Algerian judoka quits Olympics to avoid facing Israeli
Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine forfeits his place in the Tokyo Olympics after being told he would have to face Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul.
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Florida Governor: Place Ben & Jerry's on list of companies that boycott Israel
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Unilever and Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria is in violation of the state's anti-BDS laws.
US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem
Biden administration agrees to Israeli request and will hold off on reopening US consulate in Jerusalem until after budget passes.
Suspected infiltration from Lebanon, IDF conducting searches
IDF soldiers conducting searches after alert received about two suspects who crossed the border from Lebanon.
Syrian report: Israel carried out air strike in Homs
Syrian media: Country's air defense systems activated following an Israeli air strike on the city of Homs.
Republicans push back on Ben & Jerry's following Judea and Samaria boycott
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis: Americans should send a message to Ben & Jerry’s by not buying their ice cream.
PA welcomes Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria
PA says Ben & Jerry's decision to halt sales in Judea and Samaria is "moral and legal".
Suspect in German knife attack sent to psychiatric hospital
Experts determine that it may not be possible to hold suspect in Wuerzburg attack criminally responsible for his actions.
IAEA chief: Pause in nuclear talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'
IAEA chief speaks out against pause in talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
US military conducts air strike against Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The air strike is the first in Somalia since President Joe Biden took office.
Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office
Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran's policy on a return to 2015 deal will not change under the new administration.
Lapid to visit Morocco
Lapid will become the first Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Morocco at the end of July.
Biden to King Abdullah II: We will always be there for Jordan
King Abdullah II visits White House, becomes the first Arab world leader to meet face-to-face with Biden.
Two rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel
Iron Dome intercepts one rocket, the second explodes in an open area. IDF responds with artillery fire towards Lebanese territory.
CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Israel: They have been pressuring me for a year and a half
CEO of Ben & Jerry's Israel responds to global company's decision not to sell in Judea and Samaria: I do not intend to surrender.
Syria claims Israel carried out air strikes near Aleppo
Syria says its air defenses were activated against "Israeli aggression" over the Aleppo area.
Shaked: We will take action against global Ben & Jerry's corp.
Interior Minister: The Israeli franchisee of Ben & Jerry’s need not be punished, action should be taken against the global company.
Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa
Egypt condemns Israel after more than 1,600 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.
US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria
US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.
US provides $135 million to UNRWA
The move follows an agreement in which UNRWA condemns anti-Israel hatred.
China to step up its involvement in Israel-PA conflict
Chinese Foreign Minister: The two-state solution is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian question.
Blinken: US 'disappointed' by Hariri stepping down
Secretary of State says the resignation of Saad Hariri as Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate is disappointing.
Toronto police arrest man in connection with two anti-Semitic incidents
Toronto police arrest 32-year-old following two incidents in which anti-Semitic slurs were hurled at victims.
Slovakia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem
Slovakia's foreign minister announces the Slovak Institute in Jerusalem will open on September 1.
Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations
Spokesman for Erdogan's party says Turkey and Israel have agreed to work towards improving their relations following Erdogan-Herzog call.
Brazilian President hospitalized, could require surgery
Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized following abdominal pain, persistent hiccups.
Jewish community concerned by anti-Semitic assaults in Toronto
Members of Jewish community in Toronto concern following two incidents of anti-Semitism in the city this past week.
Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over
Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.
Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions
Iranian government claiming that Biden is prepared to lift major sanctions as part of nuclear talks.
Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to step up attacks on US targets during a meeting in Baghdad.
Report: Iran nuclear talks won't resume until August
Sources say nuclear talks between world powers and Iran are not likely to resume until after new Iranian president is sworn in.
Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLB
Washington Nationals select catcher Elie Kligman in the 20th round pick of the MLB draft.
House committee approves funding for Iron Dome
House Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel.
Israel, UAE sign agricultural agreements
UAE Minister of Food and Water Security joins Israel's Agriculture Minister for signing ceremony in Tel Aviv.
US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume.
First Orthodox baseball player drafted to MLB
Arizona Diamondbacks take right-handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz in third round, making him the first Orthodox Jewish player to get drafted.
AIPAC cancels 2022 policy conference due to pandemic
Pro-Israel lobby cancels 2022 annual policy conference, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
UAE to inaugurate Tel Aviv embassy on Wednesday
President Isaac Herzog will be in attendance at the ceremony, hosted by UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohammad al Khaja.
Former Iranian MP: Mossad behind the acts against us
Former Iranian MP says most actions against Iran's national security were carried out by Israeli spy agency.
Abbas calls to congratulate Herzog
PA chairman phones Israel's new President to congratulate him on taking office.
