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US actress turns down Israeli award over Gaza violence

American actress Natalie Portman has turned down an invitation to attend a festival in Israel -- where she had been slated to receive an award -- to protest ongoing Israeli violence against Palestinians, Israeli media reported on Friday.   According to Israeli daily Yedioth...

Netanyahu warns of 'heavy price' if Iran attacks Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned Iran that Israeli would “exact a heavy price” from whoever sought to harm its people. “We hear the threats from Iran and the Israeli army is prepared for any possible scenario,” Netanyahu said at a special cabinet...

Israeli PM issues veiled warning to Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a veiled warning to Iran, saying his country will defend itself against anyone that tries to harm it. The premier's remarks at a Memorial Day ceremony on Wednesday come amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran over an alleged Israeli...