UN chief slams Houthis’ court referral of UN staff in Yemen
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Houthis’ referral of UN staff to court, demanding release of 59 UN personnel held in Yemen.
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US: Turkey must drop Russian S-400 to rejoin F-35
US envoy Tom Barrack says talks with Turkey on rejoining the F-35 program show promise, but Ankara must abandon the Russian S-400 system before any breakthrough can be achieved.
Sa’ar:
Sa’ar: Netanyahu will visit NYC despite Mamdani’s arrest threat
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar dismisses NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s vow to arrest PM Netanyahu, stressing the visit will go ahead despite opposition from Mamdani.
Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel
Iran begins trial of a dual national accused of espionage for Israel, arrested during the June conflict. Charges include “waging war against God,” often punishable by death.
UN chief slams Israeli raid, demands respect for UNRWA premises
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel Police’s raid on UNRWA’s Jerusalem compound, calling it a violation of UN immunity and urging Israel to respect international law.
Antisemitism in Toronto:
Toronto seniors’ housing targeted in antisemitic mezuzah theft
Toronto Police are investigating after about 20 mezuzahs were stolen from a Jewish seniors’ housing building.
DeSantis declares:
DeSantis designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist entities
Florida Governor designates CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, directing agencies to block support and prevent unlawful activities.
Former Iranian FM warns Israel against future aggression
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Israel’s war with Iran was a “miscalculation,” warning future aggression will trigger Iranian self-defense.
Palestine Action activist:
Anti-Israel UK activist admits Elbit raid aimed at damage, denies violence
Palestine Action member Charlotte Head admits planning property damage in Elbit raid but denies violence. Six stand trial in UK for aggravated burglary, violent disorder, and criminal damage.
Amid criticism
BBC orders staff to complete antisemitism training amid mounting criticism
BBC launches compulsory antisemitism training after Jewish staff accused the broadcaster of bias. The Board of Deputies welcomes the move, but critics demand accountability and warn trust remains at risk.
Australia:
Antisemitism in Australia falls 20%, still five times pre-Oct. 7 levels
Antisemitic incidents in Australia fell 20% to 1,654 last year, but remain five times pre-Oct. 7 levels, new data show.
Houthis release crew of ship they attacked in Red Sea
Crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C, sunk in July after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, have been released. Eleven seafarers are set to arrive in Oman, ending months of captivity.
Guterres:
Guterres: Israel’s Gaza operation fundamentally wrong
UN Secretary-General Guterres continues his criticism of Israel, says Gaza operation was “fundamentally wrong” and may involve war crimes.
EBU faces 'watershed moment' over Israel in Eurovision 2026
Eurovision faces a “watershed moment” as the EBU may vote on Israel’s 2026 participation this Thursday. Broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands threaten boycott, while Germany warns it could withdraw if Israel is banned.
Filipino crew of sunk cargo ship to be released by Houthis
Philippines says nine Filipino crew members of the Eternity C, sunk by Houthis in July, will be released. The men will be transferred from Sanaa to Oman before returning home.
'We will not abandon the Golan'
UN passes resolution against Israel’s Golan presence, Danon: We will not abandon the Golan
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: “Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan.”
AJC welcomes Dublin’s decision to keep Herzog Park name
American Jewish Committee welcomes Dublin City Council’s withdrawal of a proposal to rename Herzog Park, urging leaders to preserve Jewish heritage while supporting Palestinian Arabs, and warning against erasing Ireland’s Jewish history.
John Cleese apologizes for anti-Israel posts, condemns Hamas
Actor John Cleese apologizes for posting anti-Israel material on social media, condemns Hamas as “the nastiest terrorist group”.
Citing violations
Egypt court annuls parliamentary results in 26 districts over violations
Egypt’s Higher Administrative Court annuls parliamentary results in 26 districts, raising invalidated races to 45 out of 70.
Over ties to Technion
Irish actress rejects honorary degree over ties to Israeli Technion
Irish actress Olwen Fouéré rejects honorary doctorate from the University of Galway, citing its “extremely problematic” contract with Israel’s Technion.
NBA:
NBA: Israeli rookies Wolf and Saraf shine in Nets’ loss to Bucks
Israeli rookies Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf deliver career-best performances for the Brooklyn Nets in a 116-99 loss to Milwaukee, marking a historic pairing as only the second Israeli duo in NBA history.
'Israel-driven'
'Israel-driven': Iran slams Australia for labeling IRGC a terror sponsor
Iran condemns Australia’s decision to label the IRGC a “state sponsor of terrorism,” calling it “unlawful” and “Israel-driven.”
Argentina nominates IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for UN Secretary-General
Argentina nominates IAEA chief Rafael Grossi as UN Secretary-General in 2027. He is backed by Paraguay and Italy as well.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Trump administration 'not worthy' of contact with Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says the Trump administration is “not worthy” of contact, rejects rumors of talks, and claims US-Israel failed in June war.
'Detached from reality'
'Detached from reality': Muslim Brotherhood slams Trump’s terror designation order
The Muslim Brotherhood denounces Trump’s order to designate its chapters as terrorist groups, calling it “detached from reality” and politically driven.
Australia lists IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism
Australia lists Iran’s IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism after it was found to have plotted attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne. Officials say the move strengthens security and combats antisemitism.
Maersk to resume Suez Canal transit when safe
Maersk will resume Red Sea navigation via the Suez Canal once safe, CEO Vincent Clerc says, citing Gaza peace progress.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: We aim to restore verification inside Iran
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi vows to restore full verification in Iran, as Iran condemns a motion censuring it over lack of cooperation.
Milei vows Argentine embassy in Jerusalem by spring 2026
Argentine President Javier Milei tells Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar he will open an embassy in Jerusalem during his 2026 visit.
Judge rules:
Judge rules: Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness
Australian judge rules that man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue this past July acted due to mental illness, not antisemitism.
BBC Chairman refuses to quit amid Trump speech edit scandal
BBC Chairman Samir Shah tells MPs he will not resign over the Panorama Trump edit scandal, apologizing for mistakes but vowing to “fix it.”
Germany probes 100-year-old suspected Nazi camp guard
German prosecutors are investigating a 100-year-old man accused of serving as a Nazi camp guard in Hemer, where thousands died. The probe comes as time runs out for trials eight decades after World War II.
Elimination of Hezbollah CoS
White House after elimination of Hezbollah CoS: Trump supports Israel’s self-defense
White House Press Secretary affirms Trump’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself after the IDF eliminated Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff in Beirut, citing the group’s long history of terror operations against Israel.
Trump signs order:
Trump moves to label Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Trump signs an order directing US agencies to assess Muslim Brotherhood chapters for terror designation, citing ties to Hamas and recent attacks. Sanctions could cripple the group’s global operations.
Iran warns of plots against Khamenei, blames Israel and US
Iran’s intelligence minister warns of plots by Israel and the US to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Turkey still mulling Gaza force deployment
President Erdogan says Turkey is still weighing deployment to a Gaza stabilization force, while repeating his “genocide” claim against Israel.
DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue
The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.
Lebanese PM offers talks with Israel, vows to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam says he’s ready to negotiate with Israel and seeks US help.
Iran:
Iran: No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without agreement
Iran’s FM Araghchi says IAEA won’t access bombed nuclear sites without a deal. He rules out missile talks, slams US demands, and declares talks with Europe “no longer useful” after sanctions snapback.
Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue
NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”
