Due to internal opposition to normalization, Manama said only willing to sign interim accord, slowing pace of proceedings to final deal; UAE delegation due in Israel next week

Unconfirmed stories citing Sudanese officials say Khartoum given deadline on deal that would give it aid, remove it from terror list; but country's PM said to remain opposed

1,608 new cases diagnosed Thursday, positive tests at 4.5%; Health Ministry urges teachers of kids under 6 to get tested ahead of Sunday opening of preschools, daycares

Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain say green-lighting of 5,000 homes is 'counterproductive' and undermines regional peace efforts

Officials claim electronic assault perpetrated by 'sworn enemies' who failed to achieve their goals through sanctions

American diplomat David Schenker tells Lebanese president he hopes talks are wrapped up quickly with a positive outcome

Ali Riza Polat is main suspect in the trial of alleged accomplices in the 2015 Paris terror attacks; judge threatens to bar him from trial if outbursts continue

Yitzhak Ilan, 64, oversaw hundreds of counterterrorism ops, and 'many Israelis owe him their lives without knowing it,' says agency director Nadav Argaman