"What Uncle Sam Really Wants?" is a groundbreaking book written by the renowned linguist and philosopher, Noam Chomsky. First published in 1992, this book is a scathing critique of the US foreign policy and its role in perpetuating global conflict, poverty, and suffering.

In this review, I will delve into the book's main arguments, exploring Chomsky's analysis of the US's true intentions and the devastating consequences of its policies.

A symbol of imperialism

At the heart of Chomsky's argument is the notion that the United States is driven by a desire for global dominance and control. He asserts that the US's " Uncle Sam" is not a benevolent figure, but rather a symbol of imperialism, seeking to expand its influence and maintain its power at any cost. Chomsky's thesis is that the US's foreign policy is not motivated by altruistic goals, such as promoting democracy, freedom, or human rights, but rather by the pursuit of its own national interests, including economic and strategic advantages.

US's involvement in Central America

Chomsky begins by examining the US's involvement in Central America during the 1980s. He critiques the Reagan administration's policies, which included the assassination of Archbishop Romero, the bombing of Nicaragua, and the support of extremist groups in El Salvador. Chomsky argues that these actions were part of a broader strategy to maintain US dominance in the region, suppress popular movements, and protect US business interests.

New World Order

One of the book's most compelling chapters is Chomsky's critique of the "New World Order" and the US's role in shaping international relations. He argues that the US's efforts to create a new global order are designed to buttress its own power and reinforce its dominance over other nations. Chomsky contends that this new world order is characterized by US military interventionism, economic domination, and the suppression of popular resistance.

US's role in the Middle East

Chomsky's analysis is not limited to Central America. He also explores the US's role in the Middle East, examining the1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the Iran-Contra affair, and the US's support of Saddam Hussein during the Gulf War. He argues that these actions were motivated by a desire to maintain US influence in the region, protect Israeli interests, and secure access to Middle Eastern oil resources.

In his book "What Uncle Sam Really Wants?", Noam Chomsky provides a fierce critique of the United States' foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly with regard to Israel and Palestine.

Backing all Israel’s aggressive expansionist policies

Chomsky argues that the US has consistently backed Israel's aggressive expansionist policies, including the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the annexation of the Golan Heights, and the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. He also criticizes the US's support for the Israeli military's brutal suppression of Palestinian resistance and its construction of settlements in occupied territory.

Full Support to Israel

Chomsky believes that the US's backing of Israel is driven by a combination of factors, including:

1. Strategic interests: The US sees Israel as a key partner in maintaining its dominance over the Middle East and access to the region's oil resources.
2. Domestic political considerations: Israel's powerful lobby in the United States, as well as the close ties between leading politicians and Israel's leaders, contribute to the country's unwavering support.
3. Ideological affinity: The US's right-wing ideologues and the Israeli government share a commitment to neoliberalism, militarism, and anti-communism.

In the book, Chomsky also examines the US's role in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Syrian Israeli peace negotiations. He argues that the US has consistently sought to undermine Palestinian nationalism and the PLO's efforts to establish a viable state, instead-supporting Israeli interests and promoting a settlement that favors Israel's colonizing objectives.

US's complicity in Israel's human rights abuses and war crimes

One of the most striking aspects of Chomsky's analysis is his exposure of the US's complicity in Israel's human rights abuses and war crimes. He provides a detailed account of the US's support for Israel's aggressive military tactics, including the use of cluster bombs, and its failure to condemn Israel's treatment of Palestinian civilians, including women and children.

Chomsky's critique of the US's foreign policy is not limited to high-level politics. He also examines the ways in which the US economic system perpetuates global inequality and suffering. He argues that the US's neoliberal economic policies, including trade liberalization, privatization, and deregulation, have led to the exploitation of developing nations and the deepening of global poverty.

Throughout the book, Chomsky supports his arguments with a wide range of evidence, including government documents, media reports, and personal testimony. He is particularly effective in highlighting the contradictions and hypocrisy of US foreign policy, exposing how the US has used its power to undermine democracy, manipulate international institutions, and suppress dissent.

One of the book's greatest strengths is its accessibility and clarity. Chomsky's writing is engaging and easy to follow, making complex issues and concepts accessible to a broad audience. His use of illustrations, anecdotes, and examples helps to bring the abstract concepts of global politics to life, making the book a triumph of clear and concise communication.

While "What Uncle Sam Really Wants?" has flaws, Chomsky's analysis is largely persuasive and thought-provoking. His critique of the US's foreign policy is courageous and well-documented, and his arguments are likely to resonate with anyone who has followed the news or witnessed the devastating consequences of the US's actions.

In conclusion, "What Uncle Sam Really Wants?" is a seminal work that offers a searing critique of the US's foreign policy and its devastating consequences. Chomsky's analysis is a wake-up call, urging readers to question the official narrative and rethink their US foreign policy assumptions. As the world grapples with the challenges of globalization, terrorism, and climate change, this book serves as a timely reminder of the need for critical thinking, skepticism, and a commitment to social justice.

Chomsky's critique of US policy in the Middle East is unflinching, and his analysis remains relevant today. The book is a powerful indictment of US foreign policy and its consequences for the people of the region.

