Iran's Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Hossein Amir Abdollahian is at home in quarantine and able to perform his work-related duties remotely.
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Turkish President says US President showed willingness to get US lawmakers to back the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey.
Saudi FM: Palestinian state is a prerequisite for normalization with Israel
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister reiterates Kingdom's position linking Palestinian state with normalization of ties with Israel.
Blinken on Iran: We continue to believe diplomacy is the best way
Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.
Moderna says FDA will need more time to assess vaccine for teens
FDA says it will require additional time to complete its assessment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents.
Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'
Saudi Arabia says crisis with Lebanon is due to dominance of Iranian proxies, a reference to Hezbollah.
Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions
Biden warns US will respond to actions Iran has taken against Washington’s interests, including drone attacks.
European countries condemn Israeli construction
Foreign Ministries from 12 European countries say Israeli construction plans in Judea and Samaria violate international law.
Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis
PA chairman calls on Israel to start a new political track based on the two-state solution.
Hamas sentences 6 to death for 'collaborating' with Israel
Hamas announces sentences "against a number of informants", offers more lenient sentences for collaborators who turn themselves in.
Bennett and Lapid play down comments attributed to PM
PM and Alternate PM play down comments attributed to Bennett in which he said the rotation agreement with Lapid won't be implemented.
Biden to Sudan's military: Immediately release all those detained
US President denounces coup in Sudan, calls for release of political leaders and return to transition to democracy.
Germany 'concerned' over Israel's blacklist of PFLP affiliates
Germany calls on Israel to provide more information regarding the basis for the designation of six groups affiliated with PFLP.
Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese organization as a terrorist entity
Saudi Arabia classifies Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan association as terrorist entity due to support for Hezbollah.
US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks
White House press secretary responds skeptically to Iran’s announcement that it will resume nuclear talks in November.
'Antisemitism and all forms of discrimination must not be tolerated'
US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, comments on anniversary of Tree of Life shooting: I stand with the Jewish community.
PA cabinet leader welcomes EU's condemnation of Israeli construction
Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on Europe and the US "to take firm positions to stop Israeli settlement expansion".
US considering adding Israel to visa waiver program
US Homeland Security Secretary says Israel is one of four countries the US is considering adding to its visa waiver program.
UN human rights chief blasts Israel's terror classification of PFLP affiliates
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls on Israel to reverse decision to classify six PFLP affiliates as terrorist entities.
Sudan’s deposed PM allowed to return home
Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and his wife were detained when the military seized power in a coup on Monday.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds
US Food and Drug Administration advisers endorse Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
Iran to hold second meeting with EU envoy on nuclear talks
Iran's top nuclear negotiator to meet European Union's Enrique Mora on in Brussels on Wednesday.
IAEA: Iran expanding its enrichment of uranium at Natanz
UN watchdog says Iran is expanding its enrichment of uranium beyond the highly enriched threshold of 20% purity at Natanz.
Egypt to lift state of emergency
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announces the country’s state of emergency will be lifted for the first time since 2017.
Canadian government pledges to tackle anti-Semitism
B’nai Brith Canada expresses optimism following Government of Canada’s pledge to tackle anti-Semitism.
US insists: Israel gave no warning before terror designation
State Department again says US was not provided with advance notice of plans to designate PFLP affiliates as terrorist organizations.
US officials: Iran behind drone attack on Syria base
US officials say they believe Iran was behind drone attack last week at military outpost in southern Syria where American troops are based.
US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated
State Department says US is halting $700 million in aid to Sudan after military takeover in the country.
US envoy: North Korea's ballistic missile tests are counterproductive
US envoy for North Korea says US committed to exploring "sustained and substantive diplomacy" with North Korea.
Khamenei: Countries that normalized ties with Israel 'sinned'
Iran's Supreme Leader says Arab nations that normalized ties with Israel acted against Islamic unity and should reverse the move.
Syrian organization claims Israel carried out strike in Quneitra
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims Israel attacked regime outposts in the Quneitra region.
Abbas condemns Israeli designation of terrorist organizations
PA chairman vows to continue supporting six groups designated as terrorist organizations by Israel.
UN envoy criticizes Israeli construction plans
UN envoy Tor Wennesland: "All settlements are illegal under international law and must cease immediately."
Bennett lands in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin
Before departing, PM says "the relationship between Russia and Israel is a significant pillar in Israel's foreign policy".
Liberman: A confrontation with Iran is only a matter of time
Finance Minister says "no diplomatic move or agreement will stop the Iranian nuclear program."
Austria: Syrian man sent to jail for anti-Semitic attacks
Austrian court hands a 32-year-old Syrian a three-year jail term for vandalizing a synagogue and other anti-Semitic attacks.
Saudi Foreign Minister discusses Iran with EU envoy
Saudi Foreign Minister discusses "efforts to ensure that Iran does not violate international agreements" with EU envoy.
CDC approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots
CDC also approves mixing and matching of any of the three vaccines approved for use in the US.
Sa'ar: Release of anti-Netanyahu bill was coordinated with Bennett
Justice Minister says PM was aware of publication of anti-Netanyahu law, but won't say whether Bennett supports the bill.
FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J booster shots
Regulator also approves “mix and match” method, allows people to choose different shot than their original inoculation as a booster.
