Senator Schumer:
Senator Schumer: We must ensure the Holocaust never fades from memory
Senate Majority Leader in statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day: We must fight antisemitism wherever it rears its ugly head.
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US confirms:
US confirms: Senior ISIS leader killed in helicopter strike in Syria
CENTCOM says senior ISIS leader who planned attacks in the Middle East and Europe was killed in US raid in northern Syria.
Three ISIS officials killed in US raid in Syria
CENTCOM says raid resulted in death of senior ISIS leader who planned attacks in the Middle East and Europe.
Iran closes more than 150 businesses over hijab law
More than 150 businesses in 24 hours shut down for not respecting obligation for women to wear headscarves.
Syria:
ISIS terrorists kill at least 31 truffle hunters in Syria
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reports four shepherds killed by ISIS jihadists in a separate incident.
Iran:
Iran: 10 sent to prison over downing of Ukrainian airliner in 2020
Iran sentences 10 members of armed forces to prison over involvement in downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight in January of 2020.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Recent developments are serving the axis of resistance against Israel
Hezbollah leader claims that diplomacy will negatively affect normalization efforts with Israel.
North Korea successfully launches ICBM
The launch was supervised on site by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Senior US officials:
Senior US officials: Netanyahu will visit Washington before the end of the month
Sky News Arabia cites US officials who say Hezbollah is providing Hamas with advanced missiles to strike Israel from Lebanon.
Saudis to hold negotiations with Yemen's Houthi rebels
The initiatives to achieve peace gained momentum since Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to re-establish ties.
New York:
Teens wanted in connection with antisemitic attacks in Queens, New York
Group of teens wanted for series of antisemitic attacks during Passover, including rock-throwing and shouting antisemitic remarks.
Assad, Iranian President discuss 'Israeli failure'
Syrian President speaks to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following recent rocket fire from Syria and Israeli retaliation.
Reports:
Reports: Pentagon documents detail possible Israeli lethal aid to Ukraine
Leaked Defense Department classified documents include one with scenarios in which Israel would agree to provide “lethal aid” to Ukraine.
After Al-Aqsa clashes:
After Al-Aqsa clashes: Sirens sounded in southern Israel
Sirens sound in communities located near the border with the Gaza Strip and in Sderot. IDF says 16 launches identified.
Canadian grocery store bans distribution of antisemitic newspaper
Ontario-based newspaper with history of antisemitism will no longer be available in local grocery stores.
Hamas convicts six 'collaborators' with Israel
Military court in Gaza Strip convicts six people of "collaboration" with Israel, sentencing two of them to death.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Two Syrians dead in Israeli air strike in Damascus
Syrian media report Israeli air strike in the Damascus area. Explosions heard in the vicinity of the Syrian capital.
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers to meet in the coming days
The meeting will follow the Chinese-brokered deal to restore ties between the two countries, seven years after they were severed.
Pakistan denies it is trading with Israel
The denial comes after a Jewish businessman tweeted about successfully exporting food samples to Jerusalem and Haifa.
Syria:
Car bombing rocks Syrian capital of Damascus
Two people lightly injured, no deaths reported. Incident not connected to Israel's downing of Syrian UAV, despite earlier reports.
The second time in last 24 hours:
For the second time in last 24 hours: Syria accuses Israel of air strike in Damascus
Syrian media report explosions in the Damascus area following air strike attributed to Israel.
New York Republican:
New York Republican: Biden’s hostile comments toward Israel are shameful
Rep. Elise Stefanik joins Republicans who criticized Biden over his response to the planned judicial reforms in Israel.
Due to calls to boycott Israel:
Indonesia stripped of hosting U20 World Cup due to calls to boycott Israel
FIFA announces Indonesia won't host men's Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.
Iran denies 'baseless accusations' it plotted to attack Jewish targets in Athens
Iran’s Embassy in Athens claims Israel is making false accusations to divert attention from its domestic issues.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in the Damascus area
Media in Syria report explosions near capital as a result of Israeli air strike. Two Syrian military personnel reportedly injured.
Indonesian President:
Indonesian President: Our policy towards Palestine hasn't changed
Indonesia's President says Israel's participation in soccer tournament in his country means no change to its foreign policy.
Netanyahu responds to Biden:
Netanyahu responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people
PM responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad.
Biden on Israel:
Biden on Israel: I'm very concerned, Netanyahu won't be invited in the near term
US President comments on the recent goings on in Israel, says he will not be inviting Netanyahu to the White House in the near future.
Canada announces new sanctions against Iran
Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.
US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel
National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.
North Korean leader calls to expand nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un calls to scale up the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials.
Due to Indonesia-Israel issues:
FIFA delays U20 World Cup draw due to host Indonesia's issues with Israel
Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, and Bali governor called to ban Israel from taking part in the tournament.
Gulf countries to Blinken:
Gulf countries to Blinken: Condemn Smotrich's comments on Palestinian people
Gulf Cooperation Council writes to US Secretary of State, condemn comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
'Urgent need for compromise'
'Urgent need for compromise': US 'deeply concerned' over developments in Israel
National Security Council Spokesperson urges compromises on judicial reform following dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Following Gallant's dismissal:
Following Gallant's dismissal: Israel's Consul General in New York resigns
Israel's Consul General in New York, Asaf Zamir, resigns from his post: It is now time for me to join the fight for Israel's future.
Following drone attack on US base:
US strikes Iranian targets in Syria following drone attack on US base
The US air strikes came after a drone believed to be Iranian struck a Coalition base in northeast Syria.
Sources:
Sources: Syria and Saudi Arabia to reopen embassies next month
The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus follows Saudi Arabia's agreement with Iran.
Tree of Life shooter's lawyers:
Lawyers of Tree of Life shooter: He has schizophrenia and brain impairments
Lawyers for Robert Bowers raise concerns over their client's mental state as his trial is set to begin.
North Korea tests new nuclear underwater attack drone
North Korea also confirms it fired cruise missiles during the weapon test and firing drill.
Following restoration of ties:
Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers to meet following restoration of ties
Saudi Foreign Minister and Iranian counterpart agree in phone call to meet and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies.