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Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza to be closed
Kerem Shalom crossing to be closed starting Tuesday morning due to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.
Pompeo: Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran
Secretary of State welcomes Gulf Cooperation Council’s call for extension of arms embargo on Iran.
International community pledges aid to Lebanon
Following virtual conference, international community pledges solidarity with and support to the Lebanese people.
Gulf Arab nations call for extension of UN's arms embargo on Iran
Gulf Cooperation Council sends letter to UN Security Council backing extension of Iran arms embargo.
Trump urges 'transparent investigation' into Beirut blast
Trump urges Government of Lebanon to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the huge explosion in Beirut.
Sa'ar: We must not go to an election
Likud MK on the political crisis surrounding the budget: Elections will be a direct blow to the state.
16 employees at Port of Beirut detained over explosion
More than 18 people have been questioned as part of investigation into this week's deadly explosion.
Poll: 62 seats for the right, 50 for the left and the Arabs
The Likud continues to weaken and now has only 32 seats.
Biden prevented Israeli 'occupation' from appearing in Democratic platform
Democratic presidential nominee reportedly prevented a move to mention Israeli “occupation” in the Democratic Party’s platform.
Lebanese protesters clash with security forces outside parliament
Lebanese security forces fire tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-government demonstrators angered by the Beirut blast.
PA official: Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PA
Deputy Fatah chairman claims parties are mediating between Israel and the PA leadership in an attempt to revive the peace process.
World Bank prepared to assist Lebanon
World Bank says it is ready to assess Lebanon’s damage and needs after Beirut port explosion.
US to submit UN resolution calling for extension of arms embargo on Iran
Secretary of State says that one way or another the Trump administration will make sure the UN embargo on Iran is extended.
Trump: Nobody knows yet if Beirut blast was an attack
US President tempers comments that Tuesday’s explosion in Lebanese capital was an "attack".
Suspected mastermind of Twitter hack pleads not guilty
17-year-old suspected mastermind of Twitter hack pleads not guilty to allegations he hijacked celebrity accounts.
Ashkenazi: Gantz will remain Blue and White chairman
Foreign Minister calls on Likud to resolve budget crisis: "This crisis can be resolved in one minute."
Biden will not reveal running mate this week
Former Vice President's campaign says he will not reveal his choice of running mate this week despite previous expectations he would.
Report: Saudi Arabia constructed 'yellowcake' facility with China's help
Western officials say Saudi Arabia has constructed with Chinese help a facility for extracting uranium yellowcake from uranium ore.
Trump: Beirut blast 'looks like a terrible attack'
US President sends sympathies to the people of Lebanon after Beirut blast, offers assistance.
Israel offers assistance to Lebanon following Beirut blast
Israel turns to Lebanon through international elements and offers assistance in the wake of the blast in Beirut.
Facebook permanently bans anti-Semitic French comedian
Facebook bans Dieudonne from its platform and from Instagram over content which mocked Holocaust victims.
Lebanese Foreign Minister resigns amid economic crisis
Lebanon's foreign minister resigns in protest at the government's failure to tackle the country’s economic crisis.
Seth Rogen denies apologizing for comments on Israel
Seth Rogen claims Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog misrepresented his position.
UN report: North Korea pressing on with its nuclear program
Reports by experts says North Korea is pressing on with nuclear weapons program and has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices”.
IDF attacks in Syria
IAF attacks Syrian army targets in response to attempted attack that was thwarted on the border with Israel.
Kosovo PM tests positive for coronavirus
Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti will self-isolate for the next two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.
Trump calls for death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
Trump says government must again seek the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a court overturned the sentence.
IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza
IDF attacks infrastructure belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.
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IDF thwarts infiltration attempt along Syrian border
IDF soldiers identify terrorists placing explosives near border fence. IDF forces and IDF aircraft fire at the terrorists.
Pompeo: We'll take the necessary action to extend Iran arms embargo
Secretary of State tells lawmakers that the US would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses.
Italy to donate $1.2 million to support 'Palestinian refugees'
Italy will donate $1.2 million to UNRWA to support “Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon.
Pompeo expands scope of sanctions against Iran
Secretary of State expands scope of metals sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs.
Britain: Record number of anti-Semitic incidents in six months
Britain recorded the third-highest number of anti-Semitic incidents for the first six months of a year.
Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during military drill
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches underground ballistic missiles as part of exercise in Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt restricts retired army officers from running in elections
Egyptian President approves legal amendments that restrict retired army officers from running in elections without permission from military.
Pelosi to make masks mandatory on the House floor
House Speaker announces she will soon make masks mandatory on the House floor, after a GOP lawmaker tested positive for COVID-19.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after non-surgical procedure
Supreme Court says 87-year-old judge hospitalized after a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier
During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.
Trump: The debate on hydroxychloroquine has become political
US President doubles down on his defense of using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19: It’s safe. It doesn’t cause problems.
