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Australian jets involved in botched US air strike in Syria

According to Defense Department reports, Australian jets were involved in US-led air strike in Syria which killed 62 Syrians fighting ISIS.

Australian jets involved in botched US air strike in Syria

Fragile truce in Syria extended by 48 hours

The fragile truce in Syria has been extended for 48 hours under an agreement between Moscow and Washington

Fragile truce in Syria extended by 48 hours

Ex-Ambassador to US: Israel could have gotten better deal

Israel's former deputy foreign minister, Dani Ayalon feels Israel could have got more foreign aid if PM hadn't criticized the nuclear pact.

Ex-Ambassador to US: Israel could have gotten better deal

Philippines throws US Special Forces out of country

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all US Special Forces out of southern Philippines.

Philippines throws US Special Forces out of country

The Senator who defies the Obama administration

Lindsey Graham budgeted more in military aid for 2017 than administration is willing to give, and the White House refuses to sign agreement.

The Senator who defies the Obama administration

For US and Russia, war in Syria is mainly in the air

The 2 superpowers and former foes have found themselves on opposing sides of the Syrian civil war but have avoided direct clashes.

For US and Russia, war in Syria is mainly in the air

Death still raining from the air as Syria truce lags

At least 58 dead, including 13 children, from airstrikes on Idlib, in which busy marketplace was hit. Truce only come into effect tomorrow.

Death still raining from the air as Syria truce lags

Key points in US-Russia truce deal on Syria

Here are the main points of the plan devised by the US and Russia to try to end the fighting in the Syrian civil war.

Key points in US-Russia truce deal on Syria

Will Syrian civil war finally end?

Can the war in Syria be nearing an end? President Assad accepts US-Russian joint plan of pathway to end the conflict, but opposition unsure.

Will Syrian civil war finally end?

Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in Gulf

US officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional."

Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in Gulf

First commercial flight from U.S. arrives in Cuba

History made as the first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century lands in Santa Clara.

First commercial flight from U.S. arrives in Cuba

Watch: 'It's not a fair fight - and that's how we like it'

US pilots explain how it feels to fly the new F-35 stealth fighter - which Israel is set to get in December.

Watch: 'It's not a fair fight - and that's how we like it'

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Historic: Jet Blue lands in Cuba today

One small step for man: The first US-Cuba commercial flight in 50 years takes off today.

Historic: Jet Blue lands in Cuba today

US announces 10,000th Syrian refugee of the year

US meets it goal more than a month ahead of schedule, while critics warn its opening its gates to terrorism.

US announces 10,000th Syrian refugee of the year

Pentagon: Stand down, Kurds, Turks

As the US-backed Kurds and the invading Turks continue to scrap to the west of the Euphrates, the Pentagon tries to take tensions down.

Pentagon: Stand down, Kurds, Turks

Kurds ignore US vow, Turks attack

Turkish artillery shelled the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) after they advanced in violation of an accord with the United States.

Kurds ignore US vow, Turks attack

Russia sides with UN against Assad

Russia appalled by report Assad used chlorine gas. "We must prevent such things from happening, even in the fog of war."

Russia sides with UN against Assad

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

While western world citizens wait for years for a kidney transplant, Iran touts its own solution: Legal organ trade.

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

US Vice President Biden to visit Turkey

In a sign of thawing relations, the US is sending its VP to meet and plan with Turkey's top officials.

US Vice President Biden to visit Turkey

Hilary Clinton dismisses rumors about her health

Appearing on a talk show on Monday night, Clinton dismissed rumors about the quality of her health and said they 'make no sense'.

Hilary Clinton dismisses rumors about her health

Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish state

Turkish PM Binali Yildirim: "absolutely unacceptable" for any Kurdish entity to be established in northern Syria, or any other region.

Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish state

Watch: Too shocked to cry

An Aleppo boy sits alone and bloodied in an ambulance while rescue workers try to save his family from their bombed home.

Watch: Too shocked to cry

MK Avi Dichter: 'Israelis look for the worst case scenario'

MK Avi Dichter spoke at a Jerusalem dinner to honor Fox News' Pete Hegseth, together with other MKs, security members, and other officials.

MK Avi Dichter: 'Israelis look for the worst case scenario'

Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

How a Holocaust survivor reacted when he met his best friend - who was responsible for the deaths of his wife and child.

Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to Israel

The latest aliyah flight from North America will carry 233 immigrants, including 75 IDF soldiers, and NBN's 50,000th immigrant

Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to Israel

19% of Republicans want Trump to drop out of presidential race

19% of Republicans want Trump to leave the presidential race according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.

19% of Republicans want Trump to drop out of presidential race

Not just anti-Semitism: ADL boss seeks to broaden group’s reach

In attempt to woo millennials, ADL plays up work with other minority groups in US, recent criticism of GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Not just anti-Semitism: ADL boss seeks to broaden group’s reach

Unmanned drones save lives

The US has okayed the use of unmanned aircraft to drop medical supplies in areas no vehicle could go.

Unmanned drones save lives

IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetings

Lieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot landed Saturday night in the US on an 'official work visit'.

IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetings

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life.

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Watch: Bloomberg says Trump is 'conning' America

Watch: Independent Mike Bloomberg endorses Democrat Hillary Clinton as the United States' next president.

Watch: Bloomberg says Trump is 'conning' America

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Fmr. Amb. Alan Baker: Money given by U.S. and Europe to the PA to enhance its government is paying the salaries of convicted terrorists.

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Israel's new F-35 'Adir' takes to the skies

The new fighter jets, AS-1 class, herald a new age for the Israel Air Force.

Israel's new F-35 'Adir' takes to the skies

What is America's role in today's world?

What is America's role in today's world?

Does the US have to extradite Gulen?

Turkey demands the US hand over self-exiled Imam Fethullah Gulen. Are they forcing America's hand?

Does the US have to extradite Gulen?

US will welcome target of 10,000 Syria refugees

Secretary of State John Kerry promises that US will take in 10,000 Syrian refugees this year.

US will welcome target of 10,000 Syria refugees

US opposes NGO transparency law

US State Department spokesman John Kirby: US is worried transparency law will harm freedom of expression in Israel

US opposes NGO transparency law

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

As fighting rages in the streets of Juba, an IsraAid team is blockaded in South Sudan. The organization is racing to save them in time.

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

Dallas: Sniper kills 5 cops during protests against police

Protest against police brutality turns deadly in Texas. Sniper shoots 11 officers, killing four and severely wounding five.

Dallas: Sniper kills 5 cops during protests against police

Netanyahu at US embassy: 'I join you in celebrating America'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks at US embassy's Fourth of July celebration.

Netanyahu at US embassy: 'I join you in celebrating America'

International community condemns Kiryat Arba attack

After the horrifying murder of 13 year-old Hallel Ariel, the world unites to condemn the terrorist that killed her.

International community condemns Kiryat Arba attack

Benghazi report revealed: Surprise allies, security snafus

Sacrificed for politics: 4 Americans die as State Department worries about offending Libya. The rest rescued by Qhaddafi supporters.

Benghazi report revealed: Surprise allies, security snafus

Will US government help detained teenager?

Mother of young boy barred from parents home who spent weekend in police custody appeals to US embassy for help

Will US government help detained teenager?

US: 6-year-old accidentally shoots and kills 4-year-old brother

Tragedy in New Jersey: 6-year-old boy shoots younger brother while playing with gun

US: 6-year-old accidentally shoots and kills 4-year-old brother

United States blacklists three of ISIS's local branches

United States adds ISIS branches in Libya, Yemen and Saudi Arabia to its global terrorism blacklist.

United States blacklists three of ISIS's local branches

United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiative

State Department unable to say whether Kerry will attend France's international summit aimed at solving Israel-PA conflict.

United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiative

United States to give Gaza $50 million in aid

United States announces $50 million aid program for Gaza, to be used over five years for humanitarian aid and job creation.

United States to give Gaza $50 million in aid

Poll: American sympathy for Palestinians is growing

Millennials' support for Palestinians jumped threefold in 10 years, Democrats 4 times more likely to side with Palestinians.

Poll: American sympathy for Palestinians is growing

Pentagon allowing more civilian casualties to fight ISIS

Up to 10 civilians allowed to be killed on missions as a matter of course, Defense Department officials say.

Pentagon allowing more civilian casualties to fight ISIS

Longest cross-border drug tunnel seized by US agents

Agents seize a ton of cocaine and seven tons of marijuana in near half-mile long tunnel found between Mexico and California.

Longest cross-border drug tunnel seized by US agents

Paul Ryan: US-Israel relationship is 'more important than ever'

During first official visit abroad as US Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan comes to Israel. 'We must work together against mutual threats.'

Paul Ryan: US-Israel relationship is 'more important than ever'

US: North Korea 'probably' has miniaturized nukes

Growing number of US analysts think Kim Jong-Un has a mini nuclear warhead, but they remain hesitant despite Chinese warnings.

US: North Korea 'probably' has miniaturized nukes

US secretly gave Iran $1.7 billion in 'ransom payment'

Officials try to avoid answers on large payment to Iran in January. Congressman insists it was ransom for US prisoners.

US secretly gave Iran $1.7 billion in 'ransom payment'

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

Widow of former US President Ronald Reagan dies of congestive heart failure on Sunday.

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

‘Juniper Cobra 16’ military exercise begins

Joint ballistic missile exercise involving US European Command and IDF commences.

‘Juniper Cobra 16’ military exercise begins

Revealed: America's cyber strike plan on Iran

NYT report uncovers Nitro Zeus cyberattack plan meant to disable Iran if nuclear diplomacy failed, along with Fordo cyber assault.

Revealed: America's cyber strike plan on Iran

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

Wife of killed ISIS financial leader charged with keeping US aid worker as slave.

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

First case of Zika virus hits US

Virus reported in Texas attributed to human transmission and not mosquito bite.

First case of Zika virus hits US

'Will France also offer international conference for ISIS?'

Political officials express fury over French proposal. US also prefers solution that is not unilateral.

'Will France also offer international conference for ISIS?'