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Israeli military kills Palestinian in Jenin amid ongoing offensive in West Bank

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Israel Palestine

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said in a statement that the Israeli army handed over to its medical teams “a martyr in his twenties in the Eastern neighborhood of Jenin.”

Eyewitnesses told Anadolu that a large number of Israeli forces, escorted by bulldozers, broke into the eastern neighborhood of Jenin at dawn on Tuesday.

Armed clashes between the Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters, along with sounds of explosions, were reported in the area, the witnesses also said.

They added that the Israeli bulldozers embarked on destroying infrastructure in the neighborhood, including razing of roads.

The Israeli army has been conducting operations in the northern West Bank since Jan. 21, killing at least 65 people and displacing thousands.

Palestinian authorities have warned that the continued military offensive is part of a broader plan by Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to annex the West Bank and declare sovereignty over it, which could officially mark the end of the two-state solution.

The raids were the latest in the military escalation in the West Bank, where at least 928 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 7,000 injured in attacks by the Israeli army and illegal settlers since the start of the onslaught against the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

The International Court of Justice declared in July last year that Israel’s long-standing occupation of Palestinian territories is “unlawful,” demanding the evacuation of all settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

US halts financing new weapons sales to Ukraine: WSJ

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Russia Ukraine War Weapons Arms

In an article, the publication said that Washington “has stopped financing new weapons sales to Ukraine and is considering freezing weapons shipments from US stockpiles.”

Soon after assuming office in January, President Donald Trump suspended all foreign aid, including military aid, except to Israel and Egypt, pending a review.

Meanwhile, Axios claimed that Trump will conduct a meeting on the Ukraine conflict, “including a possible suspension of US military aid.” According to the media outlet, Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and several other senior officials are expected to take part.

The Washington Post, citing an anonymous senior US official, carried a similar report on Monday, saying that Trump would hold a meeting later in the day to “discuss whether to end military assistance to Ukraine.”

The newspaper claimed that aside from stopping arms and equipment deliveries to Kiev, the termination of intelligence sharing and training for Ukrainian troops and pilots is also under consideration.

On Sunday, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky predicted that a peace agreement between his country and Russia “is still very, very far away.” He also expressed confidence that despite his acrimonious exchange with Trump and Vance at the White House on Friday, “Ukraine has a strong enough partnership with the United States of America” to keep the aid flowing.

Commenting on the Ukrainian leader’s remarks on his Truth Social platform, President Trump described them as the “worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy.” He further warned that “America will not put up with it for much longer,” adding that Zelensky “doesn’t want there to be Peace as long as he has America’s backing.”

Speaking to Fox News after the weekend, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz hinted that the “American people’s patience is not unlimited, their wallets are not unlimited, and our stockpiles and munitions are not unlimited.”

The official described Zelensky as the “problem” due to his refusal to “talk peace.”

“Time is not on his side. Time is not on the side of just forever continuing this conflict,” Waltz stated.

In an interview with the same outlet on Sunday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the Ukrainian leader had been told in no uncertain terms during Friday’s meeting with Trump that further financial support would be contingent on Ukraine’s willingness to negotiate peace with Russia.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader deplores Turkey’s diplomatic conduct, warns of Syria’s fragmentation, predicts EU collapse

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Ali Akbar Velayati

His remarks, in an interview with Jam-e Jam, came after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Iran’s foreign policy as “very dangerous,” claiming its costs outweigh the benefits.

Velayati emphasized Iran’s commitment to mutual respect and non-interference, urging Turkey to avoid actions that undermine historical ties.

Velayati also expressed concern over Syria’s instability, citing the presence of armed groups like Daesh and Kurdish factions, as well as Israeli and US military involvement.

He warned of a potential civil war and criticized Israeli efforts to divide Syria along ethnic and religious lines.

Furthermore, Velayati condemned US President Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly relocate Gazans, calling it “thoughtless” and unrealistic.

He dismissed Trump’s rhetoric as fear-mongering rather than a practical policy.

Velayati also predicted the collapse of the European Union, citing rising US-Europe tensions over the Ukraine conflict.

He noted that Trump’s alignment with Russia has deepened divisions within Europe, particularly for the UK, which sees itself as the bloc leader.

Turkey ‘false’ statements could affect bilateral ties: Iran

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry

Mahmud Heidari, an aide to Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that the common interests of Iran and Turkey necessitate avoiding “false statements” that could cause tensions in bilateral relations.

