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US expels Palestinian envoy

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

US expels Palestinian envoy

'Ari fought heroically on behalf of Israel'

Netanyahu eulogizes American immigrant murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack. 'He fought to spread the truth about Israel.'

'Ari fought heroically on behalf of Israel'

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'

Netanyahu pushes to reduce electoral threshold

A boon for smaller parties? Prime Minister suggests coalition may cut electoral threshold to Knesset, allowing smaller factions to enter.

Netanyahu pushes to reduce electoral threshold

Israel, Greece, Cyprus plan underwater gas pipeline

Netanyahu meets with Greek, Cypriot foreign ministers as three countries plan gas pipeline to Europe

Israel, Greece, Cyprus plan underwater gas pipeline

Syrian civilians wish IDF 'all the best'

After two years of operation, Israel closing down 'Good Neighbor' operation on Syrian border to help Syrian civilians during civil war.

Syrian civilians wish IDF 'all the best'

Israeli judokas to participate in UAE tourney under Israeli flag

Following cancellation of previous events due to refusal to permit Israeli national symbols, Israeli flag to be featured at UAE event.

Israeli judokas to participate in UAE tourney under Israeli flag

'May we be the head and not the tail'

Letter to haredi IDF soldiers by Shachar Unit Rabbi and Haredi Integration Administration policy head.

'May we be the head and not the tail'

NY Democrats claim actress is pro-BDS, soft on anti-Semitism

Mailer put out in name of NY Democratic Committee claims actress Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging Governor Cuomo in primary, is pro-BDS.

NY Democrats claim actress is pro-BDS, soft on anti-Semitism

Michigan Dem walks back claim Israel aggressor, Hamas legitimate

Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan walks back comments calling Hamas 'legitimate', labelling Israel the 'aggressor'.

Michigan Dem walks back claim Israel aggressor, Hamas legitimate

Senior UN, European officials spotted at anti-Semitic PA display

UN officials visited anti-Semitic exhibition in illegal Bedouin encampment featuring racist propaganda.

Senior UN, European officials spotted at anti-Semitic PA display

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

Ambassador David Friedman visits Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashannah.

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

Jews, Arabs agree:

Palestinians would destroy Israel if they could

Poll shows Israelis overwhelming oppose evacuation of 'isolated' settlements, but are evenly divided on Palestinian statehood.

Palestinians would destroy Israel if they could

Labor chief: If I go down, I'm taking the rest of you with me

As polls show Labor losing more than half its seats, faction members slam party chief Avi Gabbay. 'He wants to get just 10 seats.'

Labor chief: If I go down, I'm taking the rest of you with me

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Abbas threatens to cut contact with Israel over Hamas deal

'Be happy with Hamas,' Palestinian Authority chief reportedly says to Israel, warning against ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas.

Abbas threatens to cut contact with Israel over Hamas deal

Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movements

Coalition MK calls on haredi leaders to recognize other 'streams' of Judaism. 'This is their state too.'

Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movements

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?

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

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

12 anti-Assad rebel groups in south Syria reportedly received money and weapons from Israel to combat ISIS, Iran-linked forces.

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

An end to speeding tickets from cameras? Not so fast, say police

Israeli court throws out fines based on speed cameras. But police say they'll keep the cameras - and continue tracking offenders.

An end to speeding tickets from cameras? Not so fast, say police

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

EU slams court ruling paving way for demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment east of Jerusalem. 'This threatens prospects of peace.'

EU blasts Israeli Supreme Court decision

US band joins Lana Del Rey in backing out of Israeli festival

American indie band 'Of Montreal' joins Lana Del Rey, other acts in pulling out of music festival in Israel following BDS pressure.

US band joins Lana Del Rey in backing out of Israeli festival

Michigan Democrat: Hamas legitimate - Israel is the aggressor

Democratic candidate for Michigan Governor refuses to denounce BDS, while running mate has history of anti-Israel statements.

Michigan Democrat: Hamas legitimate - Israel is the aggressor

Philippines to network with Israeli emergency medical service

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vows cooperation with Israel's largest emergency first response organization.

Philippines to network with Israeli emergency medical service

Supreme Court:

Demolish Arab outpost east of Jerusalem

After delaying demolition of illegal Arab outpost, Israeli high court rejects residents' claims, orders gov't to evict squatters.

Demolish Arab outpost east of Jerusalem

Gaza rioters damage Erez crossing, forcing closure

After hundreds of Arab rioters target Erez crossing on Gaza border, IDF announces closure to repair checkpoint.

Gaza rioters damage Erez crossing, forcing closure

White powder, threatening letters sent to Israeli, US embassies

Police in Berlin say second wave of threatening messages containing white powder sent to Israeli, US embassies.

White powder, threatening letters sent to Israeli, US embassies

Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli persona

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman spoofs British Jewish comedian's parody of Israeli counter-terror expert with his real-life inspiration.

Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli persona

Over 10,000 expected at Western Wall for 'Day of Jewish Unity'

US Ambassador David Friedman expected to join thousands in mass prayer event at Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanna.

Over 10,000 expected at Western Wall for 'Day of Jewish Unity'

Bennett:

Arab lawmakers' support for Jeremy Corbyn a disgrace

Education Minister blasts Israeli-Arab lawmakers for public support of UK Labour Party's Jeremy Corbyn amid anti-Semitism scandals.

