PA launches COVID vaccination campaign
PA's vaccination campaign made possible after Israeli transfer of 2,000 doses of Moderna’s vaccine.
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Italy's Liguria region blacklists Hezbollah
Israeli Embassy in Italy welcomes Liguria region's move to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear deal
State Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.
'It's not surprising Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet'
White House press secretary downplays fact that Biden hasn't yet spoken to PM: He hasn't called every foreign leader yet.
Abbas extends COVID state of emergency
PA chairman extends state of emergency which was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by 30 days.
Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket
Iranian state TV says country's newest satellite-carrying rocket is able to reach a height of 500 kilometers.
Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US
Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU foreign policy chief can coordinate actions taken by both the US and Iran to return to 2015 deal.
Kushner and his deputy nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Jared Kushner and his deputy, Avi Berkowitz, nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for their role in Abraham Accords.
Daniel Pearl's family to challenge order to release his murderers
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled last week that the four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Pearl should go free.
Lockdown extended until Friday morning
Cabinet reaches compromise after lengthy argument between Netanyahu and Gantz over how long to extend the lockdown.
Jordan's King calls on Israel to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs
King Abdullah II says Israel's failure to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinian Arabs is counterproductive.
Poll: Sa'ar weakens, Huldai does not pass the threshold
Israel Hayom poll: Likud has 28 seats, Yamina led by Bennett has 11. Jewish Home, Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit do not pass threshold.
Top Pakistani court rules Daniel Pearl's killers should go free
Secretary of State Blinken denounces ruling: We are committed to securing justice for the Pearl family and holding terrorists accountable.
Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams
Israel will deliver vaccines for about 1,000 PA medical workers to prevent collapse of PA's healthcare system.
Montreal borough adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Borough of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce makes IHRA definition the official guideline for determining what constitutes anti-Semitism.
Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct
US Secretary of State speaks with Israel's Foreign Minister, tells reporters that Iran must resume complying with the Iran deal.
Blinken: We very much support the Abraham Accords
Secretary of State explains halt of F-35 sale to UAE is a typical move when a new administration comes in.
Abbas archrival denied opportunity to run with Fatah
Fatah movement turns down proposal made by Mohammed Dahlan to run on a joint list in the upcoming elections.
France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal
French official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement.
Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference
Russian Foreign Minister proposes Middle East peace conference to be held in the spring or in the summer.
Amir Peretz leaves Labor but will remain in government
Peretz informs new Labor leader Merav Michaeli that he will be terminating his membership in the Labor Party but will continue as minister.
Biden admin to review Trump sanctions on ICC
Biden administration plans to “thoroughly review” sanctions imposed by previous administration on ICC prosecutors.
Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran
US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves Blinken nomination
Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes 15 to 3 to approve nomination of Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state.
Israeli Intelligence Minister visits Sudan
Minister of Intelligence Eli Cohen visits Khartoum, becoming the visit Israeli minister to visit Sudan.
Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran
French President and US President speak for the first time, agree to act together for peace in the Middle East.
Democratic lawmakers criticize Israel over vaccines for PA
Two Democratic lawmakers say Israel should distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to Palestinian Arabs.
Huldai: I will lead the center-left
Chairman of The Israelis party unfazed by poor performance in the polls, does not rule out coalition with Bennett.
Mexican President tests positive for COVID-19
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he is under medical treatment and experiencing mild symptoms.
PA to purchase doses of Russian vaccine
PA will purchase about 100,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, its envoy to Moscow says.
Austria presents strategy on fighting anti-Semitism
Plan includes improving protection of synagogues, improved education about Judaism and stricter prosecution of hate crimes.
Syria claims Israel conducted air strike in the Hama area
Syrian military source says the country's air defense systems intercepted the missiles and downed most of them.
Israel and Morocco sign agreement on direct flights
The two countries agreed to normalize ties in a US-brokered agreement at the start of December.
PA cabinet leader: Abbas will be our candidate in the elections
Mohammad Shtayyeh confirms that PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas will be Fatah’s candidate in the elections expected to be held in July.
Iran's FM: Trump is relegated to the dustbin of history
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif celebrates end of Trump's term.
UAE signs agreement to purchase F-35s from US
UAE and US sign agreement on sale of F-35 jets and armed drones just before Trump leaves office.
'Iran must resume compliance with significant nuclear constraints'
In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.
Biden: Trump wrote a 'very generous letter'
President Biden tells reporters former President left him a “very generous” letter, but won't provide details.
Biden signs executive orders, reverses key Trump policies
New President signs more than a dozen executive actions cancelling predecessor's policies, just hours after arriving at the White House.
Tlaib: Israel is a racist state
Muslim congresswoman accuses Israel of racism due to its failure to offer coronavirus vaccines to Palestinian Arabs.
