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Israeli Forces Detonate a Home in Nablus, Shoot One Near Jerusalem

IMEMC | March 28, 2026

On Saturday, Israeli forces detonated the home of a slain Palestinian man in the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Soldiers shot a young man with live rounds at the Hizma military roadblock, north of occupied Jerusalem.

A WAFA correspondent reported that occupation forces invaded the city of Nablus on Saturday morning, surrounded a home on Halawa Street and evacuated several families from their homes.

The army proceeded to place explosives throughout the apartment before detonating the home of the slain young man Mahmoud Al-Aqqad. … Full article

Three Palestinians martyred, others wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza

Palestinian Information Center – March 28, 2026

GAZA – Three Palestinian citizens were martyred and others were injured in Israeli attacks in separate areas of the Gaza Strip on Saturday.

Palestinian media reported in the morning that Israeli forces opened fire on residents in eastern Gaza City, killing two brothers and critically wounding others.

Another citizen suffered a bullet injury in az-Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City.

Later in the day, the Palestinian Information Center reporter said that an Israeli airstrike near the Bani Suheila rotary, east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, killed a young man and left another wounded.

Meanwhile, an Israeli quadcopter dropped bombs and opened fire east of Gaza City.

Israeli helicopters and tanks also opened machinegun fire, amid artillery shelling on the eastern areas of Gaza City’s al‑Tuffah neighborhood.

Meanwhile, Israeli armored vehicles opened heavy fire in the eastern and southern parts of Khan Yunis. … Full article

US ‘worked directly’ with terrorists in Syria on Israel’s behalf – Trump’s ex-counterterrorism chief

RT | March 28, 2026

The US “worked directly with Al-Qaeda” and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to topple former President Bashar Assad and destroy Syria, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said.

Kent, who resigned as head of the US National Counterterrorism Center in protest of the US-Israeli war against Iran, made the remarks in an interview with MintPress News on Friday.

The former senior official reiterated his take on the Iran conflict as the latest in a series of wars waged by the US on behalf of Israel, preceded by the Second Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War, in which Washington actively backed terrorist groups, he said.

“We came in and we said: We’re going to work with the Israelis, but we’re also going to have to work heavily with the Sunni population on the ground in Syria to create an uprising,” he added.

“And that’s where ISIS came from. We worked directly with Al-Qaeda; Hillary Clinton’s emails confirm this. The operations that we were doing to support the so-called Free Syrian Army, and there were some moderates there, but the most effective guys initially were Al-Qaeda and then eventually ISIS.” … Full article

Failing to Defeat Hezbollah, Israel & US Pressure Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa to Join War

By Robert Inlakesh | MintPress News | March 27, 2026

Openly declaring its intent to illegally occupy southern Lebanon, Israel finds itself in a costly ground battle with Hezbollah, from which there are indications Syria may soon be roped in. This is born from the understanding that in order to successfully weaken the Lebanese resistance, the Israeli military must penetrate the Bekaa Valley area.

Understanding the costly price of attempting to physically take all of south Lebanon militarily, both Washington and Tel Aviv have been attempting to devise strategies that would help achieve Israel’s war goals of weakening Hezbollah.

One possible option that has been placed on the table is the use of Syria’s military to invade Lebanon’s border and attack Hezbollah, aiming to go after what is labelled critical infrastructure belonging to the Lebanese group. According to reports, the US Trump administration has directly put pressure on Syrian leader Ahmed al-Shara’a to do just that.

In the event of such an assault, the Beka’a Valley would be the target territory. The Beka’a is what Israel’s Alma Research and Education think-tank calls “Hezbollah’s strategic depth”, which it argues is the group’s “operational and logistical center of gravity”. If Tel Aviv truly seeks to degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities, a ground incursion into this region is the only way to truly achieve such a goal.

Another plausible option is that Israel itself will use Syrian territory in order to invade Lebanon’s eastern border. This would appear possible, as the current Hayat Tahrir al-Sham administration in Damascus has allowed Israel to use Lebanese territory on two occasions so far. … continue

Hezbollah’s Surprise Weapons Redefine Ground Battle with Israel

By Robert Inlakesh | The Palestine Chronicle | March 28, 2026

An Israeli “tank massacre”, reminiscent of the Lebanon war of 2006, has been taking place in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah surprises the invading army with the use of a range of anti-tank weapons and drones. … continue

Yemen joins fight against US, Israel by firing missiles at occupied territories

Al Mayadeen | March 28, 2026

Yemen’s Armed Forces have carried out their first military operation since announcing readiness for direct military intervention in the ongoing US-Israeli war on the Axis of Resistance, targeting military sites in southern occupied Palestine with a salvo of ballistic missiles.

Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree confirmed the operation on Saturday, stating that ballistic missiles struck “sensitive military objectives belonging to the Israeli enemy in southern occupied Palestine.”

Saree said the operation coincided with ongoing resistance operations by fighters in Iran and Lebanon, stressing that it “successfully achieved its intended objectives.”

He affirmed that operations would continue “until the declared goals are met and until the aggression ceases across all fronts of the resistance.” … continue

Seizing the Kharg: Washington’s path to defeat in the Persian Gulf

By Anis Raiss | The Cradle | March 27, 2026

Four weeks of US-Israeli war on Iran – and the stakes have climbed far higher than Washington anticipated. US President Donald Trump threatened on Truth Social to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened within 48 hours.

The deadline passed. He blinked and, for the second time, postponed his own ultimatum, recasting it as ‘productive conversations.’ Tehran denied any talks and insisted the reversal was driven by “fear of Iran’s response.” … continue

Iran reports 500 US casualties in strikes on covert US military sites

Al Mayadeen | March 28, 2026

Iran’s Armed Forces announced on Saturday that they inflicted heavy casualty losses on US military personnel after striking two covert sites used to shelter US troops, both in Dubai.

