Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: There's a 'positive trend' in relations with Israel
Ukrainian President says his country and Israel shared intelligence about Iranian drones being used by Russia: I see us moving forward.
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Spotify chief:
Spotify chief: Kanye West's music doesn't violate our policy
Head of music streaming agent condemns antisemitic statements by Kanye West but says: His music doesn't violate our policy.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: The US is dragging its feet on a return to the nuclear deal
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blames the United States for the failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
Biden warns Russia:
Biden warns Russia: Use of tactical weapon in Ukraine would be a 'serious mistake'
US President warns Russia against using a nuclear weapon in the war with Ukraine.
'Proud to stand with Israel'
Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary
Pelosi and Schumer invited Herzog to address joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.
Report:
Report: Musk to close acquisition of Twitter by Friday
Sources say Elon Musk pledged to bankers that he will close the acquisition of Twitter by Friday.
Adidas drops Kanye West following antisemitic comments
German athletic brand says rapper's comments are "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous".
Texas:
Man who sold pistol to Texas synagogue hostage taker sent to prison
Man who sold pistol to man who held four hostages inside Colleyville synagogue sent to nearly eight years in prison for federal gun crime.
At least four terrorists dead
IDF destroys 'Lions' Den' infrastructure in Shechem, gun battle ensues
Palestinian Arabs report four dead and 19 wounded in gunfire exchange between security forces and terrorists in Shechem.
US official:
US official: No indication that Russia has decided to use dirty bomb
US military official: The Ukrainians are not building a dirty bomb, nor do we have indications that the Russians are planning to use one.
Talent agency cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks
Creative Artists Agency cut ties with rapper, now known as Ye, following a series of antisemitic remarks.
Salman Rushdie's agent:
Salman Rushdie's agent: He lost sight in one eye and use of a hand in stabbing attack
Author Salman Rushdie’s agent says he suffered serious wounds to his neck, chest and torso in the August attack.
Iran:
Iran: Atomic Energy Organization's email server hacked
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization blames "foreign" attack on hacking of its email server.
Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday
The United States started rolling out the updated COVID shots in September.
North and South Korea exchange warning shots
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between the neighbors as North Korea continues its missile tests.
Supreme Court asked to rule on Arkansas anti-BDS law
American Civil Liberties Union asks US Supreme Court to overturn previous ruling that upheld Arkansas anti-BDS law.
State Department spokesman:
State Department spokesman: A deal with Iran is not imminent
State Department spokesperson: We’ve heard nothing to suggest Iran is prepared to change its approach, so no deal is in the offing.
White House:
White House: We have evidence Iranians are supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine
National Security Council spokesman confirms Iran sent personnel to assist Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.
UN Commission of Inquiry:
UN Commission of Inquiry: End Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories
UN Commission of Inquiry releases second report accusing Israel of violating international law.
Russia warns UN:
Russia warns UN: Don't probe drone strikes in Ukraine
Russian envoy warns against any UN probe of his country's alleged use of Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.
Argentina to Qatar:
Argentina to Qatar: Arrest visiting Iranian Vice President over his ties to AMIA bombing
Argentina calls on Qatar to arrest Iranian Vice President wanted over his alleged responsibility for 1994 bombing of Jewish center.
North Korea fires shells as warning to South Korea
North Korea fires artillery shells near its sea boundaries in response to South Korean military drills.
US officials:
US officials: Iran sent drone trainers to help Russia
Officials confirm that Iran has sent trainers to Ukraine to help Russians overcome problems with drones they purchased from Tehran.
Abbas to Putin:
Abbas to Putin: We don't trust America to mediate conflict with Israel
PA chairman tells Russian President he does not trust the US but is "completely satisfied" with Russia's position towards Palestinian Arabs.
White House spokesman:
White House spokesman: No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal
White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.
Watch:
Watch: Turkish MP smashes his phone with a hammer in parliament
Turkish Member of Parliament smashes his mobile phone in protest of law meant to combat online "disinformation".
Again:
Again: North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, flies warplanes near the border with South Korea.
Lebanese President:
Lebanese President Michel Aoun: Maritime border agreement maintains all our rights
Lebanese President confirms country has approved US-mediated maritime border deal with Israel and also thanks Hezbollah.
North Korea launches two long-range strategic cruise missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test to confirm the reliability and operation of nuclear-capable weapons.
State Department:
State Department spokesperson: Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The Iranians have made very clear that this is not a deal that they have been prepared to make.
UN General Assembly condemns Russia's annexation of areas in Ukraine
143 countries, including Israel, vote in favor of the resolution. Four countries vote against.
Iran arrests alleged spy for Israel
A person “spying for the Zionist regime” arrested in city of Kerman.
Hamas delegation to visit Damascus next week
Hamas reviving relations with Syrian regime after a decade-long rupture.
Blinken welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal
Secretary of State says US-brokered maritime border agreement "represents a new source of prosperity".
Biden:
Biden: Israel-Lebanon agreement an anchor for regional stability
Biden tweets about maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon: My Administration was proud to facilitate this deal.
US sanctions seven senior Iranian officials over crackdown on protests
Sanctions target Interior Minister, Communications Minister and five senior security officials.
US forces kill two top ISIS leaders in northern Syria
Air strike comes just hours after US raid kills an ISIS smuggler in northeast Syria.
US forces eliminate senior ISIS member in Syria
US army says it killed senior ISIS official Rakkan Wahid al-Shammari in a raid in northeast Syria.
Survey:
Survey: Most Americans support diplomacy with Iran
Wide-ranging survey finds nearly 79 percent of US voters believe the United States should continue to pursue negotiations with Iran.
Antisemitism on Yom Kippur:
Antisemitism on Yom Kippur: Rock thrown at synagogue in Germany
Rock thrown at women’s section at the Orthodox synagogue in city of Hanover during Yom Kippur prayers. No injuries reported.
