Middle East Affairs Monitor - مراقب شؤون الشرق الأوسط

🚨🚨🚨 🇵🇰Dozens Dead in Pakistani Troops vs. Terrorists Clashes at 🇦🇫 Afghan Border In a series of violent confrontations at the Afghan border, Pakistani security forces clashed with terrorists, resulting in multiple casualties. The first exchange of fire occurred on the outskirts of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where six militants and two army officers were killed, as reported by Pakistan's military. Subsequent operations in the region targeted members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a group that has been regrouping in the northwestern area in recent years. The military's efforts have intensified in the volatile northwest, a former TTP stronghold, leading to further deadly shootouts.

🚨🚨🚨 Breaking News 🚨🚨🚨 🇮🇪⚡🇮🇱 Israel's ambassador to Dublin, Dana Erlich, has cautioned that Ireland's intention to formally recognize a Palestinian state could lead to a crisis in bilateral relations, sending the wrong message about Ireland as a tech hub and concerning Israeli investors in the Irish IT services sector.

🇪🇺🇵🇸 EU Foreign Policy Chief Condemns Israeli Air Strike in Gaza In a strongly worded statement, Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has condemned an Israeli air strike in the Gaza city of Rafah, which has resulted in the deaths of 45 people in a tent camp. The strike, which has been described as a devastating attack on displaced persons, including small children, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for immediate action.

⚖️ICC Chief Prosecutor Condemns Israel's Collective Punishment of Gaza The International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has strongly condemned Israel's collective punishment of the Gaza population. "No one has immunity to commit war crimes or crimes against humanity". In an interview with The Sunday Times, Khan discussed the reactions following his move to seek arrest warrants for members of the Palestinian group Hamas and senior Israeli officials. Khan has voiced in several occasions that Israel's actions are not justified by its democratic system or supreme court, stating that "nobody has a license to commit war crimes or crimes against humanity." He also referenced the UK's stance against the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during Ireland's struggle for independence, suggesting that even in situations where the means of achieving a goal are not clearly defined, the principle of upholding international law and protecting civilians must be maintained.

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🚨⚡BREAKING NEWS!🇸🇦🇮🇷 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will soon visit Iran This end of the month will see a groundbreaking development in bilateral relations! Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has embraced an invitation from Iran's Acting President Mokhber for an upcoming visit to Tehran! After years of strained relations between the two nations, this visit could mark the first time a Saudi royal sets foot in Iran in over twenty years! 🗞️🗞️🗞️

🎉🇮🇶Halabja becomes a public holiday in Iraq! Iraq has taken a significant step in honoring the memory of the tragic Halabja Chemical Attack by declaring March 16th as a national holiday! This decision was taken to honour and remember the event that unfolded on that fateful March of 1988. 🔎The Halabja Chemical Attack was a devastating act that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and left a lasting impact on the Kurdish community. Hopefully this day may give more commitment from part of the government and the institutions to keep the country more united. #HalabjaChemicalAttack #Iraq #NationalHoliday #Remembrance #Peace 🕊️ #Kurdistan

✈️ Saudi Arabia Enhances Pilgrim Experience for Hajj 🕋🌟 with technology. Pilgrims from around the world are arriving in Saudi Arabia for the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, are welcome by advanced procedures and technologies during their journey. With key entry points at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah, nearly 1.5 million pilgrims are expected yearly. Arabia's "Makkah Route" initiative, now in its sixth year and expanding to seven countries, streamlines the pilgrimage process with services like electronic visa issuance and biometric data collection in pilgrims' home countries.

🇮🇶Iraq Considers Making Eid al-Ghadir a National Holiday The Iraqi Parliament is currently debating a proposal to officially recognize Eid al-Ghadir as a national holiday in Iraq. This Islamic celebration holds significant importance for Shia Muslims, who make up 61-64% of Iraq's population.

Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), paid a visit to the Iranian Embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday to express his condolences to Tehran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, on the tragic passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation.