Egypt to hold presidential election in December
Egypt to hold presidential election over three days in December, but Sisi is highly likely to remain in power until 2030.
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Iran claims:
Iran claims: We have missiles that can hit Israel
Iranian official claims the country has "Israel-striker" missiles that can hit the Jewish state.
State Department:
State Department: No decision has yet about Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program'
State Department spokesperson says a determination on Israel's candidacy for the Visa Waiver Program will be made "in the coming days".
US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military
The $500 million sale will fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military.
UN chief to visit PA in October
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informs PA chairman he will visit the region in October.
Adidas CEO:
Adidas CEO: I don't think Kanye West meant the antisemitic remarks he made
Adidas CEO says he doubts rapper Kanye West “meant what he said” when he made antisemitic remarks that caused Adidas to cut ties with him.
Tunisia’s Djerba added to UNSECO World Heritage list
The resort island is home to the Ghriba synagogue, to which thousands of Jews flock every year on Lag Ba'Omer.
Erdogan: I intend to visit Israel soon
Turkish President meets Jewish leaders in New York, says he is very excited about his country's normalization with Israel.
Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut
Embassy spokesperson says there were no injuries in the incident and the facility is safe.
Prime Minister’s Office:
Prime Minister’s Office: Biden-Netanyahu meeting mostly dealt with Israel-Saudi peace
Prime Minister’s Office summarizes meeting between Netanyahu and Biden: A good and friendly private conversation.
Report:
Report: Turkey supports Israeli-Saudi normalization
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells journalists his country supports attempts to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses US of violating 2015 nuclear deal.
Netanyahu meets Erdogan:
Netanyahu meets Erdogan: Our ties are improving
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Turkish President at UN General Assembly. PM's office: They discussed Israeli-Saudi normalization.
Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors
US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.
Rep. Nadler blasts Trump:
Rep. Nadler blasts Trump: Your antisemitism is loud and clear
Rep. Jerry Nadler rips Trump over his criticism of liberal Jews in a post on Rosh Hashanah.
Message to Israel?
Message to Israel? Saudi FM: The two-state solution must return to the forefront
Saudi foreign minister says there will be no solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict without an independent Palestinian state.
EU to Iran:
EU to Iran: Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors
European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Belgian court sentences 2016 Brussels terrorists
Men found guilty of involvement in 2016 Islamist bombings in Brussels handed sentences ranging from 20 years to life in jail.
After latest fighting:
After latest fighting: Another ceasefire declared in Lebanese 'Palestinian refugee camp'
Previous ceasefires at the Ain Al-Hilweh camp near Sidon had collapsed within hours.
Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.
Despite concerns:
US approves most military assistance to Egypt despite concerns over human rights
US approves $1.215 billion aid package to Egypt, withholds $85 million related to release of political prisoners.
PA politicians livid at academics who criticized Abbas
Palestinian Arab politicians blast academics who wrote open letter criticizing PA chairman's antisemitic speech.
UN Human Rights Commissioner blasts Musk's campaign against ADL
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges online platforms such as X to do more to battle hate speech.
US to withhold military aid from Egypt
US plans to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to its failure to meet conditions on political prisoners and other issues.
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.
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”.
