Sanders praises Israeli health officials for call to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs
Sanders last week blasted Israel for failing to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs even though Israel is not obligated to do so.
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Iran to install new centrifuges at nuclear facilities
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to install new generations of centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz facilities.
Pompeo: Many people in Saudi Arabia want to normalize ties with Israel
Former Secretary of State expresses hope that Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords.
Iran rejects European offer for direct talks with US
Iran says "time is not right" to hold talks with US given its recent actions.
Deliveries to US of Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected Tuesday
The announcement comes a day after the FDA cleared the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that works with just one dose instead of two.
Kentucky to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
The measure to adopt the definition was included in a state resolution to condemning anti-Semitism approved this week.
US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria
At least 17 members of pro-Iranian militia in Syria killed in US air strike which comes in retaliation for rocket attack in Iraq.
Report: Israel, Saudi, Bahrain and UAE in talks on defense alliance
Israel reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on establishing four-nation defense alliance.
Bahraini Crown Prince speaks to Netanyahu
Bahrain's official news agency says the conversation dealt with the negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.
Biden speaks to Saudi King
Conversation comes ahead of release of report expected to state that Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Germany urges Iran to accept US overtures
Germany's Foreign Minister: Iran should accept the offer of diplomacy that’s on the table, including from the United States.
Report: Netanyahu asked Biden to keep sanctions on ICC in place
Israeli officials: Netanyahu asked Biden in their first phone call to keep the sanctions imposed by Trump on ICC.
US: Our patience with Iran is 'not unlimited'
State Department spokesman says Iran’s moves away from compliance with 2015 deal make the issue an “urgent challenge” for the United States.
Sanders: 'Outrageous' that Israel isn't vaccinating Palestinians
Senator Sanders blasts Israel for providing excess COVID-19 vaccine to other countries while failing to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs.
Pelosi speaks to Netanyahu
US House Speaker says she spoke to PM "to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations".
Report: Israeli and Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran
Saudi Arabia, like Israel, is troubled by the Biden Administration's position on the Iran nuclear deal.
European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections
Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to reverse all measures that reduce transparency after it halts IAEA inspections.
South Korea to release Iranian assets in consultation with US
Iran has been pressuring South Korea for months to unblock assets held in two South Korean banks due to US sanctions.
IAEA: Iran has started enriching uranium at up to 20% purity
International Atomic Energy Agency reports Iran has added 17.6 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 20% to its stockpile.
Blinken: US will seek to strengthen and extend Iran deal
Secretary of State: US remains committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. Diplomacy is the best path.
Hamas won't nominate candidate for PA elections
In a likely boon for Abbas, Hamas has decided it will not be nominating a candidate for the PA “presidential elections”.
Former Nazi guard agrees to be questioned by German prosecutors
95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard deported from Tennessee agrees to be questioned by German prosecutors.
Iran ends nuclear deal's 'Additional Protocol'
The Additional Protocol allows IAEA to carry out snap-inspections at sites not declared to the agency.
Edelstein: Saturday Night Live, anti-Semitism is not funny
Health Minister rips popular comedy show after it aired a joke that suggested Israel is vaccinating only its Jewish citizens.
Blinken to Ashkenazi: Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s future
Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister, tells him the US believes in a two-state solution.
EU warns Abbas against cancelling elections
European officials reportedly warned PA chairman that cancelling the May elections could affect European aid for the PA.
UAE sends 20,000 vaccine doses to Gaza
The delivery was reportedly orchestrated by Mohammed Dahlan, the chief political rival of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
IAEA strikes deal with Iran to continue inspections
Iran had threatened to partly suspend nuclear inspections by the UN's atomic agency as of Tuesday.
Saturday Night Live under fire for anti-Israel joke
Jewish groups demand popular comedy show apologize for joke suggesting Israel is vaccinating only its Jewish citizens against COVID-19.
Abbas rival says UAE will deliver vaccines to Gaza
Mohammed Dahlan announces the UAE is sending 20,000 doses of the Russian coronavirus vaccine to Gaza.
US rescinds 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran
US tells Security Council it is rescinding Trump administration move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.
US 'ready' to restart talks with Iran on nuclear deal
State Department says US would accept invitation from EU to meet Iran and discuss its nuclear program.
Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran
Secretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.
Khamenei: We will demand actions from the US
Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran will not be satisfied with just words from the US as a condition for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Omar implores Biden to support Israel's referral to ICC
Muslim Congresswoman says US undermining ICC's ability to "investigate justice" after it ruled it can investigate Israel for "war crimes".
Fauci cites Israel as proof of effectiveness of vaccine
Biden's chief medical adviser points out Israel's high vaccination rate: When your turn to get vaccinated comes up, get vaccinated.
Hamas to review anti-women legislation
Hamas says judicial authorities will review edict saying that women require the permission of a male guardian to travel.
Erdan: Biden-Netanyahu friendship will strengthen our alliance
Israeli envoy to UN and US: Strong alliance between Israel and United States was reaffirmed again in call between Netanyahu and Joe Biden.
Biden affirms 'steadfast commitment to Israel’s security' in call with Netanyahu
White House following conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: They discussed the importance of consultation on regional security issues.
Iranian army denies its member was involved in nuclear scientist's death
Iran's armed forces fire back at intelligence minister for alleging one of its members was involved in killing of Moshen Fakhrizadeh.
