Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the country, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and in the presence of his representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, the high-level fourth conference in Kuwait on enhancing international cooperation in counterterrorism and border security kicked off.

Participants in this two-day conference included high-level representatives from 450 entities, including 33 ministers, as well as officials from the United Nations and international and regional organizations, reflecting the importance of this event in unifying international efforts to combat and finance terrorism. This conference is part of the "Dushanbe Process" launched by Tajikistan in 2018, aimed at creating comprehensive and effective mechanisms to achieve global security and stability in the face of the cross-border scourge of terrorism.

1- Royal patronage of the conference:

The fourth conference on "Enhancing International Cooperation in Counterterrorism and Border Security" was inaugurated under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad, with the presence of a representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, reflecting Kuwait's deep interest in this field.

2- Wide international participation:

The conference witnessed wide participation from over 450 international figures, including 33 ministers and representatives of United Nations agencies and 23 international and regional organizations, confirming its global importance.

3- Continuation of the "Dushanbe Process":

The conference comes as a continuation of the "Dushanbe Process on Counterterrorism and Its Financing" launched by Tajikistan in 2018, to enhance cooperation between countries in this field, with Kuwait hosting the fourth edition following conferences in 2018, 2019, and 2022.

4- Kuwait's commitment to multilateral action:

The Crown Prince affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the conference reflects its steadfast commitment to joint action, embodying a fundamental pillar in confronting the increasing challenges of terrorism.

5- Support for the UN counter-terrorism program:

Kuwait emphasizes the pivotal role of the United Nations program and center for counterterrorism in enhancing border security and providing technical expertise to member states, thereby reinforcing international cooperation.

6- Global terrorism challenges:

The Crown Prince highlighted that terrorism does not recognize borders or religions, and targets the stability of societies, stressing the importance of collective efforts to strategically and institutionally confront it.

7- Importance of upholding international law:

Kuwait affirmed that promoting and protecting international law, including humanitarian law and human rights, is a fundamental building block in combating terrorism, creating a solid foundation for global peace.

8- Technological challenges:

Kuwait pointed out the exploitation of modern technology by terrorist groups in their criminal activities, emphasizing the necessity of activating international cooperation to combat this illicit exploitation.

9- Kuwait's declaration to enhance border security:

The conference's final document, "Kuwait Declaration," aims to enhance international cooperation in combating terrorism, focusing on building flexible mechanisms for border security as a fundamental means of preserving state stability.

10- Looking forward to the next conference in 2026:

Kuwait expressed its readiness to host another conference on border security and management in 2026, as part of reviewing the outcomes of Kuwait's phase of the "Dushanbe Process," reaffirming its support for international efforts to combat terrorism.

The Israeli extermination war on Gaza enters its 400th day amidst unprecedented living, humanitarian, and health conditions for nearly one million displaced people in the southern and central parts of the Strip, while northern Gaza experiences a real famine as the occupation continues to prevent aid from reaching it, in one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world.

Living under the weight of multi-front war

The residents of the Gaza Strip live under the weight of multi-front war and suffering that the world has failed to end or convince the Israeli occupation to alleviate the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, which has completely destroyed its infrastructure, leaving it without schools, universities, hospitals, electricity, or sewage networks.

Haq: 4650 massacres

According to the International Commission to Defend the Rights of the Palestinian People (Haq), the occupation has committed more than 4650 massacres against civilians during the war, most of whom were targeted inside their homes or in shelters during a campaign of forced displacement, which affected two million people, representing 90% of the total population of the Strip.

War crimes

The occupation has committed war crimes and human rights violations, including the regular use of Palestinian children and their families as human shields during battles, according to documents compiled by the Global Movement to Defend Children.

The occupation authorities have detained 5,000 prisoners from the Strip under the “Illegal Combatants” law, subjecting them to harsh physical and psychological conditions, and subjected them to various forms of torture and mistreatment, with some facing rape and sexual assault.

Workers in international and humanitarian organizations have not been spared from the fires of the occupation, which has killed around 200 employees, while convoys of aid have been attacked, many of which were destroyed. At least 184 journalists have been killed, many of whom were directly and deliberately targeted, and the infrastructure of most media institutions has been destroyed to prevent coverage of the violations and war crimes being committed.

