The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced this morning the assassination of its political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Hamas stated in a statement that the head of Hamas "was martyred in a cowardly Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran."

In another statement, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard said, "We are investigating the dimensions of the incident of Haniyeh's martyrdom in Tehran" and will announce the results of the investigation later.

The Iranian news agency reported that Ismail Haniyeh and one of his personal guards were martyred after their residence in Tehran was targeted.

The Iranian Tasnim agency reported that the investigation into the assassination of the head of Hamas's political bureau is ongoing and the results will be announced soon.

Haniyeh was in Tehran for the inauguration ceremony of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Shocked Reactions everywhere

Reactions poured in regarding the assassination of Hamas's political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh today in the Iranian capital, with Hamas affirming that they are engaged in an open war and that the assassination of Haniyeh will not achieve its goals, while Israeli parties welcomed the operation.

Taher Nuno, Haniyeh's media advisor, stated that what happened was a "direct targeting and deliberate assassination," and mentioned in an interview with Al-Jazeera that the Iranian authorities will announce the details of the operation.

Dangerous Escalation

Hamas leader Sami Abu Zuhri confirmed that the movement is "engaged in an open war to liberate Jerusalem and ready to pay the price," and considered Haniyeh's assassination as a "dangerous escalation that will not achieve its goals."

Cowardly Act that Will not Go in Vain

On the other hand, Hamas Political Bureau member Musa Abu Marzouk described Haniyeh's assassination as a "cowardly act that will not go in vain."

The Islamic Jihad: Great National Leader

The Islamic Jihad Movement mourned the "great national leader" and affirmed that the assassination will not deter the Palestinian people from continuing the resistance.

General Strike in the West Bank

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the assassination of Haniyeh and considered it a "cowardly act and a dangerous development," while the Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hussein Sheikh, described the assassination as a "cowardly act that calls for more steadfastness in the face of occupation."

On the other hand, the national and Islamic factions in Palestine called for a general strike and massive protests in condemnation of the assassination of the head of the political bureau of Hamas.

Tehran Response

In Tehran, the Supreme National Security Council met at the headquarters of the Supreme Leader in the presence of senior leaders of the Revolutionary Guards in the early hours of Wednesday morning to discuss the assassination of Haniyeh. Reuters reported that the highest security body in Iran will decide on Iran's strategy in responding to the operation.

The Iranian Tasnim news agency reported that the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament will hold a meeting regarding the assassination of Haniyeh.

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Nasser Kanaani, confirmed that the relevant authorities are still investigating the dimensions and details of Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, saying that "the blood of the jihadist fighter for liberation from the clutches of the Zionist occupiers will never be wasted," adding "Haniyeh's martyrdom in Tehran will strengthen and deepen the close relationship between Tehran and Palestine and the resistance."

Turkey condemns the Cowardly Assassination

In turn, the Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation of Haniyeh's assassination and described what happened in Tehran as a "despicable assassination operation" aimed at "expanding the scope of the war from Gaza to the regional level," showing that "the Netanyahu government has no intention of achieving peace."

Russi: An Absolutely Unacceptable Political Crime

The Russian Foreign Ministry considered the assassination of the head of Hamas's political bureau "an absolutely unacceptable political crime," with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov stating, "This is an absolutely unacceptable political murder that will lead to further escalation in tensions."

A Heinous Terrorist Crime

On the other hand, the Houthi group said that the assassination of Haniyeh is "a heinous terrorist crime and a blatant violation of international law."

First Israeli statement

While the newspaper "Israel Today" reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office instructed ministers not to comment on the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran, Minister of Heritage Ayelet Shaked made the first Israeli statement on the operation, stating that "Haniyeh's death makes the world a little better."

Source: Agencies

The genocidal war led by Israel on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 298th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit acts of genocide in Gaza through dozens of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

Shelling Khan Younis

A number of Palestinian civilians were martyred and others were injured in an occupation shelling that targeted the cities of Khan Younis and Gaza early Tuesday, according to Palestinian media reports. Many citizens were martyred in an Israeli shelling that targeted a house in the town of Abasan al-Jadeeda east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Shelling Saint Porphyrius Church

 Several citizens were injured in an Israeli shelling similar to the Saint Porphyrius Church, which houses displaced people in the vicinity of the Baptismal Hospital in the center of Gaza City. The occupation's artillery targeted the vicinity of the Return Schools, which house displaced people east of Khan Younis, while an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in "Jurat al-Lot" east of the city.

At the same time, Israeli occupation forces withdrew from the eastern areas of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Red Crescent in Gaza said that the occupation army caused massive destruction in several neighborhoods in Khan Younis, and added that the Israeli army's shrinking of the areas it claims to be safe increases the suffering of the displaced people.

Martyr toll

The occupation continues its war on Gaza for the 298th consecutive day with absolute American support, where the brutal war on the sector has resulted in more than 130,000 martyrs and Palestinian wounded, most of them children and women, and over ten thousand missing, amidst massive destruction and famine.

The Ministry of Health stated that the occupation committed 3 massacres, resulting in 39 martyrs and 93 injured being taken to hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of martyrs to 39,363, in addition to 90,923 injured since October 7th last year.

Military police arrested 10 soldiers from the Sde Teman base for investigation into allegations of torturing prisoners from Gaza, while Israeli government and parliamentary figures expressed solidarity with the torture victims.

UNRWA schools shelled

Earlier this month, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, explained that the Israeli occupation army has shelled two-thirds of the agency's schools in Gaza since the beginning of the continuous aggression on Gaza on October 7th.

