As Operation, "Al-Aqsa Flood" enters its 361st day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

Khan Yunis massacre.. 11 martyrs, including a woman and a child

In a new bombing, occupation aircraft targeted a tent sheltering displaced persons from the Zenoun family west of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the martyrdom of 11 civilians, including a woman and a child, and the injury of a number of others who were transferred to Nasser Hospital.

This massacre is part of a series of violent attacks launched by the occupation on various areas in the Strip.

23 martyrs in 4 massacres in 24 hours

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported the martyrdom of 23 citizens as a result of 4 massacres committed by the occupation army in the past 24 hours in Gaza.

The ministry confirmed in its statistical report that hospitals in Gaza dealt with 23 martyrs and 101 wounded.

It stated that the toll of the ongoing aggression on Gaza since October 7, 2023 has reached 41,638 martyrs and 96,460 wounded, indicating the extent of the destruction and genocide the Strip is being subjected to.

"Al-Qassam" targets the occupation forces

The Al-Qassam Brigades announced the destruction of a Zionist "Merkava" tank and two "D9" military bulldozers in the east of the Al-Fakhari area in Khan Yunis, using "Al-Yassin 105" shells.

The Brigades also targeted the occupation forces in the "Netzarim" axis with a number of "Rajum" missiles and heavy mortar shells, in a continuous escalation of the Palestinian resistance against the occupation.

"Hezbollah" denies allegations of the Zionist incursion into Lebanon

A Lebanese "Hezbollah" official denied the allegations of the occupation army about its forces infiltrating Lebanese territory or the occurrence of direct clashes between the two sides.

The party's media official, Muhammad Afif, confirmed that the allegations of the occupation forces are false, stressing the readiness of the party's fighters to confront any Zionist incursion attempt, according to what was reported by the "Al Jazeera Net" website.

Injuries and fires in "Tel Aviv" as a result of missiles from southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera channel quoted Hebrew media outlets as saying that a number of Zionists were moderately injured as a result of a missile attack targeting the greater "Tel Aviv" area, indicating that 10 ballistic missiles were launched from Lebanon towards "Tel Aviv".

For its part, the Zionist Fire Authority confirmed the outbreak of a fire near Kfar Saba, north of "Tel Aviv", as a result of a missile shell falling in the area.

In the same context, the occupation army stated that millions of "Israelis" took shelter in shelters after "Hezbollah" launched missiles from Lebanon.

Washington reinforces its forces in the Middle East

The United States announced the sending of "a few thousand" additional soldiers to the Middle East region to reinforce its defenses in light of the escalation of tensions after the occupation's assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of "Hezbollah", according to the "Palestinian Information Center".

This comes with the escalation of Zionist raids on southern Lebanon and the occupation's announcement of the start of a ground aggression on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Pentagon officials explained that these reinforcements will provide support to the American forces stationed in the region, which number 40,000 soldiers, with the aim of defending "Israel".

In the late eleventh century, the Islamic world witnessed one of its most challenging historical periods as Europe launched a crusade, aiming to control Jerusalem and the Islamic East. These campaigns began with a surprise invasion, quickly achieving their goals due to the weakness and division in the nation at the time. However, Muslims mobilized their forces, and a series of effective efforts led to the liberation of Jerusalem by the leader Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi.

In this article, we highlight the most significant stages that Muslims faced on their path to liberation:

1- The beginning of the Crusades and Jerusalem's fall:

The Crusades began after Pope Urban II's speech in 1095 AD, urging Europe to liberate Jerusalem. Antioch fell in 1098 AD, followed by Jerusalem on July 15, 1099, AD. The Crusaders committed brutal massacres, taking advantage of the weak and divided Islamic world.

2- Early reform and resistance efforts:

The Islamic nation started to resist the Crusaders, with Seljuk minister Nizam al-Mulk's reformist efforts standing out. He established the "Nizamiyya" schools, while Aq Sunqur restored order in Aleppo, preparing to confront the Crusaders.

3- Achievements of Imad al-Din Zangi:

Aq Sunqur's son Imad al-Din Zangi succeeded him, achieving significant victories over the Crusaders, including restoring the Kingdom of Edessa in 539 AH. Despite his military successes, Imad al-Din was martyred during the siege of Ja'bar Castle in 541 AH.

4- Nur al-Din Zangi and unity of efforts:

Nur al-Din Zangi united Islamic forces against the Crusaders, working to strengthen military power and eliminate the Fatimids in Egypt in 567 AH. This helped bolster the Muslim position against the Crusaders.

