Elad Benari

Senate committee advances Jack Lew's nomination as ambassador to Israel

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Jack Lew's nomination to be the next US ambassador to Israel. Senate vote expected next week.

In latest conversation:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza in latest conversation

White House says Biden and Netanyahu discussed safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza.

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves resolution in support of Israel, 412 to 10

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The US draft condemns Hamas attack on Israel, supports Israel’s right to defend itself, and calls for unconditional release of hostages.

Canada:

Canada: 'Free Palestine' on office of Ontario party leader

Toronto office of Ontario New Democratic Party Leader vandalized after she removed an anti-Israel lawmaker from caucus.

Iran's UN Ambassador:

Iran's UN Ambassador: Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack

Iran's UN Ambassador claims his country is committed to regional peace and stability after Blinken warns Iran not to attack US personnel.

After outrageous comments:

After outrageous comments: UN chief meets families of hostages, condemns Hamas

Antonio Guterres says "nothing can justify" abducting of civilians, after saying Hamas attack “did not happen in a vacuum”.

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

Canada:

Canada: Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Ontario New Democratic Party removes lawmaker who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza while failing to condemn Hamas.

Hamas' Telegram channels blocked on Android

Telegram channels of Hamas and Al-Qassam Brigades inaccessible through Google Play Store but can still be accessed on other platforms.

Archbishop of Canterbury:

Archbishop of Canterbury: Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

Joint int'l statement:

Joint international statement: Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

Senior Israeli official:

Senior Israeli official: There will be no ceasefire in Gaza

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

Biden and Netanyahu agree: 'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

US Second Gentleman meets survivor of Hamas massacre

US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff meets Natalie Sanandaji, who survived massacre at music festival in Kibbutz Re'im.

Sources:

Sources: Rafah crossing won't open Friday despite Biden's expectations

Source says crossing still needs road repairs, and other details need to be worked out before aid trucks can pass through.

'Shame on them':

'The View' co-host rips Omar and Tlaib over Israel statements: Shame on them

"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin blasts Squad members who blamed Israel for explosion in Gaza hospital.

US sanctions Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs

The sanctions come on the day that UN restrictions on Tehran’s ballistic missile program expired.

Israeli NBA player pays tribute to fallen soldier

Washington Wizards' Deni Avdija wears shoes honoring Lt. Itai Cohen, who was killed during battle with terrorists in southern Israel.

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

British Prime Minister will land in Israel on Thursday morning, meet Netanyahu and Herzog.

Biden:

Biden: Sisi agreed to open Rafah crossing to Gaza

US President says Egyptian President has agreed to open Rafah crossing to allow 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

White House spokesperson:

White House spokesperson: Biden will be asking Israelis some tough questions

White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby: Biden will be asking some tough questions as a true friend of Israel.

'End this slaughter':

Omar blames Israel for Gaza hospital explosion: End this slaughter

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz pushes back at Rep. Ilhan Omar: Hamas' hatred is the catalyst.

Biden takes off to Israel, calls off Jordan visit

White House announces Biden had canceled his visit to Jordan after the kingdom called off a summit that was to be held there.

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

Hezbollah announces that Wednesday will be a "day of rage" following rocket which hit Gaza hospital and was blamed on Israel.

NBA:

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for Israel

Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas’ attack before hosting Maccabi Ra'anana for a preseason game.

Official:

Official: Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war rejected by UN Security Council

Russia's draft resolution, which failed to name Hamas as responsible for attack on Israel, receives just five votes in favor.

Report:

Report: US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

President reportedly accepts Netanyahu's invitation to visit Jewish State in show of solidarity in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

US report:

US report: Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Rafah border crossing to open for entry of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Not so fast:

Not so fast: PA chairman walks back condemnation of Hamas

PA's official news agency amends report which said that PA chairman condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel.

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.

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.