Kuwaiti Cabinet reviews Civil Defense’s readiness for emergencies

  The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday reviewed the General Department of Civil Defense preparations to deal with any emergency and to ensure the safety of citizens and residents amid the unfolding regional escalation.

This came during the Cabinet’s meeting, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, where First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah underlined the need for unifying all state bodies’ efforts and taking all necessary measures to maintain national security and stability.

Several officials of the Interior Ministry’s General Department of the Civil Defense briefed the Cabinet on the department’s readiness and emphasized the importance of making sure that all relevant government bodies are well-prepared to deal with any emergency and to take all required measures to ensure safety of the public and protect all important state facilities. The Cabinet tasked the General Department of the Civil Defense to present a weekly report to it about the measures taken by relevant government bodies in this regard.

During its meeting, Cabinet also approved the minutes of the meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwait Nationality that included the loss and withdrawal of some persons’ nationality, in line with the decree No. 15 of 1959. Cabinet finally congratulated Egypt’s President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and the Egyptian people on the 51st anniversary of the glorious October victory. It proudly recalled heroism made by Egypt’s armed forces and martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of their homeland. — KUNA

Kuwait eyes deeper collaboration with Google Cloud

  Kuwait plans to deepen its partnership with Google Cloud as part of efforts to give impetus to a national digital drive in line with its strategic 2035 vision, Communication Minister Omar Al-Omar said on Tuesday.

Luring more foreign investment would be a by-product of a full-fledged digital transformation, the minister told a one-of-a kind gathering entitled, “Cloud Day,” an initiative organized by Google, with whom Kuwait has already established a joint training program for the development of “national skills” pertinent to AI and cybersecurity technologies, added the minister.

A national training program is already up and running in a bid to further hone the digital skills of young people and state body employees alike, giving them the opportunity to keep abreast of the most cutting-edge digital technologies as they foray into the job market, the minister added.

Underlining the significance of such endeavors, the Kuwaiti minister expected a “new generation” of tech leaders to lead the digital transformation in Kuwait, ensuring that the nation is firmly placed on a path towards a “brighter and more prosperous” future, he emphasized.

Addressing the gathering, Country Manager for Google Cloud in Kuwait Shaymaa Alterkait said that the tech giant is “dedicated to fostering a thriving digital ecosystem,” allowing businesses, government entities and individuals to harness the “power of the cloud and AI” to drive economic gr owth. Google Cloud’s expanding network of 40 regions, 121 zones and 187 network edge locations represent the “backbone” of the global infrastructure, she highlighted, saying that Google has built a “ dedicated and uniquely skilled” team that will contribute towards Kuwait’s digital transformation. — KUNA

Kuwait mobilizes extensive support for Palestinians through KRCS initiatives

Zionist aggression ‘pushing entire region to regional war’

  The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) emphasized on Monday that Kuwait, through its governmental and non-governmental institutions, has made every possible effort to support Palestinians in terms of relief, development, and health initiatives. KRCS also reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains at the forefront of its humanitarian agenda. In a statement to KUNA, KRCS Chairman Ambassador Khaled Al-Maghames highlighted Kuwait’s continued support for the Palestinian people in Gaza, in line with the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and emphasized the society’s backing of humanitarian initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of Palestinians.

He noted that the brutal occupation has caused significant damage in Gaza, causing the Palestinians to seek refuge in camps, and face severe shortage of food, water and medicine. He added that Kuwait has organized an airlift carrying essential aid, including medicine, medical supplies, ambulances, food, and tents, to meet the needs of the Palestinians. The KRCS has played a critical role by collecting donations through its website and working closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health to stand with the Palestinians and provide support to the affected.

Al-Maghames explained that the society has deployed a field team within Gaza to distribute urgent aid, including food, medicine, flour, and meals to displaced Palestinians in shelters, underscoring the humanitarian organization’s commitment. The society also successfully facilitated the entry of the first Kuwaiti team and a fully equipped field hospital into the Rafah area of Gaza to provide medical services to the Palestinian people and train Kuwaiti medical personnel, while also caring for orphans there. Al-Maghames further noted that the society has rehabilitated and equipped the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Center in northern Gaza and launched a clean drinking water project for the displaced in central and southern Gaza shelters.

