PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Ramzy Baroud joined Katie Halper to examine Gaza after 1,000 days of genocide, Palestinian resilience, resistance, and international solidarity.

Baroud on Katie Halper: ‘Gaza Will Emerge Stronger’ after 1,000 Days of Genocide

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Former Palestinian prisoner Maher Younis, who spent 40 years in Israeli prisons before his 2023 release, has died aged 68.

Key Developments

• Former prisoner Maher Younis died following a sudden illness at the age of 68.
• Israel imprisoned him for 40 consecutive years before releasing him in January 2023.
• During his imprisonment he lost family members, earned a university degree and became a symbol of Palestinian steadfastness.

‘Companion of a Lifetime’: Maher Younis Dies after Spending 40 Years in Israeli Prisons

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli minister has become the first official to publicly acknowledge the UAE’s role in helping Israel confront Iranian attacks.

Key Takeaways

• Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev appeared to officially confirm UAE assistance against Iranian missile attacks.
• Her remarks represent the first public acknowledgment by an Israeli official of cooperation previously reported in the media.
• According to reports, Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery and military personnel to the UAE during the conflict.

‘UAE is Helping Us’: Israeli Minister Confirms Iron Dome Transfer to UAE

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran reaffirmed support for Palestine and pledged to pursue an end to the war in Lebanon during meetings with Hamas and Hezbollah.

Key Developments

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Hamas and Hezbollah delegations during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies.
• Tehran reaffirmed that support for the Palestinian cause remains unchanged.
• Araghchi said Iran is working to end the war in Lebanon and the Israeli occupation.
• The meetings took place amid one of the largest state ceremonies in Iran’s modern history.

‘Source of Pride’: Iran Uses Khamenei Funeral to Reaffirm Support for Palestine, Lebanon

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Millions gathered in Tehran for funeral prayers over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking one of the largest public commemorations in Iran’s history.

Key Developments

• Millions attended funeral prayers at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla.
• Senior Iranian leaders and foreign delegations from more than 100 countries joined the ceremony.
• Funeral prayers were led by Sheikh Jaafar Sobhani before military honors for Khamenei.
• The six-day mourning period will conclude with Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad.

Iran’s Historic Farewell: Millions Attend Funeral Prayer for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Lawyers and Physicians for Human Rights warned that detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya faces an imminent threat to his life.

Key Developments

• Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s lawyer said the detained Gaza doctor showed severe injuries and signs of physical and psychological collapse.
• Abu Safiya said he has been repeatedly beaten and denied adequate medical treatment since being transferred to the ‘Rekefet’ unit.
• Physicians for Human Rights demanded urgent independent medical access and an investigation into his detention conditions.

‘This is the End’: Doctor Abu Safiya Fears He Will Be Killed in Israeli Prison

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Hind Rajab Foundation said legal action and grassroots pressure prompted Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to cancel a planned visit to New York.

Key Developments

• HRF said Ben-Gvir canceled his New York trip following legal complaints and advocacy campaigns.
• The organization recently asked US authorities to investigate him over alleged war crimes, genocide, and incitement.
• HRF said the cancellation demonstrates that legal accountability efforts are beginning to affect Israeli officials’ international travel.

‘No Safe Haven’: HRF Says Ben-Gvir Scraps New York Trip after Legal Action

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: I recently had the chance to send a message to the President of Ireland, Her Excellency Catherine Connolly.

My objective was to center the voices of truly representative Palestinians and allow them to speak for themselves, unfiltered and directly to a head of state.

What follows below are the raw, unedited messages from Gazans themselves.

Read the latest editorial by Ramzy Baroud.

Right to Breathe: Unfiltered Messages from Gaza to President Catherine Connolly

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Gaza is hell created on earth and announced in advance by the whey-faced Lucifer called the prime minister of Israel when he called for the destruction of Amalek.

Read the latest article by Professor Jeremy Salt.

The Demons Who Turned Gaza into a Medieval Woodcut of the Apocalypse

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: How can a nation observe a quarter millennium of its own sovereignty while arming and systematically depriving sovereignty and human rights to people across the Middle East?

Read the latest article by Dr. M. Reza Behnam

The United States at 250: An Ode or Goad?

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A report says Israeli intelligence rejected pressure from Netanyahu’s office to declare Iran’s nuclear program completely destroyed after last year’s war.

Key Developments

• Yedioth Ahronoth says Netanyahu’s office sought intelligence backing for claims Iran’s nuclear program was destroyed.
• Intelligence officials reportedly refused, saying available evidence did not support the conclusion.
• Israeli scientists allegedly rejected an initial draft they described as “heavily distorted.”

Israeli Intelligence Refused to Endorse Netanyahu’s Iran Nuclear Narrative – Report

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli military investigation says years of intelligence on Hamas were misread, leaving Israel unprepared for the October 7 attack.

Key Developments

• The head of the “Jericho Wall” inquiry acknowledged a deep intelligence and conceptual failure.
• Israeli intelligence possessed information on Hamas plans dating back to 2016.
• Investigators say the military remained convinced Hamas was deterred despite mounting evidence.

‘We Didn’t Understand Hamas’: Israeli Probe Reveals Long-Term Intelligence Failure

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli attacks killed seven Palestinians in Gaza over 48 hours, as nine more bodies were recovered from rubble.

Key Developments

• Gaza’s Health Ministry said seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks over the past 48 hours.
• Nine bodies were recovered from beneath the rubble during the same period.
• The ‘ceasefire’ death toll has risen to 1,066, with 3,445 wounded.

Seven Palestinians Killed, Nine Bodies Recovered amid Israeli Attacks on Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Former members of Israeli-backed militias in Gaza describe recruitment through aid promises, coercion and abuse after leaving the groups.

Key Developments

• Quds News Network published testimonies from individuals it identified as former militia members.
• Witnesses say recruits were lured with jobs, salaries and humanitarian assistance.
• Former members claimed they were later assigned to operations supporting Israeli forces.
• Interviewees said torture and intimidation were used against those attempting to leave.

‘Death is Easier than Betrayal’: Former Members Detail Life inside Israeli-Backed Militias

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Egypt reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time, with coach Hossam Hassan dedicating the historic victory to Palestine.

Key Developments

• Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to reach the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time.
• Head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the historic victory to the Palestinian people.
• Celebrations erupted across Egypt as the Pharaohs set up a last-16 clash with Argentina.
• Palestinians in Gaza have supported Egypt throughout its World Cup campaign despite the ongoing genocide.

‘This Is for Palestine’: Egypt Makes World Cup History, Sets Up Messi Clash

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:Millions gathered in Tehran alongside international delegations as Iran began the second day of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Key Developments

• Millions gathered in Tehran for the second day of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• Delegations from more than 100 countries attended the ceremonies, according to Iranian officials.
• The six-day funeral is expected to draw between 15 and 20 million participants.
• Iranian media reported that Washington unsuccessfully pressured countries not to attend.

Millions Fill Tehran as World Leaders Defy Pressure to Honor Khamenei