Arab leaders snub Obama summitObama has invited Arab leaders to a summit at Camp David to discuss Iran, but they are boycotting the meeting out of frustration with the US president's foreign policy. May 11, 2015
Israeli president to attend event marking 50 years of German-Israeli relationsPresident Reuven Rivlin leaves on Sunday night for a three-day visit to Germany, marking the jubilee of diplomatic relations between Jerusalem and Berlin. May 10, 2015
Anti-Semitism in Germany on the riseAnti-Semitic crime rose 25% in Germany in 2014, likely spurred by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and increasing xenophobic violence by right-wing extremists. May 10, 2015
Report: Hezbollah special forces commander Marwan Mughniyeh killed in SyriaMarwan Mughniyeh, commander of Hezbollah’s special forces in Syria, was allegedly killed in battle on Friday. Hezbollah has not confirmed the report. May 10, 2015
Iran nuclear talks to resume as Senate works to oversee any dealWorld powers will resume Iran nuclear negotiations on May 12 despite Iranian belligerence and as US lawmakers work to have oversight on a final deal. May 6, 2015
Report: IAF attacks weapons cache in SudanArab news outlets claim Israel bombed a weapons depot near Khartoum. Sudanese army officials deny this, but claim they fired at an object in the sky. May 6, 2015
France gets tough on Iran nuclear deal, vows to defend Arab alliesFrench President Hollande, vowing to defend his Arab allies, stated that a nuclear deal with Iran must not threaten the security and stability of the region. May 6, 2015
In first US attack, ISIS claims responsibility for Texas shootingAuthorities confirmed that the shooting incident at a Mohammed cartoon contest was an Islamic terror attack. ISIS has claimed responsibility, warning of further attacks on American soil. May 5, 2015
ISIS-affliliated group suspected of bombing Hamas security headquartersHamas security headquarters in Gaza was bombed hours after the Supporters of the Islamic State in Palestine posted an ultimatum online. May 5, 2015
PA arrests Islamic Jihad terroristsThe PA concedes that arrests were made, but police insist they were targeting criminal activity and not political opponents. May 4, 2015
Missing Israeli Or Asraf Found Dead in NepalThe body of Or Asraf, the last missing Israeli following last week's earthquake in Nepal, was found by a ZAKA rescue team and friends from his IDF unit. May 4, 2015
Two attackers killed outside Mohammed cartoon contest in TexasTwo men, apparently Islamic terrorists, were killed in Texas after violently attacking an event defending freedom of speech. May 4, 2015
US-led airstrike on ISIS kills at least 52 civilians, including childrenA US-led coalition airstrike against ISIS in northern Syria kills scores of civilians. May 3, 2015
US Secretary Kerry derides Israeli ‘hysteria’ on Iran nuclear dealJohn Kerry insists – despite statements by atomic experts to the contrary – that the world community will monitor Iran's nuclear program in a final deal. May 3, 2015
Iran claims Israel has 400 nukesIranian Foreign Minister Zarif claimed Israel possesses 400 nuclear warheads. He condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu for criticizing a deal that would leave Iran’s nuclear infrastructure intact. May 3, 2015
Israel and Paraguay Deepen Ties, Sign PartnershipIsrael takes another step towards becoming a leading global agricultural force by signing a cooperation agreement with Paraguay. April 30, 2015
Netanyahu: Iran is our North KoreaNetanyahu reiterated his warning that a nuclear deal with Iran could prove very dangerous for the world, citing North Korea as an example. April 30, 2015
President Rouhani: Iran sanctions on verge of collapseA final deal has not yet been signed, but foreign sanctions against Iran will soon have been almost completely removed. April 29, 2015
US Senate debates Iran nuclear bill, rejects amendmentThe Senate debated the Iran nuclear bill and rejected toughening the terms claiming it could hinder negotiations. April 29, 2015
Kerry: World ‘closer than ever’ to Iran nuclear dealUS Secretary of State John Kerry believes the world is moving towards a final nuclear deal with Iran, although much work still needs to be done. April 28, 2015
Family of Jewish hostage killed in US drone attack disappointed in ObamaFamily of al-Qaeda-held Warren Weinstein killed by a US strike slams "inconsistent and disappointing" White House policy. April 26, 2015
