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FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday June 24, 2021, European Council President Charles Michel, left, greets Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel during an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels. The government of Luxembourg said Monday June 28, 2021, that Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation for 10 days. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys, FILE)
The Latest: Hong Kong to ban flights from UK to curb virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2021 06:35 AM EDT

Croatia's Luka Modric, right, celebrates, after Croatia's Ivan Perisic, left, scored during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between Croatia and Scotland at the Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow, Tuesday, June 22, 2021.(AP Photo/Petr David Josek, Pool)
The Latest: South Africa resumes restrictions to fight surge

By The Associated Press Jun. 27, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

A motorcycle delivery driver is inoculated with China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination center in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The Philippine president has threatened to order the arrest of Filipinos who refuse COVID-19 vaccination and told them to leave the country for hard-hit countries like India and the United States if they would not cooperate with massive efforts to end the pandemic. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
The Latest: Guam launching COVID-19 vaccine tourism program

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

A Palestinian employee walks at the Pepsi bottling plant in Gaza City, Monday, June 21, 2021. Israel on Monday eased some restrictions on the Gaza Strip however the Pepsi factory announced today that it was closing and laying off workers because raw materials needed to stay in business are still not coming. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Palestinians say Israel has eased some restrictions on Gaza

By Wafaa Shurafa And Fares Akram Jun. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, center, chairs the first weekly cabinet meeting of the new government in Jerusalem, Sunday, June 20, 2021. Bennett opened his first Cabinet meeting on Sunday since swearing in his new coalition government with a condemnation of the newly elected Iranian president, whom he called “the hangman of Tehran.” (Emmanuel Dunand/Pool Photo via AP)
Israel launches official probe into deadly festival stampede

Jun. 20, 2021 08:30 AM EDT

An Israeli protester wears pink during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence in Jerusalem, Saturday, June 12, 2021. If all goes according to plan, Israel will swear in a new government on Sunday, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year rule and a political crisis that inflicted four elections on the country in less than two years. Hebrew reads: "You failed"," Israel free" and "Leave". (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Knesset approves new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule

By Joseph Krauss Jun. 13, 2021 02:56 AM EDT

Naftali Bennett, an Israeli parliament member from the Yamina party, arrives to the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, Monday, June 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, Pool)
Israeli parliament to vote on new government on Sunday

Jun. 08, 2021 05:00 AM EDT

Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid speaks to journalists at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, Monday, June 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, Pool)
Vote on new Israeli government to be held in coming week

Jun. 07, 2021 11:22 AM EDT

Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett, left, smiles as he speaks to Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid during a special session of the Knesset, whereby Israeli lawmakers elect a new president, at the plenum in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP)
Netanyahu foes push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule

By Laurie Kellman Jun. 03, 2021 05:06 AM EDT

Israeli left-wing protesters chant slogans and hold flags during a demonstration for the forming of a new government in the central Israeli city of Ramat Gan, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Hebrew sign reads: "We are the hope". (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM

By Josef Federman Jun. 02, 2021 11:37 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, front, attends the swearing-in ceremony for Israel's 24th government, at the Knesset, or parliament, in Jerusalem, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The ceremony took place shortly after the country's president asked Netanyahu to form a new majority coalition, a difficult task given the deep divisions in the fragmented parliament. (Alex Kolomoisky/Pool via AP)
Israeli president picks Netanyahu to try to form government

By Laurie Kellman And Ilan Ben Zion Apr. 06, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a hearing evidence stage for his trial over alleged corruption crimes, at the Jerusalem district court, in Salah El-Din, East Jerusalem, Monday, April 5, 2021. Netanyahu was back in court for his corruption trial on Monday as the country's political parties were set to weigh in on whether he should form the next government after a closely divided election or step down to focus on his legal woes. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)
Israeli PM back in court as parties weigh in on his fate

By Ilan Ben Zion Apr. 05, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Israeli President Reuvin Rivlin makes remarks after receiving official election results from Chairman of Israel's Central Elections Committee Judge Uzi Fogelman in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Israeli election officials Wednesday handed the results of last week's vote to President Rivlin, nudging forward the country' elusive efforts to break political deadlock, form a government and avoid an unprecedented fifth consecutive round of balloting. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
Israel's president calls for new alliances to solve deadlock

By Laurie Kellman Mar. 31, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech following the announcement of the first exit poll results for the Israeli parliamentary elections, at his Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
Israel appears mired in deadlock as votes are tallied

By Josef Federman Mar. 24, 2021 03:41 AM EDT

An Israeli Arab woman votes for Israel's parliamentary election at a polling station in Maghar, Israel, Tuesday, March. 23, 2021. Israel is holding its fourth election in less than two years. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
No clear winner in Israeli election, signaling more deadlock

By Josef Federman Mar. 23, 2021 01:02 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, waves to supporters as he tours the Mahane Yehuda market while campaigning a day before national elections, in Jerusalem, Monday, March 22, 2021. The March 23 vote is Israel’s fourth parliamentary election in two years. (AP Photo/Oren Ben Hakoon)
Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu

By Josef Federman Mar. 22, 2021 02:05 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement at the Israeli Knesset, or Parliament, in Jerusalem, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Netanyahu said, "We did not want elections, but we will win." (Yonatan Sindel/Pool Photo via AP)
Israel heads to new elections as government collapses

By Josef Federman Dec. 22, 2020 02:15 PM EST

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Washington. Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt the annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians for their future state. White House senior adviser Jared Kushner is at right. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties

By Josef Federman, Matthew Lee And Jon Gambrell Aug. 13, 2020 10:53 AM EDT