Secretary of State Blinken, in a phone call, tells #Russia of America's grave concern over the unacceptable detention of a Wall Street Journal journalist, who is a US citizen, according to the State Dept.
Update: #Russia says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was "caught red handed," his fate will be determined by a court and it's unacceptable for the US to politicize the case and whip up a stir.
“The targeting of American citizens by the Russian government is unacceptable. We condemn the detention of Mr. Gershkovich in the strongest terms.” - White House
#Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removes the defense minister, Yoav Gallant, after he called for a halt to the plan to limit judicial authority. ynetnews.com/article/rk2duw…
Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest after Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed his defense mister. They are blocking Tel Aviv's main highway and there is a bonfire in the middle of the road. Livestream: kan.org.il/live/tv.aspx?s…
A US NSC spokesperson says the Biden administration is "deeply concerned" by what is happening in #Israel tonight, "including the potential impact on military readiness raised by Minister Gallant, which further underscores the urgent need for compromise."