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The book "Migration and its Role in Settling Islam in Europe: Challenges of Coexistence and Integration, with Britain as a Model" by author Hamid Al-Hashimi is regarded as one of the scientific and practical works that discuss the issue of Muslim minorities. It serves as a reference for researchers and those interested in the struggles and experiences of Muslim minorities in the United Kingdom, as well as the means of coexistence with British society, especially in light of the growing "Islamophobia."
The author discusses the conditions of Muslims in Britain across several chapters, which are arranged in a manner that facilitates the reader's understanding of the nature of migration to Britain initially, before addressing the motivations that led to this migration. He then moves on to explore the challenges and obstacles that hinder integration with society in all its components.
The author speaks clearly in his book about the role of this migration in settling Islam in Europe, noting that non-Muslims in these countries have been influenced by members of the Muslim communities and their good morals. He also responds to the false claims of Orientalists about Islam, such as the assertion that Islam spread by the sword, clarifying with evidence that immigration and engaging with Muslims closely are among the reasons for understanding Islam in its correct form, far from the distortions of its haters.
If we wish to wander through the garden of this book, we will find that it is divided into 10 chapters, each highlighting an aspect of the suffering of Muslim minorities in Britain, while simultaneously showcasing the significant positive impact and good imprint that British Muslims have left on society.
The chapters of the book are structured as follows:
Chapter One:
Chapter One serves as an introductory explanation of the book's methodology and the study it conducts. It includes the problematization of the book, its significance, hypotheses, research techniques employed, and theoretical approaches related to the topic, alongside references to previous studies.
Chapter Two:
This chapter addresses the nature of Islam in Britain, including an introductory overview of the Kingdom and the early signs of Muslim migration to it, as well as the role of this migration in establishing the foundations for Muslims' coexistence and integration in the country and spreading Islam within it.
Chapter Three:
It addressed the social and economic situation of Muslim communities in the United Kingdom, based on indicators of their numbers and their distribution rates in different regions of the country, including the British territories.
Chapter Four:
It included a presentation of the Islamic presence in Britain through mosques, institutions, and Islamic organizations, and touched upon the importance of these institutions and their role in reinforcing Islamic identity.
Chapter Five:
It contained a presentation of the most significant non-Arab Muslim communities in Britain, such as the Turkish, Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Cypriot, Iranian, Somali, Caribbean, and Afghan communities.
Chapter Six:
In this chapter, the author continued to shed light on the prominent Arab communities and their characteristics, addressing most Arab communities, such as the Egyptian, Palestinian, Iraqi, Syrian, Yemeni, and others.
Chapter Seven:
The author aimed to answer some important questions, such as the ways in which Islam spread in the West, and how social integration occurs while considering the nature of society and its fundamental components, alongside addressing the challenge of xenophobia as one of the most significant obstacles to integration.
Chapter Eight:
It discusses Britain as a society with social and cultural diversity, and the philosophy of social integration within this cultural intersection, alongside examining the reality of work and asylum procedures in British cities.
Chapter Nine:
It dedicated this chapter to discussing the problems encountered by immigrants after settling in the country, categorizing these problems into legal, social, psychological, and economic issues, and presenting the main psychological disorders among immigrants resulting from the difficult conditions they have experienced.
Chapter Ten:
In this chapter, the author discusses the positions of British political parties regarding issues of immigration, asylum, and integration, then addresses far-right parties, the motivations behind their emergence, and the acceptance of an agenda by certain segments of society, concluding with the stance of these parties on the topic of "Islamophobia."
With the 401st day of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation underway, the occupation forces persist in intensifying their assault on the Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous civilian massacres, while clashes between the Palestinian resistance and the occupation forces continue on various fronts.
New Massacre in Jabalia Leaves 36 Martyrs
Today, Sunday, the town of Jabalia in northern Gaza witnessed a new massacre, where 36 civilians, including 15 children, were martyred as a result of the occupation's shelling of a house crowded with residents from the "Aloush" family.
According to Palestinian sources, the house was completely destroyed, and several of its inhabitants are still missing under the rubble, while the injured were transferred to the Baptist Hospital.
Three Bloody Massacres in 24 Hours
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, the occupation has committed 3 new massacres in the past 24 hours, resulting in the martyrdom of 51 individuals and injuries to 164 others, including victims of the Abu Nasr family massacre in Beit Lahiya in the northern sector.
