Nasrallah threatens Israel:
Nasrallah threatens Israel: There is no target that Hezbollah's missiles cannot reach
Hezbollah chief: If Israel produces gas from Karish rig and Lebanon does not get what it deserves, we are going to have problems.
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Biden:
Biden: I'm feeling better every day
President Joe Biden says he’s “feeling better every day” as he recovers from COVID-19.
Zeldin's attacker claims:
Zeldin's attacker claims: I didn't know who he was
Man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate says he was drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.
Biden continues to 'improve significantly' after COVID-19 diagnosis
Biden's doctor says President continues to “improve significantly” despite lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection.
Construction of Egypt's new nuclear plant begins
Construction of nuclear plant by Russia’s state-owned energy corporation begins on Egypt's north coast.
British intelligence chief:
British intelligence chief: I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal
MI6 chief Richard Moore voices doubt that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers can be revived.
US general warns:
US general warns: Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies
Top US Air Force general in the Middle East says that if Iran resumes attacks in the region, they could lead to a new escalation.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Three Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus
Explosions heard over Syrian capital. Local media reports that the Syrian Air Force intercepted hostile missiles.
Suspect arrested in antisemitic assault in Montreal
B'nai Brith Canada says Montreal police have made an arrest relating to assault in which 51-year-old man was attacked by two young males.
Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks
In meeting with PA chairman, French President calls for resumption of talks that will result in a “just and lasting peace”.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.
CIA Director on Putin:
CIA Director on Putin: As far as we can tell he is entirely too healthy
CIA Director William Burns on reports that Russian President is suffering from health problems: He's got his own way of looking at reality.
Iranian politician:
Iranian politician: Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran
Iranian politician says many Iranians feel Israel is operating freely in Tehran.
State Dept.:
State Department: We urge more countries to blacklist Hezbollah
US State Department urges countries that have not yet done so to blacklist the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Fauci clarifies:
Fauci clarifies: I’m not retiring, I may step down from my current position
Biden’s chief medical adviser clarifies comments that he plans to retire by the end of Biden’s current term in office.
CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine
The US government announced last week it will get 3.2 million doses of the Novavax vaccine once it has been authorized by the regulators.
Buffalo shooter pleads not guilty
Payton Gendron pleads not guilty to 27 federal hate crime charges.
New York Yankees select Jewish pitcher in MLB draft
Eric Reyzelman, from Louisiana State University, selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.
Canadian government urged to blacklist IRGC
On anniversary of AMIA bombing, B’nai Brith Canada calls on Canadian government to list IRGC as a terrorist entity.
Served under seven presidents
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term
US top infectious disease expert, 81, says he plans to retire before January of 2025.
Zehava Galon to announce return to politics
Former Meretz chairwoman expected to announce that she will run for the party leadership against Yair Golan.
Jury to decide on death sentence for Parkland shooter
Nikolas Cruz, who attacked high school in Parkland, Florida, returns to court for penalty phase of his case.
Abbas thanks Saudi leaders for backing two-state solution
PA chairman writes Saudi King and Crown Prince, thanks them for backing Palestinian cause during summit with Biden.
Macron warns:
Macron warns: Antisemitism is stronger and more rampant
French President warns that "we are not finished with antisemitism" during commemoration of victims of the Holocaust.
Abbas to meet Macron in Paris
PA chairman set to discuss peace process and PA elections with French President during July 20 meeting.
Ahead of normalization?
Saudi Arabia to open airspace to all carriers
No specific mention of Israel, but Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority announces the Kingdom's airspace will be opened for all air carriers.
Ben & Jerry's, parent company seek mediation over Israel dispute
Ben & Jerry's and Unilever to seek mediation over the sale of the ice cream maker's Israeli business to local licensee.
Iran:
Iran: No regional security as long as US protects the security of fake Israel
Iran fires back after Biden and Lapid sign declaration pledging to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
B'nai Brith urges Canadian provinces to join International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
In wake of New Zealand joining IHRA, B'nai Brith Canada calls on all Canadian provinces to follow suit.
Israeli officials:
Israeli officials: Steps toward Saudi-Israel normalization expected around Biden visit
Officials tell Axios steps toward normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel will be announced after Biden's Saudi Arabia visit.
Ukrainian airline sues Iran over downing of flight
Ukraine International Airlines sues Iran for $1 billion in reparations for shooting down of Flight PS-752 in January of 2020.
French minister:
French Foreign Minister: Only a few weeks left to revive Iran nuclear deal
France's new Foreign Minister warns that time is passing for Iran to return to the 2015 deal with world powers.
Twitter sues Musk over cancelled purchase bid
Twitter files lawsuit against Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.
Iranian official:
Iranian official: Our uranium enrichment is nothing new
Spokesman of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran informed IAEA in advance of its decision to enrich uranium at 20%.
US to order 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The doses will be provided once the shot has been authorized by the regulators.
Iran enriches uranium to 20% at Fordow underground plant
Iran announces it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% using sophisticated centrifuges at its underground Fordow nuclear plant.
North Korea fires multiple rocket launchers
South Korea says it detected "flight trajectories" that were suspected to be shots from North Korean artillery.
Al-Sisi's office:
Al-Sisi's office: Lapid and Al-Sisi discussed resumption of peace process
Egyptian President's spokesman after conversation with Lapid: The two agreed to arrange meetings in order to revitalize peace negotiations.
Damascus Airport resumes flight after two weeks
The international airport in Syria’s capital was heavily damaged two weeks ago by an air strike attributed to Israel.
Judge approves settlement for victims of Miami condo collapse
Florida judge approves $1.2 billion settlement for victims of Champlain Towers collapse in Sunrise.
