Middle East

Syrian opposition says U.S. cannot afford to leave Syria yet

"Daesh [ISIS] is not finished," said Syria's chief opposition negotiator.

PA seizes hundreds of marijuana plants

In a joint operation, the PA Police and PA Preventative Security confiscated 419 marijuana plants.

Analysis: How will North Korean moves, U.S. talks impact Iran’s nuke threat?

How does all of this impact the Iran nuclear deal and the nuclear threat Tehran poses to Israel?

Palestinian official: Egypt willing to transfer engineer’s remains to Gaza

Thirty-five-year-old Fadi al-Batsh was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle on Saturday morning in Kuala Lumpur while walking to a mosque to perform prayers.

Iran FM: No desire for regional war, Netanyahu: I put my faith in the IDF

Zarif appeared to make an attempt to mitigate an escalation of hostilities between the two countries.

Iran foreign minister doesn't foresee imminent 'regional' war with Israel

Zarif appeared to make an attempt to mitigate an escalation of hostilities between the two countries.

100 Palestinian National Council members push to delay rare meeting

In Ramallah, Mohammad Sbeih, the PNC's secretary, declined to comment directly on the letter but told Reuters there will no delays.

Forty Hezbollah 'thugs' assault rival election candidate

Ali Al Amine has been a vocal critic of Hezbollah for years. In 2014 his house was attacked by Hezbollah supporters.

After shooting outside palace, Saudi Arabia outlines new drone regulations

On Saturday night, palace guards shot down a drone outside the king's residence, though some believed the gunfire to have stemmed from an attempted coup.

Liberman: Those who threaten Israel will pay a high price

"We have established here a state and the IDF specifically to prevent these threats, and those who threaten need to understand there is a price to be paid, and they will pay a full price," he said.

Iranian generals: Israel 'has nowhere to run'

Leading Iranian military commanders sharpened the tone of their threats against Israel Saturday, promising "our fingers are on the trigger."

Rouhani tells Assad: Iran ready to aid in Syria's reconstruction

In a letter, Iran's president looks forward to a speedy victory over "terrorism."

Iran vows 'expected and unexpected' moves if U.S. exits nuclear deal

The deal reached between Iran, the United States and five other world powers put curbs on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

Int'l inspection vehicles arrive at Syria chemical weapons attack site

The US State Department said that Russia and Syria are attempting to "sanitize" the site where the chemical weapons attack is said to have taken place.

Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. drops nuclear deal

"Iran has several options if the United States leaves the nuclear deal. Tehran's reaction to America's withdrawal of the deal will be unpleasant."

Iran's internal power struggle: two sides of the same coin

The folly of seeing Iran’s aggression as internal power play between radicals and moderates

White House works to fill its own vacuum in Syria with allied Arab forces

Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates would be expected to take part.

Assad steps up efforts to crush last besieged enclaves

Despite Western airstrikes, the Syrian government continued its advance, with Russian and Iranian aid.

Belgium companies sold deadly chemicals to Assad in violation of sanctions

Knack magazine reported that the companies said they were not aware that export licenses were required for the sale of chemicals to Syria.

EU passes bill to promote anti-hate education in Palestinian schools

Palestinian textbooks will henceforth be examined to proactively maintain that they meet EU and UNESCO standards.

Iran says will make or buy any weapons it needs, blasts 'invading powers'

"We are not living in a normal region, and we see invading powers have built bases around us. Disregarding the principles of international law, they intervene in regional affairs."

Macron visit to U.S. seen as critical to fate of Iran deal

Macron and Trump have grown close over the last year, and the French president’s personal appeal is seen by advocates of the deal as its best hope of survival.

Hezbollah’s war of words telegraphs Iran’s message to Jerusalem

Why send the Hezbollah messenger?

In Syria's Raqqa, corpses still lie in the rubble

The Raqqa Civil Council has said it will take 5.3 billion Syrian lira (about $10 million) a year to restore power and water supplies, roads and schools.

Intelligence released proving Iranian military involvement in Syria

Released photo intelligence and exposed images demonstrate to the Iranians that Israel knows and understands the Iranian government's intentions in Syria.