In a step that embodies Kuwait's leading role in supporting global human development, Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Society of Social Reform, inaugurated the "Late Shaha Abdulrazak Al-Obeid Village" in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. This village includes several facilities that meet the basic needs of the local population, including the establishment of a school, 50 homes for the poor, a clinic, a mosque, and an artesian well. The inauguration was held under the patronage of the National Assembly President, Adama Bictogo, and chaired by the High Representative of the President of the Republic, Gilbert Kafana Kone, with the support of the Minister of State and Minister of Defense, Tini Berahima Ouattara. This activity is part of the social policy aimed at improving the living conditions of the population. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim, Deputy Head of the Communication Sector at Al-Namaa Charity, and Khalid Mubarak Al-Shammari, Director of the Relief Department.

Al-Ibrahim stated that the residential houses represent a new life for families living in harsh conditions. He emphasized that the Late Shahh Abdulrazak Al-Obeid residential village established by Al-Namaa Charity is one of the pioneering humanitarian initiatives aimed at providing a comprehensive environment for the most needy groups. This village contributes to improving the lives of needy families by providing housing, healthcare, education, and social and religious support, reflecting Kuwait's commitment to its global humanitarian role.

Al-Ibrahim clarified that the residential houses are not just shelters; they represent a new life for families that were living in tough conditions, allowing them to live with dignity and alleviating their daily burdens. He also highlighted the importance of the medical clinic located in the village, which addresses a pressing need for the local residents, receiving about 1,000 patients each month and providing basic medical services such as examination rooms, a delivery room, an emergency room, and a pharmacy. This clinic is considered a qualitative leap in improving the overall health of the population and alleviating their suffering.

He continued discussing the school, which spans an area of 780 m² and accommodates 280 students. He stated, "The school is not merely an educational building; it is a window of hope and an opportunity for educating children and youth living in remote areas, helping them build a better future and improve their living conditions." The school includes eight classrooms, multipurpose rooms such as a library, an activities room, a cafeteria, and rooms for teachers and administrators, providing a comprehensive educational environment that helps elevate the academic achievement of the students.

Al-Shammari: The village is a comprehensive model for achieving sustainable development.

Ibrahim highlighted the importance of the water well that was established at a depth of 100 meters to serve 5,000 individuals, explaining that it represents a source of life and health for the villagers, providing them with clean drinking water and reducing the effort exerted to fetch water from distant areas.

He added that the mosque, which spans an area of 200 square meters and accommodates 400 worshippers, is a place for worship and social interaction among the residents, strengthening their spiritual and social ties, promoting harmony, and enhancing values of cooperation and peace.

For his part, Khaled Mubarak Al-Shammari, Director of the Relief Department at Namaa Charity, stated that the village of the late Shahe Abdul Razak Al-Obaid in Ivory Coast represents a comprehensive model for achieving sustainable development, as it provides housing for the poor, health and educational services, and a source of clean water, which contributes to improving the living conditions of the local community and enhances their capacity for stability and economic growth.

He affirmed that the project aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by providing opportunities for education, health, and housing, contributing to poverty reduction and enhancing the quality of life.

Al-Shammari also pointed out that the project reflects Namaa Charity's commitment to creating a strong infrastructure that contributes to stabilizing living conditions, adding that the association is keen to employ local labor in construction projects, which supports the local economy and creates new job opportunities, benefiting the village's residents and the surrounding area.

Al-Shammari concluded his statement by emphasizing the importance of community partnership and the generous support from honorable donors, saying: "The village of the late Shahe Abdul Razak Al-Obaid embodies the ideal model of humanitarian cooperation and charitable work, and we look forward to more projects that serve needy communities and provide them with a dignified life and a sustainable future."

The occupying forces continue to commit the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip for the 402nd consecutive day, by launching dozens of airstrikes and artillery bombardments, while committing massacres against civilians, amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation due to the blockade and the displacement of more than 95% of the population.

Today, the occupation's aircraft and artillery continued their violent strikes and bombardments in various areas of the Gaza Strip, targeting homes, displacement gatherings, and streets, resulting in dozens of martyrs and injured.

Additionally, there has been a ground invasion of wide neighborhoods in Rafah, and several axes of Gaza, accompanied by air and artillery bombardments and the commission of horrific massacres, as well as the demolition of citizens' homes in the Jabalia camp.

For the 38th consecutive day, northern Gaza, particularly the Jabalia camp and Beit Lahia, is suffering under an "Israeli" siege and starvation amidst violent air and artillery bombardments, completely isolating the northern governorate from Gaza.

The occupying forces continue, for the 20th day, to forcibly obstruct the work of the Civil Defense in northern Gaza due to ongoing "Israeli" targeting and aggression, leaving thousands of citizens there without humanitarian and medical care.

The occupying forces have advanced around the land of Al-Luh and the Mosque of Muadh ibn Jabal "north of the Nuseirat camp, and west of the Nuseirat camp in Wadi Abu Jabr and the land of Abu Ma'la," simultaneously with heavy gunfire and artillery bombardments.

An elderly martyr arrived at the Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat after being subjected to artillery fire west of the Nuseirat camp. Another 74-year-old man was martyred due to injuries sustained from targeting yesterday in Nuseirat at the Al-Hajj bakery.

Earlier on Sunday, more than 49 people were martyred, half of them children, in "Israeli" bombardments on two houses in Gaza City and Jabalia town in the northern sector.

