Tens of Thousands Rally in Indonesia to Support Palestine
TEHRAN – Tens of thousands of Indonesians protested Sunday against the US decision to recognize Jerusalem (al-Quds) as Israel’s capital, the latest show of support for the Palestinians in the country with the world’s largest Muslim population. The rally was organized by the top Islamic authority the Indonesian Ulema Council and supported by the government […]
UNSC to consider Palestine-drafted resolution on US decision on al-Quds
The UN Security Council will consider a Palestine-drafted resolution over the recent US decision to recognize al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the Israeli regime’s capital on Monday. The UN Security Council will discuss the situation around al-Quds on Monday, including a Palestine-drafted resolution over the recent US decision to recognize the city as the Israeli regime’s capital, […]
New Intifada to Make Headway in Palestine: Iran’s President
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani voiced support for the Palestinian nation in the battle against Israeli occupation, saying the new Intifada (uprising) in response to US recognition of al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the capital of Israel would lead to restoration of Palestinians’ rights. In a telephone conversation with Chairman of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh […]
Riyadh advancing Israeli interests, Palestinian officials worry
Palestinian officials have expressed worry that Saudi Arabia is forgoing important Palestinian rights as it acts behind the scenes to advance a United States “grand bargain” over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that heavily favors Israel. Four Palestinian officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity on Friday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman had communicated a proposal […]
Iranians deplore recognition of al-Quds as Israel’s capital
TEHRAN – Senior Iranian political and religious figures have condemned a declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump designating a-Quds (Jerusalem) as the capital of the Zionist regime, saying it endorses the Zionist regime’s continued violation of Palestinian rights. Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi said on Thursday that Trump’s action was “an […]
US al-Quds move aimed at legalizing Palestine’s occupation
A senior Iranian diplomat says a decision by US President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s “capital” is aimed at legitimizing the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestine. “Occupation of the Palestinian land lies at the root of all crises in our region and any action to deny the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, […]
Iran’s Shamkhani Calls Holy Quds ‘Inseparable Part of Palestine’
TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned against the repercussions of the US decision to recognize al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime and said the holy city is an inseparable part of Palestine. In remarks released on Wednesday, Shamkhani denounced Washington’s move as a provocative measure against […]
Iran’s UN envoy: Israeli occupation of Palestine source of Middle East conflicts
Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo says Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories is the origin of all problems in the Middle East. “The Israeli occupation of the Palestinian lands is the core… of all conflicts in the Middle East. The injustice has been continuing for more than seven decades, exacerbated through Israeli expansionist […]
NAM voices support for Palestine’s bid for full UN membership
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has reaffirmed support for the full membership of the state of Palestine in the United Nations, saying the oppressed Palestinian nation should be given its rightful place in the world community. In a Wednesday statement issued on behalf of the NAM, Es’haq Al-e-Habib, Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, said […]
Iran appreciates S Africa’s stance on Palestine
TEHRAN – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament said Iran was grateful of positive positions taken by South Africa for restoring rights of Palestinian people. Ali Larijani made the remarks on Saturday morning in Tehran at a joint press conference with Baleka Mbete, Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa. “The visit has created great […]