Foreign Affairs Armenian Prime Minister infected with coronavirusPrime Minister of Armenia becomes latest world leader to test positive for the coronavirus. Impostor Arutz Sheva site used to incite against Venezuelan JewsFake news site mirroring Arutz Sheva releases false claims Israel is working with CIA to remove Venezuelan leader. Half a million Persian-language followers for foreign ministryForeign Ministry's Persian language Instagram account reaches half a million followers, with many inquiries about immigrating to Israel. 'Today was the day of infamy, the Brazilian Kristallnacht'Brazilian politician with Jewish roots compares police investigation raids to Kristallnacht. Netanyahu offers Brazil help with coronavirus outbreakPM speaks with Brazilian President Bolsonaro, offers cooperation with Brazilian industries, access to Israeli experts in fighting COVID-19. Hong Kong protests as anthem law debated; Trump plans responseUS President Trump prepares response to China over Hong Kong as protests rage. Greenblatt: Deal is not set in stone“How sad that the Palestinian leadership won’t even engage and see if there is something in this plan that they can help shape differently." Masa participants allowed enter Israel despite border closureParticipants in the umbrella organization for experiences in Israel will be able to enter from other countries despite Covid-19 closure. Report: Israel tried to save architect of Sudan-Israel relationsFlight that took off from Israel to Sudan and caused speculation reportedly aimed to save diplomat, but she ultimately died of coronavirus. Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on usIn an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country. Pompeo: Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous’US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. 'No one will use Israel to evade justice'President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition. Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at weddingEight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina. First Iranian oil tanker arrives in VenezuelaFirst of five Iranian oil tankers arrive in Venezuela carrying more than a million barrels of oil. US says it's monitoring the convoy. Argentina bringing rabbis to certify kosher meat amid flight banDespite flight ban, Argentina plans to bring Israeli rabbis on special charter flight in to certify kosher meat. Hong Kong rallies against China over 'terrifying' security billProtesters rally against plans to remove 'firewall' between Hong Kong's and China's legal systems. Russia seeking 18-year sentence for alleged US spyEx-US Marine Paul Whelan was arrested 18 months ago, continues to protest his innocence. Ukrainian president: Israel a model in coronavirus fightUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Netanyahu to congratulate him on formation of new government. Japan ends coronavirus state of emergencyJapanese president lifts state of emergency, following seven weeks of coronavirus-related restrictions. Kim discusses how to bolster nuclear capabilitiesNorth Korean leader hosts military meeting to discuss new policies to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities. Pakistani plane crashes in KarachiEmergency declared in Karachi, Pakistan, after passenger plane crashes with nearly 100 people aboard. Palestinian Authority rejects COVID-19 aid from UAEUAE shipment of humanitarian supplies will be redirected from the PA to the needy, UN says. Latin American officials celebrate Jerusalem DayChairmen of Israel Allies Caucuses in 16 parliaments in Latin America and Europe celebrate Jerusalem Day. 'Jews are miserly, Jews are wicked'First Jewish president of Brazilian Congress victimized by anti-Semitic slurs online. Australian golf course vandalized with swastikas'Vile stampede of neo-Nazi defacement,' Anti-Defamation Commission chairman says. Amb. Friedman: Jerusalem has been the capital for 3000 yearsUS Ambassador to Israel in video congratulates Israel on anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem. EU condemns Iranian call for 'final solution' against IsraelEU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell calls Iranian supreme leader's threats against Israel a 'threat to peace.' PA says it ended intelligence sharing with CIASaeb Erekat says all security cooperation with the US and Israel has been terminated over sovereignty plans. Russia offers to mediate between US and PARussia reportedly offers to facilitate meeting between US and PA as part of an initiative to slow or stop Israeli sovereignty moves. Netanyahu to Khamenei: Don't threaten us with a 'Final Solution'PM responds to Iranian supreme leader's threatening message. 