Meanwhile, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said on Monday that the Zionist aggression on Gaza and Lebanon, is pushing the entire region into “the abyss of a complete regional war.” This came in a press conference held by the Jordanian Minister after his meeting with Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati where he affirmed that his visit to Lebanon came under the directive of King Abdullah II of Jordan, as a solidarity stand with Lebanon in facing the occupation aggression.

Al-Safadi expressed Jordan’s readiness to provide assistance to Lebanon in the aftermath of this brutal aggression, which is a clear violation of international law and of Lebanon’s sovereignty, stressing that they will continue their efforts and coordinate with the international community to do so as quickly and immediately as possible. He added that they support Lebanon’s efforts to activate its national institutions and decision, starting with the election of a President, as it is an important step in strengthening Lebanon’s position on an international level, noting the catastrophe and dangerous escalation that threatens the security of the entire region and international peace.

He stressed the need to stop this aggression immediately, the necessity of restraining occupation’s aggression and applying international law fully, pointing to the existing UN Security Council Resolution No 1701, which would achieve security and stability. In response to a question, Al-Safadi stated that Jordan will not be a battlefield for anyone, and will not allow anyone to penetrate the Kingdom’s airspace and sovereignty, threatening the security of its citizens.

Arab countries’ position was clear from the start in rejecting Zionist aggression against Gaza, explained Al-Safadi, adding that they warned of its consequences and that it would only lead to a dangerous regional escalation. The world has failed in protecting the region’s peace and security, limit the occupation’s crimes and apply international law and the UN Charter, remarked Al-Safadi, noting that Zionist occupation is responsible for the aggression and escalation in the region, and any new escalation will inevitably push the region towards a regional war. — KUNA 

Kuwait’s Humanitarian Society launches clinic in Yemen

Kuwait’s Al-Safaa Humanitarian Society inaugurated on Monday Al-Nafisi Medical Clinic, which will benefit 10,000 people in the temporary Yemeni capital Aden, with funding from a Kuwaiti philanthropist as part of the “Kuwait by Your Side” campaign, which continues for the ninth year in a row. In a press statement during the inauguration, President of Aden University, Professor Al-Khader Lasour, praised Kuwait’s humanitarian efforts in various Yemeni governorates, including the clinic, which was built and equipped with the latest medical equipment, explaining that it will serve patients from Aden and university students.

Lasour expressed his thanks to Kuwait, HH the Amir, the government and the people, stressing that the Yemeni people love and appreciate Kuwait’s generosity. He also thanked the Kuwaiti philanthropist and Al-Safaa Humanitarian Society for supporting this “vital and influential” project. The Vice President of the Communication Foundation for Human Development, which is implementing the project, Imad Abdul Rahim, explained that the clinic consists of clinics for women, childbirth, children, nutrition, internal medicine, counseling, and vaccination, in addition to a general emergency room, a pharmacy, and a laboratory.

The Al-Nafisi Clinic has been equipped with the latest medical devices and equipment to provide health care services to more than 10,000 beneficiaries. It is one of the vital health centers that will contribute to relieving pressure on central hospitals and meeting the growing need in the health sector in Aden. — KUNA

Namaa Charity Sponsors More Than 172 University Students

 Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, announced the sponsorship and support of 172 university students from Rohingya, Palestinians, Syrians and Somalis studying in Turkey.

In this regard, the Director of Relief Department at Namaa Charity, Khaled Mubarak Al Shamri, said: Sponsoring university students is a cornerstone in helping young people complete their education, especially in countries suffering from crises and wars, noting that sponsoring these students is not limited to providing financial support only, but is a tributary to sustainable development, as it gives them an opportunity to overcome economic and social challenges, and contributes to building an educated society capable of facing difficulties.

Al Shamri added that sponsoring university students represents a new hope in the lives of young people who face serious humanitarian challenges in their countries, noting that by providing educational and financial support, we contribute to enabling these students to achieve their dreams and contribute to their communities.

Al-Shammari explained that the students were selected according to the most need, as Yemen suffers from serious humanitarian crises, where the people are exposed to many challenges, including poverty and lack of education; therefore, sponsoring university students provides them with the opportunity to build a better future and achieve sustainable development in their homeland. The people of Gaza also live in different humanitarian conditions under the burden of war, which leads to difficult circumstances that hinder education, and by sponsoring students, we can support them in their academic career and enable them to participate in building their homeland.  

