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US agrees:

Economic corridor - even without Israel-Saudi normalization

Diplomatic source says economic corridor will move forward even if there are no normalization agreements between Israel, Saudi Arabia.

Economic corridor - even without Israel-Saudi normalization

Arab source:

US asked for no preconditions on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

US wants talks on normalization between Saudi Arabia, Israel, with no preconditions from the Palestinian Authority, source says.

US asked for no preconditions on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

France, US and UAE argue over the freedom of movement of troops in UNIFIL.

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

US approves F-16s to Ukraine once training is completed

Washington assures Denmark and the Netherlands it will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to Ukraine when pilots are trained.

US approves F-16s to Ukraine once training is completed

US delegation visits Israel to discuss Iran, Hezbollah

Senior United States defense delegation hosted by Israel Ministry of Defense convenes in Israel.

US delegation visits Israel to discuss Iran, Hezbollah

It's official:

US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence

Trump withdrew from the UN cultural agency due to its anti-Israel bias before the US was readmitted in late June.

US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence

Report: US was informed of Jenin operation - last week

Israel informed US of Jenin operation ahead of time, promised to do everything possible to avoid harming innocents, report says.

Report: US was informed of Jenin operation - last week

Five years after leaving:

US readmitted to UNESCO

UNESCO’s governing board votes 132-10 to readmit the United States, after Trump withdrew from the agency due to anti-Israel bias.

US readmitted to UNESCO

Diaspora leaders meet Congressman Nick Langworthy

Congressman Nick Langworthy said that his trip to Israel in 2019 with Governor Mike Huckabee and Dr. Joseph Frager was “transformative.”

Diaspora leaders meet Congressman Nick Langworthy

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Netanyahu expected to make 4th visit to China, assures members of Congress that alliance between Israel and US is 'key' and 'irreplaceable.'

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Despite its incitement:

US increases its financial support for UNRWA

State Department confirms the federal budgetary support for UNRWA will reach a record $223 million in 2023.

US increases its financial support for UNRWA

Dozens of senators urge Israel's entry into visa waiver program

65 senators urge Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September.

Dozens of senators urge Israel's entry into visa waiver program

Report:

US informs UNESCO it plans to rejoin the agency

The Trump administration withdrew US membership from the UN's cultural agency in protest of its ongoing anti-Israel bias.

US informs UNESCO it plans to rejoin the agency

US:

'Unabomber' found dead in prison

Ted Kaczynski, the convicted terrorist known as the “Unabomber”, found dead in his prison cell. He was 81.

'Unabomber' found dead in prison

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

Following security escalation:

Jordan to host emergency summit

The summit was initiated by the United States, Jordan and Egypt, and will include PA and possibly Israeli representatives as well.

Jordan to host emergency summit

US downs Chinese spy balloon over ocean

The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down after it crossed sensitive military sites across North America.

US downs Chinese spy balloon over ocean

'Blatant antisemitic rhetoric'

UN official under fire over comments on 'Jewish lobby'

Israel and the US blast UN lawyer after she was revealed to have said in 2014 that the “Jewish lobby” controls the United States.

UN official under fire over comments on 'Jewish lobby'

US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria

State Department spokesman says US is pressing the United Nations not to update its blacklist of companies operating in "settlements".

US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria

Leaving USA for GOD

We no longer face an unfriendly administration. We face an unfriendly America. Op-ed.

Leaving USA for GOD

Lebanon:

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Trader Joe's 'Israeli couscous' is renamed

Trader Joe’s drops the ‘Israeli’ for its pearl couscous, citing change in supply chain.

Trader Joe's 'Israeli couscous' is renamed

US demands accountability after death of Iranian woman

US demands accountability for death of Iranian woman who was arrested for wearing an “improper hijab”.

US demands accountability after death of Iranian woman

US life expectancy lowest level in nearly 30 years

Life expectancy tumbles as the United States tries to recover from the pandemic and record levels of drug overdoses.

US life expectancy lowest level in nearly 30 years

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

US lawmakers visit Taiwan after controversial Pelosi visit

A delegation of American lawmakers arrive in Taiwan, 12 days after House Speaker's visit that angered China.

US lawmakers visit Taiwan after controversial Pelosi visit

Half of United States dealing with massive drought

Drought conditions impacting states not typically associated with dry weather that are having to worry about conserving water.

Half of United States dealing with massive drought

Report:

US considering selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

Final decision depends on Saudi Arabia working to end war in Yemen, report says.

US considering selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

Fox News poll shows most Americans aren't proud of it

Less than 40% of registered voters are proud to be American, Fox News poll shows.

Fox News poll shows most Americans aren't proud of it

Red Shift?

1 million Democrats have become Republicans in past year

College-educated suburbanites fueling 'red shift' - switching from Democrat to Republican over past year.

1 million Democrats have become Republicans in past year

US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA calling on Iran to fully cooperate with it.

