Blinken's comments in the interview Saturday were not all that predictable when nearly 20 minutes of the 50-minute conversation turned toward Israel, Hamas, and Gaza.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident
The Brazilian court's decision to investigate a complaint against an Israeli reservist on vacation is a step up in the legal battle waged by pro-Palestinian organizations against Israelis abroad.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident
After Chilean politicians label menorah ‘symbol of death,’ hanukkiah vandalized, lighting canceled
Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: After Chilean politicians label menorah ‘symbol of death,’ hanukkiah vandalized, lighting canceled
French top diplomat 'would have preferred' if Syrian leader shook German counterpart's hand
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday said he would have preferred if Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa had shaken the hand of his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on their visit to Syria last week, but insisted that this was not the point of their trip.Barrot and Baerbock on Friday became the most senior Western figures to visit the Syrian capital since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: French top diplomat 'would have preferred' if Syrian leader shook German counterpart's hand
Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha
Ministers from Syria's transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar al-Assad.In a statement, Qatar's foreign ministry said the Gulf country's premier met with Syria's interim foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, defence minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and the new head of intelligence, Anas Khattab.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha
'Protect our people': Armed Syrian volunteers watch over Damascus
Every night, Damascus residents stand guard outside shops and homes armed with light weapons often supplied by Syria's new rulers, eager to fill the security vacuum that followed the recent takeover.After Islamist-led rebels ousted former president Bashar al-Assad in early December, thousands of soldiers, policemen and other security officials deserted their posts, leaving the door open to petty theft, looting and other crimes.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Protect our people': Armed Syrian volunteers watch over Damascus
Macron urges 'realistic' expectations from Ukraine on territory
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against the Russian invasion heads into a fourth year, saying he saw no "quick and easy solution" to the conflict.Outlining France's foreign policy for the coming year, Macron also took aim at Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of social media platform X and close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, accusing him of supporting "a new international reactionary movement".
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Macron urges 'realistic' expectations from Ukraine on territory
UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions
UN mediator Hans Grundberg will also push for the release of UN staff and others currently being held there.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions
Man who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert considered Israeli embassy as target
According to the Washington Post, Aliji immersed himself in violent videos and IS chatrooms as a way of managing his depression.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Man who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert considered Israeli embassy as target
France's Sarkozy on trial over alleged Kadhafi financing pact
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi.Sarkozy's career has been shadowed by legal troubles since he lost the 2012 presidential election. He has been convicted in two other cases, charged in another and is being investigated in two more. But he remains an influential figure and is also known to regularly meet President Emmanuel Macron.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: France's Sarkozy on trial over alleged Kadhafi financing pact