Crew members of tanker seized by Iran are safe
Empire Navigation company says crew of tanker seized by Iran's navy in the Persian Gulf this week is safe.
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China's Foreign Minister calls for establishment of Palestinian state
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza during meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo.
Red Sea:
US aircraft shoot down Houthi missile in the Red Sea
US fighter aircraft shoot down anti-ship cruise missile fired by Houthis at the USS Laboon. No injuries or damage reported.
Report:
Report: Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages
CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.
North Korea tests missile with hypersonic warhead
North Korea says the launch was aimed at verifying the reliability of the missile’s solid-fuel engines and the maneuverable flight capabilities of the hypersonic warhead.
'This case is unfounded':
White House rejects allegations of genocide against Israel: This case is unfounded
White House spokesperson John Kirby: Genocide is not a word that ought to be thrown around lightly.
Over antisemitism:
Jewish students sue Harvard University over campus antisemitism
Six students accuse Harvard of allowing its campus to become a bastion of rampant antisemitism.
Canadian PM:
Canadian PM: Our commitment to the Jewish community and to Israel is unwavering
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Jewish community leaders in Toronto amid the sharp increase in acts of antisemitism in the city.
US and UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen
US and UK launch air strikes struck more than a dozen Houthi targets inside of Yemen. Biden: I will not hesitate to direct further measures.
North of Toronto:
Police investigating suspected antisemitic vandalism north of Toronto
Police searching for suspects after car with decals of the Israeli flag was vandalized in Vaughan.
Khamenei in Hebrew:
Khamenei in Hebrew: The crimes of the Zionist entity will not be forgotten
Iran’s Supreme Leader again takes to X to post anti-Israel message: The crimes of the Zionist entity will not be forgotten.
Arab League expresses support for anti-Israel lawsuit at ICJ
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit affirms his "full support" for South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at in The Hague.
UN Security Council demands end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
11 countries vote in favor, none against, and four abstain. US Ambassador to the UN welcomes the approval of the resolution.
Fired from Yemen
US, Britain shoot down 21 Houthi missiles and drones fired from Yemen
CENTCOM confirms a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones launched from Yemen were shot down.
North of Toronto:
Man arrested over antisemitic assault north of Toronto
34-year-old arrested after four Jewish adults were attacked while walking home from synagogue in city of Vaughan.
White House:
White House: Biden didn't know Secretary Austin had cancer until today
White House says Biden did not learn that his Defense Secretary had prostate cancer until the news of the diagnosis was disclosed to the public.
Amid tensions with Houthis:
Reports of incidents in the Red Sea amid tensions with Houthis
Houthis claim they targeted a vessel in the Red Sea as UK Maritime Trade Operations organization and security firm Ambrey receive reports of incidents near Yemen.
No surprise:
No surprise: Jeremy Corbyn to join anti-Israel delegation at the ICJ
South African government announces that former UK Labour Party leader will be part of its delegation for its lawsuit against Israel at The Hague.
Blinken:
Blinken: Saudi Arabia has clear interest in normalization of ties with Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses Saudi-Israel normalization during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince.
'Well-earned title':
'Well-earned title': StopAntisemitism names Rashida Tlaib its 'Antisemite of the Year'
Michigan Democrat beats out Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and supermodel Gigi Hadid for the title.
Iranian woman gets 74 lashes for violating dress code
33-year-old woman of Kurdish origins punished for "violating public morals" and not covering her head.
In wake of Houthi attacks:
In wake of Houthi attacks: Chinese company Cosco stops sailing to Israeli ports
Cosco Shipping Lines says it will no longer be sailing to Israeli ports in order to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
DeSantis:
DeSantis: Disgrace the Biden Admin is empowering the terror-supporting PA
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate says he will impose sanctions on the PA if elected president.
John Kirby:
John Kirby: UNRWA does important work
White House National Security Council spokesman defends the work of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
ISIS claims responsibility for Iran attacks
Islamic State claims responsibility for twin blasts near the burial site of Qassem Soleimani in southern Iran.
Toronto:
Toronto: Jewish-owned store vandalized before being set on fire
Toronto Police’s hate crime unit investigating fire and vandalism at a Jewish-owned grocery store.
13 countries to Houthis:
13 countries to Houthis: There will be consequences to your actions
13 countries, led by US, issue statement warning Houthi rebels of consequences unless they halt their attacks in the Red Sea.
'Counterproductive':
'Counterproductive': White House blasts South Africa's lawsuit against Israel
John Kirby says Washington thinks South Africa's lawsuit at ICJ is "meritless, counterproductive, and without any basis".
Amid Houthi attacks:
Maersk to continue avoiding Red Sea amid Houthi attacks
Maersk and German rival Hapag-Lloyd will continue to avoid the Red Sea route that gives access to the Suez Canal.
Sanders to Congress:
Sanders to Congress: Reject the military aid to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".
After death of Hamas official:
Macron urges Israel to 'avoid escalation' after elimination of top Hamas official
French President speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, calls on Israel to avoid escalation, "particularly in Lebanon".
Amid tensions with Houthis:
Iranian warship enters the Red Sea amid tensions with Houthis
An Iranian warship, the Alborz, enters the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait.
US Navy confirms:
US Navy confirms: Aircraft carrier USS Ford will return from the Mediterranean
US Navy says the USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed to the region after October 7 attack, will "redeploy to its home port as scheduled".
Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case
Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.
New York:
New York: Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport
Anti-Israel protesters yell inflammatory chants, stop traffic and cause chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
North Korean leader:
North Korean leader: Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an armed confrontation is becoming a reality.
German police foil New Year's Eve terror attack in Cologne
German police arrest three people over alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne.
White House spokesperson:
White House spokesperson: We're not looking for a conflict with the Houthis
National Security Council spokesperson makes clear the US isn't looking for a wider conflict, but will continue to act in self-defense.
Watch:
Watch: Jordanian MP burns Israeli flag
Jordanian MP Khalil Attiya burns Israeli flag during Arab League session in Cairo.
'Reckless behavior':
'Reckless behavior': Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment
France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.
