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Bomb threat caller: 'Exterminate the Jews'
No less than 100 calls received recently in various centers across US, warning of intention to attack
'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'
Opposition MK speaks to Congress, Senate, tells them to support Trump's decision to leave UN Human Rights Council.
'Blind Sheikh' dies in US prison
1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind Omar Abdel-Rahman dies in North Carolina prison.
Russia Foreign Minister: We need a 'post-West' world order
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he hopes for a 'post-West world order' and pragmatic relations with US, says NATO is outdated.
Pew: Jews are best-liked religious group in America
Pew survey finds Americans have warmer feelings towards Jews than to any other religious group.
'There is no reason we should be more left-wing than the US'
Justice Minister Shaked: 'I call on the PM to rid himself of the idea of the Two-State Solution and to present an alternative.'
Volunteers race to rescue drowning refugees
American firefighters search for refugees stranded at sea.
Netanyahu: Bennett's ultimatum a bluff
PM dismisses accusations by Education Minister over request to delay vote on Regulation Bill, says he is focused on meetings in UK and US.
Canada welcomes refugees stranded by Trump ban
Canadian PM, Immigration Minister, reassure refugees they won't be stranded.
Netanyahu: Israel has strong relationships with China, India
Israeli PM says relations with China, India, are getting stronger; American magazine includes Israel in list of eight 'great powers.'
Thousands protest Trump ban at JFK
Thousands protest ban on immigrants, refugees, shout 'racists out, refugees in,' 'let them in.'
France, Germany, criticize Trump ban
French, German Foreign Ministers slam Trump's new ban on nationals from seven countries entering the US.
Soviet leader warns: The world is preparing for war
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns world is preparing for war, calls on Trump, Putin to forbid use of nuclear weapons.
Iran: Trump's ban a 'flagrant insult' to entire Muslim world
Iran announces reciprocal ban on US citizens traveling to Iran, denounces US ban as "flagrant insult" to entire Islamic world.
Former inauguration announcer: It was the shock of my life
Former inauguration announcer responds to Trump's announcement, says he doesn't wish replacement any ill.
New coin depicts Lady Liberty as black woman
Commemorative coin will depict Lady Liberty as a black woman, US Mint says coin will be first in a series of coins depicting minorities.
Russia claims to have 'sensitive information' on Trump
US intelligence presents Obama and Trump with classified report claiming Russia has 'compromising information' about the President-elect.
Iran to get natural uranium
AP reports Iran to receive Russian uranium with US approval.
Former US diplomat: Defunding UN will aid China's ascension
Former US diplomat warns defunding UN may aid China's ascension, suggests 'reforming' UN instead.
Foreign condemnation of terror attack
US, France, EU, and other nations condemn terror attack in Israel which killed four soldiers. "No excuses and no justification."
US to expel 35 Russian diplomats over election hacking
US to expel 35 Russian diplomats, close 2 Russian compounds, in response to allegations Russia hacked the DNC to hurt Hillary Clinton.
Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah Lighting
Rabbi officiating at National Menorah Lighting ceremony in Washington criticizes US decision to allow passage of anti-Israel UN resolution.
How many Muslims are there in Europe?
An Ipsos poll reveals that countries are likely to significantly overestimate their Muslim populations.
Trump speaks with Taiwan president
China expresses concern over Trump's conversation with Taiwan president.
U.S. firefighters deployed to Israel to help fight flames
A group of 39 American firefighters deployed to Israel during Thanksgiving weekend to help their Israeli counterparts fight the wildfires.
100 anti-Semitic incidents reported in US post-election
Watchdog finds that 100 anti-Semitic incidents occurred in the 10 days following the presidential election.
US sends Supertanker to help Israel fight fires
The US is sending the world's most advanced firefighting plane to help Israel.
US opposes UN resolution against glorifying Nazism
The United States voted against a United Nations resolution that condemned the glorification of Nazism.
Anti-Trump ad switches word 'Jewish' for Muslim
Anti-Trump ad takes clip of candidate speaking of ban on Muslims entering US and substitutes 'Jewish' for Muslim
'Catch the Jew' author takes aim at US
Bestselling author Tuvia Tenenbom's new book was written on the roads through America. "Are the so-called 'American Values' real?" he asks.
