Turkey:
Turkey: Opposition TV channels probed over election coverage
Turkey's broadcasting watchdog launches inquiry into six opposition TV channels for "insulting the public" during runoff coverage.
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Prosecutors:
Tree of Life attack: Shooter looked for Jewish worshipers to kill, say prosecutors
Robert Bowers "methodically tracked down victims", prosecutors say in opening arguments of his trial.
North Korea fires 'space satellite'
The launch comes a day after North Korea confirmed it will launch a reconnaissance satellite in June.
Khamenei warns Oman against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Oman’s Sultan, warns him about the “dangers” of Israel’s presence in the region.
Pencil belonging to Hitler to be auctioned off in Belfast
Bloomfield Auctions in east Belfast to auction silver-plated pencil believe to have been given to Hitler from his partner Eva Braun.
Abbas' spokesman:
Abbas' spokesman: All Israeli occupation settlements are illegal
PA blasts relocation of the Homesh Yeshiva, claims “that all Israeli settlements in Palestine are illegal.”
North Korea confirms:
North Korea confirms: We will launch a satellite in June
Pyongyang claims the move is necessary in order to track "the dangerous military acts of the US".
Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill
The bill would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years for providing UAVs to Russia.
North Korea notifies Japan of intent to launch satellite
Pyongyang informs Japan's coastguard that a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel attacked in Damascus area, explosions heard
Syrian media report explosions in the Damascus area. Syrian military official says damage to property was caused.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli flags, shouts of 'Am Yisrael Chai' at Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt
Members of the Jewish community in Germany protest Roger Waters' comparison of Anne Frank and Shireen Abu Aqleh during his Frankfurt show.
Iran:
Iran: We'll cooperate with IAEA inspectors on any new activities
The statement follows an AP report on Tehran's new underground system near the Natanz facility.
Austria:
Hitler's birth home in Austria to be converted to training center for police
Hitler's birth home in Braunau am Inn has attracted neo-Nazis and other extremists for years.
Salman Rushdie:
Salman Rushdie: I have started writing again
Novelist who was stabbed last August appears at Windsor Castle, says he is working on his next book.
Iranian official:
Iranian official: Attack on nuclear facilities would mean war
Iranian official warns Israel against attacking his country’s nuclear facilities.
DeSantis to announce presidential bid on Wednesday
The announcement will be made during a conversation with Twitter owner Elon Musk.
MK Danny Danon:
MK Danny Danon: We respect the US but Israel's policy will be determined by us
MK Danon responds to report that Biden admin won't agree to mediate Israel-Saudi talks unless judicial reforms are dropped.
Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount
Iranian Foreign Ministry calls on Muslim world to take "effective, immediate and deterrent" action following the visit.
Following uproar:
Following uproar: Amanpour apologizes for saying Dee family was 'killed in a shootout'
CNN host Christiane Amanpour says she apologized to Rabbi Leo Dee: I misspoke.
Jordan:
Jordan: Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit breaches international law
Jordan’s Foreign Ministry says National Security Minister's visit to Temple Mount is "a grave violation that leads to escalation".
Iran:
Iran: We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters
The statement comes after US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz.
US condemns Ben Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Temple Mount
State Department also criticizes order allowing Israelis to visit the site of the destroyed town of Homesh in northern Samaria.
US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters
State Department deputy spokesman voices concern that Iran may soon execute three people arrested in November.
New York:
New York: 2017 Manhattan terrorist given 8 life sentences
Sayfullo Saipov sentenced to life in prison for each victim, a consecutive term of 260 years and two additional concurrent life sentences.
Sources:
Sources: DeSantis to formally announce presidential bid on May 24
Florida Governor expected to formally announce presidential bid in a "virtual" way on May 24.
Sources:
DeSantis to launch presidential bid next week, sources say
Florida Governor will officially enter the race for president next week, people familiar with the decision tell The Wall Street Journal.
After terrorist attack:
Tunisian President meets country's Chief Rabbi, one week after terrorist attack
Tunisian President Kais Saied pledges to guarantee the safety of Jewish citizens and their synagogues after attack on Djerba synagogue.
Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf
Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".
Austria:
Austria: Probe launched after Hitler speeches played on train loudspeakers
Two people believed to have manipulated trains' loudspeaker announcements to play Hitler salutes and speeches.
FM Cohen in Sweden:
FM Cohen in Sweden: A new era for our relationship
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen becomes first Israeli foreign minister in 22 years to visit Sweden.
Tunisian President claims:
Tunisian President claims: Attack near Djerba synagogue wasn't antisemitic
Tunisian Prime Minister says those who called last week's attack antisemitic are "forgers of history bent on distorting history."
Survey:
Survey: Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel
Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.
One year later:
One year later: Buffalo mourns victims of supermarket shooting
City of Buffalo holds moment of silence for victims of racist attack that left 10 dead.
Iran 'satisfied' with progress in talks with IAEA
Iranian Foreign Minister calls on IAEA to put aside its political approach toward Iran.
Bipartisan US bill would prevent normalization with Syria
Bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduce bill intended to prevent recognition of Bashar Al-Assad and enhance ability to impose sanctions.
EU foreign minister:
EU foreign minister: EU is deeply alarmed by the new round of violence
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire, humanitarian law must be respected.
One year later:
One year later: IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh
IDF spokesman tells CNN: We are very sorry of the death of Shireen Abu Aqleh. We want journalists to feel safe in Israel.
'Munich Group' Ministers:
'Munich Group' Ministers: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire
Foreign Ministers of France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan meet in Berlin, express concern over Gaza violence.
Tunisian President: The country remains safe
Tunisian President Kais Saied seeks to assure that Tunisia will remain safe after deadly shooting attack at a synagogue in Djerba.
US National Security Advisor:
US National Security Advisor: Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks
Biden’s National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, speaks to Israeli counterpart, reaffirms ironclad support for Israel’s security.