The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, stated that the strikes resulted in casualties affecting more than 500 US soldiers and officers, with approximately 400 at the first site and over 100 at the second.

He confirmed ambulances were seen transporting the dead and wounded for hours following the operations.

Tehran issued a warning to US President Donald Trump and US military commanders in the wake of the strikes, declaring that the region had become “a graveyard for their soldiers” and that the United States has no option but to yield to Iran’s will or face inevitable consequences. … continue

US-Israeli war on Iran drives global fertilizer prices up 40%

Al Mayadeen | March 28, 2026

The ongoing war on Iran is driving a sharp rise in global fertilizer prices, exposing how Western-led escalation is reverberating across critical sectors such as agriculture and food production, the German-based Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) reported on Friday.

According to Philipp Spinne, managing director of the German Raiffeisen Association, mineral fertilizer prices have increased by 30% to 40% since the beginning of the year. He noted that current market conditions are approaching levels seen at the start of the war in Ukraine, indicating mounting pressure on global supply chains. “A situation similar to what happened in February 2022 is recurring,” Spinne said, pointing to the rapid climb in nitrogen fertilizer prices toward previous peaks. … continue

Thailand Reaches Oil Transit Deal With Iran through the Strait of Hormuz

teleSUR – March 28, 2026

Thailand has secured an agreement with Iran to allow its oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Saturday.

“Recently, successful negotiations with Iran have allowed Thai oil tankers to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over crude supply and expediting oil deliveries to Thailand,” Anutin said at a press conference, without providing further details.

The development follows a statement issued earlier this week by Iran’s mission to the United Nations, which said that vessels deemed “non-hostile” and not involved in or supportive of attacks against Iran are permitted to navigate the strait. According to the mission, ships that comply with “declared security regulations” may pass “safely” in coordination with Iranian authorities.

Iran has partially restricted the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war in late February. The waterway is a key artery for global energy flows, with nearly 20 percent of the world’s exported oil passing through it.

Much of that oil is destined for Asian countries, including Thailand, where concerns over potential fuel shortages have intensified in recent weeks. … Full article

Iran agrees to safe passage of aid vessels through Strait of Hormuz

Press TV – March 28, 2026

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva says the Islamic Republic has agreed to the safe passage of aid ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ali Bahreini stated on Friday that Tehran, in line with its longstanding principles of humanitarian law and in respect to the request from the United Nations, has made the decision to facilitate and further hasten the safe passage of vessels carrying humanitarian goods through the strategic waterway.

The senior diplomat highlighted that the step reflects Iran’s continued commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts and ensuring that those in need have unimpeded access to essential aid. … Full article

Child killed in Ukrainian drone strike 

RT | March 28, 2026

A child was killed and the parents were critically wounded after Ukrainian drones damaged a residential building in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region, around 250 km northeast of Moscow, the regional governor has said.

In a statement on Saturday morning, the Russian Defense Ministry said that a total of 155 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight across 17 regions, predominantly the western part of the country.

Yaroslavl Governor Mikhail Yevrayev wrote on Telegram that the area came under a powerful attack, stating that the air defenses and electronic warfare neutralized over 30 drones over the region.

“One child was killed, who was in one of the private residential buildings in a rural area… His parents were hospitalized in serious condition,” he wrote, reporting damage to other premises in the area, with a woman in a neighboring building also injured. … Full article

Al Mayadeen’s Fatima Ftouni martyred in deliberate Israeli aggression

Al Mayadeen | March 28, 2026

Al Mayadeen Media Network announced the martyrdom of its correspondent to South Lebanon, Fatima Ftouni, on Saturday after an Israeli airstrike directly struck a vehicle clearly marked as a press car in which she and fellow journalists were travelling.

Al-Manar correspondent Ali Sheaib, and Fatima’s brother, Mohammad, were also in the vehicle at the time of the attack.

Fatima had been in the field covering the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon, doing the work she was known and loved for, bringing the reality of her people’s resistance to audiences around the world.

According to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent Jamal Ghourabi, “Israel” targeted Fatima’s vehicle with four precision missiles. After that, when ambulances arrived on the scene, paramedics were then targeted, leading to the martyrdom of one paramedic, reflecting an obvious attempt to assassinate press crews and even paramedics attempting to reach them.

She was a fixture of Al Mayadeen’s newsroom long before she took to the field, having served as an editor at Al Mayadeen Net, where colleagues remember her as warm, devoted, and deeply committed to her craft. […]

Fatima and her brother are not the first of their family to be martyred in this war. Earlier this month, Fatima’s uncle and his family were martyred in an Israeli strike that targeted their house in Toul, a death Fatima herself reported on live television, steady and present at the moment the world learned what she had just lost. – Full article

Pro-Israel terrorist arrested before assassination of pro-Palestinian activist

Press TV – March 28, 2026

The New York Police Department (NYPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have arrested Alexander Heifler, a member of a pro-Israel terror group, for plotting the assassination of a well-known pro-Palestinian activist.

Heifler, 26, was charged in federal court on Friday with making and possessing Molotov cocktails that investigators said he was planning to use in the assassination attempt.

He was taken into custody at his home in the neighboring state of New Jersey, after detectives and federal agents searched his residence and found eight Molotov cocktails.

Police identified Heifler as a member of a branch of the so-called Jewish Defense League (JDL), a pro-Israel group designated by the FBI as a terrorist organization. … continue

Bahraini activist tortured to death in detention over opposition to US-Israeli war on Iran

The Cradle | March 27, 2026

Bahraini police released the body of Mohammad al-Mousawi to his family on 27 March, days after detaining him at a checkpoint and torturing him to death for opposing the US-Israeli war on Iran.

