Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus
Syrian military official says the country’s air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles.
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North Korea:
North Korea: We fired mid-range Hwasong-type ballistic missile
North Korea confirms seventh missile test in recent weeks, says it fired Hwasong-12 ballistic missile.
During Herzog's visit
Houthi rebels fire ballistic missile towards UAE during Herzog's visit
UAE's air defense systems destroy ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels. Herzog's spokesman: His visit will continue.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center partners with Ontario government to fight antisemitism
FSWC receiving $148,000 to support creation of its Antisemitism Classroom Toolkit.
10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism
10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
US upgrades travel warning to UAE
The warning follows recent Houthi missile attacks as well as COVID-19 case numbers.
North Korea confirms latest missile tests
Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits munitions factory producing a "major weapon system".
US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran
US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.
Monsey attacker again deemed unfit for trial
Judge finds Grafton Thomas, accused of Hanukkah party attack in Monsey, unfit to stand trial.
North Korea fires projectile into the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fires at least one projectile in its sixth weapons launch this month.
Texas man charged with selling gun to synagogue hostage taker
Texas man charged with selling gun to Malik Faisal Akram who held four hostages inside Congregation Beth Israel.
Erdogan: Herzog will visit Turkey next month
Turkish President says Israeli President will visit Turkey before mid-February.
State Department approves arms sales to Egypt
The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.
Britain:
Britain: Corbyn's bid to be restored as Labour MP rejected
Labour’s ruling body rejects former leader's bid to be restored as MP.
Top PA official:
Top PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh: Meeting with Lapid was very positive
Senior PA official who met Foreign Minister says meeting opened the door to future contacts.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Agreement with the US is possible if sanctions are lifted
Iranian President says an agreement with the US over 2015 nuclear deal is possible if sanctions on Iran are lifted.
US: We're prepared for direct talks with Iran
State Department spokesperson says US is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program.
US condemns Houthi missile attacks
US says missile attacks in UAE and Saudi Arabia are a "troubling escalation" of the conflict.
Watch:
Watch: Biden caught insulting Fox News reporter on hot mic
Biden caught on live microphone calling Fox News journalist a "stupid son of a b**h".
Jordan's Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Jordan reported 6,951 new cases of the virus on Sunday, bringing its total number to 1,141,048.
Tourist detained for giving Nazi salute at Auschwitz
29-year-old Dutch tourist detained in Poland for giving Nazi salute at site of former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.
Hamas denounces PA-Israel meetings
Hamas says meetings between PA officials and Israeli ministers are "a betrayal".
Saudi Arabia: Two injured from missile fired by Houthis
Saudi-led coalition says two foreigners injured from ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels.
Lapid meets senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh
Hussein Al-Sheikh is in charge of the coordination with Israel and is close to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
FBI Director:
FBI Director: Texas hostage taking was an act of terrorism
FBI Director Christopher Wray: We’re not going to tolerate antisemitism in this country.
The first in Europe
Austria approves vaccine mandate for adults
Austria’s parliament votes in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults aged 18 and over starting February 1.
Arab writers boycott UAE book festival because of Israel
Several Gulf writers boycott cultural festival in UAE due to appearance by Israeli author David Grossman.
Commander of Al-Qaeda killed in Yemen
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula announces death of commander who was close to Osama Bin Laden.
France moves closer to banning headscarves in sports
French Senate votes in favor of banning headscarves in sports competitions.
Biden considering re-designating Houthis as terrorist organization
US could re-designate Houthi rebels as international terrorist organization following attacks on UAE.
North Korea threatens to restart nuclear bomb tests
North Korean leader convenes his party, discusses countermeasures to "hostile" US policy.
European countries condemn Sheikh Jarrah eviction
France, Germany, Italy and Spain criticize eviction of illegal building in Jerusalem neighborhood, condemn Israeli construction.
Erdogan: Herzog could visit Turkey soon
Turkish President says potential visit by President Isaac Herzog is being discussed.
UNRWA appeals for $1.6 billion in funding
UNRWA chief says organization has "chronic" budget shortfalls and needs funds.
US sanctions three men with Hezbollah ties
US Treasury imposes sanctions on three businessmen with ties to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Texas hostage-taking:
Texas hostage-taking: Teens arrested in Britain released without charge
Two teenagers arrested in England as part of probe into Texas hostage-taking released.
Britain:
Britain: Texas hostage incident 'an anti-Semitic act of terrorism'
Britain promises “full support” to US investigators after gunman behind hostage taking in Texas revealed to be British citizen.
Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal
Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.
UAE asks US to re-designate Houthis as terrorists
Biden administration removed the Houthi rebels from list of foreign terrorist organizations, reversing decision by Trump.
North Korea: We fired tactical guided missiles
North Korea acknowledges latest test of missiles, its fourth in recent weeks.