Israel could fall into ‘death trap’

The Diplomatic-Security Cabinet’s decision to conquer Gaza City represents a potential Archimedean point, though its ultimate destination remains uncertain. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet ministers pursue Hamas’ defeat, mounting... Read more »

Her Honor on the Ballot: Iraqi women under attack

Shafaq News Iraqi women stepping into public life—whether as candidates, journalists, or activists—are facing a rising tide of backlash: smear campaigns that weaponize their reputation, morality, and perceived “honor.” With just three... Read more »

How Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah built secret weapons corridor to arm Houthis terrorists

Testimonies from crew members of the “al-Sharwa” vessel, which attempted to smuggle strategic weapons for the Houthis in Yemen, revealed new details in recent hours about the smuggling routes used by the... Read more »

Hezbollah in crisis as pressure mounts in Lebanon

Since the November 2024 ceasefire, Hezbollah has been mired in a severe crisis, facing military, economic, and political attacks. Israel has been striking the terrorist organization’s operatives and strategic infrastructure, the US... Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon axes Peshmerga pay in Iraq anti-ISIS aid shift

Shafaq News – Washington Washington is preparing its largest cut in military funding to Iraq since launching its anti-ISIS support program in 2014, according to exclusive Pentagon documents obtained by Shafaq News.... Read more »

Masses rally against Gaza City takeover plan, urge soldiers to refuse, seek general strike

Ten of thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv and cities across Israel on Saturday evening to call for a hostage deal and ceasefire agreement before Israel launches its planned mission to... Read more »

In a first, Argentinian lawmaker indicted for anti-Israel social media posts

BUENOS AIRES (JTA) — An Argentine lawmaker has been indicted on criminal charges after comparing Israel to the Nazi regime and calling it a “genocide state” on social media. Vanina Biasi of... Read more »

Why Iraq’s PMF disarmament is a different battle from Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Shafaq News The Lebanese government’s decision to restrict all weapons to state control—including those held by Hezbollah and other non-official armed groups—has sparked strong internal and regional debate. The United States welcomed... Read more »

Israel is committing war crimes – and its legal heads remain silent

Close to twenty experts in international law and legal theory from law faculties in Israel’s universities sent a letter on Wednesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in light of Israel’s plans to... Read more »

Syrian government rejects outcomes of SDF-backed conference in Hasakah

2025-08-09T08:53:14+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus The Syrian government has rejected the outcomes of the “Unity of Stance” conference held in Hasakah, saying its proposals undermine... Read more »