Mahmoud Abbas:
Mahmoud Abbas: Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him
PA chairman says he will have to deal with Netanyahu even though he believes Netanyahu is not interested in making peace.
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Iranian commander:
Iranian commander: We await orders to intervene against protests
Commander of Iranian army's ground forces refers to protesters as "flies", says army is ready to intervene if ordered to do so.
Slain journalist's family:
Slain Al Jazeera journalist's family: Israel deliberately killed her
Family members and colleagues of Shireen Abu Aqleh tell UN she was targeted by Israel.
Qatari official:
Qatari official: Escalation will lead to cancellation of direct flights from Israel
Qatari official warns Israel that any “escalation” vis-a-vis PA would result in cancellation of direct charter flights during the World Cup.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium
In its latest report, UN atomic watchdog says Iran has increased its enriched uranium by 6.7 kilograms since September.
Police officer dead in suspected terror attack in Brussels
One police officer dead and another injured in a stabbing attack in Brussels. Reports say the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar".
Meta lays off 13 percent of its workforce
Mark Zuckerberg says these are "the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history" as he announces mass layoffs.
Trump hints:
Trump hints: Announcement on 2024 run coming next week
Former US President indicates he still plans to make a big announcement next Tuesday: Why would anything change?
Biden:
Biden: Our intention is to run again
US President makes clear it remains his "intention" to run for re-election in 2024, but he is not any hurry to announce a re-election bid.
Trump warns DeSantis against running for President
Former US President: I think DeSantis would be making a mistake if he seeks the GOP nomination in 2024 election.
NBA commissioner meets Nets' Irving amid firestorm over antisemitic tweet
Brooklyn Nets star and NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly hold “productive visit”, days after Silver criticized his conduct.
Iraq:
Iraq: At least 10 killed in air strike on convoy carrying fuel
Air strike on convoy carrying fuel across the Iraqi border into Syria kills at least 10. US denies being responsible.
Video of Herzog and Tunisian PM angers Arab users on Twitter
Twitter users denounce "normalization with occupation" after video shows Herzog and Tunisian PM talking at climate conference in Egypt.
Iran arrests 26 in connection with attack on shrine
Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested 26 foreign nationals linked to recent ISIS attack on shrine in Shiraz.
Trump:
Trump: I'll be making a very big announcement on November 15
Former US President speaks at rally in Ohio but does not announce 2024 run as was speculated.
White House:
White House: Biden reaffirmed the strength of the US-Israel bilateral partnership
White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed to speak again after Israel's new government is formed.
Iran unveils new version of surface-to-air missile system
Iran says its upgraded Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system has a range of more than 300 km.
Musk threatens to ban Twitter accounts engaging in impersonation
Twitter's new owner: Handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying "parody" will be permanently suspended.
North Korea:
North Korea: South Korea-US drills are an 'open provocation'
North Korea's military blasts recent South Korea-US military exercises.
Hamas arrests two Gazans who fired rockets towards Israel
Hamas reportedly arrests two Salafists who violated ceasefire by firing four rockets towards southern Israel last week.
Report:
Report: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan held secret talks with Putin aides
The report comes amid tensions following Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
US to Egypt: Free political prisoners
The US in recent years has withheld assistance to Egypt over human rights issues.
PA cabinet leader downplays Israeli elections
Mohammad Shtayyeh: The difference between the Israeli parties is the same as the difference between Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola.
Following rocket fire:
Following rocket fire: IDF attacks Hamas rocket development complex in central Gaza Strip
Fighter jets strike underground military site used as rocket development and production complex.
Blinken speaks to Lapid following elections in Israel
Secretary of State says he commended PM for Israel's free and fair elections and underscored US-Israel relationship.
NBA:
NBA: Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over antisemitic post
Brooklyn Nets announce star point guard will be suspended no less than five games after his refusal to say he has no antisemitic beliefs.
Six days after attack:
Six days after attack: Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital
Paul Pelosi is home but remains under doctors' care as he continues to recover after being assaulted in his home last Friday.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: We have US guarantees that Netanyahu can't scrap maritime border deal
Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.
Arab League vows 'total support' for Palestinian Arabs
In first summit since UAE-Israel normalization deal, Arab leaders vow to support Palestinian Arabs.
Kyrie Irving to donate $500,000 following antisemitic tweet
Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 in wake of Irving's controversial social media post.
North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile
Launch comes one day after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles, one of which flew in the direction of a populated South Korean island.
Erdogan on Israeli election:
Erdogan: We expect to maintain relations with Israel no matter how the election turns out
Turkish President: As long as values are respected, win-win diplomacy will benefit not only Turkey and Israel but also the entire region.
Watch:
Watch: Former NBA stars blast current star over antisemitism
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley say NBA should suspend Kyrie Irving for tweet promoting antisemitic film.
German Chancellor:
German Chancellor: EU considering further sanctions against Iran
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.
US envoy:
US envoy: We're not going to currently waste our time on Iran deal
Rob Malley says US is currently focusing on the protests in Iran and its transfers of weapons to Ukraine.
Musk to temporarily serve as CEO of Twitter
The Tesla CEO just last week finalized his $44 billion purchase of the company.
Canada:
Canada: Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
B'nai Brith Canada thanks Premier Blaine Higgs for formalizing Declaration embracing the IHRA definition.
Germany, EU mulling classifying IRGC as a terrorist organization
German Foreign Minister says her country and the EU are examining whether to classify Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.
Israeli triathlete becomes first Israeli to compete in Saudi Arabia
Israeli triathlete Shachar Sagiv takes part in Super League Triathlon.
Iran:
Iran: Students defy IRGC commander, continue to protest
Students gather across Iran in defiance of IRGC chief Hossein Salami, who warned demonstrators to stay off the streets.
