Abbas:
Abbas: Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people
In second condemnation of Hamas massacre, PA chairman says the PLO is the "sole representative" of Palestinian Arabs.
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ICC chief prosecutor:
ICC chief prosecutor: We have jurisdiction over potential war crimes carried out by Hamas
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan tells Reuters the court can rule on "war crimes" by Israel even though it is not a member state.
Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel
Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack, light up ballpark in blue and white.
Moving:
Moving: Israeli singer Noa Kirel sings the national anthem in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets host Israeli team Maccabi Ra'anana for a preseason game, hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack.
'Repugnant, disgraceful':
'Repugnant, disgraceful': White House press secretary blasts 'Squad' statements on Israel
White House press secretary blasts members of so-called "Squad" who called for US aid to Israel to be cut following Hamas attack.
Solidarity visit with Israel:
Solidarity visit with Israel: British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, together with Minister Eli Cohen, speaks with residents who were held hostage by Hamas.
Blinken departs for Israel:
Blinken departs for Israel: Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back
Secretary of State speaks before departing for Israel: We’re determined to make sure that Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Iran wasn't involved in Hamas attack on Israel
Iran’s Supreme leader lauds Hamas’ attack against Israel but denies any Iranian involvement.
Republicans to Biden:
Republicans to Biden: Refreeze the $6 billion granted to Iran
Group of Senate Republicans call on Biden administration to refreeze assets it allowed Iran to use as part of prisoner exchange deal.
Ahead of Israel visit:
Blinken speaks to President Herzog ahead of Israel visit
US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".
'Heartbroken for Israel':
'Heartbroken for Israel': Professional sports leagues support Israel after Hamas attacks
MLB, NBA and NFL issue statements in support of Israel following Hamas attacks.
PA chairman to visit Moscow
PA envoy to Moscow says Mahmoud Abbas will visit Russia soon and the two sides maintain "daily contacts".
In support for Israel:
In show of support for Israel: White House illuminated in blue and white
White House illuminated with the colors of the flag of Israel. "We stand with Israel," says White House Middle East coordinator.
Obama:
Obama: We stand alongside Israel as it dismantles Hamas
Former US Presidents Obama and Clinton offer support for Israel. Clinton: Now is a time for the world to rally against terrorism.
Canadian PM to Netanyahu:
Canadian PM to Netanyahu: Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself
Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, condemns Hamas’ large-scale attacks against Israel.
Haley blasts Blinken:
Haley blasts Blinken: Hamas and Iran are moving money around as we speak
Nikki Haley pushes back after Blinken insists the US does not have any evidence of Iran's direct involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Outrageous:
Outrageous: Tlaib condemns 'Israeli apartheid' when commenting on Hamas attack
Rep. Tlaib in statement: The path to a just future must include lifting blockade, ending occupation, and dismantling the apartheid system.
Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen
Iran lashes out at Western countries after allegations that a teenage girl was critically wounded in confrontation with morality police.
After tiff with Musk:
ADL resumes advertising on X after tiff with Musk
ADL will resume advertising on the platform formerly called Twitter after Musk's recent campaign against the organization.
Canada's Governor General apologizes for honor to former Nazi
Canada's Governor General, Mary Simon, apologizes for top Canadian honor awarded in 1987 to Nazi soldier who moved to Canada.
Canada mulling declassifying list of ex-Nazis
The move follows the recent incident in which Parliament unknowingly glorified a Ukrainian who fought alongside the Nazis.
Germany:
Germany: AfD leader taken to hospital after 'violent incident'
Leader of far-right Alternative for Germany given medical treatment and taken to hospital shortly before speaking engagement.
US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine
CENTCOM announces 1.1 million rounds seized off vessel used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be given to Ukraine.
Senators to Biden:
Senators to Biden: No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of agreement with Israel
20 senators from Democratic Party write to Biden, call for Israel-Saudi deal to preserve "two-state solution".
After uproar over hosting Nazi:
Canada's House of Commons elects new speaker after uproar over hosting Nazi
Greg Fergus becomes first Black Canadian to hold the post, replaces speaker who quit after honoring Ukrainian who fought with Nazis.
State Department:
State Department: There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Many key elements of normalization are on the table, but we don’t have a formal framework yet.
Nikki Haley:
Nikki Haley: We will always have Israel's back
Nikki Haley answers questions from young voters: Too many people think that Israel needs America. That's not the case, America needs Israel.
'Baseless claims':
Iran rejects latest US report about its nuclear program: Baseless claims
The report determined that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but has the infrastructure to do so in less than two weeks.
Austria:
Austria: Work begins to convert Hitler’s childhood home to police station
Plans call for police station, district police headquarters and security academy branch.
Egypt's Al-Sisi confirms he will seek reelection
Egypt will hold a presidential election in December, with a runoff in January if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.
Due to busts of IRGC general:
Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran over busts of IRGC general
Saudi soccer team refuses to play match in Iran due to presence of busts of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Syria accuses:
Syria accuses: Two Syrian soldiers injured in Israeli air strikes
Syrian media report Israeli air strikes in Deir ez-Zor area. Syrian army says two Syrian soldiers injured.
US report:
US report: Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks
New US report says Iran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but can do so quickly.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Normalization with Israel is reactionary and regressive
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi denounces attempts to normalize relations with Israel: Surrendering to Israel is not on the table.
Roger Waters:
Roger Waters: Document about me is a flimsy, unapologetic piece of propaganda
Pink Floyd co-founder responds to report which revealed he wrote antisemitic emails and mocked a person who died in the Holocaust.
Blinken:
Blinken: Israeli-Saudi normalization would be transformative
Secretary of State highlights profound impact an Israeli-Saudi deal would have, but acknowledges that "achieving it is not easy".
US military:
US military: Iranian navy aimed a laser at US helicopter over the Gulf
US military says Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter over international airspace.
Trump to skip third Republican debate as well
Aide to former President confirms he plans to skip the third Republican debate, just as he did the first two.
Iran says it successfully launched a new satellite
Revolutionary Guards launch a military imaging satellite called the Nour-3, according to Iranian state media.
New report:
New report: Roger Waters wrote antisemitic emails, mocked Holocaust victims
New report by Campaign Against Antisemitism reveals latest examples of antisemitism by Pink Floyd co-founder.