US charges three Iranians in connection with cyberattacks
Department of Justice unseals indictment of three Iranian nationals in connection with global cyberattacks.
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Gunfire exchange:
IDF officer killed, 2 terrorists eliminated in Jenin gun battle
IDF lookouts identify two suspects near border fence. IDF soldiers open fire at the terrorists and eliminate them.
US to IAEA:
US to IAEA: Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks
US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.
Jared Kushner:
Jared Kushner: Disappointing that more countries haven't joined Abraham Accords
Former senior White House adviser laments failure of Biden administration to expand Abraham Accords.
Blinken:
Blinken: Iran deal not likely in the near term
US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.
Biden on 9/11:
Biden on 9/11: Our commitment to prevent another attack is without end
Biden touts killings of two Al-Qaeda leaders during speech on 21-year anniversary of September 11 attacks.
Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack
Albania’s Interior Ministry says border system hit by second cyberattack that came from the same Iranian source as July attack.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Turkey arrested a senior ISIS executive
Turkish President confirms Turkish security forces arrested senior ISIS commander known as Abu Zeyd.
Israeli lightly wounded in shooting attack in Samaria
Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at two Israeli vehicles near Shechem. One Israeli wounded from shards of glass.
US official in closed talks:
US official in closed talks: Iran deal won't be signed before midterms - if at all
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.
North Korea enshrines nuclear weapons policies into law
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the new legislation makes the country’s nuclear status "irreversible".
Iranian Foreign Minister:
Iranian Foreign Minister: We will not compromise on any of our red lines
Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.
Satellite footage:
Satellite footage: Landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in air strike blamed on Israel
Satellite footage released by ISI shows landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in three different points.
New details emerge on Israel-Qatar contacts
TV report: Qatar asked Israel to allow Palestinian Arabs to fly to attend the World Cup games in November.
Iran:
Iran: Accusation we were behind Albania cyberattack is 'baseless'
Iran calls Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties over alleged cyberattack "an ill-considered and short-sighted action".
Attempted terror attack:
Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer in Binyamin region before being eliminated
Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer northeast of Ramallah. Soldier shoots the terrorist and kills him.
Lebanon's President:
Lebanon's President: French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime border dispute
Lebanon's President says France-based oil and gas company could help solve maritime demarcation issues with Israel.
White House:
White House: Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal
White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.
Ben & Jerry's to amend lawsuit against parent company
Ben & Jerry’s to file amended complaint to lawsuit challenging the sale of its ice cream business in Israel by Unilever.
Former Iranian President:
Former Iranian President Rouhani: I nearly met Trump in 2019
Hassan Rouhani claims a meeting with Trump was scrapped because White House refused to hold off on publicizing the event.
Iran insists:
Iran insists: Our response to the US was constructive and clear
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.
IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist
Palestinian Arab media report that IDF troops entered Jenin and surrounded building in which terrorist who murdered three in Tel Aviv lived.
UN condemns Hamas over execution of 'spies for Israel'
United Nations condemns Gaza’s Hamas rulers after five Palestinian Arabs were executed, two of them for helping Israel.
US on Abu Aqleh report:
State Department on Abu Aqleh report: We underscore the importance of accountability
State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.
Iranian lawmaker:
Iranian lawmaker: We will consider 'other options' if no nuclear deal is reached
Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.
US diplomat to visit Beirut for continued maritime border talks
Lebanon says that US envoy Amos Hochstein will be in Beirut at the end of the week.
Hamas executes Palestinian Arabs for helping Israel
Hamas executes five people, two of them for "collaborating with the occupation".
US lawmakers to Biden:
US lawmakers to Biden: We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal
50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.
Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal
Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
Satellite footage shows damage at Aleppo Airport following air strike blamed on Israel
Satellite footage published by Aurora Intel shows several vehicles conducting repairs on airport runway.
Watch:
Watch: Lebanese ministers throw rocks across Israel border
TV report in Lebanon shows two cabinet ministers throwing rocks across the Israeli border.
PA cabinet leader to US:
PA cabinet leader to US: Don't block our statehood bid at UN
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls US not to block the PA’s bid for full membership in the United Nations.
EU foreign policy chief:
EU foreign policy chief: I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz
UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.
Another incident at sea
Iran seizes, then releases US ship in the Gulf
Iranian ship seizes American military unmanned research vessel, then releases it after patrol boat and helicopter deployed to the location.
UN human rights chief:
UN human rights chief blasts Israel: What are they trying to hide?
Michelle Bachelet blasts Israel for failing to issue visas for her staff to monitor human rights situation of PA-assigned territories.
Satellite footage:
Satellite footage: Russia shipped S-300 systems from Syria
Footage from Israeli company shows Russia shipped a battery of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to port near Crimea.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran stepping up uranium enrichment
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.
PA to world countries:
PA to world countries: Withdraw licenses of settlement-supporting organizations
PA “foreign affairs ministry” calls on world’s countries to withdraw licenses of organizations that support “Israeli settlements”.
Watch:
Watch: Iranian TV displays military's latest drone exercises
Iranian military boasts it has 150 drones, including “elimination” drones.
