Kuwaiti airlift delivers 40 tons of food, shelter aid to Syria

  The fourth humanitarian airlift flight from Kuwait arrived at Damascus International Airport on Wednesday, carrying 40 tons of food and shelter aid as part of the ongoing Kuwait airbridge campaign. The mission is aimed at assisting the most vulnerable groups in Syria under the humanitarian initiative “Kuwait By Your Side,” organized by the Al-Salam Charitable and Humanitarian Society, in coordination with Kuwait’s Ministries of Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Defense, with the support of the Kuwait Air Force.

Dina Salameh, spokesperson for the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that Kuwait is in continuous contact with the Syrian Red Crescent to assess essential needs and expedite deliveries. The assistance is immediately distributed to the most vulnerable families, including those caring for the disabled, people suffering from chronic illnesses, and those unable to support themselves due to extreme poverty and harsh living conditions.

The aid has been distributed in various regions, including Daraa, Lattakia, and Homs, where the humanitarian situation remains dire due to consecutive crises. Salama praised the efforts of the Kuwaiti authorities and charitable organizations for their ongoing humanitarian work, emphasizing that this reflects the true spirit of the Kuwaiti people. — KUNA

Namaa Charity brings hope to Gaza with winter aid, tarpaulins

  Kuwait’s Namaa Charity is carrying out a campaign to support needy families and children in Gaza, in collaboration with its field partner, the Palestine Al-Ghad Society for Community Development. Walid Al-Bassam, Head of Projects and Development at the charity, said Namaa is distributing clothing packages to over 115 children. The packages included winter clothing and essential items for children and newborns. Additionally, blankets and mats were distributed to 55 families, and 68 tarpaulin sheets were installed to protect 34 tents from rain.

He said the campaign is a continuation of Namaa Charity’s efforts to support people in Gaza, who are facing dire humanitarian conditions due to the Zionist attack and siege and harsh cold weather. He added that distributing clothing packages for children and essentials for newborns reflects the charity’s “commitment to upholding the dignity of families and supporting children, who represent the most vulnerable group in these circumstances.”

Chairperson of Palestine Al-Ghad Society for Community Development, Manal Seyam, said the campaign “comes at a critical time, as the people of Gaza face daily challenges in securing their basic needs.” She added that distributing clothing packages to children “has brought smiles to their faces and given them a sense of warmth in these harsh conditions,” pointing to the importance of the tarpaulin installation.

Seyam explained that installing 68 tarpaulin sheets for the displaced families’ tents was a vital step to protect them from rain and strong winds, especially as many tents were damaged due to the weather conditions. She noted that the goal of the aid is to meet material needs and strengthen the resilience of the affected families, protecting them from diseases caused by the cold and humidity. — KUNA

Kuwait Religious Education Administration Holds the First Forum for the Reading Challenge Competition in Its Ninth Season

Under the patronage of the Religious Education Supervisor, Mr. Mishal Al-Jutaili, the technical guidance for libraries and the technical guidance for the Arabic language presented the first forum for the Reading Challenge Competition, which is the largest Arab educational project aimed at promoting and enhancing the culture of reading in Arabic.

In their speeches, the trainers Mr. Abdul Fattah Yasin, Arabic Language Supervisor, Ms. Azhar Al-Azmi, Library Supervisor, and Mr. Ghiyath Ahmed, a teacher from Al-Sulaibiya Religious Institute, addressed the main challenges and ways to overcome them, the elements of strength, and how to benefit from them.

The forum concluded with a speech from the Religious Education Supervisor, Mr. Mishal Al-Jutaili, in which he praised everyone's efforts and highlighted the ambitions that the team will achieve, God willing, in spreading the culture of awareness of the role of reading in inspiring thought and creating an aware and cultured generation.

 Inauguration of "Uncle Abdullah Al-Mutawwa’s Mosque in the Reform Institutions Sector

As part of the cooperation between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior and the "Nama Charity" affiliated with the Society for Social Reform, the "Uncle Abdullah Ali Al-Mutawwa Mosque, May God Have Mercy on Him" was inaugurated inside the central prison. The mosque aims to provide a spiritual environment that contributes to enhancing religious and moral values, reflecting the commitment of the Ministry of Interior and "Nama Charity" to support reform and development projects.

The mosque occupies an area of 128 square meters and was completed in just 45 days! This project is a continuation of previous reform initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with "Nama Charity" to enhance the work environment in accordance with humanitarian and religious values, including the "Family House" and the "Educational School for Prisoners".

Colonel Osama Majid Abdulaziz, Assistant Director General of the Reform Institutions Sector, stated, “Today we inaugurate the 'Uncle Abdullah Al-Mutawwa Mosque, May God Have Mercy on Him' in the Reform Institutions Sector, to be a symbol reflecting our commitment to provide a spiritual environment for those working in this sector. This project embodies the effective partnership between state institutions and charitable associations and represents the spirit of integration that characterizes community work in Kuwait."

 "Balad al-Khair" Launches the "Water Outpouring Fund" Project in Cooperation with the General Secretariat of Awqaf

Balad al-Khair launched the "Water Outpouring Fund" project, which aims to provide clean water in many areas within the State of Kuwait, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of Awqaf.

The past period has witnessed cooperation between the association and the Awqaf Authority to implement several charitable projects within the State of Kuwait.

Othman Al-Thuwaini, Director of the Good Country Association, affirmed that the "Water Outpouring Fund" project is one of the forms of fruitful cooperation with the General Secretariat of Awqaf, through which 442,500 water bottles were provided and distributed in various areas within Kuwait benefiting the underprivileged workers, mosque visitors, hospitals, and others.

