The criminal war on Gaza entered its 279th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit genocide in the Gaza Strip, through dozens of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

The following are the most prominent developments:

Dozens of bodies in the streets of Gaza City

The occupation army continues its aggression on Gaza, as medical sources reported that at least 34 Palestinians were martyred in the occupation's airstrikes on the cities of Gaza and Rafah.

The civil defense reported that there are more than 30 martyrs' bodies scattered in the streets of the Al-Remal neighborhood and the industrial and battalion areas in Gaza City.

Also, 4 civilians, including a child, were martyred in an airstrike by the occupation on the Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood west of Rafah city.

50 martyrs in two massacres

The Zionist occupation committed two massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 50 martyrs who were taken to hospitals, along with 54 injuries in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip.

The Ministry confirmed, in a statement, that the death toll of the aggression has risen to 38,345 martyrs and 88,295 injuries since October 7th last year.

Reopening of two hospitals in Gaza

The Gaza Government Media Office announced that the Arab Al-Muammarin Hospital and the Public Service Hospital will be reopened starting from today, Thursday.

The office said in a statement that the reopening of the hospitals comes after they were taken out of service by the "Israeli" occupation, as part of the occupation's plan to destroy the healthcare sector and take hospitals and medical centers out of service.

They praised the great and exceptional efforts of medical teams who work around the clock since the start of the genocide war to serve the great Palestinian people. All respects to the medical, governmental, civil, charitable, and volunteer teams for their continuous efforts.

Prominent resistance operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the invading Zionist forces in several axes in Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced targeting two Merkava tanks with Tandem shells near the Al-Zahar roundabout in the Tel Al-Hawa neighborhood south of Gaza City. The fighters were able to target a Zionist foot patrol with a TBG shell, causing one dead and one injured near the Al-Zahar roundabout, in the Tel Al-Hawa neighborhood south of Gaza City.

On the other hand, the Al-Quds Brigades announced that they had struck the settlements of "Hulayt", "Yatid", and "Affeeshaloom" in the Gaza envelope with a rocket barrage this morning. They also added that they had jointly targeted with the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Israeli soldiers and vehicles infiltrating the outskirts of the industrial area southwest of Gaza City with a number of mortar shells.

The Brigades also announced that they and the Al-Qassam Brigades targeted an Israeli military transport vehicle and another belonging to the engineering corps and a military bulldozer in the vicinity of the tribe of Al-Tarabin, near the Affairs district south of the Tal Al-Sultan neighborhood in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. They continued that they had struck a position of occupation soldiers on the supply line in the "Netzarim" axis south of Gaza City.

"Hamas": We have not been informed of any new developments regarding ceasefire negotiations.

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said, "We have not been informed so far by the mediators about any new developments regarding negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange." The movement emphasized that the occupation continues to procrastinate in order to sabotage this round of negotiations, as it has done in previous rounds, stressing that this does not deceive the Palestinian people and their resistance.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

KRCS field hospital in Gaza receives critical cases

  Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) field hospital in Gaza received a number of injured and critical cases, although it has not been declared open and operating due to the state of emergency amid threats by Zionist occupation’s army targeting neighboring hospitals. Medical Director of KRCS field hospital Dr Anwar Al-Gharra said in a press statement to KUNA on Wednesday that the hospital, which had been kept shut after establishment, received a number of such cases in response to distress calls from several nearby hospitals in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis.

Al-Gharra added that the occupation forces targeted a number of hospitals in Gaza and its health system as most hospitals went out of service. He expressed hope that the field hospital’s services would contribute to alleviating the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip in the difficult conditions they are facing, including a severe shortage of materials, medicines, and medical and health supplies.

He also extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to Kuwait, His Highness the Amir, the government, and the people for their role in helping to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza, praising the role of the KRCS for providing humanitarian aid and its distinguished cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. For his part, Director of Health Programs at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society Dr Bashar Murad said that KRCS hospital is considered the best field hospital in Gaza Strip in terms of equipment.

KRCS field hospital is located on an area of 750 square meters, equipped with the latest medical devices and equipment, including operating and intensive care rooms, in addition to incubators for newborns, a radiology unit, a pharmacy, and a medical analysis laboratory that contains the necessary equipment to conduct various types of medical examinations. — KUNA

Three ministers discuss bolstering cooperation for serving families

KUWAIT: Three Kuwaiti ministers held a meeting on Monday to bolster cooperation for serving families and children. The meeting was attended by Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi, and Minister of Justice, Endowments, and Islamic Affairs Dr Mohammad Al-Wasmi, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs.

The meeting focused on exploring means and tools to better serve and protect families and children, the statement added. The ministers also suggested forming a joint team to study aspects of cooperation to achieve this goal and boost social stability and security. The move is part of the social and humanitarian role of state institutions and their efforts to achieve public interests, it concluded. — KUNA

 UN Refugee Agency and Namaa sign a health assistance agreement in Lebanon.

Speaking about Namaa Charitable Association's efforts with the Social Reform Association in Lebanon, Arefa expressed deep appreciation for the diligent and continuous work of the association, noting that these efforts are highly appreciated. He thanked the State of Kuwait for this humanitarian initiative, which is part of an agreement aimed at supporting Syrian refugees in Lebanon, where they make up a third of the population.

Arefa emphasized that our true religion encourages social solidarity, and international law calls for burden sharing. He pointed out that this initiative is not the first from Namaa Charitable Association and the Social Reform Association in Lebanon, where the association seeks to alleviate the burdens on displaced persons and Lebanese citizens.

Arefa concluded his statement by expressing gratitude to the State of Kuwait and all relevant parties for their great and ongoing efforts in supporting Lebanon and its people, affirming that these efforts reflect the noble humanitarian spirit embodied by the Kuwaiti leadership.

Saad Marzouq Al-Atibi, President of the Union of Charitable Associations and Foundations, welcomed the new agreement to provide necessary assistance and support secondary healthcare referrals for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. This initiative also includes providing supported primary healthcare consultations for refugees and host communities.

Al-Atibi stated that the agreement would greatly improve the quality of life for Syrian refugees and host communities in Lebanon, reflecting their continuous commitment to humanitarian support in the face of the most challenging circumstances.

He added that they are working hard to unify the efforts of charitable associations and foundations under one umbrella to provide the most effective and comprehensive support. Their cooperation with local and international partners reflects their determination to address humanitarian challenges with a spirit of solidarity and participation.

Al-Atibi explained that Kuwait has played a central role in addressing regional issues for decades under the guidance of His Highness the Amir of the State, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. He highlighted Kuwait's commitment to being at the forefront of diplomatic and political initiatives to resolve conflicts and promote peace and stability in the region.

In addition, Kuwait is committed to providing humanitarian and relief support to sisterly and friendly countries facing humanitarian crises, whether through financial or logistical assistance or by activating the role of its various charitable organizations. Kuwait also considers itself an active member of regional and international organizations, always seeking to enhance cooperation and coordination between countries to achieve security and prosperity for all.

At the end of his statement, Al-Otaibi stressed the importance of continuing support and cooperation between various parties to achieve the goals of this agreement and have a sustainable impact on the lives of refugees and host communities.

On his part, the Head of the Communication and Information Technology Sector at Namat Charitable Abdulaziz Al-Kandari said: "This agreement embodies our serious and shared commitment to improving the conditions of refugees and host communities and supporting them in this critical period. We realize the importance of this step for the most vulnerable groups in our society, and we intend to make every possible effort to achieve the specified goals in this agreement."

Al-Kandari continued that the cooperation between Namat Charitable, the Social Reform Association, and the UN Refugee Agency is an example of how collective work can achieve goodness and generosity in the world.

He explained that Namat Charitable is working hard to assist in a variety of fields to support people and improve their quality of life.

In 2023, Lebanon witnessed further deterioration in the social and economic situation with increased pressure on resources and infrastructure, the suffering of public institutions, and increased barriers to accessing basic services and assistance due to inflation, rising fuel prices, weak communication services, and power shortages.

These factors continue to exacerbate the challenges facing the most vulnerable groups such as the elderly, families supported by women, and people with disabilities.

The support provided by the agency for primary healthcare in Lebanon includes many essential services, such as supporting consultation fees, laboratory tests for critical cases, maternal and child health services, non-communicable diseases services, as well as providing immunization, and free medication services, in addition to a health awareness programs inside healthcare facilities and in the community.

Outstanding Achievement Institute ends "Rights and Duties of the New Employee" training for Zakat House.

The Outstanding Achievement Institute for Civil Training concluded its training program "Rights and Duties of the New Employee" for the employees of the Zakat House, which was held from June 30 to July 4, 2024.