5- Saladin Al-Ayyubi and the Battle of Hattin:

Following Nur Al-Din's death, Saladin Al-Ayyubi united the Levant and prepared to liberate Jerusalem. In the Battle of Hattin on July 4, 1187 AD, he defeated the Crusader army, leading to the liberation of Palestinian cities.

6- Liberation of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa's restoration:

After several victories, Saladin besieged Jerusalem on Rajab 15, 583 AH, liberating it on Rajab 27, 583 AH, equivalent to October 2, 1187 AD. He focused on Al-Aqsa Mosque, removing Crusader elements and restoring Muslim control, holding the first Friday prayer post-liberation.

A medical source at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital reported the death of a mother, her husband and her two children, and the injury of a number of others. As a result of Israeli warplanes bombing the home of the Al-Adini family in the Al-Barakah area in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Targeting Al-Mawasi area

Three Palestinians were also killed and others were injured in an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle northwest of the city of Khan Yunis (south), according to Palestinian paramedics. Meanwhile, a Palestinian was killed and others were injured in an Israeli strike that targeted the Al-Mawasi area, which houses displaced people west of the city of Rafah. In the northern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian was killed and others were injured when an Israeli warplane bombed the Abu Jaafar School in the Al-Sultan neighborhood in the town of Beit Lahia, according to eyewitnesses.

 Intensified artillery shelling

The Israeli occupation army intensified its violent artillery shelling of the neighborhoods of Tal al-Hawa, al-Sabra and al-Zeitoun south of Gaza City, while its vehicles fired heavy machine guns around the university college and Street 8 to the south, according to a local source.

Eyewitnesses said that the army vehicles fired artillery shells north of al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip, coinciding with heavy gunfire, adding that the Israeli artillery fired illumination bombs east of al-Maghazi camp, coinciding with heavy gunfire from military vehicles west of al-Nuseirat camp.

Blowing up residential buildings

Violent explosions were heard north of the central governorate, resulting from the Israeli occupation army blowing up residential buildings and squares that had been evacuated of residents, while Israeli gunboats fired their shells towards the shores of Khan Yunis, while they fired towards Ezbet al-Bahr west of Rafah. The occupation army bombed another school housing displaced persons in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, hours after bombing Umm al-Fahm school, which houses displaced persons in the al-Sultan neighborhood in the same area.

A similar Israeli bombing targeted a house in the Saftawi area in northern Gaza on Sunday, also resulting in deaths and injuries, while 6 Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in the Nuseirat camp in the middle of the Strip on Sunday.

In a new toll announced on Sunday, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the death toll from the aggression that has been ongoing for about a year has risen to 41,595 martyrs and 96,251 injured.

UN warning

Meanwhile, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said on Sunday that the health and living conditions in the Gaza Strip are "inhumane."

The agency stated via the social media platform "X" that "mountains of waste are accumulating in the central areas of Gaza, while sewage is leaking into the streets."

It added: "Families have no choice but to live next to this accumulated waste, exposing them to foul odors and the risk of an imminent health disaster," calling for an immediate ceasefire.

American support

With American support, Israel has been waging a devastating war on Gaza since October 7, ignoring the UN Security Council resolution to stop it immediately, and the International Court of Justice’s orders to take measures to prevent acts of genocide and to improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The book entitled "Al-Aqsa and the Way to Save It" by Mr. Muhammad Ahmad Al-Rashed presents a comprehensive vision of the position of Islamic law towards the work of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and an accurate jurisprudential analysis of the issue of settlement with the Zionist enemy.

It sheds light on the legal foundations that justify the establishment of "Hamas". It confirms the hypothesis of jihad in Islam, reviewing the jurisprudential conditions related to peace with the enemy according to what the jurists have decided.

The book is an explicit call for Muslims to have a deeper understanding of the concept of jihad and its legitimacy, and a call to interact with the Palestinian issue from a clear legal perspective that reinforces the necessity of resistance and adherence to the land and holy sites.

Al-Rashed confirms several main axes in his book:

First: The obligation to jihad

The author begins by reviewing the legal evidence for the obligation of jihad, based on the Qur’anic verses and the Prophetic hadiths that urge fighting for the sake of Allah, most notably the Almighty’s saying: "And fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors" (Al-Baqarah: 190). He explains that all Islamic sects agree on the obligation of jihad and that this obligation is dropped from everyone if a group of Muslims performs it. He also discusses that the establishment of the "Hamas" movement comes within the framework of renewing this obligation and the legal commitment to defending the holy places.