A graphic video circulated online of Mousawi’s corpse at the local morgue, showing signs of torture all over his face, legs, arms, and feet.

According to Maryam al-Khawaja, a Bahraini-Danish Human Rights Defender, Mousawi previously spent 12 years in prison. He was released in 2024 but was arrested a few days ago at a checkpoint.

Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society wrote on X that Mousawi was detained and brutally tortured to death on false allegations that he was linked to secret Iranian cells.

“The Bahraini regime has resorted to killing the Bahraini citizen Mr. Muhammad Sayed Mohsen al-Mousawi from Muharraq Governorate, days after his arrest, as a result of the brutal, deadly torture practiced by the Bahraini regime against the innocent, with the aim of framing them in fabricated cells and organizations,” wrote Al-Wefaq.

“After days of no news of him, Mr. Muhammad was handed over as a lifeless, mutilated corpse, torn apart by the brutal torture tools at the hands of the Bahraini regime, represented by the notorious Ministry of Interior, known for committing crimes against humanity over the past years,” Al-Wefaq added.

Bahraini authorities have reportedly arrested hundreds of people since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, including women and children, and have subjected them to torture and defamatory media campaigns.

Al-Wefaq, a Bahraini Shia political party, was banned by authorities in 2011. Between 2006 and 2011, it was the single largest party in the Bahraini legislature, with 18 representatives in the 40-member parliament.

Bahrain has a majority Shia population but is governed by a constitutional monarchy led by a Sunni royal family, the Khalifa family, which enjoys strong support from Saudi Arabia.

In 2011, large-scale protests erupted against the Bahraini ruling family amid the broader Arab Spring. The Saudi military sent tanks to the island nation to help the ruling family crush the protests.

Bahrain hosts the largest US Navy base in the Gulf region and has allowed US forces to launch attacks on Iran from its territory since the start of the war on 28 February. … Full article

German journalist threatened with homelessness as German court upholds EU sanctions in landmark free speech case

‘Socio-economic death sentence’ 

Remix News – March 27, 2026

The Frankfurt am Main District Court in Germany has recently upheld a German bank’s decision to maintain the suspension of accounts belonging to Berlin-based journalist Hüseyin Doğru, who is known for his pro-Palestinian news coverage. The ruling rejected an urgent application by the journalist, who is currently facing the threat of homelessness due to EU sanctions. The court’s decision means Dogru remains without the necessary funds for rent or basic daily needs.

The legal battle surrounding Hüseyin Doğru has sparked intense political debate in Germany, with critics describing the case as a “socio-economic death sentence” and a dangerous precedent for press freedom. Certainly, these EU sanctions, which can freeze bank accounts, can be used to effectively target dissident journalists across the EU in the coming years.

According to the German court order, there was no right that would entitle Doğru, who has a Turkish background but also has German citizenship, to continue using his bank account while under sanctions. Berliner Zeitung reported that the judge determined that the situation lacked the “prerequisite for intervention in the urgent procedure” because “Doğru has no enforceable right to have the bank release the transfers it has requested.”

The impact of this ruling on Doğru’s personal life is severe. Expressing his concern for his family’s future, Doğru stated, “The risk of ending up on the streets with three children is a concrete threat.” … continue

US Tells Allies That Ukraine-Bound Arms Could be Sent to Middle East

Sputnik – 27.03.2026

The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war.

The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised the issue at the G7 foreign ministers meeting on March 27.

NATO members have already voiced concerns that the US could reroute weapons they had bought and paid for to replenish its stockpiles amid the Iran war.

The Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) — under which US allies buy arms from the US for Ukraine—may also face disruption, despite some having “received assurances” from Washington.

US aerial mines, some in disguise, found scattered near Shiraz homes

Al Mayadeen | March 27, 2026

Images published by Iranian state media appear to show US-made anti-tank landmines scattered in a residential area near Shiraz in southern Iran, according to CNN analysis and two munitions experts who reviewed the imagery.

Experts identified the weapons as consistent with publicly available images of American BLU-91/B anti-tank mines, which are part of the Gator Scatterable Mine System. The United States is the only actor in the current aggression on Iran that possesses this system.

This would mark the first known use of these mines by US forces in over two decades, with the last documented deployment during the 1991 Gulf War.

Iranian state media reported that the mines were dropped in the village of Kafari on the outskirts of southern Shiraz and said several civilians were killed. … continue

‘Meaningless stay’: Iran hints at potential withdrawal from NPT

Al Mayadeen | March 27, 2026

Iran’s continued membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has no purpose, after it failed to offer any benefits to Tehran, said Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly.

In a post on X, Rezaei stated that the NPT has not protected Iran from attacks, stating, “The NPT has not only failed to shield our country from the attacks of nuclear powers, but our nuclear facilities have been repeatedly targeted and international documents and agreements have been completely ignored.”

Rezaei emphasized Iran’s stance on nuclear weapons, saying, “We have no intention of producing a bomb, and our policy in this area remains unchanged.” He criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general, asserting that his remark that “the only way to destroy Iran’s nuclear program is a nuclear bomb” is “provocative and dangerous.”

He also pointed to US actions, noting that while “America has withdrawn from 60 international organizations and conventions,” if Iran leaves the NPT, it would likely be met with “surprise and opposition from the West.”

Rezaei concluded with a clear message on Iran’s future in the treaty, “The time to leave has come.”

US, ‘Israel’ attack Yazd nuclear material production facility

A yellowcake production facility near the central Iranian city of Yazd was targeted in a US-Israeli aggression, marking a further escalation against the country’s nuclear-related infrastructure, according to Iranian media outlets.

Fars News Agency, citing Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, said the Ardakan yellowcake production plant was struck in an “American-Zionist enemy attack.” The facility is part of Iran’s uranium processing chain and is located near Yazd in central Iran.