Heidari made those remarks as he met with Turkey’s Ambassador to Tehran Hicabi Kırlangıç on Monday, according to a press release by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

“The common interests of both countries and the sensitive conditions in the region necessitate avoiding false statements and unrealistic analyses that could lead to disagreements and tensions in bilateral relations,” the Iranian official said, in reference to remarks last week by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Iran’s policies in the West Asia region.

Heidari further noted the continued aggression and expansionism by the Israeli regime is “the biggest threat” to security and stability in the region.

Key Islamic countries, he added, are expected to do their utmost effort to help stop Israeli aggression against the people of Palestine and other regional countries including Syria.

Hicabi Kırlangıç said on his part that Turkey’s stance focuses on maintaining and expanding good relations with Iran.

“We also believe that the two countries should have close cooperation to promote bilateral ties, regional interactions and address the existing threats,” the Turkish ambassador stated.

He also added that he would convey views of the Iranian Foreign Ministry to the Turkish government.

Iranian gov’t congratulates “In the Shadow of the Cypress” animation team for Oscar win

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In a post on her social media account on X, Mohajerani hailed the achievement as a significant milestone for Iranian art and cinema.

She wrote, “A great honor for Iranian art and cinema! Congratulations to the creative team behind ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ for their brilliance at the Oscars.”

“This success showcases the depth of Iranian culture and art on the global stage. We look forward to more achievements for our country’s cinema,” Mohajerani added.

The 20-minute animated short film, by Iranian directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, follows a retired sea captain who copes with post-traumatic stress disorder while caring for his daughter.

It marks Iran’s third Oscar win, following Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation (2012) and The Salesman (2017).

Time isn’t on Ukraine’s side: US

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Russia Ukraine War

“[Zelensky] is not ready to talk peace at all. Here is the problem, time is not on his side. Time is not on the side of just forever continuing this conflict,” Waltz said on Fox News on Monday.

Zelensky’s visit to the White House last Friday was abruptly cut short after a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in front of the media.

During the shouting match, the Ukrainian leader again ruled out the possibility of talks with Moscow, demanded security guarantees from Washington, refused to acknowledge that Kiev’s forces are experiencing manpower shortages and implied that Vance could not have known anything about his country’s problems because he’s never been there.

In the aftermath of the tense Oval Office meeting, Waltz suggested that Zelensky’s failure to achieve a desirable outcome had done Ukraine a “real disservice.”

“It was really confounding to us that Zelensky could have left the White House Friday having the US and Ukraine bound together economically for a generation,” he added.

Zelensky was expected to finalize a deal with the US, granting it access to Ukraine’s vast deposits of mineral resources to compensate Washington for past military aid.

Waltz also criticized the ongoing “World War I-style trench warfare” as a costly strategy and underscored Trump’s commitment to ending the conflict.

When pressed by a CNN presenter last Sunday as to whether the White House wanted Zelensky to step down, Waltz clarified that “we need a leader that can deal with us, eventually deal with the Russians, and end this war.”

In an interview with Breitbart Radio on Saturday, Waltz compared Zelensky to an “ex-girlfriend that wants to argue everything that you said nine years ago, rather than moving the relationship forward.”

Iranian daily denounces economy minister’s impeachment as ‘political maneuvering’

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IFP Media Wire
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The newspaper wrote the increase in the number of parliamentarians opposing Hemmati, from around 70 to more than double, was attributed to various factors, which collectively influenced the parliament’s stance, which was more rooted in the broader economic challenges faced by the country rather than Hemmati’s individual performance and decisions.

During the Sunday  session of the parliament, 182 out of 273 lawmakers voted in favor of Hemmati’s impeachment.

President Massoud Pezeshkian, in his defense of Hemmati, made relatively explicit references to these broader economic realities.

However, Hemmati’s reluctance to provide detailed explanations and disclose information that could jeopardize national interests, led to the dominance of arguments from pro-impeachment MPs, including Mohsen Zanganeh, a member of the Economic Commission.

Zanganeh argued that with a 17% increase in exports and a $2 billion reduction in the trade balance, the country’s financial situation had improved.

He claimed that the notion of an “economic blockade” was being used to emphasize the need for negotiations with the US and lifting sanctions.

Gholamreza Tajgardoon, head of the Budget and Planning Commission, highlighted the political dynamics at play, suggesting that certain factions were orchestrating events behind the scenes.