He added that the "Water Outpouring Fund" project provided 22,125 water cans at a total cost of 9,956 Kuwaiti Dinars.

Al-Thuwaini noted that the Al-Balad Al-Khayr Association had contracted with Al-Roumah General Trading and Contracting Company (Al Ain Water). A delegation representing the General Secretariat of Awqaf visited the water production factory, and the implementation of the water distribution plan began in areas under the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Awqaf, the Municipality of Kuwait, public places, and the new residential and labor areas under construction.

The Director of Al-Balad Al-Khayr Association highlighted that thousands of beneficiaries have received clean water, especially in areas where water is not readily available nearby. Al-Thuwaini continued that water provision projects are among the most important charitable projects that the association seeks to implement due to the pressing need for water and that people cannot do without it at any time. Providing water is among the best acts of charity and the best forms of almsgiving.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The best charity is to provide water" (Narrated by Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Al-Nasa'i, and Ibn Majah). The Director of Al-Balad Al-Khayr Association concluded by affirming that the upcoming period will witness more efforts as everyone remains committed to lending a helping hand to those in need and making further efforts to improve the lives of beneficiaries in Kuwait.

Graduation of 400 Pakistani Youth in a Technology Program Funded by the Charity Authority

With funding from the International Islamic Charitable Organization, a celebration was held in Pakistan for the graduation of 400 young men and women in the program “Empowering Youth through Technology-Driven Skills,” aimed at helping them meet the demands of life through honorable work and lawful earnings and contributing to community development in cooperation with the Pakistan Islamic Relief Organization.

The project aimed to enhance technology-based skills among the most disadvantaged youth in the Gujarat and Vehari regions of Punjab through three training courses: the first focused on game development (3D Unity), modern graphic design (integrating user interface and user experience techniques with artificial intelligence), and a “Shopify” course for developing local brands (e-commerce).

As a result of the project, youth were equipped with technological skills that align with market requirements and emerging trends, in addition to improving the job readiness and employability of the training participants through the enhancement of skills and communication. Trainees acquired skills for immediate income generation and gained experience in creating business profiles, providing services online, and networking in the local market. The project opens doors for marginalized youth in rural areas, enabling them to earn a living from home and enhance their income-generating prospects.

The project contributes to empowering girls, constituting 60% of the direct beneficiaries, by training them in the most in-demand skills currently, which will lead to immediate income generation. The program witnessed the provision of training courses on the International Islamic Charitable Organization, the international humanitarian program, and the Bank for International Settlements to ensure comprehensive understanding.

The Israeli occupation continues its genocide against the Gaza Strip for the 467th consecutive day, while the occupying army continues to commit massacres and war crimes against civilians throughout the region. The toll of the Israeli aggression has risen to 46,645 martyrs and 110,012 injured since October 7, 2023, according to the daily report issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza today, Tuesday.

Latest developments...

At least three martyrs, from the same family, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. Several citizens were injured in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment in the Al-Nussairat camp in the central Gaza Strip. A number of martyrs and injured were also reported in an Israeli attack targeting displaced individuals at the Ahli Club in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City.

63 Martyrs

According to medical sources, at least 63 martyrs have fallen in Israeli airstrikes on various areas in the Gaza Strip since dawn yesterday, Tuesday. Local sources reported the martyrdom of 7 citizens and injuries to others due to the occupation's bombardment of the Nasar family's house in Al-Nussairat camp. Among the martyrs from the Nasar family in Al-Nussairat camp were Taher Musa Nasar, 35 years old, Fadi Hassan Nasar, 12 years old, Ahmad Sheikh Hassan Nasar, 7 years old, Hassan Ahmad Nasar, 41 years old, Ashraf Musa Nasar, 22 years old, and Haneen Musa Nasar, 36 years old.

Thirteen Civilians Martyred

Thirteen civilians, including children and women, were martyred, and others were injured as a result of the Israeli occupation's bombing of a house on Al-Baraka Street in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The Civil Defense stated briefly on Tuesday evening that its crews had retrieved 13 martyrs, including children, from a house belonging to the Shahin family in the center of the strip, which was sheltering displaced individuals from the Shakura family. The Civil Defense teams transported the bodies of the martyrs, along with several injured individuals, to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.

Palestinian medical sources reported that around 40 martyrs have fallen, and dozens of civilians have been injured due to the occupation's airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since the dawn of Tuesday, with 27 of them in the central and southern parts. Several citizens were martyred and others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house at the Abdul Aal junction on Al-Jalaa Street in Gaza City. A child was martyred, and others were injured due to the targeting of a house near the Omar Mukhtar market in Gaza City. Several injuries, mostly women and children, were reported after the occupation targeted a house beside the Al-Omari Mosque in Gaza City. The occupation army also demolished a residential square east of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip.

Citizen Alaa al-Din al-Haloo was reported martyred due to Israeli bombardment targeting a group of citizens in the Al-Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City. The occupation's artillery launched illumination rounds over the neighborhoods of Al-Sabra and Al-Zeitoun in southern Gaza City. The occupation army also demolished residential buildings in northern Al-Nussairat in the central Gaza Strip. Several citizens were injured on Tuesday evening after the occupation's forces fired at demonstrators near the entrance of the Al-Nussairat camp in the central Gaza Strip.

The Civil Defense reported that its crews headed out this evening to deal with Israeli shelling that targeted the home of the "Daloul" family in the vicinity of the Yarmouk Mosque, north of Gaza City. This is the second time the occupation forces have shelled agricultural land near the 17 site, south of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, "quad copter" aircraft fired their weapons at the Mufti's land in the Nusseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.

