Author: Steven Sahiounie

Borrell: We Must Press Israel to End the War in the Middle East Josep Borrell, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief, stated that the cost of the absence of peace in the Middle East is exorbitant and intolerable, calling for pressure on Israel to stop the war in the region. Borrell emphasized that the conflict in the Middle East has international implications, and the international community cannot remain passive. He noted that the number of casualties in Lebanon is very high, with airstrikes killing over 3,500 people. He added that Lebanon is on the brink of collapse, with dozens of villages…

Pedersen Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon to Protect Syria from Regional Escalation The UN Envoy for Syrian Settlement, Geir Pedersen, emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting the importance of preventing Syria from being dragged into the escalating conflict in the region, which has reached a critical juncture. Pedersen stated in a media briefing in Damascus following discussions with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad: “It is evident that we have all reached a very critical moment in the region, and I believe we are all closely monitoring what is happening in Gaza and…

Urgent Meeting of the Arab League to Discuss Israeli Threats Against Iraq In light of recent developments in the Middle East, an emergency meeting of the Arab League was held to discuss Israeli threats against Iraq. The meeting, which brought together the permanent representatives, was in response to an Iraqi request to address the Israeli threats aimed at escalating tensions in the region. In recent years, Iraq has seen an increase in armed attacks and terrorist activities linked, in one way or another, to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some journalistic sources and security reports have pointed to Israeli involvement in these…

Calls for the International Court to Use “Interpol” for Arresting “Netanyahu” and “Gallant” Following the issuance of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court against the Israeli Prime Minister “Benjamin Netanyahu” and his former Defense Minister “Yoav Gallant,” the Arab Organization for Human Rights in the UK has welcomed the decision. They considered it a first step towards eradicating the culture of impunity that political leaders and military commanders in the occupation government have enjoyed for decades, thanks to unlimited support from the United States and other countries. They also called upon the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to…

The Iranian Nuclear Issue Cannot be Resolved with Phony Confrontations The Chinese envoy to international organizations in Vienna called for avoiding confrontation regarding Iran’s nuclear program during a meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency. “Li Sang” stated at the Board of Governors meeting: “Beijing welcomes cooperation between Iran and the IAEA in resolving the remaining security issues.” Furthermore, he mentioned that China highly values the positive interactions between the IAEA Director General “Rafael Grossi” and the Iranian side, as well as the positive outcomes achieved during Grossi’s meeting with Iran last week. He added:…

Peskov: No Military Draft Considered Due to High Voluntary Enlistment Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesperson, has confirmed that the authorities are not considering any form of military conscription, given the substantial number of volunteers and the benefits and wages offered to those volunteering for military operations in Ukraine. Peskov noted that hundreds of men are volunteering daily for the military operation, negating any need for a draft or mandatory call-up for service. The Russian Ministry of Defense provides extensive social benefits to volunteers and their families, which include, among the highest pay in the country, free apartments, free university admission…

Steven Sahiounie , journalist and political commentator Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had though the was far, far above the law, and that regardless of whether Joe Biden, or Donald Trump held the Oval Office, he would be safe. But, now he is at risk of serving time in prison either in The Hague, or in Israel. He needs a hiding place, and Washington, DC might be his best bet. On November 21, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously issued two decisions rejecting challenges by the State of Israel. The court also issued warrants of arrest for Netanyahu and…

Egypt and Iran Discuss Regional Tensions in Lebanon and Gaza Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday to address pressing regional developments, primarily in Lebanon and Gaza. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the discussions in a statement posted on its official Facebook page, highlighting Egypt’s concerns over escalating tensions in the region. Egypt Expresses Concern Over Escalation Minister Abdel Aty voiced Egypt’s deep concern about the ongoing regional escalations, urging restraint and emphasizing the need for immediate de-escalation. Focus on Gaza Regarding Gaza, Abdel Aty underscored the…

Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Beirut in Escalation with Hezbollah Israeli airstrikes hit southern Beirut on Thursday, targeting Hezbollah strongholds in a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict. This comes after warnings issued by Israel to residents to evacuate. The strikes followed Hezbollah’s unprecedented claim of targeting a military airbase in southern Israel as the open confrontation between the two sides continues into its second month. Three Waves of Airstrikes The National News Agency of Lebanon reported three separate waves of Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut since dawn on Thursday. This followed a brief lull in hostilities since early Tuesday, coinciding…

Changing Dynamics of Warfare: A Growing Risk of Nuclear Escalation In a dramatic shift in the ongoing conflict, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time, targeting Ukraine. The launch was in retaliation for Ukraine’s use of U.S. and British long-range missiles with the approval of President Joe Biden. The RS-26 Rubezh ICBM, fired from Astrakhan, reached its target in Dnipro in under five minutes. The missile reportedly carried six independent warheads, capable of delivering devastating damage. While these warheads were conventionally armed, each could potentially carry nuclear payloads, underscoring the growing risks in the conflict. Russia’s…