By Sahar Dadjoo

Turkish youth movement challenges ties with Israel

Activists from “A Thousand Youth for Palestine” say grassroots pressure can shatter entrenched networks of state and corporate complicity

TEHRN - Members of “A Thousand Youth for Palestine”, a non-hierarchical, anti-imperialist, and anti-capitalist youth movement based in Turkey share their journey, principles, and goals. 

By Sahar Dadjoo

Israel pounds Gaza, Lebanon to rewrite truce terms: Palestinian analyst

Hassan Lafi says Tel Aviv’s violations seek to shift the balance in its favor

TEHRAN- In the wake of Israel’s renewed attacks following the Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian writer and analyst Hassan Lafi examines the underlying political and strategic motivations driving Tel Aviv’s escalation. 

By Sahar Dadjoo

Despite hunger and trauma, reporters keep Gaza’s story alive: CPJ regional director

Sara Qudah says resilience of journalists in Gaza is nothing short of extraordinary

TEHRAN – Despite the recent Gaza ceasefire, the situation for Palestinian journalists remains tragic. Newsrooms lie in ruins, dozens of reporters are displaced or detained, and access for international media continues to be completely blocked by Israel.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Gaza ceasefire a pause, not the end of the war, says Egyptian sociologist

Prof. Mohamed Sayed Ahmed says the conflict with Israel remains “a battle of existence, not borders”

TEHRAN- In his exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Egyptian political analyst and professor of political sociology Mohamed Sayed Ahmed offers a sharp evaluation of the Gaza ceasefire after nearly two years of devastating war.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Israel’s military failures forced partial withdrawal from Gaza, Aleef Sabbagh says

Senior Palestinian analyst highlights Netanyahu’s inability to defeat Hamas or relocate Gaza’s population

TEHRAN- Following two years of devastating war and unprecedented human suffering in Gaza, Hamas and Israel accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9 under Donald Trump’s controversial 20-point plan. While the agreement temporarily halts Israel’s military operations and paves the way for prisoner exchange and phased withdrawals, analysts warn that it leaves unresolved the root causes of the conflict and may only postpone another round of violence.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Spain’s arms embargo on Israel will influence EU states, says analyst 

TEHRAN- Spain has recently intensified its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by not only imposing an arms embargo on Israel and banning the shipment of military fuel through its ports and airspace but also authorizing an official investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza.

By Sahar Dadjoo

South African journalist: Israel’s war on media is a ‘deliberate massacre’

Deshnee Subramany tells Tehran Times about solidarity with Gaza journalists and the lessons from South Africa’s apartheid past

TEHRAN- For South African journalist Deshnee Subramany, the struggle for Palestinian press freedom is deeply personal. Sitting at her desk earlier this year, she was overwhelmed by a steady stream of devastating news: journalist after journalist killed in Gaza.

By Sahar Dadjoo

EXCLUSIVE: Global recognitions of Palestine send message to Washington, says ex-Palestinian official

Khalid Abd al-Majid says wave of Palestinian recognition is fruit of people’s sacrifices

TEHRAN- As international momentum builds up behind the recognition of the Palestinian State, several Western countries—France, Canada, Britain - have officially recognized the Palestine State.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: EU bans on Israel remain symbolic, says Swedish university scholar

Ashok Swain says public outrage from European capitals forced Brussels to act

TEHRAN - As tensions in Gaza and the West Bank escalate, the European Union has taken an unprecedented step by proposing the suspension of trade concessions with Israel, signaling growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis. The move comes amid widespread protests across European capitals, raising questions about the effectiveness of symbolic sanctions versus tangible political pressure. 

By Sahar Dadjoo

Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says

TEHRAN – Israeli airstrikes on offices of two Yemeni newspapers, 26 September and Yemen, have claimed the lives of 32 journalists and media staff. The attacks, which Israel has acknowledged, are seen as deliberate attempts to silence the media and intimidate the Yemeni people, drawing widespread condemnation from analysts and human rights observers.

If Palestine can’t win, many principles are at stake,” says Italian activist on Sumud flotilla

Claudio, a volunteer from Sicily, says solidarity with Gaza is a continuation of historic liberation struggles

TEHRAN- The Sumud flotilla has brought together volunteers and sailing boats from across the Mediterranean, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade and deliver solidarity to Gaza. From Italy, dozens of boats are preparing to set sail. Among them is Claudio, an Italian activist from Sicily affiliated with the International Solidarity Movement, who shared his perspective with the Tehran Times in Tunis.

“Children of Gaza, don’t lose hope, we are by your side”: Dutch activist on Sumud mission says

Dominique, the sole Dutch participant in the Sumud flotilla, says ordinary citizens must act where governments fail

TEHRAN - As the Sumud humanitarian flotilla voyages waters of Tunisia with the aim of breaking the siege on Gaza, international activists are stepping forward to challenge the blockade through non-violent action. Among them is Dominique, the only delegate from the Netherlands, who spoke to the Tehran Times about their motivation, readiness to face risks, and heartfelt message to Palestinian children.

Exclusive: Trump okayed Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Aleef Sabbagh says

Host countries must know Israel ignores state sovereignty when backed by US, political expert says

TEHRAN- As the repercussions of Israel’s latest strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha reverberate across the region, questions are mounting over the future of ceasefire negotiations and Qatar’s role as a trusted mediator.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Gaza killings mirror Israel’s decades of crimes against press, rights activist says

Sherif Mansour says the bullet that silenced Shireen Abu Akleh now echoes across Gaza

TEHRAN – The systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces represents a calculated assault not just on individuals, but on the very essence of truth-telling in conflict zones.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: American filmmaker exposes Israel’s war on Palestinian journalists

Robert Greenwald says wearing press vests in Gaza does not protest journalists but make them targets

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, American filmmaker Robert Greenwald sheds light on the untold stories of Palestinian journalists who have been systematically silenced during Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.