Iranian officials stated that initial assessments showed no release of radioactive material following the incident. Authorities added that there was no danger to nearby residents or the surrounding areas, according to the statement. … Full article

Iran issues warnings to steel factories in Gulf, ‘Israel’

Al Mayadeen | March 27, 2026

In response to US-Israeli aggression on Iran’s Mobarakeh and Khuzestan steel complexes, Iranian media outlets said Tehran has issued a warning expanding its list of potential retaliatory targets to include steel facilities in “Israel” and across Gulf states.

According to Tasnim News Agency, Iranian sources said the new targets were selected based on field intelligence and an assessment of industrial infrastructure in countries aligned with the United States. Officials suggested that the scope of Iran’s response could extend beyond the steel sector alone.

Later, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement urging employees at industrial companies with US shareholders, as well as facilities linked to “Israel”, to evacuate immediately to avoid potential harm.

The statement also advised residents living within one kilometer of such sites to leave temporarily until further notice. … Full article

Organized terrorism: Iran condemns killing of its diplomats in Lebanon

Al Mayadeen | March 27, 2026

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned on Friday the killing of several Iranian diplomats in Lebanon, holding the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the “heinous crime” targeting their place of residence.

The Ministry stated that the incident forms part of an “aggressive policy” pursued by “Israel” against the Iranian people, adding that it constitutes a flagrant violation of international legal and humanitarian norms, particularly the principle of diplomatic immunity and the obligation to respect the sovereignty of states. … continue

Settlers injure elderly woman and her sons, steal 30 sheep east of al-Khalil

Palestinian Information Center – March 27, 2026

AL-KHALIL – An 80 year old Palestinian woman and two of her sons suffered bruises on Friday after armed Jewish settlers attacked their home and assaulted them, before stealing 30 sheep east of al-Khalil.

Farid Yarkan, head of the village council of Birin hamlet, said that a group of armed settlers stormed the home of citizen Nour Idris in Wadi al A’our Valley, in Birin to the east of al-Khalil.

“They broke doors and windows in an attempt to force their way in. The family resisted, leading to injuries to the elderly Safiya Idris, 80, and her sons Nour and Azmi, who suffered bruises, suffocation, and burns after being assaulted and sprayed with pepper gas. They were later transferred to hospital.”

He added that the settlers stole 30 sheep belonging to the family during the attack.

Undercover Israeli Forces Shoot, Kidnap a Young Man in Nablus

IMEMC | March 27, 2026

Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man with live ammunition before kidnapping him on Thursday evening, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus.

Eyewitnesses reported that undercover Israeli agents infiltrated the city in two civilian vehicles with Palestinian license plates, before opening fire on a taxi in the Al-Basatin neighborhood of Nablus city.

The heavily armed soldiers dragged a wounded young man out of the vehicle before forcing him into their vehicle and withdrawing; neither the young man’s identity or condition were known at the time of this report. … Full article

Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians in the Qalandia Refugee Camp

IMEMC | March 27, 2026

Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian young men just hours apart, on Friday, after invading the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem.

Media sources reported that occupation forces shot and seriously injured the young man Mustafa Asaad Mustafa Hamad, 22, before he succumbed to a live gunshot wound in the Qalandia camp.

At dawn Friday, a large army forces stormed the entrance to the Qalandia refugee camp, sparking protests from local Palestinians.

Soldiers opened fire with live ammunition, tear gas canisters, and concussion grenades, shooting a total of four young men with live rounds.

The Jerusalem Governorate reported that occupation troops shot a number of young men with live ammunition while they were at the entrance to the camp, and abducted one of the injured young men.

Meanwhile, in the afternoon, dozens of citizens participated in a large funeral procession for the slain Mustafa Asaad Mustafa Hamad, beginning in front of the Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah to his home in the Qalandia camp.

Following the funeral, occupation forces invaded the camp again, positioning sharpshooters on rooftops at the entrance to the camp and stormed the funeral gathering at the home of the slain Hamad.

The Jerusalem Governorate reported that Israeli soldiers opened heavy fire towards young men leaving the cemetery after the funeral for Mustafa Hamad.

Occupation forces shot two Palestinian men, striking one citizen in the head with live ammunition, causing critical injuries.
The Palestinian Health Ministry announced a short time later that 46-year-old Sufian Ahmad Saleh Abu Leil succumbed to a critical gunshot wound to the head.

Two Palestinian chidren wounded by Israeli gunfire in Gaza

Palestinian Information Center – March 27, 2026

GAZA – Two Palestinian children were injured on Friday by Israeli gunfire east of al‑Maghazi in central Gaza, amid ongoing ceasefire violations.

Palestinian media sources reported that two kids sustained bullet injuries after an Israeli army quadcopter opened fire at them during their presence on the rooftop of their home in the east of al-Maghazi refugee camp.

The wounded kids were rushed to Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah for medical assistance.

Why could Gaza enter the regional war?

By Robert Inlakesh | Al Mayadeen | March 27, 2026

As the Israeli-US war on the Islamic Republic of Iran continues, so too does its seemingly never-ending assault on the people of Gaza. Which may end up resulting in one of the most extreme forms of blowback that the Zionist regime has ever faced.

The so-called Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on October 10, 2025, has proven to be precisely the opposite of a cessation of hostilities. Instead, just like with the way in which the Israelis dealt with the Lebanon ceasefire, they decided that the deal only applies to one side and that because they have the military edge, they can simply bomb wherever at will.

In the case of the Lebanese ceasefire, over 15,400 total violations were tallied by the time that Hezbollah chose to respond. Gaza’s official violation count is steadily on the way to the 3,000 mark, with the Zionist entity having murdered around 700 people during the “ceasefire” period.

