Lebanese military analyst:
Lebanese military analyst: Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel
Lebanese military analyst Abdul Rahman Chehaitli: Israel should not underestimate the Lebanese army.
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Amnesty International:
Amnesty International: Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown
Amnesty International says Iranian authorities have in recent months launched intensified crackdown against women who violated dress rules.
Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:
Pittsburgh synagague massacre: Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body
Lawyers for the shooter, Robert Bowers, wanted the body disinterred for a DNA test after prosecutors raised questions about paternity.
Iran:
Iran: We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites
Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.
State Department:
State Department: No plans to cut military aid to Israel
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.
Spain:
Spain: Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott
Court accepts lawsuit by Action and Communication on the Middle East following former Barcelona Mayor's decision to support BDS.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: We continue to support the Palestinian cause
Turkish President meets PA chairman Abbas, says Turkey is "deeply concerned about the violence of illegal settlers".
Britain on judicial reform:
Britain speaks out on judicial reform: We urge the Israeli government to build consensus
British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.
'They speak candidly':
White House press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu: They speak candidly
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre when asked whether Biden believes Netanyahu: They had a candid conversation.
Report:
Report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah decided not to get involved in Israeli crisis
Reuters report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah discussed fallout from judicial reform, decided not to get involved so as not to help Netanyahu.
BDS
American Anthropological Association adopts academic boycott of Israel
American Anthropological Association voted to adopt boycott of Israeli academic institutions over “discrimination of Palestinians”.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Today is the darkest day in the history of Israel
Hezbollah leader takes pleasure in protests in Israel following approval of law reducing the use of the reasonableness standard.
White House to Israel:
White House on Israel protests: Respect the right of peaceful assembly
US comments on incidents of violence during protests against the judicial reform: There is a significant debate in Israel.
Olmert to British TV:
Olmert to British TV: We are going into a civil war now
Former PM speaks to Britain's Channel 4, claims Israel faces civil war following approval of bill reducing reasonableness standard.
White House:
White House on judicial reform: Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority
US expresses disappointment that first phase of judicial reform passed in the Knesset without a broad consensus.
Blinken:
Blinken: We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran
US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."
Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region
11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.
NBA:
NBA: Sale of Charlotte Hornets to Jewish businessmen approved
NBA's board of governors approves sale of Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Jewish businessmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin.
Hezbollah-affiliated cleric:
Hezbollah-affiliated cleric: Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon
Lebanese cleric who is affiliated with Hezbollah says in TV interview that war with Israel can bring Lebanon out of its political crisis.
NYC Mayor meets Herzog:
NYC Mayor meets Herzog: New York City and Israel share an unbreakable bond
Mayor Eric Adams meets President Herzog: We will collaborate on issues such as security, antisemitism, terrorism, and technology.
Algeria blasts Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
Israel earlier this week joined the US in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East
The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: We expect the UN to stand with us against Iran
President Isaac Herzog meets UN Secretary General, expresses concern over hostility towards Israel in UN bodies.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there
Hezbollah leader calls on Arab and Islamic countries to follow in Iraq's footsteps and expel the Swedish ambassadors from their countries.
Biden:
Biden: Herzog and I discussed key issues of mutual concern
US President tweets about his meeting with President Isaac Herzog: I look forward to strengthening our partnership.
Iraq:
Iraq: Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire
Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.
Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following strike blamed on Israel
Syrian media report the country’s air defense systems were activated against “hostile targets” following Israeli air strike.
White House press secretary won't denounce lawmaker's anti-Israel remarks
White House press secretary questioned about comments by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, but refuses to denounce them.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles
South Korea says the two short-range missiles flew about 550 kilometers before landing in waters east of the Korean Peninsula.
House approves resolution:
House approves resolution: Israel is not a racist or apartheid state
House of Representatives votes 412-9 in favor of resolution condemning antisemitism and supporting Israel. All nine opposed were Democrats.
McCarthy to Democrats:
McCarthy to Democrats: Do something about your members' antisemitic remarks
House Speaker responds to Rep. Pramila Jayapal's comments on Israel: She's not the first Democrat to make antisemitic comments.
Due to Iran's actions:
Due to Iran's actions: US to send additional fighter jets and warship to Middle East
The US seeks to monitor key waterways following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.
'In solidarity with Palestinians':
Rep. Tlaib joins boycott of Herzog's speech 'in solidarity with the Palestinian people'
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib joins other Democrats in boycotting President Isaac Herzog’s speech before joint session of Congress.
Top White House official:
Top White House official: Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year
US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.
UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit
Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Iran:
Iran: Morality police return to the street months after protests
Iranian authorities announce new campaign to force women to wear Islamic headscarf.
PA journalist arrested after posting criticism on social media
PA security forces detain journalist who has been an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority.
EU Parliament backs ICC probe of alleged Israeli war crimes
European Union Parliament adopts statement in support of International Criminal Court's probe into possible war crimes by Israel.
'Not planning to attend':
AOC joins boycott of Herzog's speech: Not planning to attend
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known for her anti-Israel statements, joins two others in boycott of President Herzog's Congress speech.
Joining Ilhan Omar:
Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins Ilhan Omar, will boycott Herzog's Congress speech
Rep. Jamaal Bowman confirms he will not be attending President Isaac Herzog's speech before a joint session of Congress next week.
