Hours after Shechem operation:
Hours after Shechem operation: Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza
Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.
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Costa Rican FM:
Costa Rican FM to Israeli FM: We'll soon adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Costa Rican counterpart, Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, in Jerusalem.
UN envoy on Shechem operation:
UN envoy on Shechem operation: I am deeply disturbed by the continuing cycle of violence
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urges "de-escalation" following Israel's counterterrorism operation in Shechem.
EU blasts Shechem operation:
EU blasts Shechem operation: Use of force must be in full respect of international law
EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls on both sides to restore calm following IDF counterterorrism operation in Shechem.
Former PA cabinet leader Ahmed Qurei dies at 85
Qurei, also known as Abu Ala, was a member of the PA's negotiating team with Israel, but was also critical of the Jewish state.
Florida:
Suspect arrested in Florida attack of man who spoke Hebrew
Broward County Sheriff's Office arrests 28-year-old in connection with attack of Jewish man who was punched while speaking Hebrew.
Haley takes swipe at Sanders:
Haley takes swipe at Sanders: He's exactly the reason we need mental competency tests
Republican presidential candidate responds after Bernie Sanders accuses her of ageism.
Iran sentences Austrian man to prison for spying
Austria summons Iranian ambassador after its citizen is sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in jail for alleged espionage.
US to UN Security Council:
US to UN Security Council: Condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Security Council's failure to respond to North Korea has become dangerous.
Iran:
Iran: Reports on our uranium enrichment are 'slander'
Iran says reports that it has enriched uranium up to 84 percent are a distortion of the facts.
Two years later:
Two years later: Player who used antisemitic slur to return to the NBA
Meyers Leonard, who was suspended and fined in 2021 for using the word “k**e” during a livestream, signs with Milwaukee Bucks.
Syria to UN:
Syria to UN: Take the necessary measures to deter Israel
Syria accuses Israel of attacking civilian-populated neighborhoods as it is recovering from devastating earthquake which hit the country.
South Africa:
South Africa's ruling party welcomes expulsion of Israeli diplomat
South Africa's governing ANC party says expulsion of Israeli diplomat from African Union summit was "encouraging".
IAEA:
IAEA: We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran
UN's nuclear watchdog responds to reports that its inspectors found that Iran stepped up nuclear enrichment to 84%.
Bernie Sanders:
Bernie Sanders: Israel's government is racist, we should attach strings to aid
Senator Sanders: The US gives billions of dollars in aid to Israel. I think we've got to put some strings attached to that.
Following city's boycott:
President of FC Barcelona soccer in gesture to Israel following city's boycott
FC Barcelona president hosts personnel from Israeli Embassy, presents them with team shirts.
US identifies new leader of Al-Qaeda
State Department says Saif al-Adel, an Iran-based Egyptian, replaced Ayman al-Zawahiri as Al-Qaeda leader.
John Bolton:
John Bolton: I'm considering a presidential run but haven't decided yet
Trump's former national security adviser criticizes him: He is not a Conservative and not a Republican.
VP Harris:
VP Harris: An independent judiciary is foundational for a democracy
US Vice President weighs in on the judicial reform in Israel.
Revealed:
Revealed: FBI searched University of Delaware for Biden documents
Source tells CNN the FBI conducted two searches at University of Delaware in connection with Biden classified documents.
Buffalo supermarket shooter sentenced to life in prison
The shooter, Payton Gendron, pleaded guilty in November to crimes including murder and domestic terrorism motivated by hate.
Security Council likely to condemn Israel over construction in Judea and Samaria
Security Council considering draft resolution that would demand Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities".
Pence to resist subpoena in Trump probe
Source says former Vice President preparing to resist subpoena for testimony about efforts to overturn 2020 election results.
US army downs Iranian-made drone in Syria
CENTCOM says the drone was attempting to conduct reconnaissance of a patrol base in northeast Syria.
At the end of 2024:
Sen. Dianne Feinstein to retire from Congress at the end of 2024
Democrat from California will retire after three decades in the Senate and over 50 years in public office.
Canada joins criticism of Israel:
Canada joins criticism of Israel: We strongly oppose the expansion of settlements
Canada criticizes Israel’s plans to authorize nine towns in Judea and Samaria: Such unilateral actions jeopardize efforts to achieve peace.
After balloon shot down:
After balloon shot down: Blinken considering meeting top Chinese diplomat
US Secretary of State considering meeting top Chinese diplomat at Munich Security Conference.
Iran:
Iran: We welcome Iraq's efforts to help resume nuclear talks
Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran will seriously consider Iraq's efforts to play role in talks to restore 2015 deal.
Report:
Report: FM Cohen to meet Erdogan
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is expected to visit Ankara and meet Turkey's President and Foreign Minister.
China claims:
China claims: More than 10 US balloons have flown in our airspace this past year
China claims US balloons have flown illegally in its airspace over the past year, and the US should "change course".
EU criticizes Israel:
EU criticizes Israel: Settlements are illegal under international law
European Union criticizes plans to authorize communities in Judea and Samaria: Important to consider steps to de-escalate the situation.
PA chairman:
PA chairman: The State of Palestine will continue going to international courts
Dozens of leaders and senior officials from Arab and Islamic countries gather in Cairo, criticize Israel.
Following Saturday rocket fire:
Following Saturday night rocket fire: IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza
Sirens sound in area near Gaza Strip moments after the strike. Four launches identified, three explode in the air and one in an open area.
US official:
US official: We strongly oppose expansion of settlements
Senior US administration official: We’re concerned by reports about a process to legalize outposts that are illegal under Israeli law.
'We must work together':
Israeli actress Gal Gadot backs Herzog's speech: We must work together
Popular Israeli actress takes to Instagram following President's speech calling for compromises on proposed judicial reform.
Sources:
Sources: Iran smuggled drones into Russia using boats and state airline
Sources reveal to The Guardian how Iran smuggled new types of advanced long-range armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.
US military shoots down object over Lake Huron
The operation marks the third day in a row that an unidentified object was shot down over North American airspace.
Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of cinematographer shot on set
Parents and sister of “Rust” cinematographer file new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and others involved in the film.
Greece:
Far-right political party in Greece banned from running in election
The Greek National Party is led by a former member of the Golden Dawn party, which has neo-Nazi origins.
'Puts pressure on the occupation'
PA welcomes Barcelona boycott of Israel: This step puts pressure on the occupation
PA foreign affairs bureau praises Mayor of Barcelona's decision to suspend all institutional relations with Israel.