Sources:

Chomsky, N. (1992). What Uncle Sam Really Wants.

How similar are the events of history! And how frequently do these events repeat themselves! It's as if the errors and ambitions of some humans have no solution other than invasion, then wars, then liberation or disappearance into the pages of history without return! If we look through the history of the ancient and modern nation, we will be surprised to find out that events are almost identical in some of their stages. In parts of the Islamic and Arab historical narrative, Allah says in His conclusive book: "Certainly in their stories there is a lesson for people of understanding. It is no invented tale, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." (Yusuf: 111). These were not just stories for entertainment, but for reflection, contemplation, and patience in the face of similar events. The first believers were patient, and patience is upon you, they were victorious, and victory is for you, and the disbelievers were defeated with a great defeat, and your disbelievers will be defeated by the permission of Allah.

In the Battle of the Trench(or Confederates), for example, we can see history repeating itself in the siege of the Muslim nation represented by the city of Medina, which contained the whole nation with its leader, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). All the Arab tribes dared to lay siege to it, while its first enemy from the Jewish tribes was lurking on the outskirts of the city waiting for a moment of weakness to break all the agreements signed during its time of weakness.

When Islam emerged in the city, Jews had no choice but to seize those opportunities, to deceive and betray as usual, and the end result was his demise in his betrayal and departure from the boundaries of the united nation to where there is no return.
Abbasid Caliphate fall
Then there was an event that perhaps was bigger than the siege and betrayal, which was when the Abbasid Caliphate fell with its vast territories and large numbers before the onslaught of the Mongols and Crusaders simultaneously. The capital of the Caliphate collapsed, drowning in a sea of blood, and people at that time thought that Islam had completely ended.

Do these events resemble what the nation is going through today? Has each country become isolated in facing the challenges of the time? Has the nation failed to come together and seek a new strength that will move its scholars, unite its word, and raise the morale of its soldiers?

The Islamic movement!

It is fair to the Islamic movement today that from within it emerged "Hamas" and "Jihad" and all the Palestinian resistance movements that are still standing strong after a year of fighting, and after the martyrdom of its leaders and the sacrifice of more than 45 thousand of its people, all for the sake of holding on to their religion, land, history, and the soil of their ancestors.

It is commendable for the contemporary Islamic movement that the factions of resistance have emerged from within it and have embraced the original idea on which the Islamic movement was founded, without compromising on any of its principles. Here lies the most important question: Where is the original Islamic movement amidst the trials and tribulations and the great events happening on the blessed land? Where is the representation of the courage of Ibn Abdul Salam, who was the first rock in breaking a huge army, not by carrying weapons, but by his words, positions, understanding of texts, and his courage in confronting the authorities?
Rising under colonial rule
It is a strange coincidence that the Islamic movement arose under colonial rule, faced, fought, and made legendary achievements recorded in the history of Arab resistance in the lands of the Arabs, with the heroism of Omar Mukhtar from a distance, and the events of the Suez Canal did not fade from the memory of the nation, and the popular unity in Palestine in 1948 despite the betrayal is absent.

The Islamic movement sprung up after the fall of the Caliphate to mend what had been torn apart, unite the people that had been torn apart by the colonizers, and instill new concepts after the idea had been tainted in the minds of the people, where Islam was reduced to merely prayers in mosques or corners, and not being practiced in the streets. Where is that energy that renewed the nation's religion after its decline? Where are its men who left the Palestinian resistance alone to pay a dear price for the liberation of the land of all Muslims, only for the Islamic resistance to show up alone in Gaza, with the roots of the movement absent from the scene, while they fight among themselves elsewhere.

How did Qutz manage to do it?
It is not fair to claim that Qutz was a supernatural hero who was able, single-handedly, to confront the million-strong Tatar army with an army from Egypt that was internally divided, suffering under poverty, humiliation, and fear imposed by the Mamluk princes at that time. Matters escalated to the point where anyone ruling over Egypt was killed, until a period of time passed without a ruler, after the Mamluk princes fought among themselves over who had the right to rule. The army was torn apart between the princes, and news of cities falling one after the other emerged, with the final message to Egypt being to surrender, as there was no ruler to receive it.

Sheikh Ibn Abdul Salam
Here, the Islamic movement appears in all its fervor, embodied in Sheikh ibn Abdul Salam, who possessed all the qualities necessary for the movement: faith, eloquence, courage, and a belief in the inevitability of victory through uniting the people and preparing the army, away from the impoverished who could no longer provide for their daily needs. The Sheikh's strength lay in his ability to gather behind him a large popular support base, uniting the peoples of Asia and Africa under one will.
The Sheikh was capable of mobilizing the nation, but the Islamic movement alone is not enough, even if it has the will.