10,000 missing persons

Data from the government media office has recorded 10,000 missing persons whose statuses are unknown, whether they are martyrs, prisoners, or buried under rubble.

A report from the United Nations revealed on Friday that women and children make up nearly 70% of the victims of the extermination war, whose martyrdom has been confirmed by the international agency between November 2023 and April 2024. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Health in Gaza on Friday, the toll of the Israeli aggression has reached 43,552 martyrs and 102,765 injuries since October 7, 2023.

Food insecurity

Famine has ravaged the people of the Gaza Strip, and dozens of children and elderly individuals have died from severe hunger, while some have perished due to the lack of basic life and health care necessities. Meanwhile, residents continue to live without fuel or gas to help them cook the little food they have for their children, resorting to using wood and plastic despite the diseases and cancers it may cause. Reports indicate that many children have been born with deformities due to malnutrition.

Reuters reported that experts in global food security stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely dire and deteriorating rapidly. They added that "there is a strong possibility that a famine is imminent in areas of northern Gaza."

The experts stressed the urgent need for immediate action within days, not weeks, from all parties involved in the Gaza war or those who have influence, in order to alleviate this catastrophic situation. They emphasized that "if effective action is not taken, the scale of this impending disaster will far exceed anything else we have seen in Gaza since October 7, 2023."

 Bombing of Displacement Centers

Throughout the 400 days of extermination, the occupation has not spared displacement shelters, with more than 1,200 citizens having been martyred due to the bombing of displacement and shelter centers in the Gaza Strip since the war began on October 7, 2023.

According to data from the government media, the occupation has targeted more than 185 centers for displacement and shelter, including 163 schools housing hundreds of thousands of displaced persons. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor documented the Israeli occupation army targeting shelter centers 39 times last October, resulting in the martyrdom of 188 Palestinians and injuries to hundreds more.

The international system has failed over the 400 days of extermination to achieve the principles upon which it was founded, demonstrating a complete failure to stop the war or to deter the occupation army from implementing the generals' plan in northern Gaza. Residents have been living under a fire siege, both aerial and artillery, for 36 days, facing systematic starvation aimed at forcibly displacing them, all while the occupation continues to bomb three of its hospitals.

The spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Kazem Abu Khalaf, confirmed that thousands of children in northern Gaza have been deprived of their right to vaccination against polio due to the blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation in the northern areas, and the aggression that has prevented all organizations from entering those areas.

Abu Khalaf noted that “delays mean an increased time interval between the first and second rounds of vaccination, which will affect the anticipated benefits of completing vaccinations in two rounds,” pointing out that more than 105,000 children have been deprived of the second phase of the polio vaccine.

 Collapse of the Healthcare System

Out of three hospitals (the Indonesian, Al-Awda, and Kamal Adwan hospitals) in the northern Gaza Strip, two have completely gone out of service.

Dr. Marwan Al-Hamss, the field hospitals manager in Gaza, confirmed that the northern hospitals have completely ceased operations due to systematic destruction from bombings, deprivation of water and food, arrests of doctors and nurses, bombing of ambulances, and the prevention of civil defense services from reaching the injured.

 In a remark to Al Jazeera Mubasher, Al-Hammas stated that the occupying forces have compelled numerous doctors to escape to Gaza City and are denying them re-entry to fulfill their medical responsibilities in hospitals located in northern Gaza. It equally declines to provide hospitals with fuel and medical resources. He characterized the circumstances at Kamal Adwan Hospital, the sole facility functioning with a restricted medical team, as disastrous, noting that they handle cases of starvation and malnutrition, asserting that the hospital cannot offer medical assistance for the rising number of injured, given that there are merely 5 doctors, none of whom are surgeons or possess surgical expertise.

No Hospitals in Rafah

Al-Hammas emphasized that the health situation in hospitals in central and southern Gaza is not much different. “In the city of Rafah, there is no hospital, and the wounded there receive treatment in a field hospital of the Red Cross in the Mawasi area of Rafah. As for Khan Younis, the Nasser Medical Complex, the European Gaza Hospital, and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah are all filled with the wounded and are severely lacking in medical supplies and urgently need fuel.”

