Rouhani: Lifting the arms embargo on Iran is an obvious right
Iranian President warns of unspecified steps Iran could take if the UN arms embargo is extended.
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Abbas spokesman blasts Friedman over support for sovereignty
PA chairman's spokesman threatens "serious steps" if Israel applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Biden: Keep 'two-state solution' alive
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee: US should press Israel not to apply sovereignty so as not to jeopardize the two-state solution.
Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution
Trump vetoes "insulting" resolution aimed at constraining his ability to take military action against Iran.
Supreme Court rules:
Green light for Netanyahu-Gantz government
Supreme Court judges reject petitions seeking to prevent Binyamin Netanyahu from forming the next government.
Netanyahu demands Communications, Sports Ministry in exchange for Health Ministry
Netanyahu reportedly demanding Communications or Culture and Sports Ministry from Blue and White in exchange for Health Ministry.
PA eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh announces partial ease on lockdown restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Cardin won't sign colleagues’ letter against sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
Maryland Senator: US-Israel relations must remain strong even when we disagree with the policies of the Israeli government.
Top US general: Unknown if coronavirus came from China lab
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says US still investigating origin of coronavirus.
Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas posts
Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol region. IDF retaliates by attacking Hamas posts.
Lebanon summons German ambassador over Hezbollah ban
Lebanon protests Germany's decision to ban the Hezbollah organization.
Iran calls off Al-Quds Day rallies due to coronavirus
Al-Quds Day is marked throughout the world with rallies used to incite against Israelis and Jews
Intel purchases Israeli startup Moovit
Intel buys Israeli urban mobility startup Moovit for $900 million.
Nasrallah: Germany caved to US pressure
Hezbollah leader condemns Germany's ban on his group, insists Hezbollah is not active in the country.
Abbas extends coronavirus state of emergency
PA chairman extends the state of emergency announced to curb the spread of COVID-19 for another month.
Syria claims Israel carried out air strike
Syrian media claims Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike on a scientific research center in Aleppo.
Iran to reopen some mosques following drop in coronavirus deaths
Iranian President says mosques will reopen in 132 counties, after officials report drop in number of deaths from coronavirus.
Trump confident there will be coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year
Trump says his administration is confident the United States will have a vaccine for the novel coronavirus by the end of the year.
CDC reports 1,122,486 cases of coronavirus in the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the death toll from COVID-19 was 65,735 as of Saturday.
Report: China covered up extent of coronavirus outbreak
US intelligence report says officials believe China covered up extent of coronavirus outbreak in order to stock up on medical supplies.
Israel's fatalities from coronavirus reach 232
The number of new cases in the last 24 hours is the lowest in a month and a half.
Danish police arrest terror suspect in Copenhagen
Danish police carry out raid in Copenhagen, arrest man suspected of planning “one or several attacks.”
At least 10 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai explosion
Explosion hits military armored convoy in the Sinai Peninsula, causing at least 10 casualties among soldiers.
Arab League: Sovereignty would be a 'war crime' against Palestinians
Arab League condemns unity government deal which says sovereignty in Judea and Samaria could be applied in July.
European ambassadors angered over sovereignty move
A group of 10 European ambassadors warn Israel that sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would destabilize the region.
Syria claims: Israel attacked in Quneitra region
Syrian media reports that Israel launched an air strike on targets in the Quneitra region.
Pompeo: We haven’t seen Kim
Secretary of State says US is watching reports about the health of North Korean leader.
Iran warns US: 'Severe' response if our territorial waters our violated
Spokesman for Iranian army says US is "causing disturbance" in the Gulf, warns of retaliation.
Pompeo: We'll use all means to extend UN arms embargo on Iran
Secretary of State says US will not allow UN ban on selling conventional weapons to Iran to expire on October.
Biden: I will keep the US embassy in Jerusalem
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee says he disagrees with manner US embassy was relocated but wouldn't move it back.
Coronavirus death toll rises to 215
Ministry of Health updates that the number of recoveries from the virus continues to be higher than the number of cases.
Biden adviser: He's opposed to annexation, will keep embassy in Jerusalem
Senior foreign policy adviser to presumptive Democratic nominee: Biden is against annexation, would try to revive two-state solution.
Canadian Conservative leader: We are proud to be strong allies of Israel
Andrew Scheer, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party: May Israel be blessed with peace, health and prosperity.
PA condemns State Department comments on sovereignty
PA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.
Officials: Kim could be hiding over fear of coronavirus
South Korean minister and US sources say that fear of coronavirus could be keeping North Korean leader out of public sight.
US records one millionth coronavirus case
The US death toll from COVID-19 is 58,351, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Ramming attack near Paris investigated as terrorist attack
Man who slammed his car into police cars and motorcycles reportedly pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Watch: Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden
Former Secretary of State endorses Biden: This is a moment where we need a leader like Joe Biden.
Iranian military: We will never be a source of conflict
Iran's military tries to ease tensions after several high-seas incidents involving US forces.
Clashes in Lebanon amid crash in local currency
Clashes break out in city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon as protesters smashed fronts of banks, set fire to an army vehicle.