Just as this strategy of arrogance backfired with Hezbollah, of believing that they can simply assert dominance and commit atrocities whenever they choose without any response, so too is it likely to blow up in their faces with the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza. … continue

Hamas official rejects Mladenov Plan linking disarmament to Gaza reconstruction

Palestinian Information Center – March 27, 2026

GAZA – Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim has firmly rejected proposals by former UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov that link resistance weapons in Gaza to administrative and security arrangements, including the deployment of international forces and reconstruction efforts.

Naim said the plan reflects bias toward Israel and contradicts previous agreements and international resolutions, accusing Mladenov of attempting to reshape the framework in line with Israeli interests while ignoring ceasefire violations and the lack of guarantees for implementation.

He warned that tying humanitarian needs such as reconstruction and easing the blockade to disarmament is unacceptable, stressing that such proposals come at the expense of Palestinian rights.

According to Naim, ongoing Israeli violations since the ceasefire have killed more than 750 Palestinians and injured around 1,800, while reconstruction materials remain restricted and crossings largely closed.

A leaked document outlining the proposal suggests a step-by-step approach linking disarmament to humanitarian progress, alongside a transitional governance plan based on a single authority and a single weapon framework.

Naim argued the plan imposes significant obligations on Palestinian factions without ensuring reciprocal commitments, raising concerns over expanded international intervention in Gaza.

The remarks come as the Israeli attacks on Gaza continue to cause massive casualties, displacement, and widespread destruction across the territory.

Two Primary Elections for the Soul of ‘America First’

By Alan Mosley | The Libertarian Institute | March 27, 2026

Political slogans are cheap. Governing is not. “America First” is not a bumper-sticker philosophy. It is a testable claim about priorities: How much debt will we pile up, how many wars will we drift into, and how often will elected officials treat Congress as a ceremonial prop rather than a constitutional branch.

Midterm elections are where slogans go to trial. Primaries, especially, are where interests that cannot reliably win a general election try to win the nomination. They do it with money, with media saturation, and with the oldest trick in politics: framing obedience as unity.

This year, two Republican races show the fork in the road. In northern Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie is fighting a primary that has become a national vendetta project. In South Carolina, Senator Lindsey Graham is seeking a fifth term while publicly linking his political identity to a foreign-policy crusade, and treating dissent at home as a moral failing.

If Massie survives and Graham falls, it signals that Republican voters still have room for independence, constitutional friction, and skepticism toward overseas commitments. If Massie loses and Graham wins, it signals the reverse: the slogan becomes a mascot for power, not a restraint on it. … continue

US Seeks Control Over Global Energy Infrastructure – Kremlin

teleSUR | March 27, 2026

The United States is aiming to take control of the Russian-owned Nord Stream pipelines that link Russia and Germany, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday, alleging Washington’s interest in the damaged infrastructure reflects a broader push to dominate global energy markets.

Peskov told reporters that the U.S. focus on the Baltic Sea pipelines was “evident,” adding that the assets — rendered inoperable after sabotage in September 2022 — remain the property of Russian state-owned Gazprom.

Foreign partners withdrew following the imposition of sanctions, which Moscow considers illegitimate, he said. “One of them is destroyed, it is deteriorating further each day due to the aggressiveness of the marine environment.”

His comments came hours after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told France Télévisions that Washington was seeking to dominate world energy markets, including the Nord Stream system. A 2024 Wall Street Journal report said U.S. investor Stephen P. Lynch had been exploring the purchase of Nord Stream 2, one branch of which remains intact.

Peskov also dismissed as “a lie” speculation that Russia was threatening to halt operations of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Black Sea to pressure the United States. He said Russia remains a reliable energy transit partner and accused Ukraine of carrying out drone attacks against CPC infrastructure, causing temporary suspensions.

“In practice, it is Kiev that has been and continues to engage in energy blackmail, which affects the interests of our companies,” Peskov underscored.

Japan Clings to US Vassalage Despite Energy Crunch Caused By Iran War

Sputnik – 27.03.2026

With 90% of Japan’s oil and 11% of its LNG sourced in the Persian Gulf, effectively closed thanks to the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tokyo has been put in a strategic bind, facing growing pressure both domestically and in ties with neighbors. … continue

US senators target Orban government for standing up to Zelensky

RT | March 27, 2026

Two US lawmakers are seeking to impose sanctions on officials in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, citing Budapest’s stance on Russian energy imports and its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Ukraine.

Ukraine cut off Russian oil supplies to Hungary earlier this year, claiming that damage to the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline made deliveries impossible. Orban has accused Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky of trying to manufacture an artificial energy crisis to boost the Hungarian opposition in the upcoming parliamentary election, and has retaliated by blocking a €90 billion EU loan intended to bankroll Kiev.

A bill threatening Hungarian officials was announced on Friday by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, and Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican, who co-chair the US Senate NATO observer group.

“When the rest of Europe is rightfully weaning off Russian energy, Hungary has doubled down,” Shaheen, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, said. She also took aim at Vice President J.D. Vance over his reported plans to travel to Hungary in a gesture of support for Orban.

Tillis said the bill – the BLOCK PUTIN Act – signals that NATO members undermining Ukraine aid will face “consequences,” while also “giving Hungary a clear path to get back in line.” … continue

The deep-rooted culture of corruption in Ukraine

By Lucas Leiroz | Strategic Culture Foundation | March 27, 2026

Recently, the Kiev regime halted the regular deployment of troops for training abroad. This reveals more than a mere administrative change. In reality, it is a symptom of deeply entrenched structural problems within the country’s state and military apparatus. Under the pretext of logistical difficulties and the supposed lack of preparedness of Western instructors, Kiev authorities appear to be promoting a strategic reconfiguration that opens even greater space for corrupt practices. … continue

Russian cultural center in Prague attacked with Molotov cocktails

RT | March 27, 2026

The Russian House cultural center in the Czech capital of Prague was attacked with Molotov cocktails on Thursday evening, in what Moscow has labeled a “terrorist attack.”

