Numerous politicians, including Gov. Phil Murphy, condemn Trenton City Council President Kathy McBride's remark. Noting that "anti-Semitism is on the rise around the world and right here in New Jersey," state's 12-member congressional delegation says, "We must never accept bigotry or hatred in any form."

The Chief Rabbinate of France, the Council of Christian Churches in France and the Muslim World League will all embark on the extraordinary trip to Auschwitz next year in an effort to promote religious tolerance and understanding. "This is the first time that dignitaries of the MWL will go there," says Ghaleb Bencheikh, President of the Foundation of Islam of France.

Iranian judo federation president Arash Miresmaeili condemns International Judo Federation over suspension, calling the move "hasty and unfair." Ban, which comes one month after world champion Saeid Mollaei walked off Iranian team in protest of boycott policy, will not apply to next year's Tokyo Olympics.

Netanyahu cancels the trip following an election result that currently shows his Likud party narrowly trailing Blue and White. The prime minister has addressed the annual UN event almost every year since becoming prime minister in 2009. 

Unidentified aircraft fire six missiles at site where Iran's Revolutionary Guards working to establish military base, media outlets aligned with rebel forces in Syria report. UK's Independent: Attack carried out by Saudi planes in response to Iranian attack on two of its key oil production facilities over the weekend.