Kuwait Urges Unified Arab Stance Against Palestinian Displacement
HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah called for a unified Arab stance against Palestinian displacement at the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo. He emphasized the importance of a unified Arab position against any attempts to displace Palestinians and firmly rejected placing responsibility on regional countries, particularly Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Reconstruction of Gaza and Accountability
HH, the Crown Prince, called for a comprehensive plan to reconstruct Gaza and compensate the Palestinian people for the destruction caused. He stressed the need to hold the Zionist occupation accountable for rebuilding what its forces have destroyed. Legal action against the Zionist entity through international law, humanitarian law, and key global bodies was underscored.
Commitment to the Two-State Solution
Kuwait reiterated its commitment to the two-state solution and called for a concrete and realistic approach through the international conference scheduled for June. HH the Crown Prince urged all UN member states that have not yet recognized Palestine to do so and to support Palestine’s bid for full UN membership.
Strengthening Palestinian Governance and Arab Unity
The importance of uniting Palestinian ranks, strengthening governance in Gaza, and reinforcing Arab unity to protect regional security was stressed. Kuwait called for increased financial and political support for UNRWA and rejected any attempts to diminish its role.
Endorsement of Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Arab leaders endorsed a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority, presenting an alternative to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over the territory and displace its people. The establishment of a trust fund to pay for the territory’s reconstruction was announced, urging the international community's support.
Political Track Towards Palestinian Statehood
Efforts to launch a political track towards Palestinian statehood were highlighted. The summit called for Palestinian representation to be unified under the PLO and welcomed the formation of a temporary committee to oversee relief efforts, reconstruction, and governance.
Challenges and Criticisms
The Zionist entity ruled out any future role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza. Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza triggered global outrage. The Arab leaders’ proposal was criticized for relying on the PA and UNRWA.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The Zionist military offensive in Gaza killed at least 48,405 people, mostly civilians. The war has devastated Gaza and created a dire humanitarian crisis. A fragile ceasefire saw an influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza before the Zionist entity announced it was blocking deliveries until Hamas accepted its terms for an extension of the truce.
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Kuwait Demands a Firm Stance on Violations in Occupied Territories
Kuwait on Monday called on the United Nations Human Rights Council and the international community to take a clear and firm stance on the blatant violations of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter by the Israeli occupation, expressing deep concern over what is happening in the occupied Palestinian territories by preventing the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Speech by Advisor Nasser Al-Ramzi
This came in the speech delivered by the advisor Nasser Al-Ramzi, the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations, during the discussion of the comprehensive report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights under item two of the agenda of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva.
Call for Effective Measures
Al-Ramzi called on the UN Human Rights Council to take effective and necessary measures to ensure the immediate cessation of these violations, leading to the establishment of the Palestinian state along the borders of June 4, 1967, in accordance with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Respecting the Sovereignty of Sudan and Syria
In the same context, Al-Ramzi stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty, independence, and unity of Sudan’s territories and ensuring a peaceful dialogue that includes all parties. He emphasized the need to provide humanitarian support to the Sudanese people. Al-Ramzi also stressed the importance of maintaining the unity of Syrian territories and respecting its sovereignty to achieve stability and protection for its national institutions and lifting sanctions against it.
Condemnation of Hate Speech
Al-Ramzi demanded condemnation of all hate speech and incidents of burning the Holy Quran, reiterating Kuwait’s support for the role of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in promoting and protecting human rights. He called for the enactment of legislation to enhance the commitment to human rights and promote constructive partnership and cooperation to ensure a more just and equitable world.
Kuwait's Commitment to Human Rights
Al-Ramzi confirmed Kuwait's steadfast commitment to protecting and promoting human rights and rejecting the politicization and double standards in dealing with all issues.
Rahma International Society launches the 'Support Rohingya Muslims' campaign on Friday
The Rahma International Society launches its relief project to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh next Friday, the seventh of blessed Ramadan, as part of its Ramadan campaign, "A Known Right."
Tragic Living and Humanitarian Conditions
In this context, Dr. Adnan Al-Haddad, Deputy Director General for Communications, Marketing, and Information Technology at the Rahma International Society , said that the campaign comes amid tragic living and humanitarian conditions experienced by displaced families amid increasing burdens. Statistics indicate that more than a million Rohingya Muslims have fled to the borders with Bangladesh since the beginning of the crisis, including thousands of children, widows, and female breadwinners.
