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ANALYSIS: Dangerous stand-off between Russia and US over Syria
The Syrian war is far from over and could blow up into a regional or even world conflict.
PA: We haven't received US aid for a year
PA spokesman says there is nothing new in US announcement of cut in aid to PA.
Deportation of Nazi ignites partisan debate in US
Trump administration's announcement of deportation of SS guard from concentration camp sparks partisan fight.
Report: Bomb that killed dozens of children was provided by US
Bomb that killed 51 and left 79 injured was provided to Saudi Arabia by the US, report says.
US: Jewish candidate launches anti-Semitic Twitter tirade
Oregon congressional candidate Mark Roberts tweets 'off with your yarmulke' — and he's Jewish.
Erdogan: Turkey to boycott US-made electronics
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US-made electronics.
Report: Israel asked US not to cut UNRWA's budget
New report says Israel asked US not to cut aid to Gaza, to avoid violence on the border.
US to UK: Stand by our side
US Ambassador Johnson asks UK to use its diplomatic influence to pressure Iran into 'changing course.'
Iran FM: Iran isn't isolated, US is
Iranian FM Zarif calls US withdrawal from deal 'bullying,' says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, are 'isolated.'
Iran: Red Sea no longer secure with US presence
Iran is a nation of martyrs, Quds commander says.
US launches campaign to pressure Iran
US campaign aims to pressure Iran into ending nuclear weapons program and support of terrorist organizations, report says.
US offers Hamas enormous financial aid
US offers aid to rehabilitate Gaza, in exchange for return of missing Israelis.
Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump
Senior Iranian official says Iranian Pres. Rouhani refused several invitations to speak directly with US Pres. Trump.
Border Protection: De Blasio entered US illegally
NYC mayor crossed into Mexico, US, illegally, refused to comply with Border Protection instructions, Border Protection says.
US House makes it easier for Americans to adopt overseas
US House passes act to include adoption information in annual State Department report.
Anne Frank’s family was never denied US visas, study states
New study shows Frank family's documents, visa applications, were lost, not rejected.
'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'
Senior Israeli official tells Arutz Sheva that in contrast to past admins, US not pressing Israel for concessions or 'gestures' to PA.
US, Israeli, energy ministers establish joint technology center
US and Israel team up to stop hackers from hitting critical sites.
Report: PA Chairman under pressure to meet US envoys
Arab nations, Palestinian Authority officials, pressure PA chairman to backpedal on promise to reject US-proposed peace plans.
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‘Islamic militants ’are a ‘preeminent threat,’ says US official
Homeland Security chief says Islamist ‘militants’ are ‘preeminent threat’ to the West, struggle against them requires ‘moral clarity.’
Syria FM links negotiations to US withdrawal
Syrian FM Muallem says US must withdraw from southern Syria before negotiations can advance.
Turkey blames US for 'massacre' in Gaza
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister says US desicion to move embassy to Israel's capital responsible for deadly riots at Gaza border
US returns smuggled Iraqi artifacts
At a repatriation ceremony, the US returns over 3,000 ancient artifacts to Iraq.
Poll: 58% of Jews support how Netanyahu is handling Iran
New poll shows most Israelis believe US will help Israel's efforts against Iran.
Russian FM: Putin, Trump, won't allow a war
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says '100%' US, Russia, won't allow tensions to deteriorate into warfare.
US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths
Security Council statement supporting protests on Gaza border blocked.
US blocks UN statement on Gaza riots
US blocks Security Council statement calling for investigation, after 16 Gazans die in Hamas-led riots along Gaza border.
Syrian reactor was enabled by North Korea
Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jeffrey says elimination of Syria's reactor was 'a blessing' for all humanity.
Senior official to Arutz Sheva
US peace plan will be delayed considerably
US apparently uninterested in presenting plan when conflict between US and PA is only growing - and PA likely to refuse no matter what.
'Meeting between US and North Korea very good for Israel'
Deputy Minister says meeting anticipated between Trump and North Korean leader good for Israel. 'Iran is watching closely.'
Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?
Kuwait daily claims Israel, US, planning joint offensive on Syria.
Chinese FM: If the US starts a trade war, we'll respond
Chinese FM Wang warns US against starting 'trade war,' says countries should be partners, not rivals.
For the first time since the war: US aircraft carrier in Vietnam
A U.S. aircraft carrier is visiting Vietnam. What do the soldiers onboard know about the war?
Report: Trump asked Kelly to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to exit
Chief of Staff John Kelly is 'frustrated' with Ivanka, was asked by Pres. Trump to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to leave White House.
Winter Storm Riley leaves nearly 2.5 million without power
Death toll from Winter Storm Riley rises to seven, including two children.
The Russian bots are coming: The bipartisan duo will take care
Laura Rosenberger and Jamie Fly are an unlikely bipartisan duo who teamed up to combat the Kremlin’s influence campaign.
American consulate in Jerusalem prepares for transition
Soon the consulate will officially become the embassy - and the preparations are already underway.
Turkey: US embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying'
Turkey says US embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying,' shows US administration's 'insistence' on trampling international law.
US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 million
Study on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies.
'The US administration is totally with us'
From hill of new town, Binyamin Council head calls to explain to US the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'They understand.'
Jewish organization urges US gov't to suspend ties with Poland
Ruderman Foundation campaign urges US to suspend ties with Poland over Holocaust law.
Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace
US Pres. Trump encourages Russia's Pres. Putin to discuss peace talks with PA Chairman Abbas.
PLO backs Hamas, slams US for sanctions on senior terrorist
Senior Fatah diplomat who received lung transplant in US blasts US over blacklisting of Hamas terrorist, calls for 'national unity'.
US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law
Polish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have ‘repercussions’ for international relations, US embassy warns.
Hamas 'undeterred' by US terror designation
Terror group blasts US decision to impose sanctions on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as 'failed attempt to pressure the resistance.'
EU: US needed for peace process
'If I can put it in a headline, nothing without the United States, nothing with the United States alone.'
'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'
Former US candidate for Ambassador to South Korea warns striking North Korea may cause more harm than good.
Cyberattackers target US ATM machines
Recent reports indicate fraudsters are conducting sophisticated attacks on US ATM machines to extract large sums of money.
In the US, rising number of Holocaust survivors live in poverty
One third of American Holocaust survivors live in poverty, aid group says.
US: 2017 'deadliest year' for extremist violence
White supremacists committed more than half of extremist-related killings in US in 2017, report says.
US denies entry visa to Israeli singer invited to perform at UN
Amir Benayoun scheduled to sing his song, 'The Last Survivor,' at the UN on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Muslims to outnumber Jews in US by 2040
While size of US Jewish population stagnates, number of US Muslims set to double by 2040.
Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea
US officials discuss military strike on North Korea as North Korean and South Korean representatives meet for first time in over two years.
Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'
US Amb. Nikki Haley calls on UN to stand with the people of Iran, as Russia's Foreign Minister Ryabkov says involvement is 'destructive.'
State Department to fill post for anti-Semitism monitor
State Department says ‘crucial’ anti-Semitism monitor post to be filled ‘soon.’
Erdogan urges UN to resist US threat in Jerusalem vote
Turkish President Erdogan slams US President Trump's promise to cut funding to nations voting against US recognition of Jerusalem.
Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'
Spokesman says US veto despite support of rest of security council 'proves that US seeks compromise by trampling Palestinian rights.'
J Street: US can and must facilitate two-state solution
J Street slams Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas’ ‘divisive, inflammatory’ speech on Jerusalem.
Israeli suspected of murdering mother faces extradition to US
Justice Minister orders extradition of Israeli suspected of killing his mother in the US five years ago.
