Israel caves, detained terrorist to end hunger strike
Following threats from Gaza, Israel agrees not to extend detention of Hisham Abu Hawash. He, in turn, will end his 141-day hunger strike.
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IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone on Lebanese border
IDF forces shoot down Hezbollah drone after it crossed into Israeli territory. The incident is being investigated.
Iran detects 'realism' on part of Western countries
Iranian spokesman says Iran sense a "retreat" by Western parties in nuclear talks.
Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia spreading extremist ideology
Hezbollah leader blasts Saudi King after he called on Lebanon to end Hezbollah's control of the country.
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Canadian court: Families of victims of plane shot down by Iran to be compensated
Ontario court awards more than $107 million to families of victims of Iranian military's downing of Ukrainian passenger jet.
Iranian news agency launches Hebrew website
Tasnim News Agency launches Hebrew website cites "strategic importance of issue of Palestine".
US Defense Secretary tests positive for COVID-19
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he will quarantine for five days after testing positive for COVID-19.
Jerusalem Post website hacked
Jerusalem Post website replaced with image containing the text, “We are close to you where you do not think about it”.
Britain: Man killed in Liverpool blast intended to kill
Coroner rules that man who died in taxi blast outside Liverpool hospital in November was killed by a bomb he created to kill others.
Iran says 'satisfactory progress' made in nuclear talks
Iranian negotiator satisfied with progress in talks meant to keep 2015 nuclear agreement alive.
US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program
Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.
Iran condemns Israel over alleged Syria strike
Iran's Foreign Ministry calls for action against Israel following alleged air strike on the port of Latakia.
Iran backs soccer player who wore jersey with Israeli flag
Iran's soccer federation supports player who wore a jersey bearing an Israeli flag during a friendly game.
Swastikas carved into ice at Montreal skating rink
B’nai Brith Canada condemns incident in which massive swastikas carved into ice at community skating rink on the Island of Montreal.
Saudi King: Iran should change its 'negative' behavior
Saudi King expresses concern over Iran's lack of cooperation with the international community.
US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting
State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.
Watch: Brawl in the Jordanian parliament
Brawl erupts in Jordanian parliament as verbal row escalates into punches.
US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks
State Department spokesman says some progress was made in nuclear talks, but it's too soon to say how substantive it was.
Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting
Hamas says meeting between Gantz and PA chairman "is a stabbing in the back of the intifada".
Poway synagogue shooter gets second life sentence
John Earnest, who carried out attack on Chabad of Poway, sentenced to second life sentence in prison, plus 30 years.
With Bennett's consent: Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home
Defense Minister meets PA chairman at his home in Rosh HaAyin. Meeting was coordinated with Prime Minister Bennett's office.
Syria blasts Israeli plans to develop Golan Heights
Syria says Israel’s plans to develop Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented”.
EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead
EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.
Syria claims Israel attacked port of Latakia
Syrian media report that the country's air defenses thwarted Israeli air strike on the port of Latakia.
Two Jewish men attacked, called 'dirty Jews' in Brooklyn
NYPD investigating suspected hate crime after two Jewish men attacked in a store in Brooklyn.
Watch: Ballistic missiles fired during Iranian war games
The IRGC said last week's war games were meant to send a message to Israel.
Watch: Iranian politician criticizes Khamenei
Iranian politician Mostafa Tajzadeh criticizes foreign policy of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
First case of Omicron recorded in Gaza
PA “health ministry” says it identified first case of Omicron coronavirus variant in the Gaza Strip.
Outrage after Iranian soccer plays in match with Israeli coach
Iranian media criticizes soccer player who played in showcase match with Israeli coach Avram Grant.
Saudi Arabia says Iran and Hezbollah are helping the Houthis
Saudi-led coalition accuses Iran and Hezbollah of helping Yemen's Houthi rebels launch missiles and drones at the kingdom.
White House praises Trump for getting booster
White House press secretary says White House is “grateful” former President received a booster shot.
Iraq calls for direct negotiations between the US and Iran
Iraq's Foreign Minister says the time has come for Iran and the US to negotiate directly on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Report: Blinken discussed Indonesia-Israel normalization
Secretary of State reportedly discussed possibility of Indonesia normalizing ties with Israel in meetings with officials in Jakarta.
Morocco and Israel mark one-year anniversary or normalization
Foreign Ministers of Israel and Morocco and Secretary of State Blinken hold video conference to mark first anniversary of normalization.
Montreal school board recognizes Jewish Heritage Month
Following efforts by B'nai Brith, largest English school board in Quebec recognizes May as Jewish Heritage Month.
FDA grants emergency authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 pill
Pfizer says the drug, administered in a pill called Paxlovid, reduces risk of hospitalization and death by up to 90%.
Biden: Yes, I plan to run in 2024
Biden confirms to ABC News he plans to run again in 2024, says rematch with Trump would "increase the prospect" even more.
VP Harris tests negative for COVID-19 after staff member contracts the virus
VP Harris comes in contact with staff member who tested positive for COVID-19, but tests negative herself.
Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots
Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, seeks to block US House subpoena for his phone records.
Mansour Abbas: Israel is a Jewish state and will remain that way
Ra'am chairman makes surprising remarks: The State of Israel was born as a Jewish state. It is the decision of the people.
