AOC hints AIPAC responsible for Democrats' defeat
AIPAC responds to squad member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, shows her voting percentages in races where "Squad" members lost their primaries.
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Over warrants for Israelis
Senate Majority Leader-elect threatens ICC with sanctions over warrants for Israelis
Senator John Thune calls for legislation imposing sanctions on the ICC and its prosecutor if they do not reverse their actions to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
Iranian officials to IAEA:
Iranian officials to IAEA: Willing to discuss nuclear program, but no external pressure'
Iranian officials meet IAEA chief in Tehran, express openness to addressing concerns about nuclear program while maintaining stance against external pressure.
Over Gaza war
Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever over Gaza war stance
Ben & Jerry's files lawsuit against its parent company, alleging it prevented the ice cream maker from voicing its stance on the Gaza conflict.
'We stand with Israel'
Senate Republican Leader John Thune speaks to Netanyahu: We stand with Israel
New Republican Senate Leader John Thune says he held a phone call with Netanyahu and "reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to standing with Israel, our closest friend and ally.”
North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of UAVs
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un instructs "mass production" of kamikaze-style drones, following his personal observation of testing procedures of such UAVs.
IAEA chief arrives in Tehran to discuss nuclear program
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to meet Iranian officials to address various aspects of cooperation between the agency and Iran.
Jake Sullivan:
Jake Sullivan: There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal
US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.
Biden to hostage families:
Biden to hostage families: The efforts to bring them home will continue
US President meets families of Americans who have been held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. White House: He reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to getting the hostages home.
State Department spokesman:
State Department spokesman: We have not given up hope on a hostage release deal
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters that the Biden administration continues to pursue efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite Qatar suspending its involvement as a mediator.
Second day in a row:
US Army strikes pro-Iranian militias in Syria for the second day in a row
CENTCOM says it conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed militia group's weapons storage facility in Syria in response to a rocket attack on US personnel.
In summit in Riyadh
In summit in Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince accuses Israel of 'genocide'
As Arab and Muslim leaders convene in the Saudi capital, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman demands that the global community "immediately halt the Israeli actions against our brothers in Palestine and Lebanon."
Supported pro-Israel legislation
Supported pro-Israel legislation | Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State
New York Times reports that US President-elect is expected to name Florida Senator as the Secretary of State in his administration.
Supporter of Israel
Trump offers Israel supporter Rep. Stefanik the post of UN Ambassador
Stefanik rose to prominence during the House Education Committee's hearing on campus antisemitism, in which university presidents refuse to acknowledge that calls for the genocide of Jews violated their schools’ rules.
Iranian nuclear program:
IAEA chief to visit Iran to discuss nuclear program
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi says he will meet with Iranian officials to address various aspects of a March 2023 statement which outlines a framework for cooperation between the agency and Iran.
French Foreign Minister:
French Foreign Minister: We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says during visit to Ramallah that his country is considering new sanctions against those facilitating the expansion of “Israeli settlements”.
Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts
State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.
Germany:
Germany: Afghan man charged in deadly stabbing in Mannheim
Afghan man charged in connection with a deadly knife attack in May that left a police officer dead and several others wounded. Prosecutors say the attack was Islamist-inspired.
Iran's nuclear program
IAEA chief may visit Iran in the coming days to discuss its nuclear program
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, expresses optimism about working constructively with US President-elect Donald Trump.
Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres wins reelection
Democrat Ritchie Torres wins more than 77% of the votes, defeating Republican Gonzalo Duran and independent Jose Vega.
Elizabeth Warren wins reelection in Massachusetts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren secures 66.7% of the votes, compared to 33.3% for her Republican rival John Deaton.
Bernie Sanders wins reelection in Vermont
Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats, easily wins reelection to a fourth term, with 60.6% of the votes.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: The US will work closely with Israel's next Defense Minister
Pentagon describes dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as a "trusted partner," stresses the Pentagon will continue to work closely with the next defense minister, Israel Katz.
CENTCOM:
CENTCOM: 163 ISIS terrorists eliminated in Syria and Iraq since Aug. 29
US Central Command announces that, since August 29, its forces have conducted 95 operations against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria, eliminated 163 terrorists and captured 33.
'Driven by malice'
Danon blasts Turkey for asking UN for Israel arms embargo: Driven by malice
Israel’s UN Ambassador responds to letter sent by Turkey to the UN in which it calls for an arms embargo against Israel: Another move by the axis of evil to act against Israel in the international arena.
Blinken:
Blinken: Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages
In conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State reveals that Hamas has rejected yet another proposal for a hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire.
Second time this week
North Korea launches a ballistic missile, for the second time this week
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan.
Houthis declare:
Houthis declare: We will maintain the blockade on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels announce that they are intensifying actions in support of Hamas and Hezbollah and will uphold a maritime blockade on Israeli vessels.
Turkey in letter to UN:
Turkey in letter to UN: Stop arms deliveries to Israel
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces his country has submitted a letter to the United Nations, endorsed by 52 countries and two organizations, urging a halt to arms deliveries to Israel.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: If Israel accepts ceasefires, it may influence our retaliation
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian hints that Israel's stance regarding ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon could influence the "type and intensity" of his country’s response to Israeli strikes on Iranian soil.
Harris in Michigan:
Harris in Michigan: I will do everything in my power to achieve a two-state solution
Democratic presidential nominee speaks in Michigan two days before election day: We need to end the war, and we need to get the hostages out.
IDF: False claims
UNRWA chief accuses IDF of bulldozing facility in Nur Shams, IDF responds: False claims
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says IDF caused severe damage to facility near Tulkarm. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Terrorists planted explosives in the proximity of the UNRWA offices that were then detonated in an attempt to harm IDF soldiers.
Israeli source:
Israeli source: Israel is at high level of readiness for response from Iran
Israeli military source tells CNN that Israel is at a “high level of readiness” for a response from Iran, but is still assessing the decision-making process in Iran.
Austin to Gallant:
Austin to Gallant: US fully prepared to defend Israel against threats from Iran
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister amid reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered an attack on Israel.
Chicago antisemitic shooting:
Police announce hate crime, terror charges against suspect in Chicago antisemitic shooting
Chicago Police announces that felony terrorism and hate crime charges have been added to the charges against 22-year-old suspect who shot Orthodox Jewish man as he was walking to synagogue.
Irish PM to EU:
Irish PM to EU: Review the trade relations with Israel
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris urges European Union to "review its trade relations" with Israel, following the laws passed in the Knesset to ban the activities of UNRWA.
'You’re a war criminal'
Harris heckled twice during election rallies: You’re a war criminal
US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee twice heckled by anti-Israel protesters during campaign rallies in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. In the second incident, a heckler referred to her as a war criminal.
White House spokesperson:
White House spokesperson: If Iran attacks Israel, we will support Israel
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre comments on reports that Iran plans to attack Israel before the US election: Iran should not respond to Israel's retaliation. If they do, we will support Israel in defending itself.
UNRWA chief:
UNRWA chief: Israel's new laws will lead to more deaths in Gaza
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini denounces laws passed in the Knesset banning the agency's work in Israel, claims Israel has not provided proof of its claims that UNRWA workers aided Hamas attack.
US Ambassador to the UN:
US Ambassador to the UN: UNRWA needs reforms, but there is no alternative to it
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield acknowledges the need for reforms in UN agency for "Palestinian refugees", but expresses concerns over Israeli legislation banning UNRWA.
