During Abbas visit:
China establishes 'strategic partnership' with PA during Mahmoud Abbas' visit
PA chairman welcomed with full military honors in Beijing, as China seeks to deepen its involvement in the Middle East.
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez running for President
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files paperwork to run for president, joins crowded Republican field.
Saudi official:
Saudi official: Our position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains unchanged
Saudi Arabian official says issue of Palestinian Arab rights must be solved before normalization with Israel.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel attacked in Damascus, air defense systems activated
Media in Syria report explosions in the vicinity of the capital. Air defense systems reportedly intercepted most of the missiles.
US official:
US official: We're not discussing interim deal with Iran
US official says Washington has told Tehran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate.
Iran:
Iran: We held indirect talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms indirect talks with the US in Oman, but stresses Iran isn't interested in an interim deal.
WJC welcomes US return to UNESCO
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder: UNESCO has made an immeasurable impact on the world stage.
White House:
White House: We've long made clear our concerns about additional settlements
US on reports that Israel will approve 4,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria: We don’t want to see steps that only increase tensions.
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia: Three executed over murder and creating 'terrorist cell'
Since the start of the year, Saudi authorities have executed 52 people, including 20 for terrorism-related offenses.
Report:
Report: US informs UNESCO it plans to rejoin the agency
The Trump administration withdrew US membership from the UN's cultural agency in protest of its ongoing anti-Israel bias.
Kosovo's parliament endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism
79 MPs from Kosovo's parliament endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi FM: Normalization is beneficial, but peace for Palestinians is also needed
Saudi Foreign Minister reiterates kingdom's position that normalization with Israel must also include solution to the conflict with the PA.
Trump:
Trump: I've been indicted in classified documents probe
Former US President says he has been indicted in the case of the classified documents that were found in his Florida estate.
US and Iran deny an interim deal is near
United States and Iran both deny reports that they are nearing an interim nuclear deal.
State Department:
State Department: Blinken underscored US ironclad commitment to Israel’s security
Following conversation between Netanyahu and Blinken, Secretary of State says he and the PM discussed "areas of mutual interest".
Blinken in Saudi Arabia:
Blinken in Saudi Arabia: US committed to its Gulf Arab partners
Secretary of State Antony speaks to diplomats in Riyadh, a day after meeting Saudi Crown Prince.
Report:
Report: Israel mulling recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara
Officials say Israeli government mulling the move which could lead to full upgrade of ties. Foreign Ministry won't comment.
Turkey:
Turkey: Teen who drew moustache on Erdogan poster jailed
16-year-old accused of "insulting the President" after drawing a moustache on an election campaign poster showing Erdogan.
Normalization on the agenda:
Normalization on the agenda: Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince
US official says the two discussed a full range of issues, including potential normalization of ties with Israel.
State Department:
State Department: Roger Waters has a long track record of using antisemitic tropes
US government joins accusations of antisemitism against Roger Waters after he wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert.
Seven years later:
Seven years later: Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia
Iran to reopen embassy and consulate general in Saudi Arabia in wake of normalization deal signed in March.
Germany:
Germany: Prominent AfD member charged with using Nazi slogan
German prosecutors charge Alternative for Germany member Bjoern Hoecke with using a banned Nazi slogan in an election campaign.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief responds to Netanyahu: We will never politicize our work in Iran
Rafael Grossi pushes back on Israel’s claims that his agency capitulated to Iranian pressure.
US Senator:
US Senator: Declassify government report on Abu Aqleh's death
Senator Chris Van Hollen says US Security Coordinator's report on Al Jazeera reporter's death contains important insights.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Backing down from stance on Israel would be a mistake
Iran’s Supreme Leader defends tough approach to the West: Compromise would only invite further hostility.
Watch:
Watch: New York Governor marches in Celebrate Israel Parade
Governor Kathy Hochul: Grateful to march with New York’s Jewish community.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Judge accuses five Hezbollah members of killing UN peacekeeper
Irish peacekeeper Sean Rooney, a member of UNIFIL, was killed in December when his vehicle was attacked in southern Lebanon.
Anti-BDS legislation
Arkansas pays Jewish doctor who refused to pledge not to boycott Israel
The state had previously refused to pay the doctor due to the fact that he refused to comply with the state's anti-BDS legislation.
Amid concerns over Iran:
Amid concerns over Iran: Biden's national security adviser meets Israeli officials
Jake Sullivan hosts Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister Ron Dermer, discusses enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
After ties cut with Kanye West:
After cutting ties with Kanye West: Adidas selling some remaining Yeezy shoes
Some of the proceeds will be donated to social justice organizations, such as the Anti-Defamation League.
IAEA:
IAEA: Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries on nuclear program
IAEA closes two probes over uranium found at Iranian nuclear sites.
Turkey:
Turkey: Opposition TV channels probed over election coverage
Turkey's broadcasting watchdog launches inquiry into six opposition TV channels for "insulting the public" during runoff coverage.
Prosecutors:
Tree of Life attack: Shooter looked for Jewish worshipers to kill, say prosecutors
Robert Bowers "methodically tracked down victims", prosecutors say in opening arguments of his trial.
North Korea fires 'space satellite'
The launch comes a day after North Korea confirmed it will launch a reconnaissance satellite in June.
Khamenei warns Oman against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Oman’s Sultan, warns him about the “dangers” of Israel’s presence in the region.
Pencil belonging to Hitler to be auctioned off in Belfast
Bloomfield Auctions in east Belfast to auction silver-plated pencil believe to have been given to Hitler from his partner Eva Braun.
Abbas' spokesman:
Abbas' spokesman: All Israeli occupation settlements are illegal
PA blasts relocation of the Homesh Yeshiva, claims “that all Israeli settlements in Palestine are illegal.”
North Korea confirms:
North Korea confirms: We will launch a satellite in June
Pyongyang claims the move is necessary in order to track "the dangerous military acts of the US".
Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill
The bill would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years for providing UAVs to Russia.
North Korea notifies Japan of intent to launch satellite
Pyongyang informs Japan's coastguard that a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11.