Israeli Knesset mandates death by hanging for Palestinian prisoners
The law reflects the discriminatory nature of the Israeli apartheid regime, which only applies to Palestinians residing in areas under Israeli occupation, and not to Israelis convicted of the same “offenses”.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign landmark defense agreement in a step toward regional alignment
It is speculated that the agreement may change the geopolitical equation in the Persian Gulf, providing countries in the region greater freedom from their current political and strategic dependence on the US.
Iran demands concrete international action to end Israel’s genocide and occupation in Palestine
Iran claims the idea of “Greater Israel”, articulated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently, was not an empty threat but a real zionist ambition backed by the US and other Western powers.
Netanyahu ignores international condemnation and pushes forward with plan to occupy Gaza
The UN, OIC, Arab League and GCC alongside a number of European countries slammed the decision as a “dangerous escalation” that violates international law.
Iran warns US threats have consequences
Iran also condemned Israeli violation of the Gaza ceasefire in which over 400 people were killed on Tuesday, calling it “continued genocide” against the Palestinian people.
Iran says Trump’s plan to occupy Gaza is ethnic cleansing, calls for a united global response
Iran has rejected Trump’s declarations saying he will take over Gaza and turn it into a “riviera of the Middle East” by expelling Palestinians.
Israel’s neighbors call for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon at Arab-Islamic Summit
The summit is the second of its kind since the aggression began in October 2023, though the participating nations have taken no concrete action to stop the genocide.
OIC and Arab League seek suspension of Israel’s UN membership and an arms embargo
Countries raised the issue of Israel’s repeated violations of UN resolutions seeking ceasefire in Gaza and its complete disregard and hostility towards international law
African Union 2025 elections are a contest of prestige and clout, not continental vision
The elections for African Union Commission Chairperson are set for February 2025, yet it seems that candidates’ are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than a chance to build continental unity and challenge western dominance.
Iran reiterates its resolve to punish Israel for violating its sovereignty
Last week Israel assassinated Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran when he was visiting to attend the swearing-in of the newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian
ICJ begins hearing on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestine
At the beginning of the week-long hearing Palestinians accused Israel of practicing apartheid and racial discrimination and demanded the end of the over five decade old occupation
US embarks on proxy war against Iran
The US naval build-up in the region may transform as large-scale offensive operations and aims to rework the geopolitical alignments
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
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- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