The facility’s director, Igor Girenko, told RT that the attackers appeared to target the windows of the building’s library, noting that three of the six incendiary bottles thrown failed to explode. “It’s hard to imagine what the consequences would have been if these inhumane men had succeeded.” … Full article

US-Israeli strikes kill 15 in Qom, target residential areas in Urmia

Al Mayadeen | March 27, 2026

The US and “Israel” targeted residential areas across Iran on Friday, with attacks reported in the city of Urmia in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan as rescue teams continued searching for survivors.

Another three residential buildings were hit in the central city of Qom in the early hours of Friday, killing 15 people and wounding 10 others. The attack came a day after the United States carried out strikes on two residential areas in Iran’s Isfahan province on Thursday.

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 1,937 people have been martyred and 24,800 wounded since the start of the aggression, with victims ranging in age from eight months to 88 years old. […]

Iran’s deputy health minister confirmed that attacks have damaged 190 medical centres and put 12 hospitals out of service.

According to Iranian Red Crescent head Pir Hossein Kolivand, 22 medical personnel have been martyred and 113 others wounded in strikes on health facilities, while 66 children under the age of five have been martyred since the aggression began. … Full article

Iran mobilizing one million soldiers to ‘create hell’ for any US ground assault: Report

The Cradle | March 27, 2026

Iran is mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by the US army against the Islamic Republic, an Iranian military source told Tasnim News Agency on 26 March.

“With the growing speculation about the possibility of a historical folly by the US in launching a ground invasion on the southern front of Iran, a wave of enthusiasm has emerged among Iranian ground fighters to create a historical hell for the Americans on Iranian soil,” the source said.

The source added that “in addition to organizing more than one million fighters for ground combat, in recent days there has been a massive influx of requests from Iranian youth directed towards the centers of Basij, the IRGC, and the Army to also participate in this battle.”

“The US wants to open the Strait of Hormuz with suicide and self-destructive tactics; that’s fine. We are ready for both their suicide strategy to be executed and for the Strait to remain closed,” the source went on to say. … continue

The coming military and psychological unravelling?

Ashes of Pompeii | March 27, 2026

In the late 1960’s, America stood at the zenith of its postwar power. Its economy dominated, its military seemed unstoppable, and its confidence was unshakable. The war in Vietnam was going swimmingly, MacNamara’s body counts were the proof of it. Then came Tet. … continue

Iran has the last laugh

By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Indian Punchline | March 27, 2026

Wars are always unpredictable. The most famous instance is of another armada like the US’ in the Persian Gulf at the moment — the Spanish Armada, a 130-ship naval fleet sent by Spain in 1588 commanded by Alonso de Guzmán, Duke of Medina Sidonia, an aristocrat appointed by Philip II of Spain to invade England, depose Queen Elizabeth I, and restore Catholicism.

Despite its strength, the Spanish Armada was defeated in the English Channel by a smaller English force using fireships and better artillery, then largely destroyed by storms while retreating around Scotland and Ireland.

The US president Donald Trump’s much-touted armada has more or less the same mission as the Spanish Armada — ranging from regime change to  overthrow of the Islamic system of governance to the unspoken leitmotif of a Crusade. Curiously, it seems destined for a similar miserable ending too, the US’ overwhelming military superiority notwithstanding.

Sir Alexander William Younger KCMGUS, former head of MI6, said in an interview with the Economist on Monday that Iran has gained the “upper hand” in the ongoing war with the United States and Iran.  Sir Alexander complimented Iran.

More than one factor contributed to this “paradigm shift” of the Big Boy coming out second best. Bad planning, lack of a coherent strategy, over-confidence over the US’ apparent military superiority – all these played their part in the undoing of the plot against Iran that the two aggressors hatched. … continue

Iran declares hotels hosting US forces as potential targets: Fars

Al Mayadeen | March 26, 2026

Iran has reportedly issued a warning to hotel owners across parts of West Asia, saying properties that accommodate US military personnel could be treated as “legitimate targets,” Fars News Agency reported, citing an informed source.

The report added that a “decisive warning” had been sent on Thursday to hotel operators, particularly in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, cautioning against hosting US forces.

According to the report, Iranian authorities argue that recent regional developments have led to US military bases being “destroyed or rendered inoperative” following missile strikes and coordinated operations involving allied resistance movements.

The report further says that, as a result, US forces have begun staying in hotels in several regional countries.

Under the warning described by Fars, hotels accommodating US military personnel would be considered “legitimate military targets” and added to Iran’s target list, the report said. … Full article

US-Israeli aggression on Iran triggers review of GCC countries’ investment pledges to Washington

Press TV – March 26, 2026

As the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran enters its fifth week, the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are reassessing massive overseas investment commitments, particularly those directed toward the United States, amid severe economic fallout from Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The war was initiated by Washington and Tel Aviv’s unprovoked aerial aggression against Iran late last month. The conflict has sent shockwaves through the Persian Gulf region, choking off vital oil and gas revenues that underpin GCC economies and forcing sovereign wealth funds to prioritize domestic needs over foreign pledges.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted eye-popping investment deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar — totaling trillions of dollars — as the cornerstone of his economic vision for the United States.

These pledges, secured during high-profile trips and announcements, were meant to fuel American tech startups, investment firms, defense contractors, and major businesses.

However, sources familiar with internal discussions indicate growing alarm in the Trump administration that GCC allies may be unable to deliver on these promises as the war exacts a heavy toll, Politico reported on Thursday.

