Sri Lanka lost one of the figures of Islamic advocacy and thought last Friday, March 29, 2024. God destined for him a blessed ending in the blessed month, as the deceased spent his life for the sake of the Islamic religion.

Professor Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim Hassan Lebbe died last Friday, March 29. We ask God to have mercy on him and grant him paradise.

The Sri Lankan Muslim community in the State of Kuwait, in coordination with the Islamic Cooperation Office of the Social Reform Society, held a condolence reception for the Sheikh on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Society’s office, during which Professor  Agar Muhammad, Rector of Islamic university of Naleemiah in Sri Lanka, the guest of the community in the last ten days of Ramadan, gave a speech about the deceased.

Born in 1937 in Uyanwatte, Sheikh Ibrahim began his education at the village school and later joined Maharagama Ghafooriya Arabic College. He established ties with the Sri Lanka Jamaathe Islami.

• He joined the teaching profession under the ministry of Education and studied Arabic under Professor S.A. Imam at the University of Peradeniya.
• After his degree results, he was appointed as a lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Civilization at the University of Kelaniya and then at the University of Peradeniya.
• Sheikh Ibrahim joined the Sri Lanka Jamaat-e-Islami in 1957 and was appointed its General Secretary in 1958. He held several important positions in Jamaat, including the Ameer of the Jamaath from 1976 to 1982.
• After retirement, he held the position of deputy Ameer and dedicated himself to establishing two important educational institutions.
• Sheikh Ibrahim is a founder member of the International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) and acted as the student counsellor of the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship program in Sri Lanka.
• He held the post of Vice President of the All Ceylon Jamiatul Ulema, the umbrella organization of Muslim theologians in the country.
• He contributed to university and national education curricula related to Islam and Islamic Civilization and served as the chief examiner for these subjects for the G.C.E. Advanced Level and Ordinary Level examinations conducted by the Department of Examinations under the Ministry of Education.
• He was a pioneer in the Islamic religious education sector in Sri Lanka, leading to the establishment of institutions such as Madampe Islahiya Arabic College, Puttalam Islaahiya Ladies College, and Tanweer Academy.
• He established the Serendib Institute for Research and Development (SIRD) and served as its head for several years.
• He was the Chief Editor of the monthly publication of the Jamaat 'Al Hasanath' and spearheaded the formation of an umbrella organization of the Muslim civil society organizations named Ittihadul Muslimeen.
• Despite his long involvement with the Jamaat-e-Islami, he never accepted any remuneration for his services.
• Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim Hassan Lebbe died last Friday, March 29.

Al-Mujtama Magazine expresses its sadness and condolences for the deceased, and we ask Allah to have mercy on him and grant him the highest paradise.

As Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” enters its 178th day, while the Palestinian resistance continues to confront enemy forces, the Zionist occupation continues to commit the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Targeting “Eilat”

The occupation army announced, at dawn on Monday, that a building in the city of Eilat, south of the occupied territories, was damaged in a drone attack.

A statement by the occupation army said, “One of the buildings was slightly damaged in a drone attack in Eilat, but there were no casualties in the incident,” according to what was reported by Hebrew media.

The occupation army added that its soldiers identified “a suspicious air target that entered Israeli territory from the east and landed in the Gulf of Eilat (Aqaba) area.”

Hebrew media reported that a drone targeted a “naval base in Eilat,” according to the Palestinian Information Center.

Meanwhile, the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” claimed responsibility for the attack, in a statement.

“Al-Shifa Medical” Massacre

Medical sources reported that hundreds of bodies of martyrs were found in Al-Shifa Medical Complex and in the streets and roads surrounding it, west of Gaza City.

The sources confirmed that the buildings of the Al-Shifa Complex were burned and completely out of service, noting that the extent of the destruction in the complex and surrounding buildings was very large.

The occupation forces withdrew completely from the Shifa complex at dawn on Monday after a two-week operation during which the occupation forces launched a massive attack on the complex and its surrounding areas.

The government media office in Gaza said, in a press statement: The “Israeli” occupation army committed crimes of destroying, burning, and targeting 1,050 homes in the vicinity of the Shifa Medical Complex, killing more than 400 martyrs, and arresting and torturing hundreds of patients, displaced people, and medical staff inside and around the complex.

