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Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term
US top infectious disease expert, 81, says he plans to retire before January of 2025.
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Zehava Galon to announce return to politics
Former Meretz chairwoman expected to announce that she will run for the party leadership against Yair Golan.
Jury to decide on death sentence for Parkland shooter
Nikolas Cruz, who attacked high school in Parkland, Florida, returns to court for penalty phase of his case.
Abbas thanks Saudi leaders for backing two-state solution
PA chairman writes Saudi King and Crown Prince, thanks them for backing Palestinian cause during summit with Biden.
Macron warns:
Macron warns: Antisemitism is stronger and more rampant
French President warns that "we are not finished with antisemitism" during commemoration of victims of the Holocaust.
Abbas to meet Macron in Paris
PA chairman set to discuss peace process and PA elections with French President during July 20 meeting.
Ahead of normalization?
Saudi Arabia to open airspace to all carriers
No specific mention of Israel, but Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority announces the Kingdom's airspace will be opened for all air carriers.
Ben & Jerry's, parent company seek mediation over Israel dispute
Ben & Jerry's and Unilever to seek mediation over the sale of the ice cream maker's Israeli business to local licensee.
Iran:
Iran: No regional security as long as US protects the security of fake Israel
Iran fires back after Biden and Lapid sign declaration pledging to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
B'nai Brith urges Canadian provinces to join International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
In wake of New Zealand joining IHRA, B'nai Brith Canada calls on all Canadian provinces to follow suit.
Israeli officials:
Israeli officials: Steps toward Saudi-Israel normalization expected around Biden visit
Officials tell Axios steps toward normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel will be announced after Biden's Saudi Arabia visit.
Ukrainian airline sues Iran over downing of flight
Ukraine International Airlines sues Iran for $1 billion in reparations for shooting down of Flight PS-752 in January of 2020.
French minister:
French Foreign Minister: Only a few weeks left to revive Iran nuclear deal
France's new Foreign Minister warns that time is passing for Iran to return to the 2015 deal with world powers.
Twitter sues Musk over cancelled purchase bid
Twitter files lawsuit against Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.
Iranian official:
Iranian official: Our uranium enrichment is nothing new
Spokesman of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran informed IAEA in advance of its decision to enrich uranium at 20%.
US to order 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The doses will be provided once the shot has been authorized by the regulators.
Iran enriches uranium to 20% at Fordow underground plant
Iran announces it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% using sophisticated centrifuges at its underground Fordow nuclear plant.
North Korea fires multiple rocket launchers
South Korea says it detected "flight trajectories" that were suspected to be shots from North Korean artillery.
Al-Sisi's office:
Al-Sisi's office: Lapid and Al-Sisi discussed resumption of peace process
Egyptian President's spokesman after conversation with Lapid: The two agreed to arrange meetings in order to revitalize peace negotiations.
Damascus Airport resumes flight after two weeks
The international airport in Syria’s capital was heavily damaged two weeks ago by an air strike attributed to Israel.
Judge approves settlement for victims of Miami condo collapse
Florida judge approves $1.2 billion settlement for victims of Champlain Towers collapse in Sunrise.
Iran orders US to pay compensation for deaths of scientists
Iranian court demands US pay $4 billion to the families of Iranian nuclear scientists who were killed in targeted attacks.
Democrats to Biden:
Democrats to Biden: Ensure impartial, and open probe of Al Jazeera journalist's death
Democratic senators write to Biden, ask for “direct involvement” of US in investigation of death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.
"I think you'll see things"
Top US official hints: More Arab nations looking to make gestures to Israel
Top US diplomat for the Middle East hints more Arab nations are looking to make gestures to improve relations with Israel when Biden visits.
US Ambassador to the UN tests positive for COVID-19
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is experiencing mild symptoms and will isolate at home.
Has top Iranian intelligence official been fired?
Multiple unofficial reports indicate that head of IRGC intelligence unit has been fired for failure to stop Mossad operations in Iran.
Hamas to restore ties with Syria
The ties were cut in 2011, when Hamas refused to support Assad in the uprising against him.
Texas Republican platform 'prohibits' Palestinian state
Texas Republican Party approves platform that supports the “prohibition” of a Palestinian state in lands that Israel now controls.
State Department:
State Department: US will maintain its strong support for Israel
State Department spokesperson: Political developments in Israel won't affect what we are trying to accomplish.
Turkey detains two wanted ISIS suspects
Turkish police detain two ISIS suspects wanted by Interpol.
Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf
Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.
Syria:
Syria: 13 people killed in ISIS attack on a bus
11 soldiers and two civilians killed in attack on a bus in northern Syria claimed by Islamic State.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran preparing enrichment escalation at Fordow
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran preparing to use advanced IR-6 centrifuges at underground Fordow site.
Biden's Israel visit to take place as scheduled
US President still plans to visit Israel next month despite collapse of the government. He will meet with Lapid, who will take over as PM.
Shaked to hold diplomatic visit in Morocco
Interior Minister to depart Monday for Morocco visit, where she will meet local officials.
PA to Israel:
PA to Israel: Hand over gun which killed Al Jazeera journalist
PA calls on Israel to hand over gun that allegedly fired the shot which killed Shireen Abu Aqleh in Jenin.
Zelenskyy warns:
Zelenskyy warns: Russia will intensify hostile activity this week
Ukrainian President warns Russia is likely to intensify its "hostile activity" as Kyiv awaits a decision on EU membership.
Catalonia's parliament:
Catalonia's parliament: Israel committing apartheid against the Palestinian people
Catalonia's parliament passes resolution accusing Israel of committing “the crime of apartheid against the Palestinian people”.
US sanctions Iranian petrochemical producers
Chinese and Indian brokers targeted as well, though US says it is still committed to diplomacy with Iran.
Report:
Report: Israel coordinates Syria air strikes with the US
Current and former US officials say Israel secretly coordinates with the US on many of the air strikes it carries out in Syria.
