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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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Manpower Shortage May Cause "Complete Paralysis" in Israeli Army
Report

Manpower Shortage May Cause "Complete Paralysis" in Israeli Army

Tuesday 30 December 2025
newspaper, said that thousands of officers and NCOs have recently left active duty, either by refusing service or declining to renew their contracts. According to Israeli media reports citing army figures, over the past two years of Israeli genocidal war in Gaza, the army lost 923 soldiers and 6,39 ...
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Media Crackdown and Censorship, Netanyahu’s Remedy for Security Crisis
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Media Crackdown and Censorship, Netanyahu’s Remedy for Security Crisis

Thursday 1 January 2026 ،
newspaper critical of Netanyahu and leaning to opposition. This decision also extend to all ministries, government institutions, and companies that use government budget. The cabinet said in a statement that it “will not accept a situation in which the publisher of an official newspaper calls ...
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans
Analysis

In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
newspaper adds, come as the health system of the enclave is far from being able to provide vital services to the residents as it is devastated by Israeli bombings. The Washington Post, citing a panel of international experts, reported that nearly three-quarters of Gaza’s population is sufferi ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
newspaper has reported that Hibatullah Akhundzadeh, the reclusive leader of the Taliban, has once again expressed concern over inter-factional discord within the group. In an order published on Saturday, January 3, he emphasized that the group’s members are facing a “major test.” ...
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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe
Report

Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe

Sunday 11 January 2026 ،
newspaper writes that “NATO foundation rests on the principle of collective defense, which is highlighted in its treaty. According to this principle, an attack on one member is an attack on all and it is implicitly assumed that the military power of the US will deter any aggressor. Until recen ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
Report

What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
newspaper Makor Rishon, emphasized Israel’s insistence on recovering the remains of the last Israeli prisoner before Rafah reopens. Asked about displacement of Gazans, Huckabee said he does not think this plan is put aside. Denying that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is disastrous, he sai ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
Paper

Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
newspaper comes as other Israeli sources talk about growing Israeli disagreement with the US over the Board of Peace and Turkish and Qatari presence in the administration of Gaza. Reports suggest that the Israeli security cabinet has decided to block reopening of the crossing in show of disagreement ...
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
Report

Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran

Friday 6 February 2026 ،
newspaper at such a critical juncture of the regional developments is not just a simple survey of thoughts, but can be seen as a silent referendum of the Arab nations about the security, political, and geopolitical dynamics of the West Asia region. Conducted by Doha-based Arab Center and Research a ...
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game
Analysis

Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
newspaper noted that although Israel targeted Iranian launch sites and storage facilities during the 12-day war in June, Iran emerged from the intense conflict with a large portion of its arsenal intact. More critically, Iran learned how to better penetrate Israeli and American missile defenses as t ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
Analysis

Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
newspaper Ma’ariv has also dismissed the military option against Iran, reporting that Iran’s threats to launch large-scale missile attacks across the Middle East in response to a US strike were the primary factor pushing Washington to choose negotiations over military action. Iran is now ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.