'A complete lie':
Hamas blasts Netanyahu's speech to Congress: A complete lie
Hamas claims Netanyahu’s comment about intensified efforts to return the hostages is "a complete lie and misleading Israeli, American and international public opinion".
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Pelosi:
Pelosi: Netanyahu speech was the worst by any foreign dignitary
Even though she did not attend, former US House Speaker criticizes Netanyahu’s speech to Congress: He should spend his time on a deal to bring the hostages home.
In protest of Congress speech:
In protest of Congress speech: Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol
Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags and an effigy of Netanyahu during a protest near Capitol Hill against his Congress speech. At least six arrested.
Britain:
Radical Islamist preacher in Britain convicted of terrorism offenses
British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of terrorism offenses after a trial in London, facing "a significant sentence".
'Worst leader in Jewish history'
'Worst leader in history': Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech
Rep. Jerry Nadler launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu, but unlike other Democrats will not boycott his Congress speech "out of respect".
Biden to meet Netanyahu on Thursday
US official says Biden is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Thursday at the White House.
Biden:
Biden: I’ll be working to bring the war in Gaza to an end
A day after announcing he is withdrawing from the presidential race, Biden phones in to his campaign headquarters: I’ll be working very closely to try to work out how we can get the Gaza war to end. I think we’re on the verge of being able to do that.
After Biden withdraws:
AOC endorses Harris for President after Biden withdraws
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces: Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States.
US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea
US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.
Houthi leader:
Houthi leader: More pressure and deterrence must be exerted on Israel
Speaking after Israeli strike in Yemen, Houthi leader says it "will lead to a greater escalation of our actions against Israel and to the development of our capabilities as well".
US source:
US source: Netanyahu-Biden meeting to go ahead as scheduled
Source tells AP that Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet President Biden at the White House this week as planned, despite Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.
Over anti-Israel encampment:
B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against U of Windsor over anti-Israel encampment
B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus.
White House:
White House: Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID
White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.
After backlash:
After backlash: Adidas apologizes for use of anti-Israel model
Adidas apologizes for selecting Bella Hadid to be the face of the remake of the shoes used by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, but won't say whether it would remove Hadid from the ads.
'Downright dangerous'
UN spokesman decries Israeli official's comments on UNRWA chief: Downright dangerous
UN spokesman denounces spokesman in Netanyahu’s office who said UNRWA chief Lazzarini is "a Jew-killing enabler".
US makes it official:
US makes it official: Gaza pier mission has come to an end
The US military officially announces that its mission to install and operate a temporary, floating pier off the coast of Gaza has come to an end after repeated problems.
Las Vegas speech cancelled
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, cancels Las Vegas speech
White House confirms Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and forced to cancel speech at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas.
Veteran NBA guard signs with Israeli team
After 12 years playing in the NBA, Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker
Houthi rebels release footage showing them striking the Chios Lion oil tanker in the Red Sea.
Iraq:
Iraqi base which hosts US troops attacked by drones
Iraqi forces say there were no casualties in the attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase.
In bid for reconciliation:
Fatah and Hamas officials to meet in Beijing in bid for reconciliation
Senior officials from Hamas and Fatah to meet in Beijing on July 20 and 201 in a renewed bid for reconciliation.
Hostage release discussed
Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer, hostage release discussed
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Blinken "discussed practical solutions to resolve the remaining issues on the table in ongoing ceasefire negotiations".
US army:
US army: Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one
CENTCOM says Houthi rebels launched attacks on several vessels in the Red Sea, including the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned MT Bentley I.
Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted two "military operations", one in the Gulf of Aden and one in Eilat.
Turkish Foreign Minister calls for more pressure on Israel
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims Israel's attacks in Gaza show that it has no intention of ending the conflict.
UK Foreign Secretary:
UK Foreign Secretary: The war in Gaza is intolerable, an immediate ceasefire is needed'
Britain’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, visits Israel, says Britain wants to assist with diplomatic efforts “securing a ceasefire deal and creating the space for a credible and irreversible pathway towards a two-state solution.”
Netanyahu and Biden to meet two days before Congress speech
Israeli official says Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Biden at the White House on July 22.
Due to escalation:
McGill University: Anti-Israel encampment was removed due to escalation
McGill University in Montreal says an escalation of security issues and violence left it with no choice but to order the dismantlement of pro-Palestinian Arab encampment that was taken down on Wednesday.
US officials confirm:
US officials confirm: Temporary pier project off Gaza coming to an end
Pentagon spokesman says an effort to reattach the pier was unsuccessful and, as such, the project will permanently end soon.
US report finds:
US report finds: Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack
US military says Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. Iran denies it is arming the Houthis.
Biden on hostage release deal:
Biden on hostage release deal: Gaps remain, but the trend is positive
Biden says both Israel and Hamas agreed to the outline he laid out six weeks ago, adds he is determined to bring about an end to the Israel-Hamas war: It should end now.
Lawmakers to Blinken:
Lawmakers to Blinken: Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel
Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.
Canada:
Canada: University of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters
Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.
US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz:
US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz: It is important to transfer PA's tax revenues
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautions Foreign Minister Israel Katz against any further withholding of funds that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli ship'
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have targeted several ships, including the MSC Patnaree ship in the Gulf of Aden, claiming it is an Israeli vessel.
US Gaza pier to be reinstalled, then taken down
US officials say the pier for humanitarian aid to Gaza will be reinstalled Wednesday to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently.
Iran's new president reaffirms anti-Israel stance
Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says “resistance movements” will not allow Israel’s "criminal policies" towards the Palestinian Arabs to continue.
Houthis claim to have fired drone on Eilat
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they launched drones towards Eilat overnight Sunday together with the Iraqi Islamic Resistance.
Brazil adopts free trade agreement with the PA
Brazil ratifies agreement between the Mercosur trade bloc of South America and the PA that had been signed in 2011.
Despite reformist president
US not expecting policy change from Iran, despite election of reformist president
US officials point out that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls the shots in Iran, say they are not ready to resume nuclear talks.
