Yemen:
Yemen: Cruise missile fired by Houthis strikes commercial tanker
Fire breaks out in vessel which was attacked. Crew not hurt. Houthis: We will be making an important statement in the coming hours.
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US national security adviser to visit Israel
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan expected to meet senior government officials and discuss humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip.
UN General Assembly to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Diplomats say the UN General Assembly is likely to vote Tuesday on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel struck targets in the Damascus area
Syrian military official says the Syrian air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles.
UAE asks Security Council to vote on demand for Gaza ceasefire
United Arab Emirates seeks Friday vote on draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
White House official:
White House official: We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'
White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.
US official:
US official: Israel agreed to open Kerem Shalom border crossing
US official says Israel has agreed to open Kerem Shalom crossing but only for screening of humanitarian aid delivered via Rafah crossing.
Biden to Netanyahu:
Biden to Netanyahu: Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire
US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.
FM Cohen blasts UN chief:
FM Cohen blasts UN chief: His tenure is a danger to world peace
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen criticizes Antonio Guterres who invoked rarely used UN Charter article to force a ceasefire in Gaza.
UPenn President:
UPenn President: A call for genocide of Jewish people is evil, plain and simple
University of Pennsylvania President seeks to clarify conduct during hearing on campus antisemitism.
Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza
Despite the accusations, Qatar recently brokered the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
House approves resolution condemning antisemitism
Measure passes by vote of 311 to 14, Some Democrats take issue with language stating that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”
'Antisemitic hypocrite':
'Antisemitic hypocrite': Israeli officials blast UN rapporteur's anti-Israel comment
Foreign Ministry officials criticize UN official Francesca Albanese's post accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinian Arabs.
Columbia University cancels teach-in justifying Hamas massacre
Columbia University shuts down pro-Palestinian Arab student group's planned discussion that aimed to justify October 7 attack.
Canadian city walks back decision not to display menorah
Mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick, admits mistake in deciding not to display menorah outside city hall during Hanukkah.
US national security adviser:
US national security adviser: We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan: The Houthis are the ones with their finger on the trigger but Iran is responsible.
Report:
Report: Red Cross president to visit Gaza
President of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit the Gaza Strip, promote Red Cross visit to hostages held by Hamas.
US threatens to respond after ships attacked in Red Sea
CENTCOM says Houthi rebels attacked three commercial vessels in the Red Sea, promises “appropriate responses”.
Britain sends destroyer to the Gulf amid regional tensions
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says HMS Diamond will keep Britain and its interests safe.
Report:
Report: Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce by one more day
Egyptian officials say deal is expected to involve the release of another 10 hostages. Despite report, rocket fired from Gaza.
Ambassador Erdan:
Ambassador Erdan: Israel has zero trust in antisemitic UN Commission of Inquiry
Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UN Commission of Inquiry’s probe of sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7.
Biden:
Biden: We remain determined to secure the release of every hostage
US President hails ceasefire agreement which led to release of hostages, says it has "delivered meaningful results".
Erdan responds to UN chief:
Erdan responds to UN chief: He does not acknowledge Hamas committed any crimes
Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Secretary-General's remarks about sex crimes committed by Hamas on October 7.
Almost two months later:
Almost two months later: UN chief acknowledges Hamas rapes
UN Secretary-General says there are "accounts" that Hamas committed sexual violence. Erdan: Even now he refuses to accept the evidence.
Over antisemitism:
UC Berkeley sued by Jewish groups over campus antisemitism
Jewish groups claim the university has become a hotbed of "unchecked" antisemitism, including at its law school.
Overwhelming majority:
With overwhelming majority: House approves resolution affirming Israel's right to exist
House of Representatives approves resolution which affirms Israel’s right to exist by a majority of 412 to 1.
Iran denies involvement in attacks on ships in Yemen
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman rejects claims Iran was involved in attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea.
US official:
US official: We don't believe Hamas intentionally held back 2 Americans
The White House does not believe Hamas purposefully held back American women as part of hostage release, says Biden administration official.
Montreal:
Montreal: Jewish community center hit with firebomb
The incident is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents in the city in recent weeks.
US Navy ensures tanker seized near Yemen is safe
US Navy vessel responds to distress call from chemical tanker Central Park, which was seized off the coast of Aden.
US national security adviser:
US national security adviser: We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says other groups in Gaza are holding hostages and efforts are underway to bring them back.
Toronto reports sharp rise in antisemitic incidents
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center says it is dismayed by 192 percent increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7.
Report:
Report: Elon Musk to visit Israel next week
Channel 12 News reports that owner of X and Starlink will meet Herzog and Netanyahu and will visit the area near the Gaza border.
Yemen:
US shoots down drones fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
The incident comes amid heightened tensions with the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Biden speaks to Netanyahu, welcomes hostage deal
White House says Biden assured Netanyahu he will continue working to secure the release of all remaining hostages.
Seattle-area synagogue vandalized
FBI investigating after Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in Mercer Island vandalized.
South Africa:
South Africa: Lawmakers vote in favor of cutting ties with Israel
Majority of lawmakers vote in favor of motion calling for closure of the Israeli embassy and cutting of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Canada:
Canadian province of Manitoba to make Holocaust education more prominent
Jewish groups welcome the move, which was motivated by discussions with concerned Jewish students.
US strikes Iranian-backed militiamen in Iraq
The strike follows repeated attacks against US bases in Iraq and Syria.
Amid tensions over Gaza war:
Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa amid tensions over Gaza war
Foreign Ministry announces that the Ambassador to South Africa has been recalled following the "latest statements from South Africa".