Headlines- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, attended high-level discussions in Iran about the resumption of talks between the US and Iran.
- In an interview with Iranian state media on Wednesday, Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened that Iran would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran.
- Israel's strikes against Hezbollah have resulted in at least 2,167 deaths and 7,061 injuries in Lebanon.
- Iran will compete in the World Cup "for sure" despite the war with the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Wednesday.
- Iran's army has threatened to block trade via the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.
Tag: Gaza
Israelis See Yahya Sinwar,New Leader of...
The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the leader of Hamas has left Israelis even less hopeful about a cease-fire agreement, as they consider Sinwar as an even more extremist figure than his predecessor.
As Israel-Hamas War Rages,Attention Toward Traditional...
Since Israel-Hamas’ war began, the keffiyeh, a Palestinian symbol, has drawn more attention from around the world. The Arab headdress, which was formerly just a simple article of Bedouin clothing,has taken on symbolic meaning. To some, it represents resistance; to others, it should be outlawed; and to still others, it is a piece of high fashion.
Cease-Fire Hopes Wane As Gaza Conflict...
Last week, relatives of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza marked 300 days since the start of the war with marches and meetings, raising the alarm that time is running out as Israel braces for possible attacks by Iran and Hezbollah. With almost 100,000 cases of hepatitis, health officials in Gaza warn of a growing health crisis as the death toll exceeds 40,000.
Media Groups Demand Netanyahu be Held...
During his visit to Washington this week to address members of Congress and attend talks at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism from a press advocacy group. Dozens of journalists have been killed while covering the Gaza war, and some in the media blame Netanyahu for this.
In the West Bank, Israel Legalizes...
International criticism of Israel’s West Bank settlement policy is growing. Despite Israel’s ongoing settlement expansion, the International Court of Justice ruled last week that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank is illegal.
Thousands of Protesters Gather Converge Upon...
Thousands of people protested outside the US Capitol on Wednesday, denouncing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his country’s war against Hamas while he was addressing both chambers of Congress.
Israeli Airstrike Targets Gaza-Based Commander of...
On Saturday, Israel carried out a major airstrike in southern Gaza targeting Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’ military branch. Although Deif’s death has not yet been confirmed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will kill all Hamas leaders.Hamas says at least 90 Palestinian civilians were killed
Nine Months into Israel-Hamas War,Efforts to...
The Palestinian militant group said it is waiting for an Israeli response as the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza entered its ninth month on Sunday after dropping a key demand in its response to a cease-fire proposal backed by the West.
Palestinian Prisoners Report of Being Tortured...
Israel has arrested over 15,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Palestinians say that many detainees are tortured and detention conditions have worsened.Israel says that it abides by international law.