He noted that "schools have turned from safe places for education and hope for children into crowded shelters, often ending up as places of death and misery."

UNRWA warned earlier this month of a whole generation of children in Gaza losing their education due to the Israeli aggression.

Negotiations update

Regarding negotiations aimed at ending the war in Gaza and exchanging prisoners, Hamas stated in its first comment on the outcomes of the Rome meeting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again returned to a strategy of stalling and evading reaching a deal in Gaza by imposing new conditions and demands.

Mediation parties met in the Italian capital yesterday, Monday, to discuss a ceasefire deal in Gaza, with the participation of the Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea, CIA Director William Burns, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel.

Israel strikes Lebanon

Reuters reported Monday, July 29, 2024, that the United States is leading a diplomatic campaign to deter Israel from striking the Lebanese capital Beirut or its main civilian infrastructure after its threats to launch an attack following the incident in the town of Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights.

Washington Trying to Avoid Full-scale War on Lebanon

According to the agency, Washington is racing against time to avoid a full-scale war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah supported by Iran after the attack on the Golan Heights, which is occupied by Israel, resulting in the deaths of 12 children and teenagers on Saturday, July 27.

According to the five sources, including Lebanese and Iranian officials, as well as diplomats from the Middle East and Europe, shuttle diplomacy is focused on restraining Israel by urging it not to target the densely populated Beirut, the Hezbollah stronghold in the southern suburbs, or key infrastructure such as airports and bridges.

Meanwhile, deputy speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Elias Bou Saab, told Reuters that Israel could avoid the risk of major escalation by avoiding the capital and its surroundings.

He added that he has been in contact with the American mediator Amos Hochstein since the Golan attack on Saturday, stating: "If they avoid civilians and Beirut and its suburbs, their attack will be well-calculated."

An Iranian official said that Washington has conveyed messages to Tehran three times since Saturday, warning that the escalation would be harmful to all parties.

Israeli officials said that Israel wants to harm Hezbollah but does not want to drag the region into a full-blown war. The diplomats stated that Israel has not committed to avoiding striking Beirut, its suburbs, or civilian infrastructure.

The U.S. State Department stated that it would not comment on the details of the diplomatic talks. A spokesperson for the department told Reuters, "Our support for Israel's security is strong and unwavering against all threats supported by Iran, including Hezbollah."

While the Israeli army accused Hezbollah of being behind the "Majdal Shams" incident and vowed to respond, the party categorically denied any responsibility for it.

Israel has occupied Lebanese territories in the south for decades, as well as the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, in addition to Palestinian territories.

On Sunday evening, the Israeli Cabinet for Political and Security Affairs authorized Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yaakov Galant to "make a decision on the type and timing of the response to Hezbollah."

According to Israeli military analysts, Tel Aviv wants to deliver a "strong blow" to the party in Lebanon, but without sliding into a "full-scale and regional war."

The genocidal war led by Israel on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 297th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit acts of genocide in Gaza through dozens of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

The following are the developments:

 Thousands more Palestinians have fled a community in central Gaza in the face of new Israeli evacuation orders, worsening the humanitarian plight in an area already inundated with displaced people fleeing an assault in the south.

Israeli forces, which have now captured nearly the entire enclave in around 10 months of war, have spent the last several weeks launching major attacks on areas where they had previously claimed to have "uprooted Hamas fighters."

In its latest assault, Israel ordered residents on Sunday to flee Al-Bureij, just northeast of Deir.

"What is left? Deir? Deir is full of people. Everyone is in Deir. All of Gaza. Where should people go?" Aya Mansour told Reuters in Deir after fleeing from Bureij.

  Gaza is ‘classic example of lost humanity,’ regrets Malaysian premier

The situation in Gaza is a “classic example” of “lost humanity,” Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has regretted.

Anwar called it an “unprincipled” attempt in the political, economic, and cultural spheres “where we have lost humanity.”

“(And) Gaza is classic example where in the name of democracy, you can allow and condone total chaos, oppression of the worst kind known to mankind in recent times,” the Malaysian prime minister told the 7th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilization in the northwestern Ipoh city.

Anwar said: “There is challenge, to offer a viable, meaningful, effective alternative and not to be in despair.”

  Palestinian child dies of malnutrition amid Israeli siege on Gaza

A Palestinian child died of severe malnutrition caused by Israel’s crippling blockade on Gaza, according to a local medical source.

Ali Anas al-Tater, 6, breathed his last at the al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City as a result of acute malnutrition exacerbated by the prolonged Israeli siege and the ensuing food crisis, the source told Anadolu.

Earlier this month, Hatem al-Hour, head of the neonatal department at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, warned that the number of Palestinians suffering from malnutrition was beyond the capacity of hospitals amid the ongoing Israeli war.

  Palestinian death toll in Israel's war on Gaza climbs to 39,363

At least 39,363 people have been killed in almost 10 months of Israel's war on Gaza, the Palestinian Health Ministry in the besieged enclave said.

The toll includes 39 deaths in 24 hours, according to ministry figures, which also list 90,923 people as having been wounded in Gaza since the war began on October 7, 2023.

  UK's Starmer urges Israel to take steps towards Gaza ceasefire

Flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed with Lebanon's Middle East Airlines (MEA) saying disruptions to its schedule were related to insurance risks, as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lufthansa said it had suspended five routes to and from Beirut by the group's carriers Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings and Lufthansa up to and including July 30 "in an abundance of caution".

Beirut airport's flight information board and flight tracking website Flightradar24 show Turkish Airlines also cancelled two flights overnight on Sunday.

