Family of killed Al Jazeera journalist files complaint with ICC
Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh claims Israeli soldiers "deliberately targeted" the Al Jazeera journalist.
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US official:
US official: Nuclear talks have hit a wall because of Iran's stance
State Department official says nothing has happened this week to suggest Iran is willing to change its stance.
Biden on Lapid's speech:
Biden welcomes Lapid's UN speech: I could not agree more
US President welcomes Lapid’s support for a “two-state solution” during his UN speech: A courageous statement.
Watch:
Watch: Hezbollah TV reporter taunts Israeli soldiers at border
A reporter for Al-Manar TV reports while standing on the Lebanon-Israel border, a few meters away from several Israeli soldiers.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: The issues with Iran are not going to be wished away
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says his inspectors have limited access to Iran's nuclear facilities and hopes to meet Iranians in a few days.
British PM reviewing moving British embassy to Jerusalem
Reports in UK: Truss told Lapid she is reviewing moving the British embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Iran cuts access to social media amid protests
Instagram and WhatsApp not available in Iran amid protests over the death of a woman who was arrested by the morality police.
US announces new aid to UNRWA
US announces $64 million in aid United Nations agency dedicated to “Palestinian refugees”.
King Abdullah II to Lapid:
King Abdullah II to Lapid: Peace based on two-state solution is important
Jordanian King's office says he called for respect of status quo in Jerusalem during meeting with PM Lapid.
"Deep-seated antisemitism"
Jewish leaders condemn Iranian President's Holocaust denial
Conference of Presidents blasts Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who called for research to determine the truth of the Holocaust.
Trial of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter to begin in April
Judge sets April 24 as start of trial of Robert Bowers, accused of carrying out 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.
Tlaib in TV interview:
Rep. Tlaib in TV interview: Israel has an apartheid system, two-state solution won't work
Rep. Rashida Tlaib lashes out at Israel, says the US must change its policies towards it.
Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he plans to visit Israel
Turkish President meets leader of US Jewish organizations, tells them antisemitism is a “crime against humanity”.
French Foreign Minister:
French Foreign Minister: There will not be a better offer on the table for Iran
France's Foreign Minister urges Iran to decide now whether to return to 2015 nuclear deal.
Ben & Jerry's founders:
Ben & Jerry's founders: Unilever is in violation of the merger deal
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield say parent company is in violation of merger deal over sale of Ben & Jerry's in Israel to the local licensee.
Raisi:
Raisi: It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened
In interview with "60 Minutes", Iranian President refuses to acknowledge Holocaust happened.
NYC Mayor condemns antisemitism after latest attack
Mayor Eric Adams after woman harasses Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn: These outrageous attacks on our Jewish community won’t be tolerated.
Biden won't commit to re-election bid
Biden tells “60 Minutes” he intends to run for re-election in 2024 but has not yet made a “firm decision.”
Hamas:
Hamas: We will continue developing ties with Syria
Hamas' relations with Syria soured when it refused to support President Bashar Al-Assad in the uprising against him.
Iran blasts US charges against three citizens over cyberattacks
Iran condemns “false accusations” levelled by US against three of its citizens for alleged cyberattacks.
Blinken:
Blinken: We are committed to advancing the Abraham Accords
Secretary of State on anniversary of signing of Abraham Accords: US looks forward to helping strengthen these partnerships.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
Iran's Foreign Minister: Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged
Iranian Foreign Minister claims the only obstacle to a nuclear deal is "lack of realism on the part of America."
US to withhold $130 million in assistance to Egypt
Senior officials say the decision to withhold the aid is over Egypt's failure to meet certain human rights requirements.
US charges three Iranians in connection with cyberattacks
Department of Justice unseals indictment of three Iranian nationals in connection with global cyberattacks.
Gunfire exchange:
IDF officer killed, 2 terrorists eliminated in Jenin gun battle
IDF lookouts identify two suspects near border fence. IDF soldiers open fire at the terrorists and eliminate them.
US to IAEA:
US to IAEA: Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks
US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.
Jared Kushner:
Jared Kushner: Disappointing that more countries haven't joined Abraham Accords
Former senior White House adviser laments failure of Biden administration to expand Abraham Accords.
Blinken:
Blinken: Iran deal not likely in the near term
US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.
Biden on 9/11:
Biden on 9/11: Our commitment to prevent another attack is without end
Biden touts killings of two Al-Qaeda leaders during speech on 21-year anniversary of September 11 attacks.
Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack
Albania’s Interior Ministry says border system hit by second cyberattack that came from the same Iranian source as July attack.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Turkey arrested a senior ISIS executive
Turkish President confirms Turkish security forces arrested senior ISIS commander known as Abu Zeyd.
Israeli lightly wounded in shooting attack in Samaria
Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at two Israeli vehicles near Shechem. One Israeli wounded from shards of glass.
US official in closed talks:
US official in closed talks: Iran deal won't be signed before midterms - if at all
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.
North Korea enshrines nuclear weapons policies into law
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the new legislation makes the country’s nuclear status "irreversible".
Iranian Foreign Minister:
Iranian Foreign Minister: We will not compromise on any of our red lines
Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.
Satellite footage:
Satellite footage: Landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in air strike blamed on Israel
Satellite footage released by ISI shows landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in three different points.
New details emerge on Israel-Qatar contacts
TV report: Qatar asked Israel to allow Palestinian Arabs to fly to attend the World Cup games in November.
Iran:
Iran: Accusation we were behind Albania cyberattack is 'baseless'
Iran calls Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties over alleged cyberattack "an ill-considered and short-sighted action".
Attempted terror attack:
Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer in Binyamin region before being eliminated
Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer northeast of Ramallah. Soldier shoots the terrorist and kills him.
Lebanon's President:
Lebanon's President: French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime border dispute
Lebanon's President says France-based oil and gas company could help solve maritime demarcation issues with Israel.
