Pelosi to make masks mandatory on the House floor
House Speaker announces she will soon make masks mandatory on the House floor, after a GOP lawmaker tested positive for COVID-19.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after non-surgical procedure
Supreme Court says 87-year-old judge hospitalized after a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier
During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.
Trump: The debate on hydroxychloroquine has become political
US President doubles down on his defense of using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19: It’s safe. It doesn’t cause problems.
IDF: No infiltration from Lebanon
IDF says there was no infiltration from Lebanon Following reports of a number of suspicious people near the border.
Biden to name running mate in August
Democratic presidential frontrunner has pledged in the past to pick a woman as his running mate.
British cat infected with coronavirus
Pet cat becomes first British animal to be infected with coronavirus.
PA: We'll continue to refuse tax revenues from Israel
PA cabinet leader stresses the PA will refuse to accept tax revenues from Israel despite its financial crisis.
Iranian government spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
Iranian government spokesman tests positive for the novel coronavirus. His overall condition is reportedly "satisfactory".
Lapid: Now isn't the time for an election, time to form a gov't without Netanyahu
Opposition leader: Netanyahu needs to resign. We can form a government within 48 hours.
PA confirms 335 new cases of COVID-19
The total number of cases in PA-assigned territories of Judea and Samaria is now 13,129.
US envoy: Failure to extend Iran arms embargo would cause conflict
US Special Representative for Iran: No one believes Iran should be able to freely buy and sell conventional weapons such as fighter jets.
Abbas: Sovereignty will eliminate any chance for peace
PA warns against application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says it will lead the region to chaos and violence.
Florida university passes resolution to combat anti-Semitism
Student senate at Florida State University passes resolution that would help to combat anti-Semitism on campus.
Jet which came too close to Iranian aircraft was American
Mahan Air pilot changes altitude to avoid collision with US fighter jet. Iran initially blamed the incident on Israel.
Abbas: Willing to resume peace talks if sovereignty is retracted
PA chairman says he is willing to return to peace negotiations with Israel as soon as it retracts sovereignty plan.
WHO chief rejects 'baseless' allegation by Pompeo
World Health Organization chief rejects claim by Secretary of State that he owed his position to a deal with China.
Former SS guard convicted of being accessory to murder
93-year-old Bruno Dey sentenced by court to two-year suspended sentence for being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp.
Iranian official: Natanz blast was caused by 'security breach'
Member of Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee says Natanz blast on July 2 was caused by "security breach".
Brazilian President again tests positive for COVID-19
The President has been in self-isolation since first testing positive for the virus on July 7.
Democratic Party's platform opposes sovereignty
Democratic Party releases draft 2020 platform which includes language opposing sovereignty and supporting rights of Palestinian Arabs.
Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in Sinai
Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in aerial and ground operations in Sinai town of Bir al-Abd.
PA urges UN to support Quartet-led coalition for Mideast peace
PA cabinet leader urges UN envoy to support Abbas' call for international peace conference.
Assad and allies win majority in parliamentary elections
In widely expected victory, Syrian President's party and allied candidates take 177 seats out of 250 in parliament.
Russia: There's still hope for Iran nuclear deal
Russian Foreign Minister says there is still a chance to bring 2015 deal "into a stable situation".
Former Nazi guard apologizes to Holocaust victims ahead of verdict
93-year-old Bruno Dey is accused of complicity in the murder of 5,230 people when he worked as an SS tower guard at the Stutthof camp.
PA records 468 new cases of coronavirus
PA's total number of coronavirus cases stands at 10,520, with 66 deaths and 2,095 recoveries.
Far-left French politician accuses Jews of killing Jesus
Jean-Luc Melenchon accuses Jews of deicide during a TV interview.
Ilhan Omar among prominent Muslims to endorse Biden
Several prominent Muslim American elected officials, including Minnesota's Ilhan Omar, endorse Biden for president in letter.
Jordan: Israeli sovereignty will have 'catastrophic repercussions'
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi: Sovereignty will have repercussions for both two-state solution and peace efforts.
CDC reports 67,574 new US coronavirus cases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tally finds that 139,659 people have died from COVID-19 in the US.
Rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone in broad daylight
Rare daytime rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits Iraq.
Jordanian court dissolves local Muslim Brotherhood branch
Jordan's top court says the country's branch of the Muslim Brotherhood failed to "rectify its legal status".
Hamas blocks two Saudi networks from operating in Gaza
Hamas blocks Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath from operating in Gaza over allegations of false reporting.
Report: Israeli water facilities attacked again
Two cyberattacks on Israeli water facilities occurred recently, causing no damage.
France: Dozens of gravestones vandalized with swastikas
About 20 gravestones in cemetery in Aude region vandalized with swastikas and the words “Death to Jews”.
Dutch inspectors threaten to fine store selling wine from Hebron as made in Israel
Dutch government inspectors say they will fine a store selling wine from Hebron that is labeled as made in Israel.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital
Supreme Court judge was hospitalized on Tuesday for treatment of a possible infection.
Abbas: We're willing to resume talks if Israel cancels sovereignty
PA chairman says he is ready to resume stalled peace talks but only if Israel stops its plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Justice Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after infection
87-year-old Supreme Court judge treated for possible infection and will stay in the hospital for a few days.