EU launches mission to protect ships from Houthis
European Union launches a mission to help protect international shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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US resolution:
US resolution at UNSC calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposes Rafah operation
US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.
Russia invites PA factions for truce talks
Russia invites all Palestinian Arab factions, including Hamas, to meet in Moscow for talks aimed at solving longstanding Hamas-Fatah feud.
Jordanian FM:
Jordanian Foreign Minister: Netanyahu determined to continue more killing
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blames Netanyahu for hostage release deal not having been agreed upon yet.
British ship comes under attack near Yemen
Explosion damages Belize-flagged, UK-registered and Lebanese-operated cargo ship. Crew unharmed.
Sunak to Netanyahu:
Sunak to Netanyahu: Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza
British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.
UN chief:
UN chief: Hospitals must be kept free of combat
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the IDF’s operation in a Khan Yunis hospital which housed dozens of Hamas terrorists during the war.
Kirby responds to UN official:
John Kirby responds to UN official: Hamas is a terrorist organization, it just is
White House National Security Communications Adviser responds to UN relief chief who stated that “Hamas is not a terrorist group for us”.
US cyberattack targeted intelligence-collecting Iranian ship
Officials say the US recently conducted a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship that was collecting intelligence on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Biden to Netanyahu:
Biden to Netanyahu: Working tirelessly to release all hostages
US President tells Netanyahu that the situation of the hostages being held by Hamas is "appalling" and he is committed to secure their release.
Netanyahu in message to US:
Netanyahu in message to US: We reject international dictates on Palestinian state
After speaking to Biden, Netanyahu responds to reports that the administration is planning to establish a Palestinian state: Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.
UN Relief Chief:
UN Relief Chief: Hamas is not a terrorist group for us
Israeli officials blast UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, who claimed in TV interview that Hamas is a "political movement" and not a terrorist group.
For the second time this week:
Netanyahu and Biden speak for the second time this week
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden speak for about 40 minutes, discuss hostage release deal and the war in Gaza.
The second time this week:
For the second time this week: Labour suspends candidate over anti-Israel remarks
Britain’s Labour Party suspends parliamentary candidate who was recorded using an expletive to refer to Israel and calling for Brits who fight in the IDF to "be locked up".
Watch:
Watch: Deni Avdija sets new career high for Israeli NBA player
Deni Avdija, drafted 9th overall in 2020, scores 43 points for the Washington Wizards, passing Omri Casspi's record.
Watch:
Watch: Canadian MP denounces anti-Israel protest in Toronto
Canadian MP denounces anti-Israel protest at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto which turned into a display of antisemitism: The attacks against synagogues, schools, businesses and neighborhoods must stop.
David Cameron:
David Cameron: UK wants 'absolute guarantee' of no repeat of UNRWA allegations
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the UK wants an "absolute guarantee" that UNRWA will not employ staff who are willing to attack Israel before resuming funding.
'Unsanctioned demonstrations'
MIT suspends anti-Israel organization over 'unsanctioned demonstrations' on campus
MIT suspends Coalition Against Apartheid, says it disrupted and endangered students.
Tlaib votes 'present'
House condemns Hamas' sexual violence, Tlaib votes 'present'
House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas terrorists’ use of rape and sexual violence during and since October 7.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran is not entirely transparent on its nuclear program
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns about Iran after senior official says the country has all it needs to build a weapon.
UK Labour leader:
UK Labour leader: Labour has changed on antisemitism
Keir Starmer comments on removal of candidate who made anti-Israel statements: When I say the Labour Party has changed under my leadership, I mean it.
'Unacceptable and antisemitic'
US envoy blasts UN rapporteur's anti-Israel comment: Unacceptable and antisemitic
US Permanent Representative to the UNHRC responds to UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese who denied that the October 7 Hamas massacre was antisemitic.
Irish PM on the attack:
Irish PM on the attack: Israel has become blinded by rage
Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar launches tirade against Israel over planned Rafah operation: They're not listening to any country in the world.
US officials:
US officials: Talks in Cairo were productive, but no breakthrough was reached
US official tells CNN the outstanding area of disagreement in hostage deal talks is the ratio of prisoners to hostages that would be released.
Toronto:
Police investigating anti-Israel protest outside Toronto hospital
Toronto Police investigating after pro-Palestinian Arab protesters gathered outside Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and chanted in support of Hamas.
Columbia University added to House Committee's antisemitism probe
Congressional committee probing campus antisemitism expands its investigation to include Columbia University.
EU top diplomat suggests:
EU top diplomat suggests: Limit arms exports to Israel over Gaza deaths
Josep Borrell cites Biden's comments on Israeli response in Gaza, urges Israel's allies to stop sending it weapons.
New York:
New York: Anti-Israel protesters arrested after blocking rush hour traffic
Multiple anti-Israel protesters arrested after using cars to halt traffic at the Brooklyn Bridge and two major tunnels during rush hour.
After anti-Israel rant:
UK Labour Party withdraws support for candidate following anti-Israel rant
Labour Party withdraws support for candidate Azhar Ali after he suggested Israel relaxed its security in run up to the October 7 attack by Hamas to provide grounds to invade Gaza.
Biden:
Biden: US working on Gaza truce of at least six weeks
US President says the key elements of a hostage release deal are on the table: Gaps remain, but I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders to keep working to achieve the deal.
North Korea develops new ballistic control system
North Korea says it successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells.
US official:
US official: Framework in place for hostage deal, but gaps remain
Following Biden-Netanyahu conversation, senior administration official says Biden is determined to bring about a hostage release deal.
One month later:
One month later: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hospitalized again
Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue", one month after he was hospitalized for cancer treatment.
Nicaragua seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel
Nicaragua files an application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel.
Erdan to UN chief:
Erdan to UN chief: You should be leading a campaign not to ensure Hamas’ survival
Israeli Ambassador responds after US Secretary-General warns against Israeli operation in Rafah: A ceasefire means keeping the genocidal Hamas terrorists in power.
Biden:
Biden: Israel’s response in Gaza is over the top
Biden tells reporters he is working to bring about a lasting pause in the fighting in Gaza: Lots of innocent people are in trouble and dying. And it's got to stop.
Blinken:
Blinken: A pathway to a Palestinian state is needed for Israeli-Saudi ties
Secretary of State says Saudi Arabia is still willing to normalize ties with Israel, but is demanding that a path be found for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Surge in antisemitism continues
Surge in antisemitism continues NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January
Since the start of October, there have been 193 antisemitic incidents in New York City.
US official:
US official: Elimination of terrorist leader in Iraq is just the beginning
Senior administration official says there is more to come in response to the deaths of three US soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan.
Putin:
Putin: Russia is working to free hostages held by Hamas
Russian President meets leaders of local Jewish community, says Moscow achieved "specific results" in efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
