back compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.

'End the nuclear escalation'

Iran claims Mossad agent ‘Fart’ killed by drone, laughter ensues

Hebrew speakers LOLing after Iran claims to have killed a Mossad agent named “Asa Flots", a name which translates to "made a fart."

Iran claims Mossad agent ‘Fart’ killed by drone, laughter ensues

US defense initiative: Israel and Iraq to be allies?

US pushing for regional defense agreement among 10 Middle Eastern countries against Iran, including Israel and Iraq,

US defense initiative: Israel and Iraq to be allies?

Bennett:

'There's little I can do to stop government from disintegrating'

Prime Minister believes that US pressure on Iran could result in stricter nuclear deal which Israel can live with.

'There's little I can do to stop government from disintegrating'

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN must stop Iran's race toward an atomic bomb'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN responds to IAEA's decision to condemn Iran: A nuclear Iran would endanger the whole world.

'The UN must stop Iran's race toward an atomic bomb'

Iran warns:

'Our response to IAEA will be firm and proportionate'

Iran's foreign ministry denounces IAEA decision to censure Iran over its refusal to cooperate with nuclear inspectors.

'Our response to IAEA will be firm and proportionate'

Gantz:

'Iran threatens both regional and global peace'

Defense Minister welcomes IAEA decision to censure Iran: The international community must take concrete steps.

'Iran threatens both regional and global peace'

Iran takes down IAEA surveillance cameras from nuclear facility

Removal of two cameras comes as IAEA set to vote on resolution criticizing Iran after discovery of trace uranium at unlisted sites.

Iran takes down IAEA surveillance cameras from nuclear facility

Irresponsible? Security officials blast PM's hints on Iran

"No reason to encourage Iran to seek revenge," say officials. "Our official policy was silence."

Irresponsible? Security officials blast PM's hints on Iran

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Commander of Iranian Army’s ground forces says Iran can raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if ordered to do so.

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Iran executes 12 inmates at prison in its southeast

NGO says 11 men and one woman were hanged in the main prison of Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Iran executes 12 inmates at prison in its southeast

Report: Iranian attack on Israelis in Thailand thwarted

Iran continues to target Israelis abroad in retaliation for assassination of senior Iranian officials.

Report: Iranian attack on Israelis in Thailand thwarted

'He was poisoned'

Tweets linked to PM hint Israel assassinated Iranian officials

Twitter accounted believed to be operated by Bennett confidant hints that Israel carried out string of assassinations in Iran.

Tweets linked to PM hint Israel assassinated Iranian officials

Iran's Hebrew message

Iran: World has been infected with the 'virus' of Zionism

Iranian general and secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council posts Hebrew tweet deriding Zionism as a 'virus'.

Iran: World has been infected with the 'virus' of Zionism

Iranian missile scientist found dead

Iranian media outlets report that missile scientist found dead, apparently from poisoning. Iranian officer also reported dead.

Iranian missile scientist found dead

Chinese banks called out for links to Iran sanctions evasion

United Against Nuclear Iran urges six Chinese banks to reveal the nature of their relationships with the Iranian regime and to sever ties.

Chinese banks called out for links to Iran sanctions evasion

Iran threatens 'immediate response' to IAEA visit to Israel

Iran has denounced the IAEA visit to Israel as 'biased' and warned of 'immediate consequences'.

Iran threatens 'immediate response' to IAEA visit to Israel

Report:

IRGC eliminated commander suspected of espionage

Website affiliated with Iranian opposition says IRGC staged the suicide of one of its own commanders who was suspected of espionage.

IRGC eliminated commander suspected of espionage

Suspected hacking of Tehran's municipal websites

Municipal web services for Iran's capital city temporarily disrupted, in possible hacking.

Suspected hacking of Tehran's municipal websites

Iran threatens to respond to IAEA actions against it

Iran warns it will respond to any "unconstructive actions" taken by the UN atomic watchdog against it.

Iran threatens to respond to IAEA actions against it

Riots intensify: Is this the end for the Iranian regime?

Thousands rioted chanting anti-government slogans and torching vehicles as discontent has spiralled out of control.

Riots intensify: Is this the end for the Iranian regime?

Mediterranean war games:

Dozens of IAF fighter jets simulate long-distance attack

The drill comes as part of the largest-ever IDF exercise spanning all army units and a month-long preparation for offensive maneuvers.

Dozens of IAF fighter jets simulate long-distance attack

Iran:

'IAEA report influenced by Zionist regime'

Iran condemns UN watchdog's latest report on its nuclear program, says it is “unfair”.

'IAEA report influenced by Zionist regime'

Bennett: This is the video Iran doesn't want you to watch

Prime Minister Bennett reveals captured Iranian documents refuting Tehran's denials regarding its nuclear program.

Bennett: This is the video Iran doesn't want you to watch

Blinken:

'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'

US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.

'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'

UN watchdog:

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over deal limit

Latest IAEA report finds Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium is more than 18 times the limit laid down in 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over deal limit

Iranian activists: There is a silent uprising against regime

Shoshana Mission visits Israel, speaks of 2,500 years of friendship between Iranians and Jews, and future warm ties.

Iranian activists: There is a silent uprising against regime

Iranian media publishes list of targeted Israelis

Fars agency publishes names of 5 Israelis it says "live in hiding" and are followed by Iranian agents following killing of IRGC commander

Iranian media publishes list of targeted Israelis

Iran plotting revenge attack against 'Zionist enemy'

Israelis have been warned to avoid traveling to Turkey with Iranian agents having free access to the country.

Iran plotting revenge attack against 'Zionist enemy'

Iranian general vows vengeance against Israel for assassination

'We'll take revenge on the Zionists,' says Revolutionary Guard chief. 'They pursued our officer for years.'

Iranian general vows vengeance against Israel for assassination

Iran nuclear deal:

'Deal won't buy us time, it will only make things worse'

Even though Iran already has enough uranium for its first bomb, returning to deal would be bad for Israel, senior official says.

'Deal won't buy us time, it will only make things worse'

Soccer Canada scraps match with Iran following legal action

After Soccer Canada cancels match and controversial stipend to Iranian team, Iran announces it is suing Canada for $10 million.

Soccer Canada scraps match with Iran following legal action

New York Times report:

Attack on Iranian military facility was carried out by a drone

Officials say Parchin military technology complex was hit by a drone and resembled past attacks attributed to Israel.

Attack on Iranian military facility was carried out by a drone

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city'

Massive ship will patrol the Strait of Hormuz and launch smaller ships designed to go up against American naval vessels.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city'