WJC President:
WJC President: Pittsburgh shooter's death penalty is a measure of justice
WJC President Lauder: I call on American leaders to amplify their efforts to protect Jewish communities across the country.
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Wife of Fatah archterrorist seeks help to obtain her husband's release
Wife of Marwan Barghouti meets senior international figures, asks them to act to obtain her husband’s release from Israeli prison.
IRGC commander:
IRGC commander: Enemies of Iran are planning sedition
Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard blames Iran's enemies for anti-government protests, says Iran’s enemies are planning “sedition”.
Tree of Life massacre:
Jury asks to see Tree of Life shooter's weapons
The jury is considering whether to give a death sentence to Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018.
Lebanon:
Fighting in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Lebanon leaves 11 dead
UNRWA says three days of fighting in Ain Al-Hilweh camp have left at least 11 dead and dozens wounded.
Sweden:
Sweden: Activists yet again burn Quran in Stockholm
The incident comes as Sweden mulls legislative possibilities to ensure a ban on the desecration of holy books throughout the country.
Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran
The comments by Denmark’s Foreign Minister follow public Quran desecrations both in Denmark and in Sweden.
'I have lost sympathy for you'
Malaysia's former PM goes on antisemitic rant: I have lost any sympathy that I had for you
Mahathir Mohamad disputes number of Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
Rallies in Gaza denounce Hamas terrorist rulers
Palestinian Arabs hold number of rallies throughout Gaza denouncing Hamas and demanding improvements to quality of life.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: At least five killed in fighting in 'Palestinian refugee' camp
At least five dead and seven wounded in fighting which broke out after Fatah general killed by Islamists.
'A shameful event'
Minister Sofer blasts intention to burn Hebrew Bible in Sweden: A shameful event
Aliyah and Integration Minister criticizes plans to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm: I expect the authorities to take immediate action.
White House:
White House: We're still working on details of Netanyahu-Biden meeting
White House Press Secretary won't confirm location of meeting between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to meet later this year.
UAE condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount
UAE calls for end to "provocative violations" on Temple Mount following National Security Minister's visit to the compound.
Lebanese military analyst:
Lebanese military analyst: Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel
Lebanese military analyst Abdul Rahman Chehaitli: Israel should not underestimate the Lebanese army.
Amnesty International:
Amnesty International: Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown
Amnesty International says Iranian authorities have in recent months launched intensified crackdown against women who violated dress rules.
Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:
Pittsburgh synagague massacre: Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body
Lawyers for the shooter, Robert Bowers, wanted the body disinterred for a DNA test after prosecutors raised questions about paternity.
Iran:
Iran: We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites
Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.
State Department:
State Department: No plans to cut military aid to Israel
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.
Spain:
Spain: Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott
Court accepts lawsuit by Action and Communication on the Middle East following former Barcelona Mayor's decision to support BDS.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: We continue to support the Palestinian cause
Turkish President meets PA chairman Abbas, says Turkey is "deeply concerned about the violence of illegal settlers".
Britain on judicial reform:
Britain speaks out on judicial reform: We urge the Israeli government to build consensus
British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.
'They speak candidly':
White House press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu: They speak candidly
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre when asked whether Biden believes Netanyahu: They had a candid conversation.
Report:
Report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah decided not to get involved in Israeli crisis
Reuters report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah discussed fallout from judicial reform, decided not to get involved so as not to help Netanyahu.
BDS
American Anthropological Association adopts academic boycott of Israel
American Anthropological Association voted to adopt boycott of Israeli academic institutions over “discrimination of Palestinians”.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Today is the darkest day in the history of Israel
Hezbollah leader takes pleasure in protests in Israel following approval of law reducing the use of the reasonableness standard.
White House to Israel:
White House on Israel protests: Respect the right of peaceful assembly
US comments on incidents of violence during protests against the judicial reform: There is a significant debate in Israel.
Olmert to British TV:
Olmert to British TV: We are going into a civil war now
Former PM speaks to Britain's Channel 4, claims Israel faces civil war following approval of bill reducing reasonableness standard.
White House:
White House on judicial reform: Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority
US expresses disappointment that first phase of judicial reform passed in the Knesset without a broad consensus.
Blinken:
Blinken: We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran
US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."
Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region
11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.
NBA:
NBA: Sale of Charlotte Hornets to Jewish businessmen approved
NBA's board of governors approves sale of Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Jewish businessmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin.
Hezbollah-affiliated cleric:
Hezbollah-affiliated cleric: Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon
Lebanese cleric who is affiliated with Hezbollah says in TV interview that war with Israel can bring Lebanon out of its political crisis.
NYC Mayor meets Herzog:
NYC Mayor meets Herzog: New York City and Israel share an unbreakable bond
Mayor Eric Adams meets President Herzog: We will collaborate on issues such as security, antisemitism, terrorism, and technology.
Algeria blasts Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
Israel earlier this week joined the US in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East
The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: We expect the UN to stand with us against Iran
President Isaac Herzog meets UN Secretary General, expresses concern over hostility towards Israel in UN bodies.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there
Hezbollah leader calls on Arab and Islamic countries to follow in Iraq's footsteps and expel the Swedish ambassadors from their countries.
Biden:
Biden: Herzog and I discussed key issues of mutual concern
US President tweets about his meeting with President Isaac Herzog: I look forward to strengthening our partnership.
Iraq:
Iraq: Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire
Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.
Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following strike blamed on Israel
Syrian media report the country’s air defense systems were activated against “hostile targets” following Israeli air strike.
