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Iraqi Shiite Cleric Calls for Peace and Normalization with Israel Amid Regional Conflict

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By אוריאל פיליפ

First reported by Mako · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

Iraqi Shiite cleric Rait al-Tamimi calls for peace and normalization with Israel, citing historical ties and condemning terrorism. Despite facing assassination attempts and backlash, he urges Iraq to choose regional partnership over alignment with Iran-backed militias.

  • 01Iraqi Shiite cleric Rait al-Tamimi openly supports peace and normalization with Israel.
  • 02He highlights historical trust between Iraqi Arabs and Jews as a basis for peace.
  • 03Al-Tamimi condemns terrorist groups involved in recent regional violence.
  • 04He survived five assassination attempts linked to his pro-Israel stance.
  • 05Muqtada al-Sadr publicly denounced al-Tamimi and incited against him.
  • 06Al-Tamimi warns of Iranian-backed militias' influence in Iraq and regional tensions.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Ali Khamenei
OrganizationsHezbollah, Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Houthi
PlacesIraq, Baghdad, Israel

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Iraqi Shiite Cleric Calls for Peace and Normalization with Israel Amid Regional Conflict
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Iraqi Shiite Activist Survives Assassination Attempts, Calls for Peace with Israel
N12Center · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Iraqi Shiite Activist Survives Assassination Attempts, Calls for Peace with Israel

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