British PM to announce plan to scrap COVID restrictions
British PM Boris Johnson to repeal any pandemic requirements that impinge on personal freedoms.
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Ukraine crisis
Biden and Putin agree in principle to Macron-mediated summit
Elysee Palace says summit “can only be held if Russia does not invade Ukraine”.
US warns Americans in Russia of potential attacks
US embassy in Moscow urges Americans to "have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance".
Toronto university's student union endorses BDS motion
University of Toronto Students’ Union calls for divestment in companies "complicit in occupation of Palestinian Territory.”
Israel: We won't cooperate with UN probe of abuses
Israel formally announces it will not cooperate with UNHRC probe of alleged abuses against Palestinian Arabs.
Abbas meets Pelosi to discuss 'two-state solution'
PA chairman meets US House Speaker in one of highest-level meetings between US and PA officials in recent years.
Herzog meets Erdogan's top adviser
Senior Turkish delegation visits Israel and is greeted by President Herzog, who is due to visit Turkey soon.
US:
US: Nuclear deal possible within days if Iran shows seriousness
Amid talks in Vienna, United States says nuclear deal is possible within days if Iran “shows seriousness”.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Herzog's visit will be good for Turkey-Israel relations
Turkish President says Ankara welcomes the upcoming visit of Israel's President to Turkey.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Hezbollah can convert rockets into precision missiles and produce drones
Hezbollah leader claims: We have been producing drones in Lebanon for a long time.
Republicans to Biden:
Republicans to Biden: No to nuclear deal that isn't approved by Congress
House Republicans to Biden: Any deal made with Iran without Congress' approval "will meet the same fate" as 2015 agreement.
FBI:
Texas gunman sought to buy gun and drugs
FBI agent says man who took hostages at Texas synagogue sought to buy drugs and a “machine gun” before the standoff.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel attacked targets near Damascus, explosions heard
Syria claims Israel fired missiles at targets near the capital Damascus. Country's air defense systems activated.
Iranian negotiator:
Iranian nuclear negotiator: We are closer than ever to an agreement
Iran's top nuclear negotiator says agreement with world powers is closer than ever.
Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna
Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.
Second earthquake felt in northern Israel
3.1 magnitude earthquake felt in northern Israel, hours after an earthquake was felt in the same area.
Family of woman shot on movie set sues Alec Baldwin
Family of woman shot by actor on movie set claims "substantial" damages for her wrongful death.
Blinken welcomes Bennett's visit to Bahrain
Secretary of State: Bennett's Bahrain visit another important step towards a better tomorrow for the Middle East.
Kentucky:
Activist charged with attempted murder of Kentucky Jewish mayoral candidate
Activist from Louisville, Kentucky, charged with attempted murder after shooting at mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg.
Toronto teacher compares vaccine passports to yellow star
B’nai Brith welcomes Toronto school board's swift action in removing teacher who compared vaccine passports to yellow Star of David.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Deal is possible but sanctions must be truly lifted
President Ebrahim Raisi says nuclear agreement is "at hand", but sanctions must be "truly lifted".
US to American citizens:
US to American citizens: Leave Belarus immediately
State Department upgrades Belarus travel warning to Level 4 amid tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Whoopi Goldberg returns to 'The View' after suspension over Holocaust remarks
Actress and TV host says the hosts of “The View” will continue to have “tough conversations”.
Top PA official:
Top PA official: The Arab world has not really benefited from Abraham Accords
PA cabinet leader: What has the Arab world gained from the Abraham Accords, really? There is no real benefit to them.
NYC Mayor:
NYC Mayor: An attack on our Jewish community is an attack on every New Yorker
Mayor Eric Adams denounces antisemitic violence after Jewish teen attacked in Brooklyn.
Saudi coalition destroys Houthi telecommunication system
Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi system used to control drones following attack last week on Saudi airport.
Senior Iranian official:
Senior Iranian official: Western powers pretending to come up with initiatives
Senior Iranian official blames Western powers for lack of progress in talks to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.
French minister condemns headscarf ban for soccer players
French gender equality minister supports Muslim women soccer players who are seeking to overturn headscarf ban.
Erdogan to resume normal schedule after COVID bout
Turkish President tests negative for COVID-19 for two days, is expected to return to his normal schedule.
Biden:
Biden: American citizens in Ukraine should leave now
US President warns American citizens who remain in Ukraine: Things could go crazy quickly.
Ben & Jerry's seeks 'new arrangement' for Israel
Unilever CEO says board of Ben & Jerry's aims to work out "new arrangement" for sales in Israel before the end of the year.
Report:
Report: Foreign Minister Director General official secretly visited Turkey
Foreign Ministry Director General reportedly visited Turkey as part of preparations for President Herzog's upcoming visit.
Biden to Saudi King:
Biden to Saudi King: US committed to support Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
US President speaks to Saudi King about attacks by Houthi rebels and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
White House:
White House: Talks with Iran have reached an urgent point
White House press secretary says a deal with Iran on its nuclear activities needs to be reached in the coming weeks.
State Department okays possible missile sale to Jordan
State Department approves possible sale to Jordan of guided multiple launch rocket systems and related equipment.
Turkish FM:
Turkish FM: We won't back down from commitment to Palestinian state
Turkish Foreign Minister clarifies: Any normalization with Israel will not be at the expense of the Palestinian cause.
Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna
The negotiations are attended by Britain, China, France, Germany, Iran, Russia and indirectly the United States.
Anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria towards Israel, IDF attacks targets in Syria
Sirens sounded in Shomron and Wadi Ara areas. IDF says anti-aircraft missile was fired from Syria and exploded in the air.
FSWC denounces antisemitic incidents at Toronto school
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center: Swastikas, Nazi salute at Toronto school are extremely disturbing.
Fire breaks out following explosion in Abu Dhabi building
Explosion believed to have been caused by a gas cylinder. Fire extinguished, no injuries reported.
