Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany to be designated as PM
Mustapha Adib to be designated Lebanese Prime Minister after winning support of major parties to form a new government.
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Rouhani: IAEA has important responsibility in keeping nuclear deal
Iranian president hails agreement in which his country agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear sites.
Rockets fired toward Israel, IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Six rockets fired from Gaza towards Israeli territory shortly after IDF attacks infrastructure and Hamas military post.
Gaza reports 40 new cases of coronavirus
Total number of cases in Gaza stands at 117, including 80 in population concentrations and 37 in isolation centers.
IAEA chief: Iran will grant access to nuclear sites 'very soon'
Iran agrees to grant IAEA access to two suspected secret nuclear sites.
Kamala Harris: Biden will not condition aid to Israel
Democratic VP nominee speaks to Jewish donors, says Biden administration would "sustain our unbreakable commitment to Israel’s security".
Terror victim Rabbi Shai Ohayon laid to rest
About 200 people seek to take part in the funeral, but only 40 of them allowed to attend due to coronavirus restrictions.
IDF attacks Hezbollah targets following incident on northern border
IDF aircraft attack Hezbollah targets following incident on the northern border in which IDF forces were fired upon.
UN Security Council rejects US request to restore Iran sanctions
President of UN Security Council rejects Trump administration’s demand to "snapback" sanctions imposed on Islamic Republic.
IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza
Attack in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.
Abbas: Peace can't be achieved by bypassing Palestinians
PA chairman meets British Foreign Secretary, says Israeli normalization with Arab states will not result in peace.
US officials hope for development in Israel-Sudan relations
US officials tell Israeli TV channel the administration wants to see Israel and Sudan normalize ties.
Iranian presidential election set for June 2021
Iran’s constitutional watchdog sets June 18, 2021 as date for presidential election in which Hassan Rouhani's successor will be elected.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Attack comes in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.
Hamas announces 48-hour curfew following COVID-19 cases in Gaza
Hamas-run “Health Ministry” announces 48-hour curfew after four members of same family test positive for coronavirus.
Iran: IAEA chief's visit has nothing to do with US 'snapback'
Iran insists this week's visit by head of UN’s atomic watchdog agency has nothing to do with US “snapback” push.
IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza
Attack carried out in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza toward Israel.
Moroccan PM rejects normalization with Israel
Moroccan PM says normalization with Israel "emboldens it to go further in breaching the rights of Palestinians".
Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful
Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.
Rocket fired toward Sderot, IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza
Rocket fired at Sderot may have hit a home in the city. At the same time, the IDF attacked a Hamas military compound.
Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Germany, France and Britain say the US ceased to be a participant in Iran deal and as such cannot push for sanctions snapback mechanism.
Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Netanyahu: Responsible countries should support the US in seeking a real solution, one that will prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.
US officially asks UN to activate Iran 'snapback'
US initiates the restoration of UN sanctions on Iran lifted in 2013. Israel welcomes the move.
Palestinian Arabs protest Israel-UAE agreement
Members of both Hamas and Fatah take part in protest against Israel-UAE normalization agreement.
Pompeo vows to sanction countries which oppose Iran 'snapback'
Secretary of State says US will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any nation that opposes its effort to "snapback" sanctions on Iran.
Trump expects Saudi Arabia to join Israel-UAE agreement
Trump calls UAE-Israel accord a good deal, says “countries that you wouldn’t even believe want to come into that deal.”
Report: Hezbollah received ammonium nitrate from Iran
German newspaper reports Hezbollah received from Iran many supplies of substance that caused Beirut explosion.
IDF attacks Hamas military positions in Gaza
Attack carried out in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.
Trump directs Pompeo to activate 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Pompeo to travel to New York on Thursday to seek a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.
Abbas: Israel-UAE agreement 'a stab in the back'
PA chairman: Emiratis are denying the rights of the Palestinian people.
Sudan 'astonished' by spokesman's remarks about contacts with Israel
Sudan's Foreign Ministry says issue of relations with Israel was not discussed in any way.
US welcomes conviction of Hezbollah member
Pompeo welcomes UN tribunal's conviction of Hezbollah member in assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister.
IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza
Attack carried out in response to rocket fire and firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.
Lebanon's customs chief arrested in connection with Beirut blast
Head of Lebanon's customs authority formally arrested after being questioned over explosion in Beirut.
Trump rips Ilhan Omar: She's a horrible woman who hates our country
Trump criticizes Minnesota lawmaker who is known for her anti-Israel statements.
IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza
Attack was carried out in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza toward Israeli territory.
Pompeo: I hope one day there is peace between Lebanon and Israel
Secretary of State praises Tel Aviv for illuminating City Hall with the Lebanese flag following the recent Beirut explosion.
Iranian chief of staff to UAE: Revise agreement with Israel
Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says Iran will change its approach to UAE following the agreement with Israel.
PA official: We'll adopt 'robust' policy against Israel-UAE deal
Abbas spokesman says normalization between Israel and UAE "is a violation against the Palestinians' rights as well as Jerusalem".
French President calls for Israel-PA talks
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to PA chairman, says he is determined "to work for peace in the Middle East".
