Missouri Governor tests positive for COVID-19
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson tests positive for coronavirus but continues to work without interruption.
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'Another country will sign a deal with Israel in the next day or two'
US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft says another Arab country will sign a peace deal with Israel in the "next day or two".
Canadian city adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
CIJA welcomes move by City of Barrie, located 85 kilometers north of Toronto, to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.
Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands
Iranian President: We are not a bargaining chip in US elections and domestic policy.
Three anti-Semitic attacks recorded in Ontario during Rosh Hashanah
B’nai Brith Canada reports three anti-Semitic incidents during Rosh Hashanah observances in the province of Ontario this past weekend.
Saudi Arabia: Deal with Iran needs to preserve non-proliferation
Saudi Arabia says any nuclear deal with Iran has to continue efforts aimed at making the Middle East free of mass destruction weapons.
PA security forces arrest supporters of Abbas rival
Seven supporters of Mohammed Dahlan, longtime rival of PA chairman, arrested by PA security forces.
Canadian woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to White House identified
Woman suspected of sending letter with ricin to the White House is a resident of the Canadian province of Quebec.
Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'
Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry blasts Pompeo's comments regarding the restoration of sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Bahrain breaks up plot by Iranian-backed terrorists
Foiled plot to launch attacks on diplomats and foreigners was allegedly act of revenge for elimination of Soleimani.
Suspect arrested for allegedly sending poisoned envelope sent to White House
Suspect who allegedly sent letter containing ricin to White House detained trying to enter the United States from Canada.
Coronavirus lockdown to begin at 2:00 p.m.
7,000 police officers and soldiers will be deployed across the country to enforce the restrictions.
Russia: Peace can't be secured without resolving Israel-PA conflict
Russia notes "progress" in normalization of ties between Israel and Arab countries, but says "the Palestinian problem remains acute."
US sanctions Lebanon-based companies with ties to Hezbollah
US Treasury imposes sanctions on two Lebanon-based companies and man described as official with ties to Hezbollah.
Bidens appeal to Jewish voters
Joe and Jill Biden tell Jewish supporters the new Jewish year will be happier if Trump is voted out of office.
Germany to improve security in Jewish sites
Announcement comes ahead of one-year anniversary of anti-Semitic attack in Halle on Yom Kippur.
State Department official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in Europe
At AJC program, State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism says Hezbollah weapons caches have been discovered across Europe.
Pompeo: We'll enforce new sanctions on Iran starting next week
Secretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.
Trump: Two more countries ready to try joining agreement with Israel
US President says "four or five" other Arab countries may soon join the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in recognizing Israel.
Trump: COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed as early as October
Trump: We’re very close to that vaccine as you know and I think much closer than I think most people want to say.
Trump confirms: White House staff member tested positive for COVID-19
US President responds to reports that White House staff members tested positive for coronavirus, says only one staff member tested positive.
Pelosi vows to ensure Israel can maintain its qualitative military edge
House Speaker welcomes agreements with Bahrain and UAE, but also expresses concern over potential sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.
Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza
Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza border as Gaza terrorists fire at the region.
Minister Regev speaks to Bahraini counterpart
The two discuss cooperation in various sectors of transportation following agreement between two countries.
Trump expects Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel 'at the right time'
Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump estimates seven or eight or nine more countries will normalize relations with Israel.
Iran denies plotting to assassinate US ambassador
Trump: Any attack by Iran will be met with an attack on Iran that will be 1,000 times greater in magnitude!
PA: US trying to pass peace plan through Israeli normalization
PA foreign minister: US administration exploiting normalization agreements between Israel and the Arab countries to win extremists' votes.
IAEA inspectors to visit second Iran nuclear site in a few days
Head of UN's nuclear watchdog says inspectors will visit second of two Iranian sites where undeclared nuclear activity may have taken place.
Bahraini minister: Normalizing ties with Israel protects our interests
Bahrain's interior minister says normalizing ties with Israel strengthens the country's strategic partnership with the United States.
PA official: UAE, Bahrain deals serve Trump's and Netanyahu's interests
Deputy Fatah leader claims US-brokered normalization between Arab states and Israel intended for political interests of Trump and Netanyahu.
Report: Iran weighing assassination of US ambassador to South Africa
Iran reportedly weighing assassination attempt against American ambassador in retaliation for Soleimani elimination.
Iran says it has 1,044 active centrifuges at Fordow plant
Iran announced last year it would renew uranium enrichment activities at Fordow in response to US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.
Hungarian FM to attend signing of Israel's agreements with UAE and Bahrain
Peter Szijjarto will be the only EU diplomatic leader to attend signing ceremony for agreements between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain.
Israeli TV networks won't send reporters to Washington
Israel’s main television channels will not send reporters to cover signing of UAE agreement due to PM's decision to fly on private jet.
Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Aleppo
Syria’s air defense systems activated over Aleppo following air strike attributed to Israel.
Trump: Countries are lining up to make peace with Israel
US President says other countries will join the UAE-Israel normalization agreement to be signed next week.
Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz
Iran regularly holds military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, which it has threatened to close more than once.
Hezbollah allies denounce US sanctions
Political group allied with Hezbollah denounces US sanctions imposed against one of its senior members.
Arab League rejects PA demand to condemn Israel-UAE deal
Arab League fails to pass PA resolution which would have condemned the normalization deal between Israel and the UAE.
Saudi Arabia to permit all Israeli flights to fly over its airspace
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner says Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have agreed to open airspaces to all flights from Israel.
