Elad Benari

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.

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

British PM:

British PM: It sickens me to think Jews are looking over their shoulders

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemns increase in antisemitic incidents in the UK: We will not stand for this.

House votes to censure Tlaib over anti-Israel comments

House of Representatives votes 234-188 to censure Squad member who has continued to criticize Israel amid the war in Gaza.

White House:

White House: Harris emphasized to Herzog the importance of protecting civilian lives

White House on Harris’ phone call with Herzog: She reiterated her support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens.

Once again:

Once again: UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas resolution

Despite more than two hours of closed-door discussions, differences remain on the wording of a resolution.

UN chief urges 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

In a post on X, Antonio Guterres says "need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza is getting more urgent with every passing hour."

US Senators to introduce resolution warning Iran against starting a war

Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal to introduce resolution recommending strikes on Iran if Hezbollah starts war with Israel.

Wasserman Schultz to Tlaib:

Wasserman Schultz to Tlaib: From the river to the sea means eradicating Israel and Jews

Florida Democrat responds to Squad member who claimed that the anti-Israel chant is "an aspirational call for freedom".

Iran threatens US:

Iran threatens US: You will be hit hard if there's no ceasefire in Gaza

Iran's Defense Minister urges US to "immediately stop the war in Gaza".

Jordan air drops medical supplies to Gaza field hospital

King Abdullah II says it is "our duty to aid our brothers and sisters" in Gaza. Israel says air drop was coordinated with it.

Netanyahu demands Red Cross act on behalf of hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks President of Red Cross, demands the Red Cross seek immediate release of Israeli hostages.

House passes resolution condemning terror support at campuses

US House of Representatives approves resolution condemning support of terrorist organizations at higher education institutions.

Vice President Harris:

Vice President Harris: We are not going to condition the support we give Israel

US Vice President says US will continue to stand with Israel's right to defend itself and will not place any conditions on aid.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew:

Khamenei posts in Hebrew: The Zionist entity is lying to you

Iran’s Supreme Leader, known for his threats against Israel, takes to X and posts anti-Israel message in Hebrew.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

FM Cohen:

Foreign Minister Cohen: Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza

Foreign Minister speaks to President of the Red Cross, demands the organization visit hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

House votes down motion to censure Tlaib

Nearly two dozen Republicans vote along with all Democrats to strike down motion to censure Squad member over Israel comments.

State Department:

State Department: Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support

State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.

White House:

White House: Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel

White House spokesperson: Saudis interested in normalization with Israel, but all sides are currently focused on the situation in Gaza.

Cornell University:

Student criminally charged after threatening Jewish students at Cornell University

21-year-old Patrick Dai, a junior at Cornell, federally charged in connection with threats to Jewish students at the university.

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel amid the war in Gaza

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

Canadian province mandates Holocaust education

High school students in the Canadian province of British Columbia will receive mandatory lessons on the Holocaust beginning in 2025-26.

Nevada man arrested over threats to Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen

John Anthony Miller of Las Vegas accused of leaving a series of antisemitic, profanity-laced voicemails for Nevada Senator.

Britain:

Britain: Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Iranian President warns:

Iranian President warns: Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

Vice President Harris:

Vice President Harris: We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells "60 Minutes" says the US is providing advice to Israel during Gaza war, not telling it what to do.

Biden to Netanyahu:

Biden to Netanyahu: Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism

Biden speaks to Netanyahu for the eighth time since the war in Gaza started.

European Council condemns Hamas, calls for corridors for humanitarian aid

European Council stresses Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas, but also calls for humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.

Biden:

Biden: We're working around the clock to bring the hostages back

US President reiterates commitment to secure the release of all hostages being held by Hamas: We will not stop until we get them home.

UK Defense Secretary:

UK Defense Secretary: Israel has a right to go after Hamas

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says asking Israel to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, after it murdered 1,400 people, is "untenable".