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Key Message from Lebanon’s Election: ‘When Hezbollah Wins, It Means Iran Has Won’

The results of Lebanon's elections on Sunday have effectively placed the country's institutions in the hands of Iran and its local proxy Hezbollah, a leading...

May 7, 2018 4:32 pm
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Hezbollah Allies Gain in Lebanon Vote, Underscoring Iran Sway

Hezbollah and its political allies won just over half the seats in Lebanon's parliamentary elections, unofficial results showed, boosting an Iranian-backed movement fiercely opposed to Israel and underlining Tehran's growing regional clout. Branded a terrorist group...

Cyprus, Israel Seek Gas-Sharing Formula to Unlock East Med Energy Hub

An ownership squabble over Cyprus' main natural gas field is threatening to delay multi-billion dollar plans to turn the eastern Mediterranean into a major energy hub. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz...

Iran Says Could Remain in Nuclear Deal if Its Interests Guaranteed

President Hassan Rouhani hinted on Monday that Iran could remain in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers even if the United States dropped out but Tehran would fiercely resist US pressure to limit its...

May 6, 2018 9:39 am
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Hamas Blames Israel for Death of Six Gunmen During ‘Operation’ in Gaza

An explosion in Gaza killed six Hamas gunmen on Saturday, the group said. It blamed...

May 5, 2018 10:00 am
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Hezbollah, Allies Eye Gains in Lebanon Vote

The Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah and its allies expect to emerge stronger from a parliamentary election on...

May 4, 2018 10:36 am
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What Could Iran Do if Trump Pulls Out of Nuclear Deal?

President Donald Trump is expected to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear...

May 4, 2018 10:29 am
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Egypt Says Sending Arab Troops to Syria a Possibility

Sending Arab troops to Syria is a possibility that is being discussed by officials from...

May 4, 2018 8:37 am
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After Sparking Global Outrage With Antisemitic Speech, Palestinian Leader Abbas Issues Apology

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday offered an apology after he was accused of...

May 7, 2018 4:32 pm
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Key Message from Lebanon’s Election: ‘When Hezbollah Wins, It Means Iran Has Won’

The results of Lebanon's elections on Sunday have effectively placed the country's institutions in the hands of Iran and its local proxy Hezbollah, a leading Middle...

May 7, 2018 10:39 am
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Hezbollah Allies Gain in Lebanon Vote, Underscoring Iran Sway

Hezbollah and its political allies won just over half the seats in Lebanon's parliamentary elections, unofficial results showed, boosting an Iranian-backed movement fiercely opposed to...

May 7, 2018 10:34 am
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Cyprus, Israel Seek Gas-Sharing Formula to Unlock East Med Energy Hub

An ownership squabble over Cyprus' main natural gas field is threatening to delay multi-billion dollar plans to turn the eastern Mediterranean into a major energy...

May 7, 2018 10:17 am
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Iran Says Could Remain in Nuclear Deal if Its Interests Guaranteed

President Hassan Rouhani hinted on Monday that Iran could remain in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers even if the United States dropped out...

May 6, 2018 9:39 am
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Hamas Blames Israel for Death of Six Gunmen During ‘Operation’ in Gaza

An explosion in Gaza killed six Hamas gunmen on Saturday, the group said. It blamed the incident on Israel, which declined comment. A statement from the...

May 5, 2018 10:00 am
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Hezbollah, Allies Eye Gains in Lebanon Vote

The Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah and its allies expect to emerge stronger from a parliamentary election on Sunday, a result that would affirm Iran's regional ascendancy from...

May 4, 2018 10:36 am
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What Could Iran Do if Trump Pulls Out of Nuclear Deal?

President Donald Trump is expected to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear agreement on May 12. Tehran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan...

May 4, 2018 10:29 am
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Egypt Says Sending Arab Troops to Syria a Possibility

Sending Arab troops to Syria is a possibility that is being discussed by officials from various countries, Egypt's foreign minister was quoted on Friday as...

May 4, 2018 8:37 am
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After Sparking Global Outrage With Antisemitic Speech, Palestinian Leader Abbas Issues Apology

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday offered an apology after he was accused of antisemitism for suggesting that historic persecution of European Jews had...

May 3, 2018 4:32 pm
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Anger as Palestinian Authority Cuts Gaza Salaries and Pays Late

The Palestinian Authority cut salaries for its staff in Gaza by 20 percent on Thursday and failed to make up for skipping the previous month's...

May 3, 2018 3:24 pm
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Report: Israeli Satellite Images Show Renewed Activity at Iran’s Fordo Enrichment Facility

An Israeli satellite has reportedly found signs of renewed activity at the Fordo enrichment facility in Iran. Fordo is one of two facilities used by the...

May 3, 2018 11:12 am
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Israel to Russia: We Sat Out Western Sanctions, so Help Us in Middle East

Israel's defense minister reminded Russia on Thursday of his government's decision not to join Western sanctions against it, and asked that Moscow reciprocate with a more pro-Israel approach...

May 3, 2018 10:34 am
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Syrian Rebels Start Pullout From South Damascus

Syrian rebels began pulling out of an enclave they have surrendered in south Damascus on Thursday, but a few fighters in another besieged area near...

May 3, 2018 9:07 am
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FM Zarif: Iran Will Not Renegotiate Nuclear Deal

Iran’s foreign minister said on Thursday that demands by US President Donald Trump to change Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers were unacceptable, as a...

Israel

IDF Moves to Purchase 20,000 Israeli-Made Guns as Country Seeks Less Foreig...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has moved forward with a purchase order of 20,000 Israeli-made M4A1 rifles, a move that...

Opinion

The White House Abandoned Israel at the UN; Will Jews Abandon Biden?

In failing to veto the UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, the Biden administration has abandoned Israel. Many observers predicted this day would come, having seen the writing...

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