Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans
Egypt rejects idea floated by Trump regarding the evacuation of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, reiterates "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land."
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France to allow Israeli companies at Paris air show
Netanyahu and Macron confirm French President will allow Israeli companies to attend this year's Paris air show, after banning Israel from Euronaval show late last year.
'Sorry to ruin your weekend'
Israeli singer Aviv Geffen takes shot at Roger Waters: Sorry to ruin your weekend
Israeli singer-songwriter Aviv Geffen tags known anti-Israel musician Pink Floyd in a post on Instagram following the release of four female soldiers from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Sa'ar: What a despicable person
Irish President appears to draw line between Holocaust and Gaza, Sa'ar fires back
Irish President Michael Higgins takes advantage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel. Foreign Minister GIdeon Sa'ar: What a despicable person. What a distorted policy.
Trump:
Trump: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon
US President stresses in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, suggests a deal with the Iranians can be reached: I want them to have a great country. They have great potential.
Hamas executes alleged 'collaborators' with Israel
Video posted to Telegram and which cannot be independently verified reportedly shows Hamas terrorists executing several individuals accused of being “collaborators” with Israel in the Gaza Strip.
Columbia University:
Columbia University: Student suspended over protest at Israeli history class
Columbia University suspends student following a disruption earlier this week during a class on Israeli history, in which protesters distributed flyers with “violent imagery”.
Houthis condemn US decision to reclassify them as terrorist organization
Houthi rebels claim the US decision to reclassify them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is an attempt to "demonstrate bias towards Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict."
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran ‘pressing the gas’ on uranium enrichment
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says Iran is significantly ramping up its uranium enrichment efforts, approaching levels close to weapons-grade.
Iranian VP claims:
Iranian VP claims: We did not know about October 7
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claims his country had no advance knowledge of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel: Tehran's allies in the region, including Hamas, have always worked for their own cause, even at our expense.
Rubio to Netanyahu:
Rubio to Netanyahu: We'll work tirelessly to help free all remaining hostages
US Secretary of State speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, underscores US steadfast support for Israel and says he looks forward to addressing the threats posed by Iran.
Turkish official:
Turkish official: We may resume trade with Israel if lasting peace is achieved
Turkey cut off trade ties with Israel last year in response to its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained as President Erdogan has continued to lash out at Israel.
Australian police:
Australian police: Foreign entities may be funding antisemitic crimes
Australia's federal police investigating potential links between "overseas actors or individuals" and a recent surge in antisemitic crimes across the country.
Trump:
Trump: We're thinking about going to the Middle East, but not yet
US President says Biden's "weakness" allowed the October 7 massacre to happen. "Six months ago, you would have had 11 more living hostages. But Biden couldn't get it done."
UN-backed Yemeni government:
UN-backed Yemeni government: Strike the Houthis while Iran is weak
Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, vice president of Yemen’s UN-backed government, calls on the West to act decisively to target the Houthi leadership while Iran is politically weakened: They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis.
Trump gives TikTok 75-day reprieve
Trump signs executive order aimed at postponing the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days.
Sydney, Australia:
Sydney, Australia daycare center torched, antisemitic graffiti scrawled on wall
Children’s daycare center in eastern suburbs of Sydney torched and the words “f--- the Jews” found scrawled on a nearby wall. Daycare center not affiliated with the Jewish community, but is located near a synagogue and Jewish school.
Houthi leader:
Houthi leader: We will respond to any foolish act committed against Yemen
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, senior leader of the Houthi rebels, says the rebels will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and will prepare for future rounds of fighting against Israel.
Trump:
Trump: Hostage deal a first step toward lasting Middle East peace
US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.
Trump's Middle East envoy:
Trump's Middle East envoy: The hostage deal doesn't happen without Trump
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, speaks at victory rally for Trump, ahead of his inauguration: The President was responsible for this release, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as do all the families.
Antisemitism in Australia:
Antisemitism in Australia: Sydney home previously owned by Jewish leader vandalized
Home in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, previously owned by co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, vandalized in the latest antisemitic attack in the country.
Khamenei hails ceasefire deal as 'defeat' for Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attributes ceasefire and hostage release deal to "the patience of the people and the steadfastness of Palestinian resistance".
Trump:
Trump: Hostage deal better be done before I take the oath of office
US President-elect stresses urgency of finalizing the ceasefire and hostage release agreement before his inauguration on Monday: It better be done.
During military drills:
Iranian military introduces sophisticated reconnaissance ship during military drills
Iranian media claims the ship, named Zagros, is outfitted with "electronic sensors," interceptors, and additional cyber and intelligence capabilities.
Marco Rubio:
Marco Rubio: We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria
Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.
Iranian FM:
Iranian FM: European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations
After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.
ICC prosecutor to court:
ICC prosecutor to court: Reject Israel's move to dismiss arrest warrants
Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, urges judges to dismiss Israel’s appeal challenging the court's jurisdiction, in wake of arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
Iranian President insists:
Iranian President insists: We never planned to assassinate Trump
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies in interview with NBC News that his country planned to assassinate Trump: Another one of those schemes that Israel and other countries are designing to promote Iranophobia.
Antisemitism in Canada:
Antisemitism in Canada: Toronto-area kosher restaurant location and office broken into
Police in Toronto and in York Region investigating two incidents of graffiti, vandalism, and a break-in against a kosher restaurant and caterer.
UN rapporteur suggests connection between LA fires and Gaza
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur who has become notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, sparks controversy after appearing to draw a connection between the Los Angeles wildfires and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Trump on hostage deal:
Trump on hostage deal: If they don't get it done, there's going to be a lot of trouble
US President-elect speaks to Newsmax on the talks for a hostage release deal: I understand there’s been a handshake and they’re getting it finished. It has to take place.
Cuba joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel
Cuba becomes the latest country to declare its intention to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice.
Libya’s former foreign minister:
Libya’s former foreign minister: 2023 meeting with Israeli minister was not wrong
Libya’s former foreign minister, Najla al-Mangoush, says her 2023 meeting with then-Foreign Minister Eli Cohen was coordinated with the Libyan government.
JD Vance:
JD Vance: Progress in hostage deal talks driven by Trump’s 'hell to pay' warning
US Vice President-elect sheds light on Trump’s warning that “all hell will break loose” if hostages aren't freed by January 20: It means enabling the Israelis to knock out the final couple of battalions of Hamas and their leadership.
CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea
Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, visits USS Harry S. Truman which is operating in the Red Sea as part of ongoing operations against the Houthis.
'Hitler on top'
'Hitler on top': Sydney, Australia synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti
Swastikas painted on exterior of the Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, along with the message “Hitler on top.” Police investigating.
Biden on hostage deal:
Biden on hostage deal: We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal
US President expresses hope that a ceasefire and hostage release deal can be reached before January 20, when he leaves office: Hamas is the one getting in the way of that right now.
Polish PM:
Polish PM: We won’t arrest Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz commemoration
Following ICC warrant, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Netanyahu will have safe passage and will not face arrest if he attends the 80th-anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month.
Due to 'anti-Palestinian racism'
Amnesty International suspends Israeli branch due to 'anti-Palestinian racism'
Amnesty International, which has faced criticism for previously accusing Israel of “apartheid” and “genocide” in Gaza, suspends its Israeli branch and accuses members of Amnesty Israel of undermining its findings.
Biden to leave decision on Syria sanctions to Trump
US officials say the Biden administration is expected to leave the decision on lifting sanctions against Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader to the incoming Trump administration.
