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IRGC commander: ICC ruling against Netanyahu signifies political demise of Israel 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The ICC said on Thursday it had found ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe that the Israeli officials were responsible for starvation in Gaza and issued arrest warrants for the regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former war minister Yoav Gallant.

Speaking at a ceremony in Iran’s southern province of Khuzestan to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Basij popular forces, General Salami praised the ICC’s ruling as a significant victory for the Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements.

He noted, “The seeds of resistance planted in Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Palestine have grown into deep-rooted trees, despite the efforts of global arrogance to uproot them.”

The Iranian commander remarked, “The current state of unrest in Israel, with everyone seeking refuge in shelters, indicates the regime’s instability.”

“The continuation of the conflict will lead to Israel’s destruction and the unity of Muslims will ultimately eradicate the source of corruption,” he concluded.

General Salami also assured the Iranian people that Iran will avenge itself against Israel for its aggression.

IRGC: US Iran’s main enemy, Israel can’t survive without its support 

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Speaking at a gathering on Thursday in Ardestan, in Isfahan province, to commemorate 320 martyrs of the city, Brigadier General Ali-Mohammad Naeini held the US responsible for the expansion of war and instability in the region, labeling it as the “commander of wickedness and the main culprit behind the deaths of Palestinian and Lebanese people.”

He further stated that Israel lacks the capability to intercept cruise missiles fired by resistance forces over Tel Aviv.

General Naeini highlighted Iran’s internal strength and its powerful presence on international stages and in resistance fronts.

He affirmed that Iran’s armed forces have full awareness of enemy actions, preventing any intelligence surprises.

General Naeini also marked the 45th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s decree to form the Basij popular forces in Iran.

The commander emphasized that the popular forces have fundamentally altered enemy calculations and remains a crucial force in all arenas.

He credited the late anti-terrorist commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani for harnessing Basij principles to organize youth against threats.

Iran says increased number of its centrifuges in response to the IAEA resolution 

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The non-consensus resolution was adopted during the IAEA board of governors meeting in Vienna on Thursday under the pressure and insistence of Britain, Germany, France, and the United States, despite lacking the support of approximately half of the Member States.

The statement says the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently been to engage constructively with the IAEA within the framework of rights and obligations enshrined in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.

“In line with this approach, Iran welcomed the recent visit of the IAEA Director General to Tehran, ensuring all necessary preparations to foster constructive engagement and the success of the visit.”

In this context, the actions of the three European nations and the United States—countries with a documented history of reneging on their commitments, including under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and resorting to unlawful sanctions and pressures against the Iranian nation—are both confrontational and unjustifiable, it adds.

“This politicized and destructive measure undermines the positive momentum achieved between Iran and the Agency and blatantly contradicts the professed commitment of the three European nations and the United States to preserving the integrity and impartiality of the IAEA. It lays bare their use of the nuclear issue as a pretext to advance illegitimate objectives.”

“The President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has issued directives to initiate the operation of a substantial number of advanced centrifuges of various models,” reads the statement.

“Undertaken to safeguard Iran’s national interests, these measures aim to further develop the country’s peaceful nuclear program to address its growing national needs, all within the framework of Iran’s rights and obligations under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.”

“Notwithstanding this firm response, Iran reaffirms that its technical and safeguards-related cooperation with the IAEA will continue as before, strictly in accordance with the Safeguards Agreement.”

The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterated its readiness to engage constructively with all relevant stakeholders based on international legal principles and norms.

The statement points out that Iran remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the rights and interests of its great nation while resolutely advancing its peaceful and indigenous nuclear program.

Iranian, Belarusian tourism ministers meet on facilitating tourist movement 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The ministers emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in their respective fields.

Salehi Amiri invited the Belarusian Minister to visit Iran and proposed the mutual visa waiver between the two countries to facilitate easier travel.

The Belarusian minister highlighted the natural attractions of Iran and proposed establishing group visa exemptions among Iran, Russia, and Belarus.

He underscored the need to improve and simplify travel conditions for tourists, which would significantly enhance tourism exchanges.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza

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IFP Media Wire
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Netanyahu Gallant

Netanyahu and Gallant were accused of “crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024”, a statement from the court said on Thursday.

There are “reasonable grounds” to believe that Gallant and Netanyahu “intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity”, it added.

