Biden: We must stand up and speak out against anti-Semitism
Democratic presidential nominee issues statement on second anniversary of shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
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PA official to UN: Rescue the peace process
PA “foreign minister” urges Security Council to hold international peace conference.
Daughter of Lebanese President open to peace with Israel
Daughter of Lebanon's President Michel Aoun says she's open to peace treaty with Israel but the country must first solve economic problems.
Judge throws out lawsuit against Maryland's anti-BDS bill
Federal judge throws out CAIR's lawsuit seeking to block Maryland from enforcing its ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.
Hamas releases three Arabs arrested over Zoom conference with Israelis
Gaza’s Hamas authorities release three Palestinian Arabs who were jailed for holding an online video conference with Israeli participants.
US sanctions Iran's oil sector
Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.
Iran denies trying to meddle in US elections
Iran's Guardian Council: We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
Man charged for 'liking' picture of beheaded French teacher
22-year-old who "liked" gruesome Twitter picture showing Samuel Paty after he was murdered charged with glorifying terrorism.
Israel and UAE to cooperate on soccer
Maccabi Haifa and UAE's Al-Ain FC to meet for a friendly match in Abu Dhabi.
Bulgarian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will stay at home for any treatment after testing positive for coronavirus.
Bereaved father blasts BBC for giving platform to terrorist
Father of victim of 2001 Sbarro suicide bombing in Jerusalem condemns BBC for giving the terrorist who planned the attack a platform.
14 jihadists killed in US drone strike in Syria
US Army says it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwest Syria. Monitor says 14 jihadists killed.
Jewish leaders praise Albania for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition
Heads of Conference of Presidents say Albania's decision sets an example for other Muslim nations.
IDF strikes Hamas military targets
Attack comes in response to the firing of two rockets from Gaza toward Ashkelon.
US sanctions two Hezbollah officials
Nabil Qaouk and Hassan Al-Baghdadi sanctioned by US for being officials or leaders of Hezbollah, a US-designated terrorist organization.
PA to EU: Sanction Israel over construction in Judea and Samaria
PA envoy to the EU says sanctions against Israel are necessary since "it has not stopped its settlement activities".
Erekat undergoes test of respiratory system
Daughter of senior PLO official says her father underwent a bronchostomy to examine the condition of his respiratory system.
French government dissolves pro-Hamas group
French government issues order to dissolve Collective Cheikh Yassine, which is suspected of being tied to beheading last week near Paris.
Germany investigating recent knife attack as terror incident
Knife attack that killed one tourist and seriously injured another in Dresden in early October being treated as a terrorist attack.
Report: Sudan decides to normalize ties with Israel
Israel Hayom newspaper reports an official announcement on normalization of ties could come as soon as this weekend.
Iran records highest single-day toll of COVID-19 cases
Iran records more than 5,000 new infections and 322 deaths in one day.
Brazilian President endorses Trump
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro becomes latest world leader to endorsed US President.
France cracks down on pro-Hamas group after beheading
French President Emmanuel Macron says pro-Hamas group with ties to beheading of teacher will be dissolved.
'Security ties with Israel are on the table'
UAE Economy Minister hails agreement with Israel in interview with i24NEWS: It will open a lot of opportunities.
Syrian report: IDF attacked Hezbollah post near Quneitra
Syrian media reports Israeli attack on positions used by Syrian army and Hezbollah to gather intelligence on the IDF.
Erekat remains in critical but stable condition
Spokesperson for Hadassah Medical Center says senior PLO official was connected to an ECMO machine in order to support his lung function.
IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure
The attack was carried out in response to the rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel earlier in the evening.
Iran and Ukraine discuss compensation for downed plane
Iran hosts officials from Ukraine to discuss compensation for Kiev-bound passenger plane that Iran shot down in January.
Maryland Senator: Biden will always stand by Israel
Senator Ben Cardin speaks to members of Orthodox Jewish community, says Biden would be a "true trusted ally".
UAE government ratifies agreement with Israel
UAE government says agreement with Israel "reflects the Emirati approach based on moderation and the prevalence of the culture of dialogue."
Sudan's PM thanks Trump: This will help us get debt relief
Sudan begins transferring compensation money to US terrorist victims in exchange for its removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism.
French police raid Islamist network following beheading attack
French police carry out 40 raids of Islamist networks, three days after beheading of history teacher near Paris.
Ireland returns to coronavirus lockdown
Ireland will be the first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown, as Prime Minister issues nationwide "stay at home" order.
Italian PM announces new coronavirus restrictions
As part of the new measures, restaurants will have to close at midnight while amateur team sports are banned.
Iran's Defense Minister: Stage is set for us to buy arms
Iranian Minister of Defense: US tried to extend arms embargo, but its international influence has diminished.
Trump envoy: Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive
Trump's Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz says Trump's push for Israeli-Arab rapprochement is gaining momentum.
ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain
ISIS spokesman calls for attacks in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Israel's normalization accords with the UAE and Bahrain.
UN envoy condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria
UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov says Israeli construction will "undermine the achievement of the two-state solution".
Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue pleads guilty
Richard Holzer arrested in November 2019 by FBI over plot to attack Temple Emanuel in Pueblo.
Saudi FM: Normalization with Israel unlikely any time soon
Saudi Foreign Minister speaks at Washington think tank, says focus should be on resuming Israel-PA peace negotiations.
