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Yesterday 19:28
By Wesam Bahrani
Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine
TEHRAN – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has stated that the Israeli occupation regime has destroyed the Christian presence in Palestine.
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Yesterday 19:26
By Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour
A ceasefire and ten achievements
TEHRAN -The temporary end of an all-out war through a ceasefire provides an opportunity to assess its deeper consequences—particularly in the realms of culture and discourse formation. The recent war in Gaza, despite its horrific human devastation and the martyrdom of tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians, produced significant outcomes in terms of global narrative-building and strengthening the discourse of resistance against occupation and the policies of the Zionist regime.
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2025-10-13 22:11
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon between Gaza truce and fiery messages
An upcoming confrontation or a moment of repositioning!
BEIRUT—West Asia is entering a pivotal stage following the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip brokered by US President Donald Trump. However, what appears to be the end of a bloody phase in the Strip opens the door to a highly sensitive phase for Lebanon.
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2025-10-13 21:59
By Wesam Bahrani
Concessions, not military force, help free Israeli captives
TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance movement said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his occupation army failed for two years to free its captives through military means and ultimately had to accept the resistance’s terms, acknowledging that the only path to their captives’ return was through a prisoner exchange and an end to the war of extermination.
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2025-10-12 21:59
By Wesam Bahrani
Genocide — and Nothing Else
200,000 tons of explosives dropped on Gaza
TEHRAN- Over two years since the start of the brutal Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip, a comprehensive report from the Government Media Office in Gaza has laid bare the devastating human, social, and infrastructural toll inflicted upon the enclave’s population.
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2025-10-12 19:54
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Israel’s military failures forced partial withdrawal from Gaza, Aleef Sabbagh says
Senior Palestinian analyst highlights Netanyahu’s inability to defeat Hamas or relocate Gaza’s population
TEHRAN- Following two years of devastating war and unprecedented human suffering in Gaza, Hamas and Israel accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9 under Donald Trump’s controversial 20-point plan. While the agreement temporarily halts Israel’s military operations and paves the way for prisoner exchange and phased withdrawals, analysts warn that it leaves unresolved the root causes of the conflict and may only postpone another round of violence.
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2025-10-11 22:04
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon foils high-risk Israeli terror operation in major security success
BEIRUT — Amid the escalating challenges facing Lebanon, the General Directorate of General Security’s announcement of the dismantling of a foreign-run spy network working for the Israeli enemy marked a significant step.
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2025-10-10 21:07
By Sahar Dadjoo
Gaza breathes
Displaced Gazans start returning to the north amid uncertain peace
TEHRAN - After two harrowing years of conflict that devastated Gaza and shook the Middle East, a tentative ceasefire has been announced, outlining a phased military withdrawal from the coastal enclave and promising the release of captives and Palestinian prisoners.
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2025-09-30 20:26
By Sahar Dadjoo
Spain’s arms embargo on Israel will influence EU states, says analyst
TEHRAN- Spain has recently intensified its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by not only imposing an arms embargo on Israel and banning the shipment of military fuel through its ports and airspace but also authorizing an official investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
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2025-09-27 18:50
By Sahar Dadjoo
South African journalist: Israel’s war on media is a ‘deliberate massacre’
Deshnee Subramany tells Tehran Times about solidarity with Gaza journalists and the lessons from South Africa’s apartheid past
TEHRAN- For South African journalist Deshnee Subramany, the struggle for Palestinian press freedom is deeply personal. Sitting at her desk earlier this year, she was overwhelmed by a steady stream of devastating news: journalist after journalist killed in Gaza.
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2025-09-24 20:44
By Sahar Dadjoo
EXCLUSIVE: Global recognitions of Palestine send message to Washington, says ex-Palestinian official
Khalid Abd al-Majid says wave of Palestinian recognition is fruit of people’s sacrifices
TEHRAN- As international momentum builds up behind the recognition of the Palestinian State, several Western countries—France, Canada, Britain - have officially recognized the Palestine State.
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2025-09-19 19:22
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: EU bans on Israel remain symbolic, says Swedish university scholar
Ashok Swain says public outrage from European capitals forced Brussels to act
TEHRAN - As tensions in Gaza and the West Bank escalate, the European Union has taken an unprecedented step by proposing the suspension of trade concessions with Israel, signaling growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis. The move comes amid widespread protests across European capitals, raising questions about the effectiveness of symbolic sanctions versus tangible political pressure.
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2025-09-16 17:58
By Sahar Dadjoo
Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says
TEHRAN – Israeli airstrikes on offices of two Yemeni newspapers, 26 September and Yemen, have claimed the lives of 32 journalists and media staff. The attacks, which Israel has acknowledged, are seen as deliberate attempts to silence the media and intimidate the Yemeni people, drawing widespread condemnation from analysts and human rights observers.
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2025-09-15 18:20
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational maritime convoy tasked with breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has embarked on its mission from Tunisia amid heightened tensions and recent attacks on its vessels. The flotilla departed from three Tunisian ports — Bizerte, Gammarth, and Sidi Bou Said — between September 14 and 15, 2025, carrying activists and humanitarian aid from over 40 countries.
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2025-09-15 18:20
Israeli aggression claims lives of dozens of Yemeni journalists amid media office attacks
The Israeli airstrikes on September 10, 2025, devastated media headquarters and civilian areas in Yemen’s capital Sanaa and al-Jawf province, killing 31 journalists and injuring dozens more, according to Yemen’s health ministry and media unions.
