Biden:
Biden: The United States is fully supportive of Israel
US Vice President Kamala Harris after Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel: My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.
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UNRWA head:
UNRWA head: I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander
Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, denies knowing that UNRWA employee who was eliminated in Lebanon was a Hamas commander.
Houthis claim they shot down another US drone
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down an American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over the country. US military confirms a drone was lost.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped
Turkish President calls on UN General Assembly to invoke the use of force if the UN Security Council is unable to halt Israel's strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iraq:
Rockets launched at military base housing US forces in Iraq
At least two Katyusha rockets launched at military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport. Air defenses successfully intercept the rockets.
Watch:
Watch: Iranian anchors break down while reporting Nasrallah's death
MEMRI published footage showing two personalities from Iran’s Press TV breaking down while reporting on death of Hezbollah leader. One of them says she would have sacrificed her children to bring Nasrallah back.
Pompeo:
Pompeo: US should encourage Israel to finish the job
Former US Secretary of State says it is a mistake for the United States to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
After Nasrallah elimination:
After Nasrallah elimination: US military boosts air support, increases readiness of troops
Pentagon warns Iran against escalating the current conflict: The United States will take every necessary measure to defend our people.
Biden:
Biden: I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided
US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.
UN chief:
UN chief: There is no alternative to UNRWA
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to increase support for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: We have failed the people of Gaza.
US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner
State Department announces $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iranian mastermind behind a plot to assassinate former White House official John Bolton.
John Kirby on ceasefire:
John Kirby: Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement to a ceasefire
White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi says "the ship has sailed" on Iran reversing its ban on IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring uranium enrichment at its nuclear sites.
Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.
Iranian FM:
Iranian FM: Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the region is on the brink of a “full-scale catastrophe”, stresses Iran supports Hezbollah in its "just cause" to defend Lebanon.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: I sense greater willingness by Iran to engage on its nuclear program
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to travel to Tehran in October as the agency still seeks answers from Iran on its uranium enrichment.
Lebanese Foreign Minister:
Lebanese Foreign Minister: Biden's comments were not promising
Lebanese Foreign Minister disappointed with Biden's remarks at the UN General Assembly about the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.
European official:
European official: Israel defending itself doesn't mean collective punishment
European Council President Charles Michel claims Israel is inflicting "collective punishment" on civilians living in areas targeted by its military.
Iranian President at UN:
Iranian President at UN: Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".
Irish PM criticizes Israel:
Irish PM criticizes Israel: We're not seeing a targeted response to terrorism here
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israel's strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour it is "an extraordinarily dangerous situation."
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Israel is trying to drag Iran into the conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses Israel of attempting to provoke a full-scale regional war after Israel launches Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah.
EU's Borrell:
EU's Borrell: We're extremely concerned about an escalation in Lebanon
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for "urgent" ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Civilians on both sides will be the ones suffering in case of escalation.
Iran arrests 12 people for 'collaborating with Israel'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the 12 alleged spies planned acts against Iran's security.
'This is racism'
Rep. Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with an exploding pager: This is racism
Squad member condemns cartoon published in the National Review magazine showing her with an exploding pager. Users on social media point out her own statements against Israel.
After cancelling Oct. 7 event
University of Maryland sued by SJP after cancelling Oct. 7 event
University of Maryland’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine files lawsuit against the school after the organization’s approval to hold a vigil on October 7 was revoked.
After pager explosions:
Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation after pager explosions
US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
'Violates int'l law'
Ocasio-Cortez blames Israel for pager blasts in Lebanon: This attack violates int'l law
Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of being behind the pager explosions of Hezbollah terrorists: Congress needs a full accounting of the attack.
Saudi Crown Prince:
Saudi Crown Prince: No normalization without a Palestinian state
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia would not recognize Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, criticizes the "crimes of the Israeli occupation".
Sanders seeks to block sale of offensive weapons to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders announces he will file legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive US weapons to Israel due to civilian deaths in the Gaza war.
Iran's UN Ambassador:
Iran's UN Ambassador: We reserve the right to respond to Israel
Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.
North Korea fires salvo of ballistic missiles
South Korea and Japan say North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles, its second missile launch in the past week.
'A terrorist act'
Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon: A terrorist act
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.
UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.
After Palestine recognition
After Palestine recognition, first ambassador to Spain presents credentials
First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.
Blinken to visit Egypt to continue talks on hostage release
State Department announces that Blinken will travel to Egypt on Wednesday and meet local officials to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages.
Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace
Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.
Senior Hamas official:
Senior Hamas official: We still have ample resources to fight Israel
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells AFP that "the resistance has a high ability to continue" fighting Israel, after Gallant said Hamas "no longer exists" as a military formation in Gaza.
Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis
Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.
Despite human rights concerns:
US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid, despite human rights concerns
Biden administration overrides human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, grants it the full $1.3 billion allocation.
UNRWA claims:
UNRWA claims: Six of our workers were killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
UN Secretary-General criticizes Israel over the alleged strike. Danon fires back: Terrorists operating out of civilian buildings previously used by UNRWA are not innocent.