Here, some must be neutralized while others must be won over, and the word of truth must be proclaimed for the cause, with the search for a leader who believes in the idea. It doesn't necessarily have to be the Sheikh himself, as the Sheikh has his own abilities, and the Islamic movement facing existential problems is unable to appreciate. Therefore, let the leader not be the Sheikh, but a young, strong leader who embodies the idea, courageous, brave, intelligent, and determined, who can gather funds from the wealthy to arm the relatively small army against an enemy that crushed the caliphate, planning well by choosing the battlefield. The land will not betray its owner, and the leader must initiate the strike before it reaches his home, like in the Battle of October 7, preparing his soldiers and sharpening their resolve, and then setting out with the blessings of Allah.
Martyrdom in Islam
In Islam, martyrdom is highly valued, and the Muslim understands its significance, aspiring for it. Those who consider it a loss for the nation do not truly understand the jurisprudence of jihad. It is Allah who makes believers into martyrs, while the survivors continue on their path, learning and raising their spirits to achieve the honor of martyrdom, as thousands of leaders have been killed throughout history without the fall of Islam. Entire states disappeared when jihad was absent, and people fled from martyrdom.
The second step after the martyrdom of leaders is to continue the resistance, as no one can deny the right of someone in an occupied land to resist. Just as victory was Qutz's ally despite the difficult situation, victory is also the ally of anyone who resists an occupying force that has seized his land, even if supported by all international institutions that lost their credibility when they sided with a bloody occupier. Let Palestine resist and create a new victory on its land. Yesterday it was Ain Jalout, today it is Gaza.

 On the 388th day of the "Storm of the Al-Aqsa Mosque" operation, the occuption forces are still launching air attacks and heavy artillery bombardment on the Gaza Strip, leading to brutal massacres of innocent civilians. Here are the main points of the progress:

- Intensification of extermination operations in northern Gaza

For over three weeks, the occupation has been escalating its shelling on the northern areas of the Gaza Strip, specifically in Jabalia camp and Beit Lahia town, where civilians are continuously being shelled and their homes targeted directly.

Anadolu Agency quoted eyewitnesses as saying that Israeli forces are reinforcing their presence around Jabalia camp, imposing a complete siege that prevents the entry of essential supplies, warning of a severe humanitarian crisis that may include famine and thirst.

- Urgent medical appeals to save Kamal Adwan hospital

The Ministry of Health in Gaza called on international institutions to send urgent surgical medical teams to support Kamal Adwan hospital in the northern Gaza Strip after the occupation arrested the majority of medical staff there.

According to the ministry's statement, there is only one pediatric specialist left in the hospital, posing a major challenge in treating the increasing number of casualties.

The Director-General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Munir al-Bursh, confirmed that the occupation had arrested about 40 medical staff, with 30 of them still under arrest, dealing an additional blow to the collapsing health system.

- "Israeli" analyst: Occupier's losses are significant in October

Israeli military analyst Amos Harel mentioned that October is the bloodiest month for the occupation army since the beginning of the year, with significant human casualties that may lead the public to demand an end to the war.

He pointed to the deaths and injuries of dozens of soldiers in clashes in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, reflecting the pressure faced by the army.

- Hamas rejects a partial ceasefire

Sources revealed to "Quds Press" that Hamas expressed reservations about proposals for a temporary ceasefire that includes a partial exchange deal.

The informed source explained that Hamas, considering the responsibility placed on its shoulders, is willing to seriously consider mediator's offers while ensuring that the conditions serve the interests of the Palestinian people.

The source refused to comment on the news related to a temporary deal involving the exchange of 5 non-Israeli prisoners in the possession of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. They will be in exchange for the release of an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli occupation prisons, as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement and calm for only two weeks, including the entry of special aid to the northern areas of Gaza.

The source said: "The occupation condition is to keep its army in the areas, without moving the vehicles during the period of calm, and this is something that Hamas rejects, supported by its position from all factions of resistance, and derives its strength from the resilience and support of the Palestinian people in the sector."

Discussing a Ceasefire in Gaza

In the Qatari capital, Doha, intensive meetings continue in order to reach an agreement to stop the ceasefire and complete a prisoner exchange deal.

The Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Director of the CIA William Burns, along with the head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, David Barnea, are participating in these talks, according to the "Al Jazeera Net" website.

According to what was reported by Reuters, the talks aim to reach a short-term agreement to stop the ceasefire, including the release of some prisoners and detainees held by both parties.

Netanyahu and Gantz

Escalating disagreements between Netanyahu and Gantz regarding the management of the war

Hebrew reports indicate escalating tension between the Prime Minister of the occupation, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Yoav Gantz, regarding the management of the war on Gaza.

Gantz pointed out in a message to senior officials that "the war is being managed without a clear compass," calling for a reassessment of goals and strategies, reflecting the increasing criticisms of the occupation government's performance in managing operations.

On the 387th day of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation, the occupying forces persist in launching air attacks and heavy shelling on Gaza, leading to brutal killings of innocent civilians.

Death toll in the northern Gaza Strip

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the martyrdom of more than 1000 citizens in the besieged northern sector during the past three weeks, indicating that 30 medical personnel are missing after being arrested by the occupation forces from inside Kamal Adwan Hospital.

The Ministry's spokesperson, Khalil al-Dukran, blamed the Israeli occupation for the lives of medical personnel, confirming that the occupation seeks to deliberately disable the health system in the north in order to cause the greatest number of casualties.

Al-Dukran added that the situation in northern Gaza has become unbearable, appealing to the international community to act immediately to save civilians before it is too late.

