Blinken:
Blinken: UNRWA needs to address allegations against it
Secretary of State calls on UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” to address allegations its staff were involved in October 7 attack.
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Blinken:
Blinken: There is real hope for a hostage release deal
US Secretary of State says "important, productive work has been done" on a deal to free the hostages still being held by Hamas.
After protests:
German far-right party suffers electoral defeat after protests against it
AfD party suffers a narrow electoral defeat after huge protests against the party over revelations of debates about mass expulsions of immigrants.
Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members
Iran claims the foreign oil tanker was transporting “smuggled fuel”, says crew on board was "of Asian origin".
'Extremely concerned'
'Extremely concerned': Japan becomes latest country to pause funding to UNRWA
Japan says it is extremely concerned about alleged involvement of UNRWA staff members in October 7 attack on Israel.
Kuwait foils plan to attack Shiite places of worship
Kuwait's interior ministry says three people were arrested over plan by a terrorist cell to attack Shiite Muslim places of worship.
State Department:
State Department: Qatar is an integral, irreplaceable, key regional partner
US State Department responds to Netanyahu’s comments criticizing Qatar’s role as “problematic.”
Report:
Report: US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack
Wall Street Journal reports that the US secretly warned Iran about ISIS' plan to carry out the terrorist attack in Kerman early this month.
Iran:
Iran: 'Moderate' ex-President Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly
Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani banned from running in election for the body which appoints and can dismiss the supreme leader.
North Korea tests strategic cruise missile
North Korea claims the test-firing had no impact on the security of neighboring countries.
Yemen:
US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen
In latest strike against Iranian-backed rebels, US army destroys two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were ready to be launched.
Push for Gaza ceasefire
British Foreign Secretary to visit Israel, push for Gaza ceasefire
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron expected to advocate for a pathway out of the war during visit to Israel on Wednesday.
Houthi leader:
Houthi leader: US and British strikes will only make the Yemeni people stronger
Houthi leader unfazed by US and Britain's strikes: The American and British must understand that our people do not know how to surrender.
US Navy commander:
US Navy commander: Iran very directly involved in Houthi attacks on ships
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, head of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, says Iran is clearly funding and supporting Houthi attacks.
“Operation Poseidon Archer”
“Operation Poseidon Archer” underway: US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen
US and Britain strike eight Houthi targets in Yemen as the US names the ongoing operation to target Houthi assets in Yemen “Operation Poseidon Archer”.
UK Defense Secretary:
UK Defense Secretary: No other option than a Palestinian state
Britain’s Defense Secretary, Grant Shapps, says Netanyahu's comments rejecting the prospect of a Palestinian state were "disappointing".
Iran:
Iran: Soldier opens fire on fellow soldiers, killing 5
The attack took place in Kerman, where 94 people were killed in an ISIS attack earlier this month.
UN chief at it again:
UN chief at it again: Killings of Gazans are heartbreaking and utterly unacceptable
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel again, calls for “immediate humanitarian ceasefire to relieve the suffering in Gaza".
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran is barely cooperating with us
Rafael Grossi says the International Atomic Energy Agency feels it is being held "hostage" to Iran's disputes with Western countries.
Mexico and Chile to ICC:
Mexico and Chile ask ICC to investigate possible crimes in PA territories
Without directly mentioning Israel, Mexico and Chile ask International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes have been committed in Palestinian Arab territories.
Over campus antisemitism:
Complaint filed against American University over antisemitism on campus
American University hit with federal complaint over allegations of a "rampant and pervasive" antisemitic environment on campus.
Schumer:
Schumer: Democrats discussing possible conditions on aid for Israel
Senate Majority Leader says Democrats are discussing possible conditions that could be imposed on US aid for Israel but does not say they will seek such conditions.
After attack on vessel:
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after attack on vessel
US conducts fourth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen after CENTCOM confirms a US-owned ship was attacked.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi Foreign Minister: Palestinian statehood is required for Israel normalization
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says the kingdom could recognize Israel if a comprehensive agreement were reached that included statehood for Palestinian Arabs.
House Republicans demand answers from UNRWA chief
House Foreign Affairs Committee seeks testimony from UNRWA Director-General on the organization's aid to Hamas.
Erdan to UN chief:
Erdan to UN chief: The very least you can do is call out the terrorists
Israel’s UN Ambassador responds after Antonio Guterres says "we cannot allow what has been happening in Gaza to continue".
Senate rejects Sanders' resolution to investigate Israel for human rights abuses
The resolution would have forced an investigation into human rights abuses in the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden to redesignate Houthis as terrorists
The Trump administration designated the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization in 2021, and Blinken reversed the decision days later.
White House spokesman:
White House spokesman: We're working on a new hostage release deal
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says efforts are underway to achieve a new hostage release deal.
Kim Jong Un:
Kim Jong Un: South Korea is the most hostile country
Amid tensions, North Korea's government abolishes agencies dedicated to reunification with South Korea.
Houthis claim:
Houthis claim: We attacked a US vessel in the Gulf of Aden
Houthis claim responsibility for attack on American vessel. CENTCOM: The ship in question sustained minor damage.
UN chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
As Gaza war marks 100 days, Antonio Guterres says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is "beyond words."
Crew members of tanker seized by Iran are safe
Empire Navigation company says crew of tanker seized by Iran's navy in the Persian Gulf this week is safe.
China's Foreign Minister calls for establishment of Palestinian state
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza during meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo.
Red Sea:
US aircraft shoot down Houthi missile in the Red Sea
US fighter aircraft shoot down anti-ship cruise missile fired by Houthis at the USS Laboon. No injuries or damage reported.
Report:
Report: Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages
CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.
North Korea tests missile with hypersonic warhead
North Korea says the launch was aimed at verifying the reliability of the missile’s solid-fuel engines and the maneuverable flight capabilities of the hypersonic warhead.
'This case is unfounded':
White House rejects allegations of genocide against Israel: This case is unfounded
White House spokesperson John Kirby: Genocide is not a word that ought to be thrown around lightly.
Over antisemitism:
Jewish students sue Harvard University over campus antisemitism
Six students accuse Harvard of allowing its campus to become a bastion of rampant antisemitism.
Canadian PM:
Canadian PM: Our commitment to the Jewish community and to Israel is unwavering
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Jewish community leaders in Toronto amid the sharp increase in acts of antisemitism in the city.