Second: Conditions for peace with the enemy

The book comprehensively discusses the ruling on peace with the enemy, stressing that peace with the enemy must be according to specific conditions, not permanent, but temporary in a manner consistent with the public interest. Al-Rashed points out that current attempts at settlement with the Zionist entity do not adhere to these controls, which makes them subject to doubt and rejection from a legal perspective.

Third: The necessity of jihad and resistance

The book stresses the necessity of continuing jihad and resistance against the "Israeli" occupation, considering that the "Hamas" movement represents a fundamental pillar in this jihad.

He believes that "Hamas" plays a major role in reviving the meaning of jihad in the souls of Muslims and works to remind the nation of the importance of defending its sanctities and reclaiming its rights.

Fourth: The rights of Muslims and the duty of defense

The book discusses the Palestinian issue from a legal and political perspective, stressing that jihad is the legitimate means to restore stolen rights and preserve the Islamic identity. The author believes that the Zionist occupation always seeks to expand at the expense of Islamic lands; imposing on Muslims the duty of defense and resistance.

Fifth: Legal perspective

The book is not limited to the legal approach only, but also addresses the international legal dimension, indicating that the United Nations Charter recognizes states' right to defend themselves, confirming that self-defense is a legitimate right according to international law, and highlighting this aspect to confirm that the Palestinian resistance, represented by the Hamas movement, is a legitimate and legal jihad as well.

Sixth: The role of Hamas in reviving jihad

Al-Rashed devotes part of the book to highlighting the importance of Hamas in reviving Islamic jihad, considering that it is not just a military resistance movement, but rather part of the ongoing Islamic jihad process throughout history, emphasizing the importance of supporting this movement to complete its role in confronting the enemy.

Reliable jurisprudential sources:

Al-Rashed relied in his book on 3 main sources that reinforce his idea of jihad and resistance, which are:

1- "Jihad in the Path of God" by Dr. Abdullah Al-Qadri, a doctoral thesis discussing the provisions of jihad in Islamic law.

2- “Sharh Al-Seer” by Imam Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Shaibani, a book of jurisprudence dedicated to the rulings of jihad, with an explanation by Shams Al-A’immah Al-Sarakhsi.

 3- “The Effects of War in Islamic Jurisprudence” by Dr. Wahba Al-Zuhayli, dealing with the jurisprudential aspects related to war and defense.

At the beginning of the 359th day of the war on Gaza, Israeli aircraft bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut and other areas, including Tyre, while warnings of a large-scale war in the region have been repeated after the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.

Following the confirmation of Nasrallah's assassination, Hezbollah bombed a settlement east of occupied Jerusalem and Nahariya in the Galilee, and there is anticipation of a strong response from the party and perhaps from Iran as well.

While statements are being made about a possible Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Washington is looking into options to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East after Tel Aviv asked it to send additional forces in preparation for a possible Iranian response.

In the Gaza Strip, the occupation forces launched scattered night raids that left martyrs and wounded at dawn on Sunday.

Local sources indicated that at least three citizens were killed and several others were wounded in an Israeli bombing that targeted a residential apartment near the Al-Sha'biya intersection in the center of Gaza City.

A citizen was also killed at dawn today after the occupation bombed a house in the Jabalia camp.

Medical sources reported that a young man was killed and several others were injured after the Israeli occupation forces targeted the Abu Nasr family home in the Al-Alami area of ​​Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.

The number of martyrs in the Gaza Strip has risen since the start of the aggression on October 7 of last year to 41,586, most of whom are children, women, while the number of injuries has reached 96,210, in an incomplete toll, as thousands of victims are still under the rubble, and ambulance, and rescue teams cannot reach them.

As Operation "Al0Aqsa Flood" enters its 358th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

52 martyrs in Gaza in 4 massacres within 48 hours

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that the occupation committed four new massacres during the past 48 hours, leaving 52 martyrs and 118 wounded. It indicated that the death toll from the ongoing aggression on Gaza since October 7, 2023 has risen to 41,586 martyrs and 96,210 wounded.

Hamas leader denies reaching an agreement on prisoners

Basem Naim, a member of the Political Bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), denied what was reported by the Hebrew media regarding the movement's approval of a proposal to release all Zionist prisoners within three weeks in exchange for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of the occupation army from the Gaza Strip.