Gaza Government Media Office condemns the silence of international organizations

The Gaza Government Media Office strongly condemned the clear neglect of international organizations operating in the sector, affirming that this negligence fuels the occupation's persistence in committing monstrous crimes.

The statement issued by the office on Saturday evening stated that these organizations deal with the critical conditions in the sector with complete indifference, without paying attention to the suffering of civilians in northern Gaza, especially in Jabalia and Beit Lahia.

The statement pointed out that these organizations have not fulfilled their humanitarian role as mandated by international law, as they have ignored providing necessary support such as food, water, and healthcare, leaving the Palestinian people to suffer deliberate starvation for over 180 days without meaningful assistance.

The Government Media Office also reported that international organizations have not provided the minimum level of medical assistance and have not supported medical teams and facilities sufficiently to address the deteriorating situation in northern Gaza.

The statement added that the negligence of these organizations contributed significantly to the acceleration of the collapse of the healthcare system, as they did not intervene to provide medicines and essential supplies, and did not support medical teams in the face of water and food shortages.

The office emphasized that these organizations have shown a complete inability to provide any tangible support to protect human rights, or even facilitate communication for families separated due to arrests and forced displacement, with more than 250 individuals still abducted by the occupation and thousands of families forcibly displaced.

The office called on international organizations to fully assume their humanitarian responsibilities.

Quality ramming operation in "Tel Aviv"

In an operation described by the Palestinian media as a quality one, a Palestinian carried out a ramming operation with a truck near the Mossad headquarters in "Tel Aviv", resulting in the killing of 6 Zionist soldiers and the injury of around 50 others, some of them in critical condition.

Hebrew reports confirmed that a number of soldiers are still trapped under the truck in a dangerous situation.

On the other hand, Palestinian factions praised the operation and considered it a legitimate response to the ongoing occupation crimes.

"Hezbollah" warns residents of 25 settlements

In an escalatory move, the Lebanese "Hezbollah" issued a warning to residents of 25 settlements in northern occupied Palestinian territories to evacuate immediately, affirming that these settlements have become legitimate targets for their military and missile forces, as they are used as launching points for "Israeli" attacks against Lebanon.

The warning included multiple settlements, including Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya, Karmiel, and others, in what is considered a significant escalation amid continued tension on the Lebanese border.

Talks in Doha about a prisoner exchange and ceasefire

The Qatari capital of Doha is set to host talks today, Sunday, involving officials from the American CIA and the "Israeli" Mossad, to discuss the possibility of reaching a deal for a prisoner exchange with Hamas and a ceasefire in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera Net.

The Zionist occupiers are still carrying out genocide in Gaza for the 386th day, with numerous airstrikes and artillery attacks causing civilian massacres in a dire humanitarian crisis due to the blockade and displacement of over 95% of the population.

Our correspondents reported that the occupation aircraft and artillery continued their violent airstrikes and shelling on various parts of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, targeting homes, displaced persons' gatherings, and streets, resulting in dozens of martyrs and wounded.

The occupation forces continued their ground invasion of wide areas in Rafah since May 7th, as well as several axes in Gaza, amidst aerial and artillery bombardment and the commission of horrific massacres.

A martyr from the Zaqout family was killed when the occupation aircraft bombed a two-story house on Tunnel Street in Gaza City.

Two martyrs were killed in Zionist artillery shelling on citizens' homes in Jabalia Al-Nuzla in northern Gaza.

The occupation forces committed a horrific massacre this evening in the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza after bombing 5 houses belonging to the families of "Al-Masri," "Abu Shidq," and "Salman" near the western roundabout in Beit Lahia, resulting in more than 30 martyrs and injuries, amidst appeals for ambulance crews to rescue them.

Our correspondent reported that the occupation forces hindered the work of ambulance and civil defense teams, meaning that the victims sometimes have to be rescued and treated individually.

Local sources reported the martyrdom of Adham Mohammad Sameer Al-Hadidi as a result of an Israeli airstrike east of Al-Bureij while a special Zionist force arrested citizens in the area.

For the 22nd consecutive day, northern Gaza, particularly Jabalia camp and Beit Lahia, are suffering under an Israeli siege and starvation amidst intense aerial and artillery bombardment, and complete isolation of the northern governorate from the rest of Gaza.

Martyrs and others were injured in the occupation's bombing of a house belonging to the Abu Shidq family near the western roundabout in Beit Lahia.

Al-Awda Hospital announced that the Zionist occupation forces arrested Dr. Mohammed Obeid, head of the reconstructive surgery and orthopedic department at Al-Awda Hospital in Tel Al-Zaatar, northern Gaza, from inside Kamal Adwan Hospital and took him to an unknown location.

Citizen Hani Ismail Al-Najjar, from the town of Khuza'a, died from wounds sustained a week ago during the occupation's targeting of his tent west of Khan Younis.

Jana Jawad Mahdi was killed and 3 others were injured in the occupation's shelling in the Qizan Abu Rushwan area south of Khan Younis.

Four citizens were injured and taken to the European Gaza Hospital as a result of the occupation's bombing of a house belonging to the Abu Telakh family northeast of Rafah, with reports of martyrs under the rubble.