The ministry noted that the total casualties since October 7, 2023, have reached 43,061 martyrs and 101,223 injured, revealing the scale of the escalating humanitarian disaster in the sector.
Qatar Denies Closing Hamas Office
Regarding diplomatic efforts, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied reports that it had withdrawn from the mediation file in Gaza and closed the Hamas office in Doha.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid Al-Ansari confirmed to the Qatari News Agency (QNA) that Qatar has informed the relevant parties of its readiness to resume mediation when the necessary seriousness to end the war is available, reiterating his country's stance against using mediation as a means of political coercion.
Al-Ansari stated that Qatar had informed the parties 10 days ago, during the last attempts to reach an agreement, that it would suspend its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel if no agreement was reached in that round. Moreover, Qatar added that it would resume those efforts with partners when the necessary seriousness to end the brutal war and the ongoing suffering of civilians due to the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the sector is available.
He added that “Qatar will be at the forefront of making every righteous effort to end the war and secure the return of hostages and prisoners.”
Al-Ansari confirmed that “Qatar will not accept that mediation becomes a reason for its coercion, as we witnessed since the collapse of the first truce and the women and children exchange deal, manipulation especially in retracting commitments that were agreed upon through mediation, and exploiting the ongoing negotiations to justify the continuation of the war for narrow political purposes.”
He pointed out that reports concerning the future of the Hamas office in Doha are “inaccurate,” explaining that “the primary objective of having the office in Qatar is to serve as a communication channel between the concerned parties. This channel has achieved a cease-fire at several previous stages and contributed to maintaining calm leading up to the exchange of prisoners and hostages of women and children in November of last year.”
Al-Qassam Brigades Target Zionist Force in Beit Lahiya
In a significant field development, the Izzaddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced the execution of a zero-distance operation targeting a Zionist force consisting of 15 soldiers, using RPG shells and light weapons in the area west of Al-Shayma in northern Beit Lahiya.
They also announced targeting two military vehicles with two “Yassin 105” and “Tandem” shells, and a military bulldozer with a “Thunder” explosive device near the Martyr Imad Akel Mosque in the middle of the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza.
Al-Qassam clarified that they also targeted two military vehicles and a bulldozer in the middle of the Jabalia camp, indicating that members of the Zionist force suffered casualties, with some killed and others injured following clashes with them in the Al-Barakah area west of Beit Lahiya.
In light of the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people, and with the continued support of some academic institutions for the Zionist entity, the "Gulf Coalition Against Normalization" has launched a campaign to boycott British universities involved in supporting the occupation.
The coalition stated in a statement: "We have informed more than thirty Gulf companies operating in the field of overseas education about the necessity of refraining from promoting British universities listed in the Gulf boycott for their complicity in the genocide in Gaza, and committing to not directing students to them, whether through university fairs, coordination offices, school visits, or through social media networks."
The coalition added that "the campaign to boycott British universities aims to pressure those that work closely with arms suppliers to the occupation army."
It pointed out that the campaign also seeks to "punish the administrations of universities for their extreme positions in supporting the occupying entity by hosting companies that manufacture weapons owned by the entity and groups of 'Friends of Israel' on campus, simultaneously with the genocide, while the universities themselves suppress anti-genocide student activities and continue to refuse to acknowledge the genocide until now."
The statement clarified that "the coalition recently announced a list of targeted universities, which includes the University of Manchester, the University of Leeds, the University of Liverpool, the University of Nottingham, the University of Portsmouth, Queen Mary University of London, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Coventry University."
The statement continued that "all of the aforementioned universities have been warned by the International Center for Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), which issued a warning regarding the criminal responsibility for any investments in genocide and occupation."
It also noted that "due to the current financial crises that British universities are suffering from because of the decline in the number of international students, on whom the university primarily relies for funding its activities, Gulf students intending to study abroad can hold these universities accountable, thereby causing losses that would transform military activities benefiting from genocide, which are abundant at British universities, into a burden that must be eliminated."
Then, it said: "What is required to achieve this is a collective commitment not to join the ten listed universities for students planning to study abroad," pointing out that "one of the key aspects of this process lies in stopping overseas study coordination companies from directing students to enroll in these universities."
The coalition called on all Gulf citizens to intensify pressure on overseas education companies through correspondence, calls, and comments on social media networks, starting now until the end of January, considering that this period is the most significant for British universities and their partners to attract international students, and thus it holds the most influence for the campaign.
