Report: Saudi Arabia to Okay All Overflights from Israel, and Direct Travel for Hajj
Overflight approval would significantly shorten journeys to India, China and more; hajj okay would enable Israeli Muslim pilgrims to board direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca.
White House Walks Back Sullivan’s Claim U.S. Seeking Consulate in East Jerusalem
There has been no change in American policy regarding offices for Palestinians closed since 2019, spokesman clarifies after Biden adviser apparently misspeaks.
Iran Pans Biden’s Mideast trip, Says it Won’t Bring Security to Israel
Iran says US President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East, which started on Wednesday, will not bring…
Saudi Cleric Known for Auschwitz Visit, Interfaith Dialogue Gives Main Hajj Sermon
Sheikh Mohammed al-Issa speaks of Muslim obligation to bring hearts together; Israeli commentator says Saudis’ choice of ‘Zionist imam’ is ‘significant signal’.
P.A. Leader Abbas, Hamas’s Haniyeh Hold First Face-To-Face Meeting in Years in Algeria
Talks between rival leaders pushed for by Algiers after 15 years of infighting that have left Palestinian politics paralyzed.
U.S. ‘Alarmed’ at Iran’s Nuclear Progress, Deal May Become ‘Thing Of The Past’: Envoy
Rob Malley says Tehran has enough uranium to build bomb within weeks if it chooses to, accuses Iranian negotiators of adding irrelevant demands in Qatar talks.
Russia Demands Israel Unconditionally Cease its ‘Unacceptable’ Syria Airstrikes
For second time in weeks, Moscow slams Israel for ‘violating Syrian sovereignty,’ says 2 civilians were injured in strike and severe damage caused to civilian infrastructure.
After Year-Long Spat Over Holocaust Law, Poland Says it’s Returning Envoy to Israel
In phone call with Herzog, President Andrzej Duda pledges to return ambassador after 2021 restitution law fight, but tensions remain around students’ Holocaust trips.
Israel to Examine Bullet That Killed Abu Akleh, With Americans Present, Says IDF
Army spokesperson appears to dismiss Palestinian claims US experts would examine the shell that killed Al Jazeera correspondent; PA transferred bullet to US on Saturday.
Progressive Democrats Press Biden on Israeli E1 Settlement Plans Ahead of Trip
29 lawmakers urge administration to make clear that project cutting off Palestinian neighborhoods in East Jerusalem from Ramallah and Bethlehem is a ‘red line’.