 In statements to Al Jazeera Net, Naim explained that Gershon Baskin, who was credited with this agreement, no longer has any role in the Israeli government or security apparatus. He pointed out that his role is limited to helping some families of prisoners in their efforts to reach an agreement to release their sons, after those families realized that Benjamin Netanyahu was obstructing any progress towards completing a swap deal.

"Hamas" calls for the protection of Al-Aqsa Mosque

The leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas", Mahmoud Mardawi, called on the Palestinian people to mobilize all energies to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque in the face of Zionist plans.

He stressed that the "Al-Aqsa Flood" battle came to defend the mosque, which is exposed to an increasing Judaization threat, especially with the approach of the Jewish holidays.

"Hezbollah" expands the scope of the bombing

The Lebanese "Hezbollah" expanded the scope of the bombing so that its missiles reached "Tel Aviv" and other areas in the middle of the occupied territories, while the occupation responded by bombing the Bekaa region and the southern suburb of Beirut.

The party announced the bombing of the "Ramat David" base and airport and the "Kabri" settlement.

Occupation summons 3 reserve battalions

The occupation army said in a statement today, Saturday, that it summoned 3 battalions of reserve forces to reinforce the defense of the central command amid the escalation of the conflict with Hezbollah and the readiness of a ground invasion of Lebanon, according to the Al Jazeera Net website.

The website quoted Channel 13 and the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper as saying that it was decided to recruit 3 reserve battalions in the central region after assessing the security situation for fear of escalation in the West Bank during the upcoming Jewish holidays.

UNRWA: Thousands of Lebanese and Syrians cross into Syria

The UNRWA Commissioner confirmed that more than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians crossed into Syria to escape the Israeli raids on Lebanon, according to the Al Jazeera Net website.

Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah

Hezbollah confirmed the assassination of its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in raids targeting the party's central command headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Hebrew sources reported that the occupation aircraft dropped 85 bunker-busting bombs to assassinate Nasrallah.

As Operation "Al-Aqsa Flood" enters its 357th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

"Al-Qassam" targets an engineering vehicle of the occupation east of Khan Yunis

The Al-Qassam Brigades announced today, Friday, the targeting of an engineering "Qadouh" accompanying a Zionist military force stationed east of Khan Yunis city, south of the Gaza Strip.

 Al-Qassam Brigades explained in a brief statement published on its official Telegram channel that its fighters targeted an engineering vehicle of the Qaddouh type with two “Yasin 105” anti-tank shells. The vehicle was accompanied by a group of soldiers from the engineering unit of the occupation army, who were present in the Sufa area east of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip.

Al-Qassam confirmed that there were direct injuries to the occupation soldiers who were near the vehicle.

It also announced the destruction of a Zionist Merkava 4 tank with a “Yassin 105” shell in the Sofa area east of Khan Yunis, noting that helicopters landed to evacuate the dead and wounded.

Netanyahu and Galant discuss the “Generals’ Plan” in Gaza

The occupation army radio reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant approved studying the operations that can be carried out in Gaza based on the “Generals’ Plan,” according to what was reported by the “Al Jazeera Net” website.

Leaks published by Hebrew and American media revealed that the plan includes a siege of the northern Gaza Strip, stopping humanitarian aid, and evacuating the population.

These media outlets quoted Netanyahu as saying during a closed session in the Knesset last Sunday that he was studying this “logical” plan.

A former Zionist military official also stated that the plan aims to force all Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip to leave and turn the area into a closed military zone, according to CNN.

Hamas calls on world leaders to withdraw from UN meeting during Netanyahu's speech

Member of Hamas's Political Bureau, Izzat al-Rishq, called on leaders to withdraw from the UN General Assembly meetings during the speech of the Zionist occupation government's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that withdrawal is the least they can do to express their rejection and condemnation of the war of extermination.

Ezzat al-Rishq wondered on Friday, “Hitler is addressing the UN General Assembly, is it reasonable that world leaders will listen to him?” Pointing out that “Netanyahu (Little Hitler) is the direct perpetrator of the genocide in Gaza, which has been ongoing for about a year,” and who has expanded his aggression and terrorism by committing daily massacres against civilians in Lebanon.

The movement's leader explained that Netanyahu killed more than 41,000 Palestinian civilian martyrs, including 17,000 children and about 200 infants, and destroyed hospitals, mosques and churches, and poured 83,000 tons of explosives on Gaza and the tents of the displaced there.

He stressed that Netanyahu continues his Nazi crime, disregarding and ignoring the UN Security Council resolution to stop it immediately, and ignoring the orders of the International Court of Justice, reassuring that the potential arrest warrant will have no effect due to the American, British and Western support for his crimes against humanity.

