Syrian mortars land inside Israel Three errant mortar shells from Syria hit the Golan Heights Sunday evening, causing no injuries. May 18, 2015
Saudi Arabia threatens Obama with regional arms race Saudi Arabia has vowed to match Iran’s nuclear capabilities as Obama's pledge of military cooperation with the Arab states falls short of an actual defense pact. May 17, 2015
Kerry: Iran nuclear deal could inspire North Korea to resume talks US Secretary of State Kerry hopes that a final agreement with Iran will influence North Korea to resume nuclear negotiations with the US. May 17, 2015
Merkel to Rivlin: Deal with Iran not likely While affirming Germany's commitment to Israel's security and lauding the relations between the countries, Chancellor Merkel said a deal with Iran is unlikely. May 14, 2015
Eight Egyptians killed after destruction of Gaza smuggling tunnels Eight Egyptians were killed in Rafah shortly after the Egyptian president announced a successful conclusion to a military operation to destroy Gaza tunnels. May 14, 2015
Report: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah suffers heart attack Is Hezbollah's leader still capable of leading his terror organization? Arab sources are reporting that he has suffered a heart attack. May 13, 2015
Arab press warns US: Iran’s interference in region more dangerous than nuclear bomb Ahead of Obama's Camp David summit with the Gulf countries, the Arab press warns of failing diplomatic ties with the US and regional upheaval. May 13, 2015
Israeli and German heads of state highlight strong ties, vow to fight anti-Semitism Rivlin applauded the close friendship between Berlin and Jerusalem despite the dark past. German President Gauck vowed that anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in his country. May 13, 2015
Arab leaders snub Obama summit Obama 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 relations President 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 rise Anti-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 Syria Marwan 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 deal World 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 Sudan Arab 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 allies French 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 shooting Authorities 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 headquarters Hamas 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 terrorists The 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 Nepal The 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 Texas Two 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 children A 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 deal John 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 nukes Iranian 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 Partnership Israel 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 Korea Netanyahu 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 collapse A 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 amendment The 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 deal US 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 Obama Family 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 system The 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 process New 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 charges Argentina'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-Semitism Pope 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 deal Mohammed 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 views As 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 ISIS Threatened 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 plant Earthquakes 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 trial Seventy 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 Gaza The 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 found The 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 Auschwitz Every 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 deal After 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 deal Obama 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 genocide UN 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 candidacy Marco 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 Yemen The US military is trying to prevent Iran from arming the Shi'ite Houthi rebels in Yemen. April 13, 2015
Hillary Clinton launches 2016 presidential campaign Hillary 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 submarine Germany 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 meeting By 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 program A 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 Israel Governor 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 bid US 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 sanctions Canada 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 immediately Conflicting 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 deal The 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 deal The 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 – again The 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 extended As 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 Egypt The 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
