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Iran nuclear program

Iran’s Foreign Minister has downplayed the Western countries’ propaganda hype about reactivating the 2015 nuclear agreement’s so-called snapback mechanism. Abbas Araghchi says the reinstatement of the expired UN sanctions against Iran will not harm the country’s economy more than what has already been done. Araghchi said Iran presented a fairly logical proposal to the US and its allies to block the snapback mechanism, but it was rejected by them. He emphasized that a possible resumption of talks with the US and the European countries would depend on their confidence-building measures, and the introduction of a balanced and fair mechanism for both sides. Araghchi stressed that Iran’s firm red line in any talks is the rights of the nation, particularly the nuclear enrichment right, from which Tehran will never withdraw. The top diplomat also warned that Iran is ready to take reciprocal measures if its ships are inspected under the pretext of reactivation of the expired UN sanctions.

Gaza ceasefire day 3

Several Palestinian civilians have lost their lives in fresh Israeli attacks, three days after a truce agreement between Hamas and the regime entered into force. However, the ceasefire seems to be largely holding and the withdrawal of Israeli forces continues in line with the agreement. According to local sources, the bodies of more than 150 Palestinians arrived at Gaza’s hospitals on Saturday, 121 of whom were recovered from under the rubble. Meanwhile, one civilian was killed in an Israeli drone attack, north of the southern city of Khan Yunis. Three more Palestinians died of wounds they had previously sustained. The Health Ministry also announced that 463 Palestinians have died due to famine and malnutrition during the war, including 157 children. On Saturday, rescue teams reported that around 9,500 Palestinians remain missing in Gaza, even after the ceasefire. The death toll from the Israeli genocide stands at over 67,680, with more than 170,000 others injured.

Anti-Netanyahu protests

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv for another weekly rally and to voice their opposition to the Israeli prime minister’s handling of the Gaza war. The new protest came a few days after the first phase of a ceasefire deal in Gaza entered into force. The rally was addressed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The protesters booed Benjamin Netanyahu and chanted slogans against him when Witkoff thanked him for the truce. Many protesters blamed Netanyahu for waging the war on Gaza and prolonging it to protect his own political interests. Netanyahu’s critics say stronger leadership could have freed the Israeli captives sooner. According to the agreement, after Israeli captives are released, the regime will free 250 Palestinians serving long jail terms, and 1,700 detainees abducted during the Gaza war. The protesters also called on the regime to let more aid enter Gaza to help the Palestinians rebuild their lives.

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