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Former Irish MEP Clare Daly confirmed that western governments are complicit in the Israeli occupation genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Daly stated on X that she and Palestine supporters won’t stop their activities until the Israeli aggression on Gaza ends and Israeli leaders brought before the ICC over their crimes.
Her post was written after a rally outside the Israeli embassy in Dublin, Ireland, where the activists lightened ” Netanyahu is a war criminal”.
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The United States has rejected an official request from the Israeli government to review the memorandum of understanding with Iran, according to Israeli media reports.
Channel 12 reported that “Israel submitted an official request to the United States to review the emerging ‘memorandum of understanding’ between Washington and Tehran, but the Israeli request was rejected by the American side.”
The report suggested that this means “Israel is still unaware of the full details of the agreement, which is expected to be signed next Friday in Switzerland.”
For his part, US President Donald Trump had previously promised to hold a press conference regarding the agreement with Iran, stating that he would “read the document word for word,” but he did not specify a date for the full release of the agreement.
The understanding to end the war between Iran and the United States, scheduled to be signed on Friday, has sparked widespread criticism within Israel, targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has faced accusations of entrenching Israel’s dependence on the United States, his inability to influence the decision, and causing a strategic loss.
The Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot stated that while coordination with Washington is important, the resulting dependency is dangerous and irresponsible.
It added: “Ultimately, due to the negligent management of negotiations by the leader of the world’s most powerful nation, Israel has returned to a reality where its freedom of action is more limited, and its deterrence has been significantly weakened, primarily due to the damage in the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu.”
The newspaper also recalled a war warning issued by Military Intelligence in 2023, which indicated that “Israel’s enemies perceive a weakness in the relationship between the United States and Israel, and therefore may exploit the opportunity for a surprise attack.” It clarified, “At that time, the focus was not on Hamas, but on Iran and Hezbollah, but the underlying message was clear.” Quds Press
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UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomed on Sunday a new peace deal between the United States and Iran, calling it a “critical step” toward ending the conflict.
According to a statement issued by his Spokesman, the agreement provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations.
The Secretary‑General expressed “deep appreciation” for the role of Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and other regional countries in supporting the talks.
He said he hopes the parties will build on the momentum and “redouble their efforts” toward a final resolution. He also reaffirmed that the United Nations stands ready to support efforts toward a “durable and comprehensive peace.”
The conflict began in late February with US and Israeli strikes across Iran. Iran responded with attacks on Israel and US‑allied states in the Gulf.
The fighting led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane through which about 20 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes.
Despite a ceasefire agreed in April, the United States and Iran have exchanged intermittent fire, including two rounds of tit‑for‑tat strikes this week.
Earlier on Sunday, Mr. Guterres strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. In a separate statement, he said the strikes took place despite a ceasefire and at a time when Washington and Tehran were expected to reach an agreement to help pave the way to peace.
He warned that the conflict is having a “devastating impact” on the global economy and urged all parties to show “maximum restraint” at a crucial moment. He also expressed hope for a successful outcome to ongoing efforts by the United States and Iran.
The crisis in Lebanon is part of unrest across the wider region. It erupted on 2 March, just days after the US and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon to fire on Israel. UN News