Türkiye-based budget carrier SunExpress, Turkish Airlines subsidiary AJet, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines, Ethiopian Air and MEA have also cancelled flights scheduled to land in Beirut on Monday, Flightradar24 shows.

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Israel's President Isaac Herzog there needed to be "immediate steps" towards a ceasefire in Israel's Gaza war.

"The Prime Minister said there must be immediate steps towards a ceasefire, so that hostages can be released and more humanitarian aid can get in for those in desperate need," Starmer's office said in a statement.

"The Prime Minister reiterated his ongoing support for Israel's right to self-defence in accordance with international law," the statement said.

  Mossad chief returns to Israel following talks in Rome on ceasefire, hostage swap deal

The head of Israel's Mossad spy agency, David Barnea, returned to Tel Aviv after taking part in four-party talks in Rome in the latest push for a ceasefire in Gaza and prisoner swap deal with Hamas.

Israel is holding at least 9,500 Palestinians in its prisons and estimates that there are 115 Israeli hostages in Gaza. Hamas has announced that more than 70 prisoners were killed in Israeli air strikes on the enclave.

"At the (Rome) meeting, the sides discussed the document with the clarifications regarding the draft agreement conveyed from Israel," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on X.

"The negotiations on the main issues will continue in the coming days," it added.

  Israel's Netanyahu delays evacuation of 150 sick, wounded children from Gaza to UAE

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the evacuation of 150 sick and wounded Palestinian children from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates for treatment, an Israeli media outlet reported.

"A group of sick children from Gaza was supposed to leave for the UAE via Israel tomorrow (Monday), but after the Majdal Shams incident, Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a delay in their departure," the state-run broadcasting authority said.

It said Netanyahu decided to postpone the children's departure via Israel's Ramon Airbase. The authority did provide a new departure date for the sick children. There has been no comment from the UAE on the matter.

  Algerian judoka dropped from Olympics before facing Israeli, officially for missing weight

Messaoud Dris of Algeria was dropped from the Paris Olympics judo competition Sunday night, officially for missing weight on the day before he was scheduled to take on Tohar Butbul of Israel.

The International Judo Federation issued a brief statement declaring Butbul the winner by walkover.

The bout was scheduled to be the first in the men's 73-kilogramme division Monday, but given its political implications, many suspected it would not happen from the moment Dris and Butbul were matched in the random draw last week.

The genocidal war led by Israel on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 296th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit acts of genocide in Gaza through dozens of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

The following are the developments:

Zionist bombardment in southern Gaza

The occupation continues its aggression on the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian sources reported the martyrdom of 8 citizens in Khan Yunis city and its surroundings in southern Gaza since early Sunday, who were taken to Nasser Medical Hospital.

The Palestinian News Agency stated that the occupation artillery targeted the neighborhoods of Tel Al-Hawa, Al-Sabra, Al-Zaytoun, and Sheikh Ajleen in Gaza City, while warplanes simultaneously conducted two airstrikes on Tel Al-Hawa.

It added that the occupation warplanes targeted a building belonging to the Daghmash family on Morocco Street in Al-Sabra neighborhood in southern Gaza City, without causing any injuries.

Additionally, Zionist vehicles fired their machine guns while launching illumination bombs in the northwest of Al-Nuseirat refugee camp and north of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

The agency also mentioned that the occupation army demolished residential buildings east of Khan Yunis city in southern Gaza, leading to smoke rising from the area, simultaneous with the occupation warplanes shelling the surroundings of the Qizan Al-Najjar area south of the city, and firing towards the homes and properties of citizens.

Thirteen citizens, including children and women, were martyred and dozens were injured in the occupation's bombardment of Khan Yunis city in southern Gaza on Sunday evening.

The Palestinian News Agency reported that the occupation warplanes targeted a house in Khan Yunis city, resulting in the martyrdom of 10 citizens and the injury of dozens who were transferred to Nasser Hospital.

It added that the occupation targeted a group of citizens in the railway area in Khan Yunis, leading to the martyrdom of 3 citizens who were transported to Nasser Hospital.

66 martyrs in one day

The Ministry of Health announced that the occupation committed 3 massacres against families in Gaza, leading to 66 martyrs and 241 injuries admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours.

The ministry confirmed that the toll of the aggression has risen to 39,324 martyrs and 90,830 injuries since October 7 last year.

More than 16,000 martyrs in the first half of 2024

The Foundation for the Care of Martyrs and Wounded Families stated that 16,255 citizens were martyred, and 31,297 others were injured in the first half of 2024, according to the Palestinian News Agency.

The foundation explained in its statistical report on the numbers of martyrs and wounded in Palestine, covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2024, that 16,012 were martyred in the southern governorates, with over 30,407 others injured.

Among the martyrs were 6,725 children and 6,725 women, while around 10,000 victims remain under the rubble and in the streets where ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them.

The report also noted 38 deaths in the southern governorates due to the policy of starvation implemented by the occupation forces since October 7, 2023.

In the northern governorates, the Foundation for the Care of Martyrs and Wounded Families documented the martyrdom of 237 individuals and the injury of 890 others in the first half of the current year.

It mentioned that among the martyrs were 45 children, 4 women, and 6 martyrs due to settler attacks, as well as 27 students (21 from the school stage and 6 from university students).

Key resistance operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the Zionist forces infiltrating multiple fronts in Gaza, as the Al-Qassam Brigades announced today, Sunday, targeting enemy command rooms in the "Netzarim" axis with short-range "Rajum" rockets of 114mm caliber.