Obama: US could ‘penetrate’ Iran S-300 missile defense systemThe S-300 missile defense system, which Russia is selling to Iran, is an obstacle that can be overcome, says President Obama. Israel's defense minister agrees. April 22, 2015
New Zealand drafting UN resolution to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace processNew Zealand’s ambassador to the UN told the Security Council that it should “use its moral and legal authority” to push forward “productive negotiations.” April 22, 2015
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez cleared of chargesArgentina's President Cristina Fernandez has been cleared of accusations that that she covered up Iran's responsibility for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires. April 21, 2015
Pope Francis meets European chief rabbis, condemns anti-SemitismPope Francis, in a meeting with European chief rabbis, expressed concern about the rise of anti-Semitism on the continent and called on Christians to deplore hatred. April 21, 2015
Obama meets Emirates crown prince to discuss Mideast and Iran nuclear dealMohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with President Obama to discuss upheaval in the Middle East as well as the Iran nuclear deal. April 21, 2015
US media roundup on Iran highlights conflicting viewsAs the six global powers and Iran try to move forward from a framework agreement to a final nuclear deal, some prepare for peace, others for war. April 20, 2015
France sends $3 billion in arms to Lebanon to fight ISISThreatened by regional turmoil, France is arming the Lebanese army with weapons to fight ISIS, paid for by Saudi Arabia. April 20, 2015
Earthquake hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plantEarthquakes hit frequently, but Iran's nuclear plants are built to withstand the violent shocks. April 20, 2015
Germany to put Nazi SS bookkeeper Oskar Groening on trialSeventy years ago, Oskar Groening was known as the "accountant of Auschwitz." Today, he is being put on trial for crimes he may have committed, or was an accessory to, during his service in the SS. April 20, 2015
Bomb targets offices of UNRWA in GazaThe UN Relief and Works Agency, operating on behalf of Palestinians in Gaza, was attacked over the weekend. April 19, 2015
New twist in Jewish Argentine prosecutor’s death as his gun is foundThe discovery of the prosecutor's own weapon bolsters the argument that Alberto Nisman did not take his own life. April 16, 2015
Thousands join annual ‘March of the Living’ at AuschwitzEvery year, thousands of Jews, young and old, gather at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp site in Poland to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. April 16, 2015
Senate committee approves softened bill on Iran nuclear dealAfter months of deliberation, the Senate was successful in formulating a bill, albeit after making compromises, that ensures Congressional oversight on the nuclear deal with Iran. April 15, 2015
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe urges immigrants to adapt; cites Jewish community as ‘beautiful example’Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the queen of Denmark, entered the debate on immigration and cited the minority Danish Jewish population as a prime example of success. April 15, 2015
Obama courts Jewish support for Iran nuclear dealObama is working hard to garner support for a nuclear deal with Iran. So far, he held two separate meetings with Jewish organizations and Democrats in an attempt to allay fears. April 14, 2015
UN: Slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians is not genocideUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rejected the Pope’s categorization of the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians during World War I as genocide. April 14, 2015
US Senator Marco Rubio announces 2016 presidential candidacyMarco Rubio is the third Republican to announce his candidacy in the 2016 elections race, hoping to become the first Hispanic-American US president. April 14, 2015
Report: US forces work to stop Iran weapons supplies to Houthi rebels in YemenThe US military is trying to prevent Iran from arming the Shi'ite Houthi rebels in Yemen. April 13, 2015
Hillary Clinton launches 2016 presidential campaignHillary Clinton announced her run for president of the United States. She is the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for the 2016 elections. April 13, 2015
