"The recent Iranian attacks validate the reliable, credible intelligence we have received on hostile behavior by Iranian forces and their proxy groups that threaten United States personnel and interests across the region," says acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

"This is a workshop where we will present our economic vision for the Palestinian people. As such, we want the focus to be on the economic aspect, not the political," US official tells Israel Hayom. Israeli and Palestinian business representatives are expected to attend the June 25-26 event.

Defeating Islamic State is not enough: It is high time America came to the rescue of the Yazidis, 3,000 of whom ISIS is still holding as slaves.

Comments come after Saudi crown prince blames Iran for attacks on oil tankers in Persian Gulf and presses international community to take a "decisive stand."

Former leader reportedly collapses during his espionage trial. Morsi was elected to the presidency after the Arab Spring revolution and then ousted in 2013 because of his pro-Islamic agenda and put on trial. Morsi, a staunchly anti-Israel politician, was considered a prominent figure in the Muslim Brotherhood until he founded an Islamist political party.