Lebanon's President:
Lebanon's President: French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime border dispute
Lebanon's President says France-based oil and gas company could help solve maritime demarcation issues with Israel.
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White House:
White House: Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal
White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.
Ben & Jerry's to amend lawsuit against parent company
Ben & Jerry’s to file amended complaint to lawsuit challenging the sale of its ice cream business in Israel by Unilever.
Former Iranian President:
Former Iranian President Rouhani: I nearly met Trump in 2019
Hassan Rouhani claims a meeting with Trump was scrapped because White House refused to hold off on publicizing the event.
Iran insists:
Iran insists: Our response to the US was constructive and clear
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.
IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist
Palestinian Arab media report that IDF troops entered Jenin and surrounded building in which terrorist who murdered three in Tel Aviv lived.
UN condemns Hamas over execution of 'spies for Israel'
United Nations condemns Gaza’s Hamas rulers after five Palestinian Arabs were executed, two of them for helping Israel.
US on Abu Aqleh report:
State Department on Abu Aqleh report: We underscore the importance of accountability
State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.
Iranian lawmaker:
Iranian lawmaker: We will consider 'other options' if no nuclear deal is reached
Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.
US diplomat to visit Beirut for continued maritime border talks
Lebanon says that US envoy Amos Hochstein will be in Beirut at the end of the week.
Hamas executes Palestinian Arabs for helping Israel
Hamas executes five people, two of them for "collaborating with the occupation".
US lawmakers to Biden:
US lawmakers to Biden: We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal
50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.
Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal
Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
Satellite footage shows damage at Aleppo Airport following air strike blamed on Israel
Satellite footage published by Aurora Intel shows several vehicles conducting repairs on airport runway.
Watch:
Watch: Lebanese ministers throw rocks across Israel border
TV report in Lebanon shows two cabinet ministers throwing rocks across the Israeli border.
PA cabinet leader to US:
PA cabinet leader to US: Don't block our statehood bid at UN
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls US not to block the PA’s bid for full membership in the United Nations.
EU foreign policy chief:
EU foreign policy chief: I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz
UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.
Another incident at sea
Iran seizes, then releases US ship in the Gulf
Iranian ship seizes American military unmanned research vessel, then releases it after patrol boat and helicopter deployed to the location.
UN human rights chief:
UN human rights chief blasts Israel: What are they trying to hide?
Michelle Bachelet blasts Israel for failing to issue visas for her staff to monitor human rights situation of PA-assigned territories.
Satellite footage:
Satellite footage: Russia shipped S-300 systems from Syria
Footage from Israeli company shows Russia shipped a battery of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to port near Crimea.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran stepping up uranium enrichment
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.
PA to world countries:
PA to world countries: Withdraw licenses of settlement-supporting organizations
PA “foreign affairs ministry” calls on world’s countries to withdraw licenses of organizations that support “Israeli settlements”.
Watch:
Watch: Iranian TV displays military's latest drone exercises
Iranian military boasts it has 150 drones, including “elimination” drones.
White House official:
White House official John Kirby: We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today
White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.
Biden:
Biden: US strikes in Syria meant to protect and defend American personnel
Biden tells Pelosi that air strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria were carried out to disrupt attacks against US and partners.
Taliban claims:
Taliban claims: We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader
Taliban says it has not found the body of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US air strike in Kabul last month.
US warns PA against full membership bid at UN
Axios report: Biden administration urged PA not to pursue vote at UN Security Council on gaining full UN membership.
Gantz takes off for US:
Gantz takes off for US: I will convey a clear message on the negotiations with Iran
Defense Minister: An agreement that will not set Iran's capabilities back years will harm global and regional security.
Ted Cruz:
Ted Cruz: Nuclear deal is designed to let the Ayatollah cheat his way to a nuclear arsenal
Senator fires back after State Department spokesperson claims Iran deal is predicated "on the most rigorous and intensive inspections".
Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal
Iran says it is reviewing Washington's opinions on the EU draft to revive 2015 nuclear agreement.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Despite reconciliation with Israel, we still support the 'Palestinian cause'
Turkish President to PA chairman: The steps taken in our relations with Israel will in no way reduce our support for the Palestinian cause.
US Army:
US Army: We attacked infrastructure facilities in Syria used by IRGC
US military says it carried out a strike in Deir al-Zor against infrastructure facilities used by IRGC-affiliated groups.
Iran to launch drills involving 150 UAVs
Iran's army aims to show off its "power" in large scale drone drills due to start on Wednesday.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Israel's threats are worthless
Hezbollah leader dismisses remarks by Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who said that an attack on the Karish oil rig could lead to war.
Trump asks court to block FBI from reviewing seized materials
Former President asks federal court to temporarily block the FBI from reviewing materials it seized at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Reports in Iran:
Reports in Iran: Senior IRGC member killed in Syria
Iranian media outlets report that Abolfazl Alijani, who served as a military adviser in Syria, was killed in Aleppo.
Leaders of US, Britain, France and Germany discuss efforts to revive Iran deal
Biden, Johnson, Macron and Scholz discuss efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal, days after Iran submitted response to EU's proposal.
Supreme Court rejects appeal to release hunger striking terrorist
Supreme Court rejects appeal to release Islamic Jihad member Khalil Awawdeh, who is currently hospitalized after starting hunger strike.
Jewish leaders welcome renewed Israel-Turkey ties
Conference of Presidents welcomes normalization of relations and reinstatement of ambassadors between Israel and Turkey.
