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- Hamas Rejects Disarmament Claims, Blasts Media For pro-Israel Bias
- Two Civilians Killed in Southern Lebanon by Israeli Drone Strike
- Iran’s IRGC Commander Warns of Firm Reaction to Any Threat in The Persian Gulf
- Seven Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Forces Despite Trump’s Order to Stop Attacks
- Iran Urges Countries Not to Comply with Reinstated E3 Sanctions
- Hamas’s Response Put Netanyahu in a Tight Spot
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- Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
- Gaza Death Toll Hits 67,139 After 12 Killed Since Dawn
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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza City Claims Life of Palestinian Lawmaker
Tuesday 15 July 2025
justification for American interventionism and denounced its complicity in Israeli aggression, which he described as brutal and unlawful.
His killing comes amid intensified Israeli bombardments across Gaza, which have increasingly targeted political and civil figures from various Palestinian factio ...
Analysis
As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
Sunday 20 July 2025
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justifications and explanations to reject these labels, it is unlikely that it will be able to convince the extremist faction of its allies. Especially with the heavy bombing of sensitive areas in Syria by the Israeli regime, it leaves no room for justifying the new Syrian rulers to public opinion.
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
Saturday 26 July 2025
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justifications and is often motivated by the desire to wrest concessions in exchange for the passage of laws that affect their interests.” He noted that “given the almost complete consensus in Shiite society on its importance, Shiite blocs are able to pass this law independently.”
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Analysis
How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?
Thursday 21 August 2025
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justification from the West.
Western leaders are willing to shed tears for the life of a Ukrainian child, but in the face of images of Palestinian children under the rubble, they either remain silent or appear to defend Tel Aviv.
While the children of Ukraine have been transformed into the symbol ...
Analysis
Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?
Monday 1 September 2025
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justification for continuing the war.
The successful ambush had the following details:
Location of the attack: The Zeitoun neighborhood in eastern Gaza.
The force involved: Al-Qassam Brigades, using a calculated and organized tactic.
Israeli casualties: At least two Israeli soldiers killed, 11 w ...
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
Wednesday 10 September 2025
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justification of de-Ba'athification illogical, especially given that some of the excluded figures played key roles in Iraq's fight against ISIS. He asserted, many of those excluded have been targeted for political reasons. This is a purge conducted by the electoral commission.
Reports indic ...
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US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges
Wednesday 10 September 2025
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justification it consistently presents as both practical and reasonable. Meanwhile, some of Hezbollah's domestic political opponents are attempting to leverage the issue of disarmament to instigate internal strife, even risking civil war.
Hezbollah has declared that this internal turmoil is mer ...
Analysis
Joined by Damascus, Washington and Tel Aviv Building Pressure on Hezbollah for Disarming
Saturday 13 September 2025
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justification to maintain its arms for deterrence against Israel.
Ahmad Abdel Salam Horami, a professor of politics at Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad, believes that Hezbollah disarming is not a mere security, military, or political issue in Lebanon, rather, it is a complicated political ...
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
Sunday 28 September 2025
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justification under international law. This stands in contrast to European countries' readiness to recognize Israel's right to self-defense even when it is not applicable, while denying the same right to Iran when it legitimately is.
The London-based European Leadership Network (ELN) also s ...
Analysis
As Pro-Israeli Board Acquires TikTok, Palestinian Voice Censorship Concerns Rise
Monday 6 October 2025
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justification for seizing control of TikTok is national security and data privacy concerns. In practice, however, the move appears aimed at placing one of the world's most influential youth platforms under the control of Trump allies, directly shaping the political narrative—especially reg ...