Dr. Shihab Al-Othman, Chairman of the Institute's Board of Directors, stated that this program is part of Zakat House's annual training plan to prepare new employees for the tasks they will be assigned, with the overall goal of enhancing the general efficiency of the employee in all areas of work, emphasizing their responsibilities towards their job and their legal rights to ensure the smooth running of operations, and linking it to loyalty and professional affiliation to improve performance and work quality.

He added that the training objectives of the program include: familiarizing employees with the systems and laws of civil service related to the career path of state employees, understanding the concept of social insurance law, determining the rights and duties of the employee as per Kuwaiti law, as well as knowing the categories covered by the social insurance system in Kuwait, in addition to familiarizing them with the regulations and provisions of the civil service system.

Dr. Al-Othman mentioned that the program included a comprehensive explanation of the organizational regulations for Zakat House employees, and covered several training topics that contribute to developing knowledge of the rights and duties of the new employee, including a general introduction to official work regulations and provisions, an understanding of civil service law and its importance, recent amendments and their relationship to the government's work program, official working hours, employee leaves, and other relevant provisions with practical applications.

He emphasized that the program was led by an expert specialist from distinguished national competencies, and was attended by male and female employees representing all departments of the Zakat House. The program lasted for 5 training days, during which the trainees absorbed all the program objectives and topics covered.

In conclusion, Dr. Al-Othman expressed his thanks and appreciation to the management of Zakat House, especially the Human Resources department, for selecting distinguished programs that contribute to honing and developing the skills of employees, increasing loyalty and affiliation to the institution they work for, in addition to familiarizing new employees with their rights and duties. He also thanked and appreciated the outstanding supervision and all participants for their diligence, commitment, and interaction with the program topics, which had a significant impact on the program's success and achieving its objectives.

Kuwaiti Novelist Wins the Ghassan Kanafani Award for Arabic Novel for the Year 2024

Kuwaiti novelist Abdullah Al-Husseini won the Ghassan Kanafani Award for Arabic Novel in its third edition, which was announced last Monday, for his novel "The Remaining Tattoo", published by Takhayyal Publications in Kuwait in 2022.

Five novels made it to the shortlist of this year's edition, announced by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture in June, including works from Egypt, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait, and the Palestinian territories.

The judging committee for the prize this year was formed under the chairmanship of the Moroccan critic and novelist Ahmed Medini, with the membership of the Jordanian novelist Samahe Khreis, the Egyptian critic Mohamed El-Shahat, the writer Ziad Abu-Laban, and the critic Riyad Kamel from Palestine.

Committee member Riyad Kamel said: "The winning novel is characterized by strong and coherent writing, and a distinctive ability of a young novelist, still at the age of 24, who excelled in portraying characters and constructing them firmly, harmonizing with the time and place, reminding us of our great writer Ghassan Kanafani, who left us at an early age."

The Palestinian Ministry of Culture recently announced the novels that made it to the long list, which included 14 novels by authors from 10 Arab countries, followed by the announcement of the novels that made it to the shortlist, which included 5 novels.

The announced novels are "2067" by the Egyptian novelist Saad El-Qarsh, "A Necessary Pain" by the Palestinian novelist Abdullah Taih, "The Remaining Tattoo" by the Kuwaiti novelist Abdullah Al-Husseini, "The Imam's Spring" by the Omani novelist Mohamed Saif Al-Rahbi, and "Barlatras" by the Tunisian novelist Nasr Sami.

The Palestinian Ministry of Culture launched the award in 2022, on the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of Ghassan Kanafani (1936-1972), which was previously won by the Egyptian Amr Hussein and the Syrian Magyra Al-Hawidi.

Ghassan Kanafani was deeply immersed in the Palestinian cause until it became a part of his identity. He expressed his deep love for Palestine and defended it by saying: "We have a cause we fight for, and that is too much." He added, "The Palestinian people prefer death standing rather than losing their cause. This people will continue to fight until victory, and will never be defeated."

Kanafani, the Palestinian novelist, short story writer, and journalist, was assassinated by the Israeli Mossad on July 8, 1972, at the age of 36. His car was bombed in the Hazmiyeh area near Beirut, killing his 19-year-old niece Lamis. Kanafani was a member of the Political Bureau of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

The Prime Minister of the occupation at that time, Golda Meir, commented on the assassination by saying: "Today we got rid of an armed intellectual brigade, as Ghassan with his pen posed a greater threat to 'Israel' than a thousand armed militants." Meir had issued a decision that year to eliminate many prominent Palestinian leaders.

On the anniversary of his assassination, Palestinians remember Kanafani's writings, ideas, and sacrifices, affirming the continuation of the path he started and passing on his writings and works that have been a source of inspiration for generations.

Kanafani expressed the achievement of the Palestinian people by saying: "We have told the world that we are a small and brave people, and we will fight until the last drop of blood to bring justice to us after the world failed to do so." He described the peace talks with 'Israel' as "surrender" and talking to the occupation leaders as "a conversation between the sword and the neck."

Kanafani carried the revolutionary thought and expressed it through literature, media, and politics. He conveyed his voice by teaching refugees in the camps, through novels and books, and in his articles published in "Al-Ra'i" magazine affiliated with the Arab nationalists movement, and "Al-Hadaf" magazine speaking on behalf of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Kanafani mainly wrote about Palestinian liberation issues.

He was beloved by all Palestinian factions, and had a large popular base. He always called for sticking to the Palestinian cause, saying: "Ultimately, a human being is a cause; if we are unsuccessful defenders of the cause, it is more fitting for us to change the defenders, not the cause."

In 1948, Kanafani and his family were forced to flee and witnessed the Nakba in his childhood. They escaped on foot and lived in Syria, then in Lebanon where he obtained Lebanese citizenship. He completed his secondary education in Damascus and obtained the Syrian secondary certificate in 1952. In the same year, he joined the Faculty of Arabic Literature at Damascus University and presented a thesis titled "Race and Religion in Zionist Literature".

He discontinued his studies at the end of the second year and joined the Arab nationalist movement. He moved to Kuwait where he worked in elementary education, then moved to Beirut to work for the magazine "Al-Hurriya" as head of the cultural section, then became the editor-in-chief of the Lebanese newspaper "Al-Muharrir", where he issued a "Palestine Supplement". He later moved to work for the Lebanese newspaper "Al-Anwar". When the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine was founded in 1967, he established the magazine "Al-Hadaf" in its name and became its official spokesperson.

His literary production was interactive with his life and the lives of people. In his novel "Returning to Haifa", he described the journey of Haifa citizens to Akka, which he experienced as a child. In "Men in the Sun", Kanafani derived inspiration from his life and the lives of Palestinians in Kuwait, depicting his return to Damascus through the desert, portraying the plight of Palestinians and the transformation of their cause into a matter of survival.

Kanafani left behind three unfinished novels published after his martyrdom: "The Lover", "The Blind and the Deaf", and "Apricot Blossom". He also left important studies such as "Resistance Literature in Palestine", "Zionist Literature", and "Resistant Palestinian Literature".

After his assassination, Kanafani left behind his Danish wife who became an advocate for Palestine, and two children, Fayez and Leila.

"Al-Nouri Charitable Society" hosted a public food bank to support underprivileged groups in Kuwait.

The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charitable Society implemented the food bank for the benefit of needy families with generous support from the General Secretariat of Awqaf.

Abdul Latif Alduwas, the Director of Resources and Media Sector at Al-Nouri Charitable Society, stated in a press release that the society implemented the public food bank through a well-planned strategy to assist widows, orphans, patients, and low-income individuals by providing them with basic food necessities. The goal was to alleviate their burdens, meet part of their daily needs, and promote solidarity and compassion within the community.

Alduwas mentioned that the society distributed food purchase coupons, in the presence of a representative from the General Secretariat of Awqaf, to 350 needy families with amounts of 40, 50, and 60 Kuwaiti Dinars based on the number of family members.

He emphasized that the society is dedicated to doing its utmost to help the needy, the poor, and those in need within Kuwait and beyond, guided by the principles of Islamic Sharia that encourage social solidarity among Muslims, strengthening bonds of love among them. Furthermore, activating the role of a Muslim towards their fellow Muslim, and striving to meet their needs due to the great virtue and reward associated with it.

Alduwas explained that Al-Nouri Charitable Society is keen on upholding accuracy and integrity in executing these projects, starting from studying social cases and sorting them in a short period, to supervising the project in all its aspects to achieve its goals.