The coalition urged participation in spreading the campaign among Gulf students planning to study abroad and collecting pledges to boycott these universities, which will subsequently assess the financial losses to the universities as a result of American Gulf students' refusal to enroll in universities that support genocide.
The government media office published an update on the most important statistics regarding the genocide being waged by the occupation against the Gaza Strip for the 400th consecutive day.
Here are the main results of the genocide:
400 days of genocide.
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Source: The Palestinian Information Centre
With much faith and resilience, the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip arm themselves after 400 days of collective Israeli extermination that has upended their existence and turned them into displaced people in their homeland that they cherish.
The Israeli occupation forces continue their relentless bombardment and atrocities in the Gaza Strip, from its north to south, killing and destroying, alongside using starvation to implement their criminal plans, with Arab and Islamic betrayal and a complete silence from the world that has miserably failed the Gaza test.
Resilience and patience despite betrayal
Ahmed Abu Osama, a displaced person in one of the tents in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, told our reporter: “We never imagined that the war would last this long, but these are God’s decrees, and all we have is patience and resilience. We are certain that God will not forsake us and that these sacrifices will bear fruit, even if it takes time.”
Abu Osama did not hide his disappointment at the state of Arab and Islamic betrayal and international silence: “Everyone has let us down, leaving us alone in front of the Israeli killing machine that has shown no mercy to young or old, to women or the elderly. They say they are fighting Hamas and resistance, but we know they are lying. They are killing everyone and destroying everything, but we will not abandon our homeland and we will not surrender.”
North Gaza faces displacement
Today marks the 400th day of the genocide amidst dangerous turns, as the northern Gaza Governorate has been experiencing widespread aggression for 36 days with a declared aim from the occupation forces to completely empty it of its residents after killing and capturing as many as possible.
According to government media data, about 1,900 citizens have been martyred, more than 4,000 injured, and hundreds have been detained during these 36 days, alongside the destruction of thousands of homes.
Our correspondent reported from eyewitnesses that the occupation is committing ethnic cleansing crimes from one neighborhood to another in the northern districts, where they blow up homes and shell them on the heads of their inhabitants, with injured individuals dying due to the lack of medical assistance or civil defense, which has been incapacitated for 18 days.
One of the women who survived from the area said, “They forced us to flee after they bombed the school where we were in the Jabalia camp. We lived for more than 25 days without food, sharing a piece of bread, then they bombed the school, and 10 people were martyred from those inside. We went out under fire, and they humiliated us and arrested the young men.”
She added: “During our time in the school, we could hear explosions and homes being blown up and burned. It is clear that they are destroying everything in front of them for no reason.”
Despite the occupation's announcement that it is not implementing the generals' plan to displace the residents of northern Gaza, besiege the resistance there, and force them to choose between surrender or death, and turn the area into a closed military zone, which, if successful, could be repeated in Gaza City, as stated by Israeli journalists.
So far, tens of thousands of residents in the north remain steadfast, moving from one area to another in rejection of the displacement plans and the emptying of the governorate.
The Largest Mass Killing
After 400 days of extermination, Dr. Rami Abdu, director of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, affirms that there is not a single crime or violation imaginable that "Israel" has not committed, expanding it in a terrifying and catastrophic manner.
Abdu adds: "Today, we have two million forcibly displaced people, the largest mass killing operation in a short period focused on civilians. We have more than 50,000 martyrs, with at least half of them being women and children. In detail, we face horrifying crimes in terms of executions and arbitrary killings, including the killing of those raising white flags, the killing of detainees, their torture and rape, and using them as human shields," in statements reported by the Noon Post website.
Starvation
Alongside murder and displacement, the weapon of starvation seems to be one of the most painful tools used by the occupation while the world turns a blind eye to what is happening.
As nearly 40 days pass without any aid entering northern Gaza, residents in the south face another aspect of famine as goods have run out in the markets, and what remains has seen its prices rise several-fold beyond the purchasing capacity of citizens.
Human rights advocate Rami Abdu indicates that they have called for a declaration of famine in the Gaza Strip, as "Israel" has used food and water as weapons in its war of extermination from day one, officially acknowledging it. In contrast, there is global apathy in responding to everything that is happening.
He continues: "We never imagined that dozens in our era could die of hunger, or that hundreds could be bombed and injured while rescue and civil defense teams are prevented from operating as is currently happening in northern Gaza."
