Biden: I'll rejoin WHO on my first day as President
Democratic presidential frontrunner renounces Trump's decision to withdraw from World Health Organization.
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German prosecutors demand jail time for former Nazi concentration camp guard
93-year-old Bruno Dey accused of complicity in the murder of 5,230 people at the Stutthof camp.
Brazilian President undergoes another coronavirus test
Brazilian President says he has undergone another test for coronavirus following reports he has COVID-19 symptoms.
North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with US
Senior North Korean official dismisses comments by South Korean President that another summit between Kim and Trump is in the works.
PA reports 472 new cases of coronavirus
The total number of COVID-19 cases in PA-assigned territories is 4,722 with 20 deaths.
PA building international coalition to block sovereignty
PLO secretary-general says PA working with several countries to establish international coalition against Israeli sovereignty plan.
Report: Israel behind attack on Natanz nuclear complex
Middle Eastern intelligence official says Israel attacked the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran using a powerful bomb.
US to send remdesivir to COVID-19 hotspots
Department of Health and Human Services to send supply of coronavirus drug remdesivir to areas that need it most.
IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure
IAF fighter jets and helicopters attack Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.
Abbas adviser: 'Collusion' between US and Israel must be exposed
PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath says Arabs are ready to confront any "Israeli annexation".
Report: Switzerland offers to mediate between Israel and PA
Swiss President reportedly offers to host diplomatic summit in which Israel and PA will try to resume negotiations.
'Palestinian refugees' in Lebanon protest sovereignty
Arabs listed as "Palestinian refugees" say Palestinian Arabs will remain united in face of Israeli sovereignty plans.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum reopens
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum reopens to the public after nearly four months under a coronavirus lockdown.
Families of American terror victims: Suspend aid to Jordan
Families of three US soldiers slain by Jordanian soldier call on Congress to suspend aid to Jordan until it extradites the killer.
PA announces five-day lockdown amid spike in coronavirus cases
PA announces that all governorates in Judea and Samaria will be closed for five days due to rise in new cases of COVID-19.
Vatican summons Israeli, US ambassadors to express concern over sovereignty
In a highly unusual move, Vatican summons both US and Israeli ambassadors to express concern about possible sovereignty move by Israel.
Pompeo: Failure to extend Iran arms embargo will threaten the region
US Secretary of State urges the UN Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran which is due to expire in October.
Report: US pushing Israel to make gesture to PA
US administration reportedly pressing Israel to make a significant gesture towards the Palestinian Authority in exchange for sovereignty.
Zarif: Renewal of arms embargo will end nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says the preservation of the 2015 nuclear deal depends on the scheduled end of a UN arms embargo on his country.
Sanders signs letter calling for halting of aid to Israel
Vermont Senator adds his name to letter spearheaded by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez against Israel's sovereignty plans.
Bahrain supports US efforts to renew Iranian arms embargo
US envoy meets Bahraini Foreign Minister, who expresses support for US efforts to renew the UN arms embargo on Iran.
PA willing to renew peace talks with Israel
PA counter-proposal to Trump’s plan says it is prepared to agree to "minor" territorial concessions.
Interpol rejects Iranian request to help in arresting Trump
Interpol says its guidelines for notices forbids it from "any intervention or activities of a political" nature.
Four House Democrats to Pompeo: Cut aid to Israel if it applies sovereignty
Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib among signatories to letter to Pompeo calling for cutting of aid to Israel should it go through with sovereignty.
Jordan to Israel: We will oppose even limited sovereignty move
Jordanian government reportedly makes clear to Israel that it will oppose even a limited application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
UK Labour lawmaker calls for boycott of 'settlement products'
Lawmaker for Britain’s Labour party says UK should boycott products from Judea and Samaria if Israel goes ahead with sovereignty plan.
Missile exploded near convoy of former Lebanese PM
Saudi TV station reports that a missile exploded earlier this month near the convoy of Saad Hariri.
Netanyahu: Trump's vision puts two-state illusion to rest
PM at CUFI virtual summit: I encourage the Palestinians not to lose another opportunity. They should sit down and negotiate in good faith.
Danon: Iranian weaponry are freely transported throughout the Middle East
Israeli ambassador to the UN warns Security Council about the dangers of not renewing Iranian arms embargo set to expire in October.
UN envoy: Sovereignty will ignite a regional conflict
UN's Middle East envoy warns that sovereignty over Judea and Samaria could do irrevocable damage to Israeli-Palestinian relations.
ICC could decide on war crimes probe against Israel 'within days'
Israeli officials preparing for ICC decision on whether it can open an investigation into potential war crimes committed by Israel.
Hamas: Sovereignty would be a 'declaration of war'
Hamas terrorist organization says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would prompt a war with Palestinian Arabs.
Iraqi security forces raid Iranian-backed militia's headquarters
Iraqi security forces raid headquarters belonging to the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, seize rockets and detain commanders.
Explosion heard east of Tehran
Large explosion heard east of the Iranian capital. Local authorities are investigating.
Companies in Israel and UAE to fight coronavirus
Companies in the United Arab Emirates and Israel to join forces to research and develop technology to fight COVID-19.
532 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours
Health Ministry reports that the number of coronavirus cases is greater than 460 for just the second time since April 9.
Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes
Iranian President demands Washington apologize for exiting 2015 nuclear deal and compensate Tehran.
Abbas: Any Israeli application of sovereignty is 'null and void'
PA chairman: If Israel implements sovereignty plan, it will have to undertake its responsibilities over the area.
Pompeo: Iran sanctions could return if arms embargo isn't extended
Secretary of State warns of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if Security Council fails to extend arms embargo.
State Department: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violence
Annual US State Department report says PA chairman has failed to consistently maintain a stance regarding non-violence.