In conclusion, Alduwas praised the fruitful and constructive cooperation between the society and the General Secretariat of Awqaf in implementing several charitable projects to assist needy and poor families in Kuwait. One of these projects is the public food bank, expressing gratitude to the General Secretariat for their continuous support for charitable and humanitarian projects and activities within and outside Kuwait, which significantly contributes to serving charitable work, supporting it, and ensuring its continuity.

The Israeli aggression war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 278th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit genocide in Gaza through dozens of air strikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

The following are the highlights of the latest developments:

The occupation army continues its aggression on Gaza, where tens of Palestinians, mostly children, were killed and injured in air strikes and artillery shelling early Wednesday targeting the Nusseirat camp and Gaza City.

The Palestinian news agency reported that 8 citizens, including 6 children, were killed and 10 others, including women, were injured in an Israeli raid targeting houses in the Nusseirat camp in central Gaza.

Meanwhile, the Gaza Health Ministry's emergency services reported that at least 10 citizens were injured in an Israeli air strike on Victory Street, and in a residential apartment on Victory Street near the Al-Ayoun Hospital in northern Gaza City.

The occupation artillery renewed its shelling of areas southwest of Gaza City, injuring many citizens, including children and women, while a similar strike targeted the Muslim Women Association inside the Jasmine building in Gaza City.

Medical sources also reported the killing of 4 citizens and the injury of others in an attack by the occupation on a house on Salah al-Din Street north of Nusseirat in central Gaza.

The sources added that at least two citizens were killed and 6 others were injured in a raid targeting a house in the town of Bani Suhaila east of Khan Younis.

A correspondent from Al-Jazeera reported the death of 3 displaced persons in a fire that broke out inside a tent in the town of Abassan east of Khan Younis.

The occupation army orders the evacuation of Gaza City

The occupation army on Wednesday demanded that the residents of Gaza City evacuate to Deir al-Balah and Az-Zawayda in central Gaza, threatening that Gaza City "will remain a dangerous combat zone".

The army, in leaflets dropped by its aircraft in various areas of Gaza, said: To all those in Gaza City, the safe passage will enable you to pass quickly and without inspection from Gaza City to shelters in Deir al-Balah and Az-Zawayda.

Despite claiming that they are safe areas, the occupation army continues to target areas in Deir al-Balah and Az-Zawayda, resulting in the killing and injuring of Palestinians, according to Al-Jazeera Net.

52 martyrs in 4 massacres

The occupation committed 4 massacres against families in Gaza, leaving 52 martyrs and 208 injuries in hospitals over the past 24 hours.

The death toll from the Zionist aggression has risen to 38,295 martyrs and 88,241 injuries since October 7, according to the Health Ministry.

"Hamas": Heinous crimes against our prisoners in occupation prisons

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) confirmed that the horrifying testimonies given by released detainees, and the visible signs of brutal practices on their bodies, as well as the condition of the recently released detainees, journalist Muaadh Amarna and athlete Muath Abu Yat, confirm the extent of serious violations and heinous crimes committed in prisons and detention centers.

The movement stated in a press release today, Wednesday, that what the prisoner Moaz Abu Ayyad mentioned about the terrorist Ben Ghafeer participating in brutal torture operations confirms the level of sadism he carries, along with members of this government immersed in extremism and fascism. It emphasized that what our prisoners are exposed to in occupation prisons far exceeds all the brutality that detainees in Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib prisons endure, confirming that the occupation government and its army are unethical, and that they have flouted all agreements and international laws regarding the treatment of prisoners.

 Hamas emphasized that this criminal behavior of the Nazi occupation government requires immediate intervention from the international community, the International Court of Justice, the United Nations, and its institutions. It also calls for the formation of committees to inspect these detention centers and investigate the violations committed therein. Therefore, war criminals from the occupation leaders must be brought to international justice and held accountable for these crimes.

It called on the sons of our Palestinian people in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank to escalate their clashes with the occupation soldiers and settlers in support of our prisoners, until their liberation and the breaking of the criminal occupation's shackles on them and on our land and sanctities.

"UNRWA": "Israel" bombed two-thirds of our schools

The Commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Felipe Lazarini, stated today, Wednesday, that "Israel" has bombed two-thirds of the agency's schools since the start of the war on Gaza on October 7th last year. He stated that Gaza, 4 schools were bombed in the past four days, and added: since the start of the war, two-thirds of "UNRWA" schools in Gaza have been bombed, some completely destroyed, and many have suffered extensive damage.

Lazarini confirmed that the schools have turned from safe places for education and hope for children into crowded shelters, often ending up being places of death and misery.

Prominent resistance operations

 The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the invading Zionist forces on several fronts in Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced today, Wednesday that its fighters managed to ambush an Israeli foot force after detonating two anti-personnel (TV) mines as soon as the force reached the ambush. All members of the force were either killed or wounded in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City, with several helicopters landing to evacuate them.

The Al-Qassam Brigades also announced that our fighters were able to snipe an Israeli soldier in the industrial area of Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood west of Gaza City.

They also managed to detonate an anti-personnel mine in an Israeli engineering foot patrol force, resulting in casualties near the Mosque of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in the Brazil neighborhood, east of Rafah city in the southern sector.

The Al-Quds Brigades announced the detonation of 3 Israeli military vehicles with pre-planted landmines in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City, stating that they targeted the enemy's invading forces in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood west of Gaza City with mortar shells, achieving direct hits on them.

They added that they shelled a gathering of soldiers and vehicles of the Zionist enemy in the vicinity of the Mandar area in the Shuja'iya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

The killing of a Zionist soldier from the "Commandos" unit

The occupation army announced on Wednesday the killing of a soldier from the special unit "Commandos" in battles in the central Gaza Strip.

The army said in a statement: Major Tal Lahat (21 years old) from the "Maglan" unit - part of the "Commandos" formation, was killed in a battle in the middle of the Gaza Strip; bringing the total number of soldiers killed to 681, including 325 in ground battles in the Gaza Strip since October 27 last year, according to army data.

Zionist delegation heading to Doha

Hebrew media reported that Mossad chief David Berneir, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and army hostage office head Gal Hirsch will travel to the Qatari capital, Doha, today, Wednesday, for talks on the prisoner exchange deal, amid "Israeli" reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliberately thwarted reaching a deal.

While the agency quoted a participant in the exchange negotiations as saying: The current opportunity to reach an exchange deal may not be repeated, the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" reported that the parties involved will try to summarize the issues in which progress has been made and resolve as many disputes as possible.

This comes amidst reports of the participation of CIA Director William Burns, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel, according to Al Jazeera website.

Testimonies of Zionist soldiers documenting occupation army crimes

The website "+972", based in Tel Aviv, published testimonies of 6 soldiers about the massacres committed by the occupation army against civilians in Gaza, according to Anadolu.

The soldiers said: The army routinely executes Palestinian civilians for entering areas it considers restricted zones, and added that the bodies of dead civilians are left to rot and be eaten by stray animals, and they pointed out that the army hid these bodies before international aid convoys arrived.

Two of the soldiers mentioned witnessing a policy of burning Palestinian homes systematically after occupation.

A soldier who participated in attacks in Gaza said: If there is a feeling of threat, there is no need for explanation, just shoot, according to the same source, and the soldier explained how Palestinian civilians were targeted, saying: Even anyone looking at the soldiers from the window was regarded as a suspect and shot at.

Another soldier added that the "Israeli" army fired intensively in seemingly abandoned places without reason, and said that such orders come directly from field leaders, sometimes happening even if there is no order from higher levels.

Another soldier talked about the method used in the war on Gaza: Hit first, ask questions later, that was the consensus, if we destroy a house without cause or shoot someone when we are not forced to do so, then no one will shed tears.

The Israeli criminal war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 277th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit acts of genocide in Gaza through dozens of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

Here are the highlights of the latest developments:

Massacre in Al-Nusairat

The occupation army continues its aggression on Gaza, where it committed a horrific massacre west of the Al-Nusairat refugee camp in the middle of Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 17 martyrs from the Abu Freih family, including 14 children and a woman, according to the government media office.

The office stated that this massacre comes simultaneously with the occupation committing 6 massacres in central camps, raising the number of martyrs to 29 within hours, most of whom are children and women. This is part of the genocide being carried out by the occupation army against our Palestinian people for the tenth consecutive month.

Additionally, 9 citizens, mostly children, were martyred as a result of a Zionist airstrike on Al-Bureij refugee camp in the middle of Gaza.

Al-Jazeera reported, citing medical sources that the number of martyrs has risen to 44 due to the continuous Israeli shelling on Gaza since dawn.

50 martyrs in one day

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the occupation committed 3 massacres against families in the sector, resulting in 50 martyrs and 130 injuries admitted to hospitals within the past 24 hours.

