US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker
US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.
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Arab League urges Britain to apologize for Balfour Declaration
Pan-Arab body calls on Britain to apologize for the “Palestinians' suffering over more than a century” and to recognize “Palestine”.
Victory for the coalition:
Knesset approves budget for 2021
Budget approved in second and third readings by a majority of 61 to 59. Voting on 2022 budget, Arrangements Law to continue later today.
US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached in short order
State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.
Senate confirms Thomas Nides as Ambassador to Israel
Vote comes a day after Republican Senator blocked an attempt to approve Nides.
Report: US seeks Israel's help in ending Sudan coup
Biden administration reportedly asks Israeli officials to urge Sudan's military to restore the civilian government.
Iran's fuel distribution system fully operational after cyberattack
Iran's fuel distribution system resumes full operation a week after cyberattack blamed on the US and Israel.
Eric Adams elected as New York City Mayor
Adams, who was endorsed by several Jewish communities, defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
Syria says Israel carried out air strike near Damascus
Syrian military official says Israeli air strike on the outskirts of Damascus caused damage.
CDC recommends emergency use authorization for Pfizer vaccine for children
CDC Director approves recommendation for emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
ISIS claims gun and bomb attack in Afghanistan's capital
Attack in the center of Kabul killed at least 19 people and wounded 50 more.
Iran: Israel's nature is to create crisis
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman warns against Israel's “regional threats”.
Irish Foreign Minister to visit Israel
Simon Coveney’s visit comes as relations between Israel and Ireland have been tense in recent years.
Italy: Anti-COVID pass protesters dress up as death camp deportees
Jewish groups in Italy outraged following protest in which campaigners opposing COVID pass dressed up as World War 2 death camp deportees.
PA cabinet leader: Israeli occupation is the most critical long-term threat
Mohammad Shtayyeh uses speech at COP26 to attack Israel: Settlements and their waste are Palestine’s most significant environmental dangers.
Iran's Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Hossein Amir Abdollahian is at home in quarantine and able to perform his work-related duties remotely.
Erdogan: Biden had 'positive approach' on F-16 sale
Turkish President says US President showed willingness to get US lawmakers to back the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey.
Saudi FM: Palestinian state is a prerequisite for normalization with Israel
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister reiterates Kingdom's position linking Palestinian state with normalization of ties with Israel.
Blinken on Iran: We continue to believe diplomacy is the best way
Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.
Moderna says FDA will need more time to assess vaccine for teens
FDA says it will require additional time to complete its assessment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents.
Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'
Saudi Arabia says crisis with Lebanon is due to dominance of Iranian proxies, a reference to Hezbollah.
Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions
Biden warns US will respond to actions Iran has taken against Washington’s interests, including drone attacks.
European countries condemn Israeli construction
Foreign Ministries from 12 European countries say Israeli construction plans in Judea and Samaria violate international law.
Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis
PA chairman calls on Israel to start a new political track based on the two-state solution.
Hamas sentences 6 to death for 'collaborating' with Israel
Hamas announces sentences "against a number of informants", offers more lenient sentences for collaborators who turn themselves in.
Bennett and Lapid play down comments attributed to PM
PM and Alternate PM play down comments attributed to Bennett in which he said the rotation agreement with Lapid won't be implemented.
Biden to Sudan's military: Immediately release all those detained
US President denounces coup in Sudan, calls for release of political leaders and return to transition to democracy.
Germany 'concerned' over Israel's blacklist of PFLP affiliates
Germany calls on Israel to provide more information regarding the basis for the designation of six groups affiliated with PFLP.
Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese organization as a terrorist entity
Saudi Arabia classifies Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan association as terrorist entity due to support for Hezbollah.
US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks
White House press secretary responds skeptically to Iran’s announcement that it will resume nuclear talks in November.
'Antisemitism and all forms of discrimination must not be tolerated'
US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, comments on anniversary of Tree of Life shooting: I stand with the Jewish community.
PA cabinet leader welcomes EU's condemnation of Israeli construction
Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on Europe and the US "to take firm positions to stop Israeli settlement expansion".
US considering adding Israel to visa waiver program
US Homeland Security Secretary says Israel is one of four countries the US is considering adding to its visa waiver program.
UN human rights chief blasts Israel's terror classification of PFLP affiliates
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls on Israel to reverse decision to classify six PFLP affiliates as terrorist entities.
Sudan’s deposed PM allowed to return home
Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and his wife were detained when the military seized power in a coup on Monday.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds
US Food and Drug Administration advisers endorse Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
Iran to hold second meeting with EU envoy on nuclear talks
Iran's top nuclear negotiator to meet European Union's Enrique Mora on in Brussels on Wednesday.
IAEA: Iran expanding its enrichment of uranium at Natanz
UN watchdog says Iran is expanding its enrichment of uranium beyond the highly enriched threshold of 20% purity at Natanz.
Egypt to lift state of emergency
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announces the country’s state of emergency will be lifted for the first time since 2017.
Canadian government pledges to tackle anti-Semitism
B’nai Brith Canada expresses optimism following Government of Canada’s pledge to tackle anti-Semitism.
