Kuwaiti doctors and activists: People of Gaza will not be deterred by false accusations
Several Kuwaiti doctors and activists reaffirmed today, Monday, their solidarity and continuous support for the Gaza Strip, praising the resilience of its people in the face of Israeli occupation, and condemning the insults directed towards women in Gaza by some media personalities from their country.
This came in a statement issued by 27 doctors and activists in the humanitarian field, stating that "the state of Kuwait, its people, and residents from various backgrounds and spectrums were present on the ground in Gaza, witnessing the steadfastness and sacrifices of its people."
The statement further mentioned that "when the first opportunity arose, despite all the risks surrounding Gaza and its people, we did not hesitate as doctors and workers in the charitable and humanitarian field to respond to the call of support and fulfill our Islamic, Arab, and humanitarian duty towards everyone living in Gaza."
They added that "the credit, after Allah, goes to our visit to Gaza and providing what we could in the name of the state of Kuwait and its people to the Kuwaiti political leadership, the Kuwaiti people, and residents as a whole, as Kuwait has been and will remain a supporter since the dawn of time for our central and pivotal cause, the issue of Palestine and Al-Aqsa Mosque."
Religious scholars and politicians: We reject the insults towards women in Gaza
Several Kuwaiti and Arab figures reacted to the insults made by the media personality Mashal Al-Nami against women in Gaza on the blogging platform, calling for legal actions to hold him accountable. This wide anger comes within a series of societal and media positions supportive of the people of Gaza and rejecting any infringement on their honor and dignity.
Announced legal actions
The Civil Conservatives Party, through its account on the platform "X," announced that the party's vice president, Ahmed Al-Hamadi, filed an official complaint to the Attorney General against Mashal Al-Nami, affirming that this step is in defense of the honor of the people of Gaza and their dignity. The party considered this complaint as a defense of the values that the Kuwaiti people believe in when supporting the causes of the nation.
Public figures' stances
Kuwaiti writer Dr. Suad Al-Sabah led this movement, where she commented, "All tongues are silent in the face of the women of Gaza, except for a tongue that prays for Allah to protect them from the fire of aggression." Al-Sabah presented a moving poem addressed to women in Gaza, describing their resilience and steadfast message.
Kuwait condemns Zionist legislation to ban UNRWA
Kuwait expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation Tuesday of the legislation passed by the Zionist occupation to ban the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied Palestinian territories, which will limit the agency’s ability to provide support and humanitarian services to defenseless Palestinian refugees.
In a press release, the Foreign Ministry said Kuwait considers such legislation as part of a series of flagrant violations by the Zionist occupation forces of international law, international humanitarian law, and international resolutions, most notably Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2417, which strongly condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a method of combat in conflict situations.
The statement also strongly condemns the illegal prevention of the delivery of humanitarian aid and the deprivation of civilians of materials indispensable to their survival. Kuwait renewed its call for the Security Council to assume its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security under the United Nations Charter. It also called for stopping the genocide perpetrated against the Palestinian people, holding the Zionist occupation forces accountable, and ensuring that the occupying entity does not evade punishment for the systematic crimes it commits against defenseless Palestinians. — KUNA
Kuwait urges prioritizing aid for Gaza, Lebanon
Zionist entity’s attacks in Lebanon, Palestine threaten international law: Diplomat
Kuwait warned on Monday that international humanitarian law is in grave danger due to the blatant Zionist violations and continued aggressions in the Palestinian territories, the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, and Lebanon. This warning was expressed by Diplomatic Attache Abdulaziz Al-Moajil of the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations in a special session of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly on The Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.
The legitimacy of the international law is being undermined every day because the Zionist occupation appears to be above the law and is not being held accountable, Moajil said. He deplored the international community’s inaction in the face of these violations.
