Israel's defense minister put the terrorist organization on notice that any lull in Israel's pursuit of Hamas attributed to the holiday season is now over.

Iran is the biggest threat to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said, adding that he looks forward to working with the Trump administration. .

The current Australian government under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was inaugurated in July, 2016 and is considered very friendly to Israel.

The goal 'is to create a dialogue with anyone who wants to talk to us,' Liberman said.

As per the demand by incoming Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman in order to join the coalition, Netanyahu agreed to implement the death penalty for terrorists.

Avigdor Liberman, head of the Yisrael Beyteinu party, reportedly accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to become the new defense minister.

Netanyahu ridiculed Arab Members of Knesset who condemned the Arab Gulf States that designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, asking if they had gone mad.

Israeli officials slammed the Swedish foreign minister for attempting to create a link between the Islamic terror in Paris and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sweden's hurried decision to recognize "Palestine" has generated a diplomatic flurry. Israel believes that such a move hinders any chance of a real solution.

Foreign Minister Liberman met with US Secretary Kerry to discuss the latest regional developments and to offer support in the war against Islamic State terror.

Liberman slammed the Fatah-Hamas unity deal, saying Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas, chair of the Palestinian Authority, paved the way for Hamas rule over PA area.