US to seek suspension of Russia from UNHRC
US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US will ask General Assembly to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council.
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Hungary:
Hungary: PM Orban claims 'great victory' in election
Early results from Hungary's general election show strong lead for Orban’s right-wing party.
State Department:
State Department: We have 'tactical differences' with Israel on Iran
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.
Russian troops leave Chernobyl power plant
Ukrainian officials confirm that Russian troops left the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after weeks of occupation.
Biden speaks to Bennett, offers condolences following terror attacks
Biden speaks to Bennett, offers "all appropriate assistance to our Israeli allies as they confront threats to their citizens".
Israeli NBA player pays tribute to Israel
Deni Avdjia writes the words "Am Yisrael Chai", paints Star of David on his shoes as a show of solidarity with Israel.
US: Russian forces pulling out of Chernobyl
US defense official says Russian forces have begun to pull out of Chernobyl site, which they captured on the first day of the war.
Biden skeptical Russia will scale back Kyiv attack
US President expresses skepticism after Russia says it will scale back military operations near Ukrainian capital during peace talks.
Blinken:
Blinken condemns Bnei Brak attack: This violence is unacceptable
President Biden’s National Security Advisor: We are appalled by the terrorist attack and stand with our Israeli allies.
Senators to Biden:
Senators to Biden: Prioritize reversing UNHRC's anti-Israel bias
Bipartisan group of senators urge Biden administration to prioritize reversing UNHRC's discriminatory treatment of Israel.
German soccer fan investigated over Nazi salute
Germany’s soccer association condemns 28-year-old who is being investigated for giving Nazi salute during friendly win over Israel.
Biden on Putin comment:
Biden on Putin comment: I just was expressing my outrage
Biden reiterates he was not announcing a change in policy when he said Putin "cannot remain in power".
Abbas blasts West's 'double standards' in meeting with Blinken
PA chairman claims West penalizes Russia over its invasion of Ukraine while ignoring alleged Israeli "crimes" against Palestinians.
US Ambassador to UN:
US Ambassador to UN: Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns shooting attack in Hadera in which two Border Police officers were murdered.
Blinken condemns Hadera terrorist attack
Secretary of State: Such senseless acts of violence and murder have no place in society.
Iran:
Iran: The US is to blame for delay in reaching nuclear deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister urges US to stop “wasting time” and reach an agreement on a nuclear deal.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: I spoke to Bennett in the last day
Ukrainian President says he spoke to several world leaders in recent day, including Israel's PM, in an attempt to bring an end to the war.
McGill president to act over anti-Israel referendum
Following outreach by B'nai Brith Canada, president of McGill University in Montreal speaks out against anti-Israel student referendum.
Kim Jong Un:
Kim Jong Un: We will prepare for long-term confrontation with US
North Korea says it fired new type of intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-17.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
Iran's Foreign Minister: We're closer than ever to reviving nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: We believe that today we are closer to an agreement than ever before.
IRGC Commander to Israel:
IRGC Commander to Israel: If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missile blows
Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns Israel of “swift revenge attacks” if it continues to target members of the force.
IAEA chief concerned about situation in Ukraine
IAEA Director General calls for agreement that would enable IAEA to assist safe and secure operation of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities.
US:
State Department spokesman: We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran
State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.
White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time
Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 one day before Biden is scheduled to depart for a trip to Brussels and Warsaw.
British Foreign Secretary:
British Foreign Secretary 'appalled' by terror attack in Be’er Sheva
British Foreign Secretary, UK Ambassador to Israel condemn terrorist attack in Be’er Sheva in which four Israelis were murdered.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19
Former Secretary of State says she has mild cold symptoms but is otherwise feeling fine.
US condemns Be'er Sheva attack
State Department spokesperson says US "condemns abhorrent terrorist attack" in which four Israelis were murdered.
B’nai Brith condemns anti-Israel referendum at McGill University
B’nai Brith Canada urges McGill University in Montreal to withdraw funding from Students’ Society over anti-Israel policy.
Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations
Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.
US:
State Department spokesperson: Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent
State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.
Biden:
Biden: Putin considering using biological and chemical weapons against Ukraine
US President: Russia's accusations that Kyiv has biological and chemical weapons illustrate that Putin is considering using such weapons.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Meeting with Putin is needed to end the war
Ukrainian President says meeting with Russian counterpart "in any format" is needed to stop the war in the country.
Houthi missiles hit Saudi refinery
Houthi rebels fire missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, cause temporary drop in output.
Russia demands surrender of Mariupol
Ukraine rejects Russia's demand that Ukrainians in Mariupol lay down their arms in exchange for safe passage out of town.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: We are grateful for Bennett's peace efforts
Ukrainian President suggests peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem.
Saudi Arabia executes four more people
This brings to 100 the number of executions in the kingdom since the start of the year.
Blinken:
Blinken: I believe Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State says he agrees with Biden that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine.
Italy offers to help rebuild bombed Ukraine theater
Italian culture minister offers help in rebuilding Mariupol Theater that was bombed while hundreds were hiding inside.
Burger King says it is unable to close restaurants in Russia
Burger King's parent company says it is unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there refuses.
Dennis Ross:
Dennis Ross: IRGC promises are about as credible as Putin's
Former Middle East advisor criticizes reports that Biden considering removing terror sanctions from IRGC.
