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.
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.
France wraps up Arafat death investigation, concludes Israel not to blame The French investigation into the death of PA chairman Yasser Arafat has come to an end. Forensic experts concluded that Israel did not assassinate him.
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.
Former IDF Chief: Civilian deaths illustrate need to update laws of war Former IDF chief Benny Gantz said the rules of war must be updated to prevent terrorist use of civilian infrastructure and human shields.
FIFA to vote on Israel ban The Palestinian motion to suspend Israel from FIFA will debated at the end of May.
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.
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.
Palestinian terrorist shot in Jerusalem attack Alert Israeli security forces successfully thwarted another Palestinian terrorist attack in the capital on Monday.
PA arrests Islamic Jihad terrorists The PA concedes that arrests were made, but police insist they were targeting criminal activity and not political opponents.
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.
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.
Palestinian arrested after stabbing attack Israeli security forces arrested an Arab youth who tried stabbing them at a checkpoint in an attempted terror attack.
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.
Carter says Hamas serious about peace while Netanyahu is not In Ramallah, former US President Carter also pushed for peace among the Palestinians and called for elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Details of planned massive Hamas attack emerge; Vetoed due to fear of IDF mega-retaliation Fearing severe retaliation from the IDF, Mashaal vetoed a massive terror attack last year that would have killed hundreds and involved large-scale civilian abductions.
World-Class Pianist Moves to Israel World famous pianist, Oksana Yablonskaya, recently moved to Israel at age 76, achieving one of her lifelong dreams. The lively musician is looking forward to continuing her music career here in Israel.
Hamas commander Mohammed Deif alive, rebuilding terror infrastructure Despite several Israeli attempts on his life, Hamas commander Mohammed Deif is alive and operating in full force to restore the organization's terror capabilities.
US terror report omitted Iran and Hezbollah Iran and Hezbollah were not included on the US list of global terror threats this year. Some point to the nuclear negotiations as having influenced this decision.
Israel hit by mortar fire from Syria Sirens in Israel's north sounded as two mortars slammed into the Golan Heights. No injuries were reported.
Iran demands world powers force Israel to abandon alleged nuclear weapons Iran demands that Israel abandon its nuclear arms and that the world force it to do so. Jerusalem never confirmed that it has weapons of mass destruction.
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.
Hamas accuses Fatah of crackdown after campus election win Hamas accuses Fatah of arresting its members and interfering in Palestinian student elections following their surprise victory at Birzeit University.
IDF thwarts terror attack on Syrian border The Israeli military thwarted an attempt by terrorists from Syria to plant explosives near an abandoned IDF post on the Golan Heights.
Reports emerge of a third IAF strike in Syria Israel attacked Hezbollah targets on Monday morning for the third time in the past few days, Arab news sources report.
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.
Report: IAF attacked Hezbollah and Assad targets in Syria Did Israel attack Syrian and Hezbollah targets again? Arab news sources are reporting that the IAF carried out several strikes against weapons intended for Hezbollah.
Satellite images reveal Hezbollah-built airstrip for Iranian UAV flights A hidden airstrip has been discovered in Lebanon that is used by Hezbollah terrorists for Iranian UAV take-offs and landings.
Jerusalem area rocked by three terror attacks over weekend In what may be the beginning of a new wave of terror against Jews, Palestinian terrorists carried out three attacks over the weekend.
Ex-Mossad chief warns Iran against attacking Israel A former Mossad leader explains why he supports negotiations with Iran and Hamas, saying Israel should minimize any differences in opinion with Washington.
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.
Jordan using UN post to jumpstart Israeli-Palestinian peace process Jordan is collaborating with France, which is drafting a UN Security Council resolution to set the parameters for a final Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement.
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.”
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.
IDF thwarts Hamas attempt to smuggle weapons-making materials Israel thwarted the smuggling of weapons-productions materials into Gaza by Hamas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Earthquake hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant Earthquakes hit frequently, but Iran's nuclear plants are built to withstand the violent shocks.
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.
Police confirm last week’s fatal Jerusalem car attack was act of terror Police confirmed that a car incident last week in Jerusalem was not an accident, but terror. A man was murdered and a woman is in critical condition.
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.
Israel releases frozen PA tax funds After much deliberation, Israel and the PA have agreed on a formula for the transfer of the funds collected by Israel on behalf of the PA.
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.
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.
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.
IDF arrests Hamas members in overnight raid Israeli security forces raided the city of Shechem (Nablus) and arrested 29 wanted men affiliated with Hamas.
Netanyahu calls Putin to warn against selling S-300 missiles to Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that selling air defense missiles to Iran threatens Middle East stability.
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.
Israeli security forces thwart Hamas terror plot Security forces caught yet another Hamas terror cell that planned to attack Israel on Purim, one of the most joyful days of the year for the Jewish people.
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.
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.
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.
