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Israeli president asks Netanyahu to form government

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday asked Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new Cabinet in the wake of the failed unity talks with his rival Benny Gantz. Rivlin's remarks came in a joint news conference with Netanyahu aired by Israeli TV. The move came after the talks between...

Iran would accept changes to nuclear deal: spokesperson

Iran is willing to give reassurances on not seeking nuclear arms and accept changes to its 2015 nuclear accord with world powers if the United States returns to the deal and lifts sanctions, a government spokesperson said Wednesday. "If the sanctions are ended and there is a return to the...

Israel arrests Palestinian minister of Jerusalem affairs

Israeli police say they have arrested the Palestinian minister of Jerusalem affairs for conducting political activity in occupied east Jerusalem. Fadi al-Hadami is charged with allegedly breaking a law prohibiting political activity in Jerusalem by the Palestinian Authority, which is based...