By Noura Erakat, Josh Paul, Charles O. Blaha, and Luigi Daniele

There is no victory in Gaza

The current war in Gaza is not an isolated conflict that began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an attack inside Israel. Framing the war this way, as John Spencer does in a recent article in Foreign Affairs (“Israel Is Winning,” August 21, 2024), invites many dubious assertions about Israel’s purported progress toward its war aims and its supposed efforts to protect civilians. And it accepts without question the Israeli government’s official position that “Israel is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population,” as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a speech in January. To simplify the conflict to a fight between Israel and Hamas is to ignore the on-the-ground realities that indicate Israel is waging an indiscriminate war on all Palestinians.

Iraq lodges complaint in UN over Israel using its airspace 

The government of Iraq on Monday sent a protest letter to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council over Israel’s use of Iraqi airspace to attack Iran.

Top Iranian officials visit Hamas office in Tehran to condole Sinwar’s martyrdom 

TEHRAN – Top Iranian officials have expressed their condolences to Hamas following the assassination of Yahya Sinwar, the Palestinian group's leader. 

By Professor Hossein Askari

U.S. threatens, bullies and sanctions Iran and then expects Iranian restraint!

Even assassinating and aiding in Israel’s assassination of Iranians 

PORTLAND - The United States squeezes Iran and pushes it into a corner where Iran has little choice but to either submit or push back and fight. And when Iran pushes back it is called a rogue or terrorist state and America’s enemy; and when it takes on the rapprochement option, it is invariably spurned. As you will read, Iran has tried rapprochement with the U.S. but has been rebuffed on a number of occasions, in one case with the conduit being me. Why has the United States acted so? Is there light at the end of the tunnel between these implacable adversaries? What should Iran do now and what are its options?

Israel carrying out ‘most heinous forced displacement operation in full view of world’

The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has called on the international community to take immediate action “to stop the crime of forced displacement, ethnic cleansing and massacres” carried out by Israel in northern Gaza.

President vows 'decisive' response to any Israeli Attack

TEHRAN- Iran’s President speaking at a memorial event for Yahya Sinwar at the Hamas office in Tehran, issued a stern warning that any military aggression by the Zionist regime against Iranian soil would provoke a strong and comprehensive retaliation.

Ryan Crocker: I foresee a very long insurgency by Hamas

Idea that ground invasion of Lebanon and occupation will make Galilee safer is ‘delusional’

TEHRAN - Former US ambassador Ryan Crocker, a veteran diplomat known as “America’s Lawrence of Arabia” for his deep understanding of the Middle East, tells Politico that the Israelis have forgotten their own recent history.

Hamas to remain a powerful force despite loss of Sinwar: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has declared that the Palestinian Resistance group Hamas remains a powerful force, undeterred by the recent loss of its leader, Yahya Sinwar.

‘Psychological warfare’: Iran slams Western reports of involvement in Oct. 7 operation

TEHRAN – Iran's mission to the United Nations has firmly rejected Western reports of Tehran’s involvement in Hamas’ Operation True Promise which hit the occupied territories last year, characterizing the claims as psychological operations. 

By Reza Farsi

A full year of carnage in Gaza

TEHRAN - Today marks one year since Hamas attacked southern Israel during which about 1,140 were killed and about 250 were taken prisoner. Since that day Israel has been relentlessly dropping bombs on the Gaza Strip.

Hamas official lauds Ayatollah Khamenei’s support for Resistance efforts

TEHRAN – A senior Hamas official, Mahmoud Mardawi, has expressed deep appreciation for the recent statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing that these remarks reinforce Iran's commitment to the Palestinian cause and Resistance.

Pezeshkian: Iran will respond stronger if Israel makes ‘slightest’ mistake

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned Iran will surely give a “stronger and more crushing” response to Israel if it commits the “slightest” mistake.

Hamas hails Hezbollah “bravery, resilience” after overnight attacks on Israel

Hamas has praised Hezbollah after the Lebanese resistance group launched overnight rocket attacks at Israel.

Hamas: Israel’s foolish attack on Hezbollah commander will have consequences

Ex-top Israeli general acknowledges to NY Times:

‘We’re losing the war in a big way’

Israel claims it has killed thousands of Hamas fighters and dismantled the command structure of nearly all its battalions and pummeled its tunnel network.

Hamas chief tells Ansarullah leader: Yemen’s missile attack sent a message to Israel

Hamas chief Yehya Sinwar has congratulated Yemen’s Ansarullah movement for its missile attack on Israel and said this sent a message to their foe.

Sinwar tells Hezbollah chief: Hamas will continue war ‘until the occupation is defeated’

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has thanked Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for the resistance movement’s support in the war with Israel.

One of the most horrific massacres: 20 tents targeted in ‘humanitarian zone’

Israeli air strikes on a so-called "humanitarian zone" in Gaza's al-Mawasi killed at least 40 people on Tuesday, according to health authorities in the besieged enclave.

Qatar, Saudia Arabia back Egypt against Netanyahu’s weapons accusations

Qatar and Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Egypt over comments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made earlier this week accusing the country for allowing weapons to be smuggled to Hamas through the Egyptian border.

Hamas official: Netanyahu blocking Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya told Al Jazeera that the resistance movement has been ready to sign a ceasefire deal for Gaza, but Netanyahu has prevented that from happening.

Israel shuts down as general strike calls for deal with Hamas

Airports, schools, banks and hospitals across Israel have closed, as its largest trade union called for a one-day strike to protest over the government’s failure to secure a hostage deal.

Hamas says sniper shot two Israeli soldiers in Gaza City

The armed wing of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, said a sniper from the group shot two Israeli soldiers south of Gaza City on Wednesday.