Hamas military wing praises Houthi determination to support Gaza during genocide

SummaryTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan disclosed that he survived an assassination attempt during his time as head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) four or five years ago, stating he was poisoned with arsenic and mercury. In an interview, he noted that the attempt was part of a broader political struggle and hinted it occurred abroad, without specifying the perpetrators. Fidan, who served as MIT chief from 2010 until June 2023, characterized the incident...

Summary Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized the EU for its inaction regarding Israel's military campaign in Gaza, stating that “half of the bombs falling on Gaza are supplied by us,” and describing the situation as “genocide” and the largest ethnic cleansing since World War II. He urged Europe to enhance financial and military integration to prevent a collapse of European civilization, while also emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach in...

Israel will not participate in food distribution under a US-led plan for Gaza but will provide necessary military security, according to Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Despite Israel's blockade of aid aimed at Hamas, Huckabee acknowledged a humanitarian crisis, urging the involvement of the UN and NGOs in the new initiative, which has drawn international criticism for sidelining existing organizations. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza are facing dire food shortages, with many struggling to find basic essentials as...

Israel's commitment to defending the Syrian Druze serves a strategic goal of weakening Syria, as indicated by Israeli leaders. Following clashes in Syria, Israel justified military strikes, claiming to protect the Druze community, with Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizing a refusal to allow threats against them. Analysts suggest Israel uses Druze concerns as a pretext for its military presence in Syria, while the Israeli Druze population remains loyal to Israel, contrasting with their Syrian counterparts who...

Thousands attended a peace event in Jerusalem amid the ongoing Gaza war, with organizers emphasizing the need for an alternative future to the current extremist-driven reality. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and ex-Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa presented their two-state solution proposal, which includes a territory swap and shared sovereignty over Jerusalem's Old City. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens under an Israeli blockade, with significant civilian casualties on both sides following Hamas's...

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated that persuading Iran to voluntarily abandon its enrichment program is the most effective way to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons. He supports President Trump's approach of resolving the Iranian conflict through dialogue, emphasizing that this method would lead to a significant change in Iran's nuclear strategy. Iran has agreed to a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Oman, following a postponement due to...