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How compensation from Iran will save lives in Israel

Family of terror victim which won lawsuit against Iran for terror financing uses funds to donate intensive care unit to United Hatzalah.

How compensation from Iran will save lives in Israel

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Iran blames Saudi Arabia, US, for Tehran terror attacks.

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Op-Ed: Israel's F-35s may not be able to beat Iran

The lowdown on why the spanking-new US 'stealth' fighter may be a more dangerous proposition than old-fashioned F-15s.

Op-Ed: Israel's F-35s may not be able to beat Iran

Iran's Guards says Saudi Arabia behind deadly attacks in Tehran

Watch the main stories from Israel and around the world on Channel 2 News.

Iran's Guards says Saudi Arabia behind deadly attacks in Tehran

Trump: States that sponsor terror could fall victim to it

President Trump issues statement following the terrorist attacks in Tehran claimed by ISIS.

Trump: States that sponsor terror could fall victim to it

Iran: Shooting in Parliament

Two separate Iran shootings claim eleven lives.

Iran: Shooting in Parliament

Iran sticking to nuclear deal, says UN watchdog

International Atomic Energy Agency report says Iran is sticking to the 2015 nuclear deal with major world powers.

Iran sticking to nuclear deal, says UN watchdog

Hamas: Iran resuming support? 'Fake news'

Hamas dismisses reports that Iran intends to resume its financial support for the group.

Hamas: Iran resuming support? 'Fake news'

Iran going to fund Hamas again?

Arab news reports that Tehran agreed to renew financial aid to Hamas - after years of tension between them.

Iran going to fund Hamas again?

Iran blasts Trump for saying it sponsors terror

Iran dismisses Trump's allegations that it is a major sponsor of terrorism, says such positions are incorrect and irrelevant.

Iran blasts Trump for saying it sponsors terror

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'Israel is the biggest threat to humanity'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani blasts “aggressive and racist” Israel.

'Israel is the biggest threat to humanity'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Saudi Arabia continues blocking Qatari news site, slams refusal to isolate Iran; Iran warns Saudi Arabian government 'will be annihilated.'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Am I a lonely woman of faith?

Am I a lonely woman of faith?

Iran to Hamas: Let's get closer 'on basis of jihad'

Senior Iranian officials express hope to Hamas leader that mutual hatred of US and Israel will lead to closer ties between them.

Iran to Hamas: Let's get closer 'on basis of jihad'

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles.

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Iran completes third underground ballistic missile factory

'It's natural that America and the Zionist regime are angry with our missile program, because they want Iran to be in a weak position.'

Iran completes third underground ballistic missile factory

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

U.S. Treasury will increase sanctions pressure on Iran, Syria and North Korea.

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

Investigation into Alberto Nisman's death nominated for award

Argentinian investigator dies under suspicious circumstances after accusing government of covering up Iranian role in Jewish center bombing.

Investigation into Alberto Nisman's death nominated for award

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel needs to have realistic expectations, says Trump promised his voters - not Israel - to move Embassy.

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

ADL: Rouhani's re-election shows little has changed

ADL calls on world to remain vigilant following the re-election of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

ADL: Rouhani's re-election shows little has changed

Rouhani: We'll continue our missile tests

Iranian President says his country doesn't need permission from anyone to hold missile tests.

Rouhani: We'll continue our missile tests

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

The Devil’s Triangle: At-Tanf/Abu Kamal/Ar Rusafah

The Devil’s Triangle: At-Tanf/Abu Kamal/Ar Rusafah

Can an economic platform defeat Rouhani?

Iran's President Rouhani stands for a second term, facing a hard-line cleric most Iranians know little about. Can Ebrahim Raisi win?

Can an economic platform defeat Rouhani?

Khamenei: 'Zionists' are watching our elections

Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for massive turnout in presidential election in order to bolster the regime against its "enemies".

Khamenei: 'Zionists' are watching our elections

Rouhani's deputy withdraws from election

Iran's first vice president, Eshaq Jahangiri, pulls out of presidential election, endorses Rouhani.

Rouhani's deputy withdraws from election

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Global Firepower list puts Israel ahead of Iran, but behind Turkey and Egypt.

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Iran's reformist leader backs Rouhani

Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami urges voters to re-elect Rouhani in the upcoming election.

Iran's reformist leader backs Rouhani

Iran and Canada renewing ties

Iran and Canada moving toward full renewal of diplomatic relations, five years after ties were cut by Canada.

Iran and Canada renewing ties

Trump urges Russia to ‘rein in’ Iran, Hezbollah in Syria

US President tells Russian foreign minister that Russia must 'rein in' Assad regime as well as Iran and Hezbollah in Syria.

Trump urges Russia to ‘rein in’ Iran, Hezbollah in Syria

Iran test-fires a torpedo

U.S. official says Iran test-fired a high-speed torpedo in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran test-fires a torpedo

Rouhani blasts his opponents

Iranian President criticizes his conservative election as he seeks re-election on May 19.

