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13.10.2026 - 19:19 [ Hakeem Jeffries, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives ]

JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE RAID ON ILHAN OMAR’S HOME

(October 12, 2026)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:

The Trump administration’s raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against Donald Trump’s adversaries.

For years, Donald Trump and far-right extremists have relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Omar with vile personal attacks and baseless accusations. Now, less than 30 days until the midterm election, his violent mass deportation machine has descended upon the home of a duly elected Member of Congress and her family.

The American people deserve transparency, and we will deliver full accountability for the rogue abuse of power from the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice.

13.10.2026 - 19:04 [ theHill.com ]

Democrat rips ‘insanely corrupt’ raid on Omar’s home

Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) slammed the federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) home as “insanely corrupt” in a post on social media Monday.

“As [President] Trump’s popularity craters amid rising prices and his deeply unpopular war, everything he does is an attempt to distract his remaining followers,” Beyer wrote in a post on the social platform X.

“But raiding the home of a member of the opposing party right before the election – and tipping off FoxNews in advance so they are on hand to publicize it – is insanely corrupt even for Donald Trump,” he added.

13.10.2026 - 18:55 [ Ilhan Omar, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives ]

Office of Rep. Ilhan Omar Statement on DHS Raid

The Office of Congresswoman Omar released the following statement following the DHS raid on her home.

“This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies. For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back. Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies.”

10.10.2026 - 22:13 [ International Criminal Court ]

The ICC strongly rejects US sanctions against the institution

This measure targets an independent judicial institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. It is an attempt to obstruct the course of justice and to prevent the Court from doing what it was created to do. It is an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order which strikes at the simple principle that no one stands above the law.

The designation is aimed at disrupting the Court’s operations and at intimidating those who work for or cooperate with the Court. The Court, for its part, will not be deterred. “The Court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality, acting only on the basis of the law and the evidence, for the sake of the countless victims of grave crimes” said ICC President Tomoko Akane.

10.10.2026 - 22:09 [ Junge Welt ]

»Schurkengericht«: US-Regierung verhÀngt weitreichende Sanktionen gegen Strafgerichtshof

Wir werden Transaktionen mit diesem Schurkengericht verbieten, seine Ressourcen beschneiden und seine Arbeit lahmlegen«, hieß es weiter. Washington stĂ¶ĂŸt sich insbesondere an den im ⁠vergangenen Jahr erlassenen Haftbefehlen des Gerichts gegen israelische Regierungsvertreter, darunter MinisterprĂ€sident ‌Benjamin Netanjahu. Zudem ermittelte der IStGH zu mutmaßlichen Kriegsverbrechen von US-Soldaten in Afghanistan, stellte das Vorhaben jedoch nach eigenen Angaben inzwischen zurĂŒck.

18.09.2026 - 14:45 [ United Nations ]

General Assembly Adopts Resolution Allowing State of Palestine to Participate Virtually in High-level Debate

By a recorded vote of 152 in favour to 3 against (United States, Israel and Paraguay), with 4 abstentions (Colombia, Honduras, Panama and Peru), the 193-member organ adopted the resolution on “Participation by the State of Palestine during the eighty-first session” (document A/81/L.2)

18.09.2026 - 14:39 [ Middle East Eye ]

Over 150 countries reject US decision to bar Palestinian delegation from upcoming UN General Assembly

On Thursday, 152 countries voted in favour of a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly, rejecting the US‘s decision to prevent the Palestinian delegation from participating in the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York City.

The resolution called on Washington to reverse the decision, considering it a clear violation of the Headquarters Agreement, which legally obliges the host country to facilitate the entry of diplomatic delegations.

18.09.2026 - 14:18 [ Amnesty International ]

U.S. State Department Must Reverse Decision to Ban Palestine Delegation from Attending UNGA Session in New York

“The decision by the U.S. State Department to deny visas to a high-level delegation of the State of Palestine to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly must be reversed. The State Department’s statement makes it obvious: this decision is designed to punish the State of Palestine for pursuing international justice and accountability at international institutions, including through the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ). This measure is part of a relentless campaign of reprisals against the very notion of international justice.

10.09.2026 - 19:23 [ Government of the United Kingdom ]

Joint Foreign Ministers‘ Statement on the Two-State Solution

(September 8, 2026)

Statement of the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK on the Two-State Solution

1. The Government of Israel’s actions in the West Bank are undermining the possibility of a two-State solution. The situation is rapidly deteriorating amid unprecedented levels of settler violence and settlement expansion, including the unacceptable decision to publish tenders for the E1 settlement project. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the President of France Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney have agreed on the need to take action to prevent further damage.

Today, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK confirm their intention to introduce national and/or support European restrictions on trade in goods with settlements which are illegal under international law, or that they are actively considering these and other measures, in accordance with their national procedures. In this regard, the UK, France and Canada welcome the important action already taken by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway and Belgium and will bring forward national measures to ban trade in settlement goods.