Days go by, the aggression continues, and Palestinians in Gaza are spread out on the ground and covered by the sky, bidding farewell to their loved ones every day, with the sentiment that they will remain and never leave.
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Source: The Palestinian Information Centreِ
A recent report issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health revealed a set of important statistics that highlight the performance of the medical sector in Kuwait and the number of professionals working in it, whether in the public, private, or oil sectors. The report outlines the number of doctors and nurses, provides information on the volume of services provided through outpatient clinics and surgical operations across various hospitals, along with a detailed analysis of patterns of medical service usage and distribution. These statistics emphasize the efforts being made to develop the healthcare sector and enhance healthcare services to ensure that community needs are met and health security is achieved at various levels.
1. Number of doctors working in the public sector:
The number of medical doctors working in the Ministry of Health has exceeded 12,000, while the number of dentists has reached around 2,900, reflecting significant expansion in public medical services.
2. Number of workers in the private medical sector:
The report indicated that the private medical sector includes 1,665 doctors and 4,276 nurses, confirming the role of the private sector in providing medical services that complement the public sector.
3. The medical sector in the oil industry:
There are 307 doctors and 634 nurses working in the medical sector of the oil industry, demonstrating the oil sector's commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare for its employees.
4. Number of visits to outpatient clinics in private hospitals:
The number of visits to outpatient clinics in private hospitals in 2022 was about 3.68 million, with emergency clinics accounting for 14% of the total visits, followed by obstetrics and gynecology clinics at 12.9%.
5. Statistics from Ahmadi Hospital:
Ahmadi Hospital performed approximately 13,557 surgeries in 2022 and received nearly half a million outpatient visits, with 83.5% of those being Kuwaiti patients, indicating the scale of service provided to citizens.
6. Highest discharge rates from private hospitals:
Dar Al Shifa Hospital recorded the highest discharge rate from private hospitals at 17.9%, followed by Al Salam Hospital at 15.2%. In terms of departments, discharges from obstetrics and gynecology departments constituted 35.7% of total discharge cases.
7. Surgical operation statistics:
The report indicated that general surgeries made up 33.6% of the total operations, followed by obstetrics and gynecology operations at 24.2%, reflecting the diversity in specialized medical care provided.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the country, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and in the presence of his representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, the high-level fourth conference in Kuwait on enhancing international cooperation in counterterrorism and border security kicked off.
Participants in this two-day conference included high-level representatives from 450 entities, including 33 ministers, as well as officials from the United Nations and international and regional organizations, reflecting the importance of this event in unifying international efforts to combat and finance terrorism. This conference is part of the "Dushanbe Process" launched by Tajikistan in 2018, aimed at creating comprehensive and effective mechanisms to achieve global security and stability in the face of the cross-border scourge of terrorism.
1- Royal patronage of the conference:
The fourth conference on "Enhancing International Cooperation in Counterterrorism and Border Security" was inaugurated under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad, with the presence of a representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, reflecting Kuwait's deep interest in this field.
2- Wide international participation:
The conference witnessed wide participation from over 450 international figures, including 33 ministers and representatives of United Nations agencies and 23 international and regional organizations, confirming its global importance.
3- Continuation of the "Dushanbe Process":
The conference comes as a continuation of the "Dushanbe Process on Counterterrorism and Its Financing" launched by Tajikistan in 2018, to enhance cooperation between countries in this field, with Kuwait hosting the fourth edition following conferences in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
4- Kuwait's commitment to multilateral action:
The Crown Prince affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the conference reflects its steadfast commitment to joint action, embodying a fundamental pillar in confronting the increasing challenges of terrorism.
5- Support for the UN counter-terrorism program:
Kuwait emphasizes the pivotal role of the United Nations program and center for counterterrorism in enhancing border security and providing technical expertise to member states, thereby reinforcing international cooperation.
6- Global terrorism challenges:
The Crown Prince highlighted that terrorism does not recognize borders or religions, and targets the stability of societies, stressing the importance of collective efforts to strategically and institutionally confront it.
7- Importance of upholding international law:
Kuwait affirmed that promoting and protecting international law, including humanitarian law and human rights, is a fundamental building block in combating terrorism, creating a solid foundation for global peace.
