Category: Middle East

Cairo Agreement on Iran’s Cooperation with IAEA No Longer Valid; Abbas Araghchi

IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the Cairo agreement on Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is no longer valid, following snapback sanctions. “The three European countries thought they could achieve results through the snapback mechanism, but that tool was ineffective and only made diplomacy more […]

Israeli Forces Haven’t Reduced Attacks, Gaza Strip Bombardment Continues

PALESTINE – Despite claims of reduced attacks on Gaza, Israeli forces’ bombardment of Gaza Strip continues, with at least 19 Palestinians killed and others injured so far on Sunday. Four Palestinians were killed while waiting for aid near the US-Israeli distribution hub in the Shakoush area northwest of Rafah. Since May 27, Israel has conducted […]

Israeli Attacks Continue In Spite of Hamas’ Response to Ceasefire Plan

PALESTINE – At least 70 Palestinians were on Saturday killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip even after Hamas accepted the ceasefire plan and Donald Trump called for the halt to the bombardment. Trump had urged Israel to “stop bombing Gaza immediately” after Hamas announced its willingness to release Israeli captives according to his proposal, […]

First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan to Begin; Netanyahu’s Office

ISRAEL – The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said that preparations for the implementation of the first phase of the Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan are underway after Hamas’ positive response. The Israeli government would continue working with the US administration to end the war in line with the “principles set out […]

Gaza Bound Aid Flotilla Attacked by Israeli Navy

PALESTINE – The Israeli navy attacked and detained the occupants of the Gaza bound aid flotilla according to the organizers on Wednesday. The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli forces surrounded the vessels as they sailed toward Gaza to challenge a years-long Israeli blockade. Activists reported signal jamming and communication cut aboard most of the boats. […]

Over 58 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip

PALESTINE – At least 58 Palestinians were killed and many other injured on Tuesday as Israeli forces continue their attacks across Gaza Strip. According to medical sources, one Palestinian was killed and several others were injured by Israeli fire in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Since early Tuesday, the Israeli army has been […]

Hamas Hasn’t Received Ceasefire Proposal, Rejects Tony Blair; Husam Badran

PALESTINE – Hamas have rejected the appointment of Tony Blair, saying that he’s an unwelcome figure in the Palestinian context. The remarks came from senior Hamas political bureau member Husam Badran published by the group on Telegram. They followed a report in Israel’s Haaretz daily quoting an Arab political source as saying the US administration […]

Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 42

PALESTINE – At least 42 Palestinians were killed on Sunday and dozens others injured in indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip. Medical sources said that one Palestinian was killed in Israeli bombardment north of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in northern Gaza City. Five more people were also killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the […]

New Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 86

PALESTINE – Since Saturday dawn, at least 86 Palestinians were killed and many others wounded by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip according to medical reports. Nine people were killed and others injured when Israeli warplanes bombed a house in the Kalboush area of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Three bodies were brought to […]

Israel Weaponizing Social Media to Influence America; Benjamin Netanyahu

ISRAEL – On Friday, Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that his government views social media platforms as a “weapon” to support Israel’s right-wing in the US amid condemnation for ongoing Israeli war in Gaza. In a meeting with US influencers at Israel’s Consulate General in New York and published in a video on influencer Debra Lea’s account […]

Russia-Iran Nuclear Power Deal; What We Know

IRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi on Friday announced a $25 billion Russia-Iran nuclear power deal, which will include the construct of 4 third-generation advanced nuclear power units in Southern Iran’s Hormozgan Province. “Negotiations and agreements were made, especially in the area of ​​building power plants larger than Bushehr […]

About the International Coalition that’ll Fund Palestinian Authority (PA)

SAUDI ARABIA – On Thursday, Saudi Arabia announced the launch of an international coalition which will fund the Palestinian Authority (PA), contribute $90 million for the effort. Speaking at a press conference in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the coalition would […]