Ben Gvir responds
Khamenei posts in Hebrew, Ben Gvir responds
Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.
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'The wrong side of history'
'The wrong side of history': Israel blasts new Irish PM's comments on Gaza
Foreign Ministry criticizes Ireland’s new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, after he fails to mention the hostages being held by Hamas while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.
Security Council fails to reach consensus on PA membership bid
UN Security Council ad hoc committee discusses PA bid for full UN membership, but fails to reach an agreement, meaning the effort is now likely headed for a more formal council vote.
Blinken to counterparts:
Blinken to counterparts: Dissuade Iran from attacking Israel
US Secretary of State speaks to his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi and European counterparts on Iranian plans to retaliate for attack on its consulate in Damascus.
Austin to Gallant:
Austin to Gallant: Israel can count on full US support to defend itself
Pentagon Press Secretary says Secretary of Defense Austin reiterated to Defense Minister Gallant “ironclad US support for Israel's defense in the face of growing threats from Iran and its regional proxies.”
Iran to US:
Iran to US: Our response to Israel will be 'non-escalatory'
Iranian sources tell Reuters that Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to the attack attributed to Israel on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation.
'Israel will be held accountable'
Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader: Israel will be held accountable for its crimes
Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
Houthis claim:
Houthis claim: We targeted a US warship
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they targeted four vessels, including what they described as a US warship, with drones and naval missiles.
House Speaker Mike Johnson:
House Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president
US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts President Joe Biden: He’s more concerned with placating the antisemitism in his base than standing with Israel.
Spanish PM:
Spanish PM: Israel's response in Gaza risks destabilizing the Middle East
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticizes Israel, insists recognition of a Palestinian state is "in Europe's geopolitical interests".
Blinken to Gallant:
Blinken to Gallant: The US will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran
US Secretary of State speaks with Defense Minister amid speculations Iran is planning an imminent attack.
Germany at ICJ:
Germany at ICJ: Israel's security is at the core of our foreign policy
Germany rejects accusations from Nicaragua at ICJ that it has been “facilitating genocide” in Gaza through its support for Israel.
France threatens sanctions on Israel over Gaza aid
France's Foreign Minister says pressure, and possibly sanctions, must be imposed on Israel to open crossings to get humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Irish Foreign Minister:
Irish Foreign Minister: Recognition of a Palestinian state will happen
Irish Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says he will be bringing a formal proposal on the recognition of Palestinian statehood to Government.
British Foreign Secretary:
British Foreign Secretary: We will not suspend arms exports to Israel
Despite pressure on the British government, Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the UK’s position on export licenses to Israel remains “unchanged”.
Toronto:
Toronto: Posters depicting children hostages defaced with swastikas
Posters in Toronto depicting four-year-old Ariel Bibas and one-year-old Kfir Bibas vandalized with swastikas. Toronto Mayor condemns.
Biden:
Biden: I think what Netanyahu is doing is a mistake
US President ups his criticism of Netanyahu over the war in Gaza: I don’t agree with his approach.
Harris to hostages' families:
Harris to hostages' families: No higher priority than reuniting hostages with loved ones
US Vice President meets families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, provides update on US efforts to secure the release of all hostages.
UN Security Council refers PA's membership bid to committee
UN Security Council president refers PA's application to become a full member to the committee on the admission of new member, which will meet on Thursday.
Hamas:
Hamas: Despite Israeli intransigence, we will discuss the proposal
Hamas says that Israel's proposal did not meet any of its demands, but its leadership will discuss it regardless.
Turkey claims:
Turkey claims: Israel denied our request to air drop aid to Gaza
Turkey’s Foreign Minister vows measures against Israel for denying his country’s request to join air drops of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Houthis claim:
Houthis claim: We fired at British, US and Israeli ships
Houthi forces claim they targeted a British ship and a number of US frigates in the Red Sea, and two Israeli vessels in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
House Speaker:
House Speaker: It’s time to stop lecturing Israel on how it should defend itself
US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts “appalling” lack of support for Israel from some Democrats.
Calling to end aid to Israel
ICJ to hear Nicaragua's case calling for Germany to end aid to Israel
Preliminary hearings open Monday at International Court of Justice in Nicaragua's case which claims that Germany is “facilitating” acts of genocide by Israel.
Reports in Egypt:
Reports in Egypt: Progress made in hostage release talks
Egyptian official says Hamas and Qatar's delegations left Cairo and will return within two days to agree on the terms of the final agreement, while the Israeli and the US. delegations will leave within a few hours.
Reversing previous trend:
NYPD reports spike in antisemitic crimes, reversing previous trend
NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in the five boroughs last month, more than double the 17 reported in February.
Despite US opposition
PA insists on Security Council vote on statehood, despite US opposition
PA’s UN envoy says "we believe it is high time now for our state to become a full member at the United Nations" despite US indications it will veto the motion.
VP Harris:
VP Harris: If Israel does not change its approach, we're going to change our approach
US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.
Report:
Report: Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel
US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
State Department:
State Department: PA should seek statehood through talks, not at UN
State Department spokesman says establishing an independent Palestinian state should happen through direct talks with Israel, as PA seeks UN vote on the issue.
Minister Chikli to Schumer:
Minister Chikli to Schumer: You're more than welcome to immigrate to Israel and vote
Diaspora Affairs Minister responds to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after he again called for Israel to hold elections: The gates of Israel are open to you.
Haniyeh stresses:
Haniyeh stresses: We are sticking to our conditions for hostage deal
Hamas chief stresses the group will continue to demand an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza in a hostage release deal.
Khamenei threatens Israel:
Khamenei threatens Israel: They will be slapped for Damascus strike
Iran’s Supreme Leader issues threat to Israel following strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus which has been blamed on Israel.
Security Council fails to condemn strike in Damascus
US, Britain and France oppose Russian-drafted UN Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria which has been blamed on Israel.
After Gantz's remarks:
After Gantz's remarks: Schumer again calls for elections in Israel
Senate Majority Leader calls on Israel to hold elections, cites Benny Gantz’s remarks: When a leading member of Israel’s war cabinet calls for early elections, you know it’s the right thing to do.
Spanish PM:
Spanish PM: We will recognize Palestinian state by July
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tells reporters he plans to move ahead with plans to recognize Palestinian statehood which he announced recently along with other European leaders.
Kim inspects
Kim inspects as North Korea test-fires hypersonic missile
North Korea successfully test-fires new mid- to long-range solid-fuel hypersonic missile.
Biden charges:
Biden charges: Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers in Gaza
US President has harsh words for Israel following the strike in Gaza in which seven workers for the World Central Kitchen organization were killed.
Death of aid workers:
Death of aid workers: Blinken urges Israel to conduct a swift investigation
Secretary of State says US urged Israel to conduct a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into strike that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity in Gaza.
PA reports:
PA reports: Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza
Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claim employees from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah. IDF: We're conducting a thorough review at the highest levels.