10.09.2026 - 19:21 [ CBS News ]

As U.K., 11 other nations say they‘ll sanction Israeli settlements, U.S. envoy warns of repercussions

(September 8, 2026)

U.K. Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said the British sanctions would target specific companies and individuals who provide services including construction, infrastructure, financing or real estate for settlement expansion, as well as sanctions against individual settlers accused of violence against Palestinians.

„The set of measures I have announced represents a clear message to the government of Israel, to the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, and to the world that we will not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution,“ Miliband said.

07.09.2026 - 19:45 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Merz zu Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt „Aufgeben ist fĂŒr mich keine Option“

Es sei „die schwerste Wahlniederlage, die die CDU seit Jahren, seit Jahrzehnten eingefahren hat“, so Merz. „Das Ganze wird natĂŒrlich Konsequenzen haben mĂŒssen.“ Es sei klar, dass die CDU nicht zur Tagesordnung ĂŒbergehen könne. Das Wahlergebnis löse große ErschĂŒtterungen aus, im Land und in der CDU. Er werde versuchen, dem Ernst der Lage Rechnung zu tragen.

Das Wahlergebnis mache auch etwas mit ihm persönlich, sagte Merz. Es habe zudem Auswirkungen auch auf die internationale Lage und finde international Beachtung.

04.09.2026 - 19:20 [ Mediate.com ]

‘Beyond Parody’: Critics Left Stunned by Revelations in Shocking WSJ Report on John Fetterman

Critics were shocked by the numerous allegations in The Wall Street Journal’s bombshell report on Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) behind-the-scenes behavior, with one calling the Pennsylvania Congressman’s actions “beyond parody.”

04.09.2026 - 19:14 [ Politico.com ]

‘Too lazy to do the job’: Democrats dump on Fetterman after WSJ report

A swath of Democrats denounced Sen. John Fetterman in the aftermath of a Wall Street Journal report that showed the Pennsylvania Democrat routinely ducking meetings with constituents, skirting committee hearings and contemplating skipping a police funeral in his home state.

25.08.2026 - 22:27 [ United Nations ]

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the unauthorized entry into and interference with the UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre

Today’s actions are the fifth instance of unauthorized entry by the Israeli authorities into the Centre since May this year and follow other unacceptable breaches of the inviolability of and interference with UNRWA premises in occupied East Jerusalem, including the seizure and demolition of the Sheikh Jarrah compound, as well as the cutting off the supply of water and electricity services to multiple UNRWA facilities. These actions take place in the context of domestic legislation which significantly impedes UNRWA from fulfilling the mandate in the Occupied Palestine Territory entrusted to it by the General Assembly, most recently in resolution 80/78. I reiterate my call for the repeal of the legislation.

25.08.2026 - 22:22 [ Wafa.ps ]

UNRWA says Israeli forces’ raid into Kalandia centre unacceptable, deeply concerning

JERUSALEM, August 25, 2026 (WAFA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said in a press statement today that Israeli forces forcibly raided its Kalandia Training Centre (KTC) in occupied East Jerusalem at around 10:00 a.m., with at least four armored vehicles and more than 50 Israeli security personnel, while approximately 20 UNRWA staff members were on site.

According to the statement, Israeli officials subsequently made public statements indicating that the premises had been seized by the Israeli authorities.

UNRWA unequivocally condemned this unauthorized and deeply concerning incursion into the Kalandia Training Centre.

25.08.2026 - 20:44 [ Euronews.com ]

Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over reported Iran threats to US bases

The battery was moved from the eastern island of Karpathos to Crete, where there is a major US base at Souda, the reports said.

The aim is to bolster air defence around Souda‘s strategically important naval and air facilities, which serve both the Greek Armed Forces and the United States and NATO.

The Souda base plays a pivotal role in supporting allied operations across the wider region, making its protection particularly critical under the current security conditions.

19.08.2026 - 21:38 [ European Union External Action (EEAS) / AuswÀrtiger Dienst der EuropÀischen Union ]

International Criminal Court: Statement by the High Representative on US sanctions against the President and a Senior Trial Lawyer

The European Union reiterates its unwavering support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). The EU deeply regrets the decision by the United States to impose sanctions against International Criminal Court President Judge Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.

The ICC is a cornerstone of the international criminal justice system and the global fight against impunity. It plays an essential role in ensuring accountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole. Its independence, impartiality and ability to carry out its mandate must be free from pressure, intimidation or interference.

Sanctions against the Court, its officials and personnel undermine its work. The EU stands firmly with the ICC and will continue to provide its full support to ensure the protection of the Court and its staff against external pressures or threats.

The EU remains unwavering in its commitment to the Rome Statute and to safeguarding the independence and integrity of the Court.

19.08.2026 - 21:27 [ Sahara Reporters ]

EU Condemns Trump Administration’s Sanctions On ICC President, Senior Trial Lawyer, Backs Court

The European Union has reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for the International Criminal Court (ICC), strongly condemning the decision by the United States to impose sanctions on the Court’s President, Judge Tomoko Akane, and Senior Trial Lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye.

The EU said the ICC remains a cornerstone of the international criminal justice system and plays a critical role in the global fight against impunity, particularly by ensuring accountability for some of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.

