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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes

Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes

Wednesday 24 April 2024
The (P) GCC and EU held a meeting to discuss Gaza war, but they do not make much difference as long as there are not serious checks to Israel. Alwaght- Amid Netanyahu’s push for continuation of Gaza war and plans to invade Rafah, international diplomatic movements to find a solution to the cri ...
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Israeli Weakness and Wrong Arab Diplomacy for Gaza War

Israeli Weakness and Wrong Arab Diplomacy for Gaza War

Saturday 27 April 2024 ،
Hardline officials in Tel Aviv claim that Sinwar has lost the ability to manage the war and lead the Palestinian fighters, but the evidence shows that he continues with his normal plans without any fear of the enemy. A Hamas source told Al-Arabi al-Jadeed newspaper on Tuesday that Yahya Sinwar rece ...
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Shadow of Invasion on Rafah: What Does Netanyahu Have in Head?

Shadow of Invasion on Rafah: What Does Netanyahu Have in Head?

Monday 29 April 2024 ،
Netanyahu says Rafah invasion plan is ready to go, but he has subtle calculations and wants victory and release of prisoners without concessions to Hamas. Alwaght- As the Israeli officials ramp up their threats of invasion of Rafah, the shadow of war imposes itself on the southern Gaza city. Any gr ...
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Netanyahu Under ICC Blade for Gaza War Crimes

Netanyahu Under ICC Blade for Gaza War Crimes

Thursday 2 May 2024 ،
ICC could issue arrest warrants to Netanyahu and other Israeli officials for war crimes in Gaza, despite push against the action by the US. Alwaght- Political and rights reports and assessments suggest that the Israeli regime has received messages about possibility of International Criminal Court (I ...
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OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

Monday 6 May 2024 ،
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is demanded to take stances that significantly impact the course of Gaza war as the latter is in a moment of truth. Alwaght- The war on Gaza has entered its eighth month and the Israelis keep their ground and air invasion on this besieged coastal enclave. Mean ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...
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What Cards Does Cairo Hold to Deter Israeli Violation of Bilateral Agreements?

What Cards Does Cairo Hold to Deter Israeli Violation of Bilateral Agreements?

Saturday 18 May 2024 ،
The Egyptian government may decide to suspend or revoke Camp David Agreement of 1978 that makes the basis for its relations with Israeli occupation. Alwaght- Since the beginning of war between Israeli regime and Hamas, Egypt as its officials claim has tried to contain the conflict in Gaza and preven ...
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20-Day Ultimatum: Gantz’s Stab in the Back of Netanyahu

20-Day Ultimatum: Gantz’s Stab in the Back of Netanyahu

Monday 20 May 2024 ،
Hardliners attack Gantz  The hardline ministers of the cabinet who never tolerate opposing voices regarding Gaza war immediately after Gantz's ultimatum attacked him unprecedentedly.  National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in reaction to Gantz said he is a smalltime leader and a ...
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Gaza Talks in Paris: What Do the Actors Seek?

Gaza Talks in Paris: What Do the Actors Seek?

Saturday 25 May 2024 ،
Beside seeking a solution to war, France and Arab countries seem to follow a suspicious agenda mainly aligned with US plans. Alwaght- While the Israeli officials promise continuing the war on Gaza until obliteration of Hamas resistance movement and shrug off the international laws and pressures for ...
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Hamas’s Jabalia Operation Impacts Could Represent a Kill Shot to Netanyahu’s Hopes

Hamas’s Jabalia Operation Impacts Could Represent a Kill Shot to Netanyahu’s Hopes

Sunday 26 May 2024 ،
Netanyahu seems to be in a deeper trouble amid new Hamas successes and can yield to the movement’s terms in negotiations. Alwaght- Amid the intensification of the Israeli attacks in various Gaza parts including Jabalia Camp, Khan Younis, and Rafah over the past 24 hours that led to killing and injur ...

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