The ministry confirmed in its daily update that the toll of the aggression has risen to 38,243 martyrs and 88,033 injuries since October 7th.

Warning against occupation calls to evacuate from Gaza City

The government media office in Gaza warned the people of the sector against the occupation's calls to evacuate from Gaza City to the south to lure them into death traps, killings, and field executions.

The office stated that the occupation army is disseminating misleading maps that call on our Palestinian people to evacuate from Gaza City to the south to allegedly safe areas, confirming that these calls are nothing but false calls endangering the lives of citizens.

The office added that the occupation aims, behind these false calls, to lure citizens into death traps, killings, and field executions, similar to what has repeatedly occurred with dozens of field execution operations against citizens who tried to evacuate to Al-Rashid Street west of Gaza City and on Salah al-Din Street east of Gaza City. The occupation called on citizens to evacuate towards the central and southern regions of the sector, then carried out cold-blooded executions upon their arrival at military checkpoints, opening fire and resulting in dozens of martyrs and hundreds of wounded and injured.

The office confirmed that repeating these grave mistakes and tragedies makes citizens pay the price with their blood and lives, and that the plans of the Israeli occupation are exposed and evident to all the great Palestinian people.

The siege war continues

Hamas confirmed that the terrorist occupation government continues the siege war and starvation against our people in Gaza. Israel has been preventing the entry of food aid trucks for the sixty-fourth consecutive day, and settler groups are deliberately burning aid at the Kerem Abu Salem crossing.

The movement emphasized in a statement today, Tuesday, that the behavior of the enemy government and settler groups constitutes the worst form of starvation war against isolated civilians, who have been facing a comprehensive genocide for over nine months.

The movement stated: "The humanitarian disaster and famine, especially expanding and intensifying in Gaza and the north, are the result of a continuous Zionist decision, supported by the complicit US administration, to prevent the means of life from our people in the sector, despite international decisions and the orders of the International Court of Justice. International institutions have emphasized the necessity of delivering necessary aid to all areas of the Gaza Strip, which is a complete disregard for the international system and its decisions."

 The movement pointed out that continuing the war of starvation threatens a humanitarian catastrophe. It also warns of the fall of more innocent children and civilians. The movement called on the international community to take immediate action to force the occupation to allow aid and relief to enter without obstacles. It called for restraining this criminal enemy, subjecting it to international laws, and bringing its criminal leaders to international courts to be held accountable for their monstrous crimes against civilians.

Resistance Operations Highlights

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront Zionist forces in several axes in Gaza, where the Al-Qassam Brigades announced on Tuesday targeting 4 Israeli tanks of the "Merkava 4" type with "Yassin 105" shells in Baghdad Street in the Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

They also stated that our fighters were able to detonate a minefield in two Israeli military bulldozers of the "D9" type, causing them to burn completely near the Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City.

The Al-Qassam fighters also managed to detonate an anti-personnel mine among the occupation soldiers, causing casualties near the Riyadh Tower west of the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City.

They also detonated a ground mine in an Israeli military bulldozer of the "D9" type near the Riyadh Tower west of the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City.

On the other hand, the Al-Quds Brigades stated that its fighters were engaged in fierce clashes with Zionist soldiers and vehicles in several advance axes in Gaza, using anti-personnel rockets to target a Zionist foot patrol force in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood south-west of Gaza City.

They also announced targeting the "Nir Eshak" settlement with a missile barrage, in addition to shelling with mortar shells targeting the deployment of soldiers and vehicles of the Zionist enemy near the Abd Jabr area south of the Yibna camp in Rafah City.

Lapid: Netanyahu has lost control of the war

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost control of everything, including his government.

Lapid added in a statement to Israeli radio station "FM 103", according to Anadolu Agency: "Netanyahu has lost control of everything, of the political system, the war, and foreign relations, and has lost control of his government."

Lapid criticized the conditions of the prisoner exchange deal with Hamas issued by the Prime Minister's office, saying: "It causes unnecessary harm, it complicates negotiations without Netanyahu intentionally making them complicated."

During his radio interview, Lapid defended his decision to grant Netanyahu's government an extension in the Knesset in case of reaching a prisoner exchange agreement and the resignation of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich due to the agreement.

He added: "Perhaps this will lead to prolonging the life of the most failed government in the country's history, but I will do it to bring back the abducted because that is more important than anything else."

Ben Gvir joins the War Council

The Hebrew broadcasting authority reported on Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly approved the extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's entry into the War Council.

Sources close to Ben Gvir said that Netanyahu secretly approved the minister's request to join the limited security forum of the cabinet.

The sources added that "Netanyahu requested not to announce his approval" of the extremist right-wing minister's joining the cabinet.

The Israeli Nazi war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 276th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit genocide in Gaza through dozens of aerial bombings, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians. The following are the highlights of the latest developments:

Occupation Forces Infiltrate Gaza City

The occupation continues its aggression on Gaza, where a number of Palestinians were martyred and injured last night due to intensive airstrikes by the occupation's planes on eastern areas of Gaza City.

Medical sources reported that dozens of citizens were martyred and injured in the Daraj, Tuffah, and Old City neighborhoods as a result of the occupation's shelling of those areas.

Eyewitnesses said that the occupation warplanes launched a series of fierce airstrikes on the mentioned areas, and loud explosions were heard that shook Gaza City and echoed in the northern and central areas of the Strip.

The Palestinian Center for Information reported that forces unexpectedly infiltrated the vicinity of the universities and industry areas in the southern outskirts of the Tel Al-Hawa neighborhood in the south of Gaza City, amid intense shootings and fierce shelling.

It added that the occupation planes launched intense airstrikes this morning on various neighborhoods in Gaza City before advancing from two axes; the western axis and the Al-Duhdouh Square axis south of Tel Al-Hawa neighborhood, and are now stationed around the universities and industry areas, besieging a number of families and displaced persons in that area.

Residents of Gaza were surprised by the incursion west of the city after evacuation orders were issued yesterday evening for the eastern Gaza area and the Daraj and Tuffah neighborhoods, where those areas witnessed a large wave of displacement towards the shelter centers to the west, while the western area witnessed intense airstrikes and a ground incursion.

Local sources also pointed out that the occupation forces stormed the headquarters of UNRWA in Gaza after carrying out a series of intense airstrikes and launching smoke bombs in its vicinity, and are still stationed there.

They explained that dozens of snipers from the occupation soldiers occupied some high-rise buildings around the headquarters of UNRWA.

40 Martyrs in one day

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the occupation committed 3 massacres against families in Gaza, resulting in the death of 40 martyrs and 75 injuries within the past 24 hours.

The ministry reported that the toll of the aggression has risen to 38,193 martyrs and 87,903 injuries since October 7 last year.

436 Cancer Patients Died in Gaza

Al Jazeera reported from a medical source that 436 cancer patients have died due to the blockade and lack of treatment since the start of the war on Gaza.

UNRWA: Gaza is Facing the Loss of an Entire Generation  

The Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees "UNRWA", Philippe Lazzarini, said that 50% of UNRWA's institutions in Gaza have been destroyed, and more than 500 people were killed while they were in our premises.

The Commissioner-General of UNRWA added in a statement on Monday, according to the Palestinian Center for Media, that "about 250,000 people have been displaced from the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza for the sixth or seventh time," emphasizing that there is no safe place in Gaza. He confirmed, saying: "We are losing an entire generation in Gaza," calling for the need to return children to a safe educational environment.

"Hamas": Escalation of Occupation is insistence on a genocide war

 Hamas stated that the Zionist occupation army's increasing aggression in Gaza City, displacing many civilian residents with brutal shelling, shows a continued genocidal war against Palestinians for over nine months, in defiance of international laws.

In a press release on Monday, the movement declared that the enemy, backed by the American administration, will not be able to defeat our people, and our resistance will persist until driving them away from our land, despite their brutal actions.

It advised the international community and the United Nations to take action to stop the occupation army from increasing its killings of civilians, as the health sector is being destroyed and hospitals are being shut down. The leaders of the occupation should be held responsible for their crimes against our people.

Highlights of Resistance Operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the invading Zionist forces on multiple fronts in Gaza, as the Al-Qassam Brigades announced on Monday targeting the occupation forces stationed in the "Netzarim" axis with a number of 114mm rockets.

The Al-Quds Brigades also announced shelling a command center for the Zionist enemy on the supply line in the "Netzarim" axis with mortar shells.

It added that it shelled the Zionist enemy's gatherings with mortar shells and detonated two Zionist military vehicles with pre-planted explosive devices in the advancement axis in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood southwest of Gaza City.