The Gaza Civil Defense spokesman indicated that the majority of the bodies were decomposed, and some were skeletons, as a result of being burned inside the Al-Shifa Complex.

While the occupation forces admitted that they killed 200 Palestinians, arrested 500 others, and detained about 900 people and subjected them to investigation during their storming of the Shifa Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza appealed to all international and international institutions and the international community to make efforts to restart Nasser Hospital and provide protection to health institutions.

They also said that the absence of Nasser Hospital from service is   a severe blow to the health service, which has shrunk to its lowest levels and deprives patients of access to therapeutic services, especially after the loss of the bulk of services in the northern Gaza Strip.

For its part, the Islamic Resistance Movement “Hamas” said that the horrific crime that unfolded on Monday morning, after the occupation army withdrew from the “Al-Shifa” complex and its surroundings in Gaza, “confirms the nature of this fascist entity rogue from the values of civilization and humanity.”

In a statement, Hamas held “the American administration and President Biden personally fully responsible for the crimes, massacres, and systematic destruction of civilian life in the Gaza Strip that have occurred and are occurring.”

Hamas pointed out that at the top of that is “the health sector and hospitals, which is done with American weapons, and all forms of military and political support and assistance.”

They stressed that the extent of the destruction and killing in which the enemy excels. This does not mean achieving any victory over the will of our people as they cling to their land and identity. This barbaric attack on the Gaza Strip once again confirms the reality of what the enemy seeks to push our people to emigrate from their land in implementation of his plans to liquidate the Palestinian cause.

The movement called on the international community and the United Nations to “condemn this terrible crime committed by the criminal Zionist enemy against the Al-Shifa Complex, its surroundings, and the citizens therein, and we call on them to take immediate action to enter Gaza City and see the extent of the crime to which it was subjected.”

It also called on “international judicial bodies, especially the International Criminal Court, to begin actual procedures to investigate the crimes and atrocities that occurred in the Al-Shifa Medical Complex and its surroundings... and to implement their assigned mission to hold the leaders of this entity accountable and bring them to justice.”

Failed infiltration into Gaza

 The Home Front in the Gaza Strip revealed the infiltration of officers and soldiers from the General Intelligence Service in Ramallah on an official mission under direct orders from the Palestinian General Intelligence Service's head, Major General Majid Faraj, in what it described as an intelligence operation.

The Front confirmed that the security services in Gaza dealt with these elements, arresting 10 of them and foiling the plan for which they came.

She said that their goal was to create a state of confusion and chaos among the ranks of the home front, and that they infiltrated with security from the Israeli Shin Bet and the enemy army after an agreement was reached between the two parties in their meeting in one of the Arab capitals last week.

Hamas stressed that “everyone who dares to play in a square that only serves the occupation will be struck with an iron fist.”

New Death Toll from the Occupation army

The number of soldiers and officers killed by the Palestinian resistance has risen since the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

The occupation army said that a soldier from the 77th Battalion, named Nadav Cohen, who held the rank of sergeant, was killed in the battles of the Gaza Strip during the last hours, thus bringing the number of deaths in the occupation army since October 7 to 600 soldiers and officers.

Of these, 264 were killed since the start of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip in late October.

• Operation "Al-Aqsa Flood" has reached its 177th day, resulting in 598 deaths, 3,176 injuries, and over 6,900 wounded.
• The "Qassam Brigades" have killed hundreds of soldiers and captured about 250 Zionists since October 7.
• The Brigades destroyed enemy soldiers and vehicles near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City with mortar shells.
• A Zionist soldier was sniped near the Shifa Medical Complex, wounding him directly.
• The government media office in Gaza condemned the new massacre, bombing tents and displaced people inside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
• The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) condemned the Biden administration's arms shipments to the Zionist entity and called for a complete ban on weapon supply to the Zionist entity.

Current Situation

As Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” reaches its 177th day, the Palestinian resistance continues to be preventing against the Zionist occupation within the Gaza Strip. The occupation forces are committing acts of genocide inside the area.

Casualties and Destruction

So far, Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” has resulted inside the deaths of 598 officials and infantrymen, with over three,176 others injured. More than 6,900 humans were wounded, and loads of motors were destroyed. The occupation army keeps bombing enemy positions and settlements across the Gaza Strip.

