Pentagon:
Pentagon: Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days
Pentagon spokesperson says the temporary pier off the coast of Gaza is expected to be fully operational in about 60 days and will deliver two million meals daily.
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EU foreign policy chief:
EU foreign policy chief: Hunger is being used as a war arm in Gaza
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell again levels accusations at Israel, says the lack of aid entering Gaza is a "manmade" disaster.
Houthis claim:
Houthis claim: We attacked a US ship in the Red Sea
Houthi rebels claim they the "US ship Pinocchio", vow to escalate their operations.
Biden:
Biden: I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu
US President tells reporters he has no plans to address the Knesset at this time, after expressing a desire to do so in a TV interview.
Erdan on UN chief:
Erdan: The Secretary-General cares more about terrorists than about our hostages
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN slams UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who called Israel’s war against Hamas a “catastrophic onslaught” against Gaza.
Saudi King:
Saudi King: Stop the brutal crimes against our brothers in Palestine
Saudi King denounces “heinous crimes” in the Gaza Strip in statement ahead of Ramadan.
Al-Qaeda offshoot announces death of its leader
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula says its leader, Khalid Batarfi, was killed. No cause of death provided.
Spain announces additional funding to UNRWA
Spain will give UNRWA an additional 20 million euros in aid, after other countries suspended funding due to its ties to Hamas.
For allowing antisemitism
Two Jewish students file lawsuit against MIT for allowing antisemitism on campus
Two Jewish students accuse MIT of allowing antisemitism on campus that has resulted in them being intimidated, harassed and assaulted.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau won't confirm resumption of UNRWA funding
Canadian Prime Minister refuses to confirm reports that Canada intends to restore funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
US threatens IAEA action against Iran
US threatens future action against Iran at UN nuclear watchdog if it continues its failure to cooperate in probe of uranium traces.
US to Iran:
US to Iran: Dilute all your highly enriched uranium
Responding to latest IAEA report, US calls on Iran to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity.
For the second time:
For the second time: South Africa asks ICJ to take new measures against Israel
South Africa petitions International Court of Justice to impose emergency measures on Israel over "widespread starvation" resulting from its offensive in Gaza.
After anti-Israel remarks:
Poll: Support for Brazilian President dips after anti-Israel remarks
New poll finds that approval of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's performance has slipped after he compared Israel's war in Gaza to Nazi genocide during World War II.
US army:
US army: The Houthis killed innocent civilians
US Central Command posts photo showing the damage caused to a commercial ship which was attacked by the Houthis, resulting in the deaths of three people.
2021 movie set shooting:
2021 movie set shooting: 'Rust' armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, armorer of “Rust” starring Alec Baldwin, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted of tampering with evidence.
For the first time:
For the first time: Houthi attack on ship results in fatalities
Houthis launch ballistic missile at commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in at least two fatalities among crew members.
US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza
US army, in coordination with the Jordanian Air Force, drops over 36,800 US and Jordanian meal equivalents in northern Gaza.
In Red Sea:
US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea
US army announces strikes on Houthi targets after the Houthis claimed they targeted two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea.
UN rapporteur:
UN rapporteur: I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel
Watch: UN's Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls explains to Israeli TV why she hasn't condemned the rocket fire targeting millions of Israelis.
Blinken to Gantz:
Blinken to Gantz: Credible humanitarian plan needed prior to any operation in Rafah
Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Belgium:
Belgium: Four arrested over planned terror attack in Brussels
Police in Belgium arrest an adult and three underage individuals suspected of plotting an attack against a concert hall in Brussels.
Hamas official claims:
Hamas official claims: We don't know how many hostages are alive
Amid talks on a hostage release deal, senior Hamas leader Bassem Naim claims a ceasefire is needed in order for Hamas to verify how many hostages are still alive.
Biden:
Biden: I will not let up on a hostage release deal
US President pledges to continue pushing for six-week ceasefire during which Hamas would release the hostages it is holding.
UNRWA chief warns:
UNRWA chief warns: Without additional funding, we will be in uncharted territory
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of "a deliberate and concerted campaign" against the agency.
Harris to Gantz:
Harris to Gantz: A credible humanitarian plan is needed before an operation in Rafah
US Vice President meets Minister Benny Gantz at the White House, calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal.
Joins other countries
Spain sanctions 12 residents of Judea and Samaria, joining the US, the UK and France
Spanish Foreign Minister announces that Spain has initiated a process of sanctioning 12 residents of Judea and Samaria who it claims committed violent acts against Palestinian Arabs.
Houthis vow:
Houthis vow: We will continue targeting British ships
Yemen's Houthis say they will continue targeting British ships in the Gulf of Aden following the sinking of a UK-owned vessel on the weekend.
Attack on military facility:
Iran executes alleged 'Mossad agent' over 2023 attack on military facility
Iran’s judiciary says it executed a “terrorist” over a 2023 drone attack that targeted a defense ministry site in Isfahan.
North of Toronto:
Man arrested at pro-Palestinian protest near synagogues north of Toronto
Man arrested after allegedly bringing a nail gun to a demonstration in the vicinity of synagogues in a suburb of Toronto.
VP Harris:
VP Harris: There must be in immediate ceasefire in Gaza
US Vice President calls on Israel and Hamas to accept a deal that would begin a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip: Hamas claims it wants a ceasefire. There is a deal on the table.
UNRWA investigation:
UN hoping to receive material from Israel on UNRWA probe
UN spokesperson says investigators expect to receive materials from Israel related to its accusations that UNRWA staff took part in October 7 attacks.
Iranian satellite put into orbit with Russian help
Iran launches Pars-I satellite with a Russian Soyuz-2.1b rocket. The satellite was launched from a base located some 8,000 kilometers east of Moscow.
After agreement with Israel:
Norway transfers PA tax money after agreement with Israel
Norway says PA received 407 million shekels from Israel as part of deal to release the frozen tax funds through Norway.
Due to spike in antisemitism:
UK increases security funding for Jewish community following spike in antisemitism
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces 54 million pounds in new funding to protect Jewish communities against antisemitism over the next four years.
Including political wing
New Zealand designates all of Hamas, including its political wing, as a terrorist entity
New Zealand's says "we can no longer distinguish between the military and political wings of Hamas" following October 7. At the same time, sanctions against "extremist Israeli settlers" were announced as well.
Reports in Syria:
Reports: Two pro-Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strike in Syria
Syria’s Defense Ministry claims that Israel carried out strikes near Damascus. Syrian opposition organization says two were killed and six injured.
Bypassing UNRWA
US announces humanitarian aid for Palestinian Arabs, but bypasses UNRWA
USAID says the aid will go through the World Food Program and non-governmental groups rather than UNRWA, whose employees took part in October 7 massacre.
Blinken to Saudi FM:
Blinken to Saudi FM: US committed to two-state solution
US Secretary of State reiterates the Biden administration’s commitment to a Palestinian state in conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister.
EU top diplomat doubles down:
EU top diplomat doubles down: Israel helped create Hamas
European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Israel "enabled the development of Hamas" as a rival to Fatah.