February 2018
From Islamization of Sciences to Najafi's Clay Play
The article discusses Ahmad Najafi's symbolic act of sealing a door with clay, the controversies surrounding a major football match, and Rasoul Khadem's resignation from…
A Palestinian Fisherman Killed by Israeli Naval Fire on the Gaza Coast
A Palestinian fisherman was killed by Israeli naval fire while fishing off the Gaza coast, which the Israeli army justified as a violation of fishing…
Secretary of Iran's Olympic Committee: We Will Never Recognize Israel
Shahrokh Shahnaazi, Secretary of Iran's National Olympic Committee, declared that Iran will never recognize Israel and will not compete against its athletes. He emphasized the…
Close Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Against Him
Shlomo Filber, a close advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has agreed to testify against him in a corruption case in exchange for immunity…
From Conflict with Dervishes to the Nightmare of a Fall
This week, clashes occurred between Gonabadi dervishes and security forces, leading to discussions about violence and its implications. Other topics included the Berlin Film Festival,…
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
David Grossman, Opponent of Israeli Government Policies, Wins Israel's Most Prestigious Literary Award
David Grossman, a prominent Israeli author and critic of government policies, has won Israel's most prestigious literary award despite his opposition to the current government…
Israel and Egypt Sign $15 Billion Gas Deal
Israel and Egypt have signed a $15 billion gas export deal involving 64 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years. This agreement is seen…
Israeli Fighter Jets Strike Targets in Gaza After Four Soldiers Injured
Israeli fighter jets launched strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza following an explosion that injured four Israeli soldiers. The incident marks a significant escalation in…
Tehran Accuses French President of 'Biased Approach'
Tehran has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of a biased approach after he suggested international oversight of Iran's missile program, citing security threats to France's…
At least 17 killed in shooting at a school in Florida, USA
A shooting at a high school in Florida has left at least 17 dead and around 20 injured. The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, a former student,…
Mahmoud Sadeghi: Ahmadreza Jalali Was Not Given Sufficient Opportunity to Defend Himself During Legal Proceedings
Mahmoud Sadeghi claims that Ahmadreza Jalali, sentenced to death for espionage, was denied adequate defense opportunities during his trial. Jalali's case has drawn international condemnation,…
White House Rejects Netanyahu's Statements on Negotiations Over Annexation of Settlements
The White House rejected Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of negotiating with the U.S. for the annexation of West Bank settlements, emphasizing that Trump's focus…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
Donald Trump Expresses Doubt About Israel and Palestinians' Interest in Peace
Donald Trump has expressed skepticism regarding both the Palestinians' and Israel's interest in peace negotiations. He criticized the Palestinians for not seeking peace and questioned…
Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
A crisis has erupted between Israel and Poland over a new law criminalizing the acknowledgment of Poland's involvement in Nazi crimes during WWII. This law…
Jordan's King: Peace in the Middle East is Impossible Without U.S. Involvement
King Abdullah II of Jordan emphasized the necessity of U.S. involvement for peace between Israel and Palestinians, despite criticism of U.S. policies. He highlighted the…