As the “Al-Aqsa Flood” Operation  enters its 369th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out air strikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

Stabbing operation in occupied Palestine

Eight settlers were injured in a stabbing operation today, Wednesday, in the city of Hadera, north of Tel Aviv, amid conflicting reports about the fate of the perpetrator of the operation.

The Israeli ambulance teams reported that the conditions of 5 of the injured ranged between critical and serious.

The occupation police stated that the stabbing operation took place in 3 different locations within the city.

According to the "Occupation Army Radio", the perpetrator of the operation is the Palestinian Ahmed Jabarin (36 years old), who has been residing in Umm al-Fahm in the occupied Palestinian territories since 1948, according to what was reported by the "Palestinian Information Center".

Hamas and Fatah meeting in Cairo

A meeting began between the delegations of the "Hamas" movement headed by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the movement's political bureau, and the "Fatah" movement headed by Mahmoud al-Aloul, the movement's deputy chairman, today, Wednesday, in Cairo.

Taher al-Nunu, media advisor to the head of Hamas's political bureau, explained that these meetings aim to discuss the aggression on the Gaza Strip, political and field developments, and unify efforts and the national line.

The occupation besieges northern Gaza

As the ground invasion of northern Gaza enters its fourth day, the occupying forces are escalating their ground and air operations, targeting civilians and infrastructure in an attempt to impose more control.

The occupation forces imposed a siege on the city of Jabalia and the towns of Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, amidst intensive shelling and the demolition of homes.

The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that the "Israeli" army is imposing a tight siege, and is shooting at anyone who moves; forcing citizens to be forcibly displaced towards the southern part of the Strip.

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, indicated that more than 400,000 people are besieged in the northern part of the Strip, and the "Israeli" evacuation orders are pushing people to flee repeatedly, especially from Jabalia camp.

Obstructing the evacuation of patients from northern Gaza

A health ministry official in Gaza stated on Wednesday that the occupation army is obstructing the evacuation of patients through searches and arrests, despite its warning to evacuate hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip.

Maher Shamiya, Undersecretary of the Health Ministry in Gaza, explained that the security deterioration in the northern Gaza Strip, and the occupation’s breach of the understandings reached with international mediators regarding the evacuation of sick children from Kamal Adwan Hospital, are obstructing the evacuation operations.

He added to the Anatolia Agency that international organizations coordinated with the army to evacuate 5 children, but it stopped the ambulances and subjected them to lengthy inspections.

He pointed out that 37 patients are staying in Kamal Adwan Hospital, 7 of whom are in intensive care, in addition to about 30 patients in the Indonesian Hospital; which makes their transfer difficult.

Qualitative operations in Jabalia

 Al-Qassam Brigades announced targeting a "Merkava" tank with a "Yassin 105" shell in the Al-Israa neighborhood west of Jabalia camp. The "Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades" also announced detonating a highly explosive device on a "Merkava" tank in the same area.

As Operation, “Al-Aqsa Flood” enters its 368th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

27 martyrs in Al-Bureij and Al-Nuseirat camps

The Palestinian News Agency reported that at least 27 citizens were killed and others were injured in an occupation shelling that targeted a 4-story populated building in Al-Bureij camp, in addition to tents for the displaced in Al-Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Search and rescue operations are still underway to retrieve more victims from under the rubble, amidst the ongoing violent shelling.

Shelling escalates on Jabalia camp

Eyewitnesses reported that a number of citizens are lying on the ground in the streets and alleys of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip, while civil defense teams are unable to retrieve them due to the ongoing shelling.

The correspondent of the Palestinian News Agency reported that there are dozens of martyrs and wounded that medical teams and civil defense could not reach due to the intensity of the shelling.

He also pointed out that the occupation forces have penetrated the north of Jabalia camp, where military operations continue and vehicles are advancing towards the Jabalia Services Club area, Block 2 and Al-Qassasin, with tanks concentrated in the Al-Tawam roundabout area west of the camp.

78 martyrs in Jerusalem, 340 demolitions and 50,000 intruders into Al-Aqsa

The Jerusalem Governorate announced today, Tuesday, the martyrdom of 78 people and the arrest of 1,791 citizens since October 7, 2023.

A report by the governorate explained that the frequency of repeated incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque has increased in an unprecedented manner, as more than 50,475 settlers stormed it, as part of a plan to impose a reality of temporal and spatial division on the mosque.

