Middle East Headlines

18 rockets fired from strip in a number of separate incidents; four intercepted by the Iron Dome while an unspecified number fall in Israeli territory18 rockets fired from strip in a number of separate incidents; four intercepted by the Iron Dome while an...

Army says it targetted Hamas positions in response to arson attacks; no immediate reports of injuries on either side of the borderArmy says it targetted Hamas positions in response to arson attacks; no immediate reports of injuries on either side of the b...

PMO praises move against 'biased, hostile, anti-Israel organization'; UN chief, EU say they remain committed to international bodyPMO praises move against 'biased, hostile, anti-Israel organization'; UN chief, EU say they remain committed ...

From components for producing rocket fuel to a 'drone boat' to explosives hidden in fake rocks, UAE officials seek to show Iranian materiel is flowing to Houthi rebelsFrom components for producing rocket fuel to a 'drone boat' to explosive...

Naa'imur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, told an undercover cop he planned to storm Downing Street residence and 'decapitate' Theresa MayNaa'imur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, told an undercover cop he planned to storm Downing Street residence and 'deca...

Body-hugging outfits of female performers in Russian show currently touring the Muslim kingdom spark outcry on social mediaBody-hugging outfits of female performers in Russian show currently touring the Muslim kingdom spark outcry on social media...

Haley calls global body 'a cesspool of political bias'; announces US departure after protracted criticism of its obsessive focus on Israel; US official says move is 'immediate'Haley calls global body 'a cesspool of political bias';...

Gonen Segev reportedly took part in Israeli Independence Day gathering in Nigeria, was said to be chummy with the ambassadorGonen Segev reportedly took part in Israeli Independence Day gathering in Nigeria, was said to be chummy with the ambassador...

A new law targeting non-Orthodox Christian missionaries has been increasingly used by authorities to expel Chabad emissariesA new law targeting non-Orthodox Christian missionaries has been increasingly used by authorities to expel Chabad emissaries...

Haley and Pompeo expected to announce move Tuesday night after Trump administration criticism of the body's obsessive focus on IsraelHaley and Pompeo expected to announce move Tuesday night after Trump administration criticism of the body's obsess...

United Nations special envoy Nickolay Mladenov tells Security Council that by August UNRWA will need to suspend core servicesUnited Nations special envoy Nickolay Mladenov tells Security Council that by August UNRWA will need to suspend core services...

Secretive new underwater missile system is 'digital,' boasts electronic warfare capabilities, greater range and precision, and even the ability to hamper enemy detectionSecretive new underwater missile system is 'digital,' boasts electroni...

Holocaust parallels flagged after Interior Minister Matteo Salvini orders count of country's Gypsy minorityHolocaust parallels flagged after Interior Minister Matteo Salvini orders count of country's Gypsy minority...

Two dozen far-right protesters shout outside courtroom in support of Duma terror attack perpetrators; relatives slam police for letting abusive chorus continue unabatedTwo dozen far-right protesters shout outside courtroom in support of Duma terror attack...

Figure represents a rise of 3 million in a year and of 50% in the last decade; most displaced people are from Syria and MyanmarFigure represents a rise of 3 million in a year and of 50% in the last decade; most displaced people are from Syria and Myanmar...

Army says no danger of sensitive information being compromised after Skylark UAV hits ground near HaderArmy says no danger of sensitive information being compromised after Skylark UAV hits ground near Hader...

White House officials discuss Gaza, seek Arab pressure on Palestinians to begin dialogue based on soon-to-be-unveiled US proposalWhite House officials discuss Gaza, seek Arab pressure on Palestinians to begin dialogue based on soon-to-be-unveiled US propo...

Verdict reached after Yatta resident Ismail Ibrahim Ismail Abu Aram confessed to 2017 terror stabbing in which Yavneh store manager was critically injuredVerdict reached after Yatta resident Ismail Ibrahim Ismail Abu Aram confessed to 2017 terror stabbing...

Last time Sweida came under assault from Syrian rebels, the Israeli Druze community called on Israel to interveneLast time Sweida came under assault from Syrian rebels, the Israeli Druze community called on Israel to intervene...

Secular Jews can now refrain from work on the day of rest without being questioned about their religious beliefsSecular Jews can now refrain from work on the day of rest without being questioned about their religious beliefs...

Prosecution suffers major blow in case against teen accused of helping plan firebombing, but confession of adult suspect after torture by interrogators largely ruled admissibleProsecution suffers major blow in case against teen accused of helping plan fir...

Government calls on residents in Daraa province to help round up rebels ahead of expected assault on area near GolanGovernment calls on residents in Daraa province to help round up rebels ahead of expected assault on area near Golan...

In first comments on case, Rouhani aide says arrest of Gonen Segev, accused of passing intel to Iran, should be ignoredIn first comments on case, Rouhani aide says arrest of Gonen Segev, accused of passing intel to Iran, should be ignored...

CardioScale's Cardio Vascular Reserve Index device assess patients' states and can predict deteriorationCardioScale's Cardio Vascular Reserve Index device assess patients' states and can predict deterioration...

The Shin Bet reveals it captured a former lawmaker spying for Iran, but despite his past and lack of current access to secrets, nobody is ready to dismiss it as numbskullduggeryThe Shin Bet reveals it captured a former lawmaker spying for Iran, but despit...

