Biden: I will keep the US embassy in Jerusalem
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee says he disagrees with manner US embassy was relocated but wouldn't move it back.
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Coronavirus death toll rises to 215
Ministry of Health updates that the number of recoveries from the virus continues to be higher than the number of cases.
Biden adviser: He's opposed to annexation, will keep embassy in Jerusalem
Senior foreign policy adviser to presumptive Democratic nominee: Biden is against annexation, would try to revive two-state solution.
Canadian Conservative leader: We are proud to be strong allies of Israel
Andrew Scheer, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party: May Israel be blessed with peace, health and prosperity.
PA condemns State Department comments on sovereignty
PA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.
Officials: Kim could be hiding over fear of coronavirus
South Korean minister and US sources say that fear of coronavirus could be keeping North Korean leader out of public sight.
US records one millionth coronavirus case
The US death toll from COVID-19 is 58,351, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Ramming attack near Paris investigated as terrorist attack
Man who slammed his car into police cars and motorcycles reportedly pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Watch: Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden
Former Secretary of State endorses Biden: This is a moment where we need a leader like Joe Biden.
Iranian military: We will never be a source of conflict
Iran's military tries to ease tensions after several high-seas incidents involving US forces.
Clashes in Lebanon amid crash in local currency
Clashes break out in city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon as protesters smashed fronts of banks, set fire to an army vehicle.
US official: We're ready to recognize Israeli application of sovereignty
State Dept. spokesperson: US would be ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but negotiations with PA also required.
Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader
"I do have a very good idea but I can't talk about it," says US President when asked about whereabouts of Kim Jong Un.
15,555 coronavirus cases in Israel, 204 deaths
126 patients are in serious condition, 96 of them on respirators. 7,200 Israelis have recovered from the virus.
Gaza to reopen restaurants for Ramadan
Gaza authorities permit restaurants to reopen but demand that precautionary measures be taken due to coronavirus pandemic.
Syria claims: Israel attacked in Damascus
Syria claims Israeli air force attacked targets in southern Damascus.
South Korean official: Kim is alive and well
South Korean official dismisses speculation about the health of North Korea's leader.
Italy to ease some coronavirus restrictions
Italy will allow citizens to do more outdoor sports and exercise near their homes as of May 4, PM announces.
British PM to announce easing of lockdown?
British PM Boris Johnson returns to work, expected to announce plans for the easing of the coronavirus lockdown.
New York state could reopen after May 15
Governor Andrew Cuomo says manufacturing and construction could restart in mid-May following coronavirus lockdown.
'CNN is fake news, don’t talk to me'
Watch: Trump rips reporters during White House daily briefing on coronavirus.
Iranian general threatens: We'll destroy US warships
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will destroy US warships if its security is threatened in the Persian Gulf.
Turkey's coronavirus cases pass 100,000
Turkey reports 101,790 case of coronavirus, with the death toll climbing to 2,491.
US coronavirus cases rise to 879,430
Number of cases of coronavirus in the United States rises to 879,430, with 49,769 deaths.
Abbas: If Israel annexes any land - all agreements will be cancelled
PA chairman says agreements with Israel and the US will be "absolutely null" if Israel annexes any part of Judea and Samaria.
Jordan mulling resumption of curfew in some areas
Jordan says it could resume a curfew in southern governorates following violations of public health and safety instructions.
PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate
Nabil Abu Rudeineh blasts Pompeo who said that “annexation is an Israeli decision.”
Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus
Two pet cats in New York state test positive for COVID-19, likely contracted it from people in their households or neighborhoods.
US believes Iran successfully launched satellite into orbit
Pompeo says Iran should be held accountable for launch of military satellite which violated UN Security Council resolution.
US death toll from coronavirus tops 47,000
US deaths from coronavirus total 47,050, according to Reuters tally.
PA to push for international peace conference
PA to ask Russian President to support international conference for peace in the Middle East.
US: Number of coronavirus cases surpasses 800,000
Johns Hopkins University reports 824,147 cases of COVID-19 and 44,999 deaths.
Suspect in attack on German synagogue charged
German prosecutors charge suspect in Yom Kippur attack on synagogue in Halle with murder and attempted murder.
Report: Netanyahu offered five ministerial portfolios to Labor MKs
Netanyahu's attempts to form a government without Benny Gantz reportedly continued until the very last minute.
Trump wishes North Korean leader well
US President says he wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well following speculation that he is in declining health.
Austrian ministers to forego a month's salary amid pandemic
Austrian government announces ministers will donate their April salaries to organizations involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Report: North Korean leader in grave danger following surgery
US monitoring intelligence that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery.
Accused Monsey attacker deemed unfit to stand trial
Judge rules that Grafton Thomas, accused of carrying out attack at Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, is not mentally fit to stand trial.
PLO official blasts new Israeli government
Saeb Erekat says Netanyahu-Gantz government is a threat to peace, security and stability in the Middle East.
Syria claims: Israel carried out an air strike
Syrian media report that Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike near the city of Palmyra. Israel not commenting.
