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Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's 'chutzpah'

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts Trump's plan to lead a UN Security Council session on Iran.

Trump warns Assad: The world is watching

US President denies claims made in Bob Woodward's book, but also warns Syrian President that "the world is watching".

Trump admin official: I am part of 'resistance' to the President

New York Times publishes anonymous op-ed allegedly by member of Trump administration who says there's resistance to the President.

Anthony Scaramucci: Maybe Woodward's book is all true. So, what?

Ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci reacts to Bob Woodward’s book derided as 'fabrication' by White House.

Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'

White House pushes back against new book by Bob Woodward as cabinet members deny quotes attributed to them. 'This is a con job'.

Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran

US President to chair UN Security Council meeting to spotlight Iran's “violations of international law”.

Report: Trump offered Abbas a meeting

TV report says Abbas turned down meeting with Trump unless several conditions are met.

Book claims Trump ordered Assad killed

New book claims Secretary of Defense ignored order from President to kill Syrian dictator following deadly chemical weapons attack.

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.

Trump warns Assad against 'reckless' attack in Idlib

Trump says Russia and Iran would be making a "grave mistake" if they back Syrian attack in province of Idlib.

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

MK Betzalel Smotrich pleased with Trump decision to eliminate UNRWA. In A7 interview he explains concern over too-powerful Likud.

President Trump wants this to be a new year of peace

US President's Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says regional changes create opportunity for peace, even if it will be difficult.

Kerry: Trump doesn't know what he's talking about

Former Secretary of State rips Trump for leaving Iranian nuclear deal, claims the President "makes things up".

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.

ANALYSIS: Iran continues its entrenchment in both Syria and Iraq

Missiles given to Iraq by Iran can hit both Tel Aviv and Riyadh.

Report: Netanyahu changed UNRWA policy unilaterally

Defense officials complain PM decided to support defunding UNRWA without consulting Security Cabinet or security experts.

'Trump is anti-Palestinian'

Arab lawmaker who served as adviser to Yasser Arafat blasts President Trump, derides offer to form Palestinian-Jordanian confederation.

Netanyahu: UNRWA decision a welcome and important change

PM Netanyahu praises US decision to cease funding 'irredeemably flawed" UNRWA.

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.

UNRWA:

‘Substantial’ German funding increase to make up US shortfall

But it won’t be enough to keep UNRWA afloat, German Foreign Minister says in letter to other EU member countries.

Meghan McCain mocks Trump during eulogy for her father

Megan McCain weaves attack on President Trump into eulogy. Trump does not turn other cheek, answers her on Twitter.

Hamas: Trump is trying to eliminate refugee issue

Hamas 'Refugee Department' condemns US decision to cut funding to UNRWA, emphasizes commitment to 'right of return.'

UNRWA: US decision unrelated to our performance

UNRWA Commissioner-General Krähenbühl claims US decision to cut funding result of poor relations, is unrelated to organizational failings.

Report: US ending all funding to UNRWA

Likud MK Haskel says US plan is 'a very good thing,' will help end Arab-Israeli conflict.

Israeli firm selling bulletproof backpacks in US after shooting

Bulletproof backpacks sales booming after Florida shooting. Basic model protects against 9mm bullets, others effective against rifle rounds.

Trump: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea going well

Trump says United States is “doing well” in its diplomatic efforts with North Korea, says China making denuclearization more difficult.

US Ambassador: No demands in exchange for embassy move

Ambassador says in talk with AJC that publication of US peace plan is 'not imminent,' peace process has been 'overtaken by other events.'

Dear Dems – careful what you wish for

Pro-Israel DeSantis wins GOP nomination for Florida governor

Florida gubernatorial race pits pro-Israel conservative against left-wing Democrat backed by Bernie Sanders and funded by George Soros.

Trump against Google: 'Only fake news'

Administration official says White House considering regulating Google after Trump attacks online giant on Twitter.

'Trump was furious when he learned what UNRWA, PA were doing'

Journalist David Bedein explains how US President reacted to learning of incitement, depiction of terrorists as role models, in PA schools.

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Iran's president summoned for first time to parliament, says US sanctions causing 'economic problems', but remains defiant.