The occupation forces carried out new demolition operations around the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip, coinciding with renewed gunfire directed at areas north of the Nusseirat camp in the central region. Several citizens were injured in Israeli shelling on a house in the Al-Manara neighborhood, south of Khan Younis, while occupation aircraft targeted the home of the Abu Obaida family near the Engineers Syndicate in western Gaza.

Several children were wounded by the explosion of a suspicious object on the Al-Nuwairi hill northwest of the Nusseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. Two martyrs fell, and civilians, including children, were wounded in Israeli shelling that targeted a group of citizens opposite Capital Mall in the Al-Rimal neighborhood, west of Gaza City. Meanwhile, two others were martyred, and several injuries were reported in airstrikes on the vicinity of the Al-Saraya junction in the center of the city.

Two Palestinian displaced individuals were martyred, and others were serious injured during shelling targeting a tent for the displaced west of the Nusseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. The Civil Defense teams recovered the body of martyr Bassem Rajeh Al-Nahal near the Hamza Mosque in Khirbat Al-Adas, north of Rafah City, and transported it to Nasser Medical Complex.

Several injuries among civilians were recorded on Tuesday evening due to shelling by occupation aircraft around the Palestine junction in the Al-Rimal neighborhood, west of Gaza City. The number of injuries reached the Baptist Hospital after the occupation shelled a group of citizens at the Palestine roundabout west of Gaza City.

Palestinian Red Crescent teams transferred two injuries from the occupation shelling near the fishermen's port west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday evening. Medical sources mentioned that two citizens were injured as a result of an Israeli air raid on agricultural land near the 17 roundabout in western Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

The occupation’s artillery violently targeted areas north of Nusseirat in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday evening, in addition to "quad copter" aircraft firing their weapons towards "Camp 5" in Nusseirat. Occupation vehicles and "Quad Copter" aircraft opened fire on "Mufti's land" and the new camp in the Nusseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.

The occupation's warplanes conducted an airstrike targeting a house east of the Al-Maqadma Mosque in Block 2 of the Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. They also carried out another air raid in front of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid School in the Nusseirat camp.

In Khan Younis Governorate, an airstrike targeted an empty agricultural land near the 17 roundabout west of the city, while occupation forces fired in the eastern part of Al-Qarara village, northeast of Khan Younis. The occupation forces released smoke bombs south of the Mawashi area in the city of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

Areas northeast of Khan Younis city were subjected to Israeli artillery shelling, coinciding with air raids on agricultural land and homes in the Qezan Rashwan area south of the city.

 The Decision to Emigrate

Many of us, for various reasons, have decided to travel and leave our country to start a new life in a new country. Often, that life is different from what we were accustomed to in our home country. There, the culture and customs differ, and perhaps even appearance and clothing. Even language and religion may differ.

 Integration and Identity

From here begins the difficult equation between the integration of a person into the new society and coexisting with it, along with his family, while maintaining their identity and clinging to the religion, culture, and customs they lived with before their expatriation. Each of us remains in a state of intense confusion between considering their new life in exile as a temporary phase that should pass quickly until they return to their homeland. As a result, expatriates may disregard the importance of integrating with the new society and engaging with its cultures, arts, and politics. Consequently, the isolation increases over the years, and things become more complicated as children enter the stages of adolescence and then maturity in the new society.

 Fascination with the New Society

On the other hand, some express fascination with the new society and eagerly seek to merge into it with full force, perhaps motivated by the misery of the reality they experienced in their homeland and their desire to change their way of life. However, they encounter many challenges that begin from the very first day, regarding the acceptance of the new society, as well as the possibility of losing their identity over time, especially in the second and third generations of their children.

Historical Insights

Studying history, specifically the biography of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and understanding it correctly is one of the most important means to answer many questions and situations that arise in our lives. This has led to searching through the pages of his biography for the closest events and periods that can be referred to as a reference and guide in understanding the details of the life of the emigrants.

Migration to Medina

The migration to Medina was a migration to establish the emerging Islamic state in a new community that shared the same culture, language, and religion. Everyone who migrated there was aware that this was a new phase in their lives and not a temporary displacement. Therefore, it does not apply to what we are searching for or to the reality we are currently facing, in which some are fleeing from their homelands in search of a better life in terms of safety and stability.

Migration to Abyssinia

As for what closely resembles the state of alienation that many people experience in our time, it is the migration to Abyssinia. A group of Muslims emigrated after their homelands became narrow for them; it was difficult for them to continue their lives in Mecca, as the doors were closed, and safety was lost. They were besieged and restricted in their daily sustenance. Here came the indication from the noble Prophet, peace be upon him: "If you go to the land of Abyssinia, there is a king there under whom no one is wronged," which initiated the journey of migration to a country that is completely different in terms of customs, culture, language, and religion. You can imagine how many years the Muslims lived in Abyssinia—not just one year, nor five, nor even ten years, but a full fifteen years living and coexisting in a state and society completely different from the reality of Muslims in Mecca.

Questions About Integration

We start with the famous position of the Negus with our master Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, and there are many unanswered questions that we will try to address through this series. For example: Did the migrants integrate into the new Abyssinian society, or did the differences in language, culture, and religion remain a barrier to integration? Where did the migrants reside in Abyssinia? What type of work did they engage in to earn their living? And how were their sources of income?

