Iran reports most new cases of COVID-19 since outbreak began
Iran announces 3,574 new cases of coronavirus, the most in one day since the pandemic started.
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Attacker of German synagogue recaptured after escaping prison
Gunman accused of attacking Halle synagogue during Yom Kippur recaptured by German authorities after attempting a prison escape.
PA refuses to receive tax revenues from Israel
Senior PA official says PA refused to receive tax revenue dues from Israel because it ended all agreements with Israel.
Six new cases of coronavirus discovered in PA
Total of six new cases of coronavirus registered in PA as Abbas extends state of emergency by one month.
Joint List MK tests positive for coronavirus
MK Samy Abu Shahadeh tests positive for coronavirus after his driver tested positive for the virus.
PA threatens to turn to UN over Israeli sovereignty
PA “foreign minister” says PA will push for UN resolution against Israel’s intention to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Toronto's York University introduces new accountability measures
New procedures follow external review process after violent protests last November during a program run by a Jewish campus club.
Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctions
Iranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.
Biden wins primaries in Rhode Island, South Dakota and New Mexico
Former Vice President wins primaries in several more states as he continues on his path to the Democratic nomination.
Jordan: Annexation will have 'grave consequences'
Jordan’s Foreign Minister warns application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would have a dire effect on Jordanian-Israeli relations.
Hitler's birth home to turn into a police station
Austrian officials unveil plans to "neutralize" Nazi leader's birth house.
Gaza mosques to reopen after coronavirus shutdown
Hamas authorities urge worshipers to abide by social distancing requirements when mosques reopen after being closed for three months.
Armenian Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he and his family tested positive for coronavirus.
Iran says death toll in November protests was 230
Senior Iranian lawmaker says 230 people were killed and thousands injured in November protests sparked by a petrol price hike.
Trump denounces 'acts of domestic terrorism'
US President vows to mobilize “all available federal resources” to clamp down on the protests across the country.
Iranian parliament speaker rules out talks with US
New speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Our policy is to expel the US forces from the region.
Report: Iranian hackers tried to increase chlorine in Israel's water
Officials: Iranian hackers who targeted Israel’s water system tried to increase the amount of chlorine added to Israelis' water.
US plans to impose new sanctions on Hezbollah
US Ambassador to Lebanon says US will impose new sanctions against Hezbollah and possibly against supporters of the group.
US: Coronavirus death toll rises to 104,356
US records 598 coronavirus deaths in one day, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists in Sinai
Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists as part of its battle to quell insurgency in north Sinai.
Jordan urges international community to stop sovereignty
Jordanian Foreign Minister warns: An Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would institutionalize apartheid.
Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered at Toronto school
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Toronto school located in an area with a large Jewish population.
PA official: Annexation would be the 'smoking gun' that ends two-state solution
PA envoy to the UK skeptical about Biden's pledge to restore aid to PA.
US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.
Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation
Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.
Rouhani bans use of Israeli products
Iranian President issues implementation order of parliamentary legislation banning the use of any Israeli products in the country.
Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump
Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.
Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon
Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".
European leaders urge Netanyahu: Don't apply sovereignty
Leaders of major European countries sent personal letters to Netanyahu, urge him not to promote sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel: 2,019
Number of coronavirus carriers who are on respirators rises to 33. No deaths have been recorded in Israel in the past day.
PA officials assure Israel: We will enforce security
PA officials reportedly tell Israel that the PA will continue to enforce security stability despite its decision to end all agreements.
PA ends coronavirus lockdown after more than two months
PA cabinet leader declares end to coronavirus lockdown but warns it will be re-imposed if the number of new cases increases.
Minister to Twitter: Suspend Khamenei's account
Strategic Affairs Minister writes to Twitter CEO, demands he suspend Iranian Supreme Leader's account over his anti-Israel posts.
California places of worship to resume in-person services
New guidelines say places of worship could reopen but attendance must be limited to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 people.
Biden wins Hawaii primary
Former US Vice President defeats Bernie Sanders in Hawaii, earning 63 percent of the vote to Sanders' 37 percent.
Saudi Arabia denounces Israeli sovereignty plan
Saudi Foreign Ministry says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria could undermine the chances for peace.
Iranian FM defends call for 'Final Solution' against Israel
Mohammad Javad Zarif responds to Germany's criticism of Khamenei: Palestinians should not have to pay for your crimes.
Jordan threatens to review ties with Israel over sovereignty
Jordanian Prime Minister: We will not accept unilateral Israeli moves to annex Palestinian lands.
Russia offers to mediate between US and PA
Russia reportedly offers to facilitate meeting between US and PA as part of an initiative to slow or stop Israeli sovereignty moves.
Khamenei: Eliminating Zionists doesn't mean eliminating Jews
Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Netanyahu: We aren’t against Jews, only against the "Zionist regime".