The government media official stated that the crime of ethnic cleansing and genocide being committed by the occupation in northern Gaza has claimed the lives of more than 1,800 martyrs, 4,000 injured, and hundreds missing, in addition to the destruction of residential neighborhoods, hospitals, and infrastructure. The occupation has turned many residential areas and gatherings in northern Gaza, especially the Jabalia camp and Beit Lahia town, into barren deserts and heaps of rubble. This military approach is based on a strategy of demolishing residential blocks and gatherings to alter the demographic and geographical shape of the area after the ongoing Israeli war for the second consecutive year, and to prevent resistance from regrouping in a closely-knit geographical area.

Dozens of video clips published by occupying soldiers on their pages and accounts on social media show moments of demolishing residential blocks, homes, and mosques, while they celebrate these actions. The Israeli occupation has not yet halted this method, indicating that it is a military tactic employed in the ongoing military operations for the second consecutive year.

  65% to 80% residential buildings destroyed

According to estimates, the destruction of buildings and residential gatherings by the occupation ranges between 65% and 80%, including total and significant partial destruction unfit for habitation, and partial destruction that can be restored, meaning that the Strip will need decades for reconstruction and to return to its pre-war state in Gaza.

The Gaza war has entered its 399th consecutive day amid ongoing Israeli bombardment across various parts of the strip, specifically in the northern areas, where nothing has been spared from the attacks. Speaking of the north, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiya, announced on Friday that Palestinian casualties are losing their lives in the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza due to a lack of medical supplies and specialized doctors, a result of the massacre being perpetrated by Israel for over a year.

Meanwhile, a report published by the United Nations Human Rights Commission today revealed that women and children constituted about 70% of the thousands of martyrs from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, whose deaths were confirmed by the international body during the period between November 2023 and April of last year. The report discussed "the killings of civilians in Gaza that violate international law, often amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and even genocide."

Additionally, the civil defense in Gaza announced that its teams recovered eight martyrs from a house targeted by Israeli bombing in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres in the strip, resulting in 39 martyrs and 123 injuries reaching hospitals in the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the toll of Israeli aggression has risen to 43,508 martyrs and 102,684 injuries since October 7, 2023.

UN: 70% of Gaza War Martyrs are Women and Children

A report published by the United Nations Human Rights Commission today revealed that women and children made up approximately 70% of the thousands of martyrs from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, whose deaths were confirmed by the international body during the period between November 2023 and April of last year. The report discussed "the killings of civilians in Gaza that violate international law, often amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and even genocide."

3 Massacres in 24 Hours

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres in the strip, resulting in 39 martyrs and 123 injuries reaching hospitals within the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the toll of Israeli aggression has thus risen to 43,508 martyrs and 102,684 injuries since October 7, 2023.

Al-Quds Brigades Announce Destruction of Occupation Vehicle in Jabalia Camp

Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, announced the destruction of an Israeli military vehicle of the "Merkava" type by detonating a "Thaqib" explosive device in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.

Kamal Adwan Hospital: Victims are Losing Their Lives Due to Lack of Resources

The Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiya, announced on Friday that Palestinian victims are losing their lives in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, due to a lack of medical supplies and specialized doctors, a result of the genocide being perpetrated by Israel for over a year.

Abu Safiya stated in a video clip published by the Ministry of Health in Gaza: "The situation is catastrophic in northern Gaza, the blockade continues, and with each day the number of injured who turn into martyrs increases due to a lack of resources and the absence of specialized surgical medical teams." He added, "The Israeli blockade on northern Gaza is deadly, as it prevents the entry of water, food, medicine, and medical aid." He continued: "The hospital provides services to the wounded with minimal resources amid the arrest by the Israeli army of specialized medical staff and the shortage of health supplies."

Abu Safiya urged the countries of the world and human rights organizations to "stand by the health system in Gaza and work to allow medical supplies and delegations to enter to provide services amid the ongoing genocide."

