PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Yemen’s Ansarallah said its air defenses confronted Saudi warplanes attempting to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa.

Key Developments

• Yemen’s Ansarallah said it launched surface-to-air missiles at Saudi warplanes near Sanaa.
• The military stated that the Saudi aircraft withdrew, allowing an Iranian civilian plane to land.
• Sanaa warned future airspace violations would trigger attacks on Saudi airports and strategic infrastructure.

Ansarallah Says It Repelled Saudi Jets Trying to Block Iran Flight

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli drone killed a Palestinian child collecting water in Gaza City as Israeli attacks continued across the Strip despite the ceasefire.

Key Developments

• An Israeli quadcopter killed one child and wounded another in Gaza City’s Old City.
• The children were reportedly collecting water when the drone dropped a bomb.
• Israeli shelling, gunfire, and demolition operations continued across the Gaza Strip.

Child Killed While Collecting Water in Israeli Drone Strike on Gaza City

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran and Oman finalized a Hormuz navigation mechanism as Tehran insisted Gulf security must remain free of US involvement.

Key Developments

• Iran says a Hormuz navigation mechanism agreed with Oman is entering implementation.
• Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States will have no role in administering the strait.
• Tehran will coordinate implementation with other Gulf littoral states.

Iran, Oman Finalize Hormuz Deal, Exclude US from Strait’s Future

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: US officials reportedly feared Israel would assassinate senior Iranian negotiators, prompting Washington to warn Tehran through regional intermediaries.

Key Developments

• US officials reportedly feared Israel would target Iran’s chief negotiators during ongoing peace talks.
• Washington used regional intermediaries to warn Tehran about possible assassination attempts.
• Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf were believed to be potential Israeli targets.

Kill the Negotiators? US Feared Israeli Plot Would Sink Iran Peace Talks – NYT

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: US Representative Rashida Tlaib renewed calls to halt military aid to Israel as the war on Gaza reached its 1,000th day.

Key Developments

• Rashida Tlaib reiterated that Israel’s war on Gaza is an “ongoing genocide.”
• She called for a full US arms embargo and accountability for those responsible.
• Her remarks come amid growing congressional disputes over US military support for Israel.

1,000 Days of Genocide Demand ‘FullArms Embargo’ on Israel – Tlaib

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel has approved plans for 13 new illegal settlements, prompting warnings that the move will further fragment the occupied West Bank.

Key Developments

• Israel’s Security Cabinet approved plans to establish 13 new illegal settlements in the central occupied West Bank.
• Palestinian officials said the expansion aims to isolate occupied East Jerusalem and deepen fragmentation of Palestinian territory.
• The first phase includes four to six new settlements and the legalization of existing settlement outposts.
• Palestinian researchers say settlement outposts have expanded at an unprecedented pace over the past three years.

Israel Approves 13 New Illegal Settlements, Deepening West Bank Fragmentation

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli soldier was seriously wounded during a close-range confrontation in southern Lebanon as the resistance fighter reportedly escaped capture.

Key Developments

• Israeli army admitted one soldier was seriously wounded during a clash in Bint Jbeil.
• Three Israeli soldiers were injured after a resistance fighter opened fire inside a building.
• Israeli warplanes bombed the site while troops launched a search operation for the fighter.

Close-Quarters Battle in Bint Jbeil Leaves Three Israeli Soldiers Wounded

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: With millions expected and delegations from around the world arriving in Tehran, Iran is transforming Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral into a powerful display of national unity.

Key Developments

• Iran expects millions of mourners during six days of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• Delegations from nearly 100 countries are expected to attend official ceremonies in Tehran.
• Iranian officials say the funeral will demonstrate the country’s unity and resilience following Khamenei’s assassination.
• The ceremonies coincide with Muharram and will extend from Tehran to Iraq before concluding in Mashhad.

Khamenei Farewell to Draw Millions in Iran’s Biggest Show of Unity

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: At least four Palestinians were killed in Khan Yunis as Israeli occupation forces continued airstrikes, shelling, and demolitions across Gaza despite the ceasefire.

Key Developments

• Four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on a displacement tent in Al-Mawasi.
• Israeli occupation forces carried out at least 14 new ceasefire violations across Gaza on Friday.
• The death toll since the ceasefire took effect has risen to 1,053 Palestinians.

Four Killed in Al-Mawasi Strike as Israel Records New Ceasefire Violations

Iran has been severely impacted by the widespread consumption of a distorted and overwhelmingly negative narrative.

Read the latest article by Dr. Reza Behnam.

Iran: When When the Veil, the Beard and the Bomb are Stripped away

If over 80% of Democratic voters hold an unfavorable opinion of Israel, the data is not ambiguous. The base has moved. The party leadership has not.

Read the latest article by Jamal Kanj.

Democratic Primaries Reveal What the DNC Autopsy Buried

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran announced preparations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral as senior officials warned the US, Israel and Gulf states against further escalation.

Key Developments

• Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf urged Iranians to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
• Iran expects delegations from around 100 countries and says more than one million people have registered to attend.
• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US dominance is the main source of regional instability.
• Iran’s UN envoy warned Gulf states that the US military presence brings “destruction, not security.”

‘We Must Rise’: Iran Awaits Khamenei Funeral as Officials Issue Regional Warning

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Iranian political scientist has sued FIFA for $1 billion, alleging discrimination against Iran during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Key Developments

• Iranian political scientist Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi filed a $1 billion lawsuit against FIFA and President Gianni Infantino.
• The complaint alleges Iran was denied a legitimate winning goal against Egypt and subjected to discriminatory treatment throughout the tournament.
• The lawsuit follows earlier complaints by Iran’s football federation over visa denials, travel restrictions and unequal treatment.

Iranian Scholar Takes FIFA to Court over World Cup ‘Double Standards’

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: As fans raise Palestinian flags across World Cup stadiums, Gaza’s sporting community is mourning yet another athlete killed by Israel.

World Cup Cheers, Gaza Graves: Inside Israel’s War on Palestinian Sport

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Seven Palestinians were wounded in an Israeli drone strike in central Gaza as the enclave marked 1,000 days of Israel’s genocide.

Key Developments

• Seven Palestinians were wounded in an Israeli drone strike on Nuseirat refugee camp.
• Gaza’s death toll has risen to 73,074 since October 2023, according to health authorities.
• New official figures highlight the scale of destruction after 1,000 days of Israel’s war.

Israeli Strike Wounds Seven as Gaza Marks 1,000 Days of War