Ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire, one of the main shrines of the Orthodox world, takes place in Jerusalem
Photo: Depositphotos On Friday, 19 April, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem hosted the annual ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire, one of the central events of Orthodox Easter, which symbolises the Resurrection of Christ. According to the Israeli police, there were about 9,000 pilgrims in the temple at the same […]
Iran outlines “red lines” in nuclear talks with the US: Tehran demands security guarantees and rejects “Arab models”
Iran has officially outlined its “red lines” in nuclear negotiations with the US, rejecting models it considers unacceptable. The representative of the Supreme Leader Ali Shamkhani stressed that Tehran insists on the right to limited uranium enrichment for energy needs. Among Iran’s key demands are the complete lifting of economic sanctions and security guarantees from the United States, including that Israel will not attack Iranian nuclear facilities. Can the new round of talks lead to a compromise? Read on to learn more about this complex situation.
Israel does not rule out a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities: Washington refrains from supporting it for now
Israel is considering a limited strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, despite the fact that US President Donald Trump is not yet ready to support such an operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received a clear signal from Trump that diplomacy is preferable, but Israel reserves the right to act independently. In the context of the new US-Iran talks, Israel has presented the Trump administration with several strike scenarios that could have a significant impact on regional security. Is Trump ready to support Israel in the event of an escalation of the conflict? Read on!
US seeks direct talks with Hamas: release of dual-citizen hostages at centre stage
The United States is seeking to hold direct talks with Hamas on the release of hostages with dual citizenship, including US and Israeli citizen Idan Alexander. According to Arab media reports, the request for talks has already been passed on to mediators, and the meeting may take place in the coming days. However, the actions of the American side caused dissatisfaction in Israel, where Minister Ron Dermer criticised the negotiations, which were conducted without the knowledge of official Jerusalem. The situation underscores the growing tension between the US and Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Read on to learn more about this complex situation.
