WATCH: The flag of Palestine is raised above the new Embassy of Palestine in London.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

It might sound like I’m speaking on behalf of Israel rather than the US. But let me explain why.

Imagine you came to my house for dinner and said, "Mike, we really like you. We think the world of you. We’re so glad to be here."

But then you added, "Oh, by the way, we can’t stand your wife. We hope she’s not going to be at the table tonight."

My response would be simple: "Well, she will be. And you won’t be. Please leave."

Because if you insult my partner, you insult me. You’re saying I made a terrible choice.

Mali: The Azawad Liberation Front says it carried out a drone strike today on FAMa and African Corps headquarters.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

Enjoy car navigation? Thank Israel. Cell phones? Thank Israel. Robotic surgery or a pill camera? Thank Israel.

Even cherry tomatoes and seedless watermelon.

Israel gives us as much as we give them. A lot of Americans never fully understand that.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:

We will not hesitate to shoot down any objects that violate our airspace and pose a threat to us.

Italy: A massive pro-Palestine strike is underway, with workers and students protesting in 75 cities.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

Israel is not committing genocide. They have sacrificed their own sons and daughters in order to protect the civilians that came across the border and murdered their own families.

Putin:

As a result of the destructive actions of the West, the foundations for dialogue between nuclear-armed states have been significantly undermined.

Putin:

Russia is ready to respond to any possible threats with military force.

Putin:

Russia is not interested in an arms race.

Macron:

One key element triggering my July decision on recognition of Palestine was the Knesset vote to restart West Bank settlements. It showed they don't want to fight Hamas.

There is no Hamas in the West Bank. They just want to destroy political bodies and the two-state possibility.

I believe this is a terrible mistake for Israel itself.

Putin:

Russia will comply with the New START Treaty limits if the United States takes similar steps.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

Peace is an illusion. There has never been peace.

There will probably never be peace.

Somebody wants dominance, which means somebody has to submit. There is no Arabic word for submit. They can't wrap their head around submit.

Macron:

You cannot reject the existence of Israel. Anti-Zionism is unacceptable and is Antisemitism.

But you can disagree with the government of Israel; otherwise, we will go crazy.

I oppose any anti-Zionist speech, but I support disagreement with Netanyahu and his ministers on many topics. That does not make me antisemitic.

Macron:

Attacking civilians to get a few terrorists and fighters is clearly unacceptable.

Displacing people just to take territory for the "day after" is not only crazy but unacceptable for all of us.

Netanyahu:

Next year will be historic for Israel's security.

NEW: Hamas allegedly sent a letter to Trump requesting he guarantee a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for releasing half the hostages in Gaza.

Source: Fox News

The US dollar hit a record 1,060,000 rials on Iran’s unofficial market, with the Euro and Pound also soaring.

The Iranian rial has lost 35% this year amid inflation, sanctions, and reduced oil revenue.

Mali: JNIM says it took full control of two Malian army positions in Bina, Ségou region, this morning.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

There are 700,000 Americans living in Israel.

That’s the size of a full congressional district. Every time members of Congress come here, I tell them:

“Welcome to the 436th Congressional District of the United States.”

NEW: Hamas releases a video of the hostage Alon Ahel.