Local sources reported the martyrdom of the son of Kamal Adwan Hospital director in northern Gaza, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia.

Jana Jawad Mahdi was martyred and 3 others were injured in a shelling in the Qizan Abu Rashwan area south of Khan Younis city.

Red Crescent teams reported martyrs and casualties in an attack on a house belonging to the Maqat family in the east of Burka Al-Sheikh Radwan in Gaza City, damaging a number of surrounding houses.

A number of citizens were injured after bombs were dropped by Quadcopter aircraft near the Khallet al-Betrol station in Jabalia al-Nazla, north of the Gaza Strip.

Two citizens were martyred in an Israeli artillery shelling that targeted Abd Rabbo Street in Jabalia Balad, north of Gaza.

Medical sources reported that a martyr arrived at Al-Awda Hospital in eastern Al-Bureij after Quadcopter drones fired at citizens and wood collectors.

Several citizens were injured after gunfire from a Quadcopter targeted residents in the Sabra neighborhood south of Gaza City.

One citizen was martyred and others were injured in a raid carried out by the occupation on the town of Al-Zawayda in central Gaza.

The Israeli occupation army continued to carry out digging and excavation operations around Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, and carried out destruction operations at the hospital's facilities, burning ambulance vehicles inside the hospital. Some houses in the surrounding area were also set on fire.

Eyewitnesses reported that the occupying forces worked to demolish residential buildings around the Faloja Cemetery in Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.

Other witnesses mentioned that explosions and gunfire from military vehicles continued for more than two hours in the Tawam and Safati neighborhoods.

The occupation aircraft bombed the western areas of the Nusairat camp in the middle of the Gaza Strip.

The occupation artillery shelled the eastern part of the Bureij in the middle of the Gaza Strip early in the morning.

Israeli aircraft launched an airstrike on Gaza City.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced last night that the current situation in Kamal Adwan Hospital is deteriorating significantly.

The Ministry stated that the total number of people inside the hospital is 600, including patients, wounded, medical staff, and accompanying individuals.

They confirmed the martyrdom of two children in the intensive care unit after the hospital generators stopped and the oxygen station was targeted.

They also mentioned the destruction of 3 ambulances and a transportation vehicle, hindering relief and transportation operations, as well as the destruction of the electricity generation system through solar panels, exacerbating the crisis.

The ministry stated that the current number of patients and wounded is 195, while the number of medical staff is 70. Three nurses and a janitor were injured during the ongoing events.

They pointed out that the occupation forces are searching the hospital and firing inside the different sections, increasing the state of panic and concern.

They also pointed out that these conditions require urgent intervention from humanitarian organizations to ensure the safety of everyone and provide for their necessary needs.

On the 385th day of the Israeli aggression, the occupation committed a new massacre in Khan Yunis resulting in the martyrdom of around 30 people.

Local sources reported the martyrdom of 28 Palestinians in an Israeli airstrike targeting residential houses in the Manara area south of Khan Yunis city early this morning.

Sources confirmed that Israeli occupation forces targeted a house in the Manara area south of Khan Yunis city, resulting in the martyrdom of 28 citizens, mostly children and women, with dozens others sustaining various injuries.

The eastern areas of Khan Yunis city in southern Gaza were subjected to intense Israeli artillery shelling on Thursday evening, causing hundreds of Palestinian families to flee.

Eyewitnesses said that the Israeli artillery targeted the neighborhoods of Manara, Maan, Sheikh Nasser, and the outskirts of Khuza'a Al-Najjar in the south and east of the city.

Eyewitnesses also pointed to a mass exodus of hundreds of Palestinian families towards the west of Khan Yunis due to the ongoing Israeli shelling targeting several neighborhoods in the area.

The intense artillery shelling appears to be preparing for a possible ground incursion in the eastern areas of Khan Yunis. This comes as Gaza continues to count its martyrs as a result of the violent raids that have targeted several areas.

Civil defense announced more than 150 civilians killed or injured in an occupation shelling on Jabalia camp.

Civil defense also mentioned that the occupation imposes a suffocating siege on the areas hosting displaced persons and residents, describing the situation in Beit Lahia and Jabalia as a disaster.

The Ministry of Health announced yesterday, Thursday, that the death toll of the Israeli aggression has risen to 42,847 martyrs and 100,544 injuries since October 7th last year.

 On the 384th day of the "Al-Aqsa Tempest" operation, the occupation forces persist in conducting air strikes and heavy artillery bombardments in Gaza Strip, resulting in horrendous massacres of civilians.

Massacre in a school hosting displaced persons in Nusairat.

The Zionist occupation forces committed a new massacre today, Thursday, against civilians in the "Martyrs of Nusairat" school in the Central Governorate, which was hosting displaced persons, resulting in the martyrdom of 17 people, including 9 children, and more than 52 others were injured to varying degrees.

According to Palestinian sources, there are still people missing under the rubble, reflecting the worsening humanitarian tragedy.

The Gaza Government Media Office condemned this crime, stating that the occupation army was fully aware that the school was hosting thousands of displaced persons, mostly children and women who were displaced by repeated airstrikes on residential neighborhoods.

