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Watch: Oklahoma man opens friend's door - is bitten by snake

Oklahoma man approaches his friend's door, unaware that a snake is wrapped around the lamp above the front door.

Pardoned former US soldier didn't recognize White House's number

Michael Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone of the 2008 killing of an unarmed Iraqi prisoner.

Iran: 'US sanctions are against international norms'

'This U.S. measure is against the international commitments of this regime. The United States will be responsible for the caused losses.'

Egyptian cleric on anti-Semitic rant: America, West are the Jews

'Conflict between Jews, Muslims started with Muhammad, who could defeat plots, traps, tricks of Jews and cleanse Medina of their "filth".'

Senior Israeli official:

Significant info about Iran attack preparations came from Mossad

Source notes info obtained by Mossad was transferred to US and formed basis for decision to bolster forces, including aircraft carrier.

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

In a joint statement published by a visiting US delegation, ambassadors express full support for Israel.

Boeing 737 crashes into Florida river

Plane carrying 143 people from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to a military base in Jacksonville but ended up in the St. John's River.

Assange begins long legal battle to avoid extradition to U.S.

Assange may face extradition to Sweden as well if it reopens a rape case from one of Assange's alleged victims.

As survivors dwindle, US still pursues Holocaust restitution

State Dept envoy says issue of restitution still lingers. 'What do you do with property where the whole family was murdered?'

Palestinian to be deported from US over terror attack in Israel

Palestinian Arab terrorist convicted in Israel for bomb attack on bus to be deported from the US, court rules.

Congress members call for Israelis to have easier entry into US

Congress members push to allow Israel full participation in program allowing expedited entry for 'pre-approved, low-risk travelers.'

Analysis: Are Iran and the United States heading for war?

Reports of US Naval buildup near Middle East as Iran threatens shipping lanes in response to US sanctions.

US sanctions individuals, companies for helping Hezbollah

US sanctions two men and three companies for helping Hezbollah avoid US sanctions.

From next month: American investors to be able to work in Israel

New visa grants temporary residency to US investors, their family members, and employees.

Policy Seminar Hosts Langfan

Security analyst to speak at Capitol Hill policy seminar

This Thursday, the EMET's Capitol Hill Policy Seminar Series will host security analyst Mark Langfan.

One-third of Americans don't believe 6 million Jews murdered

According to survey, 31% of US adults believe 2 million or less Jews killed in Holocaust. 66% of millennials didn't know what Auschwitz was.

US Embassy announces new visa for Israelis

New US visa aims to help Israelis looking to invest in US.

US charges Assange with hacking gov't computer

The charge has a penalty of up to five years in prison but Assange has the right to fight the extradition request in British courts.

Trump admin bans BDS founder from entering US

Omar Barghouti, one of the founders of anti-Israel BDS movement denied entry into the US from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.

Blizzard-like weather for central US

National Weather Service warns major storm may bring blizzard-like conditions, render travel impossible.

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

Iran's Pres. Rouhani promises to 'mass produce' centrifuges if US continues 'pressure.'

How Netanyahu became an issue in the US presidential campaign

2020 Democratic hopefuls take aim at Israel's prime minister, as Israeli policies - and its leaders - become focus of presidential race.

Report: US peace plan to be presented by mid-June

Senior White House official says plan will be presented by mid-June, exact date still unclear.

Last day of Harvard funded 'Israeli Apartheid Week'

One of Harvard's Apartheid Week's speakers is Omar Barghouti, a co-founder of the BDS movement and member of the notorious Barghouti clan.

Watch: Is the US State Department Biased against Israel?

56 terror attacks this week - 557 from the beginning of 2019.

The key juncture of US fight against terrorism

With ISIS and Al-Qaida weakened, US faces an evolving anti-terror mission.

Parkland shooting survivor kills himself, 2nd suicide in 1 week

The student's death comes only a week after Sydney Aiello, 19, died by self-inflicted gunfire.

US to leave 1,000 troops in Syria, despite planned 'withdrawal'

Months after Trump vowed to pull US out of Syria, US reportedly planning to leave almost half of troops currently stationed in Syria.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

Kelly Craft new US ambassador to United Nations

US Pres. Trump announces Canada Amb. Kelly Craft as nominee for US ambassador to United Nations.

