German authorities outlaw organizations which aided Hezbollah
German authorities outlaw three organizations accused of fundraising for Hezbollah, which was banned in the country last year.
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Erdogan sues rival who compared him to Netanyahu
Turkish President seeks $30,000 in damages from rival who compared him to Israeli Prime Minister.
Sanders leads resolution blocking weapons sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders introduces resolution blocking a $735 million weapons sale to Israel.
Blinken welcomes ceasefire, will visit region soon
Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, welcomes ceasefire in Gaza.
Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi thanks US President for his role in making Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed.
Ceasefire goes into effect
Rocket barrage on the south, one person injured
Gaza terrorists fire barrages before ceasefire begins. One rocket directly hits building in Eshkol Regional Council, injuring one person.
Biden welcomes ceasefire: The US fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself
Biden vows to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system, says US will work with PA - and not Hamas - to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Abbas: Israel committing 'war crimes' in Gaza
PA chairman vows to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court for "war crimes" in Gaza.
Two men arrested in connection with attack of rabbi near London
The suspects, aged 18 and 25, arrested in connection with what police described as "a religiously aggravated assault".
Haley rips AOC over criticism of Israel
Former Ambassador blasts Congresswoman who accused Israel of targeting schools and civilians in Gaza.
IRGC commander hails rocket attacks on Israel
Major General Hossein Salami: Israel is broken, frustrated and downcast.
US National Security Advisor: Our diplomatic efforts will continue
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says US is engaged in "intensive diplomacy" to end Gaza fighting.
IDF to demolish home of Yehuda Guetta's murderer
IDF to demolish home of Muntasser Shalbi, who carried out the attack at the Tapuah junction.
US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on Israel
State Department spokesman says "anti-Semitic language has no place anywhere" after Turkish President refers to Israel as a "terror state".
House lawmaker seeks to call out Hamas as a terror group
Rep. Carlos Gimenez introduces resolution to call out Hamas as a terrorist group and to double down on support for Israel.
Rocket fire continues:
IDF aerial and ground forces attacking in Gaza
87-year-old woman dies after suffering head injury while running to a protected space during a siren. In Ashkelon, rocket hits building.
US warns citizens to 'reconsider travel to Israel'
State Department raises travel advisory for Israel due to the rocket fire from Gaza and the riots in Israeli cities.
Blinken: The rocket attacks must cease
Secretary of State reiterates that rocket attacks against Israel must cease, stresses Israel has the right to defend itself.
AOC accuses Biden of siding with 'occupation'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden after he says Israel has the right to defend itself against rocket attacks.
Rocket barrage on central Israel, Petah Tikva home hit by rocket
Sirens in Shphela, Gush Dan and the Jezreel Valley. Petah Tikva building on fire following rocket hit.
Blinken speaks to Abbas, calls for rocket fire to stop
Secretary of State: Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal measures of freedom, dignity, security, and prosperity.
Biden to Netanyahu: Israel has a right to defend itself
Biden speaks to Netanyahu: Israel has a right to defend itself when you have thousands of rockets flying into your territory.
'Israelis and Palestinians need to be able to live in safety and security'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, expresses concerns over rocket fire from Gaza.
Two dead near Lod, home in Yehud hit by rocket
Sirens throughout Gush Dan and the Sharon, as well as in the south. More than 100 rockets fired.
UN envoy: Stop the fire immediately
Tor Wennesland, UN envoy to Middle East, warns of a “full-scale war” amid Gaza rocket attacks.
State of emergency in Lod
Special state of emergency declared in Lod, Netanyahu: What we saw here is anarchy
Special emergency situation declared in Lod following violent Arab riots in the city.
'Israel has a legitimate right to defend itself and its people'
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to Israeli counterpart, condemns rocket attacks against Israel.
Ra'am chairman calls for calm
Mansour Abbas in statement to the Arab public following two days of violence: We must prevent further escalation.
Rocket barrages continue, IDF attacking in Gaza, rocket hits Ashkelon home
IDF International Spokesperson: We see this as a severe attack against Israel, an attack that will not go unanswered.
Khamenei calls on Palestinians to unite against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader: All Palestinians must unite in order to attack Israel.
EU: Violence in Israel needs to stop 'immediately'
Spokesman for EU foreign policy chief: Firing of rockets from Gaza against civilian populations in Israel is totally unacceptable.
US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats
13 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy boats approach seven US vessels in Strait of Hormuz.
Blinken: The rocket attacks must stop immediately
US Secretary of State condemns rocket attacks from Gaza against Israel, urges all sides to take steps to reduce tensions.
State Department spokesman: We recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself
State Department spokesman Ned Price “in the strongest” terms the barrage of rocket attacks against Israel.
3 rockets fired from Gaza, Erez Crossing closed until further notice
Erez Crossing to be closed except for humanitarian and exceptional cases, in wake of rocket and incendiary balloon attacks from Gaza.
Jordan summons Israeli representatives over Jerusalem riots
Jordan summons Israeli charge d'affaires at Israeli embassy in Amman to protest "ongoing Israeli violations" in Jerusalem.
Morocco concerned over violence in Jerusalem
Moroccan Foreign Ministry criticizes "violations" in Jerusalem, warns they are "likely to stir up tensions".
IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza
IDF tanks attack Hamas military posts in response to incendiary balloons and rocket attacks from Gaza toward southern Israel.
US National Security Advisor: US 'seriously concerned' about Jerusalem violence
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to Israeli counterpart, says US will remain fully engaged to promote calm in Jerusalem.
IDF maps home of Tapuah junction terrorist
Mapping done ahead of a future demolition of the home.