US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA

China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea

China and Russia veto US resolution calling for tougher sanctions against North Korea following latest missile tests.

China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea

Report:

US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians

Biden administration quietly mediating deal that could be a first step on the road to normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

US equipping Ukraine in case Russia uses chemical weapons

The US other countries have warned that Russia could deploy chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.

US equipping Ukraine in case Russia uses chemical weapons

US trucker convoy: Cross-border mandate harms livelihood, rights

Despite media dismissing US trucker convoy by saying many mandates lifted, truckers say cross-border mandate is harming livelihood, rights.

US trucker convoy: Cross-border mandate harms livelihood, rights

Report:

US will help Zelensky flee Ukraine

US reportedly preparing for scenario in which Ukrainian President will operate a government from Poland.

US will help Zelensky flee Ukraine

White House announces:

US to sanction Putin and Lavrov

White House confirms US will sanction Russian President, Foreign Minister and other members of the Russian National Security team.

US to sanction Putin and Lavrov

US to Israel: Support vote to condemn Russia in UN

The unusual request was relayed to Foreign Min. Lapid by US Sec. of State Blinken.

US to Israel: Support vote to condemn Russia in UN

Just 6 US states have recovered from COVID-19 unemployment

Despite a rebounding GDP, 88% of US states are still grappling with high unemployment rates.

Just 6 US states have recovered from COVID-19 unemployment

Following Meretz, US pressure:

Israel suspends connection of Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim

Gantz and Bennett order halt to discussions on approving construction plan for E-1 area.

Israel suspends connection of Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim

US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria

Clashes reported in Idlib province as troops from US-led coalition search for wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists.

US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria

10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

US upgrades travel warning to UAE

The warning follows recent Houthi missile attacks as well as COVID-19 case numbers.

US upgrades travel warning to UAE

US condemns Houthi missile attacks

US says missile attacks in UAE and Saudi Arabia are a "troubling escalation" of the conflict.

US condemns Houthi missile attacks

US orders families of Ukraine Embassy staff to leave

State Department orders families of all personnel at US Embassy in Kiev to leave. Non-essential staff can leave if they so desire.

US orders families of Ukraine Embassy staff to leave

US: 'These are Russia's lies on Ukraine crisis'

U.S. Department of State publishes 'Fiction vs. Facts' list to counter Russian claims regarding Ukraine crisis.

US: 'These are Russia's lies on Ukraine crisis'

Ukraine crisis:

US to begin evacuating Embassy employees from Ukraine

State Department will encourage evacuation by commercial flights, report says.

US to begin evacuating Embassy employees from Ukraine

Seattle area assistant police chief suspended for Nazi symbol

Investigation concluded that the symbol the veteran officer placed above his nameplate was that of the SS-Obergruppenfuhrer.

Seattle area assistant police chief suspended for Nazi symbol

Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks

Miami Gardens, Florida police are searching for a suspect who blew up a Chabad rabbi’s mailbox, likely with fireworks.

Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks

Los Angeles County cities investigating antisemitic stickers

Antisemitic sticker incidents in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach are being investigated by police for possible hate crime charges.

Los Angeles County cities investigating antisemitic stickers

Missouri latest state to be targeted with antisemitic flyers

Antisemitic flyers were distributed to over two dozen houses in a neighbourhood in Springfield, Missouri.

Missouri latest state to be targeted with antisemitic flyers

Swastikas drawn on sidewalk next to New Jersey synagogue

Police have opened an investigation after three swastikas were discovered drawn outside a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey.

Swastikas drawn on sidewalk next to New Jersey synagogue

Man arrested for spreading antisemitic flyers in California town

A suspect has finally been arrested for targeting the small town of Aptos, California with vicious anti-Semitic flyers in August.

Man arrested for spreading antisemitic flyers in California town

Antisemitic banner hung by extremists over busy Florida overpass

Local Jewish politician outraged that banner was up for several hours and that police did not make any arrests or hand out citations.

Antisemitic banner hung by extremists over busy Florida overpass

Ohio State prof apologizes for using Jewish slur during lecture

A professor at Ohio State University has apologized for using an offensive Jewish slur while delivering a lecture.

Ohio State prof apologizes for using Jewish slur during lecture

California high school investigating swastika photos of students

A high school in Northern California is investigating after social media photos of students covered with Nazi symbols went viral.

California high school investigating swastika photos of students

Biden presents plan to fight Omicron

Plan includes free rapid tests, pop-up vaccination sites, and hundreds of new people to administer vaccines.

Biden presents plan to fight Omicron

Qatar planning to invest $10 billion in American ports

Gulf nation in talks to finance spending spree on US ports as Biden infrastructure plan falls short of money required for port repair.

Qatar planning to invest $10 billion in American ports

Additional anti-Semitic flyers found in Boise, Idaho

Anti-Semitic flyers accusing the Jewish community of being behind covid being distributed across the US have been found in Boise, Idaho.

Additional anti-Semitic flyers found in Boise, Idaho