Biden to King Abdullah II: We will always be there for Jordan
King Abdullah II visits White House, becomes the first Arab world leader to meet face-to-face with Biden.
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Two rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel
Iron Dome intercepts one rocket, the second explodes in an open area. IDF responds with artillery fire towards Lebanese territory.
CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Israel: They have been pressuring me for a year and a half
CEO of Ben & Jerry's Israel responds to global company's decision not to sell in Judea and Samaria: I do not intend to surrender.
Syria claims Israel carried out air strikes near Aleppo
Syria says its air defenses were activated against "Israeli aggression" over the Aleppo area.
Shaked: We will take action against global Ben & Jerry's corp.
Interior Minister: The Israeli franchisee of Ben & Jerry’s need not be punished, action should be taken against the global company.
Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa
Egypt condemns Israel after more than 1,600 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.
US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria
US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.
US provides $135 million to UNRWA
The move follows an agreement in which UNRWA condemns anti-Israel hatred.
China to step up its involvement in Israel-PA conflict
Chinese Foreign Minister: The two-state solution is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian question.
Blinken: US 'disappointed' by Hariri stepping down
Secretary of State says the resignation of Saad Hariri as Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate is disappointing.
Toronto police arrest man in connection with two anti-Semitic incidents
Toronto police arrest 32-year-old following two incidents in which anti-Semitic slurs were hurled at victims.
Slovakia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem
Slovakia's foreign minister announces the Slovak Institute in Jerusalem will open on September 1.
Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations
Spokesman for Erdogan's party says Turkey and Israel have agreed to work towards improving their relations following Erdogan-Herzog call.
Brazilian President hospitalized, could require surgery
Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized following abdominal pain, persistent hiccups.
Jewish community concerned by anti-Semitic assaults in Toronto
Members of Jewish community in Toronto concern following two incidents of anti-Semitism in the city this past week.
Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over
Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.
Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions
Iranian government claiming that Biden is prepared to lift major sanctions as part of nuclear talks.
Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to step up attacks on US targets during a meeting in Baghdad.
Report: Iran nuclear talks won't resume until August
Sources say nuclear talks between world powers and Iran are not likely to resume until after new Iranian president is sworn in.
Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLB
Washington Nationals select catcher Elie Kligman in the 20th round pick of the MLB draft.
House committee approves funding for Iron Dome
House Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel.
Israel, UAE sign agricultural agreements
UAE Minister of Food and Water Security joins Israel's Agriculture Minister for signing ceremony in Tel Aviv.
US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume.
First Orthodox baseball player drafted to MLB
Arizona Diamondbacks take right-handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz in third round, making him the first Orthodox Jewish player to get drafted.
AIPAC cancels 2022 policy conference due to pandemic
Pro-Israel lobby cancels 2022 annual policy conference, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
UAE to inaugurate Tel Aviv embassy on Wednesday
President Isaac Herzog will be in attendance at the ceremony, hosted by UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohammad al Khaja.
Former Iranian MP: Mossad behind the acts against us
Former Iranian MP says most actions against Iran's national security were carried out by Israeli spy agency.
Abbas calls to congratulate Herzog
PA chairman phones Israel's new President to congratulate him on taking office.
Lapid meets Egyptian counterpart in Brussels
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry as part of his trip to the European Union.
'The home of a family should not be demolished for the actions of one individual'
State Department spokesman says Blinken has raised concerns with Israel over demolition of the home of a terrorist's family.
Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria
Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.
Suspected attacker of Boston rabbi faces additional hate crime offenses
Man charged with stabbing rabbi outside Jewish school in Boston now faces additional hate crime offenses.
Death toll in Miami building collapse rises to 64
On Wednesday, emergency workers shifted their efforts from a search and rescue mission to a recovery mission.
Biden to host Jordan’s King Abdullah II
Biden will host King Abdullah II at the White House on July 19.
New York man arrested over anti-Semitic attack
Staten Island man arrested for allegedly throwing a firework at a woman during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests in Manhattan.
Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad
Two rockets fired at US embassy inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.
Surfside operation shifts from search and rescue to recovery
Emergency workers give up on hopes of finding survivors in collapsed condo building, change their efforts to recovering more remains.
Explosion heard at port in Dubai
Commercial vessel reportedly explodes at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai. No deaths or injuries reported.
Bahrain Crown Prince receives ambassador to Israel
Bahrain Crown Prince receives the Gulf state's new ambassador to Israel, wishes him success.
Abbas phones Rivlin, expresses hope for peace
PA chairman calls Israeli President on the eve of his departure from office.