8- Technological challenges:
Kuwait pointed out the exploitation of modern technology by terrorist groups in their criminal activities, emphasizing the necessity of activating international cooperation to combat this illicit exploitation.
9- Kuwait's declaration to enhance border security:
The conference's final document, "Kuwait Declaration," aims to enhance international cooperation in combating terrorism, focusing on building flexible mechanisms for border security as a fundamental means of preserving state stability.
10- Looking forward to the next conference in 2026:
Kuwait expressed its readiness to host another conference on border security and management in 2026, as part of reviewing the outcomes of Kuwait's phase of the "Dushanbe Process," reaffirming its support for international efforts to combat terrorism.
The Israeli extermination war on Gaza enters its 400th day amidst unprecedented living, humanitarian, and health conditions for nearly one million displaced people in the southern and central parts of the Strip, while northern Gaza experiences a real famine as the occupation continues to prevent aid from reaching it, in one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world.
Living under the weight of multi-front war
The residents of the Gaza Strip live under the weight of multi-front war and suffering that the world has failed to end or convince the Israeli occupation to alleviate the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, which has completely destroyed its infrastructure, leaving it without schools, universities, hospitals, electricity, or sewage networks.
Haq: 4650 massacres
According to the International Commission to Defend the Rights of the Palestinian People (Haq), the occupation has committed more than 4650 massacres against civilians during the war, most of whom were targeted inside their homes or in shelters during a campaign of forced displacement, which affected two million people, representing 90% of the total population of the Strip.
War crimes
The occupation has committed war crimes and human rights violations, including the regular use of Palestinian children and their families as human shields during battles, according to documents compiled by the Global Movement to Defend Children.
The occupation authorities have detained 5,000 prisoners from the Strip under the “Illegal Combatants” law, subjecting them to harsh physical and psychological conditions, and subjected them to various forms of torture and mistreatment, with some facing rape and sexual assault.
Workers in international and humanitarian organizations have not been spared from the fires of the occupation, which has killed around 200 employees, while convoys of aid have been attacked, many of which were destroyed. At least 184 journalists have been killed, many of whom were directly and deliberately targeted, and the infrastructure of most media institutions has been destroyed to prevent coverage of the violations and war crimes being committed.
10,000 missing persons
Data from the government media office has recorded 10,000 missing persons whose statuses are unknown, whether they are martyrs, prisoners, or buried under rubble.
A report from the United Nations revealed on Friday that women and children make up nearly 70% of the victims of the extermination war, whose martyrdom has been confirmed by the international agency between November 2023 and April 2024. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Health in Gaza on Friday, the toll of the Israeli aggression has reached 43,552 martyrs and 102,765 injuries since October 7, 2023.
Food insecurity
Famine has ravaged the people of the Gaza Strip, and dozens of children and elderly individuals have died from severe hunger, while some have perished due to the lack of basic life and health care necessities. Meanwhile, residents continue to live without fuel or gas to help them cook the little food they have for their children, resorting to using wood and plastic despite the diseases and cancers it may cause. Reports indicate that many children have been born with deformities due to malnutrition.
Reuters reported that experts in global food security stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely dire and deteriorating rapidly. They added that "there is a strong possibility that a famine is imminent in areas of northern Gaza."
The experts stressed the urgent need for immediate action within days, not weeks, from all parties involved in the Gaza war or those who have influence, in order to alleviate this catastrophic situation. They emphasized that "if effective action is not taken, the scale of this impending disaster will far exceed anything else we have seen in Gaza since October 7, 2023."
Bombing of Displacement Centers
Throughout the 400 days of extermination, the occupation has not spared displacement shelters, with more than 1,200 citizens having been martyred due to the bombing of displacement and shelter centers in the Gaza Strip since the war began on October 7, 2023.
According to data from the government media, the occupation has targeted more than 185 centers for displacement and shelter, including 163 schools housing hundreds of thousands of displaced persons. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor documented the Israeli occupation army targeting shelter centers 39 times last October, resulting in the martyrdom of 188 Palestinians and injuries to hundreds more.
The international system has failed over the 400 days of extermination to achieve the principles upon which it was founded, demonstrating a complete failure to stop the war or to deter the occupation army from implementing the generals' plan in northern Gaza. Residents have been living under a fire siege, both aerial and artillery, for 36 days, facing systematic starvation aimed at forcibly displacing them, all while the occupation continues to bomb three of its hospitals.
The spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Kazem Abu Khalaf, confirmed that thousands of children in northern Gaza have been deprived of their right to vaccination against polio due to the blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation in the northern areas, and the aggression that has prevented all organizations from entering those areas.
Abu Khalaf noted that “delays mean an increased time interval between the first and second rounds of vaccination, which will affect the anticipated benefits of completing vaccinations in two rounds,” pointing out that more than 105,000 children have been deprived of the second phase of the polio vaccine.
Collapse of the Healthcare System
Out of three hospitals (the Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan hospitals) in the northern Gaza Strip, two have completely gone out of service.
Dr. Marwan Al-Hamss, the field hospitals manager in Gaza, confirmed that the northern hospitals have completely ceased operations due to systematic destruction from bombings, deprivation of water and food, arrests of doctors and nurses, bombing of ambulances, and the prevention of civil defense services from reaching the injured.
In a remark to Al Jazeera Mubasher, Al-Hammas stated that the occupying forces have compelled numerous doctors to escape to Gaza City and are denying them re-entry to fulfill their medical responsibilities in hospitals located in northern Gaza. It equally declines to provide hospitals with fuel and medical resources. He characterized the circumstances at Kamal Adwan Hospital, the sole facility functioning with a restricted medical team, as disastrous, noting that they handle cases of starvation and malnutrition, asserting that the hospital cannot offer medical assistance for the rising number of injured, given that there are merely 5 doctors, none of whom are surgeons or possess surgical expertise.
No Hospitals in Rafah
Al-Hammas emphasized that the health situation in hospitals in central and southern Gaza is not much different. “In the city of Rafah, there is no hospital, and the wounded there receive treatment in a field hospital of the Red Cross in the Mawasi area of Rafah. As for Khan Younis, the Nasser Medical Complex, the European Gaza Hospital, and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah are all filled with the wounded and are severely lacking in medical supplies and urgently need fuel.”
The government media official stated that the crime of ethnic cleansing and genocide being committed by the occupation in northern Gaza has claimed the lives of more than 1,800 martyrs, 4,000 injured, and hundreds missing, in addition to the destruction of residential neighborhoods, hospitals, and infrastructure. The occupation has turned many residential areas and gatherings in northern Gaza, especially the Jabalia camp and Beit Lahia town, into barren deserts and heaps of rubble. This military approach is based on a strategy of demolishing residential blocks and gatherings to alter the demographic and geographical shape of the area after the ongoing Israeli war for the second consecutive year, and to prevent resistance from regrouping in a closely-knit geographical area.
Dozens of video clips published by occupying soldiers on their pages and accounts on social media show moments of demolishing residential blocks, homes, and mosques, while they celebrate these actions. The Israeli occupation has not yet halted this method, indicating that it is a military tactic employed in the ongoing military operations for the second consecutive year.
65% to 80% residential buildings destroyed
According to estimates, the destruction of buildings and residential gatherings by the occupation ranges between 65% and 80%, including total and significant partial destruction unfit for habitation, and partial destruction that can be restored, meaning that the Strip will need decades for reconstruction and to return to its pre-war state in Gaza.
The Gaza war has entered its 399th consecutive day amid ongoing Israeli bombardment across various parts of the strip, specifically in the northern areas, where nothing has been spared from the attacks. Speaking of the north, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiya, announced on Friday that Palestinian casualties are losing their lives in the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza due to a lack of medical supplies and specialized doctors, a result of the massacre being perpetrated by Israel for over a year.
Meanwhile, a report published by the United Nations Human Rights Commission today revealed that women and children constituted about 70% of the thousands of martyrs from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, whose deaths were confirmed by the international body during the period between November 2023 and April of last year. The report discussed "the killings of civilians in Gaza that violate international law, often amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and even genocide."
Additionally, the civil defense in Gaza announced that its teams recovered eight martyrs from a house targeted by Israeli bombing in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres in the strip, resulting in 39 martyrs and 123 injuries reaching hospitals in the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the toll of Israeli aggression has risen to 43,508 martyrs and 102,684 injuries since October 7, 2023.
UN: 70% of Gaza War Martyrs are Women and Children
A report published by the United Nations Human Rights Commission today revealed that women and children made up approximately 70% of the thousands of martyrs from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, whose deaths were confirmed by the international body during the period between November 2023 and April of last year. The report discussed "the killings of civilians in Gaza that violate international law, often amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and even genocide."
