House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he told Senate Majority Leader he would invite Netanyahu to address the House only if Schumer doesn't sign his invitation for Netanyahu to address Congress.
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US official:
US official: Israel has addressed many of Biden's concerns on Rafah
Senior Biden administration official says Israeli officials incorporated many changes into their plan that seem to meet Biden's concerns about deepening the operation.
Senator Schumer:
Senator Schumer: ICC prosecutor’s decision is unfair and reprehensible
Senate Majority Leader denounces ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: There never can be any equivalency between Israel’s right to defend itself against terror and Hamas’s barbarity.
Bernie Sanders:
Bernie Sanders: ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders
Senator Bernie Sanders welcomes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israelis: Sinwar started the horrific war but Netanyahu has waged an unprecedented war of destruction against the entire Palestinian people.
Italian FM against ICC:
Italian FM against ICC: Unacceptable to equate Israeli government with Hamas
Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, condemns decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor to seek arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
Biden:
Biden: US stands with Israel in its efforts to take out Hamas butchers
Biden speaks at event in honor of Jewish Heritage Month: Contrary to allegations made against Israel by the ICC, Israel is not committing genocide.
Austria to resume funding to UNRWA
Austria announces it will restore funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”, though it notes "a lot of trust had been squandered".
Salman Rushdie warns:
Salman Rushdie warns: A Palestinian state would be a Taliban-like state
Renowned author says he has been in favor of a Palestinian state since the 1980s, but warns that if there were a Palestinian state now, it would be run by Hamas and be a satellite state of Iran.
Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts
White House says that US National Security Advisor, who met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, "reiterated the President’s longstanding position on Rafah.”
Chicago:
Chicago: Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University in Chicago, say all the protesters “voluntarily left” the area.
Another outrageous statement
Another outrageous statement: UN chief equates October 7 and Gaza situation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, and in the same breath criticizes "collective punishment of the Palestinian people.”
Austin speaks to Gallant:
Austin speaks to Gallant: Civilians must be protected before Rafah operation
US continues to voice concerns over Israel’s operation against Hamas terrorist battalions in the Gazan city of Rafah.
16 Democrats vote in favor
House rebukes Biden for withholding Israel aid, 16 Democrats vote in favor
Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which condemns Biden's posture on Israel’s military action in Gaza, passes in a 224 to 187 vote. Biden has already said he will veto the bill if it clears the Senate.
Erdogan claims:
Erdogan claims: Israel will target Turkey next
Turkish President claims Israel would "set its sights" on Turkey if it succeeded in defeating Hamas: Do not think that Israel will stop in Gaza.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Campus anti-Israel protests: Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Irvine
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters enter lecture hall at UC Irvine and surround the building. Police officers arrive at the scene and begin making arrests.
US official:
US official: We share Gallant's concern on Gaza
Senior US official responds to Defense Minister's call for Palestinian Arab rule in Gaza after the war: Israel has not developed plans for holding and governing territory the IDF clears, thereby allowing Hamas to regenerate.
ICJ to discuss South Africa's request for measures against Israel
South Africa last week submitted an urgent request to the ICJ, asking it to impose additional provisional measures against Israel over its actions in Rafah.
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.
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.
