Toronto reports sharp rise in antisemitic incidents
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center says it is dismayed by 192 percent increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7.
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Report:
Report: Elon Musk to visit Israel next week
Channel 12 News reports that owner of X and Starlink will meet Herzog and Netanyahu and will visit the area near the Gaza border.
Yemen:
US shoots down drones fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
The incident comes amid heightened tensions with the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Biden speaks to Netanyahu, welcomes hostage deal
White House says Biden assured Netanyahu he will continue working to secure the release of all remaining hostages.
Seattle-area synagogue vandalized
FBI investigating after Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in Mercer Island vandalized.
South Africa:
South Africa: Lawmakers vote in favor of cutting ties with Israel
Majority of lawmakers vote in favor of motion calling for closure of the Israeli embassy and cutting of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Canada:
Canadian province of Manitoba to make Holocaust education more prominent
Jewish groups welcome the move, which was motivated by discussions with concerned Jewish students.
US strikes Iranian-backed militiamen in Iraq
The strike follows repeated attacks against US bases in Iraq and Syria.
Amid tensions over Gaza war:
Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa amid tensions over Gaza war
Foreign Ministry announces that the Ambassador to South Africa has been recalled following the "latest statements from South Africa".
EU foreign policy chief:
EU foreign policy chief: Palestinian state is the best guarantee for Israel's security
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims the establishment of a Palestinian state would be the best way of ensuring Israel's security.
Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar
The Red Cross has not been permitted to visit the more than 200 hostages who are held by Hamas in Gaza.
Iran unveils new hypersonic ballistic missile
IRGC unveils new domestically-developed hypersonic ballistic missile, called Fattah-2.
'Int'l law must be adhered to'
UN human rights chief criticizes Israel over Gaza war: Int'l law must be adhered to
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, fails to condemn Hamas.
Former IRGC chief:
Former IRGC chief: Additional fronts will join the conflict in Gaza
Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee becomes the latest Iranian official to threaten Israel amid Gaza war.
South Africa:
South Africa's ruling party supports suspension of ties with Israel
African National Congress will support motion by leftist party to suspend ties with Israel until it agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.
Quds Force head:
Quds Force head: We will do whatever it takes to help Hamas in the war
Quds Force commander Esmail Ghaani reassures Hamas Iran will help it in its war against Israel.
Ilhan Omar leads effort to block military aid to Israel
Lawmakers from the Democratic Party, led by Omar, introduce bill seeking to block a $320 million arms sale to Israel.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: We shot down Israeli missiles fired towards Damascus
Syrian state media reports that the country’s air defense confronted "enemy targets" in the surroundings of the capital Damascus.
Anti-Israel protesters swarm Canadian PM at Vancouver restaurant
Canadian Prime Minister escorted to safety as police broke up pro-Palestinian Arab protest outside restaurant where he was dining.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran has enough uranium enriched to 60% purity
UN's nuclear watchdog says Iran is still stonewalling the agency on key issues in latest report.
George Washington University temporarily suspends SJP
George Washington University says Students for Justice in Palestine's anti-Israel messaging on campus violated its policies.
Biden:
Biden: The war will end when Hamas can no longer murder Israelis
US President says Hamas committing war crimes by operating underneath hospitals: Israel allowing medical staff to get out of harm's way.
US Navy shoots down drone in southern Red Sea
USS Thomas Hudner shoots down the drone, which originated in Yemen. Houthis suspected of being responsible.
UN Security Council calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza
Resolution approved by a majority with 12-0, US abstains. Ambassador Erdan: The resolution is disconnected from reality.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: 56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since mid-October
Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary says 59 US personnel have been injured in attacks on troops in Iraq and Syria.
Biden and Netanyahu discuss efforts to rescue hostages held in Gaza
White House says Biden spoke with Netanyahu regarding the latest developments in Israel and Gaza.
Netanyahu to Trudeau:
Netanyahu responds to Trudeau: Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians
Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.
Canadian PM blasts Israel:
Canadian PM blasts Israel: The killing of women, children and babies in Gaza must stop
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launches scathing attack on Israel: I urge the government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint.
Watch:
Watch: Jeremy Corbyn refuses to call Hamas a 'terrorist group'
Journalist Piers Morgan asks former Labour leader 15 times if he thinks Hamas is a terrorist group. Corbyn avoids the question.
White House clarifies Biden's comments on Gaza hospitals
White House explains Biden was not being critical of Israel, but rather of Hamas, when he said hospitals “must be protected” in Gaza.
Former Minneapolis City Council member seeks to oust Omar
Don Samuels announces he'll try to unseat controversial congresswoman for a second time, after she narrowly defeated him in 2022.
German Chancellor opposes 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza
German Chancellor says a ceasefire would leave Hamas the possibility of recovering and obtaining new missiles.
British Defense Secretary:
British Defense Secretary: Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps backs Israel: Calling for a ceasefire is in effect saying ‘don't worry about those terrorists’.
Third time in recent weeks:
The third time in recent weeks: US military strikes targets affiliated with Iran in Syria
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says US military struck training facility and safe house used by IRGC and Iran-affiliated groups in Syria.
Pentagon:
Pentagon: Houthis tried to recover the US drone they downed
Pentagon says Yemen's Houthis attempted to recover a US drone they shot down but it is unlikely they will recover anything of significance.
Chris Christie to visit Israel
Former New Jersey Gov. and Republican presidential hopeful will visit Israel on Sunday, meet local officials and victims of Hamas attack.
Biden:
Biden: Humanitarian pauses are 'a step in the right direction'
US President welcomes Israel’s decision to allow daily four-hour “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza.
Man charged with assault during pro-Israel demonstration at New York University
21-year-old student charged after punching one person and slamming the thumb of another at New York University’s main library.
South Africa to reprimand Israel's ambassador
The move comes days after the South African government announced it was recalling its entire diplomatic mission from Israel.
Houthis shoot down US drone off the coast of Yemen
Defense official confirms a US MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down as it was operating in international airspace.