Al-Qassam said they struck enemy forces infiltrating the area around the university campus south of Gaza City with heavy mortar shells.

They also announced that their fighters were able to target a Zionist foot patrol with an anti-personnel "Ra'diya" explosive device, resulting in one killed and one injured near the Al-Baraa bin Azib Mosque in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood south of Gaza City.

They further stated that they were able to target a Zionist force entrenched inside a building with an anti-personnel shell, resulting in casualties near the Al-Baraa bin Azib Mosque in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood.

They also reported targeting a Zionist "Namer" armored personnel carrier with a "Yassin 105" shell near the Al-Baraa bin Azib Mosque.

Al-Qassam shells enemy forces in the Juhor al-Dik area with mortar shells

They also reported striking the enemy command headquarters in the incursion area west of the university campus south of the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City with several mortar shells.

Al-Qassam fighters were able to target a Zionist engineering force with an anti-personnel "Ra'diya" explosive device, resulting in casualties in the Salam neighborhood east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

The Al-Quds Brigades announced shelling a kibbutz and the "Nahal Oz" military site with a hail of heavy mortar shells.

They also shelled "Sderot" and settlements in the Gaza envelope with a missile barrage today.

The brigades targeted enemy soldiers and vehicles with mortar shells and rockets (107) in the "Abu Uruban" site in the "Netzarim" axis.

They reported targeting the Zionist military crane and its surroundings in the Zana area in the eastern Khan Yunis advancement axis with a hail of heavy mortar shells, confirming the landing of a Zionist helicopter in order to evacuate the dead and injured soldiers after the crane and its surroundings caught fire.

They continued to shell enemy soldiers and vehicles infiltrating the Bani Suheila cemetery east of Khan Yunis with regular mortar shells.

The Al-Quds Brigades also targeted a Zionist helicopter with gunfire from a machine gun while flying at low altitude in the Zana area in the eastern Khan Yunis advancement axis.

They also reported shelling enemy soldiers and vehicles infiltrating the perimeter of the "Reem" hall south of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Israeli reports: "Difficult event" amid fierce clashes in Khan Yunis

Hebrew media reported a "difficult security event" on Sunday in Khan Yunis, where fierce clashes are taking place between the Palestinian resistance and the Israeli army, while shelling continues in several areas in the Gaza Strip, according to Al-Jazeera channel.

Al-Jazeera reported that an Israeli helicopter landed in the town of Bani Suheila east of Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip amid artillery shelling.

The channel quoted Hebrew media as saying that Israeli soldiers who were injured in the ongoing battles in the area have been evacuated, and Hebrew Channel 12 reported intense fighting in Khan Yunis.

The criminal Israeli genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 294th day, with Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit the worst crimes in Gaza through dozens of air strikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

Here are the Highlights of the Developments:

- 9 out of 10 Palestinians in Gaza have been forcibly displaced, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).

- Palestinian resistance continues to confront Zionist forces in several axes in Gaza, with the Al-Qassam Brigades announcing the destruction of two Israeli tanks and targeting soldiers with various weaponry.

- The Al-Quds Brigades announced the shelling of Zionist enemy forces along the supply line in the "Netzarim" axis.

- Palestinian Authority security forces besieged the leader of the Tulkarm battalion, but the gathering of Palestinians at the hospital thwarted the attempted arrest.

- Hamas called on the Palestinian Authority to stop chasing and arresting resistance members and to stop confiscating their weapons, specifically mentioning the recent incident in Tulkarm.

The text includes updates on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, detailing the displacement of civilians, resistance operations, and interactions between Palestinian factions and the Palestinian Authority.

The movement praised in a statement today, Friday, the high public awareness and quick response from the people of Tulkarem to prevent the arrest of the jihadist Abu Shuja and lift the siege on him.

The movement stressed that the leadership of the authority should gather the security forces to chase the resistance and the pursuers of the Zionist occupation in the occupied West Bank, release the detained resistors in its prisons, and harness its weapon to protect the Palestinian people who are facing genocide.

It emphasized that the continuation of these agencies in firing at the resistors, confiscating their weapons, and preventing them from defending our people against the occupation forces and settlers contradicts the unified national stance that adopts resistance in all its forms, as reaffirmed in the recent Beijing statement. This policy of the authority's agencies undermines the struggle of our Palestinian people who set the finest examples of resilience and defiance against the criminal machinery of occupation in Gaza.

A Leader of Hamas Martyred in Occupation Prisons

Palestinian sources reported the martyrdom of the administrative detainee and Hamas leader Sheikh Mustafa Abu Arar, after being transferred from Raymond Prison to Soroka Hospital, due to a serious deterioration in his health condition, due to deliberate medical neglect.

 The Prisoners Affairs Commission and the Prisoners Club confirmed the news of Abu Ara's martyrdom. He was a leader from the town of Aqraba in the district of Tubas, a former prisoner who has been detained multiple times since 1990, married and father of seven children. He has spent a total of 12 years in prison and he was one of the deportees from Marj al-Zuhur in 1992.

For its part, Hamas emphasized that this heinous crime falls within the framework of the ongoing genocide and the deliberate killing operations carried out by the occupation by political decision, openly incited by the ministers of the Nazi government, who call for the killing and disposal of prisoners.

The movement called on all Mujahideen raised by the martyr sheikh to direct bullets and explosive devices towards the occupation soldiers and settlers in revenge for the blood of the martyr and the martyrs of our righteous people.