Arab lawmakers' support for Jeremy Corbyn a disgrace

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on Eurovision's 'disgraceful' demands on Israel as conditions for hosting music contest.

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Monica Lewinsky explains walkout during live Jerusalem interview

Anti-bullying advocate who gained national attention at center of Clinton scandal says Israeli interviewer misled her, violated agreement.

Monica Lewinsky explains walkout during live Jerusalem interview

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

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

As Russia gears up for largest military drills since Cold War, Israeli air authority warns of serious delays to flights.

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

10 injured as Arabs riot during demolition of illegal homes

Israeli security forces demolish illegal buildings in Arab village on edge of Jerusalem. At least 10 injured as rioters clash with police.

10 injured as Arabs riot during demolition of illegal homes

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

'Yeshiva stabber' to be charged with attempted murder

Student in Kiryat Sefer yeshiva who stabbed fellow student to be charged with attempted murder, police announce.

'Yeshiva stabber' to be charged with attempted murder

'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'

Argentinian soccer star scrambles to stay in Israel

Argentinian soccer player living in Israel for a decade loses contract - and faces deportation - but hopes to stay in country.

Argentinian soccer star scrambles to stay in Israel

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'

PM's son also under investigation in bribery case, report claims

Hours after revelation that PM's wife, Sara Netanyahu, is a suspect in Case 4000 investigation, report claims PM's son also suspected.

PM's son also under investigation in bribery case, report claims

Philippines president to dedicate Holocaust monument in Israel

Rodrigo Duterte to arrive in Israel Sunday for first visit to the Jewish state.

Philippines president to dedicate Holocaust monument in Israel

'I didn't know my son was in the trunk'

Police crack down on use of unsafe school buses. Driver of private vehicle caught driving with son in the trunk.

'I didn't know my son was in the trunk'

Netanyahu: We will act decisively against Iranian threat

PM Netanyahu says Israel must ensure peak performance at all times, promises to act decisively against Iran.

Netanyahu: We will act decisively against Iranian threat

European broadcasters visit Israel over Eurovision

Heads of EBU meet with Israeli broadcasters and reps of J'lem, Tel Aviv and Eilat, ahead of decision on city to host the song contest.

European broadcasters visit Israel over Eurovision

Israel Warns Tehran:

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

After Iran, Syria sign agreement, senior Israeli minister warns that Israel will not permit Iran to use Syria as base for attacks.

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

‘Fauda’ head screenwriter teaching at Rutgers this fall

Israeli writer of hit TV series 'Fauda' to teach at Rutgers University.

‘Fauda’ head screenwriter teaching at Rutgers this fall

Israel eyes tax deductions to encourage minority enlistment

Program by MK Oren Hazan would offer tax deductions to minority towns with high levels of enlistment in IDF.

Israel eyes tax deductions to encourage minority enlistment

US, Israel team up to tighten Iran sanctions

Israeli Finance Minister, US Treasury Secretary meet in Washington, form joint team to ramp up economic sanctions on Tehran.

US, Israel team up to tighten Iran sanctions

'No regrets', says soldier jailed for killing terrorist

'I would do it again', says Elor Azariya, who was jailed for shooting wounded terrorist.

'No regrets', says soldier jailed for killing terrorist

Israel sets up temporary consulate in Uman for Rosh Hashanah

With tens of thousands of pilgrims expected to visit Hasidic rabbi's grave in Ukraine, Israel opens consulate to assist visitors.

Israel sets up temporary consulate in Uman for Rosh Hashanah

2 Spanish cities reverse BDS motions following legal action

Spanish cities cancel pro-BDS motions declaring as Spanish courts strike down dozens of similar measures around the country.

2 Spanish cities reverse BDS motions following legal action

Pro-Israel donor Adam Milstein denies funding Canary Mission

Adam Milstein pushes back on AL Jazeera report claiming he funds anonymous site tracking anti-Semitic, anti-Israel in US colleges.

Pro-Israel donor Adam Milstein denies funding Canary Mission

Jewish diplomat who helped plan Operation Moses, dies at 82

American Jewish diplomat behind stunning 1984 airlift of Ethiopian Jews to Israel passes away at age 82.

Jewish diplomat who helped plan Operation Moses, dies at 82

Iran inks deal with Syria, vows to continue military cooperation

Despite demands by US that Iran withdraw forces from Syria, Tehran signs deal with Assad regime, vows to continue military cooperation.

Iran inks deal with Syria, vows to continue military cooperation

'This is treason - time to put Arab MKs on trial'

Likud minister blasts plan by Arab lawmakers to lobby UN to condemn Israel over Nationality Law.

'This is treason - time to put Arab MKs on trial'

Police: Stabbing of Arab workers not nationalistically motivated

Arab construction workers stabbed during brawl with Israeli Jews, which left 7 injured. Police say incident not nationalistically motivated.

Police: Stabbing of Arab workers not nationalistically motivated

Watch: IDF raids terrorist propaganda centers

Israeli security forces capture wanted terrorists, shut down printers used to spread terrorist propaganda in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: IDF raids terrorist propaganda centers

Court order clears way for Reform synagogue in central Israel

Hod Hasharon Reform community center wins court battle against city, winning right to build 13,000 square foot building.

Court order clears way for Reform synagogue in central Israel