US mediator optimistic about Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal
US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, says he remains optimistic about making progress towards a deal on Lebanon-Israel maritime borders.
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Ben & Jerry's:
Ben & Jerry's: Our talks with Unilever over Israeli dispute broke down
Lawyer for Ben & Jerry's says talks with parent company to resolve dispute over sale of Israeli business have broken down.
Iranian official:
Iranian official: We can produce an atomic bomb, but have no intention of doing so
Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.
Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader
Saudi Arabia stresses importance of efforts to eradicate terrorism after US announces elimination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
Biden confirms:
Biden confirms: US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan
US President confirms he ordered air strike which eliminated Ayman Al-Zawahiri: Justice has been served. This terrorist leader is no more.
Iran:
Iran: We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal
Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.
Morocco's King:
Morocco's King: We're open to restoring ties with Algeria
Algeria cut its diplomatic relations with Morocco last year over what it called "hostile actions" on the part of Morocco.
US envoy pushes for talks over Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute
US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Beirut, expected to present proposal to resolve maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.
Canadian envoy slams UN expert's antisemitic comments
Canada’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN human rights investigator who claimed that social media is controlled by a "Jewish lobby".
US antisemitism envoy denounces Khamenei anti-Israel tweet
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt condemns Iranian Supreme Leader, who claimed “Zionists” control Western powers.
Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.
Morocco and Israel agree to establish legal cooperation
Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Moroccan counterpart sign memorandum of understanding on legal cooperation.
EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal
EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal.
Report:
Report: Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon
US envoy expected to arrive in Lebanon next week, bringing with him the framework for an agreement, according to Kan 11 News.
Family of killed Al Jazeera reporter meets Blinken, demands justice
Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh meets US Secretary of State to demand justice for her death.
For the second time in a week:
Vandals damage trees at Buchenwald for second time in a week
Premier of Thuringia state pledges "decisive response" after trees planted in honor of Buchenwald victims are vandalized yet again.
Nasrallah threatens Israel:
Nasrallah threatens Israel: There is no target that Hezbollah's missiles cannot reach
Hezbollah chief: If Israel produces gas from Karish rig and Lebanon does not get what it deserves, we are going to have problems.
Biden:
Biden: I'm feeling better every day
President Joe Biden says he’s “feeling better every day” as he recovers from COVID-19.
Zeldin's attacker claims:
Zeldin's attacker claims: I didn't know who he was
Man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate says he was drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.
Biden continues to 'improve significantly' after COVID-19 diagnosis
Biden's doctor says President continues to “improve significantly” despite lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection.
Construction of Egypt's new nuclear plant begins
Construction of nuclear plant by Russia’s state-owned energy corporation begins on Egypt's north coast.
British intelligence chief:
British intelligence chief: I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal
MI6 chief Richard Moore voices doubt that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers can be revived.
US general warns:
US general warns: Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies
Top US Air Force general in the Middle East says that if Iran resumes attacks in the region, they could lead to a new escalation.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Three Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus
Explosions heard over Syrian capital. Local media reports that the Syrian Air Force intercepted hostile missiles.
Suspect arrested in antisemitic assault in Montreal
B'nai Brith Canada says Montreal police have made an arrest relating to assault in which 51-year-old man was attacked by two young males.
Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks
In meeting with PA chairman, French President calls for resumption of talks that will result in a “just and lasting peace”.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.
CIA Director on Putin:
CIA Director on Putin: As far as we can tell he is entirely too healthy
CIA Director William Burns on reports that Russian President is suffering from health problems: He's got his own way of looking at reality.
Iranian politician:
Iranian politician: Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran
Iranian politician says many Iranians feel Israel is operating freely in Tehran.
State Dept.:
State Department: We urge more countries to blacklist Hezbollah
US State Department urges countries that have not yet done so to blacklist the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Fauci clarifies:
Fauci clarifies: I’m not retiring, I may step down from my current position
Biden’s chief medical adviser clarifies comments that he plans to retire by the end of Biden’s current term in office.
CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine
The US government announced last week it will get 3.2 million doses of the Novavax vaccine once it has been authorized by the regulators.
Buffalo shooter pleads not guilty
Payton Gendron pleads not guilty to 27 federal hate crime charges.
New York Yankees select Jewish pitcher in MLB draft
Eric Reyzelman, from Louisiana State University, selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.
Canadian government urged to blacklist IRGC
On anniversary of AMIA bombing, B’nai Brith Canada calls on Canadian government to list IRGC as a terrorist entity.
Served under seven presidents
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.
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.
