Report:
Report: Biden to officially announce reelection campaign next week
Sources tell The Washington Post that Biden is likely to announce his reelection campaign next Tuesday.
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Movie set shooting:
Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in movie set shooting
Charges dropped against the actor in the fatal shooting of cinematographer on the set of his movie "Rust" in October of 2021.
US Navy sails drone through the Strait of Hormuz
The narrow waterway has often been a site of tense encounters between Americans and Iranian forces.
Israeli officials:
Israeli officials: Austin sought to reassure Gallant over leaked Pentagon documents
US Defense Secretary privately tried to reassure his Israeli counterpart that administration is taking steps to prevent future leaks.
Iranian Crown Prince:
Iranian Crown Prince: Iranians and Israelis need to be strategic partners
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: The Iranian regime does not represent the Iranian people.
Chinese Foreign Minister:
Chinese Foreign Minister: We're ready to help facilitate Israel-PA peace talks
China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, speaks to Israeli and PA counterparts, expresses concerns over intensifying tensions.
UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support
Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.
Senator Schumer:
Senator Schumer: We must ensure the Holocaust never fades from memory
Senate Majority Leader in statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day: We must fight antisemitism wherever it rears its ugly head.
US confirms:
US confirms: Senior ISIS leader killed in helicopter strike in Syria
CENTCOM says senior ISIS leader who planned attacks in the Middle East and Europe was killed in US raid in northern Syria.
Three ISIS officials killed in US raid in Syria
CENTCOM says raid resulted in death of senior ISIS leader who planned attacks in the Middle East and Europe.
Iran closes more than 150 businesses over hijab law
More than 150 businesses in 24 hours shut down for not respecting obligation for women to wear headscarves.
Syria:
ISIS terrorists kill at least 31 truffle hunters in Syria
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reports four shepherds killed by ISIS jihadists in a separate incident.
Iran:
Iran: 10 sent to prison over downing of Ukrainian airliner in 2020
Iran sentences 10 members of armed forces to prison over involvement in downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight in January of 2020.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Recent developments are serving the axis of resistance against Israel
Hezbollah leader claims that diplomacy will negatively affect normalization efforts with Israel.
North Korea successfully launches ICBM
The launch was supervised on site by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Senior US officials:
Senior US officials: Netanyahu will visit Washington before the end of the month
Sky News Arabia cites US officials who say Hezbollah is providing Hamas with advanced missiles to strike Israel from Lebanon.
Saudis to hold negotiations with Yemen's Houthi rebels
The initiatives to achieve peace gained momentum since Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to re-establish ties.
New York:
Teens wanted in connection with antisemitic attacks in Queens, New York
Group of teens wanted for series of antisemitic attacks during Passover, including rock-throwing and shouting antisemitic remarks.
Assad, Iranian President discuss 'Israeli failure'
Syrian President speaks to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following recent rocket fire from Syria and Israeli retaliation.
Reports:
Reports: Pentagon documents detail possible Israeli lethal aid to Ukraine
Leaked Defense Department classified documents include one with scenarios in which Israel would agree to provide “lethal aid” to Ukraine.
After Al-Aqsa clashes:
After Al-Aqsa clashes: Sirens sounded in southern Israel
Sirens sound in communities located near the border with the Gaza Strip and in Sderot. IDF says 16 launches identified.
Canadian grocery store bans distribution of antisemitic newspaper
Ontario-based newspaper with history of antisemitism will no longer be available in local grocery stores.
Hamas convicts six 'collaborators' with Israel
Military court in Gaza Strip convicts six people of "collaboration" with Israel, sentencing two of them to death.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Two Syrians dead in Israeli air strike in Damascus
Syrian media report Israeli air strike in the Damascus area. Explosions heard in the vicinity of the Syrian capital.
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers to meet in the coming days
The meeting will follow the Chinese-brokered deal to restore ties between the two countries, seven years after they were severed.
Pakistan denies it is trading with Israel
The denial comes after a Jewish businessman tweeted about successfully exporting food samples to Jerusalem and Haifa.
Syria:
Car bombing rocks Syrian capital of Damascus
Two people lightly injured, no deaths reported. Incident not connected to Israel's downing of Syrian UAV, despite earlier reports.
The second time in last 24 hours:
For the second time in last 24 hours: Syria accuses Israel of air strike in Damascus
Syrian media report explosions in the Damascus area following air strike attributed to Israel.
New York Republican:
New York Republican: Biden’s hostile comments toward Israel are shameful
Rep. Elise Stefanik joins Republicans who criticized Biden over his response to the planned judicial reforms in Israel.
Due to calls to boycott Israel:
Indonesia stripped of hosting U20 World Cup due to calls to boycott Israel
FIFA announces Indonesia won't host men's Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.
Iran denies 'baseless accusations' it plotted to attack Jewish targets in Athens
Iran’s Embassy in Athens claims Israel is making false accusations to divert attention from its domestic issues.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in the Damascus area
Media in Syria report explosions near capital as a result of Israeli air strike. Two Syrian military personnel reportedly injured.
Indonesian President:
Indonesian President: Our policy towards Palestine hasn't changed
Indonesia's President says Israel's participation in soccer tournament in his country means no change to its foreign policy.
Netanyahu responds to Biden:
Netanyahu responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people
PM responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad.
Biden on Israel:
Biden on Israel: I'm very concerned, Netanyahu won't be invited in the near term
US President comments on the recent goings on in Israel, says he will not be inviting Netanyahu to the White House in the near future.
Canada announces new sanctions against Iran
Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.
US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel
National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.
North Korean leader calls to expand nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un calls to scale up the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials.
Due to Indonesia-Israel issues:
FIFA delays U20 World Cup draw due to host Indonesia's issues with Israel
Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, and Bali governor called to ban Israel from taking part in the tournament.
Gulf countries to Blinken:
Gulf countries to Blinken: Condemn Smotrich's comments on Palestinian people
Gulf Cooperation Council writes to US Secretary of State, condemn comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
