Netanyahu slams US-Iran prisoner deal, says money 'will go to terror proxies'
"Agreements that do not dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure will not put an end to its nuclear program," PM says.
Middle East
Israel deports Iranian after spying attempt with tissue box
The man, who has relatives in Israel, admitted in questioning at Ben-Gurion International Airport that he arrived in the country to spy on Israeli targets for Iranian security operatives.
US will continue to enforce all Iran sanctions, Blinken says after swap deal
Statement comes after Tehran and Washington announce first part of prisoner exchange agreement, which will see Iran get $6 billion in frozen funds currently held in South Korean banks. It is unclear if this Oman-mediated development signals progress in the efforts to revive the nuclear deal.
Major upheaval in PA as Abbas fires nearly all governors
Palestinian media cites no reason given for the overhaul, but claims that Abbas ordered the creation of a committee of "leading figures" who would advise and present him with candidates to fill the vacant positions.
Syria blames Israel for Damascus strike that kills 4 soldiers
A military source tells local media that the attack occurred at around 2:20 a.m. and caused some material damage, with several missiles shot down.
At Lebanese border, Herzog warns Hezbollah not to test IDF
IDF chief also tours northern border. French envoy meets with Hezbollah reps in bid to reduce tensions.
Thousands take to streets in Gaza in rare public display of discontent with Hamas
Hamas quickly disperses the marches as terror group bars most demonstrations and stamps out public displays of dissent.
Iran says it gave 'detailed answers' over suspicious uranium
Tehran doesn't name sites, but IAEA identifies them as Turquzabad and Varamin just outside of Tehran. Turquzabad was exposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a place where Iran may have been conducting illicit activity.
Iran gleeful over PM's surgery, says crisis even deeper 'in heart of Zionist regime'
Israel's enemies react to the ongoing crisis over the judicial reform and Netanyahu's recent surgery to have a pacemaker implanted.
US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf to deter Iran
US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf to deter Iran