3 Massacres in 24 Hours
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres in the strip, resulting in 39 martyrs and 123 injuries reaching hospitals within the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the toll of Israeli aggression has thus risen to 43,508 martyrs and 102,684 injuries since October 7, 2023.
Al-Quds Brigades Announce Destruction of Occupation Vehicle in Jabalia Camp
Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, announced the destruction of an Israeli military vehicle of the "Merkava" type by detonating a "Thaqib" explosive device in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
Kamal Adwan Hospital: Victims are Losing Their Lives Due to Lack of Resources
The Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiya, announced on Friday that Palestinian victims are losing their lives in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, due to a lack of medical supplies and specialized doctors, a result of the genocide being perpetrated by Israel for over a year.
Abu Safiya stated in a video clip published by the Ministry of Health in Gaza: "The situation is catastrophic in northern Gaza, the blockade continues, and with each day the number of injured who turn into martyrs increases due to a lack of resources and the absence of specialized surgical medical teams." He added, "The Israeli blockade on northern Gaza is deadly, as it prevents the entry of water, food, medicine, and medical aid." He continued: "The hospital provides services to the wounded with minimal resources amid the arrest by the Israeli army of specialized medical staff and the shortage of health supplies."
Abu Safiya urged the countries of the world and human rights organizations to "stand by the health system in Gaza and work to allow medical supplies and delegations to enter to provide services amid the ongoing genocide."
Hamas Calls for Protests in Support of Gaza
Today, Friday, Hamas called on Palestinians in the West Bank and the Arab and Muslim world to take to the streets and squares in support of the Gaza Strip, which has been subjected to Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing for more than a year.
A leader in the movement, Mahmoud Mardawe, stated in a statement: "Palestinians in the West Bank must intensify their movement to support Gaza and the prisoners." Mardawe emphasized the "necessity of activists from around the world, especially in the Arab and Muslim world, to gather in every square and arena in defense of the Palestinian people's right to life and freedom." He added: "What is happening to the people of the Gaza Strip is a documented genocide, both in voice and image, and it calls for a widespread revolution to express the magnitude of the crime being committed against them by the Israeli occupation."
He continued: "The world, from east to west, with its peoples and institutions, is today facing a true humanitarian test regarding the crime of ethnic cleansing taking place in the Strip." Mardawe clarified that "the silence and complacency that has lasted for many months must come to an end, and everyone must send a clear message to (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his extremist government that Gaza is not alone."
UN: Israel's blockade has caused unprecedented levels of killing
The United Nations Office of Human Rights stated today, Friday, that Israel's complete blockade of Gaza, the prevention of aid entry, and repeated mass displacement have led to unprecedented levels of killing, starvation, and disease.
4 Martyrs Due to Israeli Shelling in Beit Lahia
Four martyrs fell as a result of an Israeli shelling on the Beit Lahia project in northern Gaza Strip.
UN: About 70% of Gaza Martyrs are Women and Children
The UN Office of Human Rights stated today, Friday, that nearly 70% of the martyrs in Gaza under investigation are women and children, condemning what it described as a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
4 Martyrs in Israeli Airstrike Northwest of Gaza City
Palestinian media reported that four martyrs fell in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house near the Al-Mushtal hotel northwest of Gaza City.
Gaza Administration Committee: Ambitions Conditional on Resolving Fatah-Hamas Disputes
As Gaza's war enters its second consecutive year and all political projects have failed to find a consensus formula guaranteeing the shape of the post-war period, an Egyptian proposal has emerged to form a joint Gaza Administration Committee between Fatah and Hamas to manage civil affairs for the population, particularly regarding reconstruction and relief efforts. Recently, there has been increased discussion about the possible issuance of a presidential decree by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to form the Gaza Administration Committee. However, optimism has waned after the recent meetings between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo ended without an agreement, resembling much of what took place during reconciliation meetings and dialogues since 2007.
New Israeli Security Minister Takes Oath in Knesset
The new Israeli Security Minister, Israel Katz, took the constitutional oath before the Knesset late Thursday into Friday, two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his predecessor Yoav Gallant due to disagreements over the conduct of the war on Gaza. Gideon Sa'ar, who has until now held the position of Minister without Portfolio, will succeed Katz as Foreign Minister.
