Daily Summary
Yair Lapid holds first meeting as prime minister with Jordan’s King Abdullah II
July 27, 2022 — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid held his first meeting with Jordanian leader King Abdullah II since taking leadership of the nation.
Israeli Defense Minister says nation can significantly harm Iran’s nuclear program
July 26, 2022 — Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Tuesday that his nation can significantly harm Iran’s nuclear program, warning against restarting a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and western nations.
Israeli security force arrest seven terror suspects in overnight raid
July 25, 2022 — Israeli security forces arrested seven people wanted over suspected involvement in terror activity overnight as part of an ongoing counterterrorism operation, the nation’s military said.
UN watchdog warns of Iran’s advancing nuclear plans
July 22, 2022 — The leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Friday that Iran’s nuclear plans are moving forward quickly and that his group has little monitoring of the latest information.
Russia plans to shut down Jewish Agency for Israel
July 21, 2022 — Russia’s Justice Ministry has presented a formal request to end the work of the Jewish Agency for Israel, according to Russian media on Thursday.
UK starts free trade talks with Israel
July 20, 2022 — The United Kingdom began free trade talks with Israel on Wednesday in an effort to increase economic ties between the two nations after Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Putin Arrives In Iran in First International Trip Since Ukraine Invasion
July 19, 2022 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Iran, marking his first international trip since his nation’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
Putin and Erdogan headed to Iran to discuss Syria, Middle East
July 18, 2022 — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are traveling to Iran to meet regarding issues related to Syria and the Middle East in a controversial visit among the national leaders.
Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all airlines, including direct flights from Israel
July 15, 2022 — Saudi Arabia announced it is opening its airspace to all air carriers, including flights directly from Israel, in a move taking place as President Joe Biden travels to both nations in the Middle East.
Israel, US sign ‘Jerusalem Proclamation’ to deny Iran nuclear weapons
July 14, 2022 — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a new agreement on Thursday that commits to keeping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Biden arrives in Israel for first time as president
July 13, 2022 — President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday for his first time as president and tenth time total, with a focus on discussing Iran and its nuclear development.
Putin announces plans to visit Iran days after Biden visits Israel
July 12, 2022 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he plans to visit Tehran next week to meet with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, according to Iranian news outlets.
