Palestinians: The Israelis stuck a knife in our back
Palestinian Authority officials say the Jerusalem Declaration and its accompaniments have sullied the mood and atmosphere in Ramallah ahead of Us President Joe Biden's visit Friday.
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US official: Saudi-Israeli ties to get formal boost this week
According to official, Riyadh to let unfettered overflight to Israeli airlines and permit direct charter flights from Israel for Muslim pilgrims.
On 2nd day of Mideast tour, Biden tells Iran 'we are not going to wait forever'
US Pre"We've laid out for the leadership of Iran what we're willing to accept in order to get back into the JCPOA. We're waiting for their response," US president says at press appearance with PM Lapid.
Iran fumes over Jerusalem Declaration
Blasting the United States for "distorting reality," Iranian Foreign Ministry official accuses President Biden of "supporting the most murderous regime in the world."
US, UAE, India, and Israel hold historic I2U2 summit
“The more we work together, the more we’ll see the benefits multiply and grow to advance our shared commitment to peace, stability and growing prosperity,” President Biden says at event.
Bethlehem residents apathetic about Biden visit
Locals appear far more concerned with the financial distress COVID caused to a city whose main industry is tourism than with the arrival of the US president, who they say is coming "for the Israelis, not for us."
Hezbollah leader: If we can't extract gas from sea, no one can
"If you don't give us the rights that our state is asking for then we could flip the table on everyone," Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warns in a televised address, also taking aim at "old and frail" US president.
Iranian leader advises Americans to 'see the facts' about nuclear deal
Ebrahim Raisi tells state TV that Islamic Republic will not retreat from "right and logical stance" in negotiations to revive the 2015 JCPOA.
Biden says US could use force against Iran as 'last resort', will keep IRGC designation
In interview with Channel 12 News conducted just before his visit to Israel, US president sends warning to ayatollahs but vows to work toward a deal.
PA seeks US commitment on reopening Jerusalem consulate
A Palestinian official warns that unless US President Joe Biden gives Abbas assurances on several key issues, his visit will "only make things worse" between Israel and the PA.