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.
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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.
EU: Israel must not obstruct PA elections
EU representative to the PA says EU is in contact with Israel to allow for PA elections to be held "without obstacles".
'We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends.
'After 73 years, the US-Israel bond remains unbreakable'
US Vice President Kamala Harris wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: We look forward to building on our friendship.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
IDF strikes weapons manufacturing site, weapon smuggling tunnel and military post in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.
IAEA: Iran almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity
UN atomic watchdog says Iran is almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity at Natanz.
US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale
House lawmakers concerned over Biden administration's decision to go ahead with weapons sale to the United Arab Emirates.
Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018
Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018.
Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'
Secretary of State blasts Iran’s announcement that it intends to begin enriching uranium at 60% purity.
US still committed to nuclear negotiations with Iran
White House criticizes Tehran's "provocative" statement that it will ramp up uranium enrichment but says it remains committed to talks.
Biden to proceed with UAE arms sale
Biden administration tells Congress it is proceeding with deal to sell more than $23 billion in weapons to UAE, including F-35s.
Senate confirms Wendy Sherman as deputy Secretary of State
Sherman helped negotiate the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran during the Obama Administration.
Report: Israel won't retaliate for attack on ship in the Gulf
Israeli security official says Israel is seeking to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Biden administration: UNRWA has 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism
After renewing aid to UNRWA, Biden administration says it has zero tolerance for racism, discrimination, and anti-Semitism.
White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion
White House Press Secretary: US wasn't involved in any manner with explosion at Natanz uranium enrichment plant.