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.
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Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
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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.
France to ban Muslim abaya dresses in schools
France's Education Minister announces ban on abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women.
Hamas terrorist killed in 'work accident' in central Gaza Strip
Member of Hamas' Qassam Brigades killed in explosion in Hamas facility in Deir al-Balah.
Biden:
Biden: I'm not surprised by reports of Prigozhin's death
Biden when asked about Wagner Group chief's death: There is not much that happens in Russia that Putin is not behind.
North Korea fails in second attempt to launch a rocket
North Korea's aerospace agency announces the country will conduct a third attempt in October.
Israeli goods found in commercial centers in Lebanon
Lebanon's Ministry of National Defense investigating how goods produced by "Israeli enemy" reached the shelves of stores in the country.
'Horrific acts':
Canada condemns terrorist attacks against Israelis: Horrific acts
Canadian Embassy in Israel expresses concern over recent attacks against Israelis, extends condolences to victims.
Austria announces:
Austria announces: Redesign of Hitler's birth house will go ahead as planned
Construction to convert Nazi leader's birth home to a police station is scheduled to start on October 2, says Austria's interior ministry.
Again:
Again: US equates Burqa incident to Palestinian Arab terrorism
US Ambassador to the UN expresses concern over terrorist attacks against Israelis but also condemns "terror attack by settlers in Burqa".
North Korea plans another satellite launch
Japanese Coast Guard says North Korea plans to launch a satellite between August 24 and 31. A launch this past May failed.
Los Angeles:
Police investigating burglaries of kosher restaurants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Police Department says five kosher restaurants were burglarized n the Pico-Robertson neighborhood on Saturday.
Following Quran burnings:
Iran summons Swedish and Danish representatives following Quran burnings
Iran says it the Swedish and Danish governments are fully responsible for desecrations of the Quran in those countries.
North Korean leader oversees test of strategic cruise missiles
Kim Jong Un visits navy fleet, inspects test of strategic missiles aboard a warship.
UN officials:
UN officials: Militants still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon 'refugee camp'
UN officials say militants are still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon’s largest “Palestinian refugee camp”, two weeks after clashes there.
Blinken to Dermer:
Blinken to Dermer: Israel and Palestinians should take steps to de-escalate tensions
Secretary of State meets Minister for Strategic Affairs in Washington.
Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia:
Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia: We continue to support Palestine
Iranian Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia, says Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict is "the most important issue in the Islamic world."
Following Quran burnings:
Sweden raises terrorist alert to second highest level following Quran burnings
Sweden's security service raises terrorist alert from 3 to 4, says it thwarted attacks after Quran burnings angered the Muslim world.
Movie set shooting:
Movie set shooting: New forensics report could lead to new charges against Alec Baldwin
New forensics report alleges Baldwin pulled on the trigger of the gun that discharged on the set of the film "Rust" in New Mexico.
New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices
New York City cites security concerns in joining a number of US states and cities in banning the app.
UN experts:
UN experts: ISIS still has thousands of members in Syria and Iraq
UN experts say in new report that ISIS fighters pose the most serious terrorist threat in Afghanistan today.
Japan provides $1 million for Jenin rehabilitation
Government of Japan announces emergency grant aid of $1 million to Jenin following recent Israeli counterterrorism operation.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
Iranian Foreign Minister: No link between prisoner swap and release of frozen money
Iranian Foreign Minister rejects any link between prisoner swap with the US and recent release of frozen assets in South Korea.
Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran burning incidents
Senior Swedish official calls Swedes abroad and businesses linked to Sweden to “observe increased vigilance and caution”.
Egypt, Jordan, PA leaders discuss Israel-Saudi normalization
Possible normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia discussed in meeting between President Al-Sisi, King Abdullah II, and Abbas.
Former Algerian minister:
Former Algerian minister claims: Tunisia planning to normalize ties with Israel
Despite there being no indication of it, former Algerian minister claims Israeli representatives recently visited Tunisia.
North Korean leader visits missile production plant
The visit comes days after Kim Jong Un dismissed the military's top general and called for more preparations for war.
Iran:
Iran: Journalist who interviewed Amini's father freed from jail
Iranian journalist who was jailed after interviewing father of woman whose death sparked protests says she has been released.
Michigan Democrat apologizes for Israel visit
Senator Sylvia Santana apologizes for her recent visit to Israel after it caused an uproar among her Arab and Muslim constituents.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Sweden's embassy in Beirut
The attack on the embassy comes amid outrage in the Muslim world over incidents of Quran burning in Sweden.
Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:
White supremacist arrested over threats to jury in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Self-proclaimed white supremacist arrested after federal prosecutors said he threatened jury and witnesses in trial of Robert Bowers.
Assad:
Assad: Israeli strikes will continue as long as Israel is an enemy
Syrian President on alleged Israeli strikes: They are directed against the Syrian army under the pretext of the Iranian presence.
Iran:
Iran: We can build a supersonic cruise missile
Iran claims it has the technology to build supersonic cruise missile, amid tensions with the US in the Persian Gulf.