The statement added that this massacre brings the number of shelters targeted by shelling to 196, which house hundreds of thousands of displaced people fleeing the ongoing aggression.

Massacres in northern Gaza for the 20th day.

The massacres in northern Gaza have continued for 20 days, as the occupation intensifies its targeting of densely populated residential areas, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of citizens.

Northern Gaza is suffering from widespread destruction of homes and vital facilities, with hospitals destroyed and food and medicine supplies cut off, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

In Jabalia camp, Safatawi and Tawam areas, the occupation continues to demolish homes and force residents to evacuate south, while many families refuse to leave their homes despite continued shelling.

In this context, civilians are suffering from the ongoing siege, making it difficult to evacuate the sick and injured, worsening the health situation in the region.

Civil Defense services in northern Gaza are suspended.

The Palestinian Civil Defense teams have announced the suspension of their humanitarian services in the northern Gaza Governorate due to direct threats from the occupation forces.

The Civil Defense spokesperson stated that the occupation targeted the working crews, resulting in injuries among its members, leading to the cessation of rescue and ambulance operations in the affected area.

"Hamas": Incitement against journalists is a prelude to targeting them

Hamas said the claims made by the Zionist occupation army that some Al Jazeera journalists are part of the resistance movements while reporting on the atrocities in northern Gaza are false and incite violence against them.

"Hamas" added in a statement that this comes within its fascist policy that has led to the deaths of about 177 journalists, terrorizing and preventing them from carrying out their mission, and covering up the atrocities committed, as well as blatant violations.

It emphasized that the false allegations of the occupation are a premeditated announcement of its intention to target Al Jazeera journalists, as well as their colleagues from the channel and many local and international media agencies and institutions over a year of systematic extermination and killing.

"Hamas" is conducting intensive communications to thwart the "Generals' Plan"

The movement declared that it has initiated a campaign of movements, political and diplomatic communications to thwart the occupation's plans and stop the comprehensive crime being committed by the occupation within the framework of the extermination war and open massacres at the sector level, specifically in the northern Gaza Strip.

 As per a report, Hamas leadership has cautioned against the Generals' Plan and its repercussions of displacement and destruction, highlighting the severe daily massacres, including the killing of children and women, and the organized displacement of approximately 150,000 individuals. This has led to deprivation and starvation among our people, with destruction of infrastructure, such as hospitals, and lack of basic necessities like food, medicine, and water sources.

It also mentioned that delegations from the leadership of the movement are currently visiting Turkey, Qatar, and Russia, as well as communications with Egypt, the United Nations, and Iran.

Kuwait: Zionists should be held accountable for gruesome crimes in Palestine, Lebanon

UN Human Rights Chief condemns deadly strike near Beirut hospital

  Kuwait called on the international community on Tuesday to unify efforts to hold Zionist occupation accountable for its gruesome crimes committed in Palestine and Lebanon. Delivering the speech of Kuwait permanent mission to the United Nations before the sixth political committee of legal affairs, Kuwait’s diplomatic attaché Zeina Al-Dalloum stressed that Zionist crimes are genocide and crimes against humanity against Palestinian and Lebanese people.

The international community has been silent while the occupation has been committing crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip for more than one year, Al-Dalloum said. The Zionist occupation also launched its brutal aggression on Lebanon, she said, expressing Kuwait’s condemnation of Zionist occupation continued ignorance of international legitimacy resolutions, which call for the full withdrawal from Palestinian territories.

The occupation forces violates Lebanon’s sovereignty and threaten its security through their brutal attacks that killed several civilians, she added. Al-Dalloum stressed the need of ensuring Palestinians’ rights to self-determination, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on June 4, 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, as a main step for maintaining international peace and security. Kuwait has been promoting justice and combating all forms of injustice, violence and corruption, out of its belief in the rule of law, she stated.

She referred to Kuwait’s speech before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the legal impacts of Zionist occupation policies and practices on the occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif. Kuwait affirmed that abiding by the rule of law on international and local levels is essential for sustainable development and economic growth, and combating poverty and starvation as well as protecting human rights and freedom, she pointed out.

Kuwait’s Constitution respects the rule of law and separation among authorities, she said. On empowering women, Al-Dalloum said Kuwait trusts women’s position and their key role in making decisions and raising the country’s status, internationally, pointing to women’s occupation in judicial, executive and legislative authorities. Kuwait has been proceeding with digitization as it launched “Sahel” app to facilitate services. Al-Dalloum emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to all laws and international charters that enhance the rule of law, on a basis of justice and equality.

Meanwhile, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has condemned Zionist airstrike near Rafiq Hariri University Hospital in Beirut’s densely populated Jnah neighborhood that reportedly killed at least 18 people including four children and wounded 60 others. In a statement released from Geneva, Turk said “The hospital itself which is one of the main hospitals in Beirut and has received a large number of patients throughout the conflict.

