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‘Israeli regime on decline’
The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the Israeli regime is on the decline and is losing its deterrence power thanks to the resistance of the Palestinian people. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the Israeli regime’s decline began some years ago. He added, the decline has now accelerated, calling on the Islamic world to use this great opportunity. Ayatollah Khamenei also called on Islamic countries to support the Palestinian people, saying the issue of Palestine is one of the most fundamental issues in the Islamic world. The leader said that the issue of Palestine is a humanitarian issue as well, citing rallies held in non-Muslim countries last week to mark international al-quds day in support of the Palestinians. The leader made the remarks in a meeting with ambassadors of Islamic countries to Tehran on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Earlier, he called on Muslims to maintain unity to foil different plots aimed at dividing them.
Russia Germany tensions
Russia condemns Germany’s decision to expel its diplomats from Berlin, saying it is responding in kind. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow is expelling more than 20 German diplomats, adding it had already notified the Germany ambassador about the move. It also warned that continuation of such acts will destroy the entire array of Russian-German relations. The announcement came after Germany declared more than 30 Russian diplomats personae non grate, over espionage allegations. Berlin used to be the biggest buyer of Russian oil and gas, but its relations with Moscow have been on the decline, since the conflict began in Ukraine in February 2022.
Sudan evacuation
In Sudan, the army says it is coordinating efforts to evacuate foreign diplomats and citizens. Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, says he has agreed to facilitate the evacuation of diplomatic missions and citizens from the United States, Britain, China and France. A statement from the army also says nationals and diplomats from these countries would leave the capital Khartoum on military transport planes. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia says a boat carrying scores of of its citizens and a number of other nationals has arrived in Jeddah, marking the first evacuation of civilians since fighting began in Sudan.
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