January 2015
Israel to the UN: We Reserve the Right to Defend Ourselves Against Hezbollah
Israel has communicated to the UN that it will take necessary actions to defend itself against Hezbollah following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.…
Electronic Bracelets for Monitoring 10,000 Iranian Prisoners
Iran's parliament has approved the use of electronic bracelets to monitor 10,000 prisoners who are either on leave or working in open prisons. This initiative…
Secular Islam: The Antidote to Islamist Terrorism
The article argues that secularism is compatible with Islam and that the establishment of an Islamic government is unjustifiable. It critiques the interpretation of the…
Parliament's Plan for Introducing the Minister of Justice by the Head of the Judiciary
The Iranian parliament has approved a plan that allows the Head of the Judiciary to propose candidates for the Minister of Justice, shifting some power…
A Member of Parliament Reports a 30 Million Toman Fine for Draft Dodgers
A member of the Iranian parliament announced a fine of 30 million tomans for draft dodgers over the age of 30, who will also lose…
UN Secretary-General Accepts Palestine's Membership Request to the International Criminal Court
The UN Secretary-General has accepted Palestine's request to join the International Criminal Court, effective April 1, 2015. This move allows Palestinians to file complaints against…
Liberman: Israel's Biggest Challenge in 2015 is Not Iran but Europe
Avigdor Liberman, Israel's Foreign Minister, highlighted that Western Europe poses a greater challenge to Israel than Iran or the Palestinians in 2015. He criticized European…
Israel to 'Stop' Tax Payments to Palestinians
Israel has decided to stop tax payments to the Palestinians, amounting to approximately $127 million, in response to their request to join the International Criminal…
Palestine Submits Request for Membership in the International Criminal Court
Palestine has officially submitted its request for membership in the International Criminal Court, despite opposition from Israel and the United States. This move could allow…
Kianoush Ayari's Reaction to the Apology of the Head of the Cinema Organization
Kianoush Ayari criticized the apology of Hojjatollah Ayubi, head of the Cinema Organization, for the non-screening of his film "Khaneh Pedari", stating that the only…