Challenges of Exile

Do they learn the language of the land of exile (Abyssinian), or did they consider their presence in Abyssinia to be a temporary station and therefore unnecessary? Did they maintain their traditional attire or change it to align with the new society? To what extent did they engage with the political system of the host country? Did Muslims leave an impact on the new society? How did Muslims in Abyssinia respond to the two attempts to overthrow the ruler of the state (the Negus)? And what was their political vision for dealing with the developments of events?

Difficulties and Consequences

Suppose we know that there were Muslims who emigrated to Abyssinia who renounced Islam and returned to Christianity. In that case, this gives a clear indicator of the scale of the challenges and difficulties faced by Muslims in exile, and of the pains of alienation and its impact on the expatriate. We might expect that after Muslims continued in Abyssinia for more than fifteen years, there would be a large number of Abyssinians who embraced Islam. However, the surprise is that those numbers remained limited and there was no real expansion of Islam in the land of Abyssinia. What is the reason for that? Did the Najashi, the king of Abyssinia, really convert to Islam? If the answer is yes, isn't that an opportune opportunity to spread Islam throughout the entire state and to take advantage of the influence and power of the ruler?

The objective of the Series

Those questions and others will be addressed in detail, with the primary goal being to derive lessons and insights from that unique experience in Islamic history, which has not received its due attention in writing and research. In fact, one of the greatest difficulties facing those who seek knowledge and wish to learn more about this period is the scarcity of historical sources. The well-known books of biography did not cover the details of the Muslims' lives in Abyssinia as they did with other events in Mecca and Medina. This may be due to the geographical distance, and perhaps the difficulty of communication. However, this necessitated further research into the biographical sources and both Arab and foreign historical references that dealt with that period to obtain as much information as possible, in addition to a thorough investigation in the references and biographies of each of the eighty-seven emigrants, whose emigration to Abyssinia is agreed upon in the books of biography, to delve into the details of their lives, and to search between the lines in their diaries, to extract any additional information that may help in understanding that period of our history. All of this is aimed at drawing lessons and insights that can assist us in gaining a deeper understanding of our present, particularly in terms of the jurisprudence of life in exile.

Upcoming Episodes

If we want to know the beginning of the journey of sailing to Abyssinia, where it settled, the challenges of the new diaspora that began from the first day of migrating to Abyssinia, the story of the bribery that accompanied the ascension of the Negus to the throne, and whether the migration to Abyssinia was for the poor and oppressed fleeing from the oppression of Quraysh, or whether it included the wealthy and prominent figures to achieve other goals? This is what we will attempt to reveal in more detail in the upcoming episode of the series, God willing.

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War on Gaza: Massacre in Khan Younis and Trump Confirms the Deal is Near

On the 466th day of the war on Gaza, medical sources reported to Al Jazeera that 28 Palestinians have been martyred in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn today, 12 of whom were in Khan Younis. Meanwhile, the elected U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed in an interview with Newsmax that the deal is approaching.

Hamas Confirms the Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza is in Its Final Stages

- We have conducted a series of consultations and communications with leaders of Palestinian factions to update them on the progress of the Doha negotiations.

- Leaders of the factions confirmed their satisfaction with the course of negotiations and emphasized the necessity of preparing for the next stage.

- The movement's leadership and various factions confirmed the continuation of communication and consultation until the agreement, which has reached its final stages, is completed.

Qatari Foreign Ministry: We Have Reached the Final Stages of the Agreement

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid bin Mohammed Al-Ansari:

- We have reached the final stages of the agreement.

- The ongoing talks in Doha regarding Gaza are fruitful and positive, focusing on the final details.

- We hope to receive good news regarding the Gaza agreement.

- We have overcome the main obstacles in the disagreements between the two parties concerning the agreement.

- Meetings are ongoing in Doha among the parties to the agreement, and we are awaiting updates from them.

- When we announce the agreement, the start of the ceasefire implementation will also be announced.

- We urge both sides to reach an agreement and end the tragedy in Gaza.

- We anticipate that the announcement of the agreement will be soon.

- We have submitted drafts for the ceasefire agreement, and discussions are now ongoing concerning the final details.

- There are pending details between the two negotiating parties regarding the ceasefire in Gaza, the majority of which relate to implementation.

- The implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza will occur very shortly after it is reached.

- We appreciate the efforts of the Biden and Trump administrations, which have worked hard to reach an agreement.

- We reiterate our firm position on ending the occupation in Gaza and all Palestinian territories, and that the decision must be Palestinian.

- The mediators, Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, are committed to all that leads to the success of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Jordanian Foreign Minister: The Aggression on Gaza Must Stop Immediately

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that the aggression on Gaza must stop immediately, confirming that the success of the Doha talks is a key step in that direction.

Katz: A System to Monitor the Recruitment of Haredim Will Be Established

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:

- A system to monitor the recruitment of Haredim will be established to achieve the goals set for their integration into the army.

- We will impose penalties on Haredim avoiding military service and on the institutions where they study.

- Our goal is to recruit 4,800 Haredim in the first year of recruitment and 5,700 in the following year.

Saraya al-Quds - Jenin Brigade: We Confronted an Israeli Force.

Saraya Al-Quds - Jenin Brigade stated that its fighters confronted an Israeli force attempting to besiege a house on the Um Al-Qasab mountain axis and fired heavy volleys of bullets at them.

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister: 33 hostages will be released

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister:

- The exchange deal is currently being discussed, and we hope to receive positive news later.

- 33 hostages will be released as part of the exchange deal.

- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump requested that a deal be reached before January 20.

- I cannot disclose the details of the deal, and we do not want statements that could affect the morale of the families of the detainees.

