Iran's government to investigate leaked recordings of Zarif
President Hassan Rouhani orders probe to identify who leaked "stolen" three-hour recording of Foreign Minister.
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Blinken rejects Zarif's remarks on Kerry: Utter nonsense
Secretary of State dismisses report that John Kerry informed Iranian Foreign Minister of Israeli operations in Syria.
US, Israeli officials discuss concerns over Iran's nuclear program
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.
Two rockets fired from Gaza miss the mark
Sirens heard in the vicinity of Kibbutz Kissufim, located near the Gaza border. IDF says two rockets were fired and landed in Gaza.
US military ship fires warning shots at IRGC vessels in the Gulf
US military says one of its ships fired warning shots after three vessels from Revolutionary Guard came close to it in the Gulf.
Hamas: We will not be part of a decision to postpone elections
Hamas makes clear it is against any postponement of the PA legislative elections that are scheduled to take place next month.
Kerry denies giving Iranian FM info on Israeli actions in Syria
Former Secretary of State says allegations that he informed Zarif of Israeli operations in Syria are "unequivocally false".
PA leadership to discuss postponement of elections
The PA has threatened to cancel the May elections if Israel does not permit Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem to vote.
Erdogan to Biden: Reverse declaration on Armenian Genocide
Turkish President urges US President to swiftly reverse his declaration that the 1915 massacres of Armenians constituted genocide.
Iranian FM claims Kerry told him about Israeli covert operations in Syria
In leaked audio, Mohammad Javad Zarif claims former Secretary of State informed him of more than 200 Israeli operations in Syria.
Iranian Chief of Staff: We'll teach Israel 'a good lesson'
Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces threatens to retaliate against Israel after Iranian oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Syria.
Abbas: There will be no elections without eastern Jerusalem
PA chairman clarifies the PA is adamant on having Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem vote in next month's elections.
Hamas leader threatens Israel
Ismail Haniyeh: If the Israeli occupation continues its aggression in Jerusalem - there will be no calm.
Gaza terrorists fire three rockets at southern Israel
IDF confirms that two of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome system, and a third exploded in Gazan territory.
UAE condemns eastern Jerusalem violence
United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry urges Israel to “put an end to all aggressions” in the wake of eastern Jerusalem violence.
Gaza fishing zone to be reduced
Following continued rocket fire from Gaza, fishing zone to be reduced to nine nautical miles as of 6:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Hamas official warns against postponing elections
Senior Hamas official: Any change to timetable for the elections will deal a heavy blow to reconciliation efforts.
Iran reduces number of centrifuges enriching uranium to 60% purity
IAEA says Iran has reduced the number of centrifuges enriching uranium to up to 60% purity at Natanz to one cluster from two.
Israeli officials to stress objection to US return to Iran deal
Netanyahu instructs Israeli delegation that will visit Washington next week to stress Israel’s objection to US return to 2015 nuclear deal.
Assad applies to run in Syrian presidential election
Six people, including a woman, have applied to take part in the presidential race.
PA official: 90% chance elections are cancelled
The PA has hinted at the possibility that the elections will be postponed if Israel does not allow them to be held in eastern Jerusalem.
Official: US presented Iran with roadmap on sanctions relief
Senior State Department official says the US provided Iran with outline of sanctions it is prepared to remove.
Facebook thwarts hacking network used by PA intelligence services
Facebook says elements linked to PA security services used fake accounts to target journalists and government critics.
Chemical weapons watchdog strips Syria of its voting rights
The move follows OPCW investigation that found the Syrian air force used sarin and chlorine gas in three attacks.
Missile fired from Syria towards the Negev
Air-to-surface missile fired from Syria toward Israeli territory. IDF retaliates by attacking battery from which the missile was fired.
IAEA: Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges in Natanz
UN atomic watchdog says Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges at its underground plant and plans to add even more.
Saudi Arabia: Iran should avoid escalation
Saudi Arabia calls on Iran to engage in negotiations over 2015 nuclear agreement and avoid escalation.
US and EU: More work needed to revive Iran deal
Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the "negotiations have achieved 60-70 percent progress."
Abbas aide: Postponing the elections is on the table
PA chairman's aide Nabil Shaath says elections could be postponed if Israel refuses to let them take place in eastern Jerusalem.
Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycott
Athletes and human rights activists call on International Olympic Committee to sanction Iran for ordering athletes to avoid Israelis.
Iranian official: We have already resumed enrichment activities at Natanz
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says uranium enrichment activities at Natanz have already resumed after last week's explosion.
PA receives 72,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
The shipment is part of the international COVAX initiative.
Sudan officially abolishes Israel boycott law
The Cabinet approved the bill that repealed the 1958 law earlier this month.
Sanders: Restrict aid to Israel if it undermines peace process
Senator Sanders at J Street conference: American people do not want to see US aid being used to support policies that violate human rights.
Senator Warren: Netanyahu is driving Israel to crisis to protect himself
Massachusetts Senator launches scathing attack on PM, calls on his opponents to work together to oust him.
Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26
President Bashar Al-Assad widely expected to win a fourth seven-year term.
Yisrael Katz: If Netanyahu does not succeed, I will lead the Likud
Finance Minister in closed conversation: If Netanyahu does not form the government, I am the one who should lead the Likud.
Bahrain's airline to provide direct flights to Israel
The first Gulf Air flight from Bahrain to Tel Aviv will take off on June 3.
Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror organization
PA chairman tells J Street Conference that Biden administration must rescind 1987 determination that the PLO is a terror group.
Five rockets fired at Iraqi airbase hosting US soldiers
Two foreign contractors and three Iraqi soldiers wounded in latest attack on Balad airbase north of Baghdad.