Zionist General: Continuing the fighting will make "Israel's" defeat painful

Retired Zionist General Isaac Brick affirmed that continuing the fighting in Gaza will not contribute at all to achieving victory, but Israel's defeat will be more painful, according to the Hebrew newspaper "Haaretz".

The Hebrew newspaper quoted Brick as saying: "If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the deal again, it will be like a nuclear bomb dropped on us, and we will lose the captives forever and be on the brink of a regional war."

He added: "If the Israeli army is unable to defeat Hamas, then it is certain that it will not be able to defeat Hezbollah.

The criminal war waged by Israel on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 275th day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit genocide in Gaza through dozens of airstrikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians. Here are the highlights of the latest developments:

- More than 30 martyrs since dawn today

The occupation continues its aggression on Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian news agency that three martyrs' bodies were recovered and a number of wounded were rescued after the occupation aircraft bombed a house in the Port area west of Gaza City. The search for missing persons under the rubble is ongoing.

Additionally, six citizens were martyred due to the occupation aircraft targeting a house in the Sheikh Ridwan neighborhood north of Gaza City. Six citizens, including two children, were also martyred in an occupation airstrike that targeted a house in the Zawaida area in the central Gaza Strip.

The source also mentioned that the occupation aircraft raided the Nusseirat refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip, simultaneous with artillery shelling on the Al-Bureij camp and east of the Maghazi area in central Gaza.

Local sources reported that the occupation warplanes targeted a house in the Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, resulting in the martyrdom of three citizens and the injury of others.

The Al-Awda hospital in the Nusseirat camp stated that they received the bodies of two martyrs who were targeted on the Wadi Gaza bridge in the center of the Strip.

Medical sources stated that two citizens were martyred as a result of occupation shelling on a gathering of citizens near the Shafout restaurant in the Zaytoun neighborhood east of Gaza City.

Furthermore, four citizens were martyred in an occupation airstrike on a school housing displaced persons west of Gaza City, according to the Palestinian news agency.

The source added that Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics recovered the bodies of three martyrs following an occupation airstrike near the Arab schools in the Shabora camp in the center of the city of Rafah in the southern Strip.

Eyewitnesses stated that occupation aircraft targeted a group of citizens on Street 8 in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, resulting in the martyrdom of two citizens.

The Palestinian agency reported the recovery of the bodies of three martyrs who were killed while waiting for trucks loaded with goods and aid east of Rafah city, following a targeted attack by the occupation forces.

- Hamas mourns the Ministry of Labor in Gaza

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) mourned engineer Ihab Al-Ghusain, the Deputy Minister of Labor in the Palestinian government.

 In a statement released today, Sunday, the movement announced that Al-Ghusain was killed alongside a group of our people in Gaza after enduring 275 days of aggression and genocide. Despite facing imminent danger and losing family members, he remained steadfast in serving his people in his noble national role. By doing this, he exemplified challenge, steadfastness, and resilience in response to occupation injustices, aggression, and crimes.

"Hamas" affirmed the failure of the occupation's plans to break the resilience and determination of our people, or to disrupt the governmental system that shares the suffering of war and aggression with our great people.

Resistance Operations Highlighted

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront Zionist forces in several axes in Gaza, where the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced on Sunday targeting the "Merkava 4" tank with a "Yassin 105" shell on Baghdad Street in the Shujaiya neighborhood in eastern Gaza City.

It added that it targeted the "Merkava 4" tank with a "Shawath" explosive device near the Abdullah bin Omar Mosque in the Tal al-Sultan neighborhood in Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip.

Furthermore, "Al-Qassam" targeted a "Merkava 4" tank and two Zionist military vehicles with "Yassin 105" shells in the middle of the Tal al-Sultan neighborhood in Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, the Al-Quds Brigades announced that they bombarded with a hail of mortar shells the soldiers and vehicles of the invading Zionist enemy in the Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza.

The Brigades also engaged in fierce clashes with Zionist occupation soldiers using appropriate anti-tank weapons in the incursion areas west of Rafah city, south of the Strip.

They also targeted the regular enemy soldiers stationed at the Rafah crossing gate and its surroundings with mortar shells, indicating their cooperation with the Al-Nasser Salah Al-Din Brigades in bombarding the enemy’s gatherings at the military site of "Nahal Oz" with rocket fire.

Abu Ubaida: We enhanced our defensive capabilities to confront the occupation

 Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, mentioned that it has been 9 months since the start of the "Aqsa Flood" battle on October 7 of the previous year, with our people still enduring aggression and genocide from the Nazi-Zionist-Americans for defending their land, beliefs, and right to resist the occupiers to reclaim their rights.

In a broadcast on Al-Jazeera, Abu Ubaida stated that nine months later, we reiterate that the Aqsa Flood battle did not mark the start of our resistance or the occupation's aggression. Instead, it was a reaction to decades of oppression, injustice, and tyranny from Zionist gangs towards people, stones, trees, land, and sanctities.

He revealed that the human capabilities of the Al-Qassam Brigades are in good shape, saying: During the war, we were able to recruit thousands of new fighters.

He also said: What was recently revealed in the enemy's circles about the catastrophic failure on October 7 is trivial compared to what we will reveal at the appropriate time, by the permission of Allah. We will reveal documents that will be harsher and more difficult, showing how we were able to execute a complex strategic deception of the Shin Bet and the enemy's security system for years.

He pointed out that the peak of aggression reached with a Zionist government that the world sees today openly denying the existence of a Palestinian people, practicing systematic cleansing and extermination in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza, inciting against the Palestinian presence within the occupied 1948 territories.

Abu Ubaida said: Our people's understanding of the nature of this battle and the operation of Al-Aqsa Flood is reflected in the independent opinion polls that have shown after months of aggression how our people in Gaza and the West Bank overwhelmingly support the Al-Aqsa Flood operation and rally around its resistance.

He added: For 9 months, our resistance has not tired, surrendered, or been defeated. We continue to fight in Gaza without external support or supplies of weapons and equipment. Our people continue to endure without food, water, or medicine, under a cruel genocidal war.

Abu Ubaida continued: Gaza is entering history through the widest gates of glory as the greatest model of freedom known to humanity in modern times and as an inspiring school for every free person, resistor, and human in the world.

He addressed our people, our nation, and all the free people of the world, saying: Our fighters and resistors have been engaging in epic battles for 9 months, hitting the enemy's targets and defeating its armed forces supported by the US and UK, the aggressors and oppressors.

He emphasized that our fighters are using human shields, deceiving them with safe zones and then bombing them, targeting civilian homes, hospitals, international organizations, schools, civilian shelters, intentionally destroying artifacts, historical areas, mosques, churches, cemeteries, and libraries. This happens in plain sight of the world and on live broadcasts from Gaza, showing the lies of international organizations and the failures of selective international justice.

Abu Ubaida said: Our fighters are fighting with determination, inventing means and tactics, facing the enemy with great fighting spirit and unparalleled belief, as if they were from the time of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. They receive miracles and steadfastness from God that words cannot describe, and God's saying is true: "And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good."

He stressed that over the past 9 months, thanks to Allah, all our brigades and all combat support weapons fought from the farthest point of Beit Hanoun in the north to the farthest point of Rafah in the south. We fought with the factions of the resistance as brothers in arms and jihad.

He added: Our brigades have engaged in successive battles and operations and continue to do so. Each time, the performance of our fighters advances, evolves, and grows. Our fighters inflict more wounds on the enemy and learn from their experiences each time. We have offered up pure martyrs from soldiers and leaders of all levels, but the flag will not fall, with the help of Allah.

Massacre Harvest

The government media office published an update on Sunday, for the most important statistics of the genocidal war waged by the Israeli occupation on the Gaza Strip for the day (275).

- (3,376) massacres committed by the occupation army.

- (48,153) martyrs and missing persons.

- (10,000) missing persons.

- (38,153) martyrs who arrived at hospitals.

- (15,983) martyrs among children.

- (34) martyrs as a result of famine.

- (10,637) female martyrs.

- (500) martyrs from medical teams.

- (75) martyrs from civil defense.

- (158) martyrs from journalists.

- (7) mass graves set up by the occupation inside hospitals.

- (520) martyrs extracted from 7 mass graves inside hospitals.

- (157) shelters targeted by the Israeli occupation.

- (87,828) injured and wounded.

- (70%) of the victims are children and women.

- (17,000) children living without one or both parents.

- (3,500) children at risk of death due to malnutrition and food shortages.

- (12,000) wounded in need of treatment abroad.

- (10,000) cancer patients facing death and in need of treatment.

- (3,000) patients with various diseases in need of treatment abroad.

- (1,737,524) infected with infectious diseases due to displacement.

