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Syrian Army announces full control of eastern Aleppo’s Deir Hafir after SDF withdrawalby Marwa A on January 17, 2026The Syrian Army on Saturday announced that it has taken full control of the city of Deir Hafir east of Aleppo, following the withdrawal of the SDF toward the east...
Syrian Army announces full control of eastern Aleppo’s Deir Hafir after SDF withdrawal
The Syrian Army on Saturday announced that it has taken full control of the city of Deir Hafir east of Aleppo, following the withdrawal of the SDF toward the east of the Euphrates, Anadolu reports. The Army’s Operations Command told the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA): “We announce the full establishment of our military control over the city of Deir Hafir in the eastern Aleppo countryside.” It added that army forces are working to secure the city and clear it of landmines and war remnants. The command noted that forces have now begun moving toward the neighboring areas of Maskanah and Dibsi Afnan, west of the Euphrates. Earlier on Saturday, the Syrian army announced that its forces had begun entering -
White House unveils names of Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ executive boardby Marwa A on January 17, 2026The White House on Friday announced the members of the Gaza Strip’s “Board of Peace,” as well as the head of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG),...
White House unveils names of Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ executive board
The White House on Friday announced the members of the Gaza Strip’s “Board of Peace,” as well as the head of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), as part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s genocidal war on the territory, Anadolu reports. The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will be led by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, a former Palestinian deputy minister in the Palestinian Authority, the White House said in a statement. The White House described Sha’ath as “a widely respected technocratic leader who will oversee the restoration of public services, rebuild civil institutions, and stabilize daily life in Gaza, while laying the foundation for long-term governance.” The statement also announced an -
Genocide research institute levels accusations against Germanyby Marwa A on January 17, 2026The internationally recognised Lemkin Institute for the Prevention of Genocide has issued severe criticism of Germany. In a statement dated 13th January 2026, it “condemns the persistent efforts by several...
Genocide research institute levels accusations against Germany
The internationally recognised Lemkin Institute for the Prevention of Genocide has issued severe criticism of Germany. In a statement dated 13th January 2026, it “condemns the persistent efforts by several high-profile German civil society organizations to deny the ongoing genocide in Gaza and to disseminate disinformation and denialist narratives among German political decision-makers.” At the same time, the Institute accuses major German media corporations of having become “the Israeli government’s most loyal mouthpiece”. German policymakers are likewise criticised for turning away from the “international legal order” – an order “that was created in large part due to the horrors it produced”. This refers to Nazi crimes, including the Holocaust against European Jews, the genocide of the Sinti and Roma, and -
Campaign groups urge UK government to suspend all arms exports to Israelby MI on January 16, 2026A group of civil society organizations on Friday urged the British government to not unpause the current suspension of some 30 licenses, but to suspend all arms exports to Israel,...
Campaign groups urge UK government to suspend all arms exports to Israel
A group of civil society organizations on Friday urged the British government to not unpause the current suspension of some 30 licenses, but to suspend all arms exports to Israel, Anadolu reports. A few days after Business Secretary Peter Kyle’s remarks, signaling that the government may unblock arms sales to Israel, campaign groups urged the government to not unpause arms export licenses to Israel, but rather to halt all arms exports. A joint statement by Campaign Against Arms Trade, Global Justice Now, Global Legal Action Network, International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, and War on Want, said they were “appalled” by the government’s movement toward unblocking arms licenses to Israel. “The Government’s position was already untenable, temporarily suspending approximately 30 -
UN peacekeepers report Israeli fire at UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanonby MI on January 16, 2026The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Friday that Israeli tank fire struck one of its positions in southern Lebanon, hours after a drone dropped a hand grenade...
UN peacekeepers report Israeli fire at UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Friday that Israeli tank fire struck one of its positions in southern Lebanon, hours after a drone dropped a hand grenade near UN peacekeepers during a patrol, in repeated violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, Anadolu reports. The UNIFIL reported on the US social media company X that peacekeepers with the UNIFIL were conducting a scheduled patrol near Adeisse when local residents warned them of a potential danger inside a house. The patrol found “an explosive device connected to a detonating cord” and established a security cordon, UNIFIL added. As the peacekeepers prepared to inspect another nearby house, “a drone hovering overhead dropped a hand grenade at a distance of -
New Yemeni government forces deploy in interim capital Adenby MI on January 16, 2026Yemen’s government-aligned National Shield Forces deployed new troops on Friday in the interim capital, Aden, to reinforce security and stability there, Anadolu reports. Military units reached Aden “as part of...
