Kuwait: We're committed to the 'Palestinian cause'
Kuwait PM meets PA cabinet leader, expresses support for "the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people."
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Israir to launch direct flights between Israel and Marrakesh
Israeli airline to launch direct flights between Israel and Morocco's Marrakesh in July.
Iranian navy vessel catches fire in Gulf of Oman
Fire breaks out in Iranian navy training vessel near the mouth of the Gulf, crew safely disembarks.
Honduras to open embassy in Jerusalem
Honduras set to become the fourth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
Iran: Talks with Saudi Arabia continue in a 'good atmosphere'
The talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad remained secret until several weeks ago.
IAEA: Iran has failed to explain uranium traces at undeclared sites
UN's atomic watchdog says in new report that Iran has failed to explain traces of uranium found at several undeclared sites.
Cruz: Biden showed weakness and emboldened Hamas
Texas Senator says President Joe Biden was soft on Israel’s foes and invited further violence during recent fighting.
Hezbollah denies Nasrallah's condition has deteriorated
Rumors continue to swirl on social media regarding medical condition of Hezbollah leader following his speech last week.
Egypt to lift COVID-19 restrictions
Egypt will lift restrictions imposed to curb spread of coronavirus as of Tuesday.
Non-Jewish man wearing a kippah assaulted in Sweden
Non-Jewish man who wore a kippah in Gothenburg assaulted by several men, called “Jewish bastard” by at least one of them.
Protesters in Winnipeg sing: Get lost, you son of a Jew!
B’nai Brith Canada calls for hate crimes charges after protesters in Winnipeg play anti-Semitic song composed by a band linked to Hamas.
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to visit Cairo
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is expected to meet his Egyptian counterpart to discuss long-term ceasefire with Hamas.
Toronto Jewish organizations demand action in response to anti-Semitism
UJA and CIJA urge authorities to take strong, concrete action in response to rise in anti-Semitism targeting the local Jewish community.
UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza
UN launched emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs.
Stickers with swastikas placed on Jewish Museum in Alaska
Man caught on security camera plastering Nazi stickers on Jewish museum in Anchorage.
Assad wins presidential election with 95% of the votes
Assad’s win was not in doubt, even though two challengers ran against him.
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.