It also appears to have been damaged in the strike late on Monday.” Turk reiterated his call in the respect of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and called on the prompt investigation into that violation. He also called the UN’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and reminded all parties that the protection of civilians must be the absolute top priority. — KUNA

Kuwait seeks to improve quality of education

 Kuwait Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Nader Al-Jallal has affirmed the country’s commitment to excellence in education and the continuous improvement of quality education. This statement came during Dr Al-Jallal’s participation in the Board of Directors video conference on the Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE), held online and chaired by Saudi Minister of Education Yosef Al-Benyan.

Al-Jallal emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to its regional and international partnerships in achieving mutual goals to enhance education and improve quality standards across all educational sectors. Additionally, Dr Al-Jallal praised Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in developing education in the region and expressed his gratitude to Dr Abdulrahman Al Mudaires, the Director General of the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education in Saudi Arabia.

The discussions included proposed projects such as the Research Chairs Project, the Arab Model for Quality and Excellence in Education (AMQEE), and the Future of Spending Quality on Pre-University Education in Arab Countries. The conference was attended by several education ministers from Arab countries, along with several educational leaders from local and regional institutions. — KUNA

Kuwait underlines importance of UN humanitarian role

  Kuwait on Tuesday affirmed the importance of the prominent role of the United Nations through multilateral action to help and support afflicted peoples in all ways, which translates collective humanitarian action in its most beautiful form. The Permanent Delegation of Kuwait made the remarks in a speech to the United Nations, which was delivered by Diplomatic Attache Abdullah Bu Abbas before the Second Committee of the United Nations for Economic and Financial Affairs under the item (Eradicating Poverty and Development Issues).

Bu Abbas said, “Today we are addressing sensitive issues related to eradicating poverty, agricultural development, food security, and nutrition, due to their great importance in the lives of people and their sustainability,” in light of the tragedies witnessed by the world. Bu Abbas referred to the reports issued by the United Nations regarding the water crisis, which indicate that 40 percent of the world’s population today suffers from water scarcity and that up to 700 million people will be at risk of displacement due to severe water scarcity by 2030.

He added that the report warned that 80 percent of sewage is pumped untreated into the environment, and water-related disasters represent 90 percent of the most destructive natural disasters since 1990. The diplomatic attaché also referred to the report issued by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which stated that there are about 346 million people in Africa suffering from severe food insecurity, meaning that a quarter of the continent’s population does not have enough food.

Bu Abbas stated that about 96 percent of the population of Gaza (2.1 million people) face high levels of severe food insecurity, according to a report issued by the United Nations on the high risks of famine in the State of Palestine. In this context, the diplomatic attaché pointed to the role of the State of Kuwait and its efforts to help affected countries by establishing external mechanisms to help those countries and alleviate their suffering. The diplomatic attaché cited the prominent role of the Kuwait Fund for Economic Development, which provides grants and soft loans without regard to any political or religious considerations to 105 countries around the world, so that the humanitarian concern is the highest and the fixed line on which it proceeds. — KUNA

  “Rahma International” opens projects for orphans and needy families in Indonesia

Rahma International has opened many projects dedicated to orphans and needy families in several regions of Indonesia, as part of its programs aimed at uplifting needy social groups and improving their living conditions.

The opening occurred recently in several regions of Indonesia in the presence of a delegation from Rahma International represented by the Deputy Director General of Communications, Marketing and Information Technology, Dr. Adnan Al-Haddad, and the association’s advisor, Khaled Ali Al-Mulla.

Al-Haddad said in a press statement: The visit witnessed the opening of a school and housing for orphaned and needy students in Indonesia, which is one of the fruits of cooperation with the General Secretariat of Endowments, which has been keen to support many Rahma International projects in many countries, and accommodates more than 312 students and 210 orphans, amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness that filled the hearts of the orphans.

Cooperation between the Ministry of Social Affairs and charitable societies to support Kuwaiti humanitarian work  

Saad Marzouq Al-Otaibi, Chairman of the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations, expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, and the Director of the Charitable Societies and Foundations Department, Abdulaziz Al-Ajmi, for their efforts in organizing the last meeting that brought together the Ministry and charitable societies and foundations.

He pointed out that such meetings come within the framework of enhancing communication between the Ministry and the charitable sector, and contribute directly to bringing viewpoints closer and developing the charitable work environment in a way that serves Kuwaiti society.

Al-Otaibi explained that these initiatives enhance the ability to make informed decisions that provide an opportunity to listen to all parties concerned with charitable work, and stressed that hearing the voice of the charitable field directly represents a vital step towards adopting policies and procedures that are consistent with the needs and challenges of charitable societies; which contributes to overcoming obstacles and facilitating the work of charitable institutions.

Namaa Charity distributes water to the displaced in Gaza

Khaled Mubarak Al-Shamri, Director of the Relief Department at Namaa Charity at the Social Reform Society, confirmed the continuation of vital humanitarian efforts for the people of the Gaza Strip by providing potable water to the displaced in the most affected areas.

Al-Shamri said: This initiative comes within the framework of the "Water Supply" campaign launched to alleviate the suffering of families facing a stifling water crisis. He explained that Namaa Charity provided 150 water tankers, benefiting about 26,250 families in various parts of the Strip.

Al-Shamri indicated, in a statement to "Al-Mujtama", that Namaa Charity, through this campaign, continues to enhance Kuwait's pioneering humanitarian role in the world, which reflects the directives of the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and preserve him, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him.

