Assad wins presidential election with 95% of the votes
Assad’s win was not in doubt, even though two challengers ran against him.
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Calgary protesters threaten violence against Jews
B’nai Brith Canada calls for charges against protesters in city of Calgary who called for violence against Jews during anti-Israel protests.
Republicans seek congressional approval before Iran deal
Measure in the Senate would require Biden administration to obtain congressional approval before inking a deal with Iran.
Qatar to provide $500 million for Gaza reconstruction
Qatar announces it will provide $500 million for the reconstruction of Gaza following recent round between Hamas and Israel.
Rouhani calls for greater competition in election
Iranian President's call comes after several hopefuls were barred from running in next month's election.
Quebec National Assembly condemns anti-Semitism
National Assembly of Quebec unanimously adopts motion condemning sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
Netanyahu blasts French Foreign Minister over 'apartheid' claim
PM Netanyahu fires back after French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned of "long-lasting apartheid" in Israel.
State Department: Syrian elections are illegitimate
Despite two other candidates running, election in Syria is widely expected to give President Bashar Al-Assad a fourth seven-year term.
Again: Anti-Semitism and support for terror on display in Toronto
Anti-Israel demonstrators march in downtown Toronto, call for “intifada” and carry Hamas flags.
Jordan summons Israeli ambassador
The move comes after Israel detained two Jordanians who crossed into the country with knives.
GOP senators introduce resolution condemning anti-Semitic violence
Senator Josh Hawley introduces resolution condemning hatred and violence against Jews.
Saudi Arabia temporarily closes airspace to Israeli flights
Saudi Arabia closes its airspace to Israeli flights for several hours for unknown reasons.
Ireland condemns Israeli 'annexation of Palestinian land'
Irish government supports parliamentary motion condemning the “de facto annexation of Palestinian land by Israel”.
US Second Gentleman condemns anti-Semitic attacks
US Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff: Acts of hatred have no place in our society.
Iran, IAEA make deal to keep cameras in nuclear sites
Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency extend deal on surveillance cameras at Tehran’s atomic sites by one month.
Senior Hamas leader: Israel doesn't have the right to exist
Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar denies Hamas fired rockets at Israel from civilian areas.
Cuomo orders increased police patrols at Jewish institutions
New York Governor: We will not tolerate any form of anti-Semitic violence and intimidation.
Biden thanks Egyptian President for 'successful diplomacy'
US President speaks to Egyptian counterpart following the ceasefire in Gaza which was agreed upon last week.
Blinken condemns anti-Semitic attacks
US Secretary of State: We have a responsibility to do everything we can to stop hate in all its forms.
Sanders: Israeli government has 'overt racists'
Senator Bernie Sanders: We have to be pro-Israel, but we have to be pro-Palestinian.
French FM warns of 'apartheid' in Israel
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warns of "long-lasting apartheid" in Israel if Palestinian Arabs fail to obtain their own state.
Blinken: Two-state solution is the only way
US Secretary of State says the two-state solution is the only way to provide hope to Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.
Poll: Likud - 30 seats, Yesh Atid - 21
Channel 12 News poll gives Religious Zionist 7 seats, Labor - 6, New Hope - 6, Yamina - 5 and the Joint List - 5.
NYPD to increase presence in Jewish communities
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemns anti-Semitic violence in the city: Hatred has no place here.
Netanyahu's new proposal to Bennett
Netanyahu offered Yamina chairman a number of positions in the government, as well as six guaranteed spots in the Likud slate.
German authorities outlaw organizations which aided Hezbollah
German authorities outlaw three organizations accused of fundraising for Hezbollah, which was banned in the country last year.
Erdogan sues rival who compared him to Netanyahu
Turkish President seeks $30,000 in damages from rival who compared him to Israeli Prime Minister.
Sanders leads resolution blocking weapons sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders introduces resolution blocking a $735 million weapons sale to Israel.
Blinken welcomes ceasefire, will visit region soon
Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, welcomes ceasefire in Gaza.
Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi thanks US President for his role in making Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed.
Ceasefire goes into effect
Rocket barrage on the south, one person injured
Gaza terrorists fire barrages before ceasefire begins. One rocket directly hits building in Eshkol Regional Council, injuring one person.
Biden welcomes ceasefire: The US fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself
Biden vows to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system, says US will work with PA - and not Hamas - to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Abbas: Israel committing 'war crimes' in Gaza
PA chairman vows to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court for "war crimes" in Gaza.
Two men arrested in connection with attack of rabbi near London
The suspects, aged 18 and 25, arrested in connection with what police described as "a religiously aggravated assault".
Haley rips AOC over criticism of Israel
Former Ambassador blasts Congresswoman who accused Israel of targeting schools and civilians in Gaza.
IRGC commander hails rocket attacks on Israel
Major General Hossein Salami: Israel is broken, frustrated and downcast.
US National Security Advisor: Our diplomatic efforts will continue
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says US is engaged in "intensive diplomacy" to end Gaza fighting.
IDF to demolish home of Yehuda Guetta's murderer
IDF to demolish home of Muntasser Shalbi, who carried out the attack at the Tapuah junction.
US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on Israel
State Department spokesman says "anti-Semitic language has no place anywhere" after Turkish President refers to Israel as a "terror state".
House lawmaker seeks to call out Hamas as a terror group
Rep. Carlos Gimenez introduces resolution to call out Hamas as a terrorist group and to double down on support for Israel.