'Whoever threatens Israel will find itself in similar danger.' UN: Israel must abandon 'annexation' plansUN Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov calls on Israel to give up "threats of annexation' Vatican worried about Israeli sovereigntyVatican officials meet PA officials, express 'concern' over possible application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Israel honors dead Chinese ambassador ahead of return to ChinaIsrael returns body of dead Chinese ambassador at ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport. Will UN General Assembly be cancelled due to coronavirus?UN Secretary-General suggests that world leaders send video statements for annual September meeting. France: Applying sovereignty will have consequencesFrench foreign ministry issues statement support EU position that application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is illegal. Jews were 'able to choose Minister of Health,' journalist claimsBrazilian CNN commentator says Jews helped choose health minister, claims he was 'aided' by Jewish community in his position. Palestinian Authority condemned for teaching violence in schoolsEuropean Parliament condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks that promote hate and violence. South Sudan’s Vice President tests positive for coronavirusSouth Sudan’s Vice President, Riek Machar, and his wife test positive for coronavirus. Ambassador Dermer: Sovereignty now, Biden may winIsraeli Ambassador to US says Israeli government must act on applying Israeli law before US Presidential election. China to send team to Israel to collect envoy's remainsChinese officials to arrive "in the coming days" to take home body of Ambassador Du Wei after he was found dead in his home yesterday.'It's a big threat': UN envoy warns against sovereignty plan'Annexation is a big threat,' says UN envoy, warning that Israel would face "difficult implications" if it chooses to apply sovereignty.EU hints of impending diplomatic pressure against IsraelEU's High Representative hints organization will 'work to discourage any possible initiative towards [Israeli] annexation.' ‘I am devastated’: Australian mourns fallen Israeli soldierIn 1997, Baruch Ben Yigal saved an Australian man's life at the Maccabiah Games disaster. Now he's mourning the loss of Ben Yigal's son. Global coronavirus death toll passes 300,000More than 300,000 people around the world have now died from coronavirus and more than 4.4 million cases have been recorded. Israel to lead UN innovation forum on fight against COVID-19Israel and Ghana elected to head the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum. 'Work, unity and the truth will set Brazil free'Brazil’s president criticized for coronavirus motto that recalls ‘Arbeit macht frei,’ the infamous Auschwitz gate sign. Coronavirus exploited to spread anti-SemitismNew report details how anti-Israel, anti-Jewish and anti-Israel propaganda during coronavirus pandemic is similar to classic anti-Semitism. Rivlin speaks with German presidentPres. Rivlin speaks with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany. 'Bombshell' report alleges China's complicity in COVID-19 spreadNew report indicates Chinese gov't complicit in spread of COVID-19. Amazon resumes shipping to Israel - at a priceE-commerce giant resumes int'l deliveries, but currently only offers expensive express shipping. "Airways are limited at the moment." Global coronavirus cases top 4 millionWorldwide death toll from COVID-19 tops 277,000, with the US recording more than 78,000 deaths, the highest of any country in the world. Netanyahu warns of 'accordion effect' from reopening economyPM participates in video conference with leaders of European nations on handling of coronavirus crisis. Israel summons EU ambassador over funding for pro-terror groupsEU Ambassador to Israel Emanuele Giaufret summoned after representative to PA says EU would pay organizations despite terror ties. Nigerian woman delivers baby aboard Emirates AirlineStranded Nigerian returning from United Arab Emirates delivers baby boy aboard Emirates Airline plane. Report: Iranian cyberattack targeted Israel water infrastructureIran reportedly behind a cyberattack launched last month against Israeli water infrastructure through the use of American servers. Tanzania President finds COVID19 tests faulty, suspends lab headTest kits prove faulty as they return positive results on goat and pawpaw fruit among several non-human samples submitted for testing. India: At least 8 dead following gas leakAt least 8 people have lost their lives following a chemical gas leak at the LG Polymers industrial plant in Visakhapatnam. |
