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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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Israel’s West Bank Land Registry Move Sparks Palestinian Outrage

 

Israeli's sit on the roof next to a flag, as they monitor a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 14, 2026. 


Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan to formally register land in parts of the occupied West Bank, a step that Israeli officials say will modernize property records and clarify ownership. The initiative would allow the state to designate certain areas as Israeli state land and streamline processes for settlement expansion.

Palestinian leaders have sharply condemned the decision, calling it a “de‑facto annexation” that further entrenches Israeli control over territory they envision as part of a future state. Several Arab governments have also criticized the move, arguing that it violates international law and undermines efforts to revive negotiations.

Supporters within the Israeli government argue that the registration process will reduce legal disputes and bring administrative order to the region. Opponents counter that it accelerates settlement growth and deepens the political divide, raising new concerns about the viability of a two‑state solution.


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