UN envoy slams Israel’s land grab policies in West Bank, siege on Gaza

TEHRAN - The United Nations Middle East envoy has censured Israel’s unlawful demolitions and settlement expansion in the occupied Palestinian territories as well as the crippling siege the regime has imposed on Gaza, complaining of a lack of progress in efforts to achieve a so-called two‑state solution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israel kills Palestinian in Gaza protests

Gaza’s health ministry says Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian in the besieged Gaza Strip, taking part in protests against Israel’s 14-year blockade of the territory.

Tensions escalate in Gaza 

Israeli warplanes have launched fresh overnight airstrikes across the besieged Gaza Strip for the second day in a row. The regime claims it bombed the enclave in response to incendiary balloons allegedly launched from the strip that made their way to Israeli settlements.

Egypt to close vital border crossing with Gaza

A spokesman for the Hamas movement says Egypt is planning to close the Rafah border crossing with the besieged Gaza Strip indefinitely starting early this week.

Israel bombs Gaza, troops injure dozens with live fire

Residents in least four areas heard huge explosions overnight that rocked the coastal enclave. The regime confirmed that its warplanes had conducted air raids on four sites. 

Senior official highlights Gen. Soleimani’s role in defeating Israel in 33-day war

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official in Iran’s elite Quds Force has shed light on the role of the former commander of the elite force in strengthening resistance against Israel.

Security Council’s inexcusable inaction has emboldened Israel, Iranian diplomat says 

TEHRAN - The UN Security Council’s seven decades of “utter and inexcusable inaction” has emboldened the Zionist regime of Israel, an Iranian diplomat to the UN said on Wednesday, noting the history of mankind is a proof to the fact that “when unlawful acts go unpunished, they are repeated.”

Leader responds to message from Palestinians, says days of Zionist domination are over

TEHRAN — Following a message by a large number of Palestinians living in Syrian camps on the victory of the Palestinian people and resistance groups against Israel in the 12-day war, the Supreme Leader thanked the Palestinians.

U.S. to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome after Gaza war

The U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, has confirmed that the Pentagon will restock Israel’s so-called Iron Dome system. The announcement comes two weeks after Israel made the costly replenishment request reportedly to the tune of one billion dollars.

Israel launches fresh airstrikes on the Gaza strip

TEHRAN-- Israeli warplanes have pounded the besieged Gaza Strip, the first such attacks since an 11-day war on the enclave ended last month with a fragile ceasefire. The Israeli regime says it targeted sites in Gaza City and the southern city of Khan Younis. The Israeli military claims the airstrikes were in response to incendiary balloons that had been launched from the territory and landed on Israeli settlements south of the Gaza Strip.

Iran slams outgoing Netanyahu’s crimes

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the outgoing Israeli prime minister’s crimes against the Palestinian people. 

Hamas ascribes victory against Israel to Iran’s support

TEHRAN - Hamas has said the Palestinians were “victorious” in the latest confrontation with Israel thanks to the support provided by Iran.

By Professor Mahmood Monshipouri

Israel losing the war of moral awakening

The recent war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza has raised many questions. Foremost among them is the question of why after 73 years of occupation, Israel cannot live with its Palestinians citizens and residents inside Israel proper and in the occupied territories.  Israel, which is technologically, economically, and militarily stronger than its neighbors, today faces an unprecedented inter-communal strife that threatens their nation’s social fabric and political cohesion. 

Larijani says Gazans insert a ‘pin into Israeli balloon’

TEHRAN — In an interview with Al-Mayadeen news agency aired on Saturday, Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that the Palestinian resistance emerged victorious in the 12-day battle with Israel.

IRGC chief: Palestinian resistance leads to heroic epic

TEHRAN — In separate phone calls with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Islamic Jihad Movement leader Ziyad Nakhalah, Islamic Revolution Guards Corp Commander Major General Salami have congratulated the Palestinians’ victory over the occupying Israeli regime and reaffirmed Iran’s support for the Palestinian nation.

Iranian Foreign Ministry, top officials hail Palestinians over victory against Israel

TEHRAN — In separate statements the Iranian Foreign Ministry as well as top officials including the Judiciary chief, parliament speaker, senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Armed Force Chief of Staff have congratulated the Palestinian nation on the significant victory over the Israeli regime.

Rouhani lauds Palestine ‘major victory’ 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the Palestinian response to Israel, calling it a “major victory.”

“Hit and run era” is over, IRGC says of Israel’s war on Palestinians

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp released a statement on Friday afternoon congratulating the Palestinians on their bravery and courage in the fight against the usurper Israeli regime.

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U.S. blind support for Israel fails to rescue Netanyahu

TEHRAN — Joe Biden sells Israel $735 million worth of precision guided missiles, yet he puts on the face a broker who mediated a ceasefire. Will there be another forged Nobel Peace Prize on the way?

Iranian diplomat lauds Palestine ‘tremendous victory’

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has praised the Palestinian resistance against the Israeli regime, saying the resistance has achieved a “tremendous victory” in the face of Israel.

Iranians donate medical supplies worth $100,000 to Gaza

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will send medical supplies and equipment worth $100,000 supplied through public donations to Palestinian people in Gaza.

Zarif slams American arms sales to Israel amid Gaza war

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized the U.S. for selling state-of-the-art arms to Israel while it continues to bombard civilians in the Gaza Strip.