Palestinians should not set more conditions for peace talks: Israeli FM
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday that the Palestinians should not make further demands for the advancement of the peace talks with Israel, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Israel intercepts Iranian ship carrying rockets for Gaza
The Israeli special forces on Wednesday intercepted an Iranian ship in the Red Sea that ferried missiles for militants in the Gaza Strip, capping an intelligence operation that lasted months.
Arab Parliament urged to stand united against terrorism
Regional conflicts are posing big threats to Gulf States which requires coordinated efforts at all levels to ensure safety, Arab Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Jarwan said on Wednesday.
Hamas denies connection with arms ship seized by Israel
Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip denied on Wednesday any connections with an arms ship intercepted by the Israeli navy in the Red Sea which Israel said was bound for Gaza.
Israel seizes Gaza-bound Iran rocket shipment
The Israeli navy seized a ship in the Red Sea on Wednesday that was carrying dozens of advanced Iranian-supplied rockets made in Syria that were intended for Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, the military said.
26 killed in fresh wave of violence in Iraq
Up to 26 people were killed and 87 others wounded in violent attacks across Iraq on Wednesday, including a series of car bombs in Baghdad, police said.
Fears over military dimensions of Iran's nuke program baseless: envoy
Reza Najafi, Iranian envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasized on Wednesday fears over possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program were baseless.
Afghan police kill 2 militants, detain Taliban judge
Afghan security forces in operations against anti-government militants raided a house in Saripul province, 350 km north of Kabul, early Wednesday, killing two militants and capturing a Taliban judge, Inspector General Police of the province said.
No dismantling any nuclear facilities red line for Iran: Iranian FM
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said here Wednesday that Iran would not close or dismantle any nuclear facilities when tackling the concerned Iranian nuclear issue, adding it is the red line for his country.
Israel kills 2 Hezbollah militants on Syrian border
The Israeli military said its forces opened fire Wednesday on Lebanese Hezbollah militants who were planting an explosive device near the interim Israeli-Syrian border in the northern Golan Heights.