Biden forms group tasked with fighting antisemitism
White House announces that Biden is establishing an inter-agency group to counter antisemitism and other forms of bias and discrimination.
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Kanye West named 'Antisemite of the Year'
StopAntisemitism group names rapper its "Antisemite of the Year": Mazel Tov Kanye West for propagating the most Jew hatred in 2022.
US denounces Iran over execution of protester
State Department spokesman: These harsh sentences are meant to intimidate Iran's people.
Report:
Report: Iran cuts funding to Palestinian Arab factions
Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly among groups affected by the Iranian move.
Gun battle in Jenin:
Gun battle in Jenin: Three terrorists who planned attack arrested. PA claims teen killed
No injuries among the Israeli forces. PA officials claim 16-year-old shot dead during clashes. IDF: The incident is under review.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi Foreign Minister: If Iran gets a nuclear weapon - all bets are off
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says Iran's neighbors would act to shore up their security if Tehran were to obtain nuclear weapons.
US forces kill two ISIS terrorists in strike in Syria
CENTCOM says American forces killed two ISIS terrorists in unspecified location in eastern Syria.
Brooklyn:
Brooklyn: Jewish boys chased by attackers with taser in Flatbush
Footage from the incident shows a group of Jewish boys running down the street as a group of assailants runs after them shouting.
Will Bernie Sanders run for President again?
Sanders' adviser says he will likely take “a hard look” at a third presidential bid if Biden chooses not to run.
After execution of protester:
Germany summons Iranian ambassador after execution of protester
Germany summons Iranian ambassador hours after individual who took part in anti-government protests was executed.
US sanctions Erdogan ally over sales of Iranian oil
Biden administration sanctions Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan for facilitating sale of oil for IRGC.
US Senate Committee passes resolution honoring victims of attacks on Jews in Argentina
Senate Foreign Relations Committee condemns 1992 and 1994 attacks, calls for terrorists responsible to be held accountable.
ICC Prosecutor:
ICC Prosecutor: I have a goal to visit Palestine in 2023
For the first time since taking office, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan makes possible reference to the court's probe of Israel.
Former Iranian President supports anti-government protests
Mohammad Khatami says slogan of protests sparked by death of Mahsa Amini is "beautiful".
Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests
Sister of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blasts her brother's "despotic" rule, throws support behind protesters.
Former secretary at Nazi concentration camp says she’s sorry
Lawyers for 97-year-old former secretary at Stutthoff ask for their client to be acquitted.
Iran:
Iran: 9 people to face death penalty over death of nuclear scientist
Iran’s judiciary says nine people will face death penalty over assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which Iran has blamed on Israel.
US opposed to Al Jazeera's ICC petition against Israel
State Department spokesman says US is opposed to Al Jazeera taking killing of its journalist to International Criminal Court.
US Army:
US Army: Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf
The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.
Human rights group:
Human rights group: Iran has executed more than 500 people in 2022
Norway-based group says 504 people have been executed in Iran this year and it is still working to confirm additional cases.
Montreal:
Man accused of yelling antisemitic slurs while driving in Montreal charged
21-year-old Jawad Jawad charged with willfully inciting hatred against an identifiable group.
US Ambassador to the UN:
US Ambassador to the UN: We must call out the horrifying spike in antisemitism
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield denounces recent surge in antisemitism in the United States: We must stand with the Jewish community.
Amid rise in antisemitism:
Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders amid rise in antisemitism
US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will host Jewish leaders in a White House roundtable on Wednesday.
Iran’s Foreign Minister:
Iran’s Foreign Minister: US seeking to cause chaos in Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister claims US is seeking to cause chaos in Iran to force concessions in nuclear talks.
Hamas and Fatah to hold another round of reconciliation talks
Senior Hamas official says a new round of dialogue for inter-factional reconciliation will be held in Algeria at the end of December.
Bahraini Foreign Minister:
Bahraini Foreign Minister: We're truly looking forward to working with Netanyahu
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latef Al Zayani says Netanyahu believes in peace.
Natalie Portman:
Actress Natalie Portman: Re-emergence of antisemitism makes my heart drop
Israeli-American actress speaks out against re-emergence of antisemitism in America following comments by Kanye West.
Hillary Clinton:
Hillary Clinton: The US should not be negotiating with Iran on anything right now
Former Secretary of State says US should not be looking like it is seeking an agreement with Iran while suppresses protests.
Canada:
Editor of antisemitic newspaper invited to event in Canadian Parliament
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes initiation to editor of Arabic newspaper notorious for its antisemitic content.
US sanctions individuals and companies over Hezbollah support
Treasury announces sanctions against two individuals and two companies based in Lebanon for providing financial services to Hezbollah.
Israeli Ambassador:
Israeli Ambassador Herzog: Sickened by interview of Kanye West and Nick Fuentes
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, condemns antisemitism in latest interview with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.
PA envoy:
PA envoy: We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution
PA's UN envoy says he expects Netanyahu's government to be "colonial, racist, and extremist".
PA reports:
PA reports: Islamic Jihad commander and his assistant eliminated in gunfight in Jenin
Several Palestinian Arabs injured and four arrested during IDF operation in Jenin. Islamic Jihad threatens retaliation.
UNRWA finds tunnel underneath one of its Gaza schools
Agency tasked with helping "Palestinian refugees" condemns tunnel found underneath one of its schools, but makes no mention of Hamas.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Netanyahu certainly can help us with air defense systems
Ukrainian President urges Netanyahu to do everything in his power to save as many Ukrainians as possible.
Amazon CEO:
Amazon CEO: We won't take down film shared by NBA star
Amazon CEO says he believes filmed shared by Kyrie Irving doesn't directly incite hate.
UN approves:
UN General Assembly approves event honoring 'Nakba Day' parallel to Independence Day
UN General Assembly votes 90-30 in favor of commemorative event marking what the Arabs view as the "catastrophe" of Israel's establishment.
ISIS announces death of leader, confirms successor
Islamic State says its leader, who was appointed in March, has died, announces that the new leader is Abu al-Husain al-Husaini al-Quraishi.
IRGC claims:
IRGC Deputy Commander claims: We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US
Iranian military chief says a number of people have been arrested for contact with US intelligence services during the recent riots.
Biden admin approves arms sale to Qatar
State Department announces approval of $1 billion arms sale to Qatar.