New Yemeni government forces deploy in interim capital Aden
Yemen’s government-aligned National Shield Forces deployed new troops on Friday in the interim capital, Aden, to reinforce security and stability there, Anadolu reports. Military units reached Aden “as part of missions to enhance security and stability within state institutions,” the force said in a post on the US social media company Facebook accompanied by a video. It added that the deployment falls under organized plans that include continued reinforcements. The move aims to support efforts by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and the government to strengthen security and preserve social peace, the statement said, without specifying the number of units deployed, their composition, or how long they would remain in Aden. “The move comes within broader plans to boost security and -
When old myths about Iran and Israel are dusted off againby MI on January 16, 2026The phrase long used by the Israeli Mossad to describe its relationship with Iran — ‘a friendly enemy is better than a hostile friend’ — sprang to mind as I...
When old myths about Iran and Israel are dusted off again
The phrase long used by the Israeli Mossad to describe its relationship with Iran — ‘a friendly enemy is better than a hostile friend’ — sprang to mind as I read Junaid S. Ahmad’s recent Middle East Monitor article, ‘Real men go to Tehran — The Zion-Con fantasy of regime change in Iran’. This phrase was never just an intelligence quip; it encapsulated the truth of the functional relationship between Tel Aviv and Tehran for forty years, preceded by an even closer relationship between Israel and the Shah’s regime. This relationship did not begin with the Shah nor end with Khamenei; it has consistently operated on the principle that Iran is not Israel’s existential enemy, but a tool to be -
Israeli forces kill Palestinian child, assault worshippers in occupied West Bankby MI on January 16, 2026Israeli forces killed a Palestinian child on Friday during a raid on the village of Al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and assaulted worshippers as they left...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian child, assault worshippers in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian child on Friday during a raid on the village of Al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and assaulted worshippers as they left prayers, Palestinian media reported. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli forces entered Al-Mughayyir from the al-Khalayel area and opened heavy live fire toward residents, killing a 13-year-old child. Israeli forces later attacked worshippers as they exited the western Al-Mughayyir mosque after Friday prayers, firing stun grenades and tear gas canisters at them, the agency added. READ: EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it ‘obstacle to peace’ The village has been subjected to ongoing attacks by illegal Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli -
EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it ‘obstacle to peace’by MI on January 16, 2026The EU on Friday called on Israel to immediately halt the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning that recent steps to advance settlement expansion pose a threat...
EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it ‘obstacle to peace’
The EU on Friday called on Israel to immediately halt the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning that recent steps to advance settlement expansion pose a threat to peace and regional stability, Anadolu reports. In a statement, European Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said the publication of the tender deadline for 3,401 housing units under the E1 plan, along with progress on construction of the so-called “Sovereignty Road,” constitutes “a serious provocation.” The bloc also voiced concern over settlement plans in Atarot and Nahalat Shimon in East Jerusalem. El Anouni said Israel’s settlement policy represents “an obstacle to peace, carries the risk of further instability in the West Bank, displacement of thousands of Palestinians, fragmentation of the -
Iran’s police chief says calm restored after week of unrestby MI on January 16, 2026Iran’s police chief said calm returned across the country after days of unrest, describing Thursday night as “the calmest night since the unrest began,” and dismissing renewed calls for protests...
Iran’s police chief says calm restored after week of unrest
Iran’s police chief said calm returned across the country after days of unrest, describing Thursday night as “the calmest night since the unrest began,” and dismissing renewed calls for protests from outside Iran, Press TV reported. Brig. Gen. Ahmadreza Radan said “no gatherings were reported nationwide despite calls for riots Thursday night,” adding that “calm was restored after a week of unrest” overnight. “By God’s grace and with the conscious presence of the people, the last nail was driven into the coffin of terrorism,” Radan said. Authorities say “initial protests over economic conditions escalated into violent riots involving attacks on public property and security forces.” READ: Putin urges diplomatic push on Iran, Middle East in call with Israeli Prime Minister Iranian -
AOHR UK urges UK Government to impose sanctions on Netanyahu for war crimes and acts of genocideby MI on January 16, 2026The Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK (AOHR UK) has formally submitted a request to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, calling for the imposition of targeted...