 He added that: “Human peace requires arresting Netanyahu and holding him accountable, not just boycotting his speech at the United Nations. He said that letting him address people indicates a loss of human sense and standing on the dark side of history that is being written now. This also means that they and their people are satisfied with the shame of listening to this monster who is devoid of humanity.”

Delegations of countries leave the General Assembly Hall as Netanyahu's speech begins

Anadolu Agency said: Delegations of many countries, including Turkey, left the UN General Assembly Hall today, Friday, in protest against the speech of the Zionist occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It added that a large part of the hall was empty during Netanyahu's speech.

General strike in Spain against the war of extermination in Palestine

Spain entered a 24-hour general strike today under the title “Against the genocide and occupation in Palestine”, at the call of more than 200 unions and non-governmental organizations, according to the Anadolu Agency.

The strike witnessed demonstrations in the capital Madrid and major cities such as Barcelona and Bilbao.

The unions and non-governmental organizations called on the Spanish government in their statements to immediately sever diplomatic, commercial and military relations with the occupying state.

  Thousands demonstrate in front of Netanyahu’s residence in protest against his crimes

 Thousands of activists, members of human rights and humanitarian organizations, and members of the Palestinian, Arab and Islamic communities demonstrated in protest against Netanyahu. The demonstrations took place in front of the residence of the Prime Minister of the occupation government, Benjamin Netanyahu, in New York City, USA. This came ahead of his speech scheduled for today, Friday, at the United Nations General Assembly, in protest against the ongoing crimes of the occupation against our Palestinian people.

Activists are scheduled to continue demonstrating in front of Netanyahu's residence throughout his stay in New York, in order to pressure the delegations participating in the General Assembly meetings to end the war as soon as possible, according to the Palestinian News Agency.

 As Operation, "Al-Aqsa Flood" enters its 356th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

Shelling of a school housing displaced persons in Jabalia

Medical sources reported that 15 Palestinians, including children and women, were killed and dozens were injured, including serious cases, as a result of the occupation targeting the Al-Faluja School in Jabalia camp with missile shelling.

4 massacres in one day

During the past 24 hours, the occupation committed 4 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, where 39 martyrs and 86 wounded arrived at hospitals.

According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, the total number of martyrs since the beginning of the aggression on October 7 has risen to 41,534 martyrs, while the number of injuries reached 96,092.

"Al-Qassam" shells enemy gatherings in Khan Yunis

The "Al-Qassam Brigades" announced today, Thursday, that it shelled enemy gatherings east of Khan Yunis city using heavy mortar shells.

World Bank: Poverty and inflation are destroying Gaza

The World Bank confirmed that all residents of the Gaza Strip suffer from poverty, as the rate reached 100%, while the inflation rate exceeded 250%.

This comes in light of the siege and the Zionist war that has been ongoing for nearly a year, which has led to the displacement of about two million people.

The bank stated that the Palestinian territories witnessed a 35% decrease in real GDP in the first quarter of 2024, which is "the largest ever".

The occupation army withdraws from Jenin  

The occupation army withdrew today, Thursday, after an 18-hour military operation in the city of Jenin and its camp in the northern West Bank.

The operation caused great damage to the infrastructure, as major roads were destroyed as a result of the bulldozing operations.

 “Israel’s” expansion will lead to its demise, similar to Hitler’s

Abdul Hadi Awang, head of the Malaysian Islamic Party, said: “Israel’s” expansion through aggression against other regions will lead to its demise, just as happened to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

This came in an interview with the “Anatolia” agency, where he stressed that the injustice that Palestine is being subjected to is a result of the fall of the Caliphate and the continuation of Western colonialism.

Lebanon faces a large displacement due to the Zionist aggression

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi announced that the number of officially registered Lebanese refugees has reached 70,100, distributed across 533 shelters.

This comes amid the ongoing Zionist aggression on Lebanon, which is the most violent since last October.

Mikati denies signing a ceasefire agreement

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati denied signing a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

This came in response to media reports that he had signed an agreement brokered by US envoy Amos Hochstein, stressing that the point is in Israel's commitment to implementing international resolutions.

"Human Rights Watch" calls for halting arms sales to the Zionist entity

"Human Rights Watch" called for halting arms sales to the Zionist entity, in light of its ongoing raids on Lebanon, which have killed hundreds and injured thousands.

