Middle East

Analysis: Egypt and the new terror onslaught

Throughout Egypt, police stations, government buildings, power lines and other strategic facilities are targeted by explosive devices.

Hamas no longer accepts Egypt as Israel mediator, source close to group says

Court in Cairo rules to ban the Qassam Brigades and list it as terrorist organization.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,REUTERS

Islamic State seizes oil facility in north Iraq, 15 workers missing

Khabbaz is a small oilfield 20 km southwest of Kirkuk with a maximum production capacity of 15,000 barrels per day.

By REUTERS

Report: Egyptian warplanes bomb Islamist terror bases in Sinai after deadly attacks

Army decides to deploy special forces to the northern Sinai following attacks that killed dozens.

By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA,REUTERS

Report: Joint Mossad-CIA operation killed key Hezbollah leader Mughniyeh in 2008

Washington Post report says senior Iranian general could also have been killed in joint operation but, the operatives did not have "legal authority to kill him."

By JPOST.COM STAFF

At root of Argentina spy intrigue - a deal with Iran

The Intelligence Secretariat, or SI, and its 3,000 or so employees report, in theory, to the president. But in practice, it has long operated in a murky world of its own, critics say.

By REUTERS

After surviving a stoning, ISIS lets 'adulteress' live

'Her sentence is done, let her go and repent to her God,' said the ISIS Sharia judge.

By DOV LIEBER

Israeli claims of major Obama concessions to Iran 'complete nonsense,' US says

According to Channel 10, anonymous Israeli officials claimed the president "has given the Iranians 80 percent of what they want" out of the negotiations.

Islamic State's Egypt wing claims credit for terror attacks that killed 27

Egypt's government faces an Islamist insurgency based in Sinai and growing discontent with what critics perceive as heavy handed security tactics.

By REUTERS

ISIS threatens to kill hostages if demands not met by Thursday night

Islamic State is demanding the release of a death-row terrorist who killed 60 in a 2005 attack in Amman.

By REUTERS

White House defends Michelle Obama's uncovered hair in Saudi visit

"The attire the First Lady wore on this trip was consistent with what first ladies in the past have worn," says White House press secretary.

Oldest human skull in Middle East found in northern Israel

55,000-year-old ‘Manot Skull’ proves modern humans migrated from Africa to Europe and Asia

Liberman phones Spanish FM, says Hezbollah killed Spanish UNIFIL soldier

Liberman said Israel holds the Lebanese government responsible for any attack executed from Lebanon.

Lebanese foes of Hezbollah denounce Mt. Dov attack, fear Israeli reprisals

“Today’s development indicates that Hezbollah is more and more expanding its regional schemes against the Lebanese state,” Christian leader Samir Geagea said.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed near site of Israel-Lebanon crossfire

UNIFIL says working with all parties, urging "maximum restraint" to prevent further escalation.

By REUTERS

In Saudi Arabia, Michelle Obama raises eyebrows with a handshake and some hair

The first lady shocked some in the ultra-conservative country by appearing without a headscarf in front of royalty and shaking the king's hand.

Amid Golan tensions, US stresses Israel has legitimate right to self-defense

State Department warns against escalation of situation after IAF strike in retaliation for rockets launch into Golan from Syria.

By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS

Iranian website threatens top Israeli officials, posts family pic of PM

Revolutionary Guards commander says the Jewish state “is making its last moves and it knows that it is nearing its end.”

On Iran, Congress plays its hand with a deadline of its own

"If there’s a framework agreement, why would there be sanctions legislation put in place?" State Department spokeswoman says.

Netanyahu: Iran denies Holocaust while it plots genocide against us

“The Jewish people will defend itself by itself against any threat. That’s what the Jewish state is all about,” PM Netanyahu says.

Vowing to respond, Iran says Israel crossed 'red lines' with Syria attack

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Iran told the US that the " Zionist regime should await the consequences of their act."

By REUTERS

A White House victory as Senate retreats from Iran sanctions bill

Development marks a dramatic turn of events for a bill that, just two weeks ago, had the potential to garner 67 votes.

ISIS calls for more attacks in the West

Islamic State spokesman: “What lies ahead will be worse…and more bitter"; Czech president compares ISIS threat to Nazi one in 1930s at a Holocaust commemoration forum.

Hamas hails Greek far-left Syriza faction for election victory, opposition to 'Israeli crimes'

After two years of waiting in the wings, Tsipras and his Syriza party stormed to power in Sunday's snap election.

By JPOST.COM STAFF,REUTERS

Analysis: Khamenei holds the key to nuclear deal between Iran, West

Netanyahu's apprehensions about a bad agreement are unfounded, since it doesn't appear that Washington is showing signs of capitulating, at least not at this stage.

Israeli election not a factor in Netanyahu invitation, Boehner team tells 'JPost'

Boehner's press secretary rejects criticism that speech invitation was poorly timed, inappropriately placed.

Iran nuclear debate takes partisan shape, as Democrats resist

Democrats introduce "alternative" to Iran sanctions bill; State Department official reacts to Dermer address.

Nuclear deal will not be reached due to Iran's intransigence, senior diplomatic official says

“There has still not been a deep Iranian change regarding the concessions that can bring them to an agreement,” official says.

Kurds drive ISIS out of Kobani after 4-month struggle

"People are dancing and singing, there are fireworks. Everyone feels a huge sense of relief," says a Turkish Kurd.

By REUTERS

WATCH: Saudi Imam says Charlie Hebdo attack is only language Jews and Christians understand

Issa Assiri also claims Muslims discovered America.