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Several days after Hezbollah chief claims responsibility for launching a drone over Israel, the Islamic Republic's defense minister admits that the UAV was made in Iran.

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says the targeted militants were preparing to fire rockets into southern Israel; attack comes hours after Israel killed two militants linked to Global Jihad.

The IDF said attack was preemptive strike against impending rocket launches by Global Jihad militants; Palestinian sources say two killed in strike.

No casualties were reported in Israel Air Force strikes; Grad rocket explodes in Netivot earlier Friday.

From an investigation into the sources of Israeli campaign funding, to rising post-holiday food prices, Haaretz sums up the top headlines from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World.

U.S. president should not take the credit for record military aid to Israel, nor for imposing sanctions on Iran, says Jewish billionaire.

From the uncovering of the remains of an IDF soldier missing since 2005, to the Pope addressing Middle Eastern Christians in Arabic, Haaretz sums up the top headlines from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World.

In meeting with Knesset Speaker Rivlin, Sergei Lavrov says Tehran will avoid such an assault as a result of millions of 'Arabs and Muslims' who reside in the country; Rivlin: Only Russia can stop Iran without sanctions, military action.

Post-debate polls give Republican candidate slight lead for the first time; Romney also makes slight gains in key swing states.

From Khamenei saying the West will not lift sanctions if Iran freezes nuclear project, to sources saying ex-PM may participate in upcoming elections; Haaretz.com brings you the top 8 headlines you might have missed.

In speech, Iranian Supreme Leader says western media exaggerating the sanctions' Iran news agency: Islamic Republic coordinating IAEA chief's visit to Tehran.

Some 150 American military planners and experts are operating out of a Jordanian military base north of Amman, according to the New York Times.

Speaking to CNN, Republican presidential nominee says shares 'values' with Netanyahu, adding that he hopes tight sanctions will suffice to halt Iran's nuclear progress.

Court hands the defendants jail terms between 10 and 15 years, for charges that also include treason and weapon possession.

Former Clinton administration official David Rothkopf writes in Foreign Policy that attack, which he says could not be carried out by Israel alone, would only take a few hours and would neutralize Republican criticism.

During the days following last week’s presidential debate, Obama lost his 5 point lead over Republican hopeful Romney.

Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi downplays international sanctions on Iran, protests in Tehran: ‘We can count on the patience of our people.’

From Hamas and Islamic Jihad rocket fire into southern Israel, to a group of Pro-Palestinian activists interrupting a Jewish National Fund fundraiser in Berlin, Haaretz sums up the top headlines from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World.

Claims that Iran made the unmanned aircraft the IAF shot down on Saturday are spin by Israel, claims Jamaluddin Aberoumand - without confirming or denying whether it's true.

The IDF retaliated to a barrage of rockets on southern Israel by hitting sites including a mosque; Palestinians said 16 civilians injured in Gaza strikes since Sunday.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for dozens of mortar shells, Qassams that hit the western Negev; no injuries reported, some damage to residential buildings by shrapnel.

The Sunday Times cites western intelligence officials as saying that 275 members of the elite Quds Force, aiding Assad's fight against rebels, were flown out last week.

Shelling comes hours after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on Syria not to test Turkey's patience.

The shooter, in his twenties, from New York, was working at the Leonardo Club Hotel as part of a program for U.S. youth in Israel that is affiliated with Masa Israel Journey.