Hamas Calls for Protests in Support of Gaza

Today, Friday, Hamas called on Palestinians in the West Bank and the Arab and Muslim world to take to the streets and squares in support of the Gaza Strip, which has been subjected to Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing for more than a year.

A leader in the movement, Mahmoud Mardawe, stated in a statement: "Palestinians in the West Bank must intensify their movement to support Gaza and the prisoners." Mardawe emphasized the "necessity of activists from around the world, especially in the Arab and Muslim world, to gather in every square and arena in defense of the Palestinian people's right to life and freedom." He added: "What is happening to the people of the Gaza Strip is a documented genocide, both in voice and image, and it calls for a widespread revolution to express the magnitude of the crime being committed against them by the Israeli occupation."

He continued: "The world, from east to west, with its peoples and institutions, is today facing a true humanitarian test regarding the crime of ethnic cleansing taking place in the Strip." Mardawe clarified that "the silence and complacency that has lasted for many months must come to an end, and everyone must send a clear message to (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his extremist government that Gaza is not alone."

UN: Israel's blockade has caused unprecedented levels of killing

The United Nations Office of Human Rights stated today, Friday, that Israel's complete blockade of Gaza, the prevention of aid entry, and repeated mass displacement have led to unprecedented levels of killing, starvation, and disease.

4 Martyrs Due to Israeli Shelling in Beit Lahia

Four martyrs fell as a result of an Israeli shelling on the Beit Lahia project in northern Gaza Strip.

UN: About 70% of Gaza Martyrs are Women and Children

The UN Office of Human Rights stated today, Friday, that nearly 70% of the martyrs in Gaza under investigation are women and children, condemning what it described as a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.

4 Martyrs in Israeli Airstrike Northwest of Gaza City

Palestinian media reported that four martyrs fell in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house near the Al-Mushtal hotel northwest of Gaza City.

Gaza Administration Committee: Ambitions Conditional on Resolving Fatah-Hamas Disputes

As Gaza's war enters its second consecutive year and all political projects have failed to find a consensus formula guaranteeing the shape of the post-war period, an Egyptian proposal has emerged to form a joint Gaza Administration Committee between Fatah and Hamas to manage civil affairs for the population, particularly regarding reconstruction and relief efforts. Recently, there has been increased discussion about the possible issuance of a presidential decree by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to form the Gaza Administration Committee. However, optimism has waned after the recent meetings between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo ended without an agreement, resembling much of what took place during reconciliation meetings and dialogues since 2007.

New Israeli Security Minister Takes Oath in Knesset

The new Israeli Security Minister, Israel Katz, took the constitutional oath before the Knesset late Thursday into Friday, two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his predecessor Yoav Gallant due to disagreements over the conduct of the war on Gaza. Gideon Sa'ar, who has until now held the position of Minister without Portfolio, will succeed Katz as Foreign Minister.

Galant conducts final official conversation with Austin after his dismissal from office

Israeli Security Minister Yoav Galant, who was dismissed from his position, stated on Thursday that he had his last official phone conversation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Galant had a close relationship with Austin throughout the Israeli war on Gaza, speaking with him several times a week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Galant this week after months of tensions and disagreements. In a statement, Galant thanked Austin for his "partnership and deep commitment" to the defense relations between Washington and Tel Aviv, adding, "Our special connection must remain strong and unshakeable."

 Occupation does not allow the entry of food and water into northern Gaza

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that the Israeli occupation is not allowing the entry of food and water aid into northern Gaza, which the UN is trying to send there. UN Assistant Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told reporters on Thursday that the only aid that Israel has allowed into the area since the start of its recent military operations there a month ago has been hospital supplies during medical evacuation missions.

 UN: Israel prevents essential materials keeping northern Gaza residents alive

Recovery of 8 martyrs from a house in the Daraj neighborhood

Civil defense in Gaza announced that its teams recovered eight martyrs from a house targeted by Israeli shelling in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City.

27 martyrs due to the Israeli occupation's shelling in Jabalia Camp

27 Palestinians, including children and women, were martyred, and others were injured on Thursday evening in a new massacre committed by the Israeli occupation by shelling a house in Jabalia Camp in northern Gaza. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) indicated that there are a number of martyrs and injured under the rubble that rescue teams are trying to recover after the shelling of the house near Abu Hussein schools in Jabalia Camp.