Aim of the "Support the Rohingya" Project
Al-Haddad explained that the "Support the Rohingya" project aims to deliver humanitarian aid to widows, orphans, and those in need, including food, shelter, and clothing. He called upon generous benefactors to quickly contribute to providing relief to refugees and those affected by displacement and to support them in their tragic situations. He appreciated the great reward for helping them in the best and most rewarding months.
Donation Channels
He noted that donations for the project would be available starting Friday morning through the "Khayr Online" website, the association’s hotline 1888808, or by visiting the widespread Mercy branches within Kuwait. He asked Allah, the Almighty, to accept the good deeds from the kind benefactors and to place what they give in the balance of their good deeds on the Day of Judgment.
“Hofath” Launches the Second Hashemi Competition in Quranic Sciences
Hofath launched the second Hashemi Competition in Quranic Sciences, which is a specialized Quranic scientific competition aimed at encouraging participants to learn these blessed sciences. The Vice Chairman of the association, Engineer Ahmad Al-Murshid, said that Hofath launched the second Hashemi Competition in Quranic Sciences after the success of the first one last year, in which 1,540 contestants participated, and 12 contestants won the top three positions, distributed over four categories.
Specialized Quranic Sciences Competition
He added that this competition is a specialized Quranic scientific competition in Quranic Sciences, considering that these sciences such as abrogation and abrogated, reasons for revelation, specific and general, and Madani and Makki, among other branches of knowledge, have not received sufficient attention in the activities of circles and competitions. These sciences are important for understanding the Book of Allah, and every memorizer and reciter of the Book of Allah needs them. Therefore, Hofath deemed it necessary to address this aspect by launching a specialized cultural competition in Quranic Sciences to encourage Muslims to learn these blessed sciences.
Conditions and Scientific Curriculum
Al-Murshid explained the conditions for the competition, including that the contestant should not be an Imam or Muezzin or hold a Sharia degree and must bring their civil ID or a copy of it during the competition. The contestant must adhere to the age category for each level. He clarified that Hofath prepared a scientific curriculum by a scientific committee led by scholars and specialists in Quranic Sciences under the supervision of Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Rifai. The scientific material link is available for contestants to review, and then contestants answer the competition questions online according to their age category.
Invitation to Register
He concluded by inviting the esteemed audience to register for the competition through the designated link published on Hofath's social media accounts.
IICO Enhances Stability for 15 Jerusalemite Families and Provides Water for 30,000 Yemenis
As part of its humanitarian and developmental efforts aimed at improving the quality of life and enhancing stability and human dignity, the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) implemented two distinct projects; the first to renovate the homes of 15 Palestinian families in Jerusalem, and the second to provide clean drinking water for 30,000 beneficiaries in Yemen, with a total cost exceeding $440,000.
"Shelter" Project in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem, IICO funded the "Shelter" project to renovate and improve the living environment for 15 poor Palestinian families, at a cost of $320,045, as part of its commitment to enhancing social stability and achieving a dignified life for the benefiting families. The project contributed to creating a safe and healthy residential environment, especially for children and the elderly, and protecting families from the dangers arising from inadequate housing, thus reaffirming IICO's vision of providing practical and sustainable solutions to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups.
Water Project in Yemen
In the city of Shuqra in Abyan Governorate, Yemen, IICO completed a project to provide clean drinking water by drilling two artesian wells at a depth of 30 meters, equipped with submersible pumps powered by solar energy, with the construction of a modern water network extending 2,000 meters and elevated tanks, at a cost exceeding $120,000. The project alleviated the suffering of 30,000 beneficiaries who were struggling with water scarcity and difficulty accessing it, helped reduce diseases caused by water contamination, and eased the daily burdens on women and children who had to travel long distances to fetch water; thus saving them time and effort and contributing to their social and economic stability.
Continuous Commitment by IICO
IICO confirms its continuous commitment to launching integrated development projects aimed at improving the quality of life and enhancing the ability to face economic and social challenges, in line with its vision of making the greatest impact in empowering people, and its mission of providing sustainable and distinctive programs that promote stability and dignified living in needy communities.
