White House:
White House: Biden will visit Israel 'later this year'
White House says President Biden accepted Prime Minister Bennett’s invitation to Israel and will visit later this year.
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South Africa:
South Africa's former chief justice apologizes for pro-Israel comments
South Africa's former chief justice apologizes for comments he made in 2020 pledging support for Israel.
US official: Death of ISIS leader 'a milestone'
Senior White House official says US has been in touch with all its partners since death of ISIS leader.
US officials:
US officials: Iran's breakout period will be less than a year if 2015 deal is revived
Biden administration expects Iran would have nuclear bomb in less than a year under restored deal.
Iranian FM:
Iranian FM to UAE counterpart: Zionist regime's presence is a threat
Iran's Foreign Minister speaks to UAE counterpart days after latest Houthi attack on the UAE.
Qatari FM rules out normalization with Israel
Qatar’s Foreign Minister rules out joining Abraham Accords in absence of commitment to two-state solution.
US Senator on Iran deal:
US Senator on Iran deal: What exactly are we trying to salvage?
Senator Bob Menendez expresses concerns over nuclear talks with Iran: They cannot and must not possess a nuclear weapon.
US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria
Clashes reported in Idlib province as troops from US-led coalition search for wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists.
Minister Merav Michaeli tests positive for COVID-19
Labor chairwoman is reportedly feeling well and continues to work from home.
Earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel. No injuries or damages reported.
US military launched missiles during Houthi attack on UAE
US officials say the US military launched interceptor missiles during this week's Houthi attack on UAE.
US rejects Amnesty report accusing Israel of apartheid
State Department spokesperson Ned Price: I reject the view that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.
ABC suspends Whoopi Goldberg over Holocaust remarks
ABC News president announces the host will be suspended for two weeks to reflect on her comments.
US Ambassador to Israel:
US Ambassador to Israel: Amnesty International report is absurd
Ambassador Tom Nides denounces Amnesty International report accusing Israel of apartheid.
Pfizer seeks US approval of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech officially announce they are seeking emergency use authorization of their COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5.
Houthi official:
Houthi official: The UAE is a Jewish settlement
Watch: Houthi Health Minister claims the affairs of the UAE are managed by the Jews.
Lebanon says it busted Israeli spy networks
Lebanon's security forces claim they busted at least 17 suspected Israeli spy networks in large crackdown.
Iran stops production at nuclear facility which was sabotaged last year
Iran informs IAEA it stopped production at Karaj facility which was sabotaged in attack blamed on Israel.
Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for remarks about the Holocaust
Actress and TV host issues clarification after saying that "the Holocaust isn’t about race".
Novavax asks FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine
Novavax files for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for US adults.
Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid
Secretary of State says "strong U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship is important in the face of common challenges".
Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas
Secretary of State stresses need for PA reform, reaffirms support for two-state solution.
Senior US official:
Senior US official: Iran talks entering final stretch, tough decisions will be needed
Senior State Department official says US is ready to deal with scenario in which Iran refuses to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.
Accused 'collaborator with Israel' escapes from Gaza prison
Hamas says former commander accused of spying for Israel escaped from maximum-security prison in the Gaza Strip.
Macron to Iranian counterpart:
Macron to Iranian counterpart: Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks
French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.
Egypt:
Egyptian court sentences 10 members of Muslim Brotherhood to death
Egyptian court sentences to death 10 members of Muslim Brotherhood who were found guilty of violence against security officers.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus
Syrian military official says the country’s air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles.
North Korea:
North Korea: We fired mid-range Hwasong-type ballistic missile
North Korea confirms seventh missile test in recent weeks, says it fired Hwasong-12 ballistic missile.
During Herzog's visit
Houthi rebels fire ballistic missile towards UAE during Herzog's visit
UAE's air defense systems destroy ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels. Herzog's spokesman: His visit will continue.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center partners with Ontario government to fight antisemitism
FSWC receiving $148,000 to support creation of its Antisemitism Classroom Toolkit.
10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism
10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
US upgrades travel warning to UAE
The warning follows recent Houthi missile attacks as well as COVID-19 case numbers.
North Korea confirms latest missile tests
Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits munitions factory producing a "major weapon system".
US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran
US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.
Monsey attacker again deemed unfit for trial
Judge finds Grafton Thomas, accused of Hanukkah party attack in Monsey, unfit to stand trial.
North Korea fires projectile into the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fires at least one projectile in its sixth weapons launch this month.
Texas man charged with selling gun to synagogue hostage taker
Texas man charged with selling gun to Malik Faisal Akram who held four hostages inside Congregation Beth Israel.
Erdogan: Herzog will visit Turkey next month
Turkish President says Israeli President will visit Turkey before mid-February.
State Department approves arms sales to Egypt
The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.
Britain:
Britain: Corbyn's bid to be restored as Labour MP rejected
Labour’s ruling body rejects former leader's bid to be restored as MP.
