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US offers Hamas enormous financial aid

US offers aid to rehabilitate Gaza, in exchange for return of missing Israelis.

US offers Hamas enormous financial aid

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

Senior Iranian official says Iranian Pres. Rouhani refused several invitations to speak directly with US Pres. Trump.

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

Border Protection: De Blasio entered US illegally

NYC mayor crossed into Mexico, US, illegally, refused to comply with Border Protection instructions, Border Protection says.

Border Protection: De Blasio entered US illegally

US House makes it easier for Americans to adopt overseas

US House passes act to include adoption information in annual State Department report.

US House makes it easier for Americans to adopt overseas

Anne Frank’s family was never denied US visas, study states

New study shows Frank family's documents, visa applications, were lost, not rejected.

Anne Frank’s family was never denied US visas, study states

'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'

Senior Israeli official tells Arutz Sheva that in contrast to past admins, US not pressing Israel for concessions or 'gestures' to PA.

'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'

US, Israeli, energy ministers establish joint technology center

US and Israel team up to stop hackers from hitting critical sites.

US, Israeli, energy ministers establish joint technology center

Report: PA Chairman under pressure to meet US envoys

Arab nations, Palestinian Authority officials, pressure PA chairman to backpedal on promise to reject US-proposed peace plans.

Report: PA Chairman under pressure to meet US envoys

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‘Islamic militants ’are a ‘preeminent threat,’ says US official

Homeland Security chief says Islamist ‘militants’ are ‘preeminent threat’ to the West, struggle against them requires ‘moral clarity.’

‘Islamic militants ’are a ‘preeminent threat,’ says US official

Syria FM links negotiations to US withdrawal

Syrian FM Muallem says US must withdraw from southern Syria before negotiations can advance.

Syria FM links negotiations to US withdrawal

Turkey blames US for 'massacre' in Gaza

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister says US desicion to move embassy to Israel's capital responsible for deadly riots at Gaza border

Turkey blames US for 'massacre' in Gaza

US returns smuggled Iraqi artifacts

At a repatriation ceremony, the US returns over 3,000 ancient artifacts to Iraq.

US returns smuggled Iraqi artifacts

Poll: 58% of Jews support how Netanyahu is handling Iran

New poll shows most Israelis believe US will help Israel's efforts against Iran.

Poll: 58% of Jews support how Netanyahu is handling Iran

Russian FM: Putin, Trump, won't allow a war

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says '100%' US, Russia, won't allow tensions to deteriorate into warfare.

Russian FM: Putin, Trump, won't allow a war

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

Security Council statement supporting protests on Gaza border blocked.

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

US blocks UN statement on Gaza riots

US blocks Security Council statement calling for investigation, after 16 Gazans die in Hamas-led riots along Gaza border.

US blocks UN statement on Gaza riots

Syrian reactor was enabled by North Korea

Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jeffrey says elimination of Syria's reactor was 'a blessing' for all humanity.

Syrian reactor was enabled by North Korea

Senior official to Arutz Sheva

US peace plan will be delayed considerably

US apparently uninterested in presenting plan when conflict between US and PA is only growing - and PA likely to refuse no matter what.

US peace plan will be delayed considerably

'Meeting between US and North Korea very good for Israel'

Deputy Minister says meeting anticipated between Trump and North Korean leader good for Israel. 'Iran is watching closely.'

'Meeting between US and North Korea very good for Israel'

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

Kuwait daily claims Israel, US, planning joint offensive on Syria.

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

Chinese FM: If the US starts a trade war, we'll respond

Chinese FM Wang warns US against starting 'trade war,' says countries should be partners, not rivals.

Chinese FM: If the US starts a trade war, we'll respond

For the first time since the war: US aircraft carrier in Vietnam

A U.S. aircraft carrier is visiting Vietnam. What do the soldiers onboard know about the war?

For the first time since the war: US aircraft carrier in Vietnam

Report: Trump asked Kelly to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to exit

Chief of Staff John Kelly is 'frustrated' with Ivanka, was asked by Pres. Trump to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to leave White House.

Report: Trump asked Kelly to encourage Ivanka, Jared, to exit

Winter Storm Riley leaves nearly 2.5 million without power

Death toll from Winter Storm Riley rises to seven, including two children.

Winter Storm Riley leaves nearly 2.5 million without power

The Russian bots are coming: The bipartisan duo will take care

Laura Rosenberger and Jamie Fly are an unlikely bipartisan duo who teamed up to combat the Kremlin’s influence campaign.

The Russian bots are coming: The bipartisan duo will take care

American consulate in Jerusalem prepares for transition

Soon the consulate will officially become the embassy - and the preparations are already underway.

American consulate in Jerusalem prepares for transition

Turkey: US embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying'

Turkey says US embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying,' shows US administration's 'insistence' on trampling international law.

Turkey: US embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying'

US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 million

Study on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies.

US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 million

'The US administration is totally with us'

From hill of new town, Binyamin Council head calls to explain to US the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'They understand.'

'The US administration is totally with us'

Jewish organization urges US gov't to suspend ties with Poland

Ruderman Foundation campaign urges US to suspend ties with Poland over Holocaust law.

Jewish organization urges US gov't to suspend ties with Poland

Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace

US Pres. Trump encourages Russia's Pres. Putin to discuss peace talks with PA Chairman Abbas.

Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace

PLO backs Hamas, slams US for sanctions on senior terrorist

Senior Fatah diplomat who received lung transplant in US blasts US over blacklisting of Hamas terrorist, calls for 'national unity'.

PLO backs Hamas, slams US for sanctions on senior terrorist

US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law

Polish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have ‘repercussions’ for international relations, US embassy warns.

US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law

Hamas 'undeterred' by US terror designation

Terror group blasts US decision to impose sanctions on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as 'failed attempt to pressure the resistance.'

Hamas 'undeterred' by US terror designation

EU: US needed for peace process

'If I can put it in a headline, nothing without the United States, nothing with the United States alone.'

EU: US needed for peace process

'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'

Former US candidate for Ambassador to South Korea warns striking North Korea may cause more harm than good.

'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'

Cyberattackers target US ATM machines

Recent reports indicate fraudsters are conducting sophisticated attacks on US ATM machines to extract large sums of money.

Cyberattackers target US ATM machines

In the US, rising number of Holocaust survivors live in poverty

One third of American Holocaust survivors live in poverty, aid group says.

In the US, rising number of Holocaust survivors live in poverty

US: 2017 'deadliest year' for extremist violence

White supremacists committed more than half of extremist-related killings in US in 2017, report says.

US: 2017 'deadliest year' for extremist violence

US denies entry visa to Israeli singer invited to perform at UN

Amir Benayoun scheduled to sing his song, 'The Last Survivor,' at the UN on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

US denies entry visa to Israeli singer invited to perform at UN

Muslims to outnumber Jews in US by 2040

While size of US Jewish population stagnates, number of US Muslims set to double by 2040.

Muslims to outnumber Jews in US by 2040

Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea

US officials discuss military strike on North Korea as North Korean and South Korean representatives meet for first time in over two years.

Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

US Amb. Nikki Haley calls on UN to stand with the people of Iran, as Russia's Foreign Minister Ryabkov says involvement is 'destructive.'

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

State Department to fill post for anti-Semitism monitor

State Department says ‘crucial’ anti-Semitism monitor post to be filled ‘soon.’

State Department to fill post for anti-Semitism monitor

Erdogan urges UN to resist US threat in Jerusalem vote

Turkish President Erdogan slams US President Trump's promise to cut funding to nations voting against US recognition of Jerusalem.

Erdogan urges UN to resist US threat in Jerusalem vote

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Spokesman says US veto despite support of rest of security council 'proves that US seeks compromise by trampling Palestinian rights.'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

J Street: US can and must facilitate two-state solution

J Street slams Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas’ ‘divisive, inflammatory’ speech on Jerusalem.

J Street: US can and must facilitate two-state solution

Israeli suspected of murdering mother faces extradition to US

Justice Minister orders extradition of Israeli suspected of killing his mother in the US five years ago.

Israeli suspected of murdering mother faces extradition to US

Israel joins 'Power Africa' initiative

PM Netanyahu says he believes Israel, US, and Africa can 'work together to secure a better future.'

Israel joins 'Power Africa' initiative

Recognition of Jerusalem to replace US Embassy move?

US official tells Arutz Sheva recognition of Jerusalem as capital would partially fulfill US President Trump's promise to move US Embassy.

Recognition of Jerusalem to replace US Embassy move?

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Britain opposes resolution condemning Israel's control in Golan

​​​​​​​Britain joins US, Canada in opposing UN resolution on 'Syrian Golan.'

Britain opposes resolution condemning Israel's control in Golan

US synagogues to receive federal disaster relief?

Orthodox Union applauds House Committee’s unanimous passage of Disaster Relief Bill compelling FEMA fairness for houses of worship.

US synagogues to receive federal disaster relief?

North Korea: New missile can reach all of US mainland

North Korea, US official, say ICBM fired Wednesday morning could hit all of the US mainland.

North Korea: New missile can reach all of US mainland

US to keep Palestine Liberation Offices open

US State Department confirms there is no plan to close PLO offices, despite threats to do so.

US to keep Palestine Liberation Offices open

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Strengthening the bond between the US and Israel

Arutz Sheva and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce host former White House Director of Communicatoins Anthony Scaramucci.

Strengthening the bond between the US and Israel

US security officials arrive in Israel to discuss Syria border

Israeli security officials meet with US counterparts to discuss Syria cease-fire deal which would leave Iranian forces 3 miles from border.

US security officials arrive in Israel to discuss Syria border

US-Russia ceasefire could leave Iran forces 3 miles from Israel

Newest cease-fire agreement in Syria would allow Iranian-backed militias to keep positions close to border with Israel.

US-Russia ceasefire could leave Iran forces 3 miles from Israel

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with US NATO commander

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Euroe following reports of permanent Iranian base in Syria.

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with US NATO commander

'The US peace plan is still far in the future'

Israeli political source tells Arutz Sheva, following NYT report, that US is still far from formulating its plan for negotiations.

'The US peace plan is still far in the future'

Empire recalls 5 tons of contaminated kosher chicken breasts

Leading kosher poultry producer recalls 5 tons of raw poultry, US Department of Agriculture praises early action.

Empire recalls 5 tons of contaminated kosher chicken breasts