Zionist warnings against traveling to 15 countries

The Zionist National Security Agency issued a severe warning to "Israelis" against traveling to 15 countries, due to the increasing danger to their lives.

Hebrew media revealed that according to the "Military Aid Society" affiliated with the occupation army, "there is a grave danger to any "Israeli" if he thinks of traveling to the Sinai Peninsula, which is a popular tourist destination among "Israelis".

US bill to stop $20 billion arms deal to occupation US Senator Bernie Sanders announced that he has submitted a bill to prevent the sale of offensive weapons to the occupation worth more than $20 billion, stressing that the continued sending of weapons to the extremist “Israeli” government is “immoral and illegal,” according to the Quds Press Agency.

Social Reform Society: We continue our work to serve the community and perform our national duty

The Social Reform Society categorically denies what was claimed by a tweeter regarding the removal of its signboard, stressing the continuation of its work and tireless activity in serving the community and achieving the general goals of Kuwaiti society and enhancing the nation's immunity and strength, in accordance with the laws and regulations.

The society renews its thanks and appreciation to the political leadership that has always sponsored its activities and provided it with all support and assistance to help it serve the community, which is an authentic Kuwaiti national behavior, whose basis is in the Kuwaiti values ​​and traditions that our fathers and grandfathers were keen on, and it is also an ongoing and wise policy of our leadership and government that always appreciates and supports national social initiatives, which is what was achieved with the society at all stages.

On this occasion, the association calls on those who seek to incite against public benefit associations that are committed to laws and regulations, and that provide great national work for the community, to desist and stop this as it is a negative behavior that seeks in vain to disrupt useful and fruitful social work.

Allah Almighty said: {As for the foam, it vanishes as scum, but that which benefits people remains on the earth} (Al-Ra`d, verse 17).

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Alhyat Charity: Distributing more than 7 thousand tons of dates within the "Even with Half a Date" project

As part of its charitable and humanitarian efforts, the Secretary of the Alhyat Charity, Director of the "Even with Half a Date" project, Dr. Khaled Al-Shatti, announced the success of the project in shipping and distributing 7619 tons of dates to the displaced and needy in several countries, including 150 tons distributed to the displaced in Gaza.

He added: Given the importance of dates in alleviating the suffering of obtaining food and the ease of carrying, storing and distributing it, Life Charity Association is launching a new campaign this month to urge those with white hands to support the project by donating dates from the charity and zakat of date farms, or donating to buy dates. You can contribute any amount or the cost of a truck or a ton of dates, stressing that Life Charity Association is keen to clean, press and package dates using the latest packaging methods, and ship them outside Kuwait; to alleviate the suffering of our needy brothers, in cooperation with charitable organizations licensed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Al-Shatti explained that the goals of the “Even with Half a Date” project include contributing to solving the problem of food shortages in many countries, supporting urgent relief efforts in the event of disasters by providing food to those affected, saving children from severe anemia due to food shortages, alleviating the suffering of poor and needy families by providing dates in homes, and facilitating the search for those eligible for date zakat for farmers. He concluded by calling on the generous people of Kuwait to support the “Even with Half a Date” project by donating on the association’s website alhyat.org, or the hotline 1844455, reminding them of the hadith of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace: “Beware of the Fire, even with half a date.”

Agreement between Mercy International and UNHCR to support displaced people in Afghanistan

Last Tuesday, at its headquarters, Mercy International signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to support displaced families in Afghanistan.

Strategic Partnership

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercy International Yahya Suleiman Al-Aqili expressed his welcome to this important partnership, noting that its main goal is to enable affected families to face life's challenges and live with dignity, while providing them with hope to endure.

Al-Aqili stressed that this agreement represents a necessary step towards finding sustainable solutions to the problems facing these families.

In his speech during the signing ceremony, Al-Aqili praised the pioneering humanitarian role played by the State of Kuwait; leadership, government and people, until it became at the forefront of countries supporting charitable and humanitarian work worldwide.

He explained that the wise leadership, represented by His Highness the Amir of the country, and His Highness the Crown Prince, may God protect them, have given charitable work their special attention, and have been keen to support and protect it in light of regional and international challenges and changes, through the effective role of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Social Affairs, and the Kuwaiti society with its giving, help and support for the sustainability of Kuwait's charitable work that helps the needy around the world.

Al-Aqili touched on the importance of signing this agreement in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which requires concerted efforts to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable groups.