Germany approves delivery of 5th Israeli submarineGermany will turn over the fifth of six advanced submarines it had promised to Israel. This latest development is another step in a seven-year joint submarine project. April 13, 2015
Obama, Castro convene in historic US-Cuba meetingBy eliminating the US embargo on Cuba, Obama is pushing forward his foreign policy, thawing ties with regimes that, until now, have been perceived as a threat to the US. April 13, 2015
Iran objects to negotiations over its military programA framework Iran nuclear deal was achieved in Lausanne, Switzerland, but Iran is refusing even the most basic monitoring of its military program. April 12, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker, Republican presidential hopeful, to arrive in IsraelGovernor Walker will visit Israel to get a closer look at the regional challenges and is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. April 12, 2015
US Senator Rand Paul announces presidential bidUS Senator Rand Paul announced his decision to run for the Republican presidential nomination, but his isolationist past may complicate his campaign. April 8, 2015
Canada ‘skeptical’ of Iranian deal, reluctant to remove sanctionsCanada remains mistrustful of the Iranian regime and will not remove sanctions until reassured that Tehran will lose the ability to develop nuclear weapons. April 8, 2015
Iran: White House lied – all Iran sanctions will be lifted immediatelyConflicting reports by the US and Iran indicate that crucial issues over an Iran nuclear deal still remain to be agreed upon. April 6, 2015
Congress pushes for oversight on Iran nuclear dealThe Obama administration has arrived at a framework nuclear deal with Iran, but Congress wants to ensure it prevents the Islamic Republic from getting the bomb. April 6, 2015
US rejects Netanyahu’s demand that Iran recognize Israel in final nuclear dealThe US State Dept. spokeswoman brushed off Netanyahu's demand that any final deal with Iran must include Iranian recognition of Israel’s right to exist. April 5, 2015
Faltering Iran nuclear talks extended – againThe US is relentlessly seeking a deal with the Iranians, even though the deadline has long passed and significant differences remain. April 2, 2015
Conflicting reports emerge over Iran nuclear deal as deadline extendedAs conflicting reports emerge regarding progress on an Iran nuclear deal, the deadline for a framework agreement was extended by one day. April 1, 2015
Obama restores US military aid to EgyptThe US will restore military aid to Egypt due to developments in Libya and Yemen. This will indirectly benefit Israel, which faces many of the same threats. April 1, 2015
Americans fear Iran nuclear deal, are less supportive of Palestinian stateAmericans are less supportive than ever of a Palestinian state and extremely skeptical that a deal would prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. April 1, 2015
US Senator Ted Cruz: US should not dictate Israeli policyRepublican Senator and US presidential hopeful Ted Cruz said Israel should be trusted and left to formulate its own policies without American interference. March 31, 2015
Houthis, Iran threaten Saudi Arabia over Yemen campaignIran threatens Saudi Arabia over its military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen. March 31, 2015
Reports indicate Iran nuclear agreement will not be reached by deadlineIn a sign that no real progress was made to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons, today's deadline will likely come and go with no framework deal. March 31, 2015
In final 24 hours to nuclear deal deadline, the US is desperate while Iran refuses to budgeAs the deadline approaches for a framework agreement, reports indicate that a deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers may not materialize. March 30, 2015
Sunni Arab states establish military coalition to fight Iran-led Shi’itesSunni states, led by Saudi Arabia, are banding together to fight the Houthi-Shi'ite onslaught, led by Iran, in Yemen. March 30, 2015
Netanyahu: Emerging Iran nuclear deal worse than we fearedNetanyahu said that the emerging deal with Iran is worse than feared, but Jerusalem has not given up on trying to block the dangerous deal. March 29, 2015
Negotiators make last-ditch effort to reach Iran nuclear dealWith only two days left to the deadline, the P5+1 countries are making a vigorous effort to finalize a framework Iran nuclear deal. March 29, 2015