Moajil quoted the Zionist entity’s forces who said they have attacked more than 40,000 targets in the densely populated Gaza Strip since their aggression began last year. The attacks have killed at least 43,061 people, including 16,765 children and injured more than 101,223 people. Two million Palestinians have been forcibly displaced due to the aggression. The Zionist entity’s attack on Lebanon has killed 2,653, with 12,360 injuries, and led to the internal displacement of more than 1.2 million people. In addition, over 75,000 people fled to neighboring Syria in the period from September 23 to 30, 2024.
The Kuwaiti diplomat renewed Kuwait’s call for a just and lasting solution to the conflict based on the two-state solution in line with the Arab Peace Initiative. He reiterated Kuwait’s call to all countries of the world to recognize the State of Palestine and support its accession to the United Nations as a full member.
In Geneva, Kuwait’s envoy to UN agencies urged the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent to prioritize response to the “catastrophic” humanitarian situation in both the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The statement was made by Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen to KUNA on the occasion of the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva today. Ambassador Al-Hayen deplored the ongoing heinous crimes committed by the Zionist entity in the Middle East, especially in Lebanon and Palestine, and the entity’s continued disregard for international laws and conventions, as well as for international mediation efforts.
Hayen stressed that the current situation requires intensifying the role of international and humanitarian organizations. He emphasized that the UN Security Council has to shoulder its responsibility towards maintaining international peace and security, reaffirming Kuwait’s commitment to continue providing rapid response to humanitarian needs and enhancing international cooperation in this field, in implementation of the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The Kuwaiti senior diplomat vowed that his country would continue providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected and disaster-stricken areas around the world. Kuwait was and still is a leading country in extending a helping hand to needy people everywhere, he said. — KUNA
Gaza situation largest tragedy in modern history: Kuwaiti Diplomat
Official condemns attacks against unarmed Palestinians, Lebanese • Denounces arming Zionist civilians
The Zionist entity’s attacks on Palestinian people made the Gaza Strip one of the largest tragedies in modern history, said a Kuwaiti official. Delivering a speech of Kuwait permanent mission to the UN before the first Commission on Disarmament and International Security, Kuwaiti diplomatic attaché Ali Al-Qallaf said the Zionist occupation’s violations exacerbated the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territories. He referred to atrocities committed by the Zionist occupation that left the largest number of children with amputation and targeted the tents of the displaced persons.
He expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation of the Zionist occupation’s weapons used systematically against unarmed people in Palestine and Lebanon, saying the ongoing escalation is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and the Security Council resolutions. The diplomatic attaché also voiced Kuwait’s denunciation of remarks by some Zionist officials regarding distributing weapons to civilians that incites further bloodshed and undermines the international community efforts to achieve stability in the Middle East region.
Kuwait reiterated the necessity of implementing the Conventional Arms Trade Treaty to take into account the principles of the United Nations Charter, most notably respect for the sovereign right of states to secure their national defenses, Qallaf said. Kuwait underlined the significance of achieving balance between responsibilities upon countries exporting weapons and consumers, he said.
He further stressed the importance of the UN program combating illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. He said the program plays a decisive role in building confidence and enhancing international cooperation. Qallaf pointed to Kuwait’s effective participation in international discussions related to illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.
He said Kuwait supports the relevant UN resolutions based of its commitment to the importance of concerted efforts to combat illicit trade in these weapons. Qallaf affirmed Kuwait’s readiness to partake in joint international efforts provided compliance with the UN Charter and giving rights to countries to have legal defensive potential. He finally expressed hope that the UN National Assembly session would lead to tangible outcomes to achieve international peace and security. — KUNA
Kuwait reaffirms support for Lebanon
Situation in the region represents ‘the greatest political and moral test’ for the international system: Official
Kuwait reaffirmed its solidarity with Lebanon and its people during the Paris Conference aimed at assisting Lebanon, emphasizing the need for measures to ensure the country’s security and stability and to fully restore its state institutions.
“The international community gathers today to witness, with great sorrow, the atrocities faced by innocent civilians in both Lebanon and occupied Palestine due to the ongoing campaigns of extermination by Zionist occupation forces, which clearly violate fundamental principles of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions,” said Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Affairs Minister Plenipotentiary Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah, at the international conference supporting the Lebanese people and the country’s sovereignty.