Judge rules boy born to gay Israeli father is US citizen

California judge rules non-American twin of US child should have been granted citizenship at birth due to fathers' relationship status.

US denies telling banks not to work with Palestinian Authority

Following claims by PA that US is pressuring banks to deny loans to Palestinian Authority, US official denies government involved.

What would happen if US withdrew from Afghanistan?

US officials deny report that about half of 14,000 US troops stationed there will be coming home by spring.

US blocks UN statement on Hevron observers

US blocks proposed UN Security Council statement expressing "regret" over Israel's decision to end international observer force in Hevron.

46 years after Roe, Americans back greater limits on abortion

75% of Americans favor banning abortions after first trimester, 65% support overturning or significantly reinterpreting Roe v. Wade.

Israeli general warns US withdrawal from Syria is a red flag

Former NSA Yaakov Amidror warns that US pullout from Syria endangers Kurds, empowers Turkey, and sends troubling message to American allies.

American withdrawal from Syria begins

US forces begin pulling out of Syria, in accordance with President Trump's orders to end US deployment in war-torn country.

US government shutdown may affect tax refunds

President Trump confirms to reporters in Rose Garden he told Democratic leaders government shutdown could last months or even years.

What does US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan mean?

In 1981, Israel's parliament recognized Golan as being under Israeli sovereignty — after capturing territory in the Six Days War from Syria.

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

Pro-Putin think-tank publishes editorial stating new axis represented by Iran, Turkey, and Qatar, has been formed.

'ISIS has been crushed, but the US does not withdraw its forces'

Russian FM expresses skepticism about US withdrawal from Syria. "Let's see how this ‘withdrawal’ will play out."

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia

Russia reportedly asked Israel to 'open the doors' for dialogue with White House over Iran and Syria.

'US withdrawal from Syria strengthens Iran'

Former head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence thinks that the move of US is bad for Israel.

Prime Minister:

'We will study implications of US withdrawal from Syria'

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about US intention 2 days ago. 'In any event, we will take care to protect the security of Israel.'

White House confirms US withdrawal from Syria

Trump: 'We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency.'

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

Iraq seems powerless to stop Iran's interference and the US is doing nothing to stop it. Has the battle been lost?

US broadcaster apologizes for calling Soros ‘millionaire Jew’

Government broadcasting agency chief apologizes after report describes George Soros as 'multimillionaire Jew'.

UN to vote Thursday on US measure condemning Hamas

Measure would mark first time assembly takes aim at Hamas. 'If the UN can't adopt this, it has no business being involved in peace talks.'

Opinion:

Marc Lamont Hill's long, bizarre history of anti-Israel bigotry

Ex-CNN pundit dumped over tirade against Israel has long history of embracing fringe views, anti-Israel conspiracy theories. Opinion.

US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA

Palestinian Authority holding US citizen in custody for facilitating sale of Jerusalem property to Jews.

Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA

Following US cuts to UNRWA, Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million.

GOP wins surprisingly close Senate race in Mississippi

Republicans win what had once been considered a safe Senate seat in Mississippi, fending off Democrat by single digits.

Ocasio-Cortez, Graham feud over Holocaust refugee comparison

Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doubles down on comparison between illegal immigrants and Jewish Holocaust refugees.

Alan Dershowitz pushes back on Farrakhan's 'showdown' challenge

Veteran jurist rejects Nation of Islam leader's call for public debate, says Democrats 'legitimating the bigot Farrakhan'.

Wisconsin students won't be punished over alleged Nazi salute

School district says high school students who were photographed with arms raised in what some claimed was Nazi salute won't be punished.

'Showdown'

Farrakhan: Jews are fake Semites, white people are unnatural

'White people aren't natural to Earth', says Nation of Islam leader, accuses Jews of being imposters who 'stole Palestinian birthright'.

US refuses to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel

Israel made official request that former spy Jonathan Pollard be allowed to move to Israel, but the US Department of Justice refused.

Report: Israel to withdraw from UN migration agreement

Israel reportedly not to ratify Global Compact for Migration at request of US, other allies, despite helping formulate it.

Oscar-winning writer Will Goldman dead at 87

William Goldman, writer of 'Princess Bride' and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' passes away.

2,000 handmade Jewish stars hung throughout Pittsburgh

Thousands of handcrafted Stars of David hung up throughout Pittsburgh in memory of the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.