“What has really concerned observers is that Persian Gulf states have signaled they are only weeks away from potentially repatriating tens of billions of dollars in US-based investments to address urgent domestic and defensive requirements,” one source noted. … continue

Russia slams UK plan to seize tankers suspected of carrying its oil

RT | March 26, 2026

Russia has slammed the UK after it threatened to “interdict,” board and seize vessels in British waters it deems as being part of an alleged Russian ‘shadow fleet.’

Moscow has denied operating such a fleet and has condemned seizures of vessels on the high seas as “piracy,” stressing that it would take “all measures” to defend shipping.

In a statement on Wednesday, Downing Street said that London would coordinate with its allies in the ‘Joint Expeditionary Force’ (JEF) – a group of ten European NATO members – to “close off UK waters, including the [English] Channel, for sanctioned vessels.”

The goal is to force vessel operators to “either divert to longer, financially painful routes, or risk being detained by British forces,” the statement said. … continue

IOF, settlers open fire on vehicles, kill 1, injure 8 south al-Khalil

Al Mayadeen | March 26, 2026

A 31-year-old Palestinian, Yusri Majed Abu Qubaita, was killed, and eight others were injured, some critically, in Masafer Yatta, south of al-Khalil, on Wednesday, after several vehicles overturned following a chase by Israeli occupation forces and settlers, who reportedly opened fire.

The attached video below documents the settlers’ attack on residents in the Khilat Amira area of ​​Masafer Yatta, south of al-Khalil.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its teams treated one fatality and three injuries, including one caused by live ammunition, after Israeli occupation troops and settlers chased vehicles carrying workers in the Masar Yatta hills.

In detail, according to the WAFA news agency, Israeli occupation forces and settler groups chased multiple Palestinian vehicles in the area between Umm al-Kheir and Fateh Sidra, firing live bullets that caused several vehicles to overturn.

Witnesses reported that the occupation forces prevented local residents and volunteers from continuing rescue efforts, firing live ammunition at them as they tried to search for missing or injured Palestinians. … Full article

Colonizers Kill One in Bethlehem, Injure Others in Nablus

IMEMC | March 26, 2026

A Palestinian young man was killed, and others were wounded on Thursday, after illegal Israeli colonizers carried out an attack against citizens in the Harmala area, southeast of Bethlehem in the southern West Bank. In two additional incidents, settlers shot one young man and assaulted another in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus.

According to the Jerusalem Governorate Media Office, Mohammad Faraj Al-Malhi was shot and killed by Israeli settlers on Thursday afternoon, adding that he was a resident of Sharafat town, southwest of occupied Jerusalem.

Media sources reported that the young Al-Malhi succumbed to a serious gunshot wound to the head, inflicted on him by illegal settlers in the Harmala area, southeast of Bethlehem.

They added that three other members of the Al-Malhi family suffered injuries as a result of rocks hurled by the settler gang, including his brother who was seriously wounded in the head. … Full article

Rights groups accuse Israeli police of executing Palestinian in his home in Jerusalem

Palestinian Information Center – March 26, 2026

RAMALLAH – The Palestinian Commission of Detainees’ and Ex‑Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner Society have accused the Israeli occupation police of executing 21‑year‑old Qasim Shuqairat following a raid on his home in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabel al-Mukaber on Wednesday.

In a joint statement, the two organizations explained that Israeli forces opened fire at Shuqairat immediately after storming his home, then kidnaped him without disclosing his fate, before it was later confirmed that he had succumbed to bullet injuries.

They condemned the incident as a “crime” and a “stark illustration of the escalating state of savagery in Israeli practices against Palestinians.”

Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian, Injures Several in Central Gaza

IMEMC | March 26, 2026

A Palestinian man was killed, and several others were injured on Wednesday when Israeli warplanes bombed an area in central Gaza, the Civil Defense and medical sources in the besieged Strip confirmed.

Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, said one Palestinian was killed and several others were wounded after Israeli warplanes fired missiles at agricultural land south of Deir al‑Balah in central Gaza.

The Israeli strike targeted an area south of Deir al‑Balah, killing 22‑year‑old Abdul‑Rahman Qanbour and injuring seven others. … Full article

“Massacre of Tanks”: How Hezbollah Resistance Annihilated Elite Israeli Armored Force in Southern Lebanon

Al-Manar | March 26, 2026

In a qualitative and unprecedented operation, Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance carried out a complex, fully coordinated ambush along the southern Lebanon area between Al-Muhaysibat and Al-Qantara, culminating in the complete destruction of an armored company belonging to the Israeli enemy’s elite 7th Armored Brigade, in what can only be described as a crushing battlefield defeat.

In a paper released on Thursday, the Union Center for Research and Development offered a reading for the ambush which took place on Wednesday.

The paper cited a detailed statement issued by the Resistance Operations Room. According to the statement, the ambush, executed with precision and strategic patience, lasted from 18:50 to 20:50 on Wednesday, resulting in the destruction of 10 Merkava tanks and two armored D9 bulldozers, and the neutralization of the entire attacking force. […]

Collapse of the “Invincible” Doctrine

Scenes of Israeli enemy soldiers abandoning their armored vehicles and fleeing on foot laid bare the fragility of the Israeli army’s so-called armored superiority, dealing a severe blow to its combat doctrine and morale, the Union Center noted.

The failure of repeated attempts to advance toward strategic axes, coupled with heavy losses in a limited geographical area, underscores the Resistance’s firm grip over the battlefield and its ability to thwart enemy maneuvers. … Full article

Iran submits response to US plan, sets terms for war’s end: Tasnim

Al Mayadeen | March 26, 2026

An informed source told Tasnim on Thursday that Iran has delivered its response to a 15-point proposal put forward by the United States, transmitting its position through intermediaries on Wednesday night. Tehran is now awaiting a reply.

