Rebels Shoot Down Syrian Warplane in Cease-fire Zone
Alleged downing of Syrian warplane amid fragile cease fire took place near border with Jordan
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Syria Cease-fire: For Israel, the Good News May Lead to Bad News
Deal backed by U.S. and Russia could halt 'accidental' fire into Israel, but with Tehran eyeing the border area it could create more serious challenges in the long term
Analysis Syria Cease-fire: Israel Will Have to Live With Russian Dominance on Its Border
U.S. and Russia have shared interests in pushing Iran and its militias, like Hezbollah, out of the area ■ Working assumption in Israel is that American departure will leave stage completely open for Russia
Syria Turns to UN to Protest Local Druze Elections in Israeli Golan Heights
Syria's Foreign Ministry says the move is part of an ongoing effort to annex territory categorized as occupied by the UN Security Council
As Syria Cease-fire Begins, Netanyahu Warns of Iranian Entrenchment on Israel's Border
Netanyahu says both Russian and U.S. leaders have assured him that they will take Israeli interest into account vis-à-vis the cease-fire in Syria
Cease-fire in Southwestern Syria Brokered by U.S. and Russia Takes Effect
The deal is the latest international attempt at peacemaking in the country's six-year war
Arab Refugees Respond With Shock to Destruction Wrought by anti-G20 Rioters, 'They Are Crazy'
Refugees from Syria, Egypt were shocked at anti-G20 protestors in Hamburg, Germany: 'They have such a beautiful country and they're destroying it'
U.S. and Russia Confirm: Trump and Putin Agree on Cease-fire in Southwestern Syria
Jordan and Israel are also part of the agreement, official says ■ Lavrov says Russian troops will enforce cease-fire, but Tillerson says issue still undecided
Syria No-fly Zones to Be Discussed Between U.S. and Russia, Says Tillerson
Joint efforts may also include on-the-ground truce monitors and delivery of humanitarian aid to Syrians
Secret U.S. Drone Base Reportedly Spotted in Jordan
A base thought to house U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones has been spotted in satellite imagery in the north of the country, likely as part of anti-ISIS efforts in the region
Qatar Crisis: Rex Tillerson Faces Tough Talks After Gulf States Reject Deal on Terror Funding
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt also reinstated 13 demands they had originally submitted to Qatar but had later said were void
Gaza Power Watch: How Many Hours of Electricity Did Gaza Get Yesterday
A severe electricity shortage in Gaza leaves residents with as little as four hours of power a day in the sweltering summer heat. Who gets electricity and when?
Two Palestinians Killed in Clashes With Israeli Forces in West Bank Refugee Camp
The army says soldiers came under a hail of firebombs, to which they responded with gunfire; no Israeli casualties
U.S. Ambassador to Israel's Participation in Peace Talks Is Good News for Palestinians, State Dept. Spokesperson Says
David Friedman is the first U.S. ambassador to Israel to participate in a meeting between American and Palestinian negotiators, without any Israeli presence, since the late 1990s
Opinion '1984' in Israel and Palestine
We must get the Israeli public to recognize this basic human truth: Occupation by a foreign government cannot be a substitute for sovereignty, just as slavery isn't freedom, war isn't peace and ignorance isn't strength
Opinion The Sanctity of Hebron Was Violated Long Before UNESCO
The Tomb of the Patriarchs is worthy of being called a World Heritage site, not because of the tombs of our patriarchs and matriarchs, but as a monument to the Jewish national religious victory over the Muslims
Phone, Internet Access in Gaza Cut Due to Power Shortages
Telecom firm Paltel says tens of thousands of land-line customers and 8,000 internet subscribers have lost service
Abbas Keeps Up Pressure on Hamas With New Economic Sanctions
Palestinian Authority will begin cutting welfare allowances to families, force thousands of PA employees in Gaza to retire, says official
Fact Check: Is Qatar Supporting Terrorism? A Look at Its Ties to Iran, ISIS and the Muslim Brotherhood
Last week, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar amid a slew of punitive measures after accusing it of supporting terrorism
Qatar Vows Support for Hamas in Gaza, Hours After Deal With U.S. to Stop Funding Terror
Saudi Arabia and its allies have pressed Qatar to end its support to the pan-Arab Muslim Brotherhood movement, the historical parent of the militant Hamas group