Fire breaks out in a house    

Palestinian media reported that a fire broke out in a house near the Daraj clinic in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City, after it was targeted by Israeli shelling. The civil defense in Gaza stated that its teams headed to the house after it was shelled.

 Martyrdom of 4 displaced individuals and injuries to others  

Four Palestinians were martyred, and others were injured on Thursday evening due to an airstrike by the Israeli occupation targeting the Al-Rimal school, which shelters displaced individuals in the Nasser neighborhood of Gaza City.

In recent hours, Israeli warplanes bombed the Al-Shati elementary school for boys, known as "Shahib," in the Al-Shati Camp west of Gaza City, resulting in 11 Palestinians being martyred, including children.

As the 398th day of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation begins, the occupation forces continue to escalate their aggression against the Gaza Strip, leaving behind massacres of civilians, amid ongoing clashes between Palestinian resistance and occupation forces on several fronts.

Civilians in Gaza are dying of hunger: UN warns    

The United Nations announced that Palestinians in Gaza are facing death by starvation in the sight of the international community, describing the living conditions in the strip as "lethal." They emphasized that the responsibility for providing an alternative to the UNRWA does not lie with the United Nations but with the occupation. In a statement from the official spokesperson, Stefan Dujarric, he pointed out that northern Gaza has been under a suffocating siege for nearly a month, calling for an end to what he termed "crimes against civilians." In the same context, Dujarric clarified, citing field sources, that the occupation has destroyed nearly a thousand Palestinian homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem this year, displacing over 1,100 Palestinians, 40% of whom are children.

Knesset approves a law expelling families of perpetrators of operations

The Israeli Knesset has definitively approved a law that allows the Interior Minister in the occupation government to expel the families of those who carry out resistance operations against the occupation for a period of up to 20 years, according to the Palestinian Media Center. It also approved a temporary measure for five years that allows for the imprisonment of minors under the age of 14 who are accused of committing "crimes related to acts of resistance." This law comes as part of the Israeli policies to tighten security control and constrict Palestinians.

With American support… The occupation army buys 25 F-15 aircraft

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a $5.2 billion deal to purchase 25 F-15IA aircraft from Boeing, funded by American military aid. The deal opens the door for the future purchase of 25 additional aircraft, enhancing the military capabilities of the Israeli Air Force, and comes after a series of negotiations and close cooperation between the Ministry of National Security and the Air Force.

American Muslims call on Trump to fulfill promises to end the Gaza War

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on elected President Donald Trump to honor his commitment to end what he described as the "Israeli genocide war" on the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued by the council's executive director, Nihad Awad, he urged Democratic Party officials to learn from Kamala Harris's declining popularity among Muslims and other opponents of the genocide in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of American officials dealing honestly with issues concerning Muslim voters, including ending the aggression against Gaza. Awad noted that Trump had previously promised to strive for a true peace based on justice and freedom, expressing the council's hope for the fulfillment of this promise, which reflects the Palestinian people's aspiration for freedom and independence.

Kuwait condemns Zionist crimes, double standard

  Kuwait deemed the double-standard approach and silence over Zionist occupation crimes against Palestinians as unacceptable, stressing that international law must be respected by all members of the global community. This came in a speech delivered by second secretary at the Kuwaiti Permanent Mission to the UN headquarters in New York Wafeeqa Al-Mulla to the UNGA late Tuesday. The Kuwaiti diplomat affirmed that human rights violations in various parts of the world required from the international community an unwavering stance against such crimes.

She reiterated Kuwait’s utter condemnation of occupation’s horrific crimes in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and Lebanon, saying that it reflected the inhumane and aggressive policies of the occupiers. She deemed the Zionist occupation killing of innocent civilians and the destruction of their houses and dwellings as shameless crimes against all of humanity. Al-Mulla called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and allowing the entry of humanitarian aid as well as holding those behind horrific violations and crimes accountable. 