Jarallah condemned the attacks by Zionist forces on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), highlighting this as a flagrant disregard for international law and Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701. He stressed the importance of maintaining the safety and security of UN personnel and respecting the sanctity of UN premises. He called for immediate ceasefire and all military operations, as well as the provision of necessary international protection for the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples, ensuring humanitarian aid reaches besieged areas.
Jarallah pointed out Kuwait’s warnings about the international community’s negligence in deterring these violations, which disregard all international laws or treaties. He referred to the ongoing suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza, expressing concern over the international community’s inability to fulfill its political, legal, and moral responsibilities. He questioned the Zionist entity’s claims that the massacres it commits in the occupied territories and Lebanon are merely acts of self-defense, asserting that these actions represent a systematic plan to cause chaos and instability, risking a regional war with global repercussions.
In closing, Jarallah noted that the current situation in the region and the world represents “the greatest political and moral test” for the international system, emphasizing the need to adhere to the principles of international law, respect for international legitimacy, and commitment to the UN Charter.
He expressed deep gratitude to France for its initiative to host this important conference aimed at supporting the Lebanese people and reinforcing their sovereignty and stability amidst systematic aggressions, which have resulted in thousands of casualties and injuries, as well as the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. The conference, initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together 70 delegations and 15 international organizations to seek a diplomatic solution and mobilize humanitarian assistance of at least $400 million from as many participating countries as possible. — KUNA
Islamic Charity distributes 1455 food baskets to assist 9,000 flood victims in Sudan
As part of its ongoing relief efforts, the International Islamic Charity Organization provided food support to those affected by floods and floods in the Red Sea State in Sudan through a project to distribute 1455 food baskets, benefiting about 9,000 individuals in affected areas, including Arrabat and Tokar, in cooperation with the Red Sea Organization for Training and Voluntary Development in Sudan.
The project cost was over $97,000 to provide food baskets containing basic necessities to meet the needs of a family for a month, with the aim of providing food to the affected and alleviating their suffering from the effects of the disaster, achieving food security for families in need of essential resources, enhancing a rapid response to contain the spread of diseases such as malaria, cholera, dengue fever, in addition to combating malnutrition affecting a large number of displaced persons and affected communities.
The food basket included flour, sugar, lentils, oil, milk, and bags of pasta. The project was well received by official authorities, beneficiaries, and the Sudanese people who praised the leading role of the charitable organization in providing humanitarian support to distressed populations around the world, especially in Sudan.
Islamic Charity trains 100 scholars in Islamic culture and converts 25 people to Islam in El Salvador.
The International Islamic Charity Organization successfully concluded the "Cadres" project to train individuals in Islamic culture in El Salvador to address the significant shortage in the number of Islamic preachings in El Salvador.
The project was implemented with funding from a charity worth $56,400 in response to the urgent need to enhance Islamic culture among Muslims and the general community in El Salvador.
The project resulted in the training of 100 individuals, including 10 preachers ready to have an impact in their communities and become capable preaching figures to spread the message of moderate Islam. Additionally, 5 mosque imams were trained to guide and oversee the new preaching figures.
As part of the project, 25 people converted to Islam by the project participants, focusing on the emerging generation of El Salvador Muslims studying at the School of Dar Ibrahim, as they are considered the seed of future work and the desired hope of El Salvador in spreading Islamic culture and introducing the noble Islamic religion.
This was achieved through the organization of 12 monthly meetings, lasting for 24 days, focusing on empowering participants to learn the basics of Islamic sciences and personal traits that help them improve themselves and serve their communities, memorizing short chapters of the Quran and reflecting on them, studying the book "What the Muslim Cannot Ignore of the Necessary Jurisprudential Rulings," and selected issues from minority jurisprudence relevant to the Salvadoran community in worship and transactions, enhancing preaching skills, providing participants with the required Islamic knowledge and traits, encouraging them to invite their relatives and educate their Muslim brothers.