Interestingly, some media outlets claimed that the text of Hemmati’s impeachment was copied from the impeachment text of former economy minister Ehsan Khandoozi.

Israeli engineer captured for offering Iran info on Dimona nuclear reactor: Report

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Dimona nuclear power plant
A partial view of the Dimona nuclear power plant in the southern Israeli Negev desert.

Doron Bokobza, a 29-year-old resident of Be’er Sheva city in the southern occupied territories and an engineer at Haifa Chemicals South, was charged on March 2 with contacting a foreign agent and transferring information to Iran.

Investigators assert Bokobza established contact with Iranian intelligence elements through Telegram messaging application over a number of months.

From December last year until his arrest in February, he allegedly carried out various tasks for his Iranian handler.

He also presented himself as having access to the Negev nuclear research center, and purportedly provided details about the facility.

Authorities allege Bokobza initiated the contact, fully aware that he was engaging with Iranian intelligence operatives.

The Israeli technician was arrested last month following a joint investigation by the regime’s so-called internal security service, Shin Bet, and police.

Bokobza has reportedly confessed to photographing “sensitive” facilities and transmitting information for “a fee”.

IAEA stresses pursuing constructive relations with Iran

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Rafael Grossi

Grossi made the remarks at a press conference in Vienna on Monday after the IAEA Board of Governors meeting.

He said previous reports have indicated that many issues are interconnected and some can be deemed more important than others.

It is impossible to solve all issues in a single action; rather, the sides need constructive and consistent efforts in all fields, he added.

For example, the IAEA chief claimed, uranium particles discovered in certain facilities and specific places or the level of Iran’s uranium enrichment activities show that there are various issues between the two sides.

“What we need is answers and constructive relations. Enough talk, we must move forward and achieve results. We have always put ways before Iran for bilateral cooperation.”

Grossi stated his talks with Iranian authorities in Tehran in November showed that the country seeks to cooperate with the IAEA but unfortunately certain issues (anti-Iran resolutions) have prevented the sides from moving in this direction.

Referring to the IAEA’s contact with the new US administration, Grossi said the highest-level political officials in the United States are examining ways to interact with respect to Iran’s nuclear program.

The IAEA chief underscored the need for interaction between the US and Iran. Grossi added interaction, whether formal or informal, or through open and secret channels, is indispensable.

In 2015, Iran agreed to curb its peaceful nuclear work as a confidence-building measure in exchange for the removal of Western sanctions.

That deal was derailed in 2018, when the United States left and reinstated all the bans suspended under the accord.

In 2019, Iran stopped implementing part of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in response to Washington’s withdrawal and the failure of the European parties to compensate for this pullout.

Iran later took certain more limiting measures in response to the Western-sponsored anti-Iran resolutions at the IAEA and the country’s dissatisfaction with the agency’s handling of the nuclear issue.

Those measures included deactivating some surveillance devices used to monitor its nuclear program and barring certain inspectors amid fears of Western espionage targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Hamas calls on mediators to oblige Israel to start talks for 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

Hamas on Monday accused Israel of trying to derail the next phase of ceasefire talks and called Israel’s decision to cut off aid “a war crime and a blatant attack” on a truce that took a year of negotiations before taking hold in January.

On Sunday, Israel announced it would back a new proposal by the United States that calls for extending the ceasefire through Ramadan and the Jewish Passover holiday, which ends on April 20.

Under that proposal, Hamas would release half the captives on the first day and the rest when an agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.

But Hamas dismissed the proposal, stressing it would only release captives according to the original terms of the agreement, which stipulated that Israeli forces would permanently withdraw from Gaza and bring an end to the war.

In a televised speech, senior Hamas leader Osama Hamdan accused Netanyahu of sabotaging efforts to start negotiations for a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

“We call on the international community and the UN to work to compel the occupation to return to the agreement and enter (talks for) its second phase, leading to a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of all forces, relief and shelter for our people, and the reconstruction of what the occupation has destroyed,” he stated.

He also called for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2735 “to achieve a just solution to the Palestinian cause,” including the right to self-determination, the establishment of a sovereign and independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, and the return of refugees.

Hamdan urged the international community “to pressure the occupation to open the Gaza crossings and allow the entry of life-saving humanitarian aid.”

The ceasefire deal halted Israel’s war on Gaza, which killed more than 48,380 people, mostly women and children, and left the enclave in ruins.

Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.

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