Elad Benari

UN Security Council refers PA's membership bid to committee

UN Security Council president refers PA's application to become a full member to the committee on the admission of new member, which will meet on Thursday.

Hamas:

Hamas: Despite Israeli intransigence, we will discuss the proposal

Hamas says that Israel's proposal did not meet any of its demands, but its leadership will discuss it regardless.

Turkey claims:

Turkey claims: Israel denied our request to air drop aid to Gaza

Turkey’s Foreign Minister vows measures against Israel for denying his country’s request to join air drops of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Houthis claim:

Houthis claim: We fired at British, US and Israeli ships

Houthi forces claim they targeted a British ship and a number of US frigates in the Red Sea, and two Israeli vessels in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

House Speaker:

House Speaker: It’s time to stop lecturing Israel on how it should defend itself

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts “appalling” lack of support for Israel from some Democrats.

Calling to end aid to Israel

ICJ to hear Nicaragua's case calling for Germany to end aid to Israel

Preliminary hearings open Monday at International Court of Justice in Nicaragua's case which claims that Germany is “facilitating” acts of genocide by Israel.

Reports in Egypt:

Reports in Egypt: Progress made in hostage release talks

Egyptian official says Hamas and Qatar's delegations left Cairo and will return within two days to agree on the terms of the final agreement, while the Israeli and the US. delegations will leave within a few hours.

Reversing previous trend:

NYPD reports spike in antisemitic crimes, reversing previous trend

NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in the five boroughs last month, more than double the 17 reported in February.

Despite US opposition

PA insists on Security Council vote on statehood, despite US opposition

PA’s UN envoy says "we believe it is high time now for our state to become a full member at the United Nations" despite US indications it will veto the motion.

VP Harris:

VP Harris: If Israel does not change its approach, we're going to change our approach

US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

Report:

Report: Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel

US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

State Department:

State Department: PA should seek statehood through talks, not at UN

State Department spokesman says establishing an independent Palestinian state should happen through direct talks with Israel, as PA seeks UN vote on the issue.

Minister Chikli to Schumer:

Minister Chikli to Schumer: You're more than welcome to immigrate to Israel and vote

Diaspora Affairs Minister responds to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after he again called for Israel to hold elections: The gates of Israel are open to you.

Haniyeh stresses:

Haniyeh stresses: We are sticking to our conditions for hostage deal

Hamas chief stresses the group will continue to demand an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza in a hostage release deal.

Khamenei threatens Israel:

Khamenei threatens Israel: They will be slapped for Damascus strike

Iran’s Supreme Leader issues threat to Israel following strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus which has been blamed on Israel.

Security Council fails to condemn strike in Damascus

US, Britain and France oppose Russian-drafted UN Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria which has been blamed on Israel.

After Gantz's remarks:

After Gantz's remarks: Schumer again calls for elections in Israel

Senate Majority Leader calls on Israel to hold elections, cites Benny Gantz’s remarks: When a leading member of Israel’s war cabinet calls for early elections, you know it’s the right thing to do.

Spanish PM:

Spanish PM: We will recognize Palestinian state by July

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tells reporters he plans to move ahead with plans to recognize Palestinian statehood which he announced recently along with other European leaders.

Kim inspects

Kim inspects as North Korea test-fires hypersonic missile

North Korea successfully test-fires new mid- to long-range solid-fuel hypersonic missile.

Biden charges:

Biden charges: Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers in Gaza

US President has harsh words for Israel following the strike in Gaza in which seven workers for the World Central Kitchen organization were killed.

Death of aid workers:

Death of aid workers: Blinken urges Israel to conduct a swift investigation

Secretary of State says US urged Israel to conduct a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into strike that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity in Gaza.

PA reports:

PA reports: Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza

Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claim employees from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah. IDF: We're conducting a thorough review at the highest levels.

Japan to restore funding to UNRWA

Japan to lift suspension of funding to UN “Palestinian refugees” agency, which was cut after Israel said that 12 UNRWA staff had taken part in Hamas’ October 7 attack.

PA seeking UN vote on full membership

Palestinian Authority envoy says he is seeking a Security Council vote on April 18 to make PA a full member of the world body.

Jordan makes 10 airdrops of humanitarian relief into Gaza

Jordan's army says the move is part of Jordan's keenness to help Gazans overcome the difficult conditions during the holy month of Ramadan.

Hamas accuses PA of sending security men to Gaza

Hamas accuses its PA rivals of sending security officers into northern Gaza under cover of securing aid trucks. PA denies.

US destroys Houthi aerial systems in Yemen

CENTCOM says the unmanned aerial systems presented a threat to US and coalition forces and merchant vessels in the region.

ISIS praises Russia attack, calls for fight against Israel

ISIS spokesperson urges the group’s supporters to target “crusaders” everywhere, especially in the United States, Europe and Israel.

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: 36 Syrian military personnel killed in Israeli strike

Syrian media report that Israel carried out an air strike targeting the Aleppo airport. 36 members of Assad's army and five Hezbollah members reportedly killed.

New York:

New York: Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descend on Radio City Music Hall ahead of Biden’s campaign fundraiser, calling “Genocide Joe has got to go!” among other things.

Under certain conditions:

France to resume funding to UNRWA under certain conditions

France announces it will provide over 30 million euros to UNRWA while ensuring the agency fulfills its mission "in a spirit devoid of incitement to hatred and violence".

Foreign Ministry on ICJ ruling:

Foreign Ministry on ICJ ruling: Israel places no limitations on the aid which enters Gaza

Israel’s Foreign Ministry responds to ICJ decision ordering Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza: South Africa has failed yet again in its cynical attempts to exploit the ICJ.

Senator Graham:

Senator Graham: UNRWA is dead to the United States

South Carolina Senator says the US has no intention to resume funding to UNRWA: Somebody needs to pull the Palestinian school system up by its roots and destroy it.

'Enough is enough'

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel: Enough is enough

Irish Foreign Minister says Hamas' October 7 attack and what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."

Rutgers added to House probe of campus antisemitism

House Education Committee says it has sent a letter to Rutgers University requesting information regarding its handling of antisemitism on campus.

UNRWA chief:

UNRWA chief: We have enough funds to operate through May

After warning that the UN agency would not be able to survive through March, UNRWA chief says the organization now has enough funds to keep operating until at least the end of May.

Jordan:

Jordan: Protesters arrested while trying to march towards Israeli embassy

Jordanian anti-riot police beat and arrest dozens of demonstrators who tried to storm the Israeli embassy in Amman.

US stresses:

US stresses: We will continue airdrops of aid to Gaza

US National Security Council says airdrops of aid to Gaza will continue, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the practice.

Colombian President threatens to cut ties with Israel

President Gustavo Petro, who has repeatedly criticized Israel's war against Hamas, threatens to break off diplomatic ties if Israel fails to comply with UN Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire.

Austin to Gallant:

Austin to Gallant: No to Rafah operation without plan that ensures safety of civilians

Pentagon Press Secretary summarizes meeting between Austin and Gallant: The Secretary stressed that the United States and Israel have a moral imperative and a shared strategic interest in safeguarding civilians.