Resistance Efforts

Since October 7, the “Qassam Brigades” have killed hundreds of squaddies and captured about 250 Zionists. They have launched missile attacks on various places, including Ben Gurion Airport, Ashkelon, and Ashdod, in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites.

Recent Operations

The “Al-Qassam Brigades” lately focused a Zionist tank and shot down its crew. They had been accomplishing fierce clashes with enemy forces and feature correctly destroyed enemy soldiers and automobiles in Gaza City.

New Developments

Recently, the occupation bombed tents for journalists and displaced people inner Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, resulting in casualties. The international network is being urged to condemn these actions and placed pressure on the profession to forestall the violence.

International Response

Hamas has condemned the USA administration's approval of new arms shipments to the Zionist entity, accusing them of helping the occupation's brutal  acts against Palestinians. They are calling for a ban on arms deliver to the occupation and responsibility for their crimes.

Israeli Admissions

Israeli leaders have admitted to disasters in returning prisoners and feature known as for new elections. Israel is going through challenges at the battlefield and in the political and global area.

Overall, the situation in Gaza remains tense, with ongoing resistance efforts against the occupation forces.

Source: Al-Mujtama

Field Developments

On the 176th day of the Israeli Genocide War on Gaza, the Ministry of Health mentioned 8 massacres in 24 hours, resulting in 82 deaths and 90 accidents. The general range of casualties since October is now 32,705 deaths and seventy-five, a hundred ninety accidents.

On the Field

Israeli warplanes bombed the Wadi Gaza Bridge and focused Palestinians in Abasan al-Kabira and Khan Yunis. Israeli artillery additionally attacked Khan Yunis.

The Al-Qassam Brigades and Al-Quds Brigades engaged in clashes with Israeli forces, concentrated on military vehicles and a tank.

Medical Situation

The Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City has been below siege for 13 days. The Israeli navy destroyed homes close to the hospital, trapping civilians inside.

Israeli Actions

The Israeli navy admitted to killing two Palestinians and burying their our bodies with a bulldozer. The UNICEF spokesperson criticized Israel for limiting useful resource to Gaza.

Humanitarian Crisis

The World Health Organization highlighted the pressing want to evacuate 9,000 patients for treatment abroad. Only 10 hospitals are working in Gaza, leaving heaps without proper healthcare.

West Bank

455 Palestinians had been killed by using Israeli forces in the West Bank on the grounds that October, which includes 117 youngsters. A boy from Qabatiya died from injuries sustained at some point of an Israeli army raid.

Land Day

Palestinians honored the forty eighth anniversary of Land Day with marches and occasions in Sakhnin and Deir Hanna.

Lebanon

UN truce video display units were injured in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah attacked Israeli military web sites. The Israeli army retaliated by using bombing Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Negotiations Developments

Hey there! So, some massive information on the truce talks among Hamas and Israel - they may be set to renew in Cairo the following day. A delegation from Israel, which includes some critical representatives, can be heading there to talk about the exchange cope with Hamas. The families of Israeli prisoners in Gaza aren't glad about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him the primary obstacle to seeing their kids. They even stated they want him out of the office!

There turned into a large protest march in Tel Aviv demanding early elections, too. Things are honestly heating up!

Three-Way Meeting

Over in Cairo, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, and France were given together and pointed out the ceasefire in Gaza. They all agreed that the international network needs to treat the Palestinian humans higher on the subject of human rights. Jordan's overseas minister called for sanctions on Israel to forestall the aggression in Gaza, even as France is running on a two-state solution initiative within the Security Council. They're all about reaching peace and ensuring everybody is at the identical web page.

• ICJ orders Israel to ensure food entry to prevent famine spread.
• Israel continues hospital raids.
• Israeli forces killed 71 Palestinians and wounded 112 in air and artillery strikes.
• Israel's raid into al-Shifa hospital destroyed more buildings.
• 102 Palestinians detained from Gaza released.
• Israel admits eight soldiers wounded in 24 hours.
• ICJ orders new provisional measures in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
• Bayan Abu Sultan, feared missing since March 19, confirms her life.
• Israeli strikes kill at least 40 Syrian soldiers and Hezbollah fighters.
• UN special rapporteur for Palestine believes Israel is committing genocide.
• One Palestinian teenager wounded in al-Fawwar refugee camp.