- (71,338) cases of viral hepatitis infections due to displacement.

- (60,000) pregnant women at risk due to lack of healthcare.

- (350,000) chronic patients at risk due to denial of medication entry.

- (5,000) detainees from the Gaza Strip during the genocidal war.

- (310) cases of healthcare professionals' detention.

- (23) cases of journalists' detention whose names are known.

- (2) million displaced persons in the Gaza Strip.

- (196) government buildings destroyed by the occupation.

- (114) schools and universities completely destroyed by the occupation.

- (326) schools and universities partially destroyed by the occupation.

- (609) mosques completely destroyed by the occupation.

- (211) mosques partially destroyed by the occupation.

- (3) churches targeted and destroyed by the occupation.

- (150,000) residential units completely destroyed by the occupation.

- (80,000) residential units rendered uninhabitable by the occupation.

- (200,000) residential units partially destroyed by the occupation.

- (80,000) tons of explosives dropped by the occupation on the Gaza Strip.

- (34) hospitals taken out of service by the occupation.

- (64) health centers taken out of service by the occupation.

- (161) healthcare facilities targeted by the occupation.

- (131) ambulances targeted by the occupation.

- (206) archaeological and heritage sites destroyed by the occupation.

- (3,030) kilometers of electricity networks completely destroyed by the occupation.

- (33) billion dollars in direct initial losses from the genocide war on the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli aggressive war on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 274th day with Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit acts of genocide in Gaza, through dozens of air strikes, artillery shelling, and bloody massacres against civilians.

 Latest Developments:

33 Martyrs in Gaza since Dawn

The occupation continues its aggression on Gaza, with the Palestinian News Agency reporting the martyrdom of at least 11 civilians and the injury of others in a Zionist air strike on the city of Gaza and the camps of Al-Maghazi and Al-Nuseirat in the center of the Strip.

The agency stated that 10 civilians were martyred as a result of the occupation's air strike on a house in the Al-Nuseirat camp in the center of Gaza, including 7 siblings.

Paramedics also retrieved the bodies of two martyrs after the occupation struck a house in Wadi al-Salqa in Deir al-Balah in the center of Gaza.

An elderly man and his wife were martyred after the occupation's plane targeted a house near Liberty School in the Zaytoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City.

Two civilians were martyred during an occupation strike targeting a group of civilians in the Zaytoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City.

Additionally, 6 members of the Palestinian police were martyred and others were injured in an air raid by the occupation targeting their car northwest of Rafah city in southern Gaza, according to the "Quds Press" agency.

3 Massacres in 24 hours

The occupation committed 3 massacres against families in Gaza, resulting in 29 martyrs and 100 injuries taken to hospitals in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.

The ministry confirmed in its daily statement that the toll of the aggression has risen to 38,098 martyrs and 87,705 injuries since October 7 last year.

158 journalists martyred since the genocide war

The Government Media Office in Gaza reported an increase in the number of journalist martyrs to 158 journalists since the start of the genocide war on Gaza, following the martyrdom of 5 journalists.

According to the office, the 5 journalists who were recently martyred by the occupation are:

The director of Deep Shot Media Production Company Saadi Madhho.

A journalist from the same company “Adib Sakr”.

A journalist from the Palestinian Media Agency “Amjad Juhjuh”.

The producer and presenter of programs at the Islamic University Radio in Gaza Wafa Abu Dab'an.

And the journalist from the Palestinian Media Agency Razq Abu Ashqian."

 Hamas : The Occupation Massacre of Journalists Requires Firm Stance  

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) stated that a new group of journalists is joining the martyrs of the genocide war carried out by the Zionist occupation army against our defenseless people in Gaza, with all its components, after targeting the criminal killing machine over the past hours, resulting in the martyrdom of five journalists with their families.

 The movement emphasized in a statement to the press today, Saturday, that the massacre carried out by the terrorist occupation government against journalists and the media indicates the occupation's lack of concern for the consequences of violating international laws that emphasize their protection and facilitate their work. Hamas calls for a firm stance from the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations against the occupation, and calls for urgent measures to stop the massacres and hold the leaders of the occupation accountable for their ongoing crimes.

It called on journalists, media personalities, international journalistic and media institutions to support their Palestinian journalist colleagues, work to complete their mission that the fascist occupation is trying to erase, provide all forms of support and backing for them, and expose the monstrous occupation's crimes against them.

Palestinian Rejection International Forces in Gaza.

The national and Islamic work factions have strongly rejected any statements or plans that support the deployment of any international forces in the Gaza Strip. In a statement released today, Saturday, the factions called on Arab brothers to take serious action to stop the genocide against the Palestinian people and their resources and holy sites, and to reject and confront any proposals that undermine their rights, dignity, and sovereignty on their land.

The factions of national work emphasized that the presence of any international force in the Gaza Strip is a form of occupation and imposition of guardianship, which they completely reject.

Resistance Operations  

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront Zionist forces in multiple axes in Gaza, where the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced today the detonation of an anti-personnel "TV3" mine targeting a Zionist foot force, resulting in casualties in the Shujaiya neighborhood in Gaza City.

The al-Qassam fighters also completely destroyed a Zionist "Merkava 4" tank with an "Shawath 3" mine, causing it to catch fire on Baghdad Street in the Shujaiya neighborhood.

They also fired rockets at the "Nahal Oz" military site, and shelled enemy forces infiltrating the Shujaiya neighborhood in eastern Gaza City with mortar shells.

On the other hand, the Al-Quds Brigades confirmed that they inflicted casualties among a Zionist force of 7 members, including killed and wounded, during an ambush and confrontation using appropriate weapons on Khulafa Street in the Shujaiya neighborhood.

They also shelled soldiers and vehicles of the Zionist enemy in the "Abu Aribaan" location on the "Netzarim" axis.

Furthermore, the Al-Quds Brigades targeted the military site of "Sufa" and military gatherings with a barrage of heavy mortar shells.

They also targeted the settlement of "Sderot" in the Gaza envelope with a missile barrage.

Gantz and Eisenkot Call on Netanyahu to Accept the Deal

Leader of the Blue and White party in the Zionist entity, Benny Gantz, called on Saturday the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approve a prisoner exchange deal with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). Meanwhile, resigned war council member Gadi Eizenkot stated that the road to releasing the detainees is difficult but inevitable, following the return of Mossad Director David Barnay from Doha after a preliminary meeting with mediators following Hamas handing over their response - not publicly disclosed - to US President Joe Biden's proposal.

Global Protests against Israeli Aggression on Gaza

The Palestinian News Agency reported that many cities and capitals around the world witnessed massive protests today, Saturday, condemning the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. Thousands participated in protests in many global capitals. They were held in the British capital, London, the Danish city of Aarhus, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf in Germany and the capital Berlin, Uppsala in Sweden, Utrecht in the Netherlands, Malaga and Pamplona in Spain, in support of the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the aggression on the Gaza Strip and the entry of humanitarian aid into the region.

The genocide war waged by Israel on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 273rd day, with Israeli occupation forces continuing to commit acts of mass slaughter in Gaza through dozens of air raids and artillery shelling against civilians.

The most prominent developments are as follows:

Intensive shelling in Rafah, Khan Younis, and Jabalia

The occupation continues its aggression on Gaza, as Palestinian sources reported the recovery of the bodies of 4 martyrs and a number of injuries as a result of the Israeli occupation forces shelling a house in Al Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City.

Occupation artillery also shelled areas east of Al Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City, amidst heavy gunfire from the occupation forces that destroyed several residential buildings in the neighborhood.

Rescue and ambulance crews also recovered the bodies of 5 martyrs after the occupation forces shelled their house on Old Gaza Street in the town of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian news agency.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that its crews transported the body of a martyr and three wounded individuals who were injured in an Israeli drone strike on Railway Street east of Jabalia Camp in the northern Gaza Strip to Kamal Adwan Hospital.

The organization added that its crews recovered the body of a martyr from the vicinity of Al Tahrir Station on Salah Al Din Street east of Rafah City in southern Gaza.

The occupation artillery shelled the Nasr area northeast of Rafah City, coinciding with an incursion by occupation vehicles into the areas of Abu Halawa and Abu Al Hussain, and the outskirts of the Nasr area east of the city.

The Red Crescent teams reported the martyrdom of a citizen in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the town of Bani Suhaila east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Prominent Resistance Operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront Zionist forces in several axes in Gaza, as the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced today, Friday, that its fighters managed to snipe an Israeli soldier in the vicinity of Tel Za'arab west of Rafah City in southern Gaza.

