Monsey attacker again deemed unfit for trial
Judge finds Grafton Thomas, accused of Hanukkah party attack in Monsey, unfit to stand trial.
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North Korea fires projectile into the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fires at least one projectile in its sixth weapons launch this month.
Texas man charged with selling gun to synagogue hostage taker
Texas man charged with selling gun to Malik Faisal Akram who held four hostages inside Congregation Beth Israel.
Erdogan: Herzog will visit Turkey next month
Turkish President says Israeli President will visit Turkey before mid-February.
State Department approves arms sales to Egypt
The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.
Britain:
Britain: Corbyn's bid to be restored as Labour MP rejected
Labour’s ruling body rejects former leader's bid to be restored as MP.
Top PA official:
Top PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh: Meeting with Lapid was very positive
Senior PA official who met Foreign Minister says meeting opened the door to future contacts.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Agreement with the US is possible if sanctions are lifted
Iranian President says an agreement with the US over 2015 nuclear deal is possible if sanctions on Iran are lifted.
US: We're prepared for direct talks with Iran
State Department spokesperson says US is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program.
US condemns Houthi missile attacks
US says missile attacks in UAE and Saudi Arabia are a "troubling escalation" of the conflict.
Watch:
Watch: Biden caught insulting Fox News reporter on hot mic
Biden caught on live microphone calling Fox News journalist a "stupid son of a b**h".
Jordan's Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Jordan reported 6,951 new cases of the virus on Sunday, bringing its total number to 1,141,048.
Tourist detained for giving Nazi salute at Auschwitz
29-year-old Dutch tourist detained in Poland for giving Nazi salute at site of former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.
Hamas denounces PA-Israel meetings
Hamas says meetings between PA officials and Israeli ministers are "a betrayal".
Saudi Arabia: Two injured from missile fired by Houthis
Saudi-led coalition says two foreigners injured from ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels.
Lapid meets senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh
Hussein Al-Sheikh is in charge of the coordination with Israel and is close to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
FBI Director:
FBI Director: Texas hostage taking was an act of terrorism
FBI Director Christopher Wray: We’re not going to tolerate antisemitism in this country.
The first in Europe
Austria approves vaccine mandate for adults
Austria’s parliament votes in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults aged 18 and over starting February 1.
Arab writers boycott UAE book festival because of Israel
Several Gulf writers boycott cultural festival in UAE due to appearance by Israeli author David Grossman.
Commander of Al-Qaeda killed in Yemen
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula announces death of commander who was close to Osama Bin Laden.
France moves closer to banning headscarves in sports
French Senate votes in favor of banning headscarves in sports competitions.
Biden considering re-designating Houthis as terrorist organization
US could re-designate Houthi rebels as international terrorist organization following attacks on UAE.
North Korea threatens to restart nuclear bomb tests
North Korean leader convenes his party, discusses countermeasures to "hostile" US policy.
European countries condemn Sheikh Jarrah eviction
France, Germany, Italy and Spain criticize eviction of illegal building in Jerusalem neighborhood, condemn Israeli construction.
Erdogan: Herzog could visit Turkey soon
Turkish President says potential visit by President Isaac Herzog is being discussed.
UNRWA appeals for $1.6 billion in funding
UNRWA chief says organization has "chronic" budget shortfalls and needs funds.
US sanctions three men with Hezbollah ties
US Treasury imposes sanctions on three businessmen with ties to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Texas hostage-taking:
Texas hostage-taking: Teens arrested in Britain released without charge
Two teenagers arrested in England as part of probe into Texas hostage-taking released.
Britain:
Britain: Texas hostage incident 'an anti-Semitic act of terrorism'
Britain promises “full support” to US investigators after gunman behind hostage taking in Texas revealed to be British citizen.
Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal
Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.
UAE asks US to re-designate Houthis as terrorists
Biden administration removed the Houthi rebels from list of foreign terrorist organizations, reversing decision by Trump.
North Korea: We fired tactical guided missiles
North Korea acknowledges latest test of missiles, its fourth in recent weeks.
Watch: Iranian commander says Saudis are actually Jews
Head of IRGC navy claims the Saudis are not really Muslims, but actually Jews.
Diesel shortages cause internet outage in Lebanon
Station belonging to Lebanon's state internet provider runs out of diesel and goes offline.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles
North Korea fires two suspected short-range ballistic missiles from airport Pyongyang.
UK:
UK police arrest two teens in connection with Texas synagogue attack
Police arrest two teenagers in Manchester in connection with attack on synagogue in Texas.
Iranian video depicts assassination of Trump
The video was published on Khamenei's website on the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani elimination.
Blinken: North Korea’s tests are 'profoundly destabilizing'
Secretary of State blasts North Korea after it conducts yet another test-firing of hypersonic missile.
Rockets fired at US Embassy in Baghdad
At least four rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone. Iraqi army says girl and woman injured.
Iran claims successful rocket launch into space
Top Iranian official says IRGC last week launched a solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket into space.