She said that Kuwait welcomed the decision by the Human Rights Council to open an independent investigation into Zionist war crimes, calling on the international community to aid Palestinians against their oppressors. On Lebanon, the Kuwaiti diplomat called for an international effort to stop the occupation from further attacking the fellow Arab state, saying that the aggression against UNIFIL troops was a stark violation of international law. The diplomat reflected her country’s commitment to human rights, saying that Kuwait had submitted this year its sixth review over ending all kinds of discriminations against women in addition to other actions aimed at bolstering human rights globally namely laborers rights. - KUNA

Awqaf promotes Quran recitation

  The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs affirmed on Wednesday its endeavor to be a global leader in caring for the people and teaching the Holy Quran through the Kuwait International Award for Quran Memorization, Recitations and Tajweed. This came during a press conference held by the Ministry to announce the launch of the award in its 13th session under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from the 13th to the 20th of November.

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Award, Dr Bandar Al-Nusafi, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Ministry is keen on encouraging memorizers of the Book of Allah to study the science of readings and spreading the spirit of positive competition through this competition and highlighting the civilized image of Kuwait. Al-Nusafi explained that the competition has five branches: memorizing the entire Holy Quran, memorizing the Holy Quran according to the ten transmitted readings, recitation and chanting, and memorizing the Quran for young memorizers, in addition to the award for the best technical project. — KUNA

Kuwait sends tons of medicines and relief supplies to Lebanon

  The first relief plane – part of the Kuwaiti air bridge took off on Wednesday, heading to Rafiq Hariri Airport with 30 tons of medicines, medical devices, and supplies on board to support the health sector in Lebanon. This was organized by the Ministry of Health in cooperation and coordination with the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, represented by the Kuwaiti Air Force.

The Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation Affairs, Ambassador Hamad Al-Mashaan, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) just before takeoff that, based on the leading humanitarian role of Kuwait and on the orders of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the first airlift flights were launched to help the brothers in Lebanon.

Ambassador Al-Mashaan stressed that the implementation of the air bridge comes as a translation of the Cabinet’s decision to coordinate with the ministries of health, finance, foreign affairs, and the Kuwait Red Crescent Society to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the brothers and sisters in Lebanon in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense amid the aggressions by Zionist occupation aggression against Lebanon.

The implementation of the air bridge is a complement to the country’s firm and principled position in the humanitarian field. The flights will continue over the coming days with the participation of a number of entities, organizations, and associations active in the humanitarian field under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He reiterated Kuwait’s solidarity and its stand with the Lebanese people.

For his part, the Charge d’Affaires at the embassy of Lebanon to Kuwait, Ahmed Arafa, confirmed to KUNA that Kuwait is one of the leading countries in relief and humanitarian work, deservedly assuming the title of the leading “country of humanity” to help the needy countries around the world. He expressed his thanks to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, represented by the Kuwaiti Air Force, for carrying out such a difficult task. — KUNA

Namaa Charity launches "Teach Me and You Get My Reward" in partnership with the Awqaf Administration

Namaa Charity, part of the Social Reform Association, has announced the launch of the project "Teach Me and You Get My Reward," which aims to empower financially disadvantaged students and orphans to continue their education by covering tuition fees for the academic year 2024-2025. This initiative is in collaboration with the Endowment Fund for Scientific and Social Development, under the General Secretariat of Awqaf, and aims to enhance the conditions set by the benefactors as stipulated in the endowment documents.

In this context, Walid Al-Bassam, head of projects and development sector at Namaa Charity, expressed his pride in the strategic partnership with the Awqaf Administration, stating that the project is part of efforts to reduce educational dropouts and provide sustainable educational opportunities for deserving students. The project aims to assist low-income families in covering tuition fees, with a focus on supporting high-achieving students and enabling them to complete their education, thereby improving the living conditions of these families through the education of their children.

Al-Bassam highlighted the importance of education in the vision of Namaa Charity, which adopts the motto "We care about people." He emphasized that education is the foundation of building societies and advancing nations, and depriving a student of this fundamental right not only affects them but also jeopardizes an entire generation. He expressed deep regret at seeing students deprived of education due to their inability to pay tuition fees, emphasizing that education is the essence of life and the means through which nations achieve progress and prosperity.

