Jordan's King:
Jordan's King: We have red lines. We are concerned about the next intifada
Jordan’s King Abdullah II tells CNN he is prepared for conflict should the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.
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Israel's Ambassador to Turkey presents credentials
Irit Lillian was appointed as Israel's Ambassador to Turkey after four years in which no Israeli Ambassador was appointed.
ADL blasts Whoopi Goldberg:
ADL blasts Whoopi Goldberg: Her comments about the Holocaust and race are deeply offensive
ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt blasts actress and comedian after she repeated past claims that the Holocaust wasn't about race.
Iran unrest:
Iran unrest: Raisi vows 'no mercy' against 'hostile' protests
Iranian President says foreign countries are "wrong" to think they will achieve their goals.
Abbas 'successor' curses him in newly released recordings
Hamas-affiliated website releases recordings of PA chairman's top aide, Hussein Al-Sheikh, insulting him and other top leaders.
Google apologizes over offensive definition of 'Jew'
Google apologizes after a search of the word "Jew" on the search engine revealed an offensive definition.
Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network
Iran blasts Britain's "non-constructive role", a day after arresting "network" involved in anti-government protests.
Oman discusses expanding boycott of Israel
Oman’s Shura Council discusses expansion of boycott of Israel and prohibition of all contact with Israelis.
Pence running for President? Not so fast, says his spokesman
After reports say former VP has filed the required papers for 2024 run, his spokesman denies Pence had done so.
France:
France: Suspect in attack on Kurds had hatred for foreigners
Prosecutor says man suspected of killing three Kurds in Paris confessed to a "pathological" hatred for foreigners.
Hezbollah hands over suspect in death of UN peacekeeper
Private Sean Rooney was killed and three others injured when their UNIFIL vehicle was attacked in southern Lebanon.
Terror attack in Kafr Qassem:
Terror attack in Kafr Qassem: Two officers run over and shot, suffer minor injuries
Two police officers run over and shot. Terrorist neutralized. The officers taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Twitter introduces 'view count' feature for tweets
Twitter rolling out a new feature allowing users and their followers to see how many people have viewed their tweet.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We arrested members of four teams linked to the Mossad
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry claims it identified and arrested members of four teams of operatives linked to the Israeli Mossad.
Iran criticizes Zelenskyy:
Iran criticizes Zelenskyy: Our patience is not endless
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian President who told US Congress that Iran is providing Russia with drones.
Iran:
Iran: We're ready to return to nuclear deal if our red lines are respected
Iran's Foreign Minister: Our understanding is that the other parties (to the nuclear deal) are returning to realism.
State Department spokesman:
State Department spokesman: Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The JCPOA hasn't been on the agenda for some time.
Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks
Iran's Foreign Minister meets EU foreign policy chief on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan.
Trolling the opposition?
Trolling the opposition? Detroit Pistons wish Kyrie Irving a 'Happy Hanukkah'
Detroit Pistons wish Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving a happy Hanukkah after his suspension over antisemitism.
Following poll:
Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO following poll on the issue
Twitter CEO: I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job!
Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'
Video from sidelines of recent election rally shows Biden telling woman that the 2015 deal is dead but the US won't formally announce it.
Libya:
Libya: 17 former ISIS members sentenced to death
Libyan court sentences 17 former ISIS members to death, gives another 16 prison sentences.
IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit
IAEA inspectors meet head of Iran's nuclear energy organization, do not say whether they addressed impasse.
Canada:
Canadian province of Saskatchewan adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
"Antisemitism is on the rise and must be condemned," says Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in the Damascus area
Syrian TV reports explosions heard over the capital following alleged Israeli air strike. The strike reportedly targeted Iranian militias.
Iran:
Iran: We're preparing to launch at least two satellites into space
Iran's Telecommunications Minister says the country will launch at least two satellites into space by late March.
NYPD seeking public's help following antisemitic attack
The attack on a 63-year-old man took place in Central Park last Wednesday.
Musk polls users on if he should step down from Twitter
Twitter owner posts poll to his account regarding his future as the head of the company, says he will abide by its results.
North Korea conducts 'final phase' test of spy satellite
North Korea announces it conducted an "important, final phase" test on for development of a spy satellite.
UN Special Rapporteur:
UN Special Rapporteur: Comments on Jewish lobby were decontextualized
UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese says her 2014 comments on the "Jewish lobby" were wrongly mischaracterized as antisemitic.
Jordan:
Senior police officer killed in clashes with demonstrators in Jordan
The protests in the city of Maan broke out over high fuel prices and spread to several cities across the kingdom.
Congress approves defense bill including Israel aid
Bipartisan defense measure authorizes $500 million for US-Israel missile defense cooperation in 2023. AIPAC welcomes its approval.
IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles
UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.
Iranian newspaper:
Iranian newspaper: Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests
Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.
For insulting public officials:
Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison for insulting public officials
Mayor of Istanbul sent to two years and seven months in prison for insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.
US to pay Pfizer $2 billion for more course of its COVID-19 pill
Paxlovid has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and severe illness significantly.
Iran:
Iranian soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women's rights
Global soccer players’ union shocked over possible execution of Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani.
Report:
Report: IRGC Quds Force commander headed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton
Iran’s failed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton was commanded commander of IRGC Quds Force Unit 840.
AIPAC welcomes US stance on UN 'settlement blacklist'
AIPAC praises Biden administration for opposing UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea and Samaria.
State Department:
State Department: We hope to see accountability in death of teen in Jenin
State Department spokesperson comments on death of 16-year-old girl during clashes in Jenin: A tragic incident. It's heartbreaking.