Channel 12 Israel: Smotrich is conducting intensive consultations with senior rabbis

Channel 12 Israel reported that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is conducting intensive consultations with senior rabbis regarding the prisoner exchange deal. For its part, the newspaper "Israel Hayom" quoted a member of Smotrich's office as saying, "We will decide within hours whether we are going to issue a resignation warning if the deal is approved."

Just a short while ago, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged Smotrich to resign from the government if a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is signed, describing the agreement being negotiated as a surrender deal.

The number of journalist martyrs in Gaza rises to 204

The government media office in Gaza reported that the number of journalist martyrs has risen to 204 after the martyrdom of journalist Muhammad Bashir Al-Talmas. Two days ago, the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate accused Israel in a statement of "deliberately continuing to target journalists in the Gaza Strip to cover up the truth and conceal its crimes against the Palestinian people."

Injuries from Israeli shelling on Palestinians in Jabalia

Al Jazeera's correspondent reported injuries from Israeli shelling on Palestinians in the Jabalia town in northern Gaza Strip.

28 martyrs in airstrikes on the Strip since this morning

Medical sources informed Al Jazeera that 24 Palestinians were martyred in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since the dawn of today, 19 of whom were in the central and southern parts of the Strip. This comes while Al Jazeera's correspondent confirmed the death of 4 martyrs and several injuries in Israeli shelling on a house in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in eastern Gaza City.

Ben Gvir urges Smotrich to resign if the deal is made

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir told Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, "Let us notify Netanyahu that we will resign from the government together if a deal is reached." He added: "The deal being formulated is a surrender deal, and we do not have the ability to prevent it on our own."

Yesterday, Monday, the Israeli Finance Minister described the exchange deal currently being discussed as a disaster for Israel's national security, saying he would not be part of what he called a surrender deal that includes the release of senior terrorists, a ceasefire, and wasting the achievements that have been made, as he put it.

Jerusalem Post: The deal might be announced today.

The Jerusalem Post reported from sources confirming that if no last-minute changes occur, it is possible to announce the deal today. Earlier yesterday, Monday, Axios, an American news site, cited a source stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to concessions regarding the withdrawal from the Philadelphia and Netzarim Corridors in the Gaza Strip, and also agreed to new concessions regarding the Palestinian prisoners to be released.

Injuries in Israeli airstrike on a house in the Al-Daraj neighborhood

Al Jazeera's correspondent reported injuries from an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Al-Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City. The neighborhood was one of the oldest cities in the world established by the Canaanites in the third millennium BC, and it forms a major part of the ancient hill that was part of Gaza, characterized by stairs and ladders that took its name from there. The neighborhood is distinguished by its historical monuments, but they are subject to a systematic series of Israeli targeting that erases its heritage features.

Israeli Prisoners' Authority calls for a comprehensive agreement

The Israeli Prisoners' Authority stated:

- "We affirm the necessity of reaching a comprehensive agreement that ensures the return of all detainees."

- "Any agreement being negotiated should set a date for the return of the last detainees."

Journalist Mohammed Al-Talmas martyred in Gaza

Al Jazeera's correspondent reported the martyrdom of journalist Mohammed Al-Talmas, who succumbed to his injuries from an Israeli bombardment on Gaza City yesterday, Monday. Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli war machine has inflicted unprecedented losses on the Palestinian press community in Gaza and the West Bank, with the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate reporting the destruction of 88 media institutions and the arrest and injury of dozens of journalists, in addition to the killing of more than 170 others, some of whom died alongside their families.

Widespread destruction of a house targeted in Khan Younis

Scenes posted by activists on Instagram showed widespread destruction following an Israeli bombing early Tuesday on a house belonging to the "Masmuh" family near the Khalidiya clinic in the Al-Manara neighborhood in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Mahmoud Bissal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip, announced the recovery of body parts of martyrs from the Abed family, who were among the displaced living in the targeted house.

20 martyrs in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn

Medical sources reported to Al Jazeera that 20 Palestinians were martyred in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn today, 12 of whom were in Khan Younis. This comes following a bloody day in which at least 50 Palestinians were martyred in new massacres committed by the Israeli occupation army in the Gaza Strip.

Trump: We are very close to finalizing the deal

President-elect Donald Trump, in an interview with Newsmax, stated:

- "We are very close to finalizing the deal, perhaps by the end of the week."

- "They have to do it, and if it doesn't happen, there will be many problems they may not have seen before."

"I understood that there was a verbal agreement and they were about to finalize the deal.

Israeli media: Severe damage to a home due to intercepting a Yemeni missile

Israeli media reported severe damage to a home due to shrapnel falling from an intercepted missile launched from Yemen early today.

A woman and her son martyred in bombing east of Khan Younis

Al Jazeera’s reporter stated that a woman and her son were martyred in an Israeli bombing of a house in the town of Absan al-Kabira east of Khan Younis city.

Israeli forces raid the town of Qabatiya south of Jenin

Sources told Al Jazeera that Israeli special forces raided the town of Qabatiya south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. This comes as the occupying army continues its escalation against Palestinians in the West Bank alongside its devastating war on Gaza, which has continued for the 16th consecutive month. Palestinian authorities documented the martyrdom of more than 840 people in the West Bank and the injury of more than 6,700 since October 2023.

11 Israelis injured during the rush for shelters

11 Israelis were injured early Tuesday due to the stampede of hundreds of thousands towards shelters when a missile was launched from Yemen, which the Israeli army claimed to have intercepted. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority stated that sirens sounded in central Israel and the southern coastal area in the past hours following the missile launch from Yemen. It also reported from Magen David Adom that 11 people were injured while trying to reach the shelters, in addition to 4 cases of panic.