AOHR UK urges UK Government to impose sanctions on Netanyahu for war crimes and acts of genocide
The Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK (AOHR UK) has formally submitted a request to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, calling for the imposition of targeted sanctions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in light of his direct responsibility for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts amounting to genocide perpetrated against the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. A statement issued by the organisation on Thursday has emphasised that its request is supported by an extensive body of documented evidence demonstrating that Netanyahu, as Israel’s highest executive authority, has directed and overseen military and security policies resulting in the large-scale killing of Palestinian civilians, the deliberate use of -
2 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefireby MI on January 16, 2026Two Lebanese were killed on Friday in Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Tyre and Nabatieh districts in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, Anadolu reports. The ministry said an...
2 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Two Lebanese were killed on Friday in Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Tyre and Nabatieh districts in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, Anadolu reports. The ministry said an Israeli strike earlier in the day targeted a small truck in the town of Mansouri, in the Tyre district, killing one person. A separate Israeli strike overnight targeted a car in the town of Mayfadoun, in the Nabatieh district, killing another person, the ministry added. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that an ambulance, operated by the Islamic Risala Scout Association, transported a wounded person to a hospital after the strike that targeted the small truck in Mansouri. Separately, the agency said an Israeli drone was flying at a very low -
The civilisational shield: Rebutting the architecture of chaos in Iranby MI on January 16, 2026In 2026, the global discourse on Iran remains trapped in a binary of “regime” versus “revolt,” a reductionist lens that ignores the profound civilisational and anti-imperialist currents defining the Persian...
The civilisational shield: Rebutting the architecture of chaos in Iran
In 2026, the global discourse on Iran remains trapped in a binary of “regime” versus “revolt,” a reductionist lens that ignores the profound civilisational and anti-imperialist currents defining the Persian state. Below is an analytical rebuttal of the “architecture of chaos” currently being deployed against Iran, written from a perspective that champions sovereignty over subversion. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran is once again the target of a coordinated campaign – a fusion of economic strangulation, psychological operations, and localised military provocations. To understand the current crisis is to understand that Iran is not merely a political actor; it is a civilisational state resisting the dying gasps of unipolar hegemony. Iran has witnessed multiple -
Head of Gaza’s administration committee announces ‘official’ start of work to run enclaveby MI on January 16, 2026Ali Shaath, head of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, said on Friday the body has “officially” begun work to manage the enclave, launching its activities from...
Head of Gaza’s administration committee announces ‘official’ start of work to run enclave
Ali Shaath, head of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, said on Friday the body has “officially” begun work to manage the enclave, launching its activities from Cairo after “a broad national consensus and formal authorization from Palestinian leadership.” Anadolu Agency reports. Speaking to Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News, Shaath said the committee’s formation followed wide Palestinian agreement and a leadership mandate, with international and US backing aimed at helping Palestinians emerge from the current crisis. Shaath said his appointment to head the committee rests on “solid legal and political foundations,” citing UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and a 20-point ceasefire plan put forward by US President Donald Trump. The committee is intended to serve as a vital -
Europe’s border policy on trial: The ERCI case ends in acquittal after seven yearsby MI on January 16, 2026On 15 January 2026, the Misdemeanours Court of Mytilene, Lesvos, delivered a verdict of acquittal in the case of Seán Binder, alongside 23 other rescue volunteers, concluding a legal process...
Europe’s border policy on trial: The ERCI case ends in acquittal after seven years
On 15 January 2026, the Misdemeanours Court of Mytilene, Lesvos, delivered a verdict of acquittal in the case of Seán Binder, alongside 23 other rescue volunteers, concluding a legal process that had been in progress for more than seven years. This case had become a symbol of the manner in which European border regimes exercise control over individuals through the utilisation of legal proceedings rather than achieving a conviction. Binder, an Irish national and former volunteer with Emergency Response Centre International (ERCI), was arrested on 21 August 2018 and held in pre-trial detention for a period in excess of 100 days. From 2018 to 2026, he was confronted with a series of charges under both Greek criminal law and national -
Glimmers of hope for those resisting Islamophobia and racism in Australiaby MI on January 16, 2026I have faced these few weeks with a heavy heart. Like many Australian Arab Muslims, I experienced the horror of the Bondi attack not simply as a single moment of...
