May 22, 2026

U.S. Threatens Visa Action Against Palestinian UN Ambassador

The U.S. is considering revoking the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations. This threat follows the Palestinian ambassador to the U.N., Riyad Mansour, pursuing a vice president role at the U.N. General Assembly. The U.S. State Department has instructed diplomats in Jerusalem to apply pressure on Palestinian officials to drop Mansour’s bid. […]

May 22, 2026

International Backlash Against Israeli Minister Over Gaza Flotilla Videos

Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, faced widespread criticism on Wednesday after sharing videos of detained activists from a flotilla challenging the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. The footage captures Ben-Gvir amidst approximately 430 detainees, featuring activists restrained with hands bound and kneeling with heads down at Ashdod port and aboard a ship. […]

May 22, 2026

Israeli Security Minister Sparks Controversy with Video

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir recently stirred international controversy by posting a video online. The footage shows him smiling in front of zip-tied detainees from a Gaza flotilla, drawing widespread criticism. In the video, a woman can be heard shouting, “Free free Palestine,” moments before an Israeli security officer forcefully subdues her. The incident occurs […]

May 21, 2026

Military Fraternity Running Iran Has Long History of Hard-Line Positions

Decision making in Iran is heavily influenced by a select group, predominantly associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). This small, elite cadre is composed mainly of current or former senior commanders, who have shaped the nation’s hard-line stance over decades. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader for 37 years, was killed in an […]