Rouhani blasts his opponents

President Trump's message to Israel

'Netanyahu and I will decide how to confront Iranian threat,' says President Trump, adds he hopes to promote 'real, lasting peace'.

President Trump's message to Israel

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

Iran’s defense minister threatens to leave no part of Saudi Arabia untouched if Riyadh "does anything ignorant".

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

'US must recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan'

Intelligence Minister says US and Israel must develop a joint policy on dealing with Syria and Iran, starting with recognition of the Golan.

'US must recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan'

Report: Iran gives $600 million to Hezbollah

According to the report, the aid included funds from the US and other countries.

Report: Iran gives $600 million to Hezbollah

Iran: Dozens of terror groups uncovered

Iranian security forces arrest terrorists, foil plan to disrupt public event.

Iran: Dozens of terror groups uncovered

Rouhani blasts anti-Israel messages on missiles

Ahead of election, Iranian President criticizes Revolutionary Guards for writing anti-Israel messages on ballistic missiles.

Rouhani blasts anti-Israel messages on missiles

Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia after the Saudi deputy crown prince rules out dialogue with Tehran.

Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine

U.S. officials say Iran attempted to launch a cruise missile from a submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine

National Security Advisor details shifts in US foreign policy

National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster describes Trump administration's foreign policy changes on North Korea and Iran

National Security Advisor details shifts in US foreign policy

Iran: We discussed prisoners with U.S. officials

Iran says it discussed Americans with dual citizenship held in Iran with American counterparts.

Iran: We discussed prisoners with U.S. officials

Iran: PA conducting a 'war' against Gaza

Senior Iranian official attacks PA for its punitive measures against Gaza and its Hamas rulers.

Iran: PA conducting a 'war' against Gaza

Saudi official: Iran planned to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm against Iranian interests in Yemen continues.

Saudi official: Iran planned to take over Yemen

Ahmadinejad won't endorse other candidates

Former Iranian president, barred from running in election, won't be endorsing other candidates.

Ahmadinejad won't endorse other candidates

'Hungary has no business in Iran's nuclear program'

Hungarian opposition calls on government to cancel nuclear pact with Iran.

'Hungary has no business in Iran's nuclear program'

At UN debate, Arab states heed Haley’s plea to focus on Iran

Arab states agree to US request to focus more time on Iranian threat, less on Israel and the Israeli-Arab conflict.

At UN debate, Arab states heed Haley’s plea to focus on Iran

Trump: Iran not living up to 'spirit' of deal

Trump criticizes Iran nuclear deal, says it should not have been signed.

Trump: Iran not living up to 'spirit' of deal

Ahmadinejad disqualified from presidential election

Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies former president from running in next month's election.

Ahmadinejad disqualified from presidential election

US tells UN Security Council to stop obsessing over Israel

US Ambassador Nikki Haley says Iran 'chief culprit' in Middle East conflicts, too much attention paid to Arab-Israeli conflict.

US tells UN Security Council to stop obsessing over Israel

Iran blocks calls on popular messaging app

Iran’s judiciary blocks voice calls on Telegram, following arrest of people who ran reformist channels on the app.

Iran blocks calls on popular messaging app

Dershowitz: 'See N. Korea? Congress must act now to stop Iran!'

Outspoken Harvard law professor says Congress should vote now to authorize a preventive military strike against Iran.

Dershowitz: 'See N. Korea? Congress must act now to stop Iran!'

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

Germany sentences Pakistani spy

German court sentences 31-year-old Pakistani to four years and three months in prison for spying on Jewish and Israeli-related targets.

Germany sentences Pakistani spy

Bahrain busts Iranian-linked terror cell

Bahrain breaks terrorist cell whose members trained in Iran.

Bahrain busts Iranian-linked terror cell

'For first time in years no daylight between Israel and US'

Ambassador Ron Dermer: 'For the first time in many years, perhaps in many decades, there is no daylight between our two governments.'

'For first time in years no daylight between Israel and US'

In role reversal, Iran and Hamas impose sanctions

Iran engages in tit for tat sanctions against US while Hamas imprisons its own people in retaliation against Israel.

In role reversal, Iran and Hamas impose sanctions

'If Iran was benign the Mideast's problems would be solvable'

Former British PM Tony Blair tells AIPAC conference Iran is key issue preventing conflicts in Middle East from being resolved.

'If Iran was benign the Mideast's problems would be solvable'

Iranian bill would label CIA, US Army as terrorist groups

Iran announces sanctions against 15 US companies which do business with Israel in retaliation for US sanctions against Islamic Republic.

Iranian bill would label CIA, US Army as terrorist groups

Iran to sanction 15 US companies for Israel ties

Iran targets US companies for providing Israel with equipment to 'use against the Palestinians.'

Iran to sanction 15 US companies for Israel ties