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The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement says Israel has lost its deterrence against Iran as evidenced by the Islamic Republic’s unprecedented drone and missile strike in the occupied territories. “Israel’s deterrence in the face of Iran has ended,” the Islamic Jihad’s deputy chief Mohammad al-Hindi said in an interview with Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen. Iran’s Armed Forces launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards the occupied territories on Saturday night in response to a deadly Israeli attack on its diplomatic premises in Syria early this month. On Tuesday, the Israeli regime’s war cabinet convened for the fifth time since Sunday to weigh its options…

The UN Security Council is set to vote tomorroe on a draft resolution prepared by Algeria recommending Palestine’s admission as a member of the UN. “Draft resolution on the State of Palestine membership to the United Nations put in blue by @AlgeriaUN on behalf of the Arab Group,” Palestine’s mission to the UN said Tuesday. The Arab Group issued on Wednesday a statement in which it expressed its total support for Palestine’s UN full membership application, calling on the UN Security Council’s members to accept the draft. The Group said in a statement that it ‘continues its efforts to work constructively with…

President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran’s retaliatory operation against Israel inflicted not only a military defeat but also a strategic setback on the occupying Tel Aviv regime, and dissuaded certain regional Arab countries seeking to normalize diplomatic ties with the Zionist entity. “The Zionist regime’s defeat was an intelligence, security and military one; but it was a strategic setback above all. Some countries sought to normalize relations with the Zionist regime, but they are now humiliated in the eyes of their own nations. This was was a strategic failure for that regime,” he pointed out. Raeisi made the remarks on Wednesday as he…

former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague underlines that there is an urgent need to consider the broader implications and long-term consequences of any action taken. In an opinion piece published in The Times on Tuesday, former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague warned against further escalation of tensions between “Israel” and Iran, cautioning that a hasty response by “Israel” could lead to severe consequences. As hardliners within Netanyahu’s extremist cabinet push for an immediate response, Hague warns that their demands are blurring the extent of the potential damage that may ensue from initiating a “crushing” attack, as articulated by Israeli Police Minister Itamar…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says an independent Palestinian state should be recognised as soon as possible. “Spain will strive for Palestine to become a full member of the UN,” Spanish PM Sanchez said during a visit to Slovenia as part of a tour to boost EU support for recognising a Palestinian state. Last month, Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia signed a joint statement saying they stand ready to recognise a Palestinian state when the move could “make a positive contribution and the circumstances are right.” “For Slovenia, the key question is when to recognize Palestine,” Slovenian Prime Minister Robert…

Slovakia will be against Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the country’s Prime Minister Robert Fico said at a press conference. “Ukraine may say: ‘We want to join NATO.’ This will be their own decision. We are saying that we will not ratify [the documents on Ukraine’s accession to NATO] in parliament because Slovakia needs a neutral Ukraine. Slovakia’s interests will be threatened if Ukraine becomes a NATO member,” Fico said. Meanwhile, Slovakia supports Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. The Slovak prime minister expressed hope that Brussels and Kiev begin talks on launching this process as soon…

Armenia has no claims to Azerbaijani territories and is committed to creating conditions for a stable and long-term peace, Armenian representative Yeghishe Kirakosyan said at a debate at the UN International Court of Justice. The hearing is devoted to preliminary objections filed by Azerbaijan in a case initiated by Armenia over the alleged violation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. “Azerbaijan increasingly characterizes human rights disputes with Armenia as attempts to challenge Azerbaijani sovereignty or territorial integrity and claims that this case is an obstacle to peace between the two countries,” Kirakosyan stressed.…

President Abbas chaired today a meeting of the leaders of the Palestinian security services. During the meeting in Ramallah, President Abbas reviewed the internal situation and the necessity of working to provide security and maintain the rule of law. He also highlighted the necessity to strengthen the steadfastness of the Palestinian people everywhere, in light of the great dangers facing the Palestinian cause. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed Mustafa, Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hussein Al-Sheikh, and Deputy Chairman of the Fatah movement, Mahmoud al-Aloul. Source: WAFA

Jordan’s armed forces completed another six airdrops of food aid to the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday. The humanitarian operation was carried out by the Royal Jordanian Air Force, using aircraft provided by Egypt, the US and Germany, the Jordan News Agency reported. Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October, Jordan has completed 84 humanitarian airdrops of its own and 190 in collaboration with other countries. During an interview with CNN in March, Queen Rania explained why authorities in the country had decided to take action to help people in an area the UN reports to be suffering…

Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan received a phone call from his British counterpart David Cameron regarding the latest regional developments and their impact on global peace and security, Emirates News Agency reported. The two officials reviewed international efforts aimed at bolstering the response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the need to expedite the delivery of safe and sustainable aid to the civilian population there. The call followed Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel on Saturday. The strike by more than 300 missiles and drones caused only modest damage in Israel as most…