The Palestinian health ministry reported that 71 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, with 112 others wounded. Israeli forces continued their raid on al-Shifa Hospital for the 12th day, burning and demolishing several buildings. Medical sources said that Israeli forces continue to hold 160 Palestinians, including medical staff, in the Human Development building in the al-Shifa complex.

In Deir al-Balah, Israeli warships opened fire at Palestinian homes on the beachfront. In Al-Maghazi refugee camp, an Israeli strike on the Mousa family home killed six people, including both parents and four children, wounding several of their neighbors. In Khan Younis, Israeli strikes killed 12 Palestinians, while a nurse was reported killed by Israeli troops at the Nasser hospital. In Rafah, Israeli strikes on the east and center of the city killed at least 12 Palestinians, including children.

The Israeli army released 102 Palestinians who were detained from the Gaza Strip and held in Israeli custody for several days and weeks. Nine of the released are paramedics who worked for the society and who were detained for 46 days. Three of the released were taken to some of the few remaining operating hospitals in Gaza to be treated from the effects of torture. Palestinian journalists Bayan Abu Sultan posted on social media for the first time in 12 days, saying she survived.

Kuwaiti Academics:  Kuwait Education Reform Faces Challenges  

National Assembly's Education Committee

In Kuwait, the Education, Culture and Guidance Affairs Committee in the National Assembly is working hard to improve the quality of education. They believe that it is crucial to involve experts from official authorities and civil society in creating a plan for education development. By listening to feedback and suggestions, they hope to come up with a vision to enhance education in the country.

Conference on Education Challenges

Recently, the committee organized a conference called “Challenges of Education in Kuwait and Ways to Advance It” to discuss the issues facing education in the country. They met with representatives from the Ministries of Education and Higher Education, as well as the University, to gather insights and ideas on how to improve the education system.

Committee's Vision for Education

Preparations for National Assembly Session

Representative Hamad Al-Olayan explained that the conference was part of the committee's preparations for an upcoming session in the National Assembly. They want to discuss education issues and related laws to make positive changes in the education sector.

Importance of Educational Leaders' Participation

It is crucial for educational leaders to be involved in these discussions and events. The committee values the input of government and private educational bodies in finding solutions to improve education in Kuwait.

Recording and Considering Proposals

Representative Fahd Al Masoud emphasized the importance of listening to specialists in higher education and considering their proposals to enhance the educational process. The committee is committed to recording and taking into account all suggestions put forward.

Interaction with Specialists

Member Al-Hajri highlighted the importance of interacting with specialists and receiving feedback to improve education. He believes that by learning from the experiences of other countries, Kuwait can make significant progress in education reform.

Call for Initiatives and Studies

Dr. Jassim Al-Ali from the Ministry of Higher Education encouraged individuals with initiatives, documents, and studies to submit them to the Ministry. He emphasized that everyone's ideas and initiatives are welcome, as collaboration is key to improving education in Kuwait.

The Launch of the sixth “Family and Companions Forum” Activities  

Exploring Jerusalem's significance

The sixth “Family and Friends Forum” kicked off under the theme “Jerusalem in the Lives of Family and Companions” at the Kuwaiti Writers Association. Dr. Abdul Mohsen Al-Jarallah Al-Kharafi, President of the Family and Companions Foundation, and Hamidi Hamoud Al-Mutairi, Secretary-General of the Kuwaiti Writers Association, were present. Sheikhs and writers like Awad Al-Zayed, Talal Musaed Al-Amer, and Dr. Issa Al-Qayoumi discussed the history of Palestine and Jerusalem and its importance in Arabic poetry.

Opening speech

Dr. Abdul Mohsen Al-Jarallah Al-Kharafi emphasized the significance of love for family and companions, especially when combined with the mention of Jerusalem. He prayed for the liberation of Jerusalem and victory for the faithful in Palestine and other Muslim countries.

Kuwaiti Politicians: National Unity Is a Red Line

Protecting National Unity is Priority

A citizen was arrested in Kuwait for “harming national unity” and referred to the Public Prosecution. The Ministry of Interior will take legal action against anyone who threatens national unity through media or social media, in line with the National Unity Law.

