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Israel West Bank killing 

Palestinians have held a funeral for a resistance fighter who was assassinated by the Israeli regime early this morning. Mourners condemned Tel Aviv for its crimes and called for justice. The victim, identified as Tamer al-Kilani was killed in a bomb explosion in the occupied West Bank City of Nablus. He was a member of the Arin al-Osoud resistance group, which is now warning of a harsh response. Hamas has also said the crime will not go unanswered. And, the Islamic Jihad has reacted by saying the assassination will only strengthen Palestinians’ resolve to fight on. Tensions have intensified in the occupied West Bank. On Saturday, Israeli soldiers shot and wounded a 16-year-old Palestinian in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of al-Quds, claiming he had injured an Israeli man in a stabbing attack.

Xi Jinping secures third term

Xi Jinping will be the leader of China for another five years after the Communist Congress Party confirms his status. President Xi was picked as the party's general secretary for the third time in a closed-door vote. That means he will be elected president at the annual meeting of the National People's Congress in March. The new line-up of the party’s seven-member Standing Committee, over which Xi presides, was also announced. Speaking to the media at the event, President Xi said China has opened its doors to the world for better interaction. He noted that the country is on the path to modernization and will move towards securing better prosperity for its people. During its week-long gathering, Congress approved the addition of new wording to the party charter, elevating Xi’s core status. 

US contradictory remarks

Iran has condemned contradictory comments by US officials regarding negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 agreement. Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says American authorities continue to exchange messages with Tehran and at the same time fan the flames of anti-government riots in Iran. The top diplomat argues that US officials are seeking to exert political pressure in an effort to win concessions during negotiations. The comments were an apparent response to statements by US authorities who have announced that the JCPOA revival negotiations are no longer on Washington's agenda. Amir-Abdollahian rejects this and says it is a priority for the Americans to reach an agreement and they want that as soon as possible. The foreign minister stressed Tehran will move within the framework of an agreement in which its red lines are respected. He added, however, that Tehran will not leave the negotiating table. 

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