Declared in Virginia speech that "it's time to change course in the Middle East" and accused Obama of "passivity."

Bedouin leaders are urging the Egyptian government to arm their tribesman to help combat militancy in Sinai.

The latest exchange came after Israel targeted two men in an airstrike.

Iran derided Israel's air defenses as feeble on Monday, citing a drone incursion, but did not say it had sent the aircraft shot down by the Israelis at the weekend.

The attack occurred over the past two weeks and was apparently routed through China, an official said.

In a bid to capitalize on a wave of popularity and a fragmented opposition, Prime Minister Netanyahu may call parliamentary elections as early as February.

Morsi pledged to ease up on the crackdown in the restive Sinai Peninsula and not pursue hundreds of fugitives from the lawless region.

The Sinai Peninsula has seen a surge in militancy and cross-border attacks on Israel.

Israeli PM Netanyahu could call parliamentary elections as early as February, months ahead of schedule in a bid to capitalize on a wave of popularity.

Two people were slightly injured and one person was arrested for attempting to stab a policeman as he was being taken into custody.