Houthi official:
Houthi official: The UAE is a Jewish settlement
Watch: Houthi Health Minister claims the affairs of the UAE are managed by the Jews.
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Lebanon says it busted Israeli spy networks
Lebanon's security forces claim they busted at least 17 suspected Israeli spy networks in large crackdown.
Iran stops production at nuclear facility which was sabotaged last year
Iran informs IAEA it stopped production at Karaj facility which was sabotaged in attack blamed on Israel.
Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for remarks about the Holocaust
Actress and TV host issues clarification after saying that "the Holocaust isn’t about race".
Novavax asks FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine
Novavax files for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for US adults.
Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid
Secretary of State says "strong U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship is important in the face of common challenges".
Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas
Secretary of State stresses need for PA reform, reaffirms support for two-state solution.
Senior US official:
Senior US official: Iran talks entering final stretch, tough decisions will be needed
Senior State Department official says US is ready to deal with scenario in which Iran refuses to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.
Accused 'collaborator with Israel' escapes from Gaza prison
Hamas says former commander accused of spying for Israel escaped from maximum-security prison in the Gaza Strip.
Macron to Iranian counterpart:
Macron to Iranian counterpart: Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks
French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.
Egypt:
Egyptian court sentences 10 members of Muslim Brotherhood to death
Egyptian court sentences to death 10 members of Muslim Brotherhood who were found guilty of violence against security officers.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus
Syrian military official says the country’s air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles.
North Korea:
North Korea: We fired mid-range Hwasong-type ballistic missile
North Korea confirms seventh missile test in recent weeks, says it fired Hwasong-12 ballistic missile.
During Herzog's visit
Houthi rebels fire ballistic missile towards UAE during Herzog's visit
UAE's air defense systems destroy ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels. Herzog's spokesman: His visit will continue.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center partners with Ontario government to fight antisemitism
FSWC receiving $148,000 to support creation of its Antisemitism Classroom Toolkit.
10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism
10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
US upgrades travel warning to UAE
The warning follows recent Houthi missile attacks as well as COVID-19 case numbers.
North Korea confirms latest missile tests
Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits munitions factory producing a "major weapon system".
US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran
US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.
Monsey attacker again deemed unfit for trial
Judge finds Grafton Thomas, accused of Hanukkah party attack in Monsey, unfit to stand trial.
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.
