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.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa sits down with former CIA Director David Petraeus in New York.

Mali: Africa Corps mercenaries reportedly protected senior military figures during Independence Day celebrations in Kidal.

TikTok’s US assets will be sold to a majority American ownership group, with Oracle controlling the app’s algorithm and US user data.

Source: CNN

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syria is moving towards ensuring that its territory does not pose any threat to any region.

NEW: White House says doctors and medical residents may be exempt from the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.

Source: Bloomberg