First death from coronavirus recorded in Egypt
German tourist dies from COVID-19 in Sinai resort, marking the first death from the epidemic in Africa.
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Arab League urges donations for UNRWA
Arab League chief calls on donor states to help fill the large gap in funding of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
IRGC head: Coronavirus could be a biological attack by the US
Hossein Salami, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Coronvirus may be the product of the American biological invasion.
Abbas declares state of emergency over coronavirus
PA chairman declares 30-day state of emergency after coronavirus cases reported in Bethlehem.
Pompeo: Iran must fully cooperate with IAEA
US Secretary of State responds to report which said that Iran is failing to cooperate with IAEA inspectors.
Adviser to Iran's Foreign Minister dies from coronavirus
Hossein Sheikholeslam becomes the third Iranian government figure to die as a result of COVID-19.
Homes of Rina Shnerb's murderers demolished
IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists from squad that carried out attack near Dolev last August.
UN chief chooses Swiss diplomat to head UNRWA
Arab report: Philippe Lazzarini to serve as next commissioner-general of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
Amazon offers Palestinian Arabs free shipping following uproar
Amazon extends offer of free shipping to areas of Judea and Samaria controlled by the PA after PA threatens legal action.
Report: Syrian air defense systems activated against Israeli missiles
Syrian media reports: Air defense systems activated in Homs and Quneitra. Israeli aircraft reportedly seen over the area.
Iranian judoka to represent new country in Olympics
Saeid Mollaei, who fled Iran in dispute over competing against Israelis, to represent Mongolia at Tokyo Olympics.
94% of votes counted: Right-wing bloc - 58 seats, left-wing bloc - 55
Likud currently has 36 seats and Blue and White has 32.
PA denounces mention of sovereignty in Netanyahu's post-election speech
PA "foreign ministry" says Netanyahu's comments on annexation “should worry not only the Palestinians, but the entire world".
Assad announces parliamentary elections in April
Syrian President says parliamentary elections will be held on April 13 in areas of the country controlled by the government.
The offer received by Orly Levy-Abekasis
Likud reportedly proposed to Gesher chairwoman that she join a coalition in exchange for promoting her father's candidacy for President.
IAEA chief demands 'clarifications' from Iran
Head of UN nuclear watchdog says Iran must cooperate in a clearer manner with the agency's inspectors.
Three additional Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus
Ministry of Health announces three new cases of COVID-19 in Israel. A total of 15 Israelis have been diagnosed with the virus to date.
Litzman: A great achievement, Liberman failed
Health Minister: It has been proven that those who try to harm the Sabbath and the Torah are doomed to fail.
Pompeo at AIPAC: Israel is central to the Middle East’s future
Secretary of State addresses AIPAC Policy Conference: No president loves Israel more than President Trump.
Liberman: We will not move one millimeter from what we promised our voters
Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to exit polls: We will wait for the true results. We are a party with principles.
Netanyahu: Time to unite
PM Netanyahu speaks following publication of exit polls: A night of a huge victory, time to stop the election rounds and form a government.
Peretz blames Blue and White
Labor-Gesher-Meretz head does not intend to step down despite election failure: In critical moments, Blue and White harmed the entire camp.
Updated exit poll: Right wing - 59 seats, left - 55
Updated exit polls show right-wing bloc has 59 seats, two shy of a majority.
PA complains to ICC over Israeli construction in E1
PA official Saeb Erekat says Israeli plans to build in E1 area have been referred to the International Criminal Court.
Leader of Islamic Jihad invited to visit Russia
Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nakhala reportedly invited to visit Moscow.
Leader of Democratic Republic of Congo to appoint Israel envoy
Speaking at AIPAC, leader of Democratic Republic of Congo says he will appoint an ambassador to Israel after a two-decade gap.
Biden: I will always call out anti-Semitism
Former US Vice President addresses AIPAC Conference, says "two-state solution" is the best way to achieve peace.
Netanyahu: Deal of the Century is the opportunity of a century for Israel
PM Netanyahu addresses AIPAC Policy Conference 2020: As long as I’m Prime Minister, Iran will never have nuclear weapons.
Former European politicians: Trump plan would create apartheid-like situation
50 former European prime ministers and foreign ministers condemn US President's peace plan in open letter.
Austria rejects BDS
Austrian parliament passes resolution rejecting BDS movement and all forms of anti-Semitism.
Report: Israeli aircraft carry out attack in Syria
Syrian television reports that Israeli helicopters attacked several Syrian army positions in the Quneitra area.
Poll: Likud - 33, Yamina - 9
Israel Hayom poll gives the right-wing 57 seats, compared to 56 seats for the left and Arabs.
World powers 'seriously concerned' over Iranian violations of nuclear deal
World powers that remain party to 2015 nuclear deal acknowledge time is running out to find a way to salvage it.
PA 'foreign minister': E1 construction will destroy two-state solution
PA “foreign minister” blasts planned construction near Maaleh Adumim, says it is more dangerous than any other construction plans.
Klobuchar and Buttigieg will not attend AIPAC conference
Democratic presidential candidates explain AIPAC’s annual conference next overlaps with Super Tuesday and therefore will not attend.
US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companies
US adds host of Lebanese individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah-affiliated Martyrs Foundation to its terror blacklist.
UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a substantial obstacle to peace
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israeli plans for new construction in Jerusalem and the E1 area.
Britain: Jerusalem construction 'undermines future Palestinian state'
Britain condemns Israel’s announcement of new construction in the Givat Hamatos and Har Homa neighborhoods in Jerusalem.
Sanders: I'd consider moving embassy back to Tel Aviv
Senator Bernie Sanders says he would consider moving US embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. Bloomberg: You can't move it back.
Amazon stops selling books described as 'Nazi propaganda'
Online retail giant stops sales of some books following protests that the titles were Nazi-era "propaganda".