Glimmers of hope for those resisting Islamophobia and racism in Australia
I have faced these few weeks with a heavy heart. Like many Australian Arab Muslims, I experienced the horror of the Bondi attack not simply as a single moment of fear, but as the latest shock to an already overwhelmed collective nervous system. So many of our responses have been shaped by the ongoing genocide in Gaza and exhaustion about the relentless suspicion we face here in Australia. An attack on any innocent life is an attack on our shared humanity. This is something most of us have been naming for more than two years. And we have been crying out for others to join us in recognising this awful fact. The violence of the Bondi attack did not arrive in a vacuum. -
Putin urges diplomatic push on Iran, Middle East in call with Israeli Prime Ministerby MI on January 16, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for stepping up political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the Middle East, including around Iran, in a phone call with Israeli...
Putin urges diplomatic push on Iran, Middle East in call with Israeli Prime Minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for stepping up political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the Middle East, including around Iran, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Putin outlined his “fundamental stance in favor of stepping up political and diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring the region’s stability and security,” according to a Kremlin statement. Noting that Putin and Netanyahu discussed the situation in the Middle East and the situation surrounding Iran, the statement said Moscow confirmed its readiness to continue undertaking mediation efforts and promote dialogue. “The Russian side confirmed its commitment to continuing making mediation efforts and promoting a constructive dialogue involving all concerned parties,” the statement said. It added that both -
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey seek regional defence pact amid fears of Israeli dominationby MI on January 16, 2026As Israel expands its bombing campaign across the Middle East, three regional powers, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are preparing to finalise a landmark defence agreement aimed at enhancing collective...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey seek regional defence pact amid fears of Israeli domination
As Israel expands its bombing campaign across the Middle East, three regional powers, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are preparing to finalise a landmark defence agreement aimed at enhancing collective security in a region increasingly destabilised by Israeli aggression and Western-backed militarism. The trilateral agreement, which has been in development for nearly a year, signals a potential shift in the regional security landscape. “The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey trilateral agreement is something that is already in pipeline,” Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Harraj, told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday. “The draft agreement is already available with us. The draft agreement is already with Saudi Arabia. The draft agreement is already available with Turkey. And all three countries are deliberating. -
Iran has arrested over 3,000 people in ongoing nationwide protests: State TVby MI on January 16, 2026As many as 3,000 people have been detained for allegedly hurting unrest or provoking demonstrations across Iran, state TV reported on Friday. The report cited a security source, who asked...
Iran has arrested over 3,000 people in ongoing nationwide protests: State TV
As many as 3,000 people have been detained for allegedly hurting unrest or provoking demonstrations across Iran, state TV reported on Friday. The report cited a security source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions, who claimed the details were involved in anti-government protests and were either affiliated with “terrorist groups” or defendant of aggravating events. Earlier, a separate tally by the Human Rights Activists News Agency, a US-based group unaffiliated with the Iranian government, said that the ongoing protests had led to the detention of over 19,000 people. In clashes that broke out during the protests, 2,677 people had lost their lives, the group added. Iranian authorities have so far not issued any statements on the total -
Growing concerns over UAE plan to expand geothermal investment in Indonesiaby MI on January 16, 2026Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made clear it intends to deepen its involvement in Indonesia’s geothermal sector. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, executives from Masdar, the UAE’s...
Growing concerns over UAE plan to expand geothermal investment in Indonesia
Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made clear it intends to deepen its involvement in Indonesia’s geothermal sector. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, executives from Masdar, the UAE’s state-owned renewable energy company, described geothermal as a strategic priority and highlighted Indonesia’s position as the world’s second-largest geothermal producer. Masdar framed the move as a natural extension of its commitment to Indonesia’s clean energy transition. That conclusion deserves reconsideration. For the UAE, expanding investment in Indonesian geothermal energy is a strategic misstep. The technology is increasingly associated with social conflict, long development timelines and uncertain returns. Meanwhile, Masdar already has a more effective, scalable and politically durable pathway in Indonesia: floating solar power paired with battery energy storage. Geothermal -
Israel, Arab allies urge Trump to delay any strike on Iran: Reportby MI on January 16, 2026Israel and several Arab partners have urged US President Donald Trump to hold off on any military strike against Iran, warning that an attack could trigger a wider regional conflict,...
