Jerusalem said to return machines purchased from BGI for $25 million after HMOs say they can't use them, presenting obstacle to plans to expand daily tests to 20,000

Macron, Johnson, others reportedly warn PM; EU foreign policy head leaves annexation out in first call with Israeli counterpart, apparently signaling 'willingness to engage'

New FM says he and Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó never even discussed the issue; Budapest vows to continue blocking anti-Israel statements in international forums

Official in charge of relations with EU's neighbors tells bloc's envoys to Israel, Palestinian Authority 'to look deep' because 'if there is any concern, we will act immediately'

Even before pandemic, thousands of Iranians reached out through Israeli government's social media accounts, diplomats say, but stress Jerusalem cannot offer more than information

Foreign Ministry takes issue with Josep Borrell, whose congratulatory message on new government expressed 'grave concern' at annexation but ignored security threats Israel faces

Foreign Ministry says Jerusalem backs motion pushed by EU and Australia, expected to pass this week at WHO assembly; China has condemned the proposal

Beijing reportedly confirms Du Wei, 57, died unexpectedly 'of health reasons' in his home in Herzliya; body to be repatriated Wednesday after ceremony

Incoming top diplomat says deal could shape Israel's borders, but annexation should be 'advanced responsibly' in keeping with Jerusalem's strategic interests

Du Wei, 57, was found dead at his home in Herzliya on Sunday morning, apparently of natural causes; death comes at sensitive time for Israel-China ties