According to the source, Iran’s response sets out a series of conditions tied to any potential end to the war. These include an immediate halt to assassination operations, the establishment of binding guarantees to prevent a renewed aggression, and the provision of clearly defined compensation and reparations. The response also calls for a comprehensive cessation of hostilities across all fronts, extending to all resistance groups involved in the confrontation throughout the region.

The source further stressed that Iran considers its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz to be a natural and legal right that will remain in place. This control, the source indicated, is viewed as a mechanism to ensure the implementation of any commitments made by the other side and must be formally acknowledged.

These positions, the source added, are separate from the demands previously raised during the second round of nuclear negotiations held in Geneva shortly before the US-Israeli war that began in February. … continue

Pakistan ramps up food exports to Persian Gulf nations as war deepens food insecurity

The Cradle | March 26, 2026

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed authorities to speed up exports of surplus food to Persian Gulf states on 26 March, as disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz strain regional supply routes and increase food security concerns.

“It is our duty to take care of the needs of food in the Gulf countries amid the current regional situation where global supply lines are affected,” Sharif said, according to a Prime Minister’s Office handout.

Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review export plans, instructing officials to ensure domestic supply remains stable while scaling shipments abroad, and calling for expanded flight operations and improved port efficiency to respond to what officials described as an evolving regional situation.

Authorities approved 40 food items for export, including rice, edible oil, sugar, meat, poultry, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.

Open sea and air routes are being used, with reduced transport costs and no additional export charges on key food categories.

Iran has taken de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz following the start of the US-Israeli war on the nation, severely restricting maritime traffic and allowing only coordinated or approved vessels to pass. … continue

Iran Allows Passage Through Hormuz for Friendly Countries — Araghchi

Sputnik – 26.03.2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly states, including Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq, while closed to its adversaries.
“The Strait of Hormuz… is closed only to our enemies… But it’s free for everyone else,” Araghchi said in a TV interview.

He added that several countries have contacted Tehran to request safe passage, which Iranian forces have facilitated in certain cases.

According to Araghchi, such arrangements may continue, with Iran also considering new mechanisms for secure transit in the future.

“US bases in the region, despite what was said, were used against Iran. Services were provided to US forces, even outside the bases. Their airspace was used against us, and this is something we have all observed. They are even admitting it in different ways,” he said, adding such actions were “completely illegal… and unjustifiable.”

Araghchi stressed Iran has “no hostility” toward neighboring countries, describing their people as “brothers and sisters,” and said Iran’s actions target US and Israeli interests amid the ongoing US-Israeli aggression.

US vs Iran: Kharg Island Talk — Bluff or Escalation? Ex-Military Officer Weighs In

Sputnik – 26.03.2026

“An operation towards Kharg Island might happen, but it might as well be a smokescreen or a way for the US to put pressure on Iran,” ex-Swedish army officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik, commenting on reports about a possible US ground operation against the Islamic Republic.

News outlets earlier reported that the Pentagon was preparing to send about 2,000 soldiers from the US army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

“This might be an attempt to pressure Iran towards negotiations,” Valtersson points out.

“The problem with such a strategy is that Iran knows that Trump is desperate to get lower oil prices and a better world, especially the US economy,” Valtersson says, adding that “therefore such an attack is unlikely, since the loss of Iranian oil export and a potential long-term loss of oil production in the Gulf States after retaliatory strikes from Iran would worsen the energy crisis both in the short and long term.” … continue

Zelensky unnecessarily involves Ukraine in the Middle East crisis

By Ahmed Adel | March 26, 2026

Unlike European countries and other NATO allies staying out of the Middle East conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Ukraine—already short on troops and military strength—has sent 201 drone specialists to support the war effort against the Islamic Republic. This decision by the Kiev regime comes despite the difficulties Ukraine faces in the conflict against Russia on various tactical fronts and ends up causing embarrassment between the European bloc and the US, which has received little practical support from Western allies in its war effort against Iran.

It also raises questions about how a country reliant on European funding, which even campaigns to recruit foreigners due to a shortage of personnel, can become involved in a distant conflict. This demonstrates that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has no interest in ending the conflict in his own country and aims to win favor with the US by becoming entangled in the Persian Gulf quagmire, so the war in Eastern Europe can continue. … continue

Ukraine ‘on the verge of a financial catastrophe’ – senior MP

RT | March 26, 2026

Ukraine is on the brink of a financial abyss, with billions in Western funding at risk due to Kiev’s failure to implement key governance, judicial, and anti-corruption reforms, a senior lawmaker has warned.

Speaking to the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday, Daniil Getmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada’s Finance, Tax and Customs Committee, warned of mounting failures to meet obligations to the EU, IMF, and World Bank.

”In 2025, we failed to meet 14 indicators of the Ukraine Facility. And because of this, we did not receive €3.9 billion,” Getmantsev said. “Moreover, 300 million of that amount is being lost completely in the first quarter [as] we have already failed to meet 5 out of 5 indicators.”

Getmantsev was referring to the EU’s €50 billion mechanism, which acts as one of Ukraine’s core budget lifelines. Facility ties quarterly disbursements to 69 reforms covering rule of law, governance, financial stability, and anti-corruption. … Full article

Turkish tanker blacklisted by Ukraine hit in drone attack – media

RT | March 26, 2026

A Turkish oil tanker has reportedly been struck by drones near the Bosphorus after taking on around 140,000 tons of oil at a Russian port, local media reported on Thursday. The ship is blacklisted by the Ukrainian government for transporting Russian goods.

The vessel, identified as the Altura, is owned by Turkish shipping company Pergamon and operated by a crew of 27 Turkish nationals. According to reports, it was targeted by air and surface drones around 22 km from the strategic waterway. While no casualties were reported, the ship is said to have sustained damage to its bridge and upper deck, with flooding reported in the engine room. … continue