19.08.2026 - 14:38 [ Internationaler Strafgerichtshof / International Criminal Court (ICC) ]

The ICC strongly rejects new US sanctions designations

The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against Judge Tomoko Akane (Japan), the President of the Court, and Mr Abdoulaye Seye (Senegal), Senior Trial Lawyer at the Office of the Prosecutor.

These sanctions are a flagrant attack against the independence of an impartial judicial institution which operates pursuant to the mandate conferred by its States Parties from across regions. As a result of these designations, at present, nine of the eighteen Judges, both of the two Deputy-Prosecutors, the former Prosecutor and one staff member have been sanctioned by the United States.

Such measures targeting judges, prosecutors and staff who work towards the fulfilment of the mandate that was conferred to the ICC by States undermine the rule of law. When judicial actors are threatened for applying the law, it is the international legal order itself that is placed at risk.

19.08.2026 - 13:29 [ Common Dreams ]

‘Deranged Behavior’: Marco Rubio Slammed for US Sanctions on ICC President

The social media account of Drop Site News accused Rubio of attacking the court solely to protect Netanyahu from war crimes prosecution, pointing out that “there is currently not a single American citizen under indictment, investigation, or facing an arrest warrant” from the ICC.

The sanctions earned the praise of the Israeli American Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which accused the ICC of conducting “politically motivated investigations and prosecutions targeting America and Israel.”

Rutgers Law School professor Adil Haque said the ICC sanctions showed the US was acting like a “rogue government” and engaged in “deranged behavior.”

18.08.2026 - 19:22 [ Reuters ]

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation

Israel bombed ​an airbase in Syria on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, carrying out what appeared to be its first strike on Syrian government assets since March and drawing condemnation ‌from Turkey and criticism from a U.S. envoy who called it an „unnecessary escalation“.

18.08.2026 - 18:09 [ Politico.eu ]

German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks

From Merz’s conservatives to Alternative for Germany and the Left, condemnation cut across the Bundestag’s political spectrum.

09.08.2026 - 16:31 [ Antiwar.com ]

Trump Threatens ‘Leakers’ With Jail Time Over Reports About Munitions Shortages

(August 6, 2026)

Media reports have also said that the US has used up nearly all of its ATACMS missiles and Precision-Strike Missiles, which were both used extensively in strikes on Iran.

Trump also responded to a report from The Washington Post that said he lashed out at US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the munitions shortages, which one source told the outlet was part of the reason why Trump held off on his threats to dramatically escalate the war.

Sources told the Post that on the sidelines of a recent cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump vented his frustration at Hegseth over the munitions shortages. The report said that Hegseth then blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg, for both the shortages and for failing to ensure Trump was informed about the issue.

08.08.2026 - 22:47 [ Al Jazeera ]

Iran’s list of conditions ‘a deal-breaker for US’: Expert

Richard Weitz, an international security expert at the NATO Defense College, says the US is highly unlikely to accept Iran’s demand for compensation or any other conditions it has set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

“President Trump has explicitly excluded that [paying Iran compensation] and it wouldn’t have support in Congress to fund such a proposal,” Weitz told Al Jazeera.

“In fact, this whole list of conditions 
 Iran has reinserted is going to be a deal-breaker for the White House,” Weitz added.

08.08.2026 - 21:12 [ Saudi Gazette ]

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iranian attack on UAE tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia‘s strongest condemnation of the targeting of a UAE tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “These unacceptable attacks constitute an assault on the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies,” the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi Arabia affirmed that Iran‘s continued perpetration of these attacks is a grave violation of international laws and norms, including Security Council Resolution 2817, which guarantees freedom of navigation and safe passage in international waterways.

08.08.2026 - 21:10 [ Al Jazeera ]

Qatar condemns Iranian attack on UAE tanker in Hormuz

In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a “flagrant violation” of international law and freedom of maritime navigation.

The ministry also rejected what it described as Iran’s use of the Strait of Hormuz as a “bargaining chip” and called for the waterway to be reopened without conditions.

It warned that the continued closure of the waterway threatens the “vital interests” of countries in the region and the global economy.

03.08.2026 - 23:24 [ Singjupost.com ]

Tucker Responds to the Israel Lobby Defeating Thomas Massie (Transcript)

(May 21, 2026)

They’re mad at Massie. Why? One Republican out of 217 who hasn’t taken money from the Israeli lobby. Why are they so mad at him? Why was it so important for the Israeli lobby to spend tens of millions of dollars to crush this guy?

It wasn’t stopping really the status quo in any way. He did help get some of the Epstein files released, and God bless him for that. He tried his hardest. But one man against 216 other members of his party is not going to get very far by definition, so why don’t you just leave him alone? Why force the issue?

29.07.2026 - 14:22 [ Shafaq News ]

PM Al-Zaidi calls off Saudi visit

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi on Wednesday canceled his planned visit to Saudi Arabia, a government source told Shafaq News, hours after deadly US-Saudi airstrikes targeted the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) across seven Iraqi provinces.