Syria blasts Israeli plans to develop Golan Heights
Syria says Israel’s plans to develop Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented”.
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EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead
EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.
Syria claims Israel attacked port of Latakia
Syrian media report that the country's air defenses thwarted Israeli air strike on the port of Latakia.
Two Jewish men attacked, called 'dirty Jews' in Brooklyn
NYPD investigating suspected hate crime after two Jewish men attacked in a store in Brooklyn.
Watch: Ballistic missiles fired during Iranian war games
The IRGC said last week's war games were meant to send a message to Israel.
Watch: Iranian politician criticizes Khamenei
Iranian politician Mostafa Tajzadeh criticizes foreign policy of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
First case of Omicron recorded in Gaza
PA “health ministry” says it identified first case of Omicron coronavirus variant in the Gaza Strip.
Outrage after Iranian soccer plays in match with Israeli coach
Iranian media criticizes soccer player who played in showcase match with Israeli coach Avram Grant.
Saudi Arabia says Iran and Hezbollah are helping the Houthis
Saudi-led coalition accuses Iran and Hezbollah of helping Yemen's Houthi rebels launch missiles and drones at the kingdom.
White House praises Trump for getting booster
White House press secretary says White House is “grateful” former President received a booster shot.
Iraq calls for direct negotiations between the US and Iran
Iraq's Foreign Minister says the time has come for Iran and the US to negotiate directly on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Report: Blinken discussed Indonesia-Israel normalization
Secretary of State reportedly discussed possibility of Indonesia normalizing ties with Israel in meetings with officials in Jakarta.
Morocco and Israel mark one-year anniversary or normalization
Foreign Ministers of Israel and Morocco and Secretary of State Blinken hold video conference to mark first anniversary of normalization.
Montreal school board recognizes Jewish Heritage Month
Following efforts by B'nai Brith, largest English school board in Quebec recognizes May as Jewish Heritage Month.
FDA grants emergency authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 pill
Pfizer says the drug, administered in a pill called Paxlovid, reduces risk of hospitalization and death by up to 90%.
Biden: Yes, I plan to run in 2024
Biden confirms to ABC News he plans to run again in 2024, says rematch with Trump would "increase the prospect" even more.
VP Harris tests negative for COVID-19 after staff member contracts the virus
VP Harris comes in contact with staff member who tested positive for COVID-19, but tests negative herself.
Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots
Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, seeks to block US House subpoena for his phone records.
Mansour Abbas: Israel is a Jewish state and will remain that way
Ra'am chairman makes surprising remarks: The State of Israel was born as a Jewish state. It is the decision of the people.
US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail
White House press secretary: The President asked the national security team to be prepared in case diplomacy fails.
Trump reveals he got a booster shot
Former President reveals during event in Dallas that he received a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.
White House staffer who had contact with Biden tests positive for COVID-19
US President tests negative for COVID after having close contact with White House staffer who subsequently tested positive.
CDC: Omicron now accounts for 73% of US COVID-19 cases
CDC says Omicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the US.
Iran detects first case of Omicron variant
Iran has wrestled with the worst outbreak in the Middle East of COVID-19, with dozens of top officials having fallen ill.
Iran begins inspection of surveillance cameras at nuclear facility near Tehran
Iran begins technical inspection of new cameras provided by IAEA for the Karaj nuclear facility.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood leader sent to life in prison
Cairo criminal court sentences acting supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood to life in prison for collaborating with Hamas.
Two US Senators test positive for COVID-19
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker announce they have tested positive for COVID-19 in breakthrough cases.
Iranian Twitter account threatens Israel
Arabic language Twitter account associated with Iran publishes image threatening to eliminate Israel in 2022.
Iran, world powers to adjourn nuclear talks
Diplomats say remaining parties to 2015 nuclear deal will meet Friday to adjourn talks.
US condemns Samaria shooting attack
State Department spokesperson condemns in which Yehuda Dimentman was murdered and two others were wounded.
CDC panel recommends mRNA vaccines over J&J
CDC panel votes to give preferential recommendation to vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna over Johnson & Johnson due to blood clots.
Sen. Paul again blocks Iron Dome funding
Kentucky Senator blocks vote on Iron Dome funding bill on the grounds that there is a need to find a financial source.
Iran: UN won't see nuclear images until sanctions are lifted
Iranian official says IAEA will not be able to examine camera images from nuclear facility until after sanctions are lifted.
Dutch lawmaker ordered to remove antisemitic tweets
Judge orders Dutch right-wing lawmaker to take down tweets comparing COVID measures to treatment of Jews under Nazis.
PA welcomes Israeli minister's comments on 'settler violence'
PA “foreign ministry” praises Public Security Minister Omer Barlev: A step in the right direction but not enough.
Blinken cuts trip short following COVID-19 scare
Secretary of State cuts weeklong trip short after member of traveling press pool tests positive for COVID-19.
Syria reports soldier killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus
Syrian media report Israeli air strike in the suburbs of the capital. One soldier killed, damage caused.
Saudi Arabia urges 'effective' approach to Iran's nuclear program
Saudi Crown Prince: It is important to have an effective and serious approach to Iran's nuclear and ballistic program.
Hamas blames Fatah for deaths of its members in Lebanon
Hamas officials claim rival Fatah is responsible for deaths of three of their members in a “Palestinian refugee camp” in Tyre.
IAEA chief: We are dealing with a very different Iran
Rafael Grossi says advances made by Iran mean changes will have to be made to original nuclear agreement.
