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.
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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.
US and Britain strike 13 Houthi targets
The strikes follow a recent surge in attacks by the Houthis on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Macron:
Macron: Ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA makes reforms
French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”
Report:
Report: Iran provides ballistic missile to Houthis in Yemen
Iranian media reports that the sea-launched ballistic missile Ghadr has been made available to Yemen's Houthi rebels.
After recognizing 'Palestine':
Spanish PM meets PA cabinet leader after recognizing 'Palestine'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries.
Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize Palestinian state
The formal recognition comes several days after the three countries announced their intention to do so.
Algeria circulates UN resolution calling for end to Rafah operation
The UN Security Council resolution demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and calls for the immediate release of all hostages taken during on Oct. 7.
Mexico seeks to intervene in ICJ case against Israel
International Court of Justice announces that Mexico has filed a “declaration of intervention” in the case brought by South Africa against Israel.
University of Toronto seeks injunction against anti-Israel protest
University of Toronto turns to the courts in an effort to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters from its downtown campus.
AOC charges:
AOC charges: Israeli strike in Rafah - an indefensible atrocity
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts Israel over IDF strike against senior Hamas terrorists in Rafah, calls on Biden to stop military aid shipments to Israel.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran increases its uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level
New report by UN's nuclear watchdog finds Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60%.
At Algeria's request:
At Algeria's request: UN Security Council to discuss Rafah strike
UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting to discuss IDF strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which Hamas claimed killed dozens.
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters disrupt German Foreign Minister
Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators disrupt citizens' forum featuring Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, accuse her government of one-sidedness in the Gaza war.
Tlaib blasts Biden on Israel:
Tlaib blasts Biden on Israel: You're an enabler, where's your red line?
Rep. Rashida Tlaib hints that voters will make Biden pay for his support of Israel.
After recognizing 'Palestine':
After recognizing 'Palestine': Norway hands diplomatic papers to PA cabinet leader
Norway hands over diplomatic papers to PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa , the latest step toward recognizing a Palestinian state.
ICC Prosecutor:
ICC Prosecutor: I am not saying Israel is akin to Hamas
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan justifies decision to request arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant: Israel has every right to protect its population, but nobody has a license to commit war crimes.
Irish Prime Minister:
Irish Prime Minister: Israel is misrepresenting our views
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israeli response to his country's recognition of Palestinian state: We have been clear and unequivocal that we condemn Hamas, but what is happening in Palestine needs to stop.
Harvard University:
Harvard University: Students walk out during commencement, shout 'Free Palestine'
The incident follows weeks of protests on campus and comes a day after the school announced that 13 Harvard students who participated in a protest encampment would not be able to receive diplomas.
House Speaker:
House Speaker: Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress
US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to invite Netanyahu to speak before Congress.
US service member critically injured during work on Gaza pier
Defense officials say three US service members were injured, one of them critically, while supporting a mission to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
White House:
White House: We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden supports a two-state solution, but believes it should be brought about through direct negotiations.
House Speaker:
House Speaker: We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be co-signing his letter inviting Netanyahu to speak before Congress.
Irish Foreign Minister:
Irish Foreign Minister: The two-state solution has been undermined by Israel
Irish Foreign Minister says his country's decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state came amid "growing impatience" with Israel's lack of will for a two-state solution.
After cutting ties with Israel:
After cutting ties with Israel, Colombia to open embassy in Ramallah
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, who has been critical of Israel's actions in Gaza, orders the opening of an embassy in Ramallah.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Campus anti-Israel protests: Police break up encampment at University of Michigan
Police break up pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at the University of Michigan, citing a threat to public safety. At least four people arrested.