Al-Shammari added: In light of the stifling water crisis that is sweeping the Gaza Strip, such initiatives are a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of families. Water is no longer just a basic need, but has become a matter of life and death for the residents of the Strip, especially with the significant deterioration in the water infrastructure due to the blockade and the occupation’s policies.

Al-Shammari concluded his statement by emphasizing the importance of continuing these urgent humanitarian efforts, noting that the water crisis in Gaza is getting worse day after day, as the percentage of potable water has decreased, especially in the central and southern governorates, while it is almost completely non-existent in the north.

He called on the international community and humanitarian institutions to move quickly to provide the necessary assistance to the residents of the Strip who are facing the risk of diseases and epidemics as a result of drinking contaminated water and the lack of basic health services.

Namaa Charity Participates in the “Book and Pen” Forum Organized by the Ministry of Endowments

Abeer Yousef Al-Hijris, Director of the Volunteer Department at Namaa Charity at the Social Reform Society, stated that Namaa Charity proudly participates in the activities of the “Book and Pen” Forum, organized by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs - Family Development Department, on October 21 and 22, 2024.

She stressed that this participation comes within the framework of Namaa Charity’s strategies to enhance cultural and societal awareness, and to continue supporting initiatives that encourage reading and writing and contribute to building educated and aware societies.

Al-Hijris said: Reading and writing are among the most important tools that contribute to empowering individuals, especially women, and enhancing their position in society, and we at Namaa Charity believe in the importance of providing platforms that allow women the opportunity to access knowledge, whether by supporting writers or enhancing the pursuit of literary and intellectual creativity; From this perspective, we participated in the “Book and Pen” forum, which seeks to spread cultural awareness in society and targets an important segment of women aged 18 years and above.

Awqaf Secretariat launches “Mafaz” competition to raise awareness of endowments and charitable work

The General Secretariat of Endowments announced today, Monday, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the launch of the first round of the “Mafaz” competition in the field of endowments, charitable and voluntary work.

In this context, Nasser Al-Hamad, Acting Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of Endowments, stated: We are pleased to announce the launch of the “Mafaz” competition as our latest tool aimed at serving the community and enhancing awareness of the importance of endowments, charitable and voluntary work.

Al-Hamad added that this competition targets youth and children and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Education's partners for their continuous support for the Secretariat's activities and projects. This support represents an extension of the continuous care provided by the state to endowments and its role in serving the community.

The Zionist occupation forces continue to commit the genocide in the Gaza Strip, for the 383rd consecutive day, through dozens of airstrikes and artillery shelling, committing massacres against civilians, amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation due to the siege and displacement of over 95% of the population.

The occupation aircraft and artillery continued their violent airstrikes and shelling today on various areas of the Gaza Strip, targeting homes, displaced persons' gatherings, and streets, resulting in dozens of martyrs and wounded.

The occupation forces continued their ground invasion of wide neighborhoods in Rafah since May 7th, along with several axes in Gaza amid aerial and artillery shelling and the commission of horrific massacres.

For the 19th consecutive day, northern Gaza, Jabalia Camp, and Beit Lahia in particular, are under Israeli siege and starvation amid intense aerial and artillery shelling, with complete isolation of the northern governorate from Gaza.

Four martyrs and several injuries were reported following an Israeli airstrike this morning on Gaza Municipality workers near Al-Safa well in the Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City.

The martyr brothers, Mohammed and Bilal Marwan Mohammed Abu Attawi, the former of whom works for UNRWA, were taken to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah after the occupation targeted a UNRWA truck near the Abu Holi junction in central Gaza. The occupation artillery also shelled various areas in northern Gaza and northern Rafah.

In the early hours of Wednesday, a number of citizens were martyred, including a mother and her children, and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike on the Halawa family home near the Halawa roundabout west of Jabalia town in northern Gaza.

Medical sources reported the martyrdom of two girls in the shelling of the Halawa family home, with several others injured.

The occupation planes carried out flares on various areas in northern Gaza in the middle of the night (Tuesday/Wednesday).

The occupation aircraft launched a series of intense airstrikes in the Karama and Tawam areas in the northwest of Gaza City.

The occupation artillery targeted the Jabalia Al-Nazla area in the north of the Gaza Strip.

Israeli artillery shelling targeted Zaid bin Haritha School which houses displaced persons in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, resulting in 7 martyrs and several injured.

The intense Israeli bombardment in the Beit Lahia Project in northern Gaza led to the closure of all roads and streets leading to Kamal Adwan Hospital in front of ambulances and a complete halt to movement.

The acting director of Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza, Dr. Mohammed Saleh, stated that the Israeli occupation forces have completely surrounded the hospital from a distance of 150 meters, and we cannot leave or approach the windows due to heavy gunfire.

Saleh further stated in press statements that the World Health Organization is unable to deliver fuel and supplies to us, or to coordinate the transfer of 6 critical cases in need of transport to hospitals in Gaza City.

He confirmed that each person inside the hospital only consumes "one meal per day, which consists of half a loaf of bread or a small plate of rice."