Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi today addressed the riots around the Congress in Washington."I was shocked to see last night's attack In the US Congress, the stronghold of world democracy, and it must be strongly condemned. From the dawn of its rise, the United States, our firm and great friend, has been the beacon of democracy and values of liberty, justice and independence."I am sure that the American people and their elected representatives knew how to fend off this attack and continue to firmly defend the values In which the United States, which is important to us all, was founded," Ashkenazi said.

An in-depth command investigation into the incident of a violent attack In an IDF force last Friday and the wounding of a Muslim by gunfire revealed that the military force was in real danger of death while carrying out enforcement activities in the area of ​​the village of a-Tawani.The investigation further reveals that there was a disturbance at the scene and the force was violently attacked by a number of Muslims, who sought to thwart enforcement activities.Because of this, and after the attackers refused to evacuate and continued to attack the soldiers, the force commander began a suspicious arrest procedure, which included firing into the air.During the shooting, two Muslims violently attacked the commander of the force - Ine forcibly pulled the commander, and another seized his weapon. As a result, a weapon unintentionally discharged, hitting another attacker. The IDF said that in parallel with the command investigation, a preliminary investigation will be conducted by the IDF, which will include collecting evidence and medical documents.

Jon Ossoff is projected to defeat Republican David Perdue in the Senate runoff election in Georgia, giving Democrats control of the upper chamber.The Associated Press called the race for Ossoff shortly after 4:00 p.m. EST, and other networks followed.

US lawmakers reconvene to certify Joe Biden's victory after session was interrupted due to violent protests.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said in a speech at Congress, "Count me out. Enough is enough ... Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are lawfully elected and will become president and vice president of the United States In Jan. 20."

Slate includes Arab woman in #4 spot In the slate and two Arab candidates in the top five.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that she will extend the state of emergency in the city by 15 days, until the end of President Donald Trump's term.The move comes in the wake of yesterday's riots In Capitol Hill.

Stephanie Grisham, the chief of staff of the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump, announced tonight her resignation following the violent events in Washington. Ricky Nikta, who is in charge of events at the White House, also resigned.White House officials said more resignations were expected in the coming hours.