Qassam Brigades ambushes

The Qassam Brigades announced today, Tuesday, that they had carried out a series of operations against the occupation forces that had penetrated north of Gaza.

The Brigades confirmed, in a military statement, that their fighters had managed to kill a Zionist soldier up close, and targeted the rescue force with a "thunder" explosive device; which resulted in deaths and injuries in the Tawam area.

A Merkava 4 tank was also targeted with a "Shawaz" explosive device west of Jabalia camp, in addition to blowing up an armored personnel carrier near the headquarters of the Beitna Foundation west of Jabalia.

Hezbollah bombs Haifa with 100 rockets

The Lebanese Hezbollah carried out a large missile strike today, Tuesday, targeting the city of Haifa and the Krayot in support of the Palestinian resistance in the Gaza Strip and in response to the Zionist attacks, according to the "Palestinian Media Center".

The war media stated that the missile attack was carried out at 12:30 pm, targeting the city of Haifa with a large number of missiles.

Hebrew media reported successive explosions as a result of the launch of 105 missiles from southern Lebanon towards northern occupied Palestine.

Iran warns Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the occupation today, Tuesday, against launching any attack on his country, stressing that the response will be stronger than before in the event of an attack.

Araghchi explained, during a speech on the first anniversary of Operation "Al-Aqsa Flood", that Iran is monitoring all developments and will not rush to respond, but is prepared for a decisive strike at the appropriate time, adding that Iran launched about 200 missiles at "Israel" last week, in its second declared attack against it, according to what was reported by "Al-Jazeera".

Zionist maneuvers to simulate striking Iranian targets

The Zionist Air Force carried out military maneuvers over the Mediterranean Sea, which included simulating long-range flights and air-to-air refueling, in preparation for striking potential Iranian targets.

The newspaper "Israel Today" indicated that the exercises come within the framework of preparing for any operations targeting Iranian military bases, while the "New York Times" reported that "Israel" will focus on striking Iranian military and intelligence sites, while postponing targeting nuclear facilities, and what was reported by the "Al Jazeera Net" website.

Cyber-attacks

Hackers hack Zionist sports websites and put a picture of Abu Obeida

Unknown individuals were able to hack Zionist sports websites, and display a picture of the spokesman for the "Al-Qassam Brigades", Abu Obeida, accompanied by phrases opposing the occupation and its war on Gaza.

The Hebrew "Channel 14" confirmed that the cyber-attack coincided with the first anniversary of the October 7 attack, indicating the involvement of hackers from the "Hamas" movement in the hack.

In a statement by the Chairman of the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations, Saad Marzouq Al-Otaibi, regarding Kuwait’s humanitarian efforts to support the Gaza Strip, he stressed that Kuwait remains a bridge of humanity that reaches those most in need, through multi-directional movements by air, sea and land, led by His Highness Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Al-Otaibi explained that these movements are an extension of Kuwait’s giving record, enhancing its position as a global humanitarian center.  

Al-Otaibi continued: "We express our deep appreciation for the speech delivered by the representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, may God protect him, at the Third Summit of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue, when His Highness addressed the Palestinian issue. He pointed out that His Highness's emphasis on supporting the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination reflects Kuwait's steadfast commitment to human values ​​and justice. In the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations, we support all efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, and we hope that this summit will contribute to strengthening Arab and Islamic solidarity.

Al-Otaibi said: "Kuwait's humanitarian efforts towards Gaza come with direct support from government ministries; This enhances the sustainability of charitable work and makes Kuwait a beacon of humanity. The Ministry of Social Affairs has played an active role in organizing charitable work and ensuring adherence to transparency standards, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated to ensure that aid arrives quickly and smoothly in cooperation with international authorities. The Ministry of Information also provides comprehensive coverage of these campaigns, highlighting Kuwait’s efforts to enhance the country’s image as a major supporter of humanitarian work globally. The Ministry of Defense also plays a pivotal role, as the Air Defense Forces established the relief air bridge that transported nearly 50 aid planes, in an institutional cooperation that highlights the unity and concerted efforts of the state to serve urgent humanitarian issues.