Houthis: We targeted the Jaffa area with a ballistic missile

The military spokesperson for Ansar Allah (Houthis) stated that the group carried out its third military operation in 12 hours, targeting the Jaffa area with a ballistic missile. Since the outbreak of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have been launching missiles and drones towards Israel. The Houthis affirm that their attacks are in support of the people of the Gaza Strip, and they are also targeting ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that they claim are linked to Israel, the United States, or the United Kingdom. In response, Israel has bombed Houthi targets within Yemen, some of which are in Sana'a, while Washington and London have begun airstrikes and missile attacks on Houthi sites in Yemen since early 2024.

Significant difficulties faced by the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City

The Baptist Hospital, the only functioning hospital in Gaza City, is facing significant difficulties in providing treatment to the injured due to the large number of casualties resulting from the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza City and its northern areas. The hospital suffers from a shortage of specialized medical staff and a severe shortage of medical supplies and medicines, as well as a significant lack of fuel, making it vulnerable to being out of service at any moment."

Kuwait represents a global pioneering model in the field of charitable and humanitarian work, where the culture of giving is intertwined with the Kuwaiti society, including its leadership, government, and people. However, charitable work within Kuwait faces a set of challenges that require innovative and sustainable approaches to address them. In this report, we highlight the main challenges facing charitable work in Kuwait, as well as the possible opportunities to overcome them and achieve sustainability in this vital field.

Key Challenges of Charitable Work in Kuwait

1. Lack of Funding for Major Projects

   Despite the evident generosity of Kuwait, some major charitable projects suffer from a lack of funding. This poses a challenge to the implementation of large initiatives that require sustainable resources to ensure their continuity and effectiveness.

2. Qualified Personnel

   There is a notable shortage of qualified personnel who possess the necessary experience and skills to manage and execute charitable projects efficiently. This impacts the quality of charitable operations and limits their ability to achieve the desired impact.

3. Legislative and Regulatory Challenges

   The laws governing charitable work in Kuwait face some restrictions that may hinder innovation and development. There is a pressing need for modern laws that align with global developments to ensure the smooth operation of charitable work and expand its scope.

4. Weak Coordination among Stakeholders

   The absence of an effective coordinating framework among charitable organizations, government institutions, and international organizations leads to fragmented efforts and overlapping roles, which weakens the positive impact of charitable work.

5. Cybersecurity and Data Protection

   With the increasing reliance on technology in managing charitable operations, the challenge of protecting sensitive information and data from cyber threats arises. Cybersecurity is an urgent necessity to safeguard both donors and beneficiaries alike.

6. Dealing with Emergency Crises

   Charitable work in Kuwait requires a rapid response to urgent humanitarian crises, such as natural disasters or economic emergencies. This presents a significant challenge in securing the necessary resources and ensuring immediate coordination among relevant entities.

7. Lack of Community Awareness about the Importance of Charitable Work

Despite the significant legacy of charitable work in Kuwait, there is a need to enhance community awareness about the importance of participating in charitable activities. The lack of this awareness negatively impacts the ability of organizations to attract volunteers and supporters.

8. Challenges Related to Transparency and Credibility

Trust between charitable organizations and donors requires transparent and effective management of resources. In some cases, a lack of transparency can affect the level of trust and limit contributions from individuals and institutions.

9. Technology and Digital Development

Despite the efforts made to adopt digital solutions, many organizations face challenges in keeping up with technological advancements. The need for advanced digital platforms that facilitate donation processes and increase communication with donors has become essential for achieving greater efficiency.

10. Achieving Sustainability

Excessive reliance on traditional donations poses a challenge to achieving sustainability. There is a need to develop innovative funding models that ensure the continuity of charitable projects without fully depending on external financial support.

Ways to Address Challenges

To overcome these challenges, a number of solutions and plans can be adopted, including:

- Strengthening Partnerships: Building strong partnerships with governmental bodies and international organizations to unify efforts and achieve integration among various parties.

- Developing Human Resources: Launching targeted training programs to qualify personnel working in the charitable sector.

- Updating Legislation: Formulating modern laws that support charitable work and enhance its flexibility to keep pace with changes.

- Investing in Technology: Developing innovative digital platforms to improve donation processes and project management.

- Increasing Community Awareness: Launching awareness campaigns to enhance the culture of giving and encourage individuals to contribute to charitable work.

- Enhancing Transparency: Implementing good governance practices to increase trust between organizations and donors.

Despite the challenges facing charitable work within Kuwait, the strong will and rich legacy of giving form a solid foundation to overcome them. Through innovation, proper planning, and cooperation among various parties, the sustainability of charitable work can be achieved, ensuring its continuity as a fundamental pillar of social and economic development, thereby enhancing Kuwait's position as a beacon of humanitarian giving globally.

The Israeli occupation forces continue to commit acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip, for the 465th consecutive day, by launching dozens of airstrikes and artillery shelling, while perpetrating massacres against civilians amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation resulting from the siege and the displacement of more than 95% of the population.

Correspondents reported that the occupation planes and artillery continued their airstrikes and intense shelling on Monday across various areas of the Gaza Strip, targeting homes, gathering places of displaced people, and streets, resulting in dozens of martyrs and injuries.

The occupation forces continue their ground invasion of extensive neighborhoods in Rafah since May 7, 2024, and several fronts in Gaza amid ongoing air and artillery bombardment, while they have continued their third invasion of northern Gaza since October 5, with continuous airstrikes and artillery shelling, completely isolating the northern governorate from the city of Gaza.