Participants excelling in the program were selected for focused development in future programs to become distinguished preachers capable of influencing their communities, along with selecting the appropriate discourse for the reality they live in and the target community.
Balad Al-Khair signs an agreement with the General Secretariat of Awqaf to implement the "Nawafil Bank" project
The " Balad Al-Khair" association signed a cooperation agreement with the General Secretariat of Awqaf to implement the Nawafil Bank project, which aims to improve underprivileged families' conditions within Kuwait.
Osman Al Thuwaini, the director of the " Balad Al-Khair" association, explained that the Nawafil Bank project relies on distributing prepaid cards to underprivileged families whose situations are studied, so they can then use the cards to purchase food items at a discounted rate, contributing to their happiness and alleviating their financial burdens.
Al Thuwaini mentioned that the Nawafil Bank benefits 440 individuals from underprivileged families. Each family member is allocated 25 KD, which allows them to spend on food for a whole month.
He praised the General Secretariat of Awqaf for providing 11,000 dinars to support the project, noting that the General Secretariat always supports national charitable institutions, helping the underprivileged and elevating Kuwaiti society.
Al Thuwaini emphasized the importance of collaboration to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters from underprivileged families and orphans by launching projects that support them and alleviate their living expenses, especially in light of the high cost of living that has negatively impacted many.
Balad Al-Khair partners with Awqaf for "Orphans Bank" project.
The " Balad Al-Khair" association signed a cooperation agreement with the General Secretariat of Awqaf to implement the "Orphans Bank" project, which aims to care for underprivileged orphans within the state of Kuwait and contribute to providing them with a decent living.
Osman Al Thuwaini, director of the "Country of Goodness" association, explained that the Orphans Bank is a fruitful form of cooperation between the association and the General Secretariat of Awqaf, within the charitable work aimed at individual and community development.
He noted that the Orphans Bank aims to care for 100 orphans in Kuwait by assisting them and providing the necessary support for their needs throughout the year, costing 26,500 KD.
The director of the " Balad Al-Khair" association added that the Orphans Bank includes a set of expenditure items, providing 52 KD for living expenses, in addition to 150 KD for educational expenses, as well as 23 KD for purchasing educational materials, stationary, and school bags, as well as 40 KD for clothing, for each orphan.
Al-Thuwaini emphasized the importance of the role played by the "Orphans Bank" project in caring for those who have lost their families and now face life without support to provide for their needs. He pointed to the efforts of the General Secretariat of Awqaf to support the project in order to provide a stable life for orphans within Kuwait, where they can receive their basic necessities and continue their education to become beneficial members of society in the coming years.
"Balad Al-Khair" launches the "Rahma" project to treat patients in collaboration with the General Secretariat of Awqaf
Balad Al-Khair Association announced the launch of the "Rahma" project to treat patients in Kuwait in collaboration with the General Secretariat of Awqaf.
Osman Al-Thuwaini, the director of Bait Al-Khair Association, confirmed that the "Rahma" project is one of the leading charitable initiatives that reflect the commitment of the General Secretariat of Awqaf to support the poor and needy. It serves as a vital source of assistance for needy patients who face difficulties in bearing the costs of treatment.
He added that Balad Al-Khair Association always seeks to help the needy with the support of generous donors, through a variety of charitable projects aimed at supporting the needy both inside and outside Kuwait.
He pointed out that with generous support from the General Secretariat of Awqaf, the association aims to alleviate the suffering of patients and contribute to improving their health conditions, as seen in the "Rahma" project for treating patients.
Al-Thuwaini continued that the "Rahma" project works to provide comprehensive medical services with the aim of bringing smiles to the faces of many indigent patients in need of healthcare. This includes a variety of services such as dialysis sessions, medical devices and equipment, MRI scans, medical tests, medications, prescription eyeglasses, and physical therapy sessions.
