Hezbollah-affiliated newspaper Al-Akhbar says, "No surprises in fourth election: Bibi at the mercy of Bennett." Hamas: The identity of the next Israeli government won't change the nature of the conflict with this occupier.
The survey, conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, shows that the two rival factions would either have to join forces or enlist the support of smaller parties to form a new government.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says deal, reportedly finalized in January, was the result of "long negotiations." Jordan receives American military aid to the tune of $425 million a year.
Two senior US intelligence officials report that intercepted communications show that Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps discussed "USS Cole-style attacks" against Fort McNair and Gen. Joseph M. Martin, US Army vice chief of staff.
Iran's president says he is hopeful the new year will bring the end of US-imposed sanctions. In "badly needed" Norwuz message, US President Biden calls for peace, prosperity, and understanding.
Registration offices are opened to admit the political parties and independent candidates.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan orders Istanbul-based TV channels affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood to immediately stop airing criticism of Egypt.
Spokesman: We have advanced work on fuel and storage.
The Biden administration is reportedly going ahead with reversing some of the Trump administration's moves vis-à-vis Ramallah. Plan includes calls for "economic, security and humanitarian" aid to the Palestinians,
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, meanwhile, accuses his hard-line opponents of obstructing efforts to lift the US sanctions.