Air Relief

Al-Otaibi explained that the Kuwaiti air bridge, which began in October 2023, is one of the most important initiatives that were made possible thanks to the “Faz’a (Flush of aid) for Palestine” campaign, in which more than 23 Kuwaiti charitable associations and organizations participated, as nearly 50 planes were sent loaded with medical, food and shelter aid. These planes represented a lifeline for the besieged people of Gaza, and provided the necessary aid to meet the needs of hundreds of families affected by the violent events in the Strip.

Marine Relief

Al-Otaibi added that in March 2024, the first Kuwaiti ship sailed from Turkey carrying 1,200 tons of basic food supplies such as rice, flour and canned food, and these supplies were distributed to the neediest families in Gaza.

Marine relief also continued with the launch of the “Gaza II” ship in April 2024 from the Turkish port of Mersin, which carried an additional 900 tons of basic relief supplies.

In August of the same year, the "Gaza III" ship set sail, also carrying 1,650 tons of food parcels and health supplies; which contributed significantly to supporting the people of the Strip.

Land Relief

As for land relief, Al-Otaibi indicated that Kuwaiti trucks loaded with hundreds of tons of medical and relief aid crossed Jordanian territory to reach Gaza, and coordination was made with the relevant authorities to ensure that this aid reaches those entitled to it in a timely manner. Al-Otaibi confirmed that Kuwaiti charitable societies are preparing to operate more land convoys in the coming days; which reflects Kuwait's commitment to continuing humanitarian support for Gaza.

Kuwaiti Medical Teams

On another level, Kuwaiti medical teams played a vital role in supporting the Palestinian people on the ground. Teams consisting of Kuwaiti consultants and surgeons entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing, where they provided specialized medical services in difficult and complex circumstances. Al-Otaibi praised the efforts of the Kuwaiti medical teams that did not hesitate to provide the necessary health care, thus embodying the highest meanings of human solidarity.

Local Relief Convoys

Al-Otaibi added that the "Goodness Convoys" campaign, which targeted the displaced in Gaza, contributed significantly to the distribution of food baskets and other basic aid. He explained that what distinguishes this campaign is its reliance on purchasing relief supplies from the West Bank, which contributed to supporting the local economy there. This step reflects Kuwait's strategic thinking in providing aid, as it seeks to achieve a positive and sustainable impact on the humanitarian and economic levels.

Al-Otaibi concluded his statement by stressing that Kuwait's humanitarian efforts towards Gaza reflect the noble values ​​​​held by Kuwaiti society, stressing that Kuwait will always remain a pioneer in humanitarian work, carrying a message of peace and hope to be afflicted peoples.

The Zionist occupation forces continue to commit the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip, for the 367th consecutive day. The war of extermination has entered its second year through launching dozens of air strikes and artillery shelling, with massacres committed against civilians, amidst a catastrophic humanitarian situation resulting from the siege and the displacement of more than 95% of the population.

Correspondents reported that the occupation aircraft and artillery continued their raids and violent shelling - today, Sunday - on various parts of the Gaza Strip, targeting homes, displaced persons' gatherings and streets, causing dozens of martyrs and wounded.

The occupation forces continue their ground invasion of large neighborhoods in Rafah, since May 7, and several axes of Gaza amidst air and artillery shelling and committing horrific massacres.

The occupation forces committed a massacre this evening in Jabalia camp after shelling gatherings of citizens, which led to the martyrdom of 10 of them.

A medical source reported that 9 martyrs from Rafah arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis as a result of the ongoing Israeli shelling.

Two martyrs were killed and 7 others were injured when the occupation forces bombed a house in the Al-Attar area north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

Citizen Yahya Al-Dahdouh was killed as a result of the occupation aircraft bombing his house in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City.

One martyr was killed and 7 others were injured in an Israeli bombing that targeted a number of citizens in the vicinity of Sheikh Radwan Lake west of Gaza City.

Four citizens were injured in an Israeli bombing that targeted a house in the Khirbet Al-Adas area north of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.

The occupation artillery bombed residential neighborhoods east of Khan Yunis, and issued evacuation orders for residents there and in the neighborhoods of Ma'an and central Khan Yunis.

Five martyrs were killed when the occupation forces targeted a group of citizens near Abu Ubaida School in the Bir Al-Naja area west of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip this afternoon.

The occupation forces issued evacuation orders for residents in Jabalia, Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun.

Martyrs were killed and others were injured in an Israeli drone bombing in the Khirbet Al-Adas area north of Rafah city.

