'We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends.
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'After 73 years, the US-Israel bond remains unbreakable'
US Vice President Kamala Harris wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: We look forward to building on our friendship.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF strikes weapons manufacturing site, weapon smuggling tunnel and military post in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.
IAEA: Iran almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity
UN atomic watchdog says Iran is almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity at Natanz.
US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale
House lawmakers concerned over Biden administration's decision to go ahead with weapons sale to the United Arab Emirates.
Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018
Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018.
Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'
Secretary of State blasts Iran’s announcement that it intends to begin enriching uranium at 60% purity.
US still committed to nuclear negotiations with Iran
White House criticizes Tehran's "provocative" statement that it will ramp up uranium enrichment but says it remains committed to talks.
Biden to proceed with UAE arms sale
Biden administration tells Congress it is proceeding with deal to sell more than $23 billion in weapons to UAE, including F-35s.
Senate confirms Wendy Sherman as deputy Secretary of State
Sherman helped negotiate the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran during the Obama Administration.
Report: Israel won't retaliate for attack on ship in the Gulf
Israeli security official says Israel is seeking to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Biden administration: UNRWA has 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism
After renewing aid to UNRWA, Biden administration says it has zero tolerance for racism, discrimination, and anti-Semitism.
White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion
White House Press Secretary: US wasn't involved in any manner with explosion at Natanz uranium enrichment plant.
Student dead in shooting incident at high school in Tennessee
Shooting at Knoxville high school leaves student dead and officer injured.
US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on Iran
Top national security officials from the US and Israel will convene virtually on Tuesday for strategic talks on Iran.
Nikki Haley: I won't run for President if Trump does
Former US Ambassador to the UN says she would support Trump if he makes another run for the White House.
PA praises Canadian party's anti-Israel resolution
PA “foreign affairs ministry” praises New Democratic Party for approving resolution calling for an end to “Israeli occupation”.
Officials: It will take Iran 9 months to fix damage at Natanz
Intelligence officials: Fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was caused by large explosion that completely destroyed its power system.
Canadian party approves anti-Israel resolution
Canada's New Democratic Party approves resolution calling on Israel "to end its occupation" and for recognition of Palestinian state.
Trump takes aim at McConnell, Pence in speech to donors
Trump veers from prepared remarks, says he is "disappointed" in Pence and uses profanity in assessing McConnell.
Nikki Haley: UNRWA is corrupt and counterproductive
Former US ambassador the UN slams UNRWA after Biden announced he would be restoring aid to the agency.
US plays down expectations for talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.
'Kill Jews' graffiti discovered on Chabad Centre in western Canada
Police in city of Victoria, British Columbia, looking for suspects after local Chabad Centre vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.
Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.
Iran: We will respond to attack on our ship in the Red Sea
Iranian Armed Forces spokesman: Iran will respond to attack on the Saviz ship once it uncovers the source.
State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on Iran
State Department spokesman: We are prepared to take the steps necessary to return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.
PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh welcomes restoration of US economic aid to the PA as well as its restoration of aid for UNRWA.
Iranian official: We have produced 55 kg of 20% enriched uranium
Official at Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has made 55 kg of uranium enriched to up to 20% since January.
Jordan's King: The sedition has been nipped in the bud
Jordan's King Abdullah II says the political crisis involving his half-brother Prince Hamzah is over.
Syria claims Israel carried out air strike in Damascus area
Syrian media reports Israeli attack in the Damascus area. Most of the missiles were shot down.
Report: Israel notified US it attacked Iranian vessel in Red Sea
American official tells New York Times the Israelis called the attack a retaliation for earlier Iranian strikes on Israeli vessels.
Trial of AstraZeneca vaccine on children paused
Oxford University announces trial of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on children has been paused amid fears of link to blood clots.
Report: US Defense Secretary to visit Israel next week
Lloyd Austin is expected to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gantz and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi.
Iranian Health Minister warns of new wave of COVID-19
Iranian Health Minister: We are currently in a very difficult and tough situation.
North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19
North Korea says it will skip s Olympic Games to "protect players from COVID-19".
US ready to review key sanctions on Iran
State Department spokesman: US ready to review key sanctions on Iran if it comes into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
PA approves 36 candidate lists for elections
PA election officials announce that 36 candidate lists had been approved to run in legislative elections set for next month.
Iranian official reiterates: No direct or indirect talks with US
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: Iran will not accept any step-by-step plan to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement.
State Department spokesman:
'Palestinian elections are ultimately a matter for the Palestinian people'
State Department spokesman responds to presence of convicted terrorists in Fatah election slate.
US report: PA tortured attendees at 2019 Bahrain workshop
State Department report on human rights finds PA took action against Palestinian Arabs who took part in peace workshop in Bahrain in 2019.