Report: Trump offered US pullout for partial Iranian retreat

Lebanese paper claims US delegation met in secret with Syrian leaders, offered withdrawal in exchange for Iranian pullback from border.

Trump orders flags at half-staff following McCain's death

Trump issues statement recognizing death of Senator John McCain following criticism of his response to the passing of the longtime senator.

Will international court force US to lift Iran sanctions?

International Court of Justice begins hearings after Iran demands court suspend US sanctions while case is determined.

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.

Trump deports the last Nazi – a real one

Will Trump eliminate the Right of Return?

US may ask Israel to rethink policy of allowing UNRWA to operate in Judea, Samaria, report says.

Trump cancels Pompeo visit to North Korea

Trump instructs Secretary of State to put off visit to North Korea, says not enough progress being made on denuclearization.

Netanyahu: I see no urgency in unveiling Trump peace plan

Speaking to reporters in Lithuania, PM Netanyahu says it's Trump's choice whether to present the peace plan for Israel and the PA.

South African lawmaker accuses Jews of plotting sniper attacks

Head of South Africa's third largest party hits Trump's call to monitor attacks on white farmers, says Jews training right-wing snipers.

Do Trump's troubles foreshadow the future?

Trump asks, “How did we end up here?” The New Yorker suggests: “Follow the money”.

ANALYSIS: US military to stay in Syria to stop Iran

President Trump insists US will remain in Syria to ensure Iran's departure. Will US be drawn into next major battle in northwest Syria?

'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says Trump

President Trump tells Fox News Jewish New Yorkers, including friends, had urged him since 2016 campaign to deport SS guard living in NYC.

Trump: If I am impeached, the economy will collapse

'If I ever got impeached, I think the market would crash. I think everybody would be very poor.'

'Trump is pushing the PA into a corner'

Former ambassador to US Danny Ayalon assesses Trump spoke of price Israel will have to pay in order to present Abbas as a refuser of peace.

Trump names Jewish security expert to senior intelligence post

President Trump chooses Jewish national security expert Samantha Ravich as deputy chairwoman of the intelligence advisory board.

PA to Trump: We will not give up on Jerusalem

PA says there will be no solution to the conflict as long as Jerusalem isn't the capital of "Palestine".

Trump's former lawyer subpoenaed in Trump Foundation probe

Investigators in New York state issue subpoena to Michael Cohen as part of their probe into the Trump Foundation.

PA rejects 'something good' from Trump

Palestinian Authority officials reject US President's assertion they would get 'something good' after embassy move, demand Jerusalem.

Democratic Assemblyman: Thank you, President Trump

New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind thanks US President for deporting Nazi from Queens.

Trump: Don't take Michael Cohen as your lawyer

US President slams former lawyer after Michael Cohen makes plea bargain alleging campaign finance rule violations.

'Trump's comments about Israel no reason to get alarmed'

Republican official in Israel says Trump admin remains solidly pro-Israel, Trump's comment that Israel must pay 'high price' is nothing new.

'Trump WH is friendliest admin to Israel ever'

Ex-ambassador to US Michael Oren says US quietly backs Israeli growth in Golan, adds Trump expects both sides to make painful concessions.

'We will hit Israel if US attacks Iran'

Senior Iranian cleric rejects Trump's offer to negotiate, vows to hit Israel if US attacks Iran.

Minister: Trump's statement 'a cause for concern'

Uri Ariel says Israel must examine Trump's statement that Israel will pay 'higher price' in negotiations due to embassy move.

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Bolton: No 'quid pro quo' in Jerusalem embassy move

NSA John Bolton says President Trump's statement that Israel will pay 'higher price' for embassy move doesn't indicate change in policy.

Deportation of Nazi ignites partisan debate in US

Trump administration's announcement of deportation of SS guard from concentration camp sparks partisan fight.

Trump: Israel will have to pay a 'high price' in peace talks

Trump says Israel will have to pay a "high price" in its peace talks with the PA in return for the U.S. embassy relocating to Jerusalem.

Trump's former lawyer pleads guilty to 8 counts

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to breaking campaign finance law "at the direction of a candidate for federal office".