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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Humanitarian Pause in Gaza: Israel Announces Daily Ceasefire for Aid Delivery

 


Israel Implements Daily Tactical Pause in Gaza to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid

In response to mounting international pressure and a worsening humanitarian crisis, Israel announced it will pause military operations daily for 10 hours in three key areas of Gaza—Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City. The suspension, effective from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, aims to allow aid convoys safe passage to deliver food and medicine to the war-ravaged enclave.

Aid Corridors and Airdrops

  • Secure routes for humanitarian convoys will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
  • Aid airdrops have resumed, with packages containing flour, sugar, and canned goods.
  • The Egyptian Red Crescent is sending over 100 trucks carrying 1,200 metric tons of food through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Dire Conditions and Rising Death Toll

  • Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 133 deaths from malnutrition, including 87 children.
  • A five-month-old baby, Zainab Abu Haleeb, died of acute malnutrition at Nasser Hospital.
  • Thousands of Gazans are gathering in anticipation of aid, though concerns remain about safety and distribution effectiveness.

Global Reaction and Political Tensions

  • A coalition of 25 countries, including France and Canada, condemned the limited aid flow as unacceptable.
  • UN officials stress that humanitarian pauses must lead to scalable and sustained assistance.
  • Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the decision, calling it a “capitulation” to Hamas.

Ceasefire Talks Stalled

Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have faltered, with both Israel and the U.S. withdrawing negotiating teams. While the tactical pause offers a glimmer of hope, many Gazans and aid workers emphasize that only a permanent end to hostilities will truly alleviate the suffering.


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