IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Talk in Iran about change in nuclear policy must stop
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: The loose talk about nuclear weapons in Iran is extremely serious for me. And I think it should stop.
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Toronto Mayor:
Toronto Mayor: Raising Israeli flag at city hall ceremony is divisive
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow decides to skip city hall ceremony marking Israel’s Independence Day, says event where the Israeli flag is raised is currently "divisive" due to the war in Gaza.
After pausing bomb shipment
After pausing bomb shipment: Biden moving forward with new weapons deal for Israel
Biden administration notifies Congress it is moving forward with more than $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, reports The Wall Street Journal.
North Carolina approves antisemitism bill
North Carolina House passes bill making the IHRA working definition of antisemitism the state’s guidelines in assessing hate crimes.
US national security adviser:
US national security adviser: We don't view killings of Gazans by Israel as genocide
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan to reporters: We still believe it would be a mistake to launch a major military operation into the heart of Rafah.
Deputy Secretary of State:
Deputy Secretary of State: We don't believe Israel's strategy will lead to total victory
Deputy US Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says the US is “struggling over what the theory of victory is” in Gaza.
Erdogan boasts:
Erdogan boasts: More than 1,000 Hamas members are treated in Turkey
Turkish President criticizes Greek PM for referring to Hamas as a terrorist organization, says more than 1,000 members of the group are treated in hospitals across Turkey.
UN chief demands 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for immediate halt to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Blinken to Gallant:
Blinken to Gallant: US opposes major military ground operation in Rafah
Secretary of State speaks with Defense Minister, underscores "urgent need to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza".
Iranian lawmaker claims:
Iranian lawmaker claims: We already have nuclear weapons
Iranian lawmaker claims the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses atomic weapons but isn't officially announcing it.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: US and Europe not doing enough to pressure Israel to agree to ceasefire
Turkish President claims Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and Netanyahu in response "attacked the innocent people in Rafah".
Ambassador Herzog:
Ambassador Herzog: US sends the wrong message to Hamas and our enemies
Israel’s Ambassador to the US responds to US decision to withhold some weapons from Israel: It is unacceptable that it went public while we were still discussing Rafah operation.
Amid antisemitism on campus:
Cornell University President steps down amid antisemitism on campus
Cornell University President Martha Pollack insists her departure is unrelated to anti-Israel protests and displays of antisemitism on campus.
White House:
White House: Biden instructed his team to continue working with Israel
A day after Biden warned he would stop transferring bombs to Israel, White House says the US provided Israel with several alternatives for how to pursue Hamas.
Schumer on bombs to Israel:
Schumer on bombs to Israel: I have faith in what Biden is doing
Senate Majority Leader comments on Biden's decision to pause the delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel: I have faith in what the Biden administration is doing
Bernie Sanders:
Bernie Sanders: Biden absolutely right to halt weapons to Israel
Sen. Bernie Sanders welcomes news that Biden administration held certain arms transfers to Israel, calls for US to use its leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire.
Biden in message to Israel:
Biden in message to Israel: I will stop sending bombs over major invasion of Rafah
US President says he will halt shipments of American weapons to Israel if Netanyahu orders a major invasion of Rafah: Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran's cooperation is completely unsatisfactory
UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi blasts Iran over its continued failure to cooperate with the IAEA's probe of its nuclear program.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Campus protests: Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Chicago
Police in riot gear clear an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Chicago. University President says the university intervened to end the encampment due to safety concerns.
After anti-Israel comment:
Omar faces censure motion at the House after anti-Israel comment
Rep. Don Bacon introduces motion to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, who referred to some Jewish students as "pro-genocide".
Due to war in Gaza:
Belgian PM calls for sanctions on Israel due to war in Gaza
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo calls for coordinated action within the European Union to impose trade sanctions on Israel, particularly on products originating from “settlements”.
IAEA chief arrives for a visit in Tehran
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi expected to speak at a conference and meet officials for talks on Tehran's nuclear program.
Foreign Minister Katz criticizes
Slovenia considering recognizing Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Katz criticizes
Foreign Minister meets Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon, criticizes her for considering a unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.
UNRWA head:
UNRWA head: Israel barred me from entering Gaza for a second time
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of denying the United Nations humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.
U. of Southern California:
Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at University of Southern California
Police in riot gear clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment on USC's campus, push several dozen people out of the campus gates.
In conversation with Gallant:
In conversation with Gallant: Austin expresses condolences for soldiers killed by mortars
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, reaffirms "commitment to the unconditional return of all hostages".
Quebec Premier:
Quebec Premier demands: Dismantle anti-Israel protest encampment at McGill
Quebec Premier Francois Legault calls the police to dismantle a pro-Palestinian Arab protest encampment that was set up on the lower field of McGill University's downtown campus in Montreal.
'Aggression against Palestine'
'Aggression against Palestine': Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel
Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel, weeks after restricting certain exports. Foreign Minister Katz: This is how a dictator behaves.
Syrian reports:
Syrian reports: Eight Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli strike in Damascus
Syrian media report that Israel struck a building used by Syrian security forces. Israel is not commenting on the reports.
IAEA chief to visit Iran
The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the IAEA over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Efforts for Israel-Saudi normalization will not succeed
Iran's Supreme Leader: Some people think that by forcing neighboring countries to normalize their ties with Israel the problem will be solved. They are wrong.
Austin:
Austin: Israeli operation in Rafah needs credible plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians'
US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses US position on a possible Israeli operation in Rafah.
Nicaragua lawsuit:
Nicaragua lawsuit: ICJ will not order to halt German arms to Israel
International Court of Justice rejects request by Nicaragua to issue Germany emergency orders to desist selling arms to Israel.
PA seeking General Assembly reconsideration of membership bid
PA seeking approval of a resolution in the UN General Assembly asking the Security Council to reconsider “favorably” its full membership.
US campus protests:
US campus protests: At least 33 people detained at Indiana University campus
At least 33 people detained following protest in which demonstrators called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Sanders to Netanyahu:
Sanders to Netanyahu: It is not antisemitic to criticize your government
Vermont Senator criticizes Israel's conduct in Gaza: Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.
Canada:
Canada: Ontario parliamentarian asked to leave legislature for wearing a keffiyeh
A parliamentarian from the Canadian province of Ontario asked to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh which was banned by the Speaker of the House in a controversial decision.
Amid anti-Israel protests:
University of Southern California cancels graduation ceremony amid anti-Israel protests
University of Southern California cancels main stage graduation ceremony a day after more than 90 anti-Israel protesters were arrested on campus.
US army shoots down ballistic missile fired by Houthis
Earlier, the Houthis’ military spokesperson said the Iranian-backed rebels attacked what they said were two American ships and an Israeli vessel.
Foreign Ministry responds
Germany to resume cooperation with UNRWA, Foreign Ministry responds
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein denounces Germany's decision to resume cooperation with UNRWA: Regrettable and disappointing.
