Trump:
Trump: I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan
US President says he could “conceivably” withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan if they refuse to take in Gazans as part of Trump’s plan for the Strip.
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Trump threatens Hamas:
Trump threatens Hamas: Release all the hostages by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday
US President warns Hamas that if all hostages in Gaza are not released by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, the ceasefire should be cancelled, but leaves the decision to Israel.
'Nothing worth discussing'
Erdogan rejects Trump’s Gaza proposal: Nothing worth discussing
Turkish President blasts Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, claims it was influenced by "the Zionist leadership".
‘Silence is complicity’
‘Silence is complicity’: Schwimmer calls for Kanye West’s ban from X
Jewish actor David Schwimmer urges billionaire Elon Musk to remove Kanye West from X following West’s latest series of antisemitic posts.
In pre-election debate:
German Chancellor condemns Trump’s Gaza proposal as a ‘scandal’ in pre-election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticizes Trump’s idea that the US could take control of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “scandal” .
Trump:
Trump: The three hostages looked like Holocaust survivors
US President says Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy, who were freed from Hamas captivity "looked like Holocaust survivors” and warns Hamas: At some point, we're going to lose our patience.
Trump:
Trump: I am committed to buying and owning Gaza
US President tells reporters aboard Air Force One that he remains committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could give sections of the Strip to other Middle East countries: I will take care of the Palestinians and ensure they are not killed.
Amid rise in antisemitism
Australia introduces tough anti-hate crime laws amid rise in antisemitism
Australia enacts stringent anti-hate crime laws in response to sharp uptick in incidents of antisemitism in the country.
Egypt leads regional pushback against Trump’s Gaza relocation plan
Egypt launches behind-the-scenes diplomatic effort against Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal, warns it could jeopardize its peace treaty with Israel.
US Secretary of State:
US Secretary of State: Countries criticizing Trump should aid Gaza
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responds to nations criticizing Trump’s plan for Gaza: There are countries in the region who express a lot of concern about the Palestinian people. We encourage them to step forward and find a solution and answer to their problem.
'Illegitimate, baseless actions'
Trump signs executive order imposing sanctions on ICC: Illegitimate and baseless actions
Trump officially signs executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC: The ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel.
Iran’s military drill features Russian-made defenses
Iran deploys its domestically built Bavar-373 air defense system and Russian-made S-300 during a military exercise.
'A fantasy of ethnic cleansing'
Saudi official condemns Trump’s Gaza plan: A fantasy of ethnic cleansing
Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal rips Trump’s proposal for Gazans to relocate to other countries: The problem in Palestine is not the Palestinians. It is the Israeli occupation.
White House clarifies:
White House clarifies: Trump plan includes temporarily relocating Gazans
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issues clarifications on Trump’s plan for Gaza: The President is committed to rebuilding Gaza and to temporarily relocating those who are there. The President wants these individuals to live in peace.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: Hegseth told Netanyahu the US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security
Pentagon issues statement summarizing meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hegseth made clear that the United States will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to pursue peace through strength.
UN chief: Ethnic cleansing must be avoided in Gaza crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres responds to Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal: In the search for solutions, it is essential to avoid any form of ethnic cleansing.
Hamas official:
Hamas official: We are ready for contact with Trump administration
Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq tells Russian news agency: We are ready for contact and talks with the Trump administration. We are open to talks with all international parties.
Saudi Arabia clarifies:
Saudi Arabia clarifies: No normalization with Israel without a Palestinian state
Saudi Arabia reaffirms that normalization with Israel is conditioned on a Palestinian state, after Trump responded "no" when asked by Arutz Sheva whether the Saudis are expecting a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization with Israel.
Sweden:
Activist convicted of hate crimes over Quran desecration in Sweden
Swedish court sentences anti-Islam activist to suspended sentence and a fine over Quran burning. Another activist who burned the Quran was shot dead last week.
Stefanik backs Trump:
Stefanik backs Trump’s UN moves: US tax dollars should never fund terrorism
Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador-Designate to the United Nations, welcomes Trump's plans to withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council, and end funding for UNRWA.