Galant conducts final official conversation with Austin after his dismissal from office
Israeli Security Minister Yoav Galant, who was dismissed from his position, stated on Thursday that he had his last official phone conversation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Galant had a close relationship with Austin throughout the Israeli war on Gaza, speaking with him several times a week.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Galant this week after months of tensions and disagreements. In a statement, Galant thanked Austin for his "partnership and deep commitment" to the defense relations between Washington and Tel Aviv, adding, "Our special connection must remain strong and unshakeable."
Occupation does not allow the entry of food and water into northern Gaza
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that the Israeli occupation is not allowing the entry of food and water aid into northern Gaza, which the UN is trying to send there. UN Assistant Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told reporters on Thursday that the only aid that Israel has allowed into the area since the start of its recent military operations there a month ago has been hospital supplies during medical evacuation missions.
UN: Israel prevents essential materials keeping northern Gaza residents alive
Recovery of 8 martyrs from a house in the Daraj neighborhood
Civil defense in Gaza announced that its teams recovered eight martyrs from a house targeted by Israeli shelling in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City.
27 martyrs due to the Israeli occupation's shelling in Jabalia Camp
27 Palestinians, including children and women, were martyred, and others were injured on Thursday evening in a new massacre committed by the Israeli occupation by shelling a house in Jabalia Camp in northern Gaza. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) indicated that there are a number of martyrs and injured under the rubble that rescue teams are trying to recover after the shelling of the house near Abu Hussein schools in Jabalia Camp.
Fire breaks out in a house
Palestinian media reported that a fire broke out in a house near the Daraj clinic in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City, after it was targeted by Israeli shelling. The civil defense in Gaza stated that its teams headed to the house after it was shelled.
Martyrdom of 4 displaced individuals and injuries to others
Four Palestinians were martyred, and others were injured on Thursday evening due to an airstrike by the Israeli occupation targeting the Al-Rimal school, which shelters displaced individuals in the Nasser neighborhood of Gaza City.
In recent hours, Israeli warplanes bombed the Al-Shati elementary school for boys, known as "Shahib," in the Al-Shati Camp west of Gaza City, resulting in 11 Palestinians being martyred, including children.
As the 398th day of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation begins, the occupation forces continue to escalate their aggression against the Gaza Strip, leaving behind massacres of civilians, amid ongoing clashes between Palestinian resistance and occupation forces on several fronts.
Civilians in Gaza are dying of hunger: UN warns
The United Nations announced that Palestinians in Gaza are facing death by starvation in the sight of the international community, describing the living conditions in the strip as "lethal." They emphasized that the responsibility for providing an alternative to the UNRWA does not lie with the United Nations but with the occupation. In a statement from the official spokesperson, Stefan Dujarric, he pointed out that northern Gaza has been under a suffocating siege for nearly a month, calling for an end to what he termed "crimes against civilians." In the same context, Dujarric clarified, citing field sources, that the occupation has destroyed nearly a thousand Palestinian homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem this year, displacing over 1,100 Palestinians, 40% of whom are children.
Knesset approves a law expelling families of perpetrators of operations
The Israeli Knesset has definitively approved a law that allows the Interior Minister in the occupation government to expel the families of those who carry out resistance operations against the occupation for a period of up to 20 years, according to the Palestinian Media Center. It also approved a temporary measure for five years that allows for the imprisonment of minors under the age of 14 who are accused of committing "crimes related to acts of resistance." This law comes as part of the Israeli policies to tighten security control and constrict Palestinians.
With American support… The occupation army buys 25 F-15 aircraft
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a $5.2 billion deal to purchase 25 F-15IA aircraft from Boeing, funded by American military aid. The deal opens the door for the future purchase of 25 additional aircraft, enhancing the military capabilities of the Israeli Air Force, and comes after a series of negotiations and close cooperation between the Ministry of National Security and the Air Force.
American Muslims call on Trump to fulfill promises to end the Gaza War
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on elected President Donald Trump to honor his commitment to end what he described as the "Israeli genocide war" on the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued by the council's executive director, Nihad Awad, he urged Democratic Party officials to learn from Kamala Harris's declining popularity among Muslims and other opponents of the genocide in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of American officials dealing honestly with issues concerning Muslim voters, including ending the aggression against Gaza. Awad noted that Trump had previously promised to strive for a true peace based on justice and freedom, expressing the council's hope for the fulfillment of this promise, which reflects the Palestinian people's aspiration for freedom and independence.