White House won't confirm Biden-Netanyahu meeting
"No meetings to speak to at this point", says White House official John Kirby when asked about reported meeting next week.
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Blinken:
Blinken: Palestinian issue will be part of Saudi normalization deal
Secretary of State: Saudis told US that solving the Palestinian Arab issue is an important part of any normalization deal with Israel.
UK Foreign Secretary:
UK Foreign Secretary: Abbas should condemn terror instead of spreading antisemitism
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly: I will make clear to PA leaders that there is no acceptance for brutality and terrorism.
Iran:
Iran: We're ready to negotiate with US based on 'September document'
Iran’s Foreign Minister says talks on revival of nuclear deal should be based on understandings reached last year.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: 'Immediate ceasefire declared in 'Palestinian refugee camp'
The ceasefire at Ain Al-Hilweh camp does not last long, as clashes break out again after several hours.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: International community is losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'
Rafael Grossi, head of International Atomic Energy Agency: There is a certain routinization of what is going on in Iran.
PA intellectuals blast Abbas over antisemitic comments
Leading Palestinian Arab intellectuals in open letter: Abbas does not represent the Palestinian people.
IRGC commander:
IRGC commander: Iran is producing a new generation of hypersonic missiles
Deputy IRGC commander warns Israel: Advances missiles can overcome your air defense systems.
Amid normalization talks:
Amid normalization talks: Israeli delegation visits Saudi Arabia for UNESCO conference
Israeli delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend UNESCO conference on world heritage sites.
Belgian MP blasts government's silence on Abbas' antisemitism
Belgian Member of Parliament Michael Freilich criticizes Belgian government over its failure to condemn PA chairman's antisemitic speech.
Former Miss Iraq blasts Abbas:
Former Miss Iraq blasts Abbas: Shame on every leader that gave money to this antisemite
Former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan blasts PA chairman as well as world leaders who have provided him with financial assistance.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Clashes resume in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Sidon
The Ain Al-Hilweh camp was just weeks ago rocked by deadly fighting between Fatah supporters and Islamists.
North Korea announces new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presides over unveiling ceremony of new submarine which is meant to strengthen the country's naval force.
US official:
US official: Still much work to do on Israeli-Saudi normalization
White House national security adviser says many elements of normalization are on the table but there is still much work to do.
'Adding fuel to the fire':
Rep. Schiff blasts Abbas' antisemitic speech: His remarks add fuel to the fire
Rep. Adam Schiff condemns PA chairman, who said Hitler killed Jews "because they dealt in usury and money".
Ukraine blasts Putin after latest comments on Zelenskyy
Ukraine fires back after Putin said that the West put Zelenskyy in charge “to cover up the glorification of Nazism”.
US National Security Adviser:
US National Security Adviser: No imminent breakthrough for Israeli-Saudi normalization
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Blinken's calls with Netanyahu and PA chairman Abbas do not indicate Saudi deal is near.
Iran:
Iran: Uncle of Mahsa Amini arrested ahead of anniversary of her death
The uncle's arrest comes as activists accuse the Iranian government of crackdown ahead of the anniversary of the death of Amini.
Putin at it again:
Putin at it again: West put ethnic Jew in charge of covering up glorification of Nazism
Russian President again makes controversial claim about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Jewish faith.
Biden to nominate top Emhoff aide as US envoy to UNESCO
Biden to nominate Courtney O’Donnell, who is acting chief of staff for second gentleman, as US representative to UN's cultural agency.
US warns:
US warns: Russia and North Korea to discuss arms negotiations
US says Kim will engage with Putin to continue actively advancing arms negotiations.
First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden administered COVID test after his wife's diagnosis and tests negative.
Sweden:
Sweden: Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning
Swedish police arrest two people and detained 10 after violent riot breaks out at protest involving a burning of the Quran in Malmo.
Iran sentences two female journalists to jail
Two female Iranian journalists to spend around a month behind bars after being convicted of "conspiracy" and "collusion".
Achievement for Israel:
Achievement for Israel: UN renews mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force
Mandate for UNIFIL renewed for another year with the text Israel had fought for.
Biden advisor seeks to visit Lebanon-Israel border dispute
US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, says Washington is looking into possibilities for solving border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.
Tunisian President:
Tunisian President: Normalization does not exist when it comes to Israel
Tunisian President Kais Saied meets foreign ambassadors, stresses importance of Jerusalem as capital of "Palestine".
Iranian weightlifter banned for life over handshake with Israeli
Iranian weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei given lifetime ban after shaking hands with an Israeli competitor at event in Poland.
Iran threatens Israel over air strikes in Syria
Iran’s Foreign Minister condemns air strike in Aleppo which was attributed to Israel, threatens retaliation.
In message to US:
North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill in message to US
North Korea conducts simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike, says the drill is a reaction to plans for a US nuclear attack.
Unilever beats lawsuit over Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Unilever that claimed it misled investors over Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria.
After strike blamed on Israel:
Syria's Aleppo airport resumes operations after air strike blamed on Israel
The Aleppo airport has several times been targeted by strikes blamed on Israel.
Iran's President:
Iran's President: The West failed to isolate Iran
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says his country continues to seek the lifting of sanctions that were imposed on it.
Wagner chief buried in quiet funeral
Yevgeny Prigozhin was among 10 people who died when his private jet crashed north of Moscow last week.
Iran:
Iran: Pop singer arrested for encouraging veil removal
Iranian police arrest pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi for releasing a song against women's compulsory wearing of the veil.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Arrest warrants for two Russians suspected of spying for Israel
Two Russian citizens suspected of spying for Israel referred to investigative military judge in Lebanon.
Nasrallah warns Netanyahu:
Nasrallah warns Netanyahu: There will be a response to any assassination in Lebanon
Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu’s threats against the deputy leader of Hamas' political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri.
FM responds to criticism:
FM responds to criticism: Shame that political opponents rush to react
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen responds to criticism directed at him after his meeting with the Foreign Minister of Libya was made public.
After meeting FM Cohen:
Libyan Foreign Minister suspended, leaves country after meeting Israeli Foreign Minister
Libya’s Foreign Ministry says the meeting between the two ministers “was accidental, unofficial, and not planned in advance.”
Papua New Guinea confirms:
Papua New Guinea confirms: Embassy in Jerusalem to open next week
Spokesperson for Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea says he will open an embassy in Jerusalem during a visit next week.
