Amid concerns over a war
Amid concerns over a war: Germany and Netherlands call on their citizens to leave Lebanon
Germany and the Netherlands follow in the footsteps of Canada, urge their citizens to leave Lebanon.
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Germany:
Germany: 'Nazi grandma' sentenced to another 16 months
Ursula Haverbeck, who has been jailed several times for denying the Holocaust, convicted in latest trial of denying the Nazi genocide on several occasions, including in 2015.
After four seasons:
After four seasons: Deni Avdija traded from Washington to Portland
23-year-old Israeli, who was selected ninth overall in the 2020 NBA draft, reportedly traded for guard Malcolm Brogdon and four draft picks.
PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021
Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past expressed a desire to mediate Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace talks.
Houthis claim:
Houthis claim: We attacked a ship with a new ballistic missile
Houthi rebels say they used a new ballistic missile to hit the MSC Sarah V vessel in the Arabian Sea, claim the ship was "Israeli".
Hamas-Fatah talks in China delayed
Reconciliation talks between rival factions Hamas and Fatah due to be held in China have been delayed and no new date has been set.
Erdan blasts UN chief:
Erdan blasts UN chief: He is an accomplice to terror and should resign today!
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who insisted that claims he has never condemned Hamas were “misinformation”.
Crew is safe
Ship off Yemen coast reports explosion close to it, crew is safe
No comment from the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have been targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea region.
Merchant ship damaged by drone attack in Red Sea
Houthis claim they targeted two ships, one in the Red Sea and the other in the Indian Ocean.
Top US general warns:
Top US general warns: Israeli offensive in Lebanon risks a broader conflict
General Charles Brown warns that an Israeli offensive in Lebanon has the potential to increase the risk of a broader conflict that draws in Iran and Iran-aligned terrorists.
Germany:
Iraqi man who plotted attacks for ISIS arrested in Germany
Iraqi man who is accused of standing by to carry out attacks for ISIS after he arrived in Germany arrested near Stuttgart.
Sen. Tom Cotton to Biden:
Sen. Tom Cotton to Biden: You’re playing politics with our ally’s security
Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to Biden, criticizing his administration for withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel as it continues to battle Hamas.
Back in action:
Back in action: US pier in Gaza unloading humanitarian aid again
The announcement comes a day after US officials said the pier had been re-attached to the shore.
Projectiles fired at Israeli-owned restaurant in Montreal
Police in Montreal investigating after holes that appear to have been caused by a projectile found in windows of restaurant owned by an Israeli.
US officials:
US officials: Sullivan will meet Israeli officials on Thursday
Senior US administration officials say Israel’s national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with national security adviser Jake Sullivan at the White House.
US military's Gaza aid pier expected to resume operations
US officials say that the on-again, off-again floating pier in Gaza is expected to resume operations on Thursday.
Cyprus' President responds to Nasrallah
Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides says his country is "not part of the problem" after Hezbollah leader warned Cyprus not to assist Israel.
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.
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.
