UNRWA investigation:
UN hoping to receive material from Israel on UNRWA probe
UN spokesperson says investigators expect to receive materials from Israel related to its accusations that UNRWA staff took part in October 7 attacks.
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Iranian satellite put into orbit with Russian help
Iran launches Pars-I satellite with a Russian Soyuz-2.1b rocket. The satellite was launched from a base located some 8,000 kilometers east of Moscow.
After agreement with Israel:
Norway transfers PA tax money after agreement with Israel
Norway says PA received 407 million shekels from Israel as part of deal to release the frozen tax funds through Norway.
Due to spike in antisemitism:
UK increases security funding for Jewish community following spike in antisemitism
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces 54 million pounds in new funding to protect Jewish communities against antisemitism over the next four years.
Including political wing
New Zealand designates all of Hamas, including its political wing, as a terrorist entity
New Zealand's says "we can no longer distinguish between the military and political wings of Hamas" following October 7. At the same time, sanctions against "extremist Israeli settlers" were announced as well.
Reports in Syria:
Reports: Two pro-Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strike in Syria
Syria’s Defense Ministry claims that Israel carried out strikes near Damascus. Syrian opposition organization says two were killed and six injured.
Bypassing UNRWA
US announces humanitarian aid for Palestinian Arabs, but bypasses UNRWA
USAID says the aid will go through the World Food Program and non-governmental groups rather than UNRWA, whose employees took part in October 7 massacre.
Blinken to Saudi FM:
Blinken to Saudi FM: US committed to two-state solution
US Secretary of State reiterates the Biden administration’s commitment to a Palestinian state in conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister.
EU top diplomat doubles down:
EU top diplomat doubles down: Israel helped create Hamas
European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Israel "enabled the development of Hamas" as a rival to Fatah.
Due to imminent threats
US Army destroys Houthi targets which presented imminent threats
CENTCOM says it destroyed three unmanned surface vessels, two mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and a one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle in the Red Se area.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to bar its most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program.
Saudi Arabia denies its minister met Barkat
Saudi Arabia denies a meeting took place between its commerce minister and Economy Minister Nir Barkat, even though a viral video showed their interaction.
Pentagon review:
Pentagon review: No ill intent in not disclosing Austin's hospitalization'
Pentagon releases results of review that found no attempt to hide Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalizations in December and January.
Biden:
Biden: My hope is that by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire
US President speaks to reporters in New York: My national security adviser tells me that they’re close. My hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire.
Harvard University:
Co-chair of Harvard University's antisemitism task force resigns
Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun resigns from presidential task force on antisemitism, in the latest setback for the initiative.
Iran:
Iran: US and Britain seek to escalate tensions
Iran criticizes US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, says the two countries seek to "escalate tensions and crises" in the region.
Report:
Report: PA cabinet to resign in favor of technocratic government
Hamas has reportedly agreed to the creation of a technocratic government tasked with the reconstruction of Gaza and the restoration of security in the region.
Report:
Report: Biden’s dog bit Secret Service agents at least 24 times
New internal documents show the extent to which the situation with Commander, Biden's dog, had become a serious workplace issue White House support staff.
Houthis vow to ramp up attacks in Red Sea
Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on UK-owned cargo ship and a drone assault on an American destroyer, as well as missile attack on Eilat.
UNRWA chief:
UNRWA chief: We've reached a breaking point
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini tells General Assembly the agency's ability to fulfill its mandate is "seriously threatened".
Over Israel criticism
Rep. Ritchie Torres quits Congressional Progressive Caucus over its criticism of Israel
New York Democrat has been one of the most vocally pro-Israel Democrats in the House.
UK and Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza
The aid includes four tons of supplies which were floated down to the Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza.
Iran blames Israel for gas pipeline explosions
Iran’s claims follow a New York Times report last Friday which said that Israel carried out the covert attacks on the two major gas pipelines inside Iran.
Blinken to Brazilian Pres.:
Blinken to Brazilian President: We do not agree with your comments on Gaza
Secretary of State tells Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during meeting that the US does not agree with his comparing Israel's actions in Gaza to those of Hitler.
'Strong disappointment'
'Strong disappointment': China criticizes US veto of resolution on Gaza
China's permanent representative to the UN after US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza: The US veto sends a wrong message.
Qatar claims:
Qatar claims: The medications were transferred to the hostages
Prime Minister's Office: Israel will examine the credibility of the report and continue to work for the welfare of our hostages.
'There's genocide in Gaza'
Colombian President backs Brazilian President: There is a genocide in Gaza
Colombian President Gustavo Petro expresses support for comments made by Brazilian President da Silva, who compared Israel’s actions in Gaza to those of Hitler during World War II.
Brazil's FM:
Brazil's FM: Israel is putting up a smoke screen to hide massacre in Gaza
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira accuses Israeli counterpart Israel Katz of “lying” amid tensions between the two countries.
US official:
US official: We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza
Senior US official says the Biden administration is not planning “to rush” passage of UN Security Council resolution that urges a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.
Except for Hungary
26 EU countries call for humanitarian pause in the Gaza war, Hungary doesn't join the call
The EU countries also reiterate their calls for Israel not to launch an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi Foreign Minister: Recognition of a Palestinian state not enough for normalization
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says normalization with Israel requires both an end to the fighting in the Gaza Strip as well as the establishment of a Palestinian state.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use.
EU launches mission to protect ships from Houthis
European Union launches a mission to help protect international shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
US resolution:
US resolution at UNSC calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposes Rafah operation
US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.
Russia invites PA factions for truce talks
Russia invites all Palestinian Arab factions, including Hamas, to meet in Moscow for talks aimed at solving longstanding Hamas-Fatah feud.
Jordanian FM:
Jordanian Foreign Minister: Netanyahu determined to continue more killing
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blames Netanyahu for hostage release deal not having been agreed upon yet.
British ship comes under attack near Yemen
Explosion damages Belize-flagged, UK-registered and Lebanese-operated cargo ship. Crew unharmed.
Sunak to Netanyahu:
Sunak to Netanyahu: Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza
British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.
UN chief:
UN chief: Hospitals must be kept free of combat
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the IDF’s operation in a Khan Yunis hospital which housed dozens of Hamas terrorists during the war.
Kirby responds to UN official:
John Kirby responds to UN official: Hamas is a terrorist organization, it just is
White House National Security Communications Adviser responds to UN relief chief who stated that “Hamas is not a terrorist group for us”.
