Report:
Report: Netanyahu blocked Macron visit over Palestinian state recognition
Israel reportedly denied Macron’s snap visit request, demanding he retract support for a Palestinian state. Macron refused.
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'Free speech concerns'
Judge blocks Trump bid to strip Harvard of $2.2 billion, cites free speech concerns
Federal judge halts the Trump administration’s attempt to cut $2.2 billion in Harvard funding, ruling it used antisemitism as a “smokescreen” and violated free speech and academic freedom protections.
Boehler to Hamas:
Boehler to Hamas: Better pay attention to Trump
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler advises Hamas to listen to Trump’s demands that it release all 20 living Israeli hostages, after the group claims interest in a deal but keeps its old preconditions.
'From River to Sea'
George Mason University faces backlash over SJP's 'From River to Sea' video
George Mason University’s SJP chapter posts a controversial video calling for Palestinian "liberation" and praising Hamas. The university, after suspending the group for radical actions, is now reviewing the video for possible legal violations.
Iran:
Iran: US missile demands sabotage nuclear talks
Iran says nuclear talks with the US remain possible, but missile restrictions demanded by Washington are obstructing progress, warns such conditions “negate any talks.”
Houthis strike ship in Red Sea over alleged Israeli ties
Houthis claim drone and missile strike on ship in Red Sea over Israeli ties, days after Israel eliminated their prime minister in Sanaa.
Sa'ar blasts Macron:
Sa'ar blasts Macron: He is trying to intervene in a conflict to which he is not a party
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar blasts French President Macron for opposing US visa bans on PA officials, accusing him of ignoring incitement and terror rewards while destabilizing the region with misguided interference.
UK charges 47 more over support for banned Palestine Action group
UK police charge 47 more for alleged support of banned group Palestine Action, now totaling 114. Critics call the terror designation a threat to free speech.
After weather delays
Gaza flotilla departs Barcelona again after weather delays
A flotilla carrying activists and aid for Gaza leaves Barcelona again after weather delays, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade. Greta Thunberg and other public figures are aboard.
IAEA finds uranium traces at Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007
International Atomic Energy Agency says it found uranium traces at a Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007, renewing concerns it was a secret reactor.
Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials from UN Assembly
Netanyahu thanks President and Secretary of State for denying visas to PA officials ahead of the UN General Assembly: Denying visas to those who glorify terror is justice.
'France must wake up'
'France must wake up': Sa’ar responds to latest antisemitic vandalism
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges France to “wake up” after a Holocaust memorial in Lyon was vandalized, echoing US Ambassador Kushner’s criticism of France’s inaction on rising antisemitism.
Aims to breach blockade
Large Gaza flotilla sets sail from Barcelona, aims to breach Israeli blockade
A flotilla carrying aid and activists departs Barcelona for Gaza, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade amid famine warnings. Greta Thunberg and other public figures join the high-profile mission.
Paris:
Knife-wielding man arrested after threatening Jews near Paris synagogue
Man threatens Jews near a Paris synagogue before Shabbat and arrested by police. Authorities are probing antisemitic motives.
After strike on Houthis
Israeli-linked vessel targeted in Red Sea, two days after strike on Houthis
Israeli-owned, Liberian-flagged ship near Yanbu reports an explosion, days after Israel eliminated top Houthi officials in Sanaa. All crew are safe.
Jewish groups respond after woman stabbed at Ottawa grocery store
A woman in her 70s stabbed at an Ottawa grocery store known for its kosher section. Police are investigating possible motives, including hate bias. Jewish groups express concern and call for increased safety.
After 'snapback':
After 'snapback': Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill
Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to resume fair nuclear talks after the E3 moved to reimpose UN sanctions over alleged violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Turkey:
Turkey: Netanyahu’s recognition of Armenian Genocide is politically motivated
Turkey denounces Netanyahu’s recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide as political exploitation, accusing him of hypocrisy amid Gaza war crimes allegations.
Unlikely agreement:
Unlikely agreement: Iran’s FM agrees with Netanyahu’s assessment of Australian PM
Iran’s FM Araghchi agrees with Netanyahu that Australia’s PM is “weak” after Albanese blames Iran for attacks on Jews and expels its envoy. Araghchi fires back, accusing Canberra of appeasing “war criminals.”