Israel, Arab allies urge Trump to delay any strike on Iran: Report
Israel and several Arab partners have urged US President Donald Trump to hold off on any military strike against Iran, warning that an attack could trigger a wider regional conflict, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing senior US and regional officials, Anadolu Agency reports. According to the report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Trump during a Wednesday phone call to postpone any planned action, as Iran continues to face nationwide protests. The same day, Trump said he had received information from “very important sources on the other side” indicating that Iranian authorities had paused executions and stopped killing prosecutors, though US officials cautioned that military options remain under review. Netanyahu also spoke earlier this week with US -
Far-right Zionist group Betar to shut down New York operations following state probe into ‘campaign of violence’by MI on January 16, 2026The far-right Zionist organisation Betar has dissolved its New York operations following a damning investigation by the state attorney general that exposed a “campaign of violence, harassment and intimidation” targeting...
Far-right Zionist group Betar to shut down New York operations following state probe into ‘campaign of violence’
The far-right Zionist organisation Betar has dissolved its New York operations following a damning investigation by the state attorney general that exposed a “campaign of violence, harassment and intimidation” targeting Arab, Muslim and Jewish New Yorkers. Announced on Tuesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the settlement follows a 2025 probe into Betar USA, the American affiliate of the global Betar movement. The investigation uncovered multiple instances of physical assault, incitement and hate-fuelled intimidation, all reportedly carried out in the name of defending Israel. “My office’s investigation uncovered an alarming and illegal pattern of bias-motivated harassment and violence designed to terrorize communities and shut down lawful protest,” said James. ” This behavior is unacceptable, and it is not who we -
Former Arab League chief urges Cairo and Riyadh to act on regional risksby MI on January 16, 2026Former Arab League secretary-general Amr Moussa warned on Thursday that recent regional developments pose a strategic threat to Arab security, urging Egypt and Saudi Arabia to treat the situation with...
Former Arab League chief urges Cairo and Riyadh to act on regional risks
Former Arab League secretary-general Amr Moussa warned on Thursday that recent regional developments pose a strategic threat to Arab security, urging Egypt and Saudi Arabia to treat the situation with the utmost seriousness. Speaking at a symposium organised by the Boutros Boutros-Ghali Foundation for Peace, Moussa said the unfolding situation in the region should not be viewed as marginal, but rather as a direct and growing danger to Arab national security. He pointed in particular to Israel’s approach towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, calling it a highly dangerous development for the security of the Red Sea. Moussa recalled that Egypt had taken a strategic decision to close the strait during the October 1973 war, underlining its decisive role in shaping -
Argentina designates Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organisationsby MI on January 16, 2026Argentina has officially designated the Lebanese, Egyptian and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations, according to a statement issued by the presidency. In a post published on...
Argentina designates Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organisations
Argentina has officially designated the Lebanese, Egyptian and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations, according to a statement issued by the presidency. In a post published on the X platform and signed by Argentine President Javier Milei, the presidency said the decision followed coordination among several ministries and government agencies and was based on reports documenting what it described as the illegal activities of the listed entities. “The Presidency of the Republic announces that the government has designated the Lebanese, Egyptian and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations,” the statement said, without providing further details on the evidence cited. The move comes after a similar decision by the United States, whose administration under President -
“Real men go to Tehran” — The Zion-Con fantasy of regime change in Iranby MI on January 16, 2026“Anyone can go to Baghdad. Real men go to Tehran.” It is difficult to imagine a sentence that more perfectly distils the arrested adolescence of American neoconservatism. Equal parts locker-room...
“Real men go to Tehran” — The Zion-Con fantasy of regime change in Iran
“Anyone can go to Baghdad. Real men go to Tehran.” It is difficult to imagine a sentence that more perfectly distils the arrested adolescence of American neoconservatism. Equal parts locker-room bravado and imperial hallucination, the phrase belongs to the same intellectual ecosystem as Rambo sequels, Tom Clancy paperbacks, and the enduring belief that history naturally submits to men armed with air superiority and a television-ready talking point. The slogan has circulated for decades among Washington’s most aggressively incurious minds. Iraq was merely the appetizer. Tehran was always the entrée — the Everest of regime change, the final boss in a video game played by men who have never once paid the price of defeat. Iran is not different merely because -
Israel continues bombing Gaza despite launch of second ceasefire phaseby MI on January 16, 2026Israeli forces continued bombing and demolishing buildings in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, despite the announcement of the second phase of the ceasefire process, as casualties from ongoing attacks continued...