Al Qassam also stated that it targeted an Israeli tank of the "Merkava 4" type with a "Yassin 105" shell east of Al Nezzaz Street in Al Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

The organization confirmed that it took down 10 Zionist soldiers in a complex operation east of Al Nezzaz Street in Al Shujaiya, yesterday, Thursday, pointing out that its fighters targeted a building where a Zionist force had taken cover with a "TBG" shell, then they advanced towards the targeted building and finished off the remaining force from point-blank range.

It added that as they withdrew, they detonated an explosive device inside the building, after which the helicopter intervened to evacuate the killed and injured soldiers.

Al Qassam also targeted an Israeli tank of the "Merkava 4" type with a "Yassin 105" shell in the middle of Baghdad Street in Al Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

It also stated that it, in cooperation with the Salah Al Din Brigades, targeted the enemy's command and control center in the Nitsarim axis south of Gaza City with several short-range missiles.

A large number of Al Qassam fighters managed to raid the enemy's fortified command center southeast of Tel Al Sultan neighborhood in Rafah City with shells against fortifications, anti-personnel shells, sniper operations, and medium machine guns, resulting in several occupation soldiers being killed or wounded.

On the other hand, the Al Quds Brigades announced the shelling with mortar shells targeting the enemy's soldiers and vehicles in the Nitsarim axis south of Gaza City.

She confirmed that she targeted the Zionist enemy soldiers stationed at the Rafah crossing gate with a barrage of mortar shells. The Al-Qassam Brigades also announced shelling with a barrage of regular and heavy mortar shells at the Zionist enemy soldiers and vehicles entering the Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

"Hamas": Reject any Plans to Introduce Foreign Forces into Gaza

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) affirmed its rejection of any plans, projects, or proposals that seek to bypass Palestinian will regarding the future of the Gaza Strip. Hamas also rejected any statements or positions that support plans to bring foreign forces into the sector under any name or pretext.

The movement emphasized that the administration of the Gaza Strip after defeating this fascist aggression is a purely Palestinian issue, agreed upon by all Palestinian people. It stressed that the Palestinian people will not allow any guardianship or imposition of external solutions or equations that undermine its rights to attain freedom and determine its fate.

The movement called on all Arab and Islamic countries to pressure for a cessation of the Zionist genocide war against the Palestinian people and provide all means of support in their defense of their presence on their land and fulfilling their obligations towards their people, land, and the Islamic and Christian sanctities that the criminal settler gangs are corrupting.

"Mossad" Chiefs in Doha

The Hebrew broadcast authority reported that the Chief of the Israeli "Mossad", David Barnea, traveled to the capital city of Doha today, Friday, for meetings with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani regarding a prisoner exchange agreement and ceasefire in Gaza.

Barnea left without the rest of the negotiation team, which consists of the head of the General Security Service (Shin Bet), Ronen Bar, and the Reserve General Nitzan Alon, responsible for the issue of hostages and missing persons in the occupation army.

Pressure on Netanyahu to Accept the Deal

The "Wall Street Journal" reported that the Israeli security apparatus is pressuring the government to reach an agreement due to changes in the calculations of the battles. The security apparatus realizes that the gains of continuing the fight are very slim and may even be negative.

Ben Gvir Threatens Netanyahu

The "Al Jazeera" quoted the newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth as saying that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir threatened Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with toppling the government if decisions were made unilaterally in the exchange deal issue.

The genocide war launched by Israel on the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 272nd day, with the Zionist occupation forces continuing to commit mass massacres of innocents in the Gaza Strip, through dozens of airstrikes and artillery shelling on buildings and civilians.

Most Notable Developments:

- Over 38,000 martyrs

The occupation continues its aggression on Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian news agency that 4 citizens were martyred and 8 others were injured due to the occupation's aircraft bombing a residential apartment of a family in the Masharha area near the Tamaraz station on Tunnel Street in the Tuffah neighborhood.

It added that paramedics were able to rescue 3 martyrs and 13 wounded from a house after the occupation’s aircraft near the Yafa School in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City targeted it.

It continued, stating that at least one citizen was martyred and 3 others were injured as a result of the occupation's artillery shelling a group of citizens on Shaaf Street in the Shejaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City, as the occupation demolished residential buildings in the Shejaiya neighborhood and smoke rose heavily.

The source also reported that a number of citizens were martyred and injured due to the occupation's aircraft bombing a school housing displaced persons in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City.

The occupation's aircraft targeted a house near a popular market in central Gaza City, resulting in the martyrdom of four citizens and the injury of others.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced that the occupation forces committed 4 atrocities, resulting in 58 martyrs and 179 wounded admitted to hospitals within 24 hours.

The ministry stated that the number of casualties in the aggression has risen to 38,011 martyrs and 87,445 wounded since October 7th of last year.

Notable Resistance Operations

The Palestinian resistance continues to confront the invading Zionist forces in several areas of Gaza, as the Al-Qassam Brigades announced targeting an Israeli "Merkava 4" tank with an explosive device in the Shejaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City in collaboration with the Al-Quds Brigades.

After their return from the frontlines, our fighters reported targeting two "Merkava 4" tanks with "Yassin 105" shells in the Shejaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

They also targeted the enemy's operations command center near the Nahal Oz site east of Gaza City with "Rajoom" and "107" missiles.

The Al-Qassam Brigades and the Martyr Abdel Qader Al-Husseini Brigades also managed to launch a "Sam 7" missile towards an Apache helicopter in the sky over the Shejaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City.

They trapped an Israeli force in an ambush, resulting in one dead and one wounded, and engaged in a confrontation with its members in the Shejaiya neighborhood, confirming the helicopter landing to evacuate them.

On the other hand, the Al-Quds Brigades confirmed carrying out several operations in the Shejaiya neighborhood, indicating that its fighters detonated a barrel bomb (perforator) on an Israeli military vehicle near the central area.

She added that her fighters targeted with mortar shells "caliber 60" the positions of the invading occupation soldiers in the Shuja'iya neighborhood.

 Hamas Dealt Positively with the Ongoing Mediators' Discussions

The Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" mentioned that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the movement's political bureau, recently made contacts with mediators in Qatar and Egypt about the ideas being discussed with them, with the aim of reaching an agreement to put an end to the brutal aggression that the Palestinian people in Gaza are facing.

The movement added that there have been communications between the head of the movement and officials in Turkey regarding the recent developments, indicating that the movement has dealt positively with the content of the ongoing discussions.

In turn, a member of the movement's political bureau, Hussam Badran, stated on Wednesday that the movement is eager to reach an agreement to stop the war, confirming that communication with the mediators is ongoing.

He said: "The movement exchanged some ideas with the mediators in order to stop the war and achieve a complete withdrawal from the sector," adding that the movement did not harden its demands during the negotiations, and that the occupation is trying to disrupt and evade.

They pointed out that “the enemy knows that pressure on the movement’s leadership and constant threats are of no use. He said that we are the party most keen to end the war, and that what concerns us is to achieve the basic demands of our people, upon which there is a national consensus.” Emphasizing that “successive American administrations were completely biased towards the occupation’s position.”

"Hamas" denies excluding the condition for a ceasefire

A member of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Dr. Basem Naim, denied the "Israeli" statements about excluding the condition for a ceasefire in the first stage of the expected deal.

He said in statements to "Al Jazeera Net": These statements are not true, and he confirmed that both sides will stop military operations in the first stage, and negotiations will take place during the period for the permanent ceasefire conditions.

The Hebrew channel 12 quoted an "Israeli" official as saying: The response of Hamas does not include the condition of a ceasefire in the first stage of the deal.

Channel 12 reported, citing the official: Hamas' response allows the release of detainees such as the elderly, children, the sick, the wounded, and women soldiers.

The official added that if Hamas violates the agreement, it can be withdrawn from it and return to fighting after the first stage.

American media: "Israel" and "Hamas" are close to an agreement

CNN quoted an "Israeli" source as saying that "Israel" and Hamas are on the verge of reaching a framework for an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

The source, familiar with the negotiations, said that Israeli officials believe that Hamas's recent response to the proposed ceasefire will enable both parties to enter detailed negotiations to reach an agreement.

Kuwait reaffirms support for Palestinians, lauds ICJ

Kuwait restated its continuous and unchanging backing for the Palestinians' struggle until their rights are completely achieved. During her address at the 23rd IPHRC session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Assistant Foreign Minister Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah conveyed this stance on human rights.

Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah confirmed that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the people of Kuwait are dedicated to championing Palestinian rights. Kuwait expressed great admiration for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision that demanded a prompt ceasefire and cessation of military actions by the occupying forces.