A martyr arrived at the European Hospital in Khan Younis after being targeted by an Israeli Quadcopter aircraft east of Rafah city.

Four martyrs were killed and others were injured as a result of the occupation aircraft bombing the house of the Al-Helou family in the Fadous neighborhood in Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip.

The Ministry of Health announced that the Israeli occupation committed four massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, of which 39 martyrs and 137 injuries arrived at hospitals during the past 24 hours.

It said: A number of victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, and ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them.

It confirmed that the death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 41,909 martyrs and 97,303 injuries since October 7.

This morning, the occupation forces carried out violent artillery shelling towards Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.

Eleven civilians, including children and journalists, were injured in an Israeli drone strike that targeted tents for displaced people inside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah city in central Gaza Strip.

A medical source from the hospital reported that the wounded received immediate treatment, amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions as a result of the ongoing occupation attacks.

A number of citizens were injured after the occupation bombed the Abu Ajwa family home on Al-Shaaf Street in Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

The occupation warplanes continued their airstrikes on Jabalia refugee camp, Beit Lahia project, Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia and Jabalia Al-Nazla, north of Gaza Strip.

The occupation military vehicles, Quadcopter drones and helicopters also opened fire on citizens in various areas, coinciding with continuous artillery shelling that targeted many homes and neighborhoods.

Local sources reported that dozens of families are still besieged in the eastern areas of Jabalia Al-Balad and Jabalia camp as a result of the Israeli occupation forces' incursion.

A number of civilians were injured by the occupation forces' bullets, after the occupation's gunboats opened fire on the tents of the displaced in Mawasi Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli occupation artillery fired shells at the homes of citizens in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza, and flare bombs in areas west of Gaza City and areas north of the Strip.

The occupation's warplanes launched airstrikes west of Gaza City. Coinciding with the targeting of an inhabited house northwest of the city.

Several injuries were recorded among children, as a result of the continued occupation raids and artillery shelling of northern Gaza.

"Violent" airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the Faluja cemetery west of Jabalia camp, north of the Gaza Strip.

On the other hand, Hamas issued a statement on the first anniversary of Operation "Flood of Al-Aqsa", calling for intensifying all forms of resistance against the occupation, stressing that this battle is the natural response to the Zionist plans targeting the Palestinian people and their cause.

The movement stressed the importance of continued Palestinian steadfastness in the face of the escalating aggression, which is no longer limited to the Gaza Strip, but has extended to include Arab and Islamic countries.

Hamas indicated, in its statement entitled "Flood towards Liberation", that October 7, 2023 was a historic struggle station and a natural response to the Zionist plans being hatched to liquidate our national cause.

It added that the occupation forces committed a series of the most heinous crimes and massacres during the past year, and launched a comprehensive war against the Palestinian people, describing it as an unprecedented "genocide" in contemporary history.

The movement stressed that the steadfastness of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and their support for their resistance were the rock on which all the occupation plans were shattered, stressing that there was no retreat from the legitimate right of the Palestinians to resist the occupation by all available means.

Despite the assassinations that targeted leaders of the Palestinian resistance during the past months, Hamas downplayed the impact of these operations on the strength of the resistance, stressing that they will only increase the resistance's determination and steadfastness to continue the confrontation until the occupation is eliminated.

With regard to the ceasefire efforts and the prisoner exchange deal with the occupation, the movement stressed that it has made and continues to make great efforts to end the aggression and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The statement noted that it has dealt positively with all initiatives seeking to achieve a permanent cessation of aggression and the withdrawal of the occupation forces.

The movement held the US administration responsible for the continuation of crimes and genocide in Gaza, calling on Washington to abandon its biased position towards the occupation.

Hamas considered the occupation's expansion of its aggression to include Arab and Islamic countries as evidence of the danger that this entity poses to the security and stability of the region, calling for the need to deter this rogue entity, isolate it, boycott all attempts to integrate it into the Arab and Islamic environment, and reject normalizing relations with it.

The movement also called on Palestinians in the West Bank, Jerusalem, the occupied interior, and in refugee camps to escalate all forms of resistance, calling on the nation's forces and free people to engage in the "Al-Aqsa Flood" battle to gain the honor of defending Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The movement stressed the need to intensify solidarity activities with the Palestinian people in all arenas and demand an end to crimes against Gaza, while escalating boycott campaigns and pressuring countries and companies that support the occupation.

