Israel summons Turkish envoy over half-mast salute for Hamas leader

Israel’s Foreign Ministry summoned the deputy Turkish ambassador for a reprimand after Turkey’s embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flag to half-mast in response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, Reuters reported. Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Tel Aviv does not tolerate expression of mourning for Haniyeh.  Turkish

Hezbollah vows ‘impactful’ response to commander’s killing

Hezbollah’s deputy chief said the Lebanese resistance movement and its allies are destined to win against the “evil” forces they are confronting. Speaking to Al-Manar TV, Sheikh Naim Qassem pledged a “present, important and impactful” response to the killing of commander Fuad Shukr, who was assassinated in an Israeli air raid on Tuesday.  منبع

Iranians bid historic farewell to ‘dear guest’ Ismail Haniyeh 

TEHRAN– Thousands of Iranian citizens poured into the streets of the capital Tehran on Thursday to attend the funeral ceremony of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political bureau chief who was assassinated by Israel in the early hours of Wednesday on Iranian territory.  People from all walks of life began walking to the University of Tehran in

Several countries hold funeral services for Ismail Haniyeh

Several countries held funeral processions for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated early on Wednesday. People in Yemen, Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan rallied and held in-absentia funeral prayers for the Hamas leader.  They condemned his assassination by Israel and the regime’s crimes in Gaza.   Similar protests were held in Pakistan and Indonesia. 

Hamas political chief is laid to rest in Qatar

TEHRAN- Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was laid to rest in Qatar on Friday, two days after he fell victim to an Israeli assassination plot.  Funeral ceremonies were held for him in the capital Doha. Thousands gathered at Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul al-Wahhab Mosque to join ritual prayers ahead of the burial in Lusail, north

Nasrallah leaves Israelis in a state of fear

TEHRAN – Israeli media has described the speech of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during the funeral of a prominent Hezbollah commander as “very aggressive”. “The enemy, and those who are behind the enemy, must await our inevitable response … You do not know what red lines you crossed” Nasrallah declared on Thursday.  Hebrew media

17th-century Imam Mosque under potential threat due to moisture

TEHRAN – The overall structure of the 17th-century Imam Mosque is under potential threat due to moisture penetrating its foundation, a local tourism official said on Wednesday.  “The columns of Masjed-e Jameh Abbasi (aka Imam Mosque) are sinking due to [moisture caused by] the deterioration of the sewage system. If this issue is not addressed