Netanyahu’s office announced in a statement that “Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions leveled against it by ICC”, adding that Israel won’t “give in to pressure” in the defence of its citizens.

The court also decided “unanimously” to issue an arrest warrant for Hamas’s military commander Mohammed al-Masri, known as Mohammed Deif, “for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed” in from October 7, 2023.

It accused him of crimes including murder, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence.

Israel claims to have killed Deif in an air attack in southern Gaza in July. But the court decided to proceed with the warrant, saying it was “not in a position to determine whether [he] has been killed or remains alive”.

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan had applied for arrest warrants against the Israeli officials and three Hamas leaders in May for alleged crimes committed during the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel and Tel Aviv’s subsequent war on Gaza.

ICC prosecutors announced there were reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant – as well as Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the group’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh and Deif – bear criminal responsibility for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran in July. Sinwar was killed in combat with the Israeli military in October.

Netanyahu fired Gallant earlier this month, saying he had lost confidence in him over the management of Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israel is not a member of the ICC and Netanyahu has previously called the prosecutor’s accusations against him a “disgrace”, an attack on the Israeli military and all of Israel.

But the ICC announced on Thursday that it had unanimously decided to reject Israel’s appeal over the court’s jurisdiction.

Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that Israel’s war in the besieged enclave has killed at least 44,056 Palestinians and wounded 104,286 since early October last year.

An estimated 1,200 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks that day, and nearly 250 were taken captive.

Iran to respond to Europe’s “non-technical” move: Foreign Minister

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi

Araghchi emphasized the intention behind inviting IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to Iran.

“The goal was to open a new chapter of cooperation between Iran and the IAEA. We sought to create a platform for resolving outstanding issues, and Mr. Grossi expressed optimism about this approach,” he stated.

The Foreign Minister underscored Iran’s genuine commitment to working with the IAEA to address remaining concerns, but criticized Europe’s actions as contradictory to this cooperative spirit.

“We warned that applying pressure will yield no positive outcome and will not deter Iran from its decision to engage constructively with the agency,” he said.

Referring to the European draft resolution as a “non-technical move”, Araghchi asserted that the Islamic Republic is prepared to take a measured and appropriate response, reaffirming Iran’s determination to protect its national interests while maintaining its cooperative stance with the IAEA.

President Pezeshkian criticizes western hypocrisy on human rights

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Masoud Pezeshkian

Referring to the support provided by so-called human rights advocates to the Zionist regime’s atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon, Pezeshkian said, “I cannot believe that those issuing resolutions and statements against the Iranian nation are genuinely defending the rights of people or humanity. Shame on the human rights that you defend.”

The president emphasized the importance of unity among Iranians, stating, “If we stand together, no power will dare to threaten our people or our country.”

Criticizing the United States and Europe, Pezeshkian declared, “The same countries that preach human rights remain silent when women, children, and the elderly are massacred in Gaza and Palestine. Are they truly human? Do they care about human rights? I do not believe so.”

Pezeshkian, in response to the political and hostile behavior of European countries toward Iran, stated: “We have repeatedly declared that we hold no hostility toward any country and seek to expand our relations with the world. However, we will certainly not succumb to pressure; ‘We neither impose our will on others nor accept coercion from anyone.’”

His remarks reflect a broader frustration with international hypocrisy, particularly from nations imposing sanctions or resolutions against Iran while turning a blind eye to violence in the region. Pezeshkian reiterated the importance of domestic solidarity to counter these external challenges.

Nearly 90 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

At least 66 people were killed in an attack early on Thursday that hit a residential neighbourhood in Beit Lahiya, in Gaza’s besieged north, Palestinian health officials announced.

Hussam Abu Safia, the director of the nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital, told Al Jazeera most of the victims “were asleep when they were killed”.

“A very large number of casualties has arrived, and there are still many bodies hanging on the walls, ceilings. It’s mostly children and women,” he said in a voice message.

Abu Safia added hospital staff rushed to the site, retrieving bodies, collecting remains and rescuing trapped people.

“We are already operating with the bare minimum resources, that is why most of our staff are now busy rescuing the injured … due to the lack of ambulances and resources,” the paediatrician continued.

“The situation is honestly very dire. We cannot cope with this massive number of injured and casualties that have arrived to Kamal Adwan Hospital.”

Separately on Thursday, at least 22 people, including 10 children, were killed in Israeli bombardment of Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, a civil defence spokesman confirmed.

