US Senate Committee passes resolution honoring victims of attacks on Jews in Argentina
Senate Foreign Relations Committee condemns 1992 and 1994 attacks, calls for terrorists responsible to be held accountable.
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ICC Prosecutor:
ICC Prosecutor: I have a goal to visit Palestine in 2023
For the first time since taking office, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan makes possible reference to the court's probe of Israel.
Former Iranian President supports anti-government protests
Mohammad Khatami says slogan of protests sparked by death of Mahsa Amini is "beautiful".
Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests
Sister of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blasts her brother's "despotic" rule, throws support behind protesters.
Former secretary at Nazi concentration camp says she’s sorry
Lawyers for 97-year-old former secretary at Stutthoff ask for their client to be acquitted.
Iran:
Iran: 9 people to face death penalty over death of nuclear scientist
Iran’s judiciary says nine people will face death penalty over assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which Iran has blamed on Israel.
US opposed to Al Jazeera's ICC petition against Israel
State Department spokesman says US is opposed to Al Jazeera taking killing of its journalist to International Criminal Court.
US Army:
US Army: Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf
The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.
Human rights group:
Human rights group: Iran has executed more than 500 people in 2022
Norway-based group says 504 people have been executed in Iran this year and it is still working to confirm additional cases.
Montreal:
Man accused of yelling antisemitic slurs while driving in Montreal charged
21-year-old Jawad Jawad charged with willfully inciting hatred against an identifiable group.
US Ambassador to the UN:
US Ambassador to the UN: We must call out the horrifying spike in antisemitism
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield denounces recent surge in antisemitism in the United States: We must stand with the Jewish community.
Amid rise in antisemitism:
Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders amid rise in antisemitism
US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will host Jewish leaders in a White House roundtable on Wednesday.
Iran’s Foreign Minister:
Iran’s Foreign Minister: US seeking to cause chaos in Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister claims US is seeking to cause chaos in Iran to force concessions in nuclear talks.
Hamas and Fatah to hold another round of reconciliation talks
Senior Hamas official says a new round of dialogue for inter-factional reconciliation will be held in Algeria at the end of December.
Bahraini Foreign Minister:
Bahraini Foreign Minister: We're truly looking forward to working with Netanyahu
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latef Al Zayani says Netanyahu believes in peace.
Natalie Portman:
Actress Natalie Portman: Re-emergence of antisemitism makes my heart drop
Israeli-American actress speaks out against re-emergence of antisemitism in America following comments by Kanye West.
Hillary Clinton:
Hillary Clinton: The US should not be negotiating with Iran on anything right now
Former Secretary of State says US should not be looking like it is seeking an agreement with Iran while suppresses protests.
Canada:
Editor of antisemitic newspaper invited to event in Canadian Parliament
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes initiation to editor of Arabic newspaper notorious for its antisemitic content.
US sanctions individuals and companies over Hezbollah support
Treasury announces sanctions against two individuals and two companies based in Lebanon for providing financial services to Hezbollah.
Israeli Ambassador:
Israeli Ambassador Herzog: Sickened by interview of Kanye West and Nick Fuentes
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, condemns antisemitism in latest interview with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.
PA envoy:
PA envoy: We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution
PA's UN envoy says he expects Netanyahu's government to be "colonial, racist, and extremist".
PA reports:
PA reports: Islamic Jihad commander and his assistant eliminated in gunfight in Jenin
Several Palestinian Arabs injured and four arrested during IDF operation in Jenin. Islamic Jihad threatens retaliation.
UNRWA finds tunnel underneath one of its Gaza schools
Agency tasked with helping "Palestinian refugees" condemns tunnel found underneath one of its schools, but makes no mention of Hamas.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Netanyahu certainly can help us with air defense systems
Ukrainian President urges Netanyahu to do everything in his power to save as many Ukrainians as possible.
Amazon CEO:
Amazon CEO: We won't take down film shared by NBA star
Amazon CEO says he believes filmed shared by Kyrie Irving doesn't directly incite hate.
UN approves:
UN General Assembly approves event honoring 'Nakba Day' parallel to Independence Day
UN General Assembly votes 90-30 in favor of commemorative event marking what the Arabs view as the "catastrophe" of Israel's establishment.
ISIS announces death of leader, confirms successor
Islamic State says its leader, who was appointed in March, has died, announces that the new leader is Abu al-Husain al-Husaini al-Quraishi.
IRGC claims:
IRGC Deputy Commander claims: We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US
Iranian military chief says a number of people have been arrested for contact with US intelligence services during the recent riots.
Biden admin approves arms sale to Qatar
State Department announces approval of $1 billion arms sale to Qatar.
Trump reiterates:
Trump reiterates: I had no idea what Nick Fuentes' views were
Former President blasts McConnell: Mitch is a loser for our nation and for the Republican Party.
Mitch McConnell:
Mitch McConnell: There is simply no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism
Senate Minority Leader says anyone meeting with antisemites is "highly unlikely to be elected president of the United States."
Iran claims:
Iran claims: US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks
The indirect talks between the US and Iran have been on hold after US officials said the efforts have “hit a wall”.
White House blasts Trump:
White House press secretary blasts Trump: No place for vile forces in our society
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticizes former President over meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism
World Health Organization announces that monkeypox will now be known as mpox.
Pence:
Pence: Trump should apologize for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes
Former US Vice President: Trump was wrong to give an antisemite and Holocaust denier a seat at the table.
Buffalo shooter pleads guilty to state charges of domestic terrorism
Payton Gendron, who killed 10 people in racist attack, pleads guilty to charges which come with a mandatory sentence of life in prison.
Iran:
Iran: Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime
Iranian authorities arrest Farideh Moradkhani after she recorded video describing the authorities as a "murderous and child-killing regime".
Zelenskyy warns:
Zelenskyy warns: Russian 'terrorists' are planning new strikes
Ukrainian President calls on defense forces and citizens to be prepared for new Russian missile attacks.
UNRWA:
UNRWA: More support is needed for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
“Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon reside in special residential neighborhoods, have limited work options and are refused citizenship.
Musk announces 'general amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts
Twitter owner says suspended Twitter users will be reinstated starting next week.
