US Vice President JD Vance accused Israeli officials and allied influencers of trying to undermine diplomacy and prolong the war against Iran.

‘Go to Hell’: JD Vance Accuses Israeli Officials of Trying to Prolong Iran War

Iranian officials said Tehran faces an existential conflict with the United States, warning that continued US violations undermine diplomatic understandings.

Ghalibaf Warns of ‘Existential War’ as US Escalation Threatens Diplomacy

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The United States granted the UAE expanded access to advanced AI technology after Abu Dhabi supported Washington’s aggression on Iran.

UAE Rewarded with US AI Chips after Joining Military Aggression on Iran – WSJ

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Maariv columnist Avi Ashkenazi warned that Netanyahu has lost control and is driving Israel toward institutional, security and moral collapse.

‘Netanyahu Lost the Brakes’: Maariv Warns Israel Is Heading toward Systemic Collapse

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: More than 30 civilians and seven Iranian soldiers were killed in new US attacks as Tehran accused Washington of systematic aggression at the UN.

First Direct Strike on Army: US Kills Dozens as Tehran Documents 42 Violations

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli attacks killed at least 16 Palestinians, including children, women and police officers, as Israel’s genocide continued despite the ceasefire.

Family Wiped Out, Police Targeted: Israel’s Genocide Claims 16 More Lives

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: US attacks struck civilian infrastructure in Iran as Tehran expanded missile and drone operations against American military facilities across the region.

US Targets Iranian Infrastructure as IRGC Expands Operation Nasr 2

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Historian Ilan Pappé examines the historical evolution of Zionism, arguing that its current brutality reflects a deep structural crisis rather than enduring strength.

Ilan Pappé: The Crisis of Zionism and the Future of Palestine – EXCLUSIVE

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Ultimately, it appears as if the Iranians are not taking any chances and are being proactive, which has been reflected in the scale of their strikes on US assets in the region.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Preparing for Regional Escalation: Iran Appears to Be Pre-Empting the US’ Attack Strategy

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Amid the sounds of children’s voices and bursts of laughter, Majd al-Midana, known among the children as ‘Uncle Majood’, works tirelessly to create a space of joy and hope using the simplest of tools.

Read the latest article by Shaimaa Eid, reporting from war-ravaged Gaza.

A Circus Tent amid the Rubble: A Safe Space for Gaza’s War Weary Children

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel’s parliament approved protections for ultra-Orthodox draft evaders as military officials warned of severe personnel and equipment shortages.

Key Developments

• The Knesset approved legislation temporarily shielding tens of thousands of Haredi draft evaders from arrest and prosecution.
• Israeli Army Radio reported reserve units are suffering from severe manpower shortages and shortages of combat-ready tanks.
• Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir criticized the legislation, saying it contradicts the military’s operational needs.

Israel Shields Haredi Draft Dodgers, Army Warns Reserve Forces Near ‘Collapse’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli strike targeted a police post in Jabaliya, killing the camp’s police chief and seven other Palestinians.

Key Developments

• An Israeli strike hit a police post in the Al-Falouja area west of Jabaliya refugee camp.
• Col. Mohammed Marwan Salem, director of Jabaliya’s police station, was among those killed.
• Several police officers, a woman and civilians visiting the station were also killed or wounded.

Massacre in Northern Gaza: Police Chief among Eight Killed in Israeli Strike

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An American philanthropist was arrested in Spain on a US extradition request, with relatives stating that this is political persecution over his support for Palestine.

US Seeks Extradition of Pro-Palestine Donor: Family Denounces ‘Political Persecution’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz praised Gaza’s destruction as deliberate policy while unveiling plans for three new settlement outposts.

Key Developments

• Israel Katz said Gaza’s devastation gave him “a good feeling” during a tour of northern Gaza.
• He described the destruction as the result of a “deliberate policy” aimed at eliminating threats.
• Katz announced plans to establish three military-linked Nahal settlement outposts in northern Gaza.
• The proposal signals renewed Israeli efforts to restore a permanent presence in parts of Gaza evacuated in 2005.

‘Destroyed Gaza Gives Me a Good Feeling’: Katz Plans New Gaza Settlements

Israel approved a $2.3 billion settlement expansion plan, including 12,000 new housing units across the occupied West Bank.

Key Developments

• Israel signed an 8.5 billion-shekel ($2.3 billion) agreement to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
• The plan includes approximately 12,000 new housing units and major infrastructure projects.
• Israeli officials described the agreement as a step toward “changing the face of the region.”

‘Giant Step’: Israel Launches $2.3 Billion Settlement Expansion Plan

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied reports alleging Mossad recruitment and house arrest, calling the accusations entirely fabricated.

Key Developments

• Ahmadinejad rejected a report alleging Israel’s Mossad sought to recruit him and viewed him as a future Iranian leader.
• His office dismissed reports that he is under house arrest, describing them as fabricated.
• The allegations originated in a New York Times report citing unnamed American and Iranian officials.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Breaks Silence on Mossad Recruitment Claims

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The United States launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran expanded retaliatory attacks against US military positions.

Key Developments

• A Palestinian died from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on Al-Qadisiyah camp west of Khan Yunis.
• Israeli occupation forces targeted homes, displacement tents and carried out demolitions across Gaza on Tuesday.
• Gaza’s Health Ministry said 1,109 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect.

One Palestinian Dies of Wounds as Israeli Attacks Persist across Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The United States launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran expanded retaliatory attacks against US military positions.

Key Developments

• US forces carried out fresh strikes across southern Iran, targeting areas around the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced new missile and drone attacks on US facilities in Bahrain and Jordan.
• Tehran said the operations were part of its response to continued American attacks on Iranian territory and infrastructure.

US Launches Third Night of Strikes on Iran: Tehran Expands Retaliatory Operations

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: War is a ravenous creature. It keeps no appointments and grants no walls the chance to bid farewell to those who built their lives within them.

Read the literary reportage by Hani al-Salmy, reporting from war-ravaged Gaza.

​​Why Did You Leave the Horse Alone? A Literary Reportage from Gaza