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Dismissing US-Israeli threats

Hamas has rejected threats from the US and Israel over the release of Israeli captives, insisting that Israel must fully comply with the ceasefire deal for any release to proceed. The group said in statement that Israel failed to implement several provisions of the agreement and called on the regime to adhere to the agreed humanitarian protocol. Hamas statement comes amid new efforts by mediators Qatar and Egypt to salvage the fragile ceasefire deal. Hamas said mediators have assured it that efforts are underway to pressure Israel into upholding the ceasefire terms. A Hamas delegation, led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, arrived in Cairo today to discuss the agreement with mediators. Hamas said Monday it would postpone the next captive release due to Israel’s failure to meet its commitments under the agreement. 73 Israeli captives still remain in Gaza, including 35 the Israeli military says are dead.

South Africa Israel genocide case

South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, has affirmed that there is "no chance" the country will withdraw its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. This comes despite threats from US President Donald Trump. Lamola says that standing by South Africa’s principles sometimes has consequences, but the country remains firm that this is important for the world, and the rule of law. The ICJ has imposed emergency measures on Israel to limit harm while awaiting a final ruling. South Africa initiated the case in 2023, accusing Israel of genocide during its war against the Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, in Gaza, which Israel denies. In retaliation, Trump signed an executive order to halt foreign aid or assistance to South Africa. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed his discontent with South Africa's policies, opting to skip a G20 meeting in the country. The potential loss of tariff-free access to US markets under the African Growth and Opportunity Act would severely impact the country's economy, particularly the agricultural sector.

Iran's defensive power

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed Iran’s defensive power, calling for further advancements in the military domain. Ayatollah Khamenei said the country’s defensive power is well-known today, adding that friends are proud of the power while enemies are fearful of that. He made the remarks in a meeting with scientists, experts and officials working in the country’s defense industry sector. The leader called on the officials not to contend themselves only with the current advancements and continue working for more improvements. Ayatollah Khamenei also pointed to mass rallies held across the country two days ago to commemorate the victory of the Islamic Revolution. He described the rallies as one of the most prominent and significant celebrations of the revolution. The Leader underlined that, despite the barrage of propaganda and threats from the enemies of the nation, Iranians declared their message of unity to the world and demonstrated their identity, strength and character to everyone. 

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