The movement addressed the toll of the aggression on the Gaza Strip during the past year, which resulted in the martyrdom of more than 41,000 people, and the injury of more than 96,000 others, most of whom were women and children, in addition to thousands of missing persons and detainees.

In the West Bank, the escalation of the Zionist aggression led to the martyrdom of 742 Palestinians, including 163 children, the injury of more than 6,250 people, and the arrest of about 11,000 Palestinians, according to official Palestinian data.

The Social Reform Society said: The Zionist war machine continues the crime of genocide that has been ongoing for a whole year against the defenseless Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and has extended to include the ongoing abuse of the people of the West Bank, and the ongoing desecration of the Holy City of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The society added, in a statement on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Battle of “Al-Aqsa Flood”, that “the sinful Zionist aggression on the Gaza Strip has left 41,870 martyrs in Gaza since October 7, 2023 AD until today, including 11,891 martyrs from children, 11,458 martyrs from women, and about 100,000 injured, and the assassination of thousands of educators, teachers, journalists, medical cadres and Palestinian scientific figures.”

The Reform Society pointed out that "the Zionist criminal machine did not stop at humans, but rather deliberately destroyed hundreds of hospitals, health centers, schools, universities, mosques, churches, government headquarters, archaeological and heritage sites, water wells, power stations, and infrastructure facilities, and pursued the displaced in their tents by bombing and burning them."

The statement mentioned that "the occupation dropped 85 thousand tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip, in a crime of genocide described with all its elements, the purpose of which is annihilation and nothing but annihilation."

The statement continued: "What is flowing in the Gaza Strip is the blood of our people who have been crying out to us for 365 days, around the clock, to provide aid with whatever each of us can from his position."

The Social Reform Society also confirmed that Kuwait has, as usual, and continues to do, its duty of supporting the Palestinian people, on both the official and civil levels, politically in international forums, and civilly through relief campaigns.

The statement added that this came as a commitment from us and our honorable country to the requirements of belonging to our homeland and nation, and with the lofty directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and preserve him, and his loyal Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him.

The statement clarified that "the suffering of the Palestinian Arab people began 106 years ago, as they spent 30 years under British colonialism, and 76 years under the Zionist occupation, and since that time their battle for freedom and living in peace and dignity began."

The statement of the Reform Society indicated that "the United Nations and its various institutions have issued more than 900 resolutions in favor of the Palestinian people during the past eight decades, and the "Israeli" occupation state refused to implement any of them, relying on the unjust American-Western "veto", which consecrates dealing with the occupation as a state above the law."

The statement held the Zionist occupation and its allies fully responsible for the continuation of this crime, covered by the international inability to stop it.

The Reform Society called on the international community, with its institutions and organizations, especially the legal ones, to exert more real and effective pressure and to intervene decisively with practical steps that oblige the occupying state to stop its crime against our people in the Gaza Strip and all of Palestine, in preparation for holding it accountable for the charge of carrying out genocide.

At the end of its statement, it saluted the steadfast, patient, and steadfast Palestinian people and their valiant resistance, which after a year of fighting continues to be a thorn in the throat of the enemy of the Arab and Islamic nation.

As Operation "Al-Aqsa Flood" enters its 366th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

Two horrific massacres

The Gaza Strip woke up, at dawn today, Sunday, to two horrific massacres committed by the "Israeli" occupation forces; as they bombed the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque and Ibn Rushd School, which were sheltering displaced persons in the middle of the Strip; resulting in the martyrdom of 24 people and the injury of 93 others so far.

The occupation advances in Jabalia

The Jabalia area in the northern Gaza Strip is witnessing an unprecedented aggression, as the occupation army announced today, Sunday, that its forces have tightened the siege on the area, amid growing fears of a deterioration in the humanitarian situation.

Earlier today, the occupation army issued orders to residents to head towards a humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip, despite warnings issued by Palestinian officials and the United Nations indicating that there is no safe place in the Strip. With the start of the aggression in the area, a large wave of displacement was observed from Jabalia camp amid continuous artillery shelling, according to the Al-Jazeera Net website.

Fierce battles

The Qassam Brigades and the resistance factions are engaged in fierce battles with the Zionist enemy forces in the axes of penetration north of the Gaza Strip.

