North of Toronto:
Police investigating suspected antisemitic vandalism north of Toronto
Police searching for suspects after car with decals of the Israeli flag was vandalized in Vaughan.
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Khamenei in Hebrew:
Khamenei in Hebrew: The crimes of the Zionist entity will not be forgotten
Iran’s Supreme Leader again takes to X to post anti-Israel message: The crimes of the Zionist entity will not be forgotten.
Arab League expresses support for anti-Israel lawsuit at ICJ
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit affirms his "full support" for South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at in The Hague.
UN Security Council demands end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
11 countries vote in favor, none against, and four abstain. US Ambassador to the UN welcomes the approval of the resolution.
Fired from Yemen
US, Britain shoot down 21 Houthi missiles and drones fired from Yemen
CENTCOM confirms a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones launched from Yemen were shot down.
North of Toronto:
Man arrested over antisemitic assault north of Toronto
34-year-old arrested after four Jewish adults were attacked while walking home from synagogue in city of Vaughan.
White House:
White House: Biden didn't know Secretary Austin had cancer until today
White House says Biden did not learn that his Defense Secretary had prostate cancer until the news of the diagnosis was disclosed to the public.
Amid tensions with Houthis:
Reports of incidents in the Red Sea amid tensions with Houthis
Houthis claim they targeted a vessel in the Red Sea as UK Maritime Trade Operations organization and security firm Ambrey receive reports of incidents near Yemen.
No surprise:
No surprise: Jeremy Corbyn to join anti-Israel delegation at the ICJ
South African government announces that former UK Labour Party leader will be part of its delegation for its lawsuit against Israel at The Hague.
Blinken:
Blinken: Saudi Arabia has clear interest in normalization of ties with Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses Saudi-Israel normalization during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince.
'Well-earned title':
'Well-earned title': StopAntisemitism names Rashida Tlaib its 'Antisemite of the Year'
Michigan Democrat beats out Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and supermodel Gigi Hadid for the title.
Iranian woman gets 74 lashes for violating dress code
33-year-old woman of Kurdish origins punished for "violating public morals" and not covering her head.
In wake of Houthi attacks:
In wake of Houthi attacks: Chinese company Cosco stops sailing to Israeli ports
Cosco Shipping Lines says it will no longer be sailing to Israeli ports in order to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
DeSantis:
DeSantis: Disgrace the Biden Admin is empowering the terror-supporting PA
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate says he will impose sanctions on the PA if elected president.
John Kirby:
John Kirby: UNRWA does important work
White House National Security Council spokesman defends the work of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
ISIS claims responsibility for Iran attacks
Islamic State claims responsibility for twin blasts near the burial site of Qassem Soleimani in southern Iran.
Toronto:
Toronto: Jewish-owned store vandalized before being set on fire
Toronto Police’s hate crime unit investigating fire and vandalism at a Jewish-owned grocery store.
13 countries to Houthis:
13 countries to Houthis: There will be consequences to your actions
13 countries, led by US, issue statement warning Houthi rebels of consequences unless they halt their attacks in the Red Sea.
'Counterproductive':
'Counterproductive': White House blasts South Africa's lawsuit against Israel
John Kirby says Washington thinks South Africa's lawsuit at ICJ is "meritless, counterproductive, and without any basis".
Amid Houthi attacks:
Maersk to continue avoiding Red Sea amid Houthi attacks
Maersk and German rival Hapag-Lloyd will continue to avoid the Red Sea route that gives access to the Suez Canal.
Sanders to Congress:
Sanders to Congress: Reject the military aid to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".
After death of Hamas official:
Macron urges Israel to 'avoid escalation' after elimination of top Hamas official
French President speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, calls on Israel to avoid escalation, "particularly in Lebanon".
Amid tensions with Houthis:
Iranian warship enters the Red Sea amid tensions with Houthis
An Iranian warship, the Alborz, enters the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait.
US Navy confirms:
US Navy confirms: Aircraft carrier USS Ford will return from the Mediterranean
US Navy says the USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed to the region after October 7 attack, will "redeploy to its home port as scheduled".
Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case
Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.
New York:
New York: Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport
Anti-Israel protesters yell inflammatory chants, stop traffic and cause chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
North Korean leader:
North Korean leader: Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an armed confrontation is becoming a reality.
German police foil New Year's Eve terror attack in Cologne
German police arrest three people over alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne.
White House spokesperson:
White House spokesperson: We're not looking for a conflict with the Houthis
National Security Council spokesperson makes clear the US isn't looking for a wider conflict, but will continue to act in self-defense.
Watch:
Watch: Jordanian MP burns Israeli flag
Jordanian MP Khalil Attiya burns Israeli flag during Arab League session in Cairo.
'Reckless behavior':
'Reckless behavior': Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment
France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.
Hamas delegation to visit Cairo, discuss ceasefire proposal
Hamas official tells AFP a delegation from the organization will visit Cairo on Friday and give its "observations" on Egypt's proposal.
Red Sea:
US shoots down drone and missiles fired by Houthis in the Red Sea
CENTCOM says the incident marks the 22nd attempted attack on international shipping since October 19.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strikes in Damascus
Syrian media report explosions in and around the capital following air strike attributed to Israel.
Iran dismisses IAEA report:
Iran dismisses IAEA report: There's nothing new here, we didn't change anything
Iran claims there is "nothing new" in IAEA report which said it had accelerated production of highly enriched uranium.
Lauder Business School severs ties with Harvard
Vienna-based school says its decision is "in solidarity with the Jewish student community".
During call with Netanyahu:
Macron demands 'lasting ceasefire in Gaza' during call with Netanyahu
French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses "deepest concern" over civilian deaths in Gaza.
France 'gravely concerned' by intensified Gaza fighting
France’s Foreign Ministry calls for immediate truce, criticizes "systematic bombing" in Gaza.
US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment
US responds to IAEA report which found that Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium.
IAEA:
IAEA report: Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium
New IAEA report finds Iran has reversed the slowdown in its production of uranium to 60% purity.
