Iran says those behind Natanz blast identified
Iranian official says the country’s security bodies have identified those behind July 2 explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility.
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Report: Agreement with Bahrain expected this month
Israeli official says countries are lining up to normalize ties with Israel, with Bahrain at the top of the list.
France criticizes US sanctions on ICC prosecutor
France says US sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor are a "serious attack".
Britain stresses commitment to two-state solution
British Foreign Secretary meets Kushner, stresses the country still backs a “two-state solution”.
US national security adviser: We want to see the Palestinians in their own state
Robert O'Brien says US administration is "committed to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine".
Bahrain to allow Israel-UAE flights to cross its airspace
Bahrain announces it will allow for all United Arab Emirates-bound flights to cross its airspace to and from all countries.
US sanctions top ICC prosecutor
Economic sanctions come after earlier moves failed to head off the court's war crimes probe into US military personnel in Afghanistan.
Report: Bahrain to announce normalization of ties with Israel soon
Senior Israeli official believes announcement will follow the signing of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates.
Pelosi on visit to hair salon: It was 'clearly a setup'
House Speaker comments on private visit to San Francisco hair salon despite city-wide restrictions on indoor styling.
IDF commander: The ceasefire will last two months, more or less
Commander of the Gaza Division speaks to residents of Kibbutz Be'eri on the Gaza border, comments on ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
Syrian army claims Israel carried out an air strike
Syrian media says air strike carried out by Israel targeted the T4 airbase near the city of Homs.
Iran, world powers agree to work to preserve nuclear deal
Representatives of Iran and the world powers meet in Vienna for the first time since US initiated "snapback" mechanism.
Amnesty accuses Iran of 'widespread torture' during protests
Amnesty International says Iran's security forces used torture to extract confessions during last year's massive protests.
Erekat: Netanyahu wants us to surrender to his plans
Senior PA official claims that Netanyahu doesn't seek peace.
Kushner meets Saudi crown prince
The two discuss the prospects of peace in the region and the importance of resuming Israel-PA negotiations.
PA records highest daily rise of COVID-19 cases
875 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths were recorded in PA territories in the past 24 hours, the highest daily rise since March.
UAE crown prince: We're committed to a Palestinian state
Abu Dhabi crown prince says agreement with Israel is a sovereign decision in the favor of peace.
'Shalom' on the front page of UAE newspaper
Front page of Khaleej Times features photo of meeting between UAE and Israeli officials in Abu Dhabi with the caption "Salam, Shalom".
Syria: Soldiers killed in attack attributed to Israel
Syrian media reports of an air strike attributed to Israel. Country's air defense systems activated in response.
PA records 536 new cases of coronavirus
The total number of cases in PA territories stands 29,063 including 166 deaths and 19,479 recoveries.
Egyptian army kills more than 70 jihadists in the Sinai
Egypt has been fighting an insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula for several years.
Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany to be designated as PM
Mustapha Adib to be designated Lebanese Prime Minister after winning support of major parties to form a new government.
Rouhani: IAEA has important responsibility in keeping nuclear deal
Iranian president hails agreement in which his country agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear sites.
Rockets fired toward Israel, IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Six rockets fired from Gaza towards Israeli territory shortly after IDF attacks infrastructure and Hamas military post.
Gaza reports 40 new cases of coronavirus
Total number of cases in Gaza stands at 117, including 80 in population concentrations and 37 in isolation centers.
IAEA chief: Iran will grant access to nuclear sites 'very soon'
Iran agrees to grant IAEA access to two suspected secret nuclear sites.
Kamala Harris: Biden will not condition aid to Israel
Democratic VP nominee speaks to Jewish donors, says Biden administration would "sustain our unbreakable commitment to Israel’s security".
Terror victim Rabbi Shai Ohayon laid to rest
About 200 people seek to take part in the funeral, but only 40 of them allowed to attend due to coronavirus restrictions.
IDF attacks Hezbollah targets following incident on northern border
IDF aircraft attack Hezbollah targets following incident on the northern border in which IDF forces were fired upon.
UN Security Council rejects US request to restore Iran sanctions
President of UN Security Council rejects Trump administration’s demand to "snapback" sanctions imposed on Islamic Republic.
IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza
Attack in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.
Abbas: Peace can't be achieved by bypassing Palestinians
PA chairman meets British Foreign Secretary, says Israeli normalization with Arab states will not result in peace.
US officials hope for development in Israel-Sudan relations
US officials tell Israeli TV channel the administration wants to see Israel and Sudan normalize ties.
Iranian presidential election set for June 2021
Iran’s constitutional watchdog sets June 18, 2021 as date for presidential election in which Hassan Rouhani's successor will be elected.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Attack comes in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.
Hamas announces 48-hour curfew following COVID-19 cases in Gaza
Hamas-run “Health Ministry” announces 48-hour curfew after four members of same family test positive for coronavirus.
Iran: IAEA chief's visit has nothing to do with US 'snapback'
Iran insists this week's visit by head of UN’s atomic watchdog agency has nothing to do with US “snapback” push.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Attack carried out in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza toward Israel.
Moroccan PM rejects normalization with Israel
Moroccan PM says normalization with Israel "emboldens it to go further in breaching the rights of Palestinians".
Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful
Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.