Britain Withdraws Proposal to Reject Arrest Warrant against Netanyahu

The British government announced that it will not adopt the proposal of the former government headed by Rishi Sunak to reject the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against the head of the occupation government, Benjamin Netanyahu.

The spokesman for the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to the Palestinian news agency, stated that Starmer made the decision not to pursue the previous government's proposal to object to the arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu, emphasizing that "the court decides."

The Israeli genocide war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 293rd day as the occupying Zionist forces continued to commit heinous crimes, including dozens of air raids, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians in Gaza.

Here are the latest developments:

Continuous shelling on Khan Younis

The occupation continues its aggression on Gaza, with medical sources reporting to Al-Jazeera the martyrdom of 21 Palestinians so far in the ongoing shelling by the occupation on various areas in the city of Khan Younis since this morning.

30 martyrs in 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, the Zionist occupation forces committed 3 massacres against families in Gaza, resulting in 30 martyrs and 146 injuries being taken to hospitals, according to the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry also mentioned that the death toll from the aggression has risen to 39,175 martyrs and 90,403 injuries since October 7th.

Resistance operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the invading Zionist forces in multiple fronts in Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced today that its fighters were able to sniper a Zionist soldier in the Zanna area east of Khan Younis in the south of the strip.

They also announced successfully luring two Zionist forces into tunnels and blowing them up as soon as they entered, causing casualties in a camp in Rafah in the south of Gaza.

Furthermore, they destroyed a Zionist tank of type "Merkava" with an explosive device in the Sheikh Nasser area in Khan Younis, causing the occupation's helicopter to land for evacuations.

The Al-Qassam Brigades also showed scenes of trapping a Zionist force in an ambush near the separation fence adjacent to the village of Al-Matla near Jenin in the West Bank.

On the other hand, the Al-Quds Brigades announced that they shot down a Zionist drone of the type "Quad Copter" and seized it during intelligence missions in the skies of Rafah city.

18 prisoners martyred in occupation's prisons

Palestinian prisoner institutions announced today that at least 18 detainees have been martyred in the occupation's prisons since October 7th, in addition to dozens of Gaza prisoners who were martyred in prisons and camps without the occupation disclosing their identities or the circumstances of their deaths. There were also dozens who were subjected to field executions. The occupation had previously admitted to executing one of the detainees.

Australian sanctions on settlers in the West Bank

Following the lead of the European Union and the United States, Australia imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on 7 Israeli settlers and a settlement movement on Thursday for their involvement in violent acts against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to Al-Jazeera. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that the movement was responsible for inciting and committing violence against Palestinians, while the settlers were involved in "violent attacks against Palestinians" including "assaults, sexual assaults, and torture" resulting in serious injuries and death in some cases.

Kuwaiti: The suffering of Gazans has exceeded all boundaries.

Kuwait's Foreign Minister, Abdullah Al-Yahya, affirmed his country's firm and principled stance on the Palestinian issue, calling on the international community to enhance efforts to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza due to the continued targeting of innocent civilians by the occupation.

This came in a statement to the Kuwaiti News Agency "KUNA" at the end of his visit to New York to participate in the political forum on sustainable development, the special session of the Security Council on the existing international system, and the open session of the Security Council to discuss the Palestinian issue.

Al-Yahya pointed out that "the suffering experienced by the people of Gaza, which has exceeded language and expression boundaries, reiterates Kuwait's call on the international community and the Security Council to provide international protection to the Palestinian people and to compel the occupation forces to comply with relevant international decisions."

He also stressed the need for the international community to assume its responsibility in formulating clear plans to relieve the people of Gaza without any conditions, calling for an end to these flagrant violations of laws and international conventions that guarantee the right of peoples to humanitarian assistance during conflicts.

He said, "Kuwait will not hesitate to extend a helping hand to our Palestinian brothers, and will continue to support them in the face of injustice and aggression."

Kuwait renewed its supportive stance on the Palestinian issue, its adherence to the option of a just and comprehensive peace in accordance with relevant international references and decisions, to achieve the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of their independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967.

The occupation forces have continued their genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of about 126,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, massive destruction, and famine that has claimed the lives of dozens of children, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents after their homes were destroyed, forcing them to live in tents.

According to UNICEF, about 90% of Gaza's population has been displaced since the start of the Israeli aggression in October last year, most of whom are children.

The people of Gaza are living in inhumane conditions with shortages of water, food, and supplies, especially with the closure of Gaza crossings and the occupation's control over the Rafah border crossing, the only outlet for the residents of the strip to the world.
 
Gulf countries: Occupation Policy threatens security in the region and the world.

Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the intrusion of the Israeli Minister of Public Security Itamar Ben Gvir into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in the city of East Jerusalem, coinciding with the passing of a Knesset resolution rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it strongly condemns the Israeli occupation's actions, warning against the continued escalation policy by the Israeli government in the occupied territories and its impact on expanding violence. It emphasized that attempts to tamper with the religious and historical status of Al-Aqsa Mosque are not only an assault on Palestinians but on over a billion Muslims.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed the Kingdom's rejection and strong condemnation of the Israeli Minister of Security's intrusion into Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Knesset's adoption of a resolution rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state. It stated that these continued hostile actions towards Islamic sanctities, international regulations, and decisions reflect the aggressive approach of Israeli authorities.

The statement from Riyadh emphasized that these actions hinder any progress towards stopping the bloodshed of innocent people and achieving a just and comprehensive peace. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement condemning the Israeli Minister of Security's intrusion into Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Knesset's rejection of a Palestinian state. It deemed these actions as blatant violations of international legality and disrespect for international efforts towards reviving the peace process in the Middle East and achieving a two-state solution.

The Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General, Jassim Al-Bedaiwi, condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a law rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state, considering it a violation of relevant international and UN resolutions on the Palestinian issue. He pointed out that the approval confirms the occupation's desire to further escalate tensions and threaten security and stability in the region and the world.

He called on the international community to reject and condemn this unjust decision, which reflects the occupation's intentions to expand the conflict and its lack of interest in stability and peace in the region. Al-Bedaiwi reiterated the stance of the GCC countries towards the Palestinian issue, supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and supporting the Palestinian people in obtaining all their legitimate rights.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia welcome the announcement of the ICC on Palestine.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of the International Court of Justice today, Friday, of its advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of the Israeli occupation forces in Palestinian territories.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement: "This announcement affirms the illegitimacy and unlawfulness of the actions taken by the Israeli occupation, which aim to establish facts that go beyond all international legitimacy decisions."
Kuwait reiterated its confirmation of "the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and their right to establish their independent state on the borders of 1967 with its capital East Jerusalem."
The statement further explained that "while the Court's announcement represents a new reference added to previous legal references recognizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, Kuwait emphasizes the necessity for the international community to fulfill all its legal, political, and ethical duties to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people in establishing their independent state and ending the aggression on Gaza."
In turn, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's welcome to the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice, confirming the illegality of Israeli presence in the Palestinian territories occupied for 57 years.
The Kingdom emphasized "the need for practical and credible steps to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and international legitimacy decisions, ensuring the legitimate right of the brotherly Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state on the borders of 1967 with its capital East Jerusalem."
Today, the International Court of Justice stated that the continued presence of "Israel" in the occupied Palestinian territories is illegal, and it is obligated to end its presence there as soon as possible.
The Court, in a statement posted on its "X" platform, presented its advisory opinion regarding "Israel's" occupation of Palestinian territories, considering "Israel's" settlement policies and exploitation of natural resources in the Palestinian territories as a violation of international law.
On December 31, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to issue a "non-binding advisory opinion" on the "legal consequences arising from Israel's policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem," regarding the long-term occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967.
The occupying army has continued its genocidal war on Gaza since October 7, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of approximately 126,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children.

Rahma International Introduces Developmental Projects to Enhance Administrative Excellence and Serve Donors

Dr. Adnan Al-Haddad, Deputy Director General of Communications, Marketing, and Information Technology at the International Mercy Society, announced that the society has begun a new phase of development in its work and mechanisms, enhancing its excellence in charitable work amidst a global wave of technological and administrative advancement.

Al-Haddad stated in a press release: "Change is the way of life for individuals, communities, and institutions, and it is the only way to continue and excel." He explained that the International Mercy Society, as part of its vision related to its strategic plan for 2022-2025, has strengthened its development goals in all sectors. The society has completed the project to evaluate external offices as approved by the Programs and Projects Affairs, in addition to completing a number of financial programs, the most prominent of which is the "Microsoft Dynamics 365" program for representative office accounts. The society has also trained and equipped accountants to work on it and trained and qualified the accountants of partner (collaborating) entities to work on the "Microsoft Dynamics 365" program. They have connected the "Microsoft Dynamics 365" accounts program with the "SWMS" projects program in coordination with the Information Technology Management, linked the mercy society's "Gl" accounts program for the main office with the "Microsoft Dynamics" accounts program, completed the electronic archiving program for the main office, completed the inventory and procurement program for representative offices, and forecasted the financial situation of the institution.

Regarding the development of administrative affairs, the relevant management completed the standard regulations project for institutions, the electronic achievements system, updated the employee evaluation system by adding distinguished tasks, issued the organization and professional development memorandum, updated and approved the job descriptions.

Al-Haddad highlighted the achievements of the Information Technology Management by pointing out the completion of the "Follow Your Project" service, which allows donors to follow the execution stages of their projects instantly, and the "Nibras" project for artificial intelligence. The Public Relations and Media Management introduced the "Little Donor" project, which promotes the values of kindness and giving in the hearts of Kuwaiti youth, while also preparing to launch radio podcast service and social media platform management services and issuing the "Little Pocket Guide" to help donors easily learn about mercy projects through a small guide they can carry in their pockets or wallets. The society's call center introduced an automatic customer service evaluation program and developed services for major donors.

Al-Haddad affirmed that the International Mercy Society will continue its developmental projects in all its facilities and departments while ensuring quality, excellence, and leadership in its work to achieve the society's vision of becoming the leading charitable institution in the Arab world following the best practices in enhancing its financial and human resources, as well as the comprehensiveness of its projects in terms of quantity, type, spread, and impact.

" Hofath ": Continuation of Summer Activities for Quran Circles in 46 Quranic Centers in Kuwait

As part of its activities and programs for teaching the Holy Quran, the Kuwaiti Charity Association "Hifz" announced the continuation of the eighth summer session for Quran circles and centers to serve the distinguished audience of all categories and ages starting from June 1st until early September.

Adel Aldriba, a board member of the "Hifz" association, stated: "Thanks to Allah, the activities of the eighth summer session have started with the aim of occupying children with beneficial and useful activities during the summer vacation through specialized circles in teaching and memorizing the Holy Quran, in addition to a program full of cultural and recreational activities, held at the "Hifz" centers which number 46 Quranic centers in various regions of Kuwait."