He pointed out that statistics show that more than 28 million people in Afghanistan need humanitarian assistance, with 3.5 million people internally displaced; which highlights the size of the crisis that particularly affects women and children.

Al-Aqili added that this agreement is the fourth of its kind between the International Mercy Association and the High Commissioner.

He explained that the International Mercy Association is based on the concept of partnership with international, local and regional institutions based on two basic principles; the first is cooperation in righteousness and piety as our Lord Almighty commanded in His saying: (And cooperate in righteousness and piety) (Al-Ma'idah: 2), and this cooperation is the realization of this great meaning in the Book of Allah Almighty, and the second is that partnership in charitable work is a strategic choice for the International Mercy Association whether at the local, regional, Islamic and international levels.

He added: The association has several partnerships in each of these axes. At the local level, Mercy has many partnerships with Kuwaiti charitable associations, and at the regional level, partnerships with Qatar Charity and the King Salman Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and at the Islamic level, the association has partnerships with the Islamic Development Bank that exceeded $40 million in reconstruction projects in the Gaza Strip and Palestine, and had a great impact on those who deserve it, in addition to its international partnerships with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Al-Aqili praised the mutual trust between Kuwaiti charitable institutions and international institutions, stressing that such partnerships embody the high level of professionalism enjoyed by Kuwaiti charitable societies in managing humanitarian projects.

He pointed out that the International Mercy Society enjoys a close and continuous relationship with the state's ministries, bodies, and humanitarian agencies of the United Nations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; as it is the body most specialized in the issues of displaced persons and refugees in the world.

He stressed that this close relationship extends over many years of work and joint cooperation in supporting urgent humanitarian issues around the world, and is based on mutual respect and trust, and achieving common humanitarian and charitable goals; in accordance with the fixed principle of the International Mercy Society; which is to provide the most beneficial to the neediest, and in light of its current strategy (2025 - 2022 AD) based on maximizing the impact according to the slogan "An impact that remains".

At the end of his statement, Al-Aqili expressed his hopes that this agreement will achieve its goals of alleviating the suffering of the brotherly Afghan people, asking God Almighty to crown the various humanitarian efforts with success and guidance.

A glimmer of hope

In turn, the representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kuwait, Nisreen Rabiaan, said: This agreement enhances the renewed cooperation between the Commission and the International Mercy Association.

She explained that the International Mercy Association had previously supported the Zakat cash support program for Syrian refugees in Jordan, and shelter programs for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, and today it continues to support the cash assistance program of the “UNHCR Zakat Fund”; as this contribution will be allocated to provide and ensure that the concerned persons throughout Afghanistan are provided with cash assistance to enhance their access to basic needs through Zakat funds; which will benefit more than 250 families.

Rabian indicated that the Commission is working to distribute 100% of Zakat funds without deducting any operating expenses, in line with the religious fatwas issued in this regard.

She explained that statistics for the year 2024 indicate that about 24 million people in Afghanistan will need humanitarian assistance, and that more than 87% of them suffer from food insecurity.

She stated that at least one million children will be at risk of acute malnutrition, and for the rest of this year, economic instability and increased humanitarian needs are expected to continue, as a result of secondary displacement and climate change.

In conclusion, she indicated that this cooperation with the International Mercy Association reflects the keenness of the UNHCR to continue the partnership with charitable organizations in Kuwait, and the Commission looks forward to this agreement being a ray of hope for the lives of refugees and providing decent and sustainable livelihoods to help them build a better future.

Namaa Charity implemented a relief program for those affected by floods in Niger

As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts, Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, announced the implementation of urgent relief for those affected by floods in Niger.

In a statement by the Head of the Financial Resources and Development Sector at Namaa Charity, Walid Al-Bassam, he confirmed that the campaign included the distribution of food baskets and sacrifices to more than 400 families; equivalent to more than 2,000 people.

Al-Bassam explained, in a statement, that this initiative comes in response to the tragic conditions suffered by the population due to the floods, and in confirmation of Namaa's commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters and alleviating their suffering, noting that Namaa Charity is always keen to take urgent action in such humanitarian crises, by providing basic aid that contributes to improving the conditions of those affected and meeting their immediate needs; Namaa Charity distributed food baskets to 230 families, while it distributed meat and sacrifices to 175 families.

Al-Bassam explained that Namaa Charity relief teams are working in close coordination with local authorities in Niger to ensure that aid reaches the most needy families, and to ensure that the largest possible number of affected people benefit.

