European official:
European official: Israel defending itself doesn't mean collective punishment
European Council President Charles Michel claims Israel is inflicting "collective punishment" on civilians living in areas targeted by its military.
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Iranian President at UN:
Iranian President at UN: Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".
Irish PM criticizes Israel:
Irish PM criticizes Israel: We're not seeing a targeted response to terrorism here
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israel's strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour it is "an extraordinarily dangerous situation."
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Israel is trying to drag Iran into the conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses Israel of attempting to provoke a full-scale regional war after Israel launches Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah.
EU's Borrell:
EU's Borrell: We're extremely concerned about an escalation in Lebanon
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for "urgent" ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Civilians on both sides will be the ones suffering in case of escalation.
Iran arrests 12 people for 'collaborating with Israel'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the 12 alleged spies planned acts against Iran's security.
'This is racism'
Rep. Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with an exploding pager: This is racism
Squad member condemns cartoon published in the National Review magazine showing her with an exploding pager. Users on social media point out her own statements against Israel.
After cancelling Oct. 7 event
University of Maryland sued by SJP after cancelling Oct. 7 event
University of Maryland’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine files lawsuit against the school after the organization’s approval to hold a vigil on October 7 was revoked.
After pager explosions:
Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation after pager explosions
US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
'Violates int'l law'
Ocasio-Cortez blames Israel for pager blasts in Lebanon: This attack violates int'l law
Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of being behind the pager explosions of Hezbollah terrorists: Congress needs a full accounting of the attack.
Saudi Crown Prince:
Saudi Crown Prince: No normalization without a Palestinian state
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia would not recognize Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, criticizes the "crimes of the Israeli occupation".
Sanders seeks to block sale of offensive weapons to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders announces he will file legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive US weapons to Israel due to civilian deaths in the Gaza war.
Iran's UN Ambassador:
Iran's UN Ambassador: We reserve the right to respond to Israel
Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.
North Korea fires salvo of ballistic missiles
South Korea and Japan say North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles, its second missile launch in the past week.
'A terrorist act'
Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon: A terrorist act
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.
UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.
After Palestine recognition
After Palestine recognition, first ambassador to Spain presents credentials
First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.
Blinken to visit Egypt to continue talks on hostage release
State Department announces that Blinken will travel to Egypt on Wednesday and meet local officials to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages.
Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace
Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.
Senior Hamas official:
Senior Hamas official: We still have ample resources to fight Israel
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells AFP that "the resistance has a high ability to continue" fighting Israel, after Gallant said Hamas "no longer exists" as a military formation in Gaza.
Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis
Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.
Despite human rights concerns:
US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid, despite human rights concerns
Biden administration overrides human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, grants it the full $1.3 billion allocation.
UNRWA claims:
UNRWA claims: Six of our workers were killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
UN Secretary-General criticizes Israel over the alleged strike. Danon fires back: Terrorists operating out of civilian buildings previously used by UNRWA are not innocent.
Canadian Foreign Minister:
Canadian Foreign Minister: Canada suspended some 30 permits for arms shipments to Israel
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly says she suspended some 30 permits for arms shipments to Israel: We will not have any form of arms or parts of arms be sent to Gaza.
Hamas:
Hamas: Ready to implement ceasefire with Israel without new conditions from any party
Hamas meets Egyptian and Qatari mediators, says it is ready to implement an "immediate" ceasefire based on previous US proposal without new conditions.
Swiss Parliament votes to suspend support for UNRWA
Swiss Parliament’s lower house adopts motion to “immediately suspend” support UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
ICC chief prosecutor:
ICC chief prosecutor: Expedite decision on arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to expedite their decision on his request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders.
IAEA chief hopes to meet Iranian President
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his agency.
Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel
Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.
Netherlands:
Netherlands: Two Pakistanis convicted of calling to murder Geert Wilders
Dutch court convicts in absentia two Pakistani political leaders of making calls for the murder of right-wing leader Geert Wilders.
US Army destroys Houthi UAVs and missile systems
The US Army’s statement comes a day after the Houthi rebels claimed they had shot down an American MQ-9 aircraft in Yemen.
IRGC commander:
IRGC commander: Israel will taste the bitterness of Tehran’s revenge
Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, says Iran's revenge for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh will be different than what has been seen in the past.
'An individual act'
Jordan issues weak condemnation of Allenby Crossing attack: It was an individual act
Jordanian Foreign Ministry says it is "closely following" investigations into shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, stresses need for "de-escalation measures".
Tim Walz:
Tim Walz: Israel has to move towards a two-state solution
Kamala Harris' running mate says in radio interview: Israel has the right to defend itself, but we can't allow what's happened in Gaza to happen.
Blinken:
Blinken: Nearly 90% of the Gaza ceasefire deal is agreed
Secretary of State says it is incumbent on both Israel and Hamas to say yes on remaining issues to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal: The mediators will share their thoughts on how to resolve the issues.
British PM:
British PM: Suspension of arms exports to Israel was a legal decision
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his government's partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, says it does not signify a change in UK support for Israel's right to self-defense.
Hamas:
Hamas: No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu
Hamas again rejects renewed negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal, calls for pressure on Netanyahu to accept proposal.
'Not safe to proceed'
Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned: Not safe to proceed
EU naval mission says salvagers abandoned an initial effort to tow away the Sounion oil tanker, which was targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea.
Pentagon spokesperson:
Pentagon spokesperson: There is still a threat of an Iranian attack against Israel
Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder says “Iran has indicated that it intends to retaliate, so we will continue to take that threat seriously."
Roger Waters to Nick Cave: Support BDS
Notorious anti-Israel musician Roger Waters fires back at Australian singer Nick Cave who criticized Waters’ support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
