Ra'am MK passes away after heart attack
MK Saeed Alkharumi from Ra’am party passes away from heart attack at 49.
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Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine is co-produced by the Chinese company Sinovac and the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines.
WHO calls for two-month moratorium on booster shots
Head of World Health Organization calls on countries to suspend booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.
Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated
Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
Mayim Bialik to return as guest host of 'Jeopardy!'
Jewish actress tapped as guest host of popular game show following the resignation of Mike Richards.
IDF attacks targets in Gaza in retaliation for balloon terrorism
IDF fighter jets strike weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis, terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia and underground rocket launch site.
Iran reports new daily record of COVID-19 deaths
Iran's health ministry reports 684 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 102,038.
Egypt to close Rafah crossing until further notice
Egypt will close Rafah crossing until further notice on Monday, citing security reasons.
US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria
Fighter jet with US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria after it was deemed a threat.
Lebanon: Israel blatantly violated our airspace
Lebanon's Defense Minister complains to UN following air strike on Syria that was attributed to Israel.
US envoy: We're preparing contingency plans if Iran talks fail
Special envoy Robert Malley says US and European allies could sanction Iran if talks on return to 2015 nuclear deal fail.
Algeria blames Israel and Morocco for wildfires
Algeria says group backed by Morocco and Israel is one of two groups responsible for devastating wildfires that hit the country this month.
Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul
State Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Syrian media reports Israeli air strike near Damascus
Syrian air defense systems reportedly confront "Israeli aggression" over Damascus.
PA official: COVID-19 situation is getting worse
PA health official warns of worsening COVID-19 situation amid the spread of the Delta variant.
Britain criticizes Polish restitution law
British minister says Poland should provide legal avenues for victims of the Holocaust to pursue restitution claims.
WHO criticizes wealthy countries over booster shots
WHO condemns wealthy countries for providing booster shots while millions around the world have yet to receive one dose.
Nasrallah: US withdrawal from Afghanistan should serve as a lesson to Israel
Hezbollah leader: Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is the "moral downfall of America".
Jewish candidates' campaign signs defaced in Montreal
Election campaign signs of two Jewish Canadian politicians in Montreal defaced with swastikas.
IAEA confirms Iran accelerating highly enriched uranium
UN atomic watchdog confirms Iran has established a process to accelerate production of highly enriched uranium.
Israel permits tires and engines to enter Gaza Strip
Israel will also reportedly permit imports of construction materials into the Strip.
Khamenei names new chief for Iranian navy
Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Adm. Shahram Irani as the new navy chief under the country’s army.
US: Iran should return to negotiations on nuclear deal
United States voices alarm over IAEA report which stated that Iran is producing uranium metal.
Arizona to review possible Ben & Jerry's sanctions
Arizona becomes eighth state to begin reviewing whether Ben & Jerry’s boycott of Judea and Samaria merits sanctions.
Hamas welcomes Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Hamas says Taliban takeover of Afghanistan proves that "the Palestinian people will achieve victory."
IAEA: Iran making progress in work on enriched uranium metal
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to violate 2015 nuclear deal and making progress in its work on enriched uranium metal.
Senator Graham: Biden has no one to blame for this debacle but himself
Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes Biden’s handling of the situation in Afghanistan.
McConnell: Biden's handling of Afghanistan is 'an unmitigated disaster'
Senate Minority Leader blasts President Joe Biden amid deterioration in Afghanistan.
UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' in Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General urges Taliban and all other parties to exercise the “utmost restraint” in order to protect lives in Afghanistan.
Jordanian King calls for efforts to ensure Palestinian state
King Abdullah II meets PA chairman, calls for international efforts to enable Palestinian Arabs to establish their independent state.
US could offer COVID-19 booster shots this fall
Health care workers, nursing home residents and other older Americans would be the first to receive booster shots.
PA receives more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
PA announces it received 150,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
PA condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria
PA says planned Israeli construction "is in violation of all international legitimacy resolutions".
GOP lawmakers blast EU for attendance at Raisi inauguration
Group of Republican lawmakers blast European Union for its decision to send senior official to the inauguration of Iran’s new president.
Khamenei calls for 'decisive' measures against COVID-19
Iran's Supreme Leader urges "decisive" measures amid a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the country.
US welcomes Lapid's historic visit to Morocco
Blinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region.
Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talks
German Foreign Minister: We cannot stretch out negotiations with Iran into eternity.
Israeli Ambassador urges dismissal of anti-Semitic UNRWA staff
Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan sends letter to UNRWA chief following UN Watch report revealing teachers' anti-Semitism.
US concerned over Polish restitution law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.
Report: FDA to approve booster shots within 48 hours
Sources say FDA will authorize COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for some people who are immunocompromised.
