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Omani FM makes calls to Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi

Omani FM makes calls to Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi

Bin Abdullah also phones Fatah central committee secretary-general Rajoub, emphasizes Gulf states’ commitment to the Palestinian cause; tells Ashkenazi he supports ‘just and lasting’ Mideast… Read More ›

Netanyahu to UAE TV on annexation: Top priority now is expanding circle of peace

Netanyahu to UAE TV on annexation: Top priority now is expanding circle of peace

In first interview with Emirati network, PM hails normalization as game changer in Mideast peacemaking, predicts others, including Palestinians, will follow   Four days after… Read More ›

After rocket fire, Israeli jets strike Gaza for second time in hours

After rocket fire, Israeli jets strike Gaza for second time in hours

Raids target Hamas sites; army says 2 projectiles intercepted by Iron Dome; reports say rocket fell in Sderot, damaging home   Israeli jets carried out… Read More ›

Israel, US test ballistic missile defense system

Israel, US test ballistic missile defense system

“Our technological commando unit ensures we are always one step ahead of our enemies.”   Israel’s Defense Ministry and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA)… Read More ›

Likud, Blue and White scotch cabinet meeting, trade barbs as impasse deepens

Likud, Blue and White scotch cabinet meeting, trade barbs as impasse deepens

Move comes after sides refuse to agree on agenda for weekly summit, marking new low for crumbling coalition as parties remain split over budget  … Read More ›

Facebook Launches Its New TikTok Clone, Instagram Reels

Facebook Launches Its New TikTok Clone, Instagram Reels

  CALIFORNIA (AP) — Facebook’s Instagram is officially launching its answer to the hit short video app TikTok — Instagram Reels. The new Instagram feature… Read More ›

Facebook removed a Trump post because it violated the company’s policies banning ‘harmful COVID misinformation’

Facebook removed a Trump post because it violated the company’s policies banning ‘harmful COVID misinformation’

  Facebook took down a post by President Donald Trump for violating its policies against misinformation, the company confirmed. Trump posted a video of his… Read More ›

Nevada To Mail All Voters Ballots; Trump Promises Lawsuit

Nevada To Mail All Voters Ballots; Trump Promises Lawsuit

  CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed legislation Monday to mail all of the state’s active voters ballots ahead of the… Read More ›

Some 2,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; rival protests dispersed

Some 2,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; rival protests dispersed

Sixteen arrested, reportedly almost all from far-right group, after police deploy in force to prevent extremist Netanyahu backers from attacking anti-government demonstrators   Some 2,000… Read More ›

‘Safety Net’ program approved in Knesset with 67 MKs in favor

‘Safety Net’ program approved in Knesset with 67 MKs in favor

The plan will offer state-aid to Israelis hurt by COVID-19’s economical impact.   The Knesset approved on Tuesday evening “Safety Net” plan championed by Prime… Read More ›

Israel and Hezbollah’s miracles on the Lebanon border

Israel and Hezbollah’s miracles on the Lebanon border

Opinion: Since 2015, all cross-border incidents between the IDF and Hezbollah have ‘miraculously’ ended without any casualties or even wounded; it’s almost as if the… Read More ›

Netanyahu is laundering the language

Netanyahu is laundering the language

Opinion: We live in ‘post-truth’ era, where public attitudes are based on appeal to sense of ‘unity,’ personal opinions and gut feelings, while facts and… Read More ›

Over a third of coronavirus patients feel symptoms for weeks, says CDC

Over a third of coronavirus patients feel symptoms for weeks, says CDC

New study shows even those with mild case are unwell for 2-3 weeks, including those with no pre-existing conditions   At least 35 percent of… Read More ›

Tesla’s Spent A Year Terrifying, Electrifying Wall Street

Tesla’s Spent A Year Terrifying, Electrifying Wall Street

  DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s losses were mounting last summer, massive debt payments were looming, and both Wall Street and federal regulators had run out… Read More ›

Israel sees increase in seriously ill, dramatic rise in people on ventilators

Israel sees increase in seriously ill, dramatic rise in people on ventilators

There are currently 254 people in serious condition of which 70 are on ventilators – an increase of 15 since Saturday; death toll rises to… Read More ›

Government said to weigh weeknight lockdowns as cases pass 50,000

Government said to weigh weeknight lockdowns as cases pass 50,000

As patients in serious condition jump by 35 in 24 hours to 252, ministers reportedly concerned young people will continue to gather when bars and… Read More ›

Coronavirus has birthed a nation of liars

Coronavirus has birthed a nation of liars

Opinion: The conduct of the country’s leaders during the pandemic has served to bolster an existing ethos of lying and scheming to survive, breeding a… Read More ›

Family Told No Footage Of Shooting Of Autistic Palestinian

Family Told No Footage Of Shooting Of Autistic Palestinian

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The family of an autistic Palestinian man who was killed by Israeli police was informed by investigators on Monday that a… Read More ›

US declares ‘most’ of China’s maritime claims in South China Sea illegal

US declares ‘most’ of China’s maritime claims in South China Sea illegal

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a formal rejection of “most” of China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea, the latest… Read More ›

Mueller defends Stone prosecution and says ‘his conviction stands’ in Washington Post op-ed

Mueller defends Stone prosecution and says ‘his conviction stands’ in Washington Post op-ed

Former special counsel Robert Mueller, in a very rare move, has written an op-ed for The Washington Post defending his office’s prosecution of Roger Stone… Read More ›