UNRWA head: We can't pay our employees on time
Head of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" says organization is suffering major funding crisis.
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Hamas announces fuel for salary agreement with Qatar
Hamas confirms agreement by which Qatar will resume subsidizing salaries of public employees by sending fuel.
FDA panel backs Merck's COVID-19 pill
FDA advisory committee recommends emergency authorization of Merck’s experimental drug to treat COVID-19.
Iran: Only way to return to 2015 deal is if US lifts Trump-era sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Minister says there is no way to return to JCPOA without the lifting of all US sanctions.
Erdogan promises steps to improve relations with Israel
Turkish President says his country will take steps to improve relations with Egypt and Israel similar to those taken with the UAE.
King of Morocco: We'll push for resumption of Israeli-PA peace talks
King Mohammed VI says Morocco will push for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace negotiations.
CDC: Adults should get a booster shot
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues new guidance recommending booster shots for all vaccinated people 18 and older.
Iranian official calls for Israel's destruction
Spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces: We will not back off from the annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter.
B’nai Brith Canada calls Toronto university to act following pro-BDS motions
B’nai Brith Canada demands University of Toronto act decisively following pro-BDS motions passed at one its campuses.
Fauci to Biden: It will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron
Biden briefed on new COVID-19 variant, told existing vaccines are likely to provide "a degree of protection".
Lapid, UK counterpart: We'll work 'night and day' to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon
In joint article, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stress commitment to prevent Iran from a nuclear weapon.
Egypt: 22 Islamists sentenced to death
Egyptian court sentences to death 22 Islamists for 54 attacks, including attempted assassination of former interior minister.
Algerian official: Gantz visit to Morocco 'targeted' us
Algerian Senate president claims "enemies are mobilizing more and more to undermine Algeria".
Czech President admitted to hospital with COVID-19
Czech President Milos Zeman was discharged just hours earlier following more than a month's treatment for an unspecified illness.
Toronto student union approves anti-Israel resolution
University of Toronto called to act after student union at its Scarborough campus votes to eliminate funding for groups that support Israel.
Hezbollah condemns Australia's blacklist
Hezbollah says Australia's decision to classify it as a terrorist organization serves Israel's interests.
US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet on nuclear deal
US special envoy Robert Malley says US willing to lift sanctions on Iran, but will respond accordingly if it continues to drag its feet.
IAEA chief: No progress in talks with Iran
IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says talks in Tehran on monitoring of Iran's nuclear program were inconclusive.
Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb
Top US commander in the Middle East says his forces stand ready should talks with the Islamic Republic fail.
Danny Danon condemns Belgium's decision to label products from Judea and Samaria
Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: All action that supports boycott of Israeli products will receive a harsh response.
Iran's judo federation appeals ban following boycott of Israelis
Iran judo federation’s appeal against four-year ban from international events heard by Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Einstein's notes on theory of relativity sold at record price in Paris auction
Albert Einstein's handwritten notes for theory of relativity fetch record $13 million at an auction in Paris.
Syria: Two dead in air strike attributed to Israel
Syrian media report that air defense systems were activated following Israeli air strike near Homs.
Australia blacklists of all Hezbollah as a terrorist organization
Australia's Home Affairs Minister says Iran-backed group poses a "real" and "credible" threat to Australia.
Wisconsin parade attacker charged with homicide
Man accused of driving an SUV into Waukesha Christmas parade charged with five counts of homicide as sixth victim dies of injuries.
Israel to return chargé d'affaires to embassy in Poland
FM Lapid instructed the chargé d'affaires to return to Israel after bill limiting restitution for Holocaust-related claims was approved.
Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.
Pfizer says vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents
Pfizer says results of long-term trial of COVID-19 vaccine found it is 100 percent effective in protecting 12-to-15-year-olds.
Israeli TV series wins International Emmy award
Israeli spy thriller “Tehran”, which aired on Kan 11 and Apple+, wins International Emmy for best drama series.
White House: Biden intends to run in 2024
Amid dip in approval ratings, White House spokeswoman says President Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.
French Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Office of French PM Jean Castex says he will isolate for 10 days.
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.
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.