Additionally, for the 81st consecutive day, the occupation forces have been forcibly disrupting the work of civil defense teams in northern Gaza due to the ongoing bombardment, depriving the remaining citizens there of the most basic levels of humanitarian and medical care.

The Ministry of Health announced that the Israeli occupation committed two massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 19 martyrs and 71 injuries arriving at hospitals during the past 24 hours.

The ministry confirmed in its update on Monday that the toll of the Israeli aggression has risen to 46,584 martyrs and 109,731 injuries since October 7, 2023.

Two martyrs rose, and others were injured due to an Israeli bombardment targeting a gathering of citizens around the Zahhar Junction in the middle of Gaza City.

One martyr rose, and others were injured due to Israeli shelling around the Dabit Junction on Al-Jalaa Street in western Gaza City.

Citizen Ahmad Mufeed Subhi Awadallah was martyred as a result of an attack by an Israeli drone that targeted him while he was on a motorcycle on Monday morning in the Hamed City, north of Khan Younis.

Six citizens, including three children and two women, were injured as a result of Israeli shelling targeting displaced individuals inside the Abu Rish marble factory in the Burak area, west of Khan Younis.

Israeli warplanes struck a car north of Rafah, with reports of five martyrs at the site.

Citizens were injured in an air strike by the occupation targeting a group of citizens in Jabalia town, northern Gaza Strip.

Five citizens were martyred, and others were injured due to shelling by the occupation on Salah al-Din School, which shelters displaced individuals in western Gaza governorate.

Five citizens were martyred, and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, on Sunday night.

At the same time, the occupation army blew up residential buildings in the Shurfatawi area, north of Gaza City.

Israeli naval forces shelled the "Izba" area in the coastal Mawasi, west of Rafah city.

In the midst of the sound of shelling and the explosion of rockets, and amidst the smell of death that emanates from everywhere in the Gaza Strip, the genocidal war being waged by "Israel" has entered its 464th consecutive day, continuing to commit massacres against civilians.

The Gaza Ministry of Health stated that the Israeli occupation committed two massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 28 martyrs and 89 injured reaching hospitals during the past 24 hours. The ministry, in its daily statistical report on the number of martyrs and injured as a result of the ongoing Israeli aggression for the 464th day against the Gaza Strip, pointed out that there are still a number of victims under the rubble and on the streets, and the ambulance and civil defense teams are unable to reach them.

It confirmed the increase in the toll of aggression on the Strip since October 7, 2023, to 46,565 martyrs and 109,660 injured.

According to the report issued by the Ministry of Health in Gaza yesterday, Saturday, the number of Israeli aggression has risen to 46,537 martyrs, in addition to 109,571 injuries of varying severity, including serious and very serious cases, since October 7.

- Martyrs and new injuries

This morning, Sunday, two citizens were martyred, and others were wounded due to the shelling by Israeli warships and artillery on areas east of Al-Nuseirat and the Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza Strip. Medical sources also announced the martyrdom of the child Karam Tariq Aslim, who succumbed to his injuries due to the shelling of the occupation's planes on Gaza City several days ago.

- Targeting medical crews

Ambulance officer Hassan Al-Kahlout from Jabalia camp was martyred, affected by his injuries due to the occupation's shelling in northern Gaza, continuing the targeting of medical crews and humanitarian institutions.

- Ongoing shelling on various areas

The occupation forces shelled the northeastern areas of Rafah city in the southern sector, while warships targeted the beach of Al-Nuseirat in the middle of the sector, coinciding with artillery shelling on eastern areas of the city. The occupation forces also launched flares west of Rafah city and demolished residential buildings in northern Gaza, while simultaneously targeting the Al-Nuseirat camp.

- New casualties in house shelling

One citizen was martyred, and two others were injured, in the shelling of the occupation's planes on a house in the Al-Qadi neighborhood in the town of Abasan Al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis. Last night, three martyrs fell as a result of shelling on a tent in the Al-Hakr area of Deir al-Balah, namely: Khalil Adnan Youssef Eid, Dima Adli Eid, and Adnan Khalil Eid. Four citizens were martyred, and others were injured in the shelling on Al-Nafaq Street in the Al-Daraj area, in central Gaza City.

Humanitarian situation:

The sector is experiencing tragic conditions amid the ongoing aggression, as the suffering of civilians escalates due to the disruption of communications and the collapse of basic services. In contrast, the Palestinian resistance asserts its continued response to the occupation's crimes, amidst international calls to stop the aggression and open urgent investigations.

With 464 days of aggression passing, the people of Gaza prove their steadfastness in the face of the Israeli war machine, affirming that the occupation will not break the will of the Palestinians, no matter how intense the shelling becomes.

 Messages from Prisoners

A number of messages from the prisoners of the entity broadcasted by "Al-Qassam Brigades" through Arab satellite channels were followed by the entire world. These messages affected the official and popular global street to a certain extent, narrating what the world perceives as humanitarian tragedies for individuals with no fault of their own, imprisoned for 460 days in a relentless war of annihilation that continues nonstop.

 Casualties Among Prisoners

Among these prisoners are those who lost their lives due to the bombardment of their criminal army, which shows no regard for their presence, nor does it differentiate between a hospital, a residence, or a tent overwhelmed by rain, under which fall incendiary bombs killing women, premature infants, or elderly people who cannot carry themselves to safe places since, simply put, there is no safe place anywhere. Thus, those who are killed are killed, and those who are injured are injured, whether they are civilians or prisoners, without any care from the killers for the life of any human being, regardless of their religion, nationality, gender, or age.

