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Israeli army says it killed suspected Palestinian attacker

The Israeli military said soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian after he attempted to run over them with his vehicle Friday. No Israelis were wounded in the attack, which took place north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Tensions have soared in recent weeks as Israel has vowed to...

Iran reports most new cases in nearly two months

Iran on Friday announced its highest number of new coronavirus infections in nearly two months and warned the Middle East's deadliest outbreak was worsening in some regions. The government has largely lifted the closures it imposed after Iran's first cases were confirmed in February but has...

US issues Palestinian territories security alert

The US embassy in Israel issued a security alert for the Palestinian territories Thursday, amid increased tensions over the Jewish state's plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. The embassy advised its citizens living or travelling in the West Bank or Gaza to "maintain a high level...

Palestinians in Jordan Valley won't be citizens: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Palestinians living in the Jordan Valley will remain in what he described as an "enclave" after Israel annexes the territory and will not be granted Israeli citizenship. Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with plans to annex the...