Preserving stability and unity

Prominent figures praised the enforcement of the National Unity Law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability and unity in Kuwaiti society. The authorities are firm in dealing with any attempts to disrupt national stability or incite hatred or discrimination.

“Balad Al-Khair” Brings Joy to Orphaned Children

The “Balad Al-Khair” Association has organized a special event to bring happiness to orphaned children at Dar Al-Khalidiya in Kuwait. This event is part of their efforts to support vulnerable groups both in Kuwait and beyond.

Director's Message

Othman Al-Thuwaini, Director of the Bilad Al-Khair Association, shared that they are dedicated to caring for orphaned children to make them happy and bring smiles to their faces. During Ramadan, they launched a charitable event to support orphans in and outside Kuwait.

Supporting Orphans

Al-Thuwaini emphasized the importance of caring for orphans, as it is a form of goodness encouraged by Prophet Muhammad. The Orphan Support Fund has been established to aid orphaned children who have lost their primary source of support.

New Massacres

On the 169th day of the aggression towards Gaza, a new tragedy spread out because the Israeli forces devoted a bloodbath in opposition to innocent civilians. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades mentioned the death of the primary Israeli prisoner because of hunger.

Government Media Office Announcement

The authority’s media workplace in Gaza said that 19 Palestinians have been killed and 23 others have been injured whilst looking forward to resource close to the Kuwait Roundabout in Gaza City as a result of an Israeli bombing.

Ministry of Health Report

The Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the Israeli career forces had committed 7 massacres against households within the past 24 hours, ensuing in 72 deaths and 114 injuries. The overall dying toll from the Israeli aggression had risen to 32,142 martyrs and 74,412 injured when you consider that October 7, 2023.

Al-Qassam Brigades

The Al-Qassam Brigades targeted 3 Israeli tanks and inflicted casualties on career infantrymen south of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City. They also hit an Israeli troop service with an “Al-Yassin 105” shell.

Siege of Al-Shifa Complex

Five wounded people trapped in the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City died because of loss of get entry to to water, food, and fitness services. The Ministry of Health appealed for pressing intervention from UN institutions and the international community to save lives.

Israeli Prisoner Dies of Starvation

Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced the loss of life of Israeli prisoner Yegev Bukhataf because of lack of medicine and meals. He highlighted the dire conditions confronted via enemy prisoners in Gaza.

Exchange Deal Developments

Hamas leaders expressed frustration with Israel's situations for a ceasefire, accusing them of obstructing the settlement. Israel's response protected a refusal to prevent the war, withdrawal of forces from Gaza, and conditions for the go back of displaced humans.

Officer Killed

An Israeli non-commissioned officer became killed and two others have been seriously injured in an operation achieved by means of a Palestinian gunman inside the West Bank. The Israeli army said that the officer belonged to the elite Duvdevan unit.

Guterres in Rafah

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire in Gaza to allow useful resources to reach those in need. Despite his appeal, Israel planned to send ground forces to Rafah under the pretext of pursuing Hamas, which alarmed many international leaders.

Ongoing Aggressions

On the 167th day of the war on Gaza, the Israeli army continued its attacks on the Al-Shifa Medical Complex. The resistance also targeted Israeli forces, causing losses in the area and other parts of Gaza.

Efforts to reach an agreement between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visiting the region.

Battles at Al-Shifa Complex

The Israeli army continued to besiege and bomb the Al-Shifa Medical Complex. The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, reported killing an Israeli sniper near the complex. They also targeted Israeli tanks and a troop carrier with mortar shells.

The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, targeted an Israeli military vehicle and clashed with Israeli forces in Gaza.

7 Massacres

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 7 massacres, resulting in 65 deaths and 92 injuries in one day. The total number of victims since October is 31,988 martyrs and 74,188 injured.

The government in Gaza accused Israel of deliberately killing 13 patients at the Shifa Complex by denying them medical supplies.

Developments in the Prisoners’ Agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that the head of Mossad will travel to Qatar to discuss a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, including the release of prisoners.

There were reports of disagreements within the Israeli government regarding the prisoner deal, leading to the cancellation of scheduled meetings.

Blinken Tour

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo to discuss progress in negotiations. Blinken is on his sixth tour in the region since the Gaza War.

An Arab ministerial meeting was held in Cairo to discuss efforts for a humanitarian truce in Gaza.