 Layali Al-Bajj's Message  

At the beginning of this week, satellite channels aired a recorded video of the nineteen-year-old female soldier, Layali Al-Bajj, who stated that she had spent 450 days in captivity. In it, she delivered several powerful humanitarian messages to the entity’s Prime Minister—seemingly unaware of the current events, including the fact that he is bedridden receiving treatment following an urgent surgery, and that those managing the scene are the war council convening around the clock. She directed her message to the Prime Minister, whom she claimed to know personally, asking him to face her parents and inform them that she and her companions would not return. This message was aimed at pressuring the families of the prisoners and public opinion concerned about them and the events of the war, as well as exerting pressure on the entity's government and those involved in the negotiations that returned to the table to accept a deal to end the war, suggesting that there is no way for their rescue and return alive while the war continues.

 The Genius of the Image and the Choice of the Sender

The prisoner began her speech appearing in a state of severe psychological defeat, dressed in military attire—most likely the uniform she was captured in, which she clearly has not worn since her capture. "Al-Qassam" chose this outfit to inform the viewer that she is not an ordinary teenage girl, but a soldier who knows what she is saying and can understand the severity of her situation. She can also distinguish the type and magnitude of the bombardment and its source, recognizing that the missiles falling on them like raindrops in the harsh winter of Gaza are from the army she was conscripted into, which has shown no regard for their lives as soldiers or civilians, and continues its ethnic cleansing agenda regardless of the safety of its own soldiers.

 Psychological State of the Captive

The captive appeared to be in a state of severe psychological weakness despite her apparent physical strength; this suggests care that perhaps the children of Gaza, who are rising continuously around the clock, do not receive. However, her humanitarian words were sharp against her government’s leader and their army, as she directed direct accusations at them for being complicit in their killing as long as they pursued the same policy of continuing the war. She even accused them of intentionally sacrificing them.

 Distress Messages

She concluded her remarks by sending distress messages to her family and that of her injured colleague, who is awaiting certain death unless the war is immediately stopped through some form of agreement.

 Mobilizing the "Israeli" Street

The "Qassam" (the military wing of Hamas) excelled in choosing the person to carry these messages to mobilize the "Israeli" street against the daily genocide. They also timed the resumption of negotiations again to exert humanitarian pressure on the silent world, especially since the tragedy of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinians did not move them on two levels; the first is the war of the entity, and the second is the authority of Abbas, which is complicit in killing, arresting, tracking, and coldly handing over Palestinians. This authority even closes the "Al Jazeera" office to follow the same path as the entity in killing and liquidating the cause, making it another arm against the resistance and innocent landowners in their own land.

 Sympathy and Broader Perspective

Anyone who followed the brief talk of the captive might feel sympathy for her as she is a girl and appeared to be like a scared child – while I am certain that millions around the world sympathized with her as a humanitarian case – but if the same observer were to be fair and broaden their view of the overall scene, they would see crimes that cannot be forgiven or forgotten. They would see that on the other side of the event, there are massacres that will remain a stain on humanity, one that history will not forget for all who witnessed it and hesitated to support its people, even with a word.

 Living Messages of Pain Around the Clock

Ironically, on the day the controversial video of the entity's captive was released, considered the most impactful since the onset of the war, according to analysts, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced the martyrdom of at least 60 Palestinians in a single day, along with dozens of injured, including children and women, due to airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since the dawn of Saturday, January 4. Media outlets broadcast scenes of mothers bidding farewell to their sons, including some who were saying goodbye to their only child with a stunned gaze, refusing to believe the news.

 Multiple Causes of Death

It is no longer solely the bullets of the occupation that are killing the children of Gaza; rather, the factors of death have multiplied, with many causes, including freezing to death due to the extreme cold. The world recently witnessed the heartbreaking scene of twins who died of cold and hunger not having reached ten days old! The world also saw the state of tents in Gaza that offer no shelter from rain, do not protect from cold, nor provide a place where a child can rest a little before death strikes at any moment. Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), stated that children in the Gaza Strip are freezing to death due to the cold weather and lack of shelter!

 Destruction of Shelters

They bombed the schools that were sheltering them, they bombed the hospitals where they sought refuge, and they bombed the mosques, leaving no standing wall for humans or animals to cling to. The message from the captive was painfully human, but there are hundreds of daily messages that come through the satellite channels that are more painful, more horrifying, and more intense, and they do not stop for a moment, day or night. Those piercing messages say: There is a people being exterminated in plain sight of the world, that there are doctors being kidnapped from their hospitals and tortured, that there are thousands of girls like “Liri” who have no refuge, no shelter, and no hope for life even until morning, and that there are thousands of families who cannot demonstrate or hold sit-ins in front of a church or in front of the prime minister's house to protect their children and work for their return. All of these are preoccupied with a tent to drain rainwater, or busy burying their loved ones who are being eaten by dogs in the disaster-stricken streets of Gaza, or occupied in carrying containers to seek some warm and non-existent meals that the children bring back, either returning empty-handed or not returning at all.

 A Call to Humanity

The world that followed yesterday's message and sympathized with one of them must listen with another ear to these painful cries and see with both eyes before all of humanity pays a heavy price for its disgraceful silence about what is happening. It truly was a painful message humanly, but it was also a brilliant message to be added to the genius of “Al-Qassam” in everything it offers. Will it bear fruit in stopping the senseless slaughter and give an entire people the chance to grieve as befits humanity, to gather their wounds and bury their martyrs? Or will it pass like its predecessors to messages without awakening the conscience of the oblivious world?