Biden:
Biden: A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible
US President tells CBS his ceasefire outline can still be implemented before the end of his term: I’m working literally every single day to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war.
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Iran:
Former Iranian Foreign Minister resigns from the government
Mohammad Javad Zarif, appointed Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs just days ago, resigns from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet.
Amid regional tensions:
Amid regional tensions: US to send strike guided missile submarine to the Middle East
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, orders deployment of a guided missile submarine and the Abraham Lincoln strike group to the Middle East.
Columbia University:
Columbia University deans who exchanged antisemitic texts resign
Columbia University officials say three deans who exchanged “very troubling” texts that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” have resigned from the school.
Austin updates Gallant on F-22 deployment
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, updates him on US F-22 Raptors that arrived in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.
At the ICJ
Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the ICJ
Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.
WCK says Palestinian Arab staff member was killed in Gaza
World Central Kitchen says a Palestinian Arab member of its staff, described as "an integral member" of the NGO, was killed in Deir al-Balah.
After attack on US troops in Iraq
After attack on US troops in Iraq | Austin: We will not tolerate attacks on our personnel
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responds after rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq, which houses US troops, wounded seven US personnel.
'Carbon copy of Hitler’s FM'
Erdogan party's spokesman blasts Foreign Minister Katz: A carbon copy of Hitler’s FM
Turkey slams Foreign Minister Israel Katz in the wake of Katz’s recent criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's verbal attacks on Israel.
Blinken to both Iran and Israel:
Blinken to both Iran and Israel: No one should escalate this conflict
US Secretary of State calls on both Iran and Israel to avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East: Our commitment to Israel's security is ironclad but further attacks only perpetuate conflict.
FM Katz on Sinwar:
FM Katz on Sinwar appointment: Another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him
Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to Hamas’ announcement that Yahya Sinwar will replace Ismail Haniyeh as the head of the group’s political bureau.
Abbas claims:
Abbas claims: Haniyeh's killing was intended to prolong the conflict in Gaza
PA chairman tells RIA news agency that Haniyeh elimination was a cowardly act: The Israeli occupation authorities are required to stop their aggressive actions against our people.
Foreign Ministry on UNRWA:
Foreign Ministry on UNRWA: Too little too late, but the truth is starting to come to light
Foreign Ministry responds to UN probe which acknowledged that UNRWA employees may have been involved in October 7 massacre: The UN must fire them immediately and not sweep the issue under the rug.
COGAT on UNRWA:
COGAT on UNRWA: Support valid humanitarian organizations in Gaza
Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories responds to UN probe on UNRWA employees' involvement in October 7 massacre: The fact that a UN organization was infiltrated by a terror organization should be a concern to all humanitarians.
First time in two weeks:
First time in two weeks: Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden
The attack marks the Houthis’ first attack on a ship since Israel struck the Port of Hudaydah in retaliation for the rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv.
Iran's Parliament Speaker:
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Our response will be crushing and smart
Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, says his country's response to the elimination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran would make Israel and its supporters "regret their action".
'Highly volatile situation'
Britain withdraws families of staff in Beirut embassy, cites 'highly volatile situation'
Britain announces it has withdrawn the families of embassy staff in Beirut amid concerns of escalation with Israel.
Amid fears of escalation:
Amid fears of escalation: Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi makes rare visit to Iran amid preparations in Israel for Iranian retaliation for elimination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Iran:
Iran: Former Foreign Minister appointed vice president for strategic affairs
Former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who said both Trump and Netanyahu will end up "the dustbin of history" appointed Iran's vice president for strategic affairs and head of the Center for Strategic Studies.
Erdogan to Biden:
Erdogan to Biden: Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza
Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
Biden speaks to Netanyahu:
Biden speaks to Netanyahu: Committed to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran
Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden speak for about 30 minutes amid tensions with Lebanon and Iran. White House: The two discussed new defensive US military deployments to support Israel's defense.
Houthis vow 'military response' to eliminations
Houthi leader says there has to be "a military response" to elimination of Hamas political chief and Hezbollah commander, calls them "shameless and dangerous crimes" by Israel.
Call on BBC:
Call on BBC: Investigate the antisemitism at the network
More than 200 people from Britain's TV and film industry call for an urgent investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the BBC.
Over Gaza war:
Turkey blocking cooperation between NATO and Israel over Gaza war
Sources tell Reuters that Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner until there is an end to the conflict.
Switzerland:
Switzerland: Restaurant manager fined for refusing to serve Jews
Restaurant manager in the Swiss ski resort of Davos fined for refusing to rent winter sports equipment to Jews. The discrimination was first revealed in February.
Causes firestorm again
Sky News correspondent Causes firestorm again: Haniyeh was a very moderate leader
Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford causes firestorm in the wake of her report on the elimination of Hamas leader, just after claiming that Israel has a “lust for revenge”.
Britain:
Britain: Radical Islamist cleric sentenced to life imprisonment
British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life imprisonment for directing a terrorist organization.
US strikes targets in Iraq 'in self-defense'
Blasts heard inside a base south of Baghdad used by Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, four reported killed. US official says a strike was carried out because of a threat to US-led coalition forces.
Vice President Harris:
Vice President Harris: Israel has a right to defend itself against Hezbollah
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters after Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah commander: Israel has a right to defend itself against a terrorist organization like Hezbollah, but we still must work on a diplomatic solution.
Iranian President-elect:
Iranian President-elect: Israeli attack in Lebanon will have severe consequences
Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to French President, says Israeli attack on Lebanon “could backfire and have severe consequences for the Zionists themselves.”
IRGC claims to have seized an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims it seized a foreign oil tanker carrying more than 700,000 liters of smuggled fuel last week.
Yemeni official:
Yemeni official: Israeli strike on port of Hudayda caused $20 million in damage
The Israeli attack was in retaliation for the Houthi rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv. The UAV exploded near a residential building, killing one person and injuring ten.
Judo federation to probe:
Judo federation to probe why Algerian failed weigh-in before facing Israeli
Judo's governing body will investigate why Algeria's Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under-73kg bout with Israel's Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics.
Ahead of swearing-in
Iranian Supreme Leader endorses president-elect ahead of swearing-in ceremony
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as the country's president while reiterating Iran's longstanding anti-Israel stance.
Geert Wilders:
Geert Wilders: Erdogan is totally nuts, Turkey should be kicked out of NATO
Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders condemns Turkish President who threatened to invade Israel.
Lapid responds to Erdogan:
Lapid responds to Erdogan: We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator
Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's threats to invade Israel: The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel.
Paris Olympics:
Paris Olympics: Algerian judoka disqualified for avoiding Israeli
Algerian judoka Redouane Messaoud Dris disqualified from the men's under-73kg judo event at the Paris Olympics after failing the weigh-in a day before he was scheduled to face Israel's Tohar Butbul.
FM Katz responds to Erdogan:
FM Katz responds to Erdogan: He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein
Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to threats by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Israel.
EU foreign policy chief:
EU foreign policy chief: Israel's legislation against UNRWA is 'nonsense'
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks out against bill passed in the Knesset this week outlawing UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: It amounts to targeting regional stability.
Houthi leader:
Houthi leader: Response to Israel's strike is inevitable
Houthi rebels' leader vows there will be a response to Israel's strikes near Yemen's Al Hudaydah port, which followed the Houthis' UAV attack on Tel Aviv.