British government urged to spearhead efforts to replace Iran deal
Group of UK lawmakers say 2015 deal is "a shell of an agreement", urge government to work to broker a replacement.
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Tunisian PM: No plans to normalize ties with Israel
Tunisia's PM says his country has no plans to follow in the footsteps of Morocco.
South African politician apologizes for comments glorifying Hitler
South Africa's Jewish community accepts apology from member of African National Congress who in 2015 spoke glowingly of Nazi leader.
Biden nominates Buttigieg as transportation secretary
The former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, sought the Democratic presidential nomination but stepped down mid-race.
Senate Majority Leader congratulates Biden
Mitch McConnell acknowledges Biden for the first time as President-elect. "The Electoral College has spoken."
US sanctions Iranian officials over abduction of Robert Levinson
US sanctions two officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence in connection to 2007 abduction of former FBI agent.
Moroccan authorities prevent protest against agreement with Israel
The main political parties in Morocco have welcomed the deal to normalize ties with Israel, but Islamist groups have rejected it.
Earthquake felt in Eilat
Geological Survey says 3.7 magnitude earthquake which originated in Jordan was also felt in Eilat. No images or damages reported.
US sanctions Turkey over purchase of Russian defense system
US sanctions target Turkey's military procurement agency in response to Ankara's purchase of S-400 missile defense system.
Electoral College certifies Biden victory
Joe Biden officially clinches US presidency as Electoral College confirms his victory.
Abbas arrives for official visit in Qatar
The PA chairman has in the past been angered by Qatar's assistance to Gaza, which is ruled by his Hamas rivals.
Report: Progress in contacts between Israel and Hamas
Egyptian sources say Hamas expected to demand COVID-19 vaccines in exchange for release of captives.
Will the Joint List split up?
Growing speculation that Ra'am party, led by Mansour Abbas, will run on a separate ticket in the next election.
UAE, Bahrain welcome Morocco-Israel agreement
Countries which previously normalized ties with Israel welcome Morocco's announcement that it is doing the same.
Biden taps Susan Rice to head Domestic Policy Council
Rice withdrew from consideration as Obama's Secretary of State following her controversial remarks on Benghazi attack.
Egyptian President welcomes Israel-Morocco agreement
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says normalization of ties between Israel and Morocco will achieve regional stability.
Biden, Harris wish Jewish community a 'Chag Sameach'
President-elect and Vice President-elect issue greetings ahead of Hanukkah, which starts Thursday at sundown.
Rouhani: US sanctions making it hard for us to purchase COVID vaccines
Iranian President blames US sanctions for making it difficult for his country to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad.
Amnesty says Airbnb acting in bad faith on 'settlements'
Amnesty International claims Airbnb is acting in bad faith by failing to inform investors of its activities in Judea and Samaria.
Sa'ar wins 17-18 seats in latest polls
Three new polls show that new party led by Sa'ar will weaken both Likud and Yamina.
Pennsylvania Governor tests positive for COVID-19
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf currently experiencing no symptoms and will perform his duties remotely.
Senate rejects efforts to block F-35, drone sale to UAE
US Senate votes down motions to block Trump administration's plan to sell drones and F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates.
Iran rules out renegotiating nuclear deal
Iranian government spokesman says nuclear deal was already discussed in detail five years ago.
Democrat who said Israel ‘shoots Palestinians’ says he supports Israel
Raphael Warnock, who in 2018 said Israel "shoots unarmed Palestinians", says he opposes BDS and backs US aid for Israel.
Iran TV calls Roger Waters a 'political expert', then corrects itself
Iran's state television presents former Pink Floyd frontman as analyst who believes "Biden cannot be trusted".
Saudi Cabinet reaffirms commitment to Palestinian cause
Saudi Cabinet says Palestinian cause is still at the top of the issues it supports, calls on Israel to halt "settlement building".
Iran arrests suspects in elimination of top nuclear scientist
Iran says it has arrested some of those involved in assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh last month.
Iran: Glad the US 'got the message'
Iran responds to US Navy official who said that "uneasy deterrence" had been reached in the Gulf.
Hamas receives coronavirus test kits from WHO
Gaza "health ministry" says it received 19,500 kits from the WHO but they are only enough for eight days.
Suspect in Nice attack handed terror murder charges
Brahim Issaoui suspected of stabbing three people to death at Nice church in October.
Israeli ambassador: Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE
Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.
Likud MK tests positive for COVID-19
MK David Bitan says he feels good and is experiencing only mild symptoms. His adviser was also found to be positive for coronavirus.
Republican lawmaker: Remove Tlaib from all congressional committees
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler calls for removal of Rep. Rashida Tlaib from all committees due to her anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Giuliani hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test
Source confirms Trump's attorney admitted to Georgetown University Hospital. No details on his condition.
Jordanian FM: Only two-state solution will bring peace
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Israel's "illegal actions" undermine any prospects for a two-state solution to the conflict.
Iran: Scientist was killed using gun with 'artificial intelligence'
Iranian official says a satellite-controlled machine gun with "artificial intelligence" was used in elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
US Navy official: We have 'uneasy deterrence' with Iran
Despite recent tensions, top US Navy official in the Middle East says the US has a "healthy respect" for Iranian presence in Gulf.
Report: Nasrallah planning to move to Iran for security concerns
Kuwaiti newspaper says Hezbollah leader is planning to relocate to Iran following elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist.
Biden: Hard to tell how scientist's elimination will affect Iran situation
President-elect to CNN: I'll be happy to get a coronavirus vaccine and will get it publicly.
Iranian FM: We will not renegotiate nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister: US must abandon its rogue behavior and stop its violations of international law.