Aldriba pointed out the success of the previous summer session in 2023 with more than 5050 participants attending 523 Quranic circles, as the summer session received a great turnout from parents and students due to the various educational activities related to the Holy Quran, which is the true provider of purification for the soul, bringing light into one's heart in this life and happiness in the hereafter.
The management of Quranic centers and circles in the Hofath Association has prepared a diverse program for the eighth summer session, including several cultural and entertainment activities that provide participating students with Quranic and educational benefits. Suitable educational materials were prepared for the program, and specialized educational lecturers were tasked with presenting them by dividing the students into age groups within the program. Lectures suitable for each age group are held weekly and include simplified jurisprudence, interpretation, creed, some scientific texts, books on morals and ethics. These lectures have been well received by students and parents, thanks be to God.

Al-Duraiban urged parents to quickly register their children in the "Hofath" programs and activities through registration links announced on the association's social media accounts and website hofath.org.

Namah Charitable implemented the "Ashura Iftar" project in Gaza
Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Namah Charity, with the Association of Social Reform, continues to provide support and assistance to our people in the Gaza Strip through its distinctive relief project "Iftar for fasting on Ashura day". This project helps provide hot meals for displaced people in shelters, aiming to alleviate their suffering and provide necessary food support in the face of a severe food shortage.

Waleed Al-Bassam, Head of the Financial Resources and Development Sector at Namah Charity, said: "We at Namah Charity are committed to standing by our people in Gaza, providing all the support and assistance we can in these difficult circumstances." He also stated that the "Iftar for fasting on Ashura day" project is not just a means of providing food, but also a message of solidarity and love for our besieged brothers.

Al-Bassam added: "The 'Iftar for fasting on Ashura day' project is a continuation of the relief efforts provided by Namah Charity in Gaza. Through this project, we seek to reach as many needy and displaced individuals as possible, providing them with the necessary support to bring joy and alleviate their suffering."

Al-Bassam stressed the importance of fasting on the day of Ashura in the lives of Muslims, referring to the Prophet's recommendation to fast on this day in celebration of the miraculous salvation of Prophet Moses from Pharaoh through the splitting of the sea.

Al-Bassam concluded by saying: Meeting the needs of our people in Gaza is a humanitarian and religious duty, and we will continue to provide all possible support to them, asking Allah to relieve their burdens and reduce their suffering. Namah Charity will continue its intensive efforts to support the people of Gaza and stand by them in this humanitarian crisis through various relief and humanitarian projects, hoping that these efforts will improve their living conditions and bring smiles to their faces in these difficult circumstances.

Namah Charity dug 3 artesian wells and distributed 1300 food baskets in Chad
Namah Charity, with the Association of Social Reform, recently carried out a humanitarian mission to Chad, aiming to provide support and relief to impoverished and needy communities in the country. The relief manager at Namah Charity, Khalid Mubarak Al-Shammari, led the mission, distributing over 1300 food baskets and digging 3 artesian wells, each serving a complete village and significantly improving the lives of the local population.

Al-Shammari said in a press statement: The first step of this mission was distributing food baskets to needy families, including basic food items to ensure the families can meet their daily needs and improve their nutrition. The number of distributed baskets exceeded 1300, reflecting the significant efforts made by Namah Charity in supporting impoverished communities. This food support was not just about providing food, but also a message of hope and solidarity with those in need in Chad.
Al Shammar continued: In addition to distributing food baskets, Namah Charity dug 3 artesian wells in different areas of Chad, with each well serving a complete village, contributing to providing a source of clean and sustainable water for the inhabitants of these villages. This step was vital as the residents had to travel long distances to obtain water, which was a heavy burden on their daily lives.

Al-Otaibi emphasized that water is the foundation of life, and providing it sustainably has a great impact on the lives of the local population in Chad. Before digging these wells, people suffered from a lack of clean water, affecting their health and daily lives. Now, thanks to the efforts of Namah Charity, they can easily access water, greatly improving their quality of life and health.

Al-Shammari explained that the journey to Chad is a true example of effective and impactful charity work. In addition to providing basic needs of food and water, these efforts have helped strengthen the spirit of hope and solidarity among the residents of the benefiting villages. Children, women, and men in these villages will benefit from water and food availability, enabling them to focus on education, work, and developing their communities.

Al-Shammari concluded by saying: Namah Charity's journey to Chad reflects the organization's commitment to providing support and assistance to those in need around the world. Through distributing food baskets and digging artesian wells, Namah Charity has set an example to be followed in effective and sustainable humanitarian work, aiming not only to meet basic needs but to achieve a lasting positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries, enhancing the spirit of human solidarity and cooperation.

“Bilad Al-Khair” Association implemented the "Sacrifices" project in partnership with the General Secretariat of Awqaf
The director general of Bilad Al-Khair Association, Usman Yaqoub Al-Thuwaini, said: Bilad Al-Khair Association implemented the "Sacrifices" project for this year for families in Kuwait in cooperation and support of the General Secretariat of Awqaf for the benefit of 126 families for the year 1445 AH/ 2024 AD.
Al-Thuwaini mentioned that sacrifices are an established Islamic ritual according to the Quran, the Sunnah, and consensus, praising the significant role played by the General Secretariat of Awqaf in supporting the association's charitable and humanitarian projects. He noted that this support greatly contributes to supporting poor and needy families, alleviating the burdens on the needy families, and bringing joy and happiness to families and individuals during the blessed days. He confirmed the association's determination to expand cooperation with the General Secretariat of Awqaf to implement charitable and developmental projects in support of Kuwaiti families.

