Iran threatens 'regret‑inducing' response to US attack
Iran warns it will deliver a “comprehensive and regret‑inducing" response to any attack as US forces move toward the region.
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ADL calls Kanye West’s apology ‘long overdue’ but insufficient
Anti-Defamation League issues a cool response to Kanye West’s apology, saying it doesn’t erase his long record of antisemitism and stressing that real change requires ending such behavior.
US official links Hamas disarmament to amnesty
US official says Hamas disarmament may come with amnesty under Trump’s Gaza plan.
Report:
Report: US drone strike kills three suspected Al‑Qaeda terrorists in Yemen
A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province reportedly eliminates three suspected members of Al‑Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
UNRWA claims:
UNRWA claims seized eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire
UNRWA claims eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire. Fire and rescue service confirmed crews were called to the scene but did not say the compound was set on fire.
Jewish graves smashed in Barcelona
Gravestones smashed at Barcelona’s Jewish cemetery, prompting sharp condemnations as Jewish leaders warn of escalating antisemitism and demand decisive action from authorities.
EU open to Trump’s Peace Board - if limited to Gaza
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe could work with Trump’s new Peace Board if it is limited to Gaza.
Herzog meets Somaliland President, hails new diplomatic relations
President Isaac Herzog meets Somaliland’s President in Davos, praising newly established diplomatic ties.
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: We have a massive fleet heading in that direction
Trump says the US has a “massive fleet" headed towards Iran and is watching Iran “very closely" after it cancelled executions of protesters last week.
Avdija:
Avdija: Stop politicizing my career, I’m a proud Israeli
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija says he’s tired of being targeted for being Israeli, urging fans to judge him as a player, not a political symbol.
'False and illegal'
UNRWA rejects Israeli claim to eastern Jerusalem HQ: 'False and illegal'
UNRWA rejects Israeli claims to its eastern Jerusalem headquarters, calling the move illegal after Israel demolished buildings and seized offices.
Putin to meet Kushner and Witkoff on Ukraine, Trump’s Peace Board
Putin will meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner to discuss frozen Russian assets, Ukraine recovery, and Trump’s proposed Peace Board.
Third incident in two years
Third incident in two years: Israeli flag slashed in Pittsburgh
A man slashes an Israeli flag outside a Pittsburgh home and flees, marking the third such incident on the same block in two years. Police are investigating the act as criminal mischief.
Trump on Iran:
Trump on Iran: We hope there’s not going to be further action
Speaking to CNBC, Trump says Iran canceled 837 planned executions after his threat of military action, urges Tehran to stop pursuing nuclear weapons.
IAEA chief warns Iran standoff nearing breaking point
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran must account for missing enriched uranium and allow inspections at bombed sites, saying the standoff “cannot go on forever".
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth
Trump warns the US would respond forcefully if Iran kills protesters or acts on threats against him, saying any attack would trigger massive retaliation.
FM spokesman fires back
Guterres slams Israel over UNRWA demolition, FM spokesman fires back
UN chief condemns Israel for demolishing an UNRWA compound in Jerusalem, prompting Foreign Ministry spokesman to highlight documented ties between UNRWA staff and Hamas terrorists.
Houthi court upholds death sentences for nine accused of espionage
A Houthi court in Sanaa upholds death sentences for nine Yemenis accused of espionage.
Australia passes gun‑control bill after Bondi Hanukkah attack
Australia’s lower house passes a gun‑control bill after the Bondi attack in which 15 people were murdered.
Iran claims internet will be fully restored by week’s end
Iranian official says nationwide internet access will be restored by week’s end, ending a shutdown imposed since January 8.
'Classic antisemitism'
'Classic antisemitism': Biden envoy slams Harris over 'Israeli agent’ question to Shapiro
Deborah Lipstadt her deputy, Aaron Keyak, condemn Harris campaign staff after Josh Shapiro revealed he was asked if he was “an Israeli agent" during the vetting process for Harris’s running mate.
Iraq arrests three ISIS terrorists in joint counter‑terror raids
Iraqi authorities arrest three ISIS terrorists in Anbar and Sulaymaniyah, including a bomb‑maker.
Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board
Trump invites Pakistan’s PM to join the new Gaza Peace Board as part of a wider US plan to oversee Gaza’s transition and rebuild the enclave.
Cruz backs US strike on Iran after all other steps exhausted
Sen. Ted Cruz says the US should exhaust all non‑military options against Iran’s regime but supports force as a last resort.
Iran warns Trump:
Iran warns Trump: Any attack on Khamenei is 'full-scale war'
Iran warns that any attack on Khamenei would mean war, as the US weighs military action amid escalating tensions.
Argentina blacklists Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror groups
Argentina designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terror groups, aligning with a similar US move.
Trump:
Trump: Hamas must return the final hostage and disarm
Trump announces Phase Two of his Gaza peace plan, backs a new Palestinian technocratic government, and demands Hamas disarm and return the final hostage’s body to Israel.
Ambassador Waltz:
Ambassador Waltz: Trump ready to act to 'stop the slaughter' in Iran
US Ambassador tells UN that “all options are on the table" to stop Iran’s killings, blasting the regime.
US-Iran:
Graham to travel to Israel as US-Iran tensions reach critical point
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will travel to Israel to meet Netanyahu as US-Iran tensions spike.
'Israeli plot'
Iran FM blames protest deaths on 'Israeli plot', denies mass casualties
Speaking to Fox News, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects reports of mass protest casualties, blaming “terrorists" and an “Israeli plot".
Amid Iran escalation
UK, US raise security alerts for Israel amid threats of regional escalation
UK and US issue heightened travel and security warnings for Israel amid rising regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation involving Iran.
Fight against antisemitism
NY Governor proposes new worship buffer zones in bid to fight antisemitism
Kathy Hochul proposes 25‑foot protest buffer zones at houses of worship, citing rising antisemitism.
Over anti‑UNRWA laws
UN chief threatens Israel with ICJ referral over anti‑UNRWA laws
Antonio Guterres warns Israel he may take the UNRWA dispute to the ICJ, prompting a sharp rebuke from Ambassador Danny Danon.
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: 'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged
In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.
Israel to participate in first Eurovision semi-final on May 12
Israel will compete in Eurovision’s first semi-final to take place in Vienna in May, as the contest faces its largest-ever boycott over Israel’s participation.
Australia:
Australia sets January 22 as national mourning day for Bondi victims
PM Anthony Albanese announces that Australia will hold a national day of mourning on January 22 for the Bondi terror victims.
Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US
Iran’s Supreme Leader praises pro‑government rallies after two weeks of protests, calling them a “warning" to the US.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran
Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.
UN chief 'shocked’ by Iran crackdown, urges restraint
Antonio Guterres says he is “shocked" by Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and urges restraint, as reports suggest up to 2,000 killed in 48 hours.
Trump:
Trump: We’re considering very strong options on Iran
Trump says Iran is nearing his red line as protests escalate, warning the US is reviewing “very strong options" and monitoring developments “every hour."