King Abdullah of Jordan to meet Trump next week
Jordan's King Abdullah II agrees to visit the White House on February 11 for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, the royal palace announces.
Iran unveils new ballistic missile with range of 1,700 kilometers
Iran unveils Etemad ballistic missile which is capable of reaching Israel.
Danon expresses support
Danon expresses support | EU lawmakers to UN chief: Remove UNRWA as an official UN body
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN backs letter sent by members of parliaments from 14 European countries urging UN Secretary-General to remove UNRWA as an official UN body. "Supporting UNRWA is supporting Hamas. Turning a blind eye is not the solution."
Trump:
Trump: Talks on the Middle East are progressing
Ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu on Tuesday, Trump says talks with Israel and other countries on the Middle East are progressing: We have some very big meetings scheduled.
Australia antisemitism:
Australia antisemitism: Cars and houses vandalized with antisemitic graffiti in Sydney
Antisemitic graffiti scrawled on vehicles and homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the latest in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community in the city.
Hamas-Iran ties:
Hamas-Iran ties: Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Hamas leaders in Qatar
Senior figures from Hamas meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Qatar, discuss efforts to rebuild Gaza.
Australia:
Australia: Three incidents of antisemitic graffiti found in Sydney
Authorities report three separate antisemitic graffiti incidents across Sydney’s eastern suburbs, a day after local authorities announced they foiled a terrorist attack on a synagogue.
UN spokesman:
UN spokesman: UNRWA continues its operations in Gaza, despite Israeli law
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric says UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" continues its operations in the Gaza Strip even after the Israeli law banning its activities in Israel has gone into effect.
Trump insists:
Trump insists: Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans
US President unfazed by Egypt and Jordan rejecting his plan which would see them taking in Palestinian Arabs from Gaza: They’re going to do it. We do a lot for them, and they’re going to do it.
Erdogan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara
Turkish President meets senior Hamas member Muhammad Darwish and other Hamas officials in Ankara.
UN on Israel's UNRWA laws:
UN on Israel's UNRWA laws: Let’s see what happens
UN spokesperson asked whether the UN intends to comply with two Israeli laws banning the work of UNRWA: Let’s see what happens when the sun rises over Jerusalem tomorrow.
Sisi responds to Trump:
Sisi responds to Trump: Egypt will not take part in the displacement of Palestinians
Egyptian President responds publicly to the proposal by US President Donald Trump that Gazans should relocate to countries such as Egypt and Jordan.
Sa'ar:
Sa'ar: Australia needs to do more to combat antisemitism
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says the Australian government must do more to protect members of the Jewish community, after police in Sydney thwart a terrorist attack on a local synagogue.
Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria's interim president
Syria's new leadership announces that Ahmed al-Sharaa, who became the country's de facto leader after his rebel group ousted Bashar Al-Assad, has been appointed interim president.
University of Toronto to hold event featuring PFLP terrorist
B’nai Brith Canada urges University of Toronto to prevent Shadi Shurafa, a convicted terrorist who served a decade-long sentence in Israel for participating in a foiled plot to bomb a Jerusalem bus, from appearing virtually at a student event scheduled for Thursday.
Khamenei claims:
Khamenei claims: Gaza brought Israel to its knees
Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".
Rubio to Egyptian FM:
Rubio to Egyptian FM: Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again
Secretary of State speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. State Department does not specify whether Trump's relocation idea for Gazans came up in the conversation.
Iranian FM mocks Trump:
Iranian FM mocks Trump: Instead of relocating Gazans, take Israelis to Greenland
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ridicules Trump over his suggestion to relocate Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to countries such as Egypt and Jordan: Instead of Palestinians, take Israelis to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone.
Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats vote against Republican-led bill aimed at sanctioning officials from the International Criminal Court in response to arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
Columbia University:
Columbia University identifies two individuals who stormed Israeli professor's class
Columbia University says it identified two individuals from an “affiliated institution” who took part in disruption of course on the history of modern Israel last week. The students have been barred from entering the campus and referred to their “home institution for further investigation and discipline.”