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2025-09-13 20:10
By staff writer
From trade bans to cultural boycotts: The Netherlands’ comprehensive stand for Gaza justice
TEHRAN – Standing by as catastrophe advances in Gaza—fueled by Israel’s unrelenting military aggression—gross human rights violations, and a deepening humanitarian crisis should compel the world, especially European countries, to take stronger and united action. This means pressing Israel to halt the violence and extending unequivocal support to the people in dire need in Gaza.
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2025-09-13 20:10
If Palestine can’t win, many principles are at stake,” says Italian activist on Sumud flotilla
Claudio, a volunteer from Sicily, says solidarity with Gaza is a continuation of historic liberation struggles
TEHRAN- The Sumud flotilla has brought together volunteers and sailing boats from across the Mediterranean, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade and deliver solidarity to Gaza. From Italy, dozens of boats are preparing to set sail. Among them is Claudio, an Italian activist from Sicily affiliated with the International Solidarity Movement, who shared his perspective with the Tehran Times in Tunis.
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2025-09-13 20:09
“Children of Gaza, don’t lose hope, we are by your side”: Dutch activist on Sumud mission says
Dominique, the sole Dutch participant in the Sumud flotilla, says ordinary citizens must act where governments fail
TEHRAN - As the Sumud humanitarian flotilla voyages waters of Tunisia with the aim of breaking the siege on Gaza, international activists are stepping forward to challenge the blockade through non-violent action. Among them is Dominique, the only delegate from the Netherlands, who spoke to the Tehran Times about their motivation, readiness to face risks, and heartfelt message to Palestinian children.
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2025-09-11 18:41
Exclusive: Trump okayed Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Aleef Sabbagh says
Host countries must know Israel ignores state sovereignty when backed by US, political expert says
TEHRAN- As the repercussions of Israel’s latest strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha reverberate across the region, questions are mounting over the future of ceasefire negotiations and Qatar’s role as a trusted mediator.
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2025-09-08 19:54
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: UN risks irrelevance if Gaza genocide ignored, warns Alfred de Zayas
Former UN expert urges UNGA to adopt “Uniting for Peace” resolution against Israel
As the United Nations General Assembly convenes its 80th session in New York on September 9, 2025, the credibility of the world body is once again under scrutiny. With the ongoing war on Gaza dominating international headlines, questions abound over whether the UN can rise to the occasion or remain paralyzed by geopolitical divisions.
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2025-09-05 18:56
By Wesam Bahrani
Gaza genocide passes 700 days
TEHRAN – As the Gaza genocide surpasses 700 days, Hamas has accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately sabotaging mediation efforts.
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2025-08-25 20:31
By staff writer
Yemen’s solidarity with Gaza is unwavering despite sacrifices
TEHRAN - On August 24, 2025, Israel carried out a series of extensive airstrikes over Yemen's capital, Sanaa, targeting multiple military and civilian sites, including the presidential palace, power plants, fuel storage, and buildings of oil companies.
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2025-08-24 18:39
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Gaza killings mirror Israel’s decades of crimes against press, rights activist says
Sherif Mansour says the bullet that silenced Shireen Abu Akleh now echoes across Gaza
TEHRAN – The systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces represents a calculated assault not just on individuals, but on the very essence of truth-telling in conflict zones.
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2025-08-20 20:42
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: American filmmaker exposes Israel’s war on Palestinian journalists
Robert Greenwald says wearing press vests in Gaza does not protest journalists but make them targets
TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, American filmmaker Robert Greenwald sheds light on the untold stories of Palestinian journalists who have been systematically silenced during Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.
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2025-08-15 20:54
By staff writer
When water thieves turn to water diplomacy
TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest video appeal to Iranians—promising Israeli desalination and recycling knowledge once "Iran is free"—repurposes a technique he first used in 2018: using a real environmental crisis to advance regime change.
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2025-08-11 20:12
By Sahar Dadjoo
The life and death of Anas Al Sharif: Gaza’s relentless voice
TEHRAN- Amidst Gaza's devastated streets, where buildings lay in ruins and daily life was stripped to its barest form, Anas Sharif more than a reporter — was a chronicler of a crisis.
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2025-08-04 13:57
By Bahram Moradi
US standing against global will for Palestinian state
TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has shown contempt for the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada for planning to recognize the Palestinian state, calling them “clumsy”.
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2025-07-30 20:49
By staff writer
EU lawmakers call for sanctions as Gaza starvation deepens: Will Europe follow through?
TEHRAN- The continuing humanitarian disaster in Gaza has sparked a considerable political response from European Union (EU) legislators; however, the overall EU and Western response is still disjointed, late, and terribly weak.
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2025-07-29 20:27
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Activist says Sumud Flotilla unites 40 nations in renewed push against Gaza blockade
Greta Berlin says the upcoming mass maritime effort represents the world’s growing refusal to stay silent on the Gaza blockade
TEHRAN – As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens and the international community continues to grapple with the fallout of Israel’s months-long siege, seasoned activist Greta Berlin remains resolute: the ships will keep sailing.
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2025-07-28 20:22
By staff writer
The ICJ Gaza case and a race against time
TEHRAN- On July 27, The Guardian reported that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has postponed its final ruling on the Gaza genocide case until at least 2027. The delay follows a six-month extension granted to Israel to prepare its defense, with the court accepting Israel’s claim that “evidential issues” related to South Africa’s genocide case necessitated more time.