Al-Bassam added that Namaa Charity gives utmost importance to the education sector, especially for financially disadvantaged students, orphans, and those with limited income in Kuwait. He pointed out that Namaa Charity supported over 900 students last year and seeks to continue developing this project year after year, stressing the impact of education in shaping a bright future for future generations.

Furthermore, in line with its mission to promote sustainability and localize charitable work, Namaa believes in the importance of developing local humanitarian solutions to meet the needs of Kuwaiti society and empower the most vulnerable groups internally. This commitment is based on establishing practices that rely on national resources and enhancing social solidarity to make Kuwait a leading model in local charitable work through sustainable projects that improve individuals' lives and enhance their capabilities for effective participation in society.

In conclusion, Al-Bassam stated that Namaa is keen for all its initiatives to be rooted in the needs of Kuwaiti society, providing quality support focusing on education, health, and social development, thus enhancing Kuwait's role as a responsible and cohesive society with its citizens. The "Teach Me and You Get My Reward" project is an exemplar of Namaa's commitment to local humanitarian work, aiming to support financially disadvantaged students and help them build their future through education, thereby contributing to the development of national capabilities and achieving sustainable progress in Kuwait.

"Bait Al Khair" distributes food voucher cards to 440 individuals in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf

Bait Al Khair Association, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of Awqaf, announced the implementation of the "Sunnah Bank" project, which included the distribution of pre-paid cards to provide food items benefiting about 440 individuals from underprivileged families in Kuwait. Osman Al Thuwaini, director of Bait Al Khair Association, stated that the Association always prioritizes the underprivileged, which is why the "Sunnah Bank" project was launched in cooperation with the General Secretariat of Awqaf. He added that underprivileged Kuwaiti families deserve more support to face living burdens and high prices, and therefore they worked on providing necessary food items through distributing pre-paid cards benefiting 440 individuals, where each person receives around 25 dinars to be spent on food commodities for a full month. Al Thuwaini praised the effective role played by the General Secretariat of Awqaf in supporting the "Sunnah Bank" project, as seen in providing a sum of 11,000 dinars to implement the project, aiming to support underprivileged families and serve the Kuwaiti community. He continued that the project cards were loaded according to the number of individuals in each family, with the card valid only for purchasing food items according to the conditions set by the General Secretariat of Awqaf, to be then delivered to the beneficiaries.

Cooperation agreement between "Al Rasikhoun" and Ibn Khaldun University

In an important step towards enhancing education and academic exchange between educational institutions, the "Al Rasikhoun in Knowledge" association signed a joint cooperation agreement with Ibn Khaldun University for Islamic, Humanitarian, and Administrative Sciences, in the presence and representation of Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazeem, a member of the board of directors of "Al Rasikhoun in Knowledge."

Ayoub Al-Awadi, Deputy Director General of Projects at Al Rasikhoun in Knowledge, said: The agreement aims to develop joint education fields, exchange academic experiences, and organize common educational activities that serve the vision of both parties in spreading Islamic and human sciences and enhancing the role of sustainable education. The agreement reflects the commitment of both institutions to developing joint academic work and providing more diverse and in-depth educational opportunities.

Al-Awadi explained that the agreement aims to cooperate in establishing educational programs, where both parties seek to design and implement a range of educational programs that serve students from various backgrounds, combining Islamic, humanitarian, and administrative sciences. This collaboration aims to provide modern and interactive educational methodologies to help prepare students in line with scientific and societal changes, focusing on deepening the comprehensive understanding of Sharia and administrative sciences and providing high-level educational content.

Al-Awadi also pointed out that the agreement aims to exchange teaching experiences with teaching staff, noting that this item enhances communication between faculty members in both institutions, enabling professors to share best educational practices and the latest developments in the fields of Islamic, humanitarian, and administrative sciences. This contributes to enriching educational content and improving academic performance, and this cooperation is expected to contribute to developing training programs and raising the level of education for both parties.

Al-Awadi emphasized the importance of this agreement, confirming that it represents a model of integration between educational institutions, allowing for effective exchange of experiences and enhancing the capabilities of youth in multiple fields including Sharia and administrative sciences. He added that this partnership helps to root modern sciences and knowledge in a way that is suitable for the needs of the times, opening up broader horizons to serve the community and prepare an informed and qualified generation to serve their country and nation.

