The second time three months:
Houthis sink a ship in the Red Sea, for the second time in three months
Yemen's Houthi rebels believed to have sunk a ship, the Tutor, in the Red Sea.
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Sa'ar to social media site X:
Sa'ar to social media site X: Ban Khamenei's account immediately
MK Gideon Sa’ar calls on the management of social media site X, as well as on owner Elon Musk, to ban the account of Iran’s Supreme Leader after he posted calls in Farsi to eliminate Israel.
'I'm not going':
Sen. Warren announces she will not attend Netanyahu's Congress speech: I'm not going
Senator Elizabeth Warren says she will not be attending Netanyahu’s speech before Congress, claims Netanyahu "has created a humanitarian catastrophe."
State Department spokesman:
State Department spokesman: Our fundamental assessment of the war hasn't changed
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Netanyahu’s dissolution of the War Cabinet does not change the Biden administration’s “fundamental assessment” of the war in Gaza.
Norway to increase its funding to UNRWA
Norway says it is increasing its funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” by 100 million kroner.
US sanctions suppliers of weapons parts for Houthis
Treasury announces new sanctions aimed at cutting off weapons, supplies and funding to the Iranian-backed Houthis rebels.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Renounce the Zionist regime and its supporters
Iran’s Supreme Leader takes to social media, urges Hajj pilgrims to disassociate from the US and Israel.
Biden:
Biden: Ceasefire plan is the only way to achieve a lasting peace
Biden pushes for the ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal that he recently outlined: The three-phase ceasefire proposal is the best way to end the violence in Gaza.
Iran to G7:
Iran to G7: Distance yourself from destructive policies
Iran fires back after the Group of Seven condemns Iran's recent nuclear program escalation and threatens it with sanctions.
US rejects Houthi claims on detained 'American spies'
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller rejects claims by Houthi rebels that detained local US mission staff in Yemen are part of an “American-Israeli spy network”.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran installed more centrifuges at Fordow plant
State Department says Washington and its allies are prepared to continue to increase pressure on Iran if it does not cooperate with the IAEA.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: Israel did not use Gaza aid pier in hostage rescue operation
Pentagon spokesperson pushes back on reports claiming that Israel used the US-built pier off Gaza during "Operation Arnon" to rescue hostages held in Gaza.
After 'Palestine' recognition:
Israel summons Slovenian Ambassador for reprimand after 'Palestine' recognition
Foreign Ministry says the Slovenian ambassador was reprimanded "for her government's warped decision to recognize a Palestinian state".
Biden:
Biden: An opportunity for Hamas to prove they want a ceasefire
US President again calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire and hostage release deal, after the UN Security Council adopted US-drafted resolution which backs the proposal.
Resolution approved
US resolution approved, Security Council calls on Hamas to accept deal
United Nations Security Council adopts US-drafted resolution which backs the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal and calls on Hamas to accept the proposal.
Again:
Again: Ahmadinejad barred from running for President of Iran
Iran’s Guardian Council approves several candidates to run in the June 28 presidential election, but bars former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from running.
Conviction of ISIS 'Beatle' upheld in US court
US federal appeals court upholds conviction of ISIS member El Shafee Elsheikh, who was convicted in 2022 in federal court for beheading hostages in Syria.
Germany:
'Nazi grandma' again on trial in Germany for Holocaust denial
German Holocaust denier Ursula Haverbeck, 95, on trial in Hamburg for incitement to hatred, over 2014 comments denying the Holocaust.
Nancy Pelosi:
Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu Congress speech is wrong
Former House Speaker says she would not have invited Netanyahu to address Congress had she still been serving as Speaker.
Over Gaza war:
Colombia to suspend coal exports to Israel over Gaza war
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says coal exports to Israel will only resume “when the genocide” in Gaza stops.
Following election results:
Belgian Prime Minister announces resignation following election results
Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announces his resignation after right-wing parties achieve success in both local elections as well as the elections for the European Parliament.
UN chief criticizes Israel:
UN chief criticizes Israel: UN premises are inviolable
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s strike on UNRWA school in which terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre were eliminated.
Date set:
Date set: Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24
Netanyahu: I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us.
Toronto:
Police dismantle anti-Israel encampment at York University in Toronto
Toronto police dismantle a pro-Palestinian Arab encampment set up at York University, a day after it was erected.
Houthis threaten to intensify attacks on Israel
Houthi leader vows to intensify the group's operations against Israel, carried out with the group Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
Qatar clarifies:
Qatar clarifies: Hamas has not yet responded to the latest ceasefire proposal
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had rejected the Biden administration's ceasefire proposal.
Watch:
Watch: Lawmakers brawl in Turkish parliament
Lawmakers from AK Party and pro-Kurdish DEM Party brawl in parliament over the detention of a DEM Party mayor in southeast Turkey.
IAEA board passes resolution censuring Iran
International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors passes resolution calling on Iran to step up cooperation with the organization.
Parliament approves
Slovenia officially recognizes a Palestinian state after parliament votes in favor
Slovenia's parliament votes 52-0 in favor of the government's motion to recognize a Palestinian state.
Over warrants for Israelis
House approves bill to sanction ICC officials over arrest warrants for Israelis
US House of Representatives passes legislation that would sanction International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel
Palestinian Authority files application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.
European powers seek to censure Iran at IAEA
Britain, France and Germany submit resolution to International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors, censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.
Biden: This deal must get done
US President calls for the implementation of the three-phase outline for a ceasefire and hostage release deal that he presented last week.
British Foreign Secretary:
British Foreign Secretary: Hamas must send all hostages home
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron expresses condolences over death of Nadav Popplewell, a dual British-Israeli citizen who was murdered in captivity, calls on Hamas to release all hostages.
Report:
Report: Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday
President Joe Biden is not scheduled to be in Washington that day, as he will be attending the G7 summit in Italy. PM's office clarifies that no date has yet been set for the speech.
Iran:
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad officially registers to run for President of Iran
The 67-year-old Ahmadinejad, who was Iran's President from 2005 to 2013, said before leaving office that denying the Holocaust was his “proudest moment” as President.
Mexico:
Jewish woman set to become president of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum set to be elected Mexico's first woman president and also the country's first Jewish president, exit polls show.
Blinken to Israeli ministers:
Blinken to Israeli ministers: The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal
Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.
Montreal Jewish school hit by gunfire
Montreal police investigating after the Belz school in the city was hit by gunfire. The incident took place days after a Toronto Jewish school was targeted by gunfire.
'You're on the right side':
Khamenei praises anti-Israel protesters on US campuses: You're on the right side
Iran’s Supreme Leader pens letter lauding pro-Palestinian Arab protesters on campuses across the US, says they are a branch of the “Resistance Front” against Israel.