67 charged as UK cracks down on Palestine Action
London's Metropolitan Police have charged 67 people for supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The UK proscribed the group as a terror organization in July.
No to Palestine:
No to Palestine: Germany won't join UN recognition push
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms Germany will not join other nations in recognizing a Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly, citing unfulfilled requirements.
German teen convicted in foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concert
German court convicts a 16-year-old Syrian for aiding a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The teen, an ISIS supporter, provided bomb-making instructions.
Witkoff:
Witkoff: Multiple countries in negotiations to join Abraham Accords
US envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that multiple countries are in negotiations to join the Abraham Accords. Recent reports suggest talks with Azerbaijan and Central Asian allies.
Iran nuclear talks resume amid sanctions threat
Nuclear talks between Iran and Europe to resume on Tuesday, as the Europeans threaten sanctions over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
Canada condemns IDF strike on hospital in Khan Yunis
Canada condemns an IDF strike on a hospital in Gaza, killing journalists. Israel’s military confirmed the strike, adding it regrets harm to uninvolved individuals and is investigating.
US envoy:
US envoy: 'More work to do' on Israel-Syria security deal
US envoy Tom Barrack says Israel and Syria are not close to a security deal, contradicting a report that a preliminary agreement is possible by the end of September.
Brazil rejects ambassador
Israel declares Lula persona non grata as Brazil rejects new ambassador
Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, Israel responds by withdrawing the nomination and reaffirming President Lula's persona non grata status amid worsening ties.
Iraqi forces eliminate ISIS terrorists in airstrike in Salahuddin
Iraqi forces carry out a precision airstrike on an ISIS hideout in Salahuddin province, killing at least three terrorists including a senior commander.
Over anti-Israel performance
Irish rap group Kneecap sparks fury in France over anti-Israel performance
Irish rap group Kneecap chants “Free Palestine” at a Paris concert, sparking outrage over their anti-Israel rhetoric and ties to Hezbollah.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Iran won’t obey US, nuclear standoff ‘unsolvable’
Iran’s Supreme Leader declares Iran’s standoff with the US “unsolvable,” vowing defiance amid nuclear tensions and warning Tehran would never submit to American or Western pressure.
US envoy to Macron:
US envoy to Macron: Antisemitism rising, your government isn’t doing enough
US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner summoned after warning President Macron that France’s inaction on antisemitism is fueling violence.
Fatah begins handing over weapons in Lebanon 'refugee camps'
A plan to disarm Palestinian Arab factions in Lebanese “refugee camps” begins with a small handover of weapons from Fatah. Hamas and PIJ refuses to participate.
US eliminates top ISIS financier in Syria raid
US forces eliminated a senior ISIS official in a raid in northern Syria, CENTCOM announces. The official was a key financier and planner of terror attacks.
Iran warns Israel:
Iran warns Israel: We have new missiles with more power
Iran's Defense Minister announces the country has developed missiles with "far greater capabilities" than those used in a recent war with Israel, threatening to use them in any future conflict.
British Foreign Secretary:
British Foreign Secretary: Israel’s E1 project a 'breach of international law'
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy blasts Israeli plans to build in the E1 area, calling it a "flagrant breach of international law" that undermines the two-state solution. Germany condemns as well.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
Iran's Foreign Minister: 'Not yet' time for nuclear talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the time for "effective" nuclear talks with the US has not yet arrived, following a pause in negotiations after Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
'Flagrant attack'
ICC condemns latest US sanctions as 'flagrant attack'
The ICC strongly rejects new US sanctions against its personnel, calling them a "flagrant attack" on judicial independence and an "affront" to victims.
B'nai Brith to Carney:
B'nai Brith to Carney: Palestinian statehood is premature and dangerous
B'nai Brith Canada and other community leaders warn Prime Minister Carney that recognizing a Palestinian state at the UN is "dangerous and premature." They criticize the move as a unilateral foreign policy failure made without parliamentary approval.
Italian soccer coaches call for Israel's suspension
Italy's Coaches' Association urges the Italian soccer federation to seek Israel's suspension from international competitions.
France slams Netanyahu for 'abject' antisemitism accusation
France slams Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, calling the accusation “abject” and “erroneous”.