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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.

Canadian PM apologizes for parliament honoring Nazi veteran

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes after a Nazi veteran was praised in parliament: It was a terrible mistake.

Despite Gaza border riots:

Despite Gaza border riots: Israel to allow workers to enter through Erez crossing

Palestinian Arab workers to be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing as of Thursday.

State Department spokesman:

State Department spokesman: Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.

Erdogan:

Erdogan: Netanyahu could visit Turkey in October or November

Turkish President says preparations are underway for Netanyahu's visit to Turkey.

Biden's dog bites another Secret Service agent

This is the 11th known biting incident involving two-year-old German Shepherd Commander.

Report:

Report: Blinken signed letter recommending Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Sources tell Axios that Secretary of State recommended to allow Israel to join the US Visa Waiver Program.

Saudi envoy to PA:

Saudi envoy to PA: We're working towards establishing a Palestinian state

Saudi envoy to PA visits Ramallah for the first time amid Israeli-Saudi normalization talks.

After inviting Nazi fighter:

Canadian House of Commons Speaker resigns after inviting man who fought for Nazis

Speaker Anthony Rota announces resignation over having invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend Zelenskyy's address to Parliament.

Iranian official:

Iranian official: We will continue peaceful nuclear activities despite the sanctions

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization says his country is unfazed by sanctions and will continue "peaceful" nuclear activities.