More than 13 months of Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed some 44,000 people, including more than 17,000 children, and wounded 104,000. With aid largely cut off, many in the densely populated territory are now facing the threat of starvation.

Israel launched its ferocious military campaign after an estimated 1,200 people were killed in an attack led by the Palestinian armed group Hamas on October 7 last year, with some 250 people taken captive. About 100 of them were released after a truce and prisoner swap deal a year ago but negotiations have largely stalled since then.

Thursday’s overnight attacks took place hours after a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the captives failed to pass when permanent member, the US, cast a lone No vote in the 15-member body.

This was the fourth time that US President Joe Biden’s administration has vetoed such a resolution since the start of the war.

As the latest international endeavour to bring an end to the fighting failed, civilians in Gaza continue to bear the brunt, especially in the northern governorate which has been under an Israeli siege for more than six weeks.

In addition to the ongoing shelling, residents across Gaza are struggling to cope with a worsening humanitarian crisis as winter approaches.

Most Palestinians, who have been forced to flee wave after wave of Israeli attacks, live in tents and makeshift shelters that are inadequate for cold wind and rain. The Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that more than one million Palestinians in Gaza do not have sufficient shelter for the coming months.

Food provision is another issue.

Certain pockets across the 2.2 million-strong territory are on the cusp of famine and a growing number of civilians are suffering from acute lack of food.

The entry of aid trucks has been severely hampered by Israeli authorities and, lately, by criminal gangs operating in areas under Israeli control, according to reports.

Anti-Iran human rights resolution at UNGA politically-motivated: Spokesman

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IFP Media Wire
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Esmail Baghaei

Baghaei has slammed the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly for adopting an anti-Iran resolution under the pretext of human rights.

He condemned the move as hypocritical and a clear example of using human rights as a tool for illegitimate political goals.

The spokesperson criticized the resolution, which was proposed by Canada, the US, Germany, the UK, and several other Western states, accusing them of being human rights violators and accomplices in the genocide of the Palestinian people by the Zionist regime.

Baghaei emphasized that the resolution is the manifestation of the complete hypocrisy of its designers and is a clear indication of reducing the noble concept of human rights to a tool for political pressure against independent nations.

He reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran will spare no effort to preserve and promote human rights.

The spokesperson pointed out that the racist Israeli regime was a co-sponsor of the resolution, calling it a major political and ethical scandal for its Western sponsors and a sign of their disregard for the noble concept of human rights, thereby making international institutions devoid of their existential philosophy.

Baghaei also noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a democratic system based on the principled policies enshrined in its Constitution, is committed to preserving and promoting human rights and fulfilling its international obligations.

He highlighted Iran’s constructive engagement with the UN’s human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the High Commissioner and treaty bodies, and affirmed that the cooperation will continue in the future.

The draft resolution, approved by a vote of 77 in favor, 28 against as well as 66 abstentions on Wednesday, came after the committee, providing no evidence, accused Iran of “violation of its international obligations,” and claimed that “respect for human rights” had deteriorated in the country.

US Senate denies resolutions to block arms Sales to Israel amid Gaza war

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IFP Media Wire
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United States Senate
The vote was held on three resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders.
The first resolution was supported by 18 lawmakers, while 79 others voted against it, the second was rejected by a 19-78 vote, and the third received the support of only 17 members of the Senate.
The resolutions urged to block the sale to Israel of additional Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) and enhanced JDAM receivers, tank cartridges, 120-mm High Explosive mortar cartridges, and Modified M1148A1P2 Medium Tactical Vehicles.
Sanders also called on to block the sale of 50 new F-15IA aircraft, associated weapons and parts, and upgrade kits for existing F-15 aircraft, according to the document.
“Blocking these sales would be in keeping with actions taken by the international community and some of our closest allies,” the document said.
Sanders has repeatedly stressed that arms sales to Israel violate the US laws. He accused the Israeli government of violating international rules and pointed out that it is illegal for the US to provide it with additional weapons.
Israel launched a genocidal war on the Gaza Strip following a Hamas attack last year, killing nearly 44,000 people, most of them women and children, and injuring over 104,000.
The second year of genocide in Gaza has drawn growing international condemnation, with figures and institutions labeling the attacks and blocking of aid deliveries as a deliberate attempt to destroy a population.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its deadly war on Gaza.
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