Kuwait also called for adherence to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2720 and prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip. Al-Sabah verified that Kuwait, via the KFAED, had allocated approximately $200 million by April to support crucial projects in Gaza. Furthermore, she brought up Kuwait's ongoing backing for international organizations in light of the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, specifically by providing $30 million to assist the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in their humanitarian operations.

Al-Sabah emphasized the important involvement of Kuwaiti institutions and companies, along with the notable participation of 60 embassies accredited to Kuwait. She also elaborated on the various well-received initiatives designed to aid individuals in Palestine, such as the introduction of a nationwide campaign using the hashtag #FazaaForPalestine. She also stressed the significance of issuing arrest warrants for the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for their involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Sheikh Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs, emphasized the importance of holding all individuals responsible to put an end to the ongoing violence and human rights violations against the Palestinian people. Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah led the Kuwaiti delegation at the session in her role as Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Affairs.

The group also consisted of Turki Al-Daihani, who serves as a Counselor at the Kuwaiti Permanent Mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, along with Maha Al-Kulaib and Jana Al-Dhafiri, who are Diplomatic Attaches from the Human Rights Affairs Department at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agenda for the session includes open and closed discussions on various topics, and the final report will be released next Thursday.

Fresh directive for evacuation

The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees reported on Tuesday that around 250,000 individuals were affected after the Zionist army issued a new evacuation order for areas in southern Gaza the previous day. UNRWA spokesperson Louise Wateridge, speaking from Gaza via video link to reporters in Geneva, mentioned witnessing individuals and families preparing to depart the area by packing up their things.

The agency believes approximately 250,000 individuals have been affected by these directives, with expectations for the numbers to increase. Her remarks were made following the army's new evacuation order for sections of Khan Yunis and Rafah in southern Gaza issued on Monday. Wateridge stated that UNRWA's estimate for the population in the eastern Khan Yunis area under new evacuation orders was 250,000. "She stated that the majority of these individuals are likely to relocate from this region," mentioning that the organization aims to have a clearer understanding by later Tuesday of how many have actually departed.

Monday's evacuation order was issued as a result of the widespread displacement in Rafah that started almost two months ago with a similar order, indicating the beginning of a feared ground attack. The ongoing conflict has once more displaced numerous Palestinians and resulted in the shutdown of a vital aid passage. Wateridge commented that this is yet another serious setback for the humanitarian efforts in this location.

This is yet another tragic setback for the individuals and families directly affected. It appears as though they are being repeatedly and forcefully displaced once more. She mentioned that after the beginning of the Rafah invasion in May, many individuals returned to the mostly demolished Khan Yunis region. "Because of the orders given last night, the same families are now having to move again," she stated. Nowhere in the Gaza Strip is safe.

Kuwait supports women, widows  

  Acting undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr Khalid Al-Ajmi, confirmed on Tuesday that Kuwait is one of the distinguished countries in the application of charters and laws related to women’s rights, especially widows.

This came in a speech delivered on the occasion of International Widows’ Day, which falls on June 23 annually. Al-Ajmi said that Kuwait, with its institutions, is keen to provide material and moral support to the families of divorced housewives and widows.

He pointed to “the true Islamic religion that urges care and support of the widow,” noting that Kuwait has been keen to provide all aspects of care and service to widows. — KUNA  

Namaa Charity partnered with Awqaf for "Al-Ishiat" and "Al-I'taam" banks

Namaa Charity, in collaboration with the Social Reform Association, partnered with the General Secretariat of Awqaf to establish the "Al-Ishiat Bank." This initiative aims to support 7,192 families, benefiting approximately 46,329 individuals by providing food items purchased through a magnetic card at central markets with branches across Kuwait. The families eligible for this assistance have existing files with Namaa Charity and are already receiving monthly aid.

The project's goal is to assist needy and impoverished families in Kuwait by alleviating their financial burdens through the distribution of essential food items. Namaa Charity emphasizes the significance of social solidarity, cooperation, and humanitarian values in supporting the less fortunate and vulnerable individuals in society. By working closely with civil society organizations, government institutions, and the General Secretariat of Awqaf, Namaa Charity aims to strengthen social partnerships and contribute to community development.

The collaboration between Namaa Charity and the General Secretariat of Awqaf underscores the importance of coordinated efforts to achieve positive outcomes for those in need. It highlights the generosity of Kuwaiti donors and the spirit of social solidarity that defines Kuwaiti society. Namaa Charity remains committed to fulfilling the conditions established by endowors to uphold the principles of charitable giving and support disadvantaged individuals and families in Kuwait.

Namaa Charity, a part of the Social Reform Association, in collaboration with the General Secretariat of Awqaf, has launched the "Alam Al-Itaam" food bank. The initiative aims to activate endowments in community development by providing magnetic cards to impoverished families in accordance with wakf conditions. Headed by Walid Al-Bassam, the charity supports 4888 families totaling 20,078 beneficiaries through this project. The goal is to assist impoverished families in Kuwait by easing their financial burdens through the distribution of diverse food items using magnetic cards. The food bank operates through central markets with branches across Kuwait, exclusively serving families with Namaa Charity files. This humanitarian effort highlights Kuwait's commitment to global humanitarian causes, showcasing a strong social partnership between various entities. Al-Bassam emphasized the importance of coordination between donors and implementers to achieve optimal results efficiently. He expressed appreciation for the General Secretariat of Awqaf's support for impoverished families, acknowledging their strategic partnership with Namaa Charity. Gratitude was also extended to donors and supporters who contribute through various means to Namaa Charity's projects, highlighting the organization's dedication to serving the community.

  "Balad Al Khair" signs an agreement to implement "Al-Kiswa Bank" with the "Public Authority for Awqaf"

The charity organization “Balad Al Khair” the "Land of Goodness" signed a cooperation agreement with the General Authority for Awqaf to implement the Al-Kiswa Bank project, which aims to distribute clothing to needy families within the state of Kuwait.

Osman Al-Thuwaini, the director of "Land of Goodness," pointed out that the Al-Kiswa Bank aims to support those in need by distributing vouchers that allow them to purchase clothing, contributing to bringing joy to the hearts of the beneficiaries.

Al-Thuwaini confirmed that the project is a result of the constructive collaboration between "Land of Goodness" and the Public Authority for Awqaf, which provided financial support of 10,512 Kuwaiti Dinars for the project, in order to improve the conditions of needy families and orphans, serving the Kuwaiti society.

He mentioned that around 292 individuals benefit from the Al-Kiswa Bank project, with each beneficiary receiving 36 Kuwaiti Dinars to purchase clothing, which will bring happiness and joy to the hearts of the needy families who long to feel happy.

Al-Thuwaini emphasized the importance of the role played by the Public Authority for Awqaf in promoting solidarity within Kuwaiti society through cooperation with trusted national charitable organizations, including "Land of Goodness," to achieve the goals of supporting the most vulnerable groups in society.

"Alhayat Alkhairiya": More than 99,000 beneficiaries from Udhiyah projects and projects during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah

Alhayat Alkhairiya Association announced that 99,400 individuals have benefited from the projects implemented by the association during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. The projects included Udhiyah, Iftar for fasting individuals on the day of Arafah, clothing, and Eid gifts.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Barak, the advisor for projects and programs at the association, said: "Thanks to Allah's blessings and success, Alhayat Alkhairiya Association began implementing the Udhiyah project from the first day of Eid Al-Adha under the slogan 'Your Udhiyah is a source of joy and closeness.' It was implemented in 7 countries: Gaza, Yemen, India, Chad, Somalia, Benin, and Tanzania. The number of Udhiyahs reached 932, benefiting 56,475 individuals.

The association also carried out the project of providing Iftar for fasting individuals on the day of Arafah in Chad, Yemen, Togo, Benin, Ghana, Senegal, and Niger, benefiting 41,972 individuals.

We also brought joy to 1,400 children in northern Syria with clothing and Eid gifts, bringing the total number of beneficiaries from seasonal projects during Dhul Hijjah to 99,400 beneficiaries.

Al-Barak expressed sincere thanks and great gratitude to the generous donors in Kuwait Al-Khair, whose giving extended during these blessed days and who were the best supporters of their needy brothers. The donations for all campaigns and projects launched by the association during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah have been completed, and in some cases, the target was exceeded, especially for humanitarian projects directed towards our brothers and sisters in Gaza.

Al-Barak urged the public to follow the achievements of the association and watch reports on project implementations through the social media channels of Alhayat Alkhairiya Association and their YouTube channel, where reports are uploaded as soon as they arrive from the working areas for donors to see the results of their generous donations. He also mentioned that the association continues to launch its charitable and humanitarian projects, which can be donated to through their website alhyat.org or by contacting the hotline 1844455.