The Israeli criminal war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 292nd day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit genocide in Gaza through dozens of air strikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

Here are the highlights of the latest developments:

55 Martyrs in 3 Massacres

During the past 24 hours, the Zionist occupation forces committed 3 massacres against families in Gaza, resulting in 55 martyrs and 110 injuries taken to hospitals, according to the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry confirmed in a statement that the death toll of the aggression has risen to 39,145 martyrs and 90,257 injuries since October 7 of last year.

121 Martyrs in Khan Younis

The Civil Defense in Gaza reported the martyrdom of 121 citizens, mostly women and children, since the beginning of the aggression on the eastern areas of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

589 Martyrs in the West Bank since the Israeli Aggression

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced an increase in the number of martyrs due to attacks by the occupation forces and settlers in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, to 589 martyrs since October 7, 2023, with 142 children among the martyrs.

Prominent Resistance Operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the invading Zionist forces in several areas of Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced the destruction of an Israeli military vehicle using an explosive device in Bani Suhaila town east of Khan Younis.

The Al-Qassam Brigades and the Al-Quds Brigades targeted the supply line of the occupation forces in Natsareem axis, causing suitable damage.

Delay in issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gantz

The International Criminal Court decided to delay issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yoav Galant on charges of war crimes in Gaza to allow for further legal opinions.

3 complaints against Israel to the ICC

A delegation of lawyers filed three complaints against the Israeli occupation at the International Criminal Court regarding the Nusseirat massacre and violations against healthcare workers in Gaza

British calls to halt arms exports to the Zionist entity

British activists surrounded the Foreign Office in London and blocked its entrances to pressure for the release of legal advice on arms exports to Israel.

Since the dawn of time, children have been exploring space, finding new things, and picking up knowledge. Children have a natural sense of wonder, it is important to encourage this curiosity rather than to suppress the adventure. Stopping kids from being naughty can result in the inability to solve conflicts later in life by youth, so it is crucial to deal with them helpfully. First of all, we look at how kids think about sin and why it's important not to try to prevent it.

First of all, naughtiness is nothing but a natural part of the child's disposition.

Children are born to roam and explore the world around them; this normally leads to misbehavior. According to the most popular child psychologist, Dr. Stuart Brown, "Children are wired for curiosity and enthusiasm, and it's our job as parents to learn how to encourage and channel that enthusiasm" (Brown, 2012). This could have its inbuilt creativity and motivation completely subdued if it is held in tight reins.

Secondly, when the naughtiness of a child is suppressed, negative emotional effects may result.

Crushing children where they are foibles leaves them frustrated, angry, or humiliated. That may affect their emotional life in the long term. The American Psychological Association has revealed that "Suppressing emotions can lead to anxiety, depression, and even physical health problems" (APA, 2019). Children's feelings need to be recognized and validated; they shouldn't be smothered.

Thirdly, at times behavioral problems arise due to suppressed naughtiness.

If children's normal impulses are repressed, they might be driven to act out in rebellious or destructive ways in a vain attempt to express themselves. According to Dr. Alice Miller, "The more a child's natural behavior is suppressed, the more he will resist" (Miller, 1995). Within such parameters, parents may inadvertently be creating behavioral problems that prove hard to control by attempting to suppress naughtiness.

Consequently, the suppressed naughtiness of the child develops into low self-esteem.

It can lead to a sense of inadequacy or unworthiness, resulting in a low self-esteem evaluation. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "children who experience low self-esteem are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues" (NIMH, 2020). In this light, when parents accept and support this mischievous nature of children, they boost their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Fifthly, the naughtiness of children needs to be guided rather than simply suppressed.

Instead of suppressing the naughtiness, parents should teach children those skills which would enable them to express themselves appropriately. Teaching boundaries, empathy, and impulse control to children is a sure way of steering their natural exuberance and energy toward appropriate channels.

Sixthly, individuality is important.

Children come into the world with their unique individuality, including their nature, interests, and talents, so it is possible that suppressing naughtiness will stifle this and eventually cause a lack of self-expression. If children's individuality is embraced and celebrated, then parents can help them develop a sense of self and a sense of purpose.

Seventhly, what is called for is the appropriate balance between discipline and liberty.

While discipline is essential to teach children right and wrong, it would not allow any naughtiness at all; too much may suppress it, which can be balanced by giving the child some freedom. Parents will enable the child to have some space to explore and learn while teaching them boundaries.

Eighthly: Suppressed naughty behaviors resurface later in life.

Research shows that "unresolved childhood traumas and unexpressed emotions can resurface later in life, causing harm to the individual and those around them" (Abraham, 2019). Tracing mischievous behaviors in a child and bringing them to an end will prevent the development of problems into long-lasting ones.

Ninthly, causes of the naughtiness need to be identified and addressed.

Much naughtiness is an attention-seeking or acting-out behavior that can indicate emotional or environmental imbalances. Parents' awareness of the source of the problem might prevent further problems from happening if addressed effectively. As Dr. Daniel J. Siegel states, "The key to understanding and addressing naughty behavior is to understand the child's inner experiences and needs" (Siegel, 2012).

Finally, suppressing children's naughty tendencies can be harmful.

 So, by holding back creativity, curiosity, and self-expression, they might unintentionally cause a loss of motivation or a feeling of being without hope. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that "kids who are held back can start to feel helpless and without hope, which can lead to sadness and worry" (2018).

Naughtiness is a part of being a child and can be dangerous when suppressed. As a parent, one should encourage creativity, curiosity, and self-expression by embracing their naughtiness. One does not need to extinguish naughtiness but instead, channel or teach children the skills to express themselves appropriately.