Hezbollah hands over suspect in death of UN peacekeeper
Private Sean Rooney was killed and three others injured when their UNIFIL vehicle was attacked in southern Lebanon.
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Terror attack in Kafr Qassem:
Terror attack in Kafr Qassem: Two officers run over and shot, suffer minor injuries
Two police officers run over and shot. Terrorist neutralized. The officers taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Twitter introduces 'view count' feature for tweets
Twitter rolling out a new feature allowing users and their followers to see how many people have viewed their tweet.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We arrested members of four teams linked to the Mossad
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry claims it identified and arrested members of four teams of operatives linked to the Israeli Mossad.
Iran criticizes Zelenskyy:
Iran criticizes Zelenskyy: Our patience is not endless
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian President who told US Congress that Iran is providing Russia with drones.
Iran:
Iran: We're ready to return to nuclear deal if our red lines are respected
Iran's Foreign Minister: Our understanding is that the other parties (to the nuclear deal) are returning to realism.
State Department spokesman:
State Department spokesman: Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The JCPOA hasn't been on the agenda for some time.
Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks
Iran's Foreign Minister meets EU foreign policy chief on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan.
Trolling the opposition?
Trolling the opposition? Detroit Pistons wish Kyrie Irving a 'Happy Hanukkah'
Detroit Pistons wish Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving a happy Hanukkah after his suspension over antisemitism.
Following poll:
Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO following poll on the issue
Twitter CEO: I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job!
Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'
Video from sidelines of recent election rally shows Biden telling woman that the 2015 deal is dead but the US won't formally announce it.
Libya:
Libya: 17 former ISIS members sentenced to death
Libyan court sentences 17 former ISIS members to death, gives another 16 prison sentences.
IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit
IAEA inspectors meet head of Iran's nuclear energy organization, do not say whether they addressed impasse.
Canada:
Canadian province of Saskatchewan adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
"Antisemitism is on the rise and must be condemned," says Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in the Damascus area
Syrian TV reports explosions heard over the capital following alleged Israeli air strike. The strike reportedly targeted Iranian militias.
Iran:
Iran: We're preparing to launch at least two satellites into space
Iran's Telecommunications Minister says the country will launch at least two satellites into space by late March.
NYPD seeking public's help following antisemitic attack
The attack on a 63-year-old man took place in Central Park last Wednesday.
Musk polls users on if he should step down from Twitter
Twitter owner posts poll to his account regarding his future as the head of the company, says he will abide by its results.
North Korea conducts 'final phase' test of spy satellite
North Korea announces it conducted an "important, final phase" test on for development of a spy satellite.
UN Special Rapporteur:
UN Special Rapporteur: Comments on Jewish lobby were decontextualized
UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese says her 2014 comments on the "Jewish lobby" were wrongly mischaracterized as antisemitic.
Jordan:
Senior police officer killed in clashes with demonstrators in Jordan
The protests in the city of Maan broke out over high fuel prices and spread to several cities across the kingdom.
Congress approves defense bill including Israel aid
Bipartisan defense measure authorizes $500 million for US-Israel missile defense cooperation in 2023. AIPAC welcomes its approval.
IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles
UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.
Iranian newspaper:
Iranian newspaper: Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests
Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.
For insulting public officials:
Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison for insulting public officials
Mayor of Istanbul sent to two years and seven months in prison for insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.
US to pay Pfizer $2 billion for more course of its COVID-19 pill
Paxlovid has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and severe illness significantly.
Iran:
Iranian soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women's rights
Global soccer players’ union shocked over possible execution of Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani.
Report:
Report: IRGC Quds Force commander headed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton
Iran’s failed attempt to assassinate Pompeo and Bolton was commanded commander of IRGC Quds Force Unit 840.
AIPAC welcomes US stance on UN 'settlement blacklist'
AIPAC praises Biden administration for opposing UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea and Samaria.
State Department:
State Department: We hope to see accountability in death of teen in Jenin
State Department spokesperson comments on death of 16-year-old girl during clashes in Jenin: A tragic incident. It's heartbreaking.
Biden forms group tasked with fighting antisemitism
White House announces that Biden is establishing an inter-agency group to counter antisemitism and other forms of bias and discrimination.
Kanye West named 'Antisemite of the Year'
StopAntisemitism group names rapper its "Antisemite of the Year": Mazel Tov Kanye West for propagating the most Jew hatred in 2022.
US denounces Iran over execution of protester
State Department spokesman: These harsh sentences are meant to intimidate Iran's people.
Report:
Report: Iran cuts funding to Palestinian Arab factions
Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly among groups affected by the Iranian move.
Gun battle in Jenin:
Gun battle in Jenin: Three terrorists who planned attack arrested. PA claims teen killed
No injuries among the Israeli forces. PA officials claim 16-year-old shot dead during clashes. IDF: The incident is under review.
Saudi Foreign Minister:
Saudi Foreign Minister: If Iran gets a nuclear weapon - all bets are off
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says Iran's neighbors would act to shore up their security if Tehran were to obtain nuclear weapons.
US forces kill two ISIS terrorists in strike in Syria
CENTCOM says American forces killed two ISIS terrorists in unspecified location in eastern Syria.
Brooklyn:
Brooklyn: Jewish boys chased by attackers with taser in Flatbush
Footage from the incident shows a group of Jewish boys running down the street as a group of assailants runs after them shouting.
Will Bernie Sanders run for President again?
Sanders' adviser says he will likely take “a hard look” at a third presidential bid if Biden chooses not to run.
After execution of protester:
Germany summons Iranian ambassador after execution of protester
Germany summons Iranian ambassador hours after individual who took part in anti-government protests was executed.
