February 2017
Attorney General: We Have Sent the List of Dual Nationals to the Ministry of Intelligence
Iran's Attorney General has sent a list of over ten dual nationals in managerial positions to the Ministry of Intelligence amid ongoing debates about their…
Israeli Soldier Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Killing Wounded Palestinian Attacker
An Israeli soldier, Elor Azaria, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for killing a wounded Palestinian attacker, Abdul Fattah al-Sharif. The lenient sentence has…
Five Killed in Suicide Attack on Court Building in Pakistan
A suicide attack by three bombers on a court in northwest Pakistan resulted in at least five deaths and 15 injuries. The Pakistani Taliban faction…
General Mattis: The U.S. Will Not Control Iraq's Oil
General James Mattis visited Iraq to assess the situation in the ongoing war against ISIS, emphasizing that the U.S. military is not there to control…
Iraqi Army Reaches Five Kilometers from Mosul Airport
The Iraqi army has advanced to within five kilometers of Mosul airport, recapturing several villages from ISIS. This operation, supported by U.S. airstrikes, marks a…
Netanyahu Expresses 'Willingness' to Slow Construction Following Meeting with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed a willingness to slow construction in disputed territories after a meeting with President Trump, who urged restraint on settlement activities.…
Trump Says He Accepts 'One State' Solution for Israel and Palestinians
Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to accept either a one-state or two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, diverging from traditional U.S. policy. This shift…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Increased NATO Defense Budget Contributions
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis urged NATO members to increase their defense budgets or face adjustments in U.S. commitments to the alliance. This call reflects…
Trump: One of the Worst Deals I've Seen is the Agreement with Iran
During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump condemned the Iran nuclear deal as one of the worst agreements he has seen…
White House Official: Trump's Support for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Even Without a 'Two-State Solution'
A White House official stated that Trump supports peace between Israel and Palestine, even without a two-state solution. This comes ahead of a meeting between…
Donald Trump: Israel Must Be 'Reasonable' in the Peace Process
Donald Trump has called for Israel to adopt a more reasonable approach to the peace process, expressing concerns over settlement expansion in Palestinian territories. This…
Extension of Israeli Parliament Session on Settlement Expansion Until Netanyahu's Return
The Israeli Parliament has extended its session to decide on settlement expansion until Prime Minister Netanyahu returns from Britain. Critics warn that the bill could…
Ghasemi: US Positions on Iran's Missile Tests Are Not Important
Bahram Ghasemi, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, dismissed US concerns over Iran's missile tests as unimportant, asserting Iran's sovereignty in decision-making. The ongoing verbal conflict between…