While the majority of Israelis are waiting for officials to reinstate the mandate before putting on their masks back on, there are those who are worried that the recent uptick in COVID cases might lead to another mass infection wave

Although Civil Administration's subcommittee on settlements approves construction of schools, shopping malls and synagogues, settler groups say no significant construction of housing units in the area has been okayed since January

NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds 51% of Democrats say U.S. is not supportive enough of Palestinians, while 49% of Republicans say the country doesn't back Israel enough; 32% of Americans say U.S. is not supportive enough of Palestinians

After numerous botched attempts by state-run space program and successful launch by paramilitary Revolutionary Guard last year, satellite images show personal and equipment at spaceport near Tehran

33 websites seized in major crackdown include pro-Hamas Palestine Today and English-language Press TV, described by ADL as 'leading dispenser of conspiratorial anti-Semitism'; notice posted by American authorities said websites were targeted 'as part of law enforcement action'

State media says no 'loss of life or property damage' in incident at Iranian Atomic Energy Organization compound; incident comes days after country's sole nuclear power plant shut down due to 'technical fault', with repairs expected to continue at least until end of week

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the officials says the two are likely to discuss U.S. hopes to solidify a fragile ceasefire reached last month between Israel and Hamas as well as return to Iran nuclear deal

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas vows to work with those who have been elected by the Israeli people; says Palestinian Authority only legitimate body that can oversee transfer of aid funds to Gaza following 11-day war with Israel