Two Iowa police officers murdered in ambushes
Manhunt underway for suspect who gunned down two police officers in separate ambush attacks in Iowa.
Swastikas painted on US Jewish school
Swastikas and abusive graffiti were painted at the entrance to a Jewish school in Maryland. Police investigators summoned.
Russians concerned Syria may lead to World War 3
Russians fear tensions with US over Syria civil war may lead to World War 3.
US opposes one-sided resolutions against Israel
American Ambassador to Israel addresses growing concerns in Israel that US will no longer veto Arab-backed UN Security Council resolutions.
ISIS: America will run with its tail between its legs
ISIS releases video from Mosul, vowing to defeat the US and force it to retreat.
US, Russia, fight cyber war
In response to WikiLeaks email revelations targeting Hillary Clinton, the Obama administration prepares retaliatory cyber attack on Russia.
Analysts: Russia is ready for war
US, Russia inability to do right in Syria may be a symptom of a bigger problem, analysts say.
Despite scandal, Trump maintains support among Republican voters
Under attack for a leaked video in which he makes lewd comments about women, Donald Trump sees only a small drop in overall support.
Obama declares state of emergency as hurricane nears Florida
As Hurricane Matthew strengthens, Florida governor calls on 1.5 million people to evacuate and Obama declares state of emergency in Florida.
US threatens to end negotiations with Russia on Syria
After continued Russian attacks on Alleppo, US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that he would suspend talks on Syrian conflict.
US Muslims to Hamas: Return missing soldiers
In heartfelt letter to Khaled Mashal, 10 leaders of Muslim community in US call for return of the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.
US missile defense shield goes live in Europe
US activates first missile defense shield in Romania; Russia is livid.
Trump praises Israeli counter-terrorism
Following spate of bombings, Donald Trump says US afraid of being accused of profiling, something Israel does all the time, to great effect.
US: Police arrest bombing suspect
Ahmed Khan Rahami captured in Linden, New Jersey, after firefight. He is suspected of involvement in series of east-coast bombings.
Assad: Airstrike on my troops is flagrant American aggression
Syrian President accuses US and its allies of supporting terrorist groups like ISIS after coalition airstrike kills 62 regime troops.
US: Search for 'armed and dangerous' terrorist
Police are searching for Ahmad Khan Rahami who is suspected of planting the bomb that wounded 29 people in Manhattan.
Australian jets involved in botched US air strike in Syria
According to Defense Department reports, Australian jets were involved in US-led air strike in Syria which killed 62 Syrians fighting ISIS.
Fragile truce in Syria extended by 48 hours
The fragile truce in Syria has been extended for 48 hours under an agreement between Moscow and Washington
Ex-Ambassador to US: Israel could have gotten better deal
Israel's former deputy foreign minister, Dani Ayalon feels Israel could have got more foreign aid if PM hadn't criticized the nuclear pact.
Philippines throws US Special Forces out of country
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all US Special Forces out of southern Philippines.
The Senator who defies the Obama administration
Lindsey Graham budgeted more in military aid for 2017 than administration is willing to give, and the White House refuses to sign agreement.
For US and Russia, war in Syria is mainly in the air
The 2 superpowers and former foes have found themselves on opposing sides of the Syrian civil war but have avoided direct clashes.
Death still raining from the air as Syria truce lags
At least 58 dead, including 13 children, from airstrikes on Idlib, in which busy marketplace was hit. Truce only come into effect tomorrow.
Key points in US-Russia truce deal on Syria
Here are the main points of the plan devised by the US and Russia to try to end the fighting in the Syrian civil war.
Will Syrian civil war finally end?
Can the war in Syria be nearing an end? President Assad accepts US-Russian joint plan of pathway to end the conflict, but opposition unsure.
Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in Gulf
US officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional."
First commercial flight from U.S. arrives in Cuba
History made as the first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century lands in Santa Clara.
Watch: 'It's not a fair fight - and that's how we like it'
US pilots explain how it feels to fly the new F-35 stealth fighter - which Israel is set to get in December.
Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria
Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.
