After Netanyahu calls on Palestinian president to 'just say it – say yes to a Jewish state', Abbas answers that 'if Israel wants negotiations in which Palestinians recognize it, then it must also recognize Palestinian state'

Outrage follows ultra-Orthodox demand to move statue overlooking ancient king's tomb in Jerusalem

During Washington meeting with Defense Secretary Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen, Israeli defense minister says Tehran moving forward with military nuclear program despite sanctions; expresses concern missiles Russia plans to sell Syria will eventually reach Hezbollah

In interview with Associated Press, Turkish president says region should be clear of nuclear weapons; calls for 'peaceful, diplomatic solution to problem'

Defense minister tells Fox News Islamic Republic may obtain nuclear capabilities within two years, says, 'We have to start considering what follows if sanctions won't work.' To Clinton: Any peace deal must preserve Israel's security interests

Senior US officials urge Palestinians to refrain from personal attacks on Bibi, PA official says

Iranian officials slam US 'double standards,' media criticism of Iranian woman's stoning sentence

IDF chief warns of possible 'outbreaks of violence,' including terror attacks, in case Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations collapse, but predicts aggression won't reach Intifada-like levels