Former Mossad chief skeptical agreement with Iran is possible
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: Raisi more extreme than Rouhani, I’m not sure Iran will agree to a deal.
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Report: US warned Israel that Iran attacks are 'counterproductive'
New York Times: US officials warned Israelis that repeated attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities encourage Iran to speed up nuclear program.
US condemns Jerusalem shooting attack
State Department condemns terrorist attack in the Old City in which Eliyahu David Kay was murdered.
Poll: 56 seats for Netanyahu bloc, Sa'ar doesn't pass threshold
Likud has 33 seats, Yamina wins 6 and Religious Zionist Party has 7 seats. New hope does not pass the electoral threshold.
Canada to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
Canada’s federal government to announce on Friday that Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged five to 11.
UK: Counter-terrorism officers to speak to relative of Liverpool bomber
British authorities raised the country's terror threat level to its second-highest level following Sunday's explosion in Liverpool.
Hamas calls on Justin Bieber to cancel Israel show
Hamas calls on Canadian pop star to cancel his show in Israel next October: The Zionist occupation state must be boycotted.
Middle East Quartet: Avoid unilateral steps
Quartet mediators welcome Israel's gestures toward PA, but also urge both sides to avoid steps that undermine prospects for peace.
Israeli couple released from jail in Turkey and return home
Mordy and Natali Oknin released from jail in Turkey and return to Israel after nine days.
IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant
UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.
Moderna asks FDA to authorize booster for all adults
Moderna applies with Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its COVID-19 booster vaccine for all adults aged 18 and older.
Lawsuit says Florida condo collapse triggered by construction of building next door
New lawsuit says construction of a luxury building next door triggered collapse of Florida condominium that killed 98 people in June.
Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza
Qatar and Egypt announce agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the Gaza Strip.
PA approves COVID-19 vaccines for teens
PA approves recommendations of health officials to administer COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 15.
US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAE
US official says Washington intends to move forward with sale F-35 jets to UAE which was agreed upon during Trump administration.
Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.
Syria claims Israel launched missiles towards Damascus
Syrian media reports that Israel fired two missiles towards the capital.
Report: Iran resumed work at centrifuge plant allegedly attacked by Israel
Diplomats say Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at site in Karaj, west of Tehran.
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.
PA to seek pressure on Israel to stop deducting tax money
PA to ask donor countries to pressure Israel to stop deducting terrorist salaries from tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA.
North Korean leader makes first public appearance in a month
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits new city near border with China, making first public appearance in 35 days.
Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on buildings in Ottawa
Hate and Bias Crime Unit investigating antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on downtown buildings in Canada's capital.
Britain raises terror threat level following Liverpool explosion
British authorities raise terror threat level to second-highest level, a day after explosion in taxi outside Liverpool hospital.
South Africa denounces beauty queen over Israel visit
South African government dissociates itself from decision by Miss South Africa to take part in annual Miss Universe in Israel.
UK counter-terrorism police detain three after car explosion in Liverpool
Counter-terrorism police detain three men following blast involving a taxi at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Colombia accuses Hezbollah of 'criminal activities'
Colombia's Defense Minister says Hezbollah is being monitored after country captured and expelled two criminals commissioned by the group.
Iranian commander: Israel 'doomed to disappear'
Commander of IRGC's aerospace forces says Israeli action against Iran will hasten its disappearance.
US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East
Robert Malley will visit UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ahead of resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.
Queen Elizabeth to attend service on Sunday
This will be the Queen's first public engagement in person since she spent a night in hospital last month.
Top Sudan general reappoints himself head of interim government
Sudan's top general, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, reappoints himself as head of the army-run interim governing body following recent coup.
Nick Cave to perform in Israel in 2022
The Australian singer played in Israel in 2017 and spoke out against the BDS movement.
British Home Secretary 'disgusted' by treatment of Hotovely
British Home Secretary denounces treatment of Israel’s Ambassador during speaking engagement at London School of Economics.
Iran: We're ready for a 'good agreement'
Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to reach a "good agreement" on the nuclear issue at upcoming talks.
Murderer of French Holocaust survivor sent to life in prison
French court sentences killer of Mireille Knoll to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for 22 years.
Canada: Two men convicted of vandalizing synagogue in Ontario
Two men convicted in vandalism of synagogue in Hamilton in 2019. B'nai Brith Canada welcomes conviction.
US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad
State Department spokesperson stresses US does not support efforts to normalize Syrian President.
Watch: Ambassador to UK removed from London university after protest
Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely removed under heavy security from London School of Economics after protesters refuse to let her speak.
Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave nuclear deal again
Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry lays out demands ahead of resumption of nuclear talks at the end of the month.
Jordan: There is no alternative to the two-state solution
Jordan's FM meets UN envoy, says Jordan will continue its efforts to achieve a two-state solution.
Iran bans newspaper which criticized Khamenei
Iran’s judicial authorities ban newspaper which published graphic suggesting Khamenei was responsible for poverty.