Israel continues bombing Gaza despite launch of second ceasefire phase
Israeli forces continued bombing and demolishing buildings in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, despite the announcement of the second phase of the ceasefire process, as casualties from ongoing attacks continued to rise. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the Israeli army has violated the ceasefire for the 97th consecutive day. The ministry said that two Palestinians were killed and five others injured over the past 24 hours, with additional victims believed to be trapped under rubble or lying in streets inaccessible to rescue teams. The ministry reported that the total death toll since the start of the Israeli offensive on 7th October 2023, has reached 71,441, with 171,329 wounded. Since the ceasefire came into effect on October 11, at -
Gaza clans warn Israel against harming Sheikh Hosni al-Mughni amid incitement campaignby MI on January 16, 2026Gaza’s clans have warned Israel against harming Sheikh Hosni al-Mughni, the general coordinator of the Higher Council for Tribal Affairs in the Gaza Strip, amid a “systematic Israeli incitement campaign”...
Gaza clans warn Israel against harming Sheikh Hosni al-Mughni amid incitement campaign
Gaza’s clans have warned Israel against harming Sheikh Hosni al-Mughni, the general coordinator of the Higher Council for Tribal Affairs in the Gaza Strip, amid a “systematic Israeli incitement campaign” targeting him. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the council said Israeli authorities had launched a “frenzied” campaign of incitement against Sheikh Hosni al-Mughni, also known as Abu Salman, across multiple platforms. The statement said the campaign included the dissemination of false accusations and public death threats, led by accounts and individuals linked to Israeli security agencies. According to the statement, the so-called “Avichai Network” and other accounts associated with Israel initiated the incitement campaign in response to Sheikh al-Mughni’s national positions. The council said the campaign had escalated -
Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home near Jericho amid rising West Bank attacksby MI on January 16, 2026Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home on Thursday in the Al-Murashahat area near Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, northwest of Jericho, in the eastern West Bank, completely destroying the...
Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home near Jericho amid rising West Bank attacks
Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home on Thursday in the Al-Murashahat area near Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, northwest of Jericho, in the eastern West Bank, completely destroying the property. The house belongs to the Mleihat (Kaabneh) family. The Al-Baydar Human Rights Organization said the attack caused fear and panic among family members and nearby residents, amid an escalation of repeated assaults targeting Bedouin communities in the area. The group said the attacks form part of a systematic policy of intimidation aimed at forcibly displacing residents from their land. Al-Baydar added that the arson was part of a broader pattern of settler violence against Palestinians and their property, and called for immediate protection for residents and accountability for those -
Gaza records 2,600 abortions, 220 pregnancy-related deaths, 1,460 premature birthsby MI on January 16, 2026A recent human rights report has revealed that the Israeli war on Gaza is affecting not only the immediate humanitarian situation but also the future of the Palestinian population. Birth...
Gaza records 2,600 abortions, 220 pregnancy-related deaths, 1,460 premature births
A recent human rights report has revealed that the Israeli war on Gaza is affecting not only the immediate humanitarian situation but also the future of the Palestinian population. Birth rates have fallen to unprecedented levels, maternal and new-born deaths have sharply increased, and the reproductive healthcare system has almost completely collapsed. The British newspaper The Guardian cited human rights reports showing that birth rates in Gaza have dropped by 41 per cent, while abortion and premature births are on the rise. The reports describe this as a policy of “reproductive violence” aimed at preventing Palestinians from having children, which under international law could be considered an act of genocide. According to two reports by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) -
The predicament of the Islamic Republic: Why 2026 is differentby MI on January 16, 2026By January 2026, “cumulative erosion” will begin to characterize Iran’s Islamic Republic, defying the classical rhythms of reform and repression. Though the Rial’s collapse ignited the protest movement within Tehran’s...
The predicament of the Islamic Republic: Why 2026 is different
By January 2026, “cumulative erosion” will begin to characterize Iran’s Islamic Republic, defying the classical rhythms of reform and repression. Though the Rial’s collapse ignited the protest movement within Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, this nationwide mass revolt is characteristic of a crisis encompassing financial bankruptcy, ecological “Day Zero” projections, and a generational shift that has rendered its ideological scaffolding irrelevant. The generative power of “horizonless” The horizonless generation of Gen Z. leads the current wave of mobilization. Unlike the 2009 Green Wave, which aimed to enhance the Republican character of the state, or the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, which aimed to uproot cultural pillars, the current 2026 mutiny has a brutal, matter-of-fact pragmatism. For a generation in which 90% of
