State of Palestine

Iran Leads Chorus of Condemnation of Hamas Leader Haniyeh’s Killing

Iran’s leaders reacted with fury following a presumed Israeli missile strike on Tehran that eliminated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the early hours of July 31. Ayatollah Ali...

Israel prepares for possible Iranian and Iranian-proxy retaliation after killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders

On the evening of July 30, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in Beirut that killed senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. In the early hours of July 31, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh...

Turkey Threatens to Invade Israel

Speaking to members of his governing party on July 28, 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey threatened to invade Israel. Erdogan’s inflammatory rhetoric suggests Ankara may pursue a more escalatory...

Israeli Delegation Faces Threats and Abuse at Paris Olympics

French authorities opened an investigation into spectators who carried a banner declaring “Genocide Olympics,” chanted “Heil Hitler,” performed Nazi salutes, and otherwise...

Turkey’s President Threatens Military Action Against Israel

Latest Developments Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened military action against Israel on July 28, a day after 12 children in the Golan Heights town of Majdal Shams were killed by a rocket...

Iran Orchestrating Online Campaign of Threats Against Israeli Olympic Athletes

Latest Developments The Israel National Cyber Directorate announced on July 25 that Iran was behind an online intimidation campaign targeting Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics. Hackers...

Iran reestablishes its presence in the Caucuses with Armenian arms deal

Iran and Armenia recently signed a $500 million arms deal, Iran International reported on July 24. The deal includes various military equipment Tehran will supply to Yerevan, including Shahed...

The logical choice’: 17 years after he fled, could Dahlan lead a post-Hamas Gaza?

“He has bridges with everyone but not necessarily liked by everyone. But I can’t think of anyone else who has his credentials.”

U.S., Israel, and UAE in Talks on Postwar Gaza Governance

Latest Developments Representatives from the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in Abu Dhabi last week to discuss plans for postwar Gaza, Axios reported on July 23. Emirati...

Israel-Hamas War Reaches a Tipping Point

Iran on diplomatic offensive against Israel in NY, MidEast

Iran sought after October 7 to begin a multi-front war in the region against Israel.

CIA Director Reports Hamas Military Commanders Pressing Yahya Sinwar to End War

Hamas military chief Yahya Sinwar is reportedly facing growing pressure from his commanders to agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel, according to comments attributed to CIA director...

Iranian President-Elect Pezeshkian Lauds Hamas, Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh expressed his gratitude for Iran’s backing of the Palestinian terrorist group in a telephone call with the Islamic Republic’s president-elect, Masoud...

Erdogan: Turkey Opposes NATO Cooperation With Israel

Turkey vowed on July 12 to oppose NATO’s cooperation with Israel. During a press conference at the 75th NATO Summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, “Until comprehensive,...

What would a two-state solution solve?

Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran are fighting for an Islamic empire

Victorious Left-Wing Coalition in France Pushes for ‘Immediate Recognition’ of Palestinian State

The leader of France’s main far-left party pledged on July 7 to grant “immediate recognition of the State of Palestine” following a powerful showing by a coalition of left-wing...

Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhoods to target terrorist infrastructure

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a new operation in portions of Gaza City on July 8. A raid by troops from the IDF’s 99th Division targeted several neighborhoods that fan out from Gaza’s...

Mass Boycott by Voters Persists as Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Presidential Election

At least 50 percent of Iranian voters boycotted the second round of the Islamic Republic’s presidential election on July 5, which resulted in a victory for Masoud Pezeshkian, touted...

The US presidential debate shows Middle East is not in focus

Trump’s main focus is in discussing Iran, and beyond that his main manifesto is that exhibiting a kind of America first strength will deter adversaries.

Will Turkey Work With Hezbollah?

Turkey’s goal in the ongoing Lebanon crisis remains the humiliation of Israel.