The occupation destroyed 611 mosques in Gaza

The Palestinian Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs said in a statement: The "Israeli" occupation, during its ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip since a year, completely destroyed (611) mosques, while partially destroyed (214) mosques, completely destroyed (8) cemeteries, and violated a large number of others by attacking them, digging up their graves, and removing the bodies. It also targeted and destroyed (3) churches in Gaza City.

A female Zionist soldier was killed and 13 others were injured in a suicide shooting operation at the central station in occupied Beersheba.

Hebrew media reported that the victim in the Beersheba operation was a female soldier in the "Israeli" Border Guard, while the occupation army radio reported that the perpetrator of the operation was a Palestinian from the Negev.

According to the occupation army radio, the perpetrator of the Beersheba operation was able to stab a female Border Guard soldier, seize her weapon, and open fire on a number of settlers, wounding them, according to what was reported by the "Palestinian Media Center".

Abu Obeida: One of our heroes inside the occupied territories carried out The Beersheba operation

The military spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, blessed the double operation that took place at the central station in the city of Beersheba in southern occupied Palestine on Sunday afternoon, describing its perpetrator as "one of our heroes inside", according to the "Palestinian Media Center".

Abu Obeida said in a brief statement on his Telegram account on Sunday evening: “We congratulate the unique Beersheba operation carried out by one of our heroes from the occupied interior.”

He added: “Our confidence in the patriotism of our people in occupied Palestine in 1948 is firm and has not wavered, and we are certain that the youth of the interior are capable of creating the means to hurt the occupier and support their people in the afflicted Gaza in all possible ways.”

  86% of “Israelis” refuse to live in settlements adjacent to Gaza  

The results of an opinion poll published by the official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday showed that 86% of “Israelis” are not prepared to live in the settlements adjacent to the Gaza Strip after the end of the war waged by the Zionist entity on the Strip.

The poll indicated that only 14% of the participants expressed their willingness to think about living in those settlements, while the vast majority expressed their rejection of that, according to the “Anadolu” Agency.

Guterres: The war on Gaza continues to ravage the lives of Palestinians

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said today, Sunday: The "Israeli" war on Gaza, which began a year ago, continues to ravage the lives of Palestinians and inflicts severe human suffering on them, according to what was reported by the "Anadolu" agency.

Guterres expressed his solidarity with the victims of the war and their relatives.

He stated that the Lebanese people have also suffered from the suffering of the war, stressing the need to silence the weapons and stop the pain surrounding the region.

The book "Muslim Minorities in Asia and Australia" written in Arabic by the author Sayed Abdel Majeed Bakr is one of the solid scientific books that discusses the subject of Muslim minorities, as it is a reference for every researcher in the affairs of Muslim minorities in some countries of the world, especially those located in the continents of Asia and Australia.

Distinguished series

The book is part of a distinguished series that dealt with the conditions of Muslim minorities in the world, and it is the first part of the series written by the author, and it dealt with the conditions of Muslims in Asia and Australia in several chapters divided in a way that makes it easy for the reader to reach the minority he wants to read about and know its conditions.

Distinguished research

This book is research conducted by the author to identify the locations of Muslim minorities in non-Muslim majority countries, their problems and causes, and showing them to the public so that it is possible to imagine the extent of the suffering suffered by the members of the communities, and to provide them with assistance from Muslim majority countries.

Five Sections

The book is divided into 5 sections, including accurate information about Muslim minorities according to the continent and the country in which each minority is located, which are:

First: This chapter is titled "The Muslim Minority in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji", and it addresses the conditions and situations of Muslim minorities and how Islam spreads in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, covering living conditions, social customs, laws to which they are subject, and other important information.

Second: This chapter is titled "The Muslim Minority in East Asia", and it addresses the conditions and situations of Muslim minorities and how Islam spreads in Japan, South Korea, the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, East Turkestan and the Philippines.

Third: This chapter is titled "The Muslim Minority in Southeast Asia", and it addresses the conditions and situations of Muslim minorities and how Islam spreads in Kampuchea, Thailand, Burma and Singapore.

Fourth: This chapter is entitled "The Muslim Minority in South Asia", and it deals with the conditions and situations of Muslim minorities and the ways of the spread of Islam in India, Kashmir, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Fifth: This chapter is entitled "Muslims in the Soviet Union", and it deals with the conditions and situations of Muslim minorities and the ways of the spread of Islam in Siberia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Dagestan and Cyprus.