Israel may rethink truce commitment Israel warned on Tuesday that it might rethink its adherence to the cease-fire resolution that ended Lebanon war this summer.

Iraq a ‘lost battle,’ Saudi study says The US war in Iraq is a “lost battle” and the violence-ravaged nation’s “dire” plight seems certain to see it shatter along ethnic lines, an advisor to the Saudi government is warning.

Iran set for large-scale naval exercise Iran unexpectedly announced Wednesday that it would be holding military maneuvers in the Gulf this week.

Egypt poll: Israel, Denmark, US – enemies It’s been 27 years since the Camp David accords were signed, but the vast majority of Egyptians still see Israel as an enemy state.

Russia defends missile sale to Iran The Russian defense minister on Wednesday defended Moscow’s deal to supply air defense missiles to Iran.

Minister Edery: Reconsider pride parade Minister for Jerusalem affairs suggests moving parade location.

Archaeologist: Islamic head scarves linked to sex rites A 92-year-old retired archaeologist will stand trial in Turkey for claiming that Islamic-style head scarves date back more than 5,000 years.

Merkel says Germany ‘will not solve’ EU constitution limbo German chancellor Angela Merkel has said that her country’s EU presidency in the first half of next year will “not solve the problem” of the shelved EU constitution.

Abbas: Israel must stop Gaza ‘massacre’ The Palestinian government called a special meeting Wednesday to discuss IDF operations taking place in Beit Hanoun.

Palestinian emigration on the rise Palestinians are leaving the territories due to the harsh security and economic situation there.