Al-Awadi concluded his statement by saying, "This agreement is a significant step towards achieving a comprehensive and advanced education that combines authenticity and modernity." The agreement is expected to enhance the level of academic cooperation between the Al Rasikhoun in Knowledge association and Ibn Khaldun University and contribute to achieving a positive and sustainable impact on students and faculty members alike.

The Zionist occupation continues to commit massacres in the Gaza Strip for the 397th consecutive day, amid a major escalation in the north to force its residents to flee south, amid poor humanitarian conditions.

The Zionist occupation forces continue to commit genocide in the Gaza Strip, through dozens of airstrikes and artillery shelling, committing massacres against civilians, amidst a catastrophic humanitarian situation as a result of the siege and the displacement of over 95% of the population.

Violent airstrikes and shelling

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

The occupation forces continue their ground invasion of wide areas in Rafah since May 7th, and several axes in Gaza amidst aerial and artillery shelling and committing horrific massacres, and demolishing homes of citizens in Jabalia camp.

For the 33^rd day Jabalia and Beit Lahia under siege

For the 33rd consecutive day, northern Gaza and particularly Jabalia camp and Beit Lahia continue to suffer under siege and starvation imposed by the occupation amidst intense aerial and artillery bombardment, and complete isolation of the northern governorate from Gaza.

Without humanitarian and medical care

For the 15th consecutive day, the occupation forces forcibly disabled the civil defense operations in the northern areas of the Gaza Strip due to continuous Zionist aggression, leaving thousands of citizens there without humanitarian and medical care.

Local sources reported that the occupation army is advancing towards the Al-Fakhoura school west of Jabalia camp under heavy and continuous cover fire.

The sources mentioned that the occupation forces shelled with artillery concurrently with firing from the occupation vehicles and drones in Jabalia camp and the Safatawi area, near Abu Sharkh roundabout, and west of Beit Lahia.

Demolishing residential blocks

The occupation army continues to demolish buildings and residential blocks in the Safatawi area, Jabalia camp, Beit Lahia town, and loud explosions can be heard in Gaza City.

Six injuries, including two women and three children, were taken to Al-Awda Hospital after the drones targeted a house in the Nusseirat camp in central Gaza.

Two women were killed and four others were injured as a result of the Israeli occupation forces shelling the house of citizen Riad Abu Daka in the town of Al-Fakhari, southeast of Khan Younis, this morning. Rescue teams are still searching for missing persons under the rubble of the destroyed house, in an attempt to find survivors among the debris.

Medical sources announced that the two martyrs are Ansam Ahmed Abu Daka and her daughter Riad Abu Daka. In another attack, eight citizens were injured, including two women, five children, and a man, as a result of the shelling of the Zuhd family's house in Block C in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the middle of the Gaza Strip.

Shelling residential houses

The Israeli occupation forces also demolished other residential houses in the Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, amidst an escalation of shelling and destruction in multiple areas of Gaza.

Five citizens were killed and others were injured tonight as a result of the Israeli occupation aircrafts shelling a residential apartment in the Hamed Al-Reefi building, located on Yaffa Street in the Tuffah neighborhood in the northeast of Gaza City, causing significant damage to the building and creating a state of panic among the residents of the area.

Jenin neighborhood

The Israeli aircrafts also launched two consecutive raids on houses near the bakery in the Jenin neighborhood east of the city of Rafah, resulting in wide destruction in the neighborhood and the fall of more victims between martyrs and wounded.

Earlier tonight, medical sources confirmed the death of five citizens and the injury of others with various injuries, as a result of the Israeli occupation targeting a group of citizens in the Zarka area in the north of the Gaza Strip, where the area was crowded with residents and displaced persons.

According to the data of the Palestinian Ministry of Health, since dawn yesterday, Tuesday, 61 citizens have been killed, including 46 in the north of the Strip, as a result of the continuous shelling carried out by the Israeli occupation forces on Gaza from the air, land, and sea since the 7th of October 2023.