Iran willing to sell fuel to Lebanon’s government
Announcement follows delivery of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah which was condemned by the Lebanese government.
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FM Lapid speaks to Egyptian counterpart
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry express desire to advance the relationship between the countries.
Iran replaces deputy foreign minister who headed nuclear talks
Iran names hardline senior diplomat Ali Bagheri Kani, who is opposed to 2015 deal, to replace Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Merkel's Israel visit rescheduled for October
Outgoing German chancellor postponed her originally schedule visit due to the situation in Afghanistan.
New Jersey to divest from Ben & Jerry's and parent company
Internal New Jersey investigation finds Unilever sought to boycott Israel in violation of state's anti-BDS law.
State Department spokesperson: We strongly support the Abraham Accords
State Department spokesperson Ned Price welcomes Abraham Accords on the one-year anniversary of their signing.
Iran holding 'internal consultations' on return to nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister: We will welcome negotiations that have tangible results and serve the rights and interests of the people.
EgyptAir to start operating direct flights to Tel Aviv
State-owned flag carrier of Egypt expected to operate Tel Aviv-Cairo route four times a week beginning in October.
Toronto man arrested following anti-Semitic assaults
32-year-old facing new assault charges after allegedly attacking people he perceived as Jewish in Toronto.
US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests
White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.
Al-Qaeda leader blasts 'Zionist Arabs' in new video
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri attacks Arab countries for “collaborating” with the US.
UN to begin to distribute Qatari aid to Gazans
Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries in Gaza will begin to receive the Qatari cash aid as of Monday.
IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to surveillance equipment at nuclear facilities
IAEA Director General says new agreement with Iran will allow space for diplomatic talks.
IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket
IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.
North Korea test fires long-range cruise missiles
North Korea says it carried out successful long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend.
International Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli
International Judo Federation bans Algerian judoka and his coach for ten years after he refused to face Israeli during Tokyo Olympics.
Israel permits Slovakia to open cultural branch in Jerusalem
Deputy Foreign Minister gives Slovakian Ambassador letter of approval granting Slovakia permission to open a cultural branch in Jerusalem.
Bahraini airline announces flights to Israel
Gulf Air announces it will operate two weekly flights to Tel Aviv starting at the end of the month.
PA to charge members of security forces over death of activist
PA to charge 14 members of its security forces for allegedly beating anti-Abbas activist Nizar Banat to death.
Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks
Egypt's intelligence service preparing to put the final touches on a "new peace initiative".
Condition of PA official who contracted COVID-19 improves
PA "health minister" says Jibril Rajoub is in good condition as he recovers from COVID-19.
Israel names first ambassador to Bahrain
Supreme Appointments Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs names Eitan Na’eh as Israel’s first ambassador to Bahrain.
Member of ISIS 'Beatles' pleads guilty to helping murder captives in Syria
One of four members of British ISIS squad pleads guilty in US courtroom to helping the group torture and murder captives in Syria.
Reports of air strike in Syria, explosions heard in central Israel
Syrian media report air strike in the Damascus area. Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions.
PA welcomes any international peace initiative, says cabinet leader
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community "to protect the principle of the two-state solution".
France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks
French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."
US has administered third dose to over 1 million people
CDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13.
Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months
Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.
Gaza fishing zone expanded, Kerem Shalom crossing reopens
Following a security assessment, Israel announces additional relief measures for Gaza.
Event in Washington to celebrate 1st anniversary of Abraham Accords
Event in Washington on September 14 will be attended by officials from both the Trump and Biden administrations.
Iran: We won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations
Iran's Foreign Minister: Negotiations must be aimed at serving the interests of the Iranian people, US must speak to us with respect.
Bomb-laden drone crashes into airport in Saudi Arabia
Houthis blamed after bomb-laden drone crashes into an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight people.
'Jeopardy!' producer out following disparaging remarks about Jews
Mike Richards, who already stepped down as host of the popular game show, is now also out as executive producer.
Federal prosecutors won't seek death penalty for Poway shooter
Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for man charged in deadly shooting at Chabad of Poway in April 2019.
Iran: We'll downscale nuclear activities if US complies with 2015 deal
Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran will downscale its nuclear activities only if US fully returns to 2015 nuclear deal.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older
The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.
Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions
Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.
UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists
UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.
IAEA: North Korea restarting one of its nuclear reactors
UN atomic watchdog says North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium.
Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy
Defense Minister meets PA chairman to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues.
