Iranian commander:
Iranian commander: We will punish Israel in due time and place
Deputy Commander of IRGC, Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, vows his country will punish Israel for the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.
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Over anti-Israel bias:
US legislation would withhold funding to UN over anti-Israel bias
Reps. Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz introduce the Stand with Israel Act, which will require the withholding of US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.
Senior Hamas official:
Senior Hamas official: Blinken’s statement raises many ambiguities
Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan criticizes Blinken's statement that Netanyahu accepted an updated proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal: Not what we agreed on.
Harris on Gaza ceasefire:
Harris on Gaza ceasefire: We are not giving up, we gotta get those hostages out
US Vice President clarifies Washington is not giving up on the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal: These conversations are ongoing, and we are not giving up.
Biden:
Biden: Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up
After Hamas officially rejects the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, US President says talks are still underway and a deal is still possible.
Report:
Report: Hezbollah will delay attack on Israel until after Doha talks
Source close to Hezbollah tells the Washington Post that the organization will not attack Israel so as not to obstruct the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal.
John Kirby:
John Kirby: Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel
White House National Security Council spokesman tells CNN that US intelligence indicates that Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel.
Qatar announces:
Qatar announces: Gaza ceasefire-hostage talks will continue on Friday
Source involved in the Doha negotiations tells Haaretz that the talks went well and "we are hoping to see progress in the next 48 hours."
Erdogan to Abbas:
Erdogan to Abbas: We will continue to support the Palestinian cause
Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.
Following months of criticism:
Columbia University President announces resignation following months of criticism
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigns following months of criticism for her handling of campus antisemitism.
US and Qatar:
US and Qatar: No party should take steps to undermine a deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, speak ahead of Doha summit, warn all sides not to undermine Gaza ceasefire talks.
Senior Fatah official:
Senior Fatah official: Sinwar is pragmatic, Israel is trying to demonize him
Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub, known for his anti-Israel statements, claims in interview with Lebanese TV that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is a “pragmatic, patriotic, and realistic man”.
US Ambassador to the UN:
US Ambassador to the UN: Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the UN Security Council that the overall US goal in the Middle East is to "turn the temperature down" and that begins with a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
US approves more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant thanks Secretary of Defense Austin and Secretary of State Blinken: Your message of support and commitment to Israel’s security are clear.
Man who stabbed haredi in Brooklyn charged with a hate crime
22-year-old who allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" before stabbing a Jewish man near Chabad headquarters is being charged with a hate crime.
Cornell student who threatened Jews sent to prison
Patrick Dai, a former Cornell University student who posted statements threatening violence against Jewish people on campus, sentenced to 21 months in prison.
British PM to Iranian President:
British PM to Iranian President: Refrain from attacking Israel
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urges him to refrain from attacking Israel and says war is not in anyone's interest.
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.
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.