Meir Ben-Shabbat said to discuss with Russian counterpart plans for southern Syria, Israeli demand for withdrawal of Iran's forcesMeir Ben-Shabbat said to discuss with Russian counterpart plans for southern Syria, Israeli demand for withdrawal of Iran...

But one report quotes a letter in which Gonen Segev, who is being held by the Shin Bet ahead of his trial, is thanked for saving the life of an embassy security guardBut one report quotes a letter in which Gonen Segev, who is being held by the Shin Bet ah...

Natan Schottenfels laconically reveals in a Facebook post that he's the producer of 'Apeshit - The Carters,' a dazzling clip that has racked up 18 million views in its first 3 daysNatan Schottenfels laconically reveals in a Facebook post that ...

'I only wanted to scare him, I had smoked some dope,' says asylum seeker, who could face verdict Tuesday'I only wanted to scare him, I had smoked some dope,' says asylum seeker, who could face verdict Tuesday...

Rafah crossing was open for month of Ramadan and now reportedly will stay open throughout summer for humanitarian reasonsRafah crossing was open for month of Ramadan and now reportedly will stay open throughout summer for humanitarian reasons...

'We have the scientific ability... but it is not our current policy' as most of our enemies are already within range, claims IRGC chief Mohammad Ali Jafari'We have the scientific ability... but it is not our current policy' as most of our ...

19-year-old refugee charged with Berlin attack on Israeli Arab who was wearing Jewish skullcap for social experiment19-year-old refugee charged with Berlin attack on Israeli Arab who was wearing Jewish skullcap for social experiment...

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University say alternative should be found for women who need the procedureResearchers at Ben-Gurion University say alternative should be found for women who need the procedure...

Ahead of his Middle East trip, Jason Greenblatt says sit-down 'very important to both countries and to the entire region'Ahead of his Middle East trip, Jason Greenblatt says sit-down 'very important to both countries and to the entire region&#...

According to New Yorker, Israeli envoy Dermer raised US ire in seeking assurances on program; 'This is our f*ckin' house,' White House official reportedly said in disapprovalAccording to New Yorker, Israeli envoy Dermer raised US ire in seekin...

US attorney general rejects comparison of separation of migrant children from parents to Holocaust concentration campsUS attorney general rejects comparison of separation of migrant children from parents to Holocaust concentration camps...

Settler leaders outraged after Netanyahu reportedly postpones indefinitely the scheduled demolition of Sussiya ahead of Kushner and Greenblatt's visit to IsraelSettler leaders outraged after Netanyahu reportedly postpones indefinitely the scheduled de...

Decision regarding admissions by 2 suspects, allegedly made under duress, comes nearly 3 years after firebomb attack that killed 3 members of Palestinian family in village of DumaDecision regarding admissions by 2 suspects, allegedly made under duress, co...

Gilad Erdan brands Ayman Odeh an 'enemy of the state' after the Joint List party leader took part in PFLP and DFLP conference that police closed downGilad Erdan brands Ayman Odeh an 'enemy of the state' after the Joint List party leader to...

At the Jerusalem book launch of her 'Jerusalem Drawn and Quartered,' The Times of Israel's Sarah Tuttle-Singer recounts first-person tales of humanity under duressAt the Jerusalem book launch of her 'Jerusalem Drawn and Quartered,' The...

But Mandelblit mum on legality of firing at those behind launches as politicians step up calls for direct attacksBut Mandelblit mum on legality of firing at those behind launches as politicians step up calls for direct attacks...

Company say Project Debater, built out of Haifa lab, able to use AI to conduct complex human practices like rhetoric and analysisCompany say Project Debater, built out of Haifa lab, able to use AI to conduct complex human practices like rhetoric and analy...

Film tells of mobsters who decide to retire after surviving a terror attack, but switch careers following a visit to the Western WallFilm tells of mobsters who decide to retire after surviving a terror attack, but switch careers following a visit to the W...

Ceremony in Kroscienko dedicates monument with names of 246 Holocaust victims; Dariusz Popiela spearheaded project to remember 'forgotten neighbors'Ceremony in Kroscienko dedicates monument with names of 246 Holocaust victims; Dariusz Popiela spea...

'It was a simple malfunction,' says soccer player Hatan Bahbir after plane lands safely after scare'It was a simple malfunction,' says soccer player Hatan Bahbir after plane lands safely after scare...

Iraqi military denies positioning Iran-backed fighters in Syrian territory after paramilitary group says 22 of its members among the deadIraqi military denies positioning Iran-backed fighters in Syrian territory after paramilitary group says 22 of its mem...

With more than 13,000 wounded, caseload from seven weeks of protests has surpassed that of 2014 war, officials sayWith more than 13,000 wounded, caseload from seven weeks of protests has surpassed that of 2014 war, officials say...

Dmitry Kendler shoved a sharpened stick into neck of female green sea turtle that had come ashore to lay eggsDmitry Kendler shoved a sharpened stick into neck of female green sea turtle that had come ashore to lay eggs...

Egret seen rummaging around land blackened by blazes caused by incendiary kites and balloonsEgret seen rummaging around land blackened by blazes caused by incendiary kites and balloons...

Complete with ceremonial food and a unique hagaddah, hundreds gather to fuse two familiar stories of freedom into a brand new ritual organized by the Jews of Color caucusComplete with ceremonial food and a unique hagaddah, hundreds gather to fuse two fami...