Al-Bassam added: We at Namaa Charity take upon ourselves the responsibility of supporting affected peoples around the world, and we are keen to ensure that our response is quick and effective, based on the principles of humanity and solidarity, and we look forward to continuing our efforts in providing relief and assistance to families affected by the floods in Niger and other affected areas.

Al-Bassam said: According to official statistics, the severe floods that hit West Africa have displaced about 950,000 people and disrupted education at the beginning of the new school year. According to Save the Children, hundreds of thousands of displaced children are facing the risk of disease and hunger due to the destruction of crops and the disruption of education, as schools have become crowded with families displaced or affected by the floods. He indicated that more than 649,000 people have been displaced in Niger, 225,000 in Nigeria, and 73,000 in Mali. At the end of his statement, Al-Bassam called on the Kuwaiti and international community to continue supporting these humanitarian efforts, stressing that such campaigns can only be achieved by the solidarity of everyone, from charitable organizations and individuals, to ensure the continued flow of aid to those in need, and to confront humanitarian crises in an effective and sustainable manner.

As Operation, "Al-Aqsa Flood" enters its 355th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out airstrikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

The death toll in Gaza rises

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced today, Wednesday, that the death toll from the ongoing aggression on the Strip since October 7 has risen to 41,495 martyrs and 96,006 wounded.

The ministry confirmed in its statistical report for the 355th day of the aggression that the occupation committed 4 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, as 28 martyrs and 85 wounded arrived at hospitals during the past 24 hours.

Halting procedures for receiving the bodies of 88 martyrs from the occupation

Gaza Strip hospitals announced today, Wednesday, the halting of procedures for receiving the bodies of 88 martyrs from the occupation, due to the lack of information about their owners.

They explained in a press statement that the bodies were received without any data indicating knowledge of their owners or the places where they were recovered.

The Ministry of Health called on the Red Cross to carry out its duties in accordance with the applicable international protocol regarding the receipt and delivery of bodies, while providing accurate details about each body, including names, ages, and the areas from which they were taken.

Hiding the data of martyrs is an international legal crime

The Government Media Office in Gaza indicated that the "Israeli" occupation army has violated the dignity of 88 bodies of martyrs, insisting on concealing their data in a clear international legal crime.

In a press statement, the office condemned this inhumane step, as the occupation sent the bodies in a special container to the Gaza Strip without supervision from any official body, and without disclosing details related to the victims.

They stressed that the occupation has refused to disclose the names of the martyrs or information about their ages or the places from which they were killed and kidnapped, which led the Palestinian Ministry of Health to stop the procedures for receiving the container until the necessary data is completed.

They explained that this new crime comes as an addition to a series of clear humanitarian violations, which contradict international law and international agreements that respect the dignity of the bodies of martyrs. It also comes within the framework of the genocide crime committed by the "Israeli" occupation against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip for a whole year, without any deterrent from the international community, and with the cover of the American administration and some European countries. This crime has been repeated several times during the war of extermination, as the occupation has dug up thousands of graves and stolen hundreds of bodies in the governorates of Gaza, the North, Khan Yunis, and Rafah.

The occupation storms Jenin and besieges two hospitals

The occupation forces stormed the city of Jenin and its camp today, Wednesday, and besieged two hospitals there.

Palestinian sources reported that a large number of military vehicles stormed the city from the direction of the Jalameh military checkpoint, and began besieging both Jenin Governmental Hospital and Ibn Sina Hospital, and searched ambulances at Jenin Governmental Hospital.

In return, the resistance fighters confronted the occupation forces and engaged in armed clashes.

Al-Qassam Brigades said that its fighters are engaging in armed clashes with machine guns with a Zionist force in the Al-Samran neighborhood in the Jenin camp in the northern West Bank.

The resistance shells the occupation in Netzarim

The Al-Qassam Brigades announced today, Wednesday, that it, in cooperation with the Al-Quds Brigades, bombed an engineering site north of Netzarim with heavy mortar shells.

Zionist escalation in Lebanon

The occupation army radio said that the air force attacked about 150 targets in Lebanon since this morning, where the army targeted a town in Mount Lebanon, north of Beirut, for the first time, according to what was reported by the Al-Jazeera Net website.

The army confirmed carrying out several raids targeting weapons depots belonging to Hezbollah, while the party continued to target areas inside the occupied interior, where it targeted Tel Aviv with a ballistic missile for the first time since the start of the mutual shelling on October 8.

The party said that the missile, of the “Qader 1” type, targeted the headquarters of the Israeli foreign intelligence agency (Mossad) in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.