Abbas and Jordan's King express hope Biden will revive peace talks
Jordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood.
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Cabinet approves transfer of tax revenues to PA
$200 million of PA tax revenues will be deducted due to the PA's payments to terrorists and their families.
Report: Nasrallah stepping up security measures
Hezbollah leader reportedly stepping up security measures around him following elimination of Iranian scientist.
Biden fractures foot while playing with dog
President-elect will require a walking boot for several weeks, doctor says.
Jordan condemns elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist
Jordan's Foreign Ministry stresses need to reduce tensions following elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
PA official: We're ready to renew direct negotiations with Israel
PA “foreign minister”: We're ready to renew talks with Israel if they are based on respect for UN resolutions.
Indonesia affirms support for 'Palestine'
Indonesian Foreign Minister speaks to PA counterpart, assures him of her country’s firm position in support of the PA.
Turkey jails dozens over failed 2016 coup
Turkish court jails 27 former pilots and other suspects for life in trial stemming from failed 2016 coup attempt against Erdogan.
Trump: If Electoral College votes for Biden, I'll leave White House
Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College votes for Joe Biden, even though it would be a mistake.
Toronto police identify 'person of interest' in murder of Jewish couple
Toronto police say they identified a “person of interest” in murders of Jewish philanthropists Barry and Honey Sherman.
Iran rejects Swedish 'interference' in execution of accused spy
Iran says Sweden's call to stop execution of academic accused of spying is "unacceptable".
Barak: In hindsight, I wish I hadn't met Jeffrey Epstein
Former Prime Minister denies shady dealings with disgraced American billionaire, but says he wishes he had never met him.
Canada's former justice minister named anti-Semitism envoy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau names Irwin Cotler as Canada's special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combating anti-Semitism.
Germany extends partial lockdown
Partial shutdown will be extended until at least December 20 in an effort to reduce rate of COVID-19 infections.
Sweden asks Iran to cancel execution of accused spy
Sweden's foreign minister speaks to Iranian counterpart about planned execution of Iranian-Swedish professor sentenced to death for spying.
Police not ruling out 'terrorist motives' in Switzerland attack
Police in Switzerland say "terrorist motives" cannot be excluded in incident in which woman attacked two others in Lugano supermarket.
Biden: Trump administration already reaching out
President-elect dismisses reports that he plans to investigate Trump once he is in office.
Pompeo on transition process: We'll make it work
Secretary of State says State Department has begun the transition process to the Biden administration.
Syria reports Israeli air strikes
Syrian media report Israeli air strikes near Quneitra and Damascus. No injuries reported.
Rep. Tlaib under fire over tweets on Blinken
Muslim Michigan lawmaker warns Secretary of State nominee over Netanyahu and his "racist policies".
Biden mentions 'two-state solution' in call with Jordanian King
US President-elect speaks to King Abdullah II of Jordan, in his first conversation with an Arab leader since his election victory.
PA officials hope Saudi Arabia won't establish ties with Israel
PA officials say normalization of ties with Israel is "an escape from the truth".
Schools to reopen throughout Israel, except in 'red zones'
High school students will return to school this coming Sunday and middle school students will join them the following Sunday.
'Nobody would be naive enough to go back to Iran deal'
Saudi Arabia’s UN envoy dismisses the idea that Biden will re-enter 2015 Iran nuclear deal: It has proven its failure to the entire world.
Iran to Israel: The 'hit and run' attacks in Syria are over
Iran vows to defeat any Israeli attempt to harm its role in Syria.
Assad names new Foreign Minister
Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will replace Walid Al-Muallem, who passed away last week.
Biden to name Tony Blinken as Secretary of State
Official announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg News.
Khamenei adviser: US attack on Iran could set off a 'full-fledged war'
Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns US: A limited, tactical conflict can turn into a full-fledged war.
Syria: Pompeo visit to Golan Heights a 'provocation'
Syrian government condemns Pompeo visit to the Golan Heights: Such criminal visits encourage Israel to continue its hostile approach.
Jewish organizations criticize Canada’s support of biased UN resolution
Three Jewish groups in Canada express disappointment after government votes in favor of UN resolution on Palestinian self-determination.
ISIS: We blew up gas pipeline between Israel and Egypt
Islamic State claims to have blown up gas pipeline between in northern Sinai. Israeli official: No damage was caused to the pipeline.
Five people injured in stabbing in Germany
Five people injured in stabbing in western German town of Oberhausen. Motive believed to be a family dispute.
Republican Senators to Trump: Label Judea and Samaria goods as 'Made in Israel'
Four Republican Senators write to Trump, urge him to allow goods produced in Judea and Samaria to be labelled as “Made in Israel”.
IAEA report: Iran firing up advanced uranium-enriching centrifuges
New report by UN agency finds that Iran continues to breach its 2015 deal with world powers.
Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija drafted to the NBA
Avdija, 19, selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft.
US Senators seek to block sale of drones to UAE
Two Democrats and one Republican will introduce legislation seeking to halt Trump administration’s sale of drones and other weapons to UAE.
Iranian FM: If Biden lifts sanctions, we will fulfill nuclear deal
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to discuss how the US can return to 2015 deal.
UK Labour leader on Corbyn reinstatement: Another painful day for the Jewish community
British Labour leader Keir Starmer responds to reinstatement of his predecessor.
Iran: Any US attack will be met with a 'crushing' response
Iranian government spokesman warns US against attacking his country following report that Trump mulled strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
IDF attacks military targets in Syria
IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force and the Syrian army, hours after IDF discovered explosive device along the border.