Hamas held its internal leadership elections ahead of the Palestinian general elections to bring new blood into its organization.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas holds internal elections ahead of Palestinian general elections
US okays Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use: FDA
The United States on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans.“The authorization of this vaccine expands the availability of vaccines, the best medical prevention method for COVID-19, to help us in the fight against this pandemic, which has claimed over half a million lives in the United States,” said acting Food and Drug Administration director Janet Woodcock.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.US President Joe Biden hailed the “exciting” announcement Saturday that US regulators had authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine but warned the hard-hit nation could not let its guard down.“This is exciting news for all Americans, and an encouraging development in our efforts to bring an end to the crisis,” Biden said in a statement after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine got the green light.“But we cannot let our guard down now or assume that victory is inevitable.”For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.Read more:
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US okays Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use: FDA
Saudi Arabia has intercepted 526 drones, 346 ballistic missiles so far: Spokesperson
No country other than Saudi Arabia has intercepted this many ballistic missiles and drones, Arab Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki told Al Arabiya, adding that the Kingdom has intercepted 526 drones and 346 ballistic missiles so far.Overnight, Saudi Arabia faced a ballistic missile attack targeting its capital Riyadh and six other explosive drones over its southern cities all launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia group in Yemen.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The Houthi militia is the only terrorist group in the world that possesses these military capabilities with the support of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard,” al-Maliki told Al Arabiya during an interview on Saturday following the attacks.“The Houthi attacks are linked to the directions and orders of Iran’s generals who control the militias in occupied Sanaa,” he added.Al-Maliki added that the Arab Coalition has the capabilities to deal with threats targeting civilians, adding that the Houthis targeting innocent people continues to be “a red line in the event of any harm to them.”The terrorist Houthi militia group has been ramping up its efforts to strike Saudi Arabia and several areas in Yemen outside its control.Read more:
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia has intercepted 526 drones, 346 ballistic missiles so far: Spokesperson
Supporters hope jailed activist will benefit from Egypt-Palestine warming
Egypt's increasingly harmonious ties with Palestinians are raising hopes that prominent activist Ramy Shaath will be removed from Egypt's terror list and released from prison.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Supporters hope jailed activist will benefit from Egypt-Palestine warming
Gaza launches vaccination drive amid low turnout
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip, in cooperation with the World Health Organization and UNRWA, launched the first phase of coronavirus vaccination for the residents of the Gaza Strip after receiving 22,000 doses of vaccines from Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza launches vaccination drive amid low turnout
Twenty-four hours of Iran’s total war in Yemen, Iraq and Syria
The attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday included video of an interception over the skies of Riyadh.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Twenty-four hours of Iran’s total war in Yemen, Iraq and Syria
KKL-JNF board in uproar over ‘undemocratic vote’ to buy Palestinian land
The KKL-JNF said in response that on Thursday the KKL-JNF’s board of directors approved a specific budget totaling NIS 138 million.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: KKL-JNF board in uproar over ‘undemocratic vote’ to buy Palestinian land
IDF: Israel to launch vaccination campaign for Palestinian workers 'soon'
Physicians for Human Rights Executive director said the vital and necessary gesture was better late than never.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF: Israel to launch vaccination campaign for Palestinian workers 'soon'
Israel Elections: Protest groups, parties unite behind vision for state
They recommend establishing a committee to strengthen Israel's democracy and to discuss a civil constitution.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Elections: Protest groups, parties unite behind vision for state
Bribes for votes at UN-led Libya talks: expert panel
UN experts found that during the Tunisia talks, two participants offered bribes of between $150,000 to $200,000 to at least three LPDF participants if they voted for Dbeibah as PM..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Bribes for votes at UN-led Libya talks: expert panel