Meretz expected to run all the way, Zelekha pressured to withdraw from race
Sources in “New Economic Party” insist the anti-Netanyahu bloc will not be harmed if party doesn't pass electoral threshold.
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Iranian Defense Minister threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa
Iran's Defense Minister: If Israel launches a preemptive attack on Iran, we will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.
Swiss voters back ban on full face coverings
Vote on “burqa ban” comes after years of debate in Switzerland following similar bans in other European countries.
Arab League welcomes ICC probe of Israel
Ahmed Aboul-Gheit says ICC investigation of Israel is "new evidence to condemn the occupation and its crimes".
Egypt's national airline seeks to run regular flights to Israel
Israel has received an official request from Egyptair to operate regular direct flights to and from Israel.
Abbas hails ICC decision to probe Israel
PA chairman welcomes International Criminal Court’s decision to launch a war crimes probe against Israel.
Netanyahu speaks to US Vice President Harris
Vice President praises Israel's successful vaccination campaign, says US is opposed to ICC decision to investigate Israel for war crimes.
European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran
France, Britain and Germany dropped resolution criticizing Iran for suspending some IAEA inspections.
Gantz: IDF updating plans to strike Iranian nuclear sites
Defense Minister tells Fox News: If the world doesn't stop Iran, we must defend ourselves by ourselves.
Blinken: We will continue to uphold our strong commitment to Israel
Secretary of State says US firmly opposes ICC decision to launch a war crimes probe against Israel.
Jewish groups denounce Canadian lawmaker's talk with Corbyn
British and Canadian Jewish groups express concern over a Canadian lawmaker's planned virtual talk with former Labour leader.
University of Toronto urged to stop using terrorist's image to promote event
B’nai Brith Canada calls out University of Toronto for using image of Palestinian Arab terrorist to promote an upcoming event.
US: ICC has no jurisdiction to probe Israel
State Department spokesperson says the Biden administration opposes and is disappointed by ICC decision to investigate Israeli "war crimes".
Jordan's FM to Ashkenazi: Normalization cannot replace 'two-state solution'
Jordanian Foreign Minister to Israeli counterpart: There is no alternative to a two-state solution.
B'nai Brith calls on University of Toronto to implement ruling on BDS
The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union was recently ordered to stop using student fees to promote BDS.
PA acknowledges it gave vaccines to Jordan
PA "health ministry" confirmed that 200 vaccines were transferred to Jordan with the consent of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Macron to Rouhani: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks
French President tells Iranian counterpart he is "deeply concerned" by Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal.
Ambassador Erdan speaks to US counterpart
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN and the US speaks to US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The first of many no doubt.
Democratic Congressman endorses IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Rep. Ted Deutch warns: We can only effectively fight anti-Semitism if we are willing to call it out wherever it appears.
Top sports court overturns Iran's suspension from judo events
The International Judo Federation banned Iran from international competitions after Saeid Mollaei was forced to avoid facing Israelis.
European countries to seek condemnation of Iran
Britain, France and Germany will put forward a resolution condemning Iran's suspension of UN nuclear inspections.
Sanders praises Israeli health officials for call to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs
Sanders last week blasted Israel for failing to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs even though Israel is not obligated to do so.
Iran to install new centrifuges at nuclear facilities
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to install new generations of centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz facilities.
Pompeo: Many people in Saudi Arabia want to normalize ties with Israel
Former Secretary of State expresses hope that Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords.
Iran rejects European offer for direct talks with US
Iran says "time is not right" to hold talks with US given its recent actions.
Deliveries to US of Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected Tuesday
The announcement comes a day after the FDA cleared the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that works with just one dose instead of two.
Kentucky to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
The measure to adopt the definition was included in a state resolution to condemning anti-Semitism approved this week.
US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria
At least 17 members of pro-Iranian militia in Syria killed in US air strike which comes in retaliation for rocket attack in Iraq.
Report: Israel, Saudi, Bahrain and UAE in talks on defense alliance
Israel reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on establishing four-nation defense alliance.
Bahraini Crown Prince speaks to Netanyahu
Bahrain's official news agency says the conversation dealt with the negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.
Biden speaks to Saudi King
Conversation comes ahead of release of report expected to state that Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Germany urges Iran to accept US overtures
Germany's Foreign Minister: Iran should accept the offer of diplomacy that’s on the table, including from the United States.
Report: Netanyahu asked Biden to keep sanctions on ICC in place
Israeli officials: Netanyahu asked Biden in their first phone call to keep the sanctions imposed by Trump on ICC.
US: Our patience with Iran is 'not unlimited'
State Department spokesman says Iran’s moves away from compliance with 2015 deal make the issue an “urgent challenge” for the United States.
Sanders: 'Outrageous' that Israel isn't vaccinating Palestinians
Senator Sanders blasts Israel for providing excess COVID-19 vaccine to other countries while failing to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs.
Pelosi speaks to Netanyahu
US House Speaker says she spoke to PM "to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations".
Report: Israeli and Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran
Saudi Arabia, like Israel, is troubled by the Biden Administration's position on the Iran nuclear deal.
European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections
Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to reverse all measures that reduce transparency after it halts IAEA inspections.
South Korea to release Iranian assets in consultation with US
Iran has been pressuring South Korea for months to unblock assets held in two South Korean banks due to US sanctions.
IAEA: Iran has started enriching uranium at up to 20% purity
International Atomic Energy Agency reports Iran has added 17.6 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 20% to its stockpile.