On the ground, the resistance announced that its fighters managed to "target a walking Zionist force consisting of 15 soldiers and neutralize them from zero distance," west of the Shimaa area north of Beit Lahia in the northern sector.

The book "Migration and its Role in Settling Islam in Europe: Challenges of Coexistence and Integration, with Britain as a Model" by author Hamid Al-Hashimi is regarded as one of the scientific and practical works that discuss the issue of Muslim minorities. It serves as a reference for researchers and those interested in the struggles and experiences of Muslim minorities in the United Kingdom, as well as the means of coexistence with British society, especially in light of the growing "Islamophobia."

The author discusses the conditions of Muslims in Britain across several chapters, which are arranged in a manner that facilitates the reader's understanding of the nature of migration to Britain initially, before addressing the motivations that led to this migration. He then moves on to explore the challenges and obstacles that hinder integration with society in all its components.

The author speaks clearly in his book about the role of this migration in settling Islam in Europe, noting that non-Muslims in these countries have been influenced by members of the Muslim communities and their good morals. He also responds to the false claims of Orientalists about Islam, such as the assertion that Islam spread by the sword, clarifying with evidence that immigration and engaging with Muslims closely are among the reasons for understanding Islam in its correct form, far from the distortions of its haters.

If we wish to wander through the garden of this book, we will find that it is divided into 10 chapters, each highlighting an aspect of the suffering of Muslim minorities in Britain, while simultaneously showcasing the significant positive impact and good imprint that British Muslims have left on society.

The chapters of the book are structured as follows:

 Chapter One:   

Chapter One serves as an introductory explanation of the book's methodology and the study it conducts. It includes the problematization of the book, its significance, hypotheses, research techniques employed, and theoretical approaches related to the topic, alongside references to previous studies.

 Chapter Two:  

This chapter addresses the nature of Islam in Britain, including an introductory overview of the Kingdom and the early signs of Muslim migration to it, as well as the role of this migration in establishing the foundations for Muslims' coexistence and integration in the country and spreading Islam within it.

Chapter Three:

It addressed the social and economic situation of Muslim communities in the United Kingdom, based on indicators of their numbers and their distribution rates in different regions of the country, including the British territories.

Chapter Four:

It included a presentation of the Islamic presence in Britain through mosques, institutions, and Islamic organizations, and touched upon the importance of these institutions and their role in reinforcing Islamic identity.

Chapter Five:

It contained a presentation of the most significant non-Arab Muslim communities in Britain, such as the Turkish, Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Cypriot, Iranian, Somali, Caribbean, and Afghan communities.

Chapter Six:

In this chapter, the author continued to shed light on the prominent Arab communities and their characteristics, addressing most Arab communities, such as the Egyptian, Palestinian, Iraqi, Syrian, Yemeni, and others.

Chapter Seven:

The author aimed to answer some important questions, such as the ways in which Islam spread in the West, and how social integration occurs while considering the nature of society and its fundamental components, alongside addressing the challenge of xenophobia as one of the most significant obstacles to integration.

Chapter Eight:

It discusses Britain as a society with social and cultural diversity, and the philosophy of social integration within this cultural intersection, alongside examining the reality of work and asylum procedures in British cities.

Chapter Nine:

It dedicated this chapter to discussing the problems encountered by immigrants after settling in the country, categorizing these problems into legal, social, psychological, and economic issues, and presenting the main psychological disorders among immigrants resulting from the difficult conditions they have experienced.

Chapter Ten:

In this chapter, the author discusses the positions of British political parties regarding issues of immigration, asylum, and integration, then addresses far-right parties, the motivations behind their emergence, and the acceptance of an agenda by certain segments of society, concluding with the stance of these parties on the topic of "Islamophobia."

 With the 401st day of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation underway, the occupation forces persist in intensifying their assault on the Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous civilian massacres, while clashes between the Palestinian resistance and the occupation forces continue on various fronts.

 New Massacre in Jabalia Leaves 36 Martyrs   

Today, Sunday, the town of Jabalia in northern Gaza witnessed a new massacre, where 36 civilians, including 15 children, were martyred as a result of the occupation's shelling of a house crowded with residents from the "Aloush" family. 

According to Palestinian sources, the house was completely destroyed, and several of its inhabitants are still missing under the rubble, while the injured were transferred to the Baptist Hospital.

 Three Bloody Massacres in 24 Hours   

According to statistics from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, the occupation has committed 3 new massacres in the past 24 hours, resulting in the martyrdom of 51 individuals and injuries to 164 others, including victims of the Abu Nasr family massacre in Beit Lahiya in the northern sector. 

The ministry noted that the total casualties since October 7, 2023, have reached 43,061 martyrs and 101,223 injured, revealing the scale of the escalating humanitarian disaster in the sector.

 Qatar Denies Closing Hamas Office

Regarding diplomatic efforts, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied reports that it had withdrawn from the mediation file in Gaza and closed the Hamas office in Doha. 

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid Al-Ansari confirmed to the Qatari News Agency (QNA) that Qatar has informed the relevant parties of its readiness to resume mediation when the necessary seriousness to end the war is available, reiterating his country's stance against using mediation as a means of political coercion. 

Al-Ansari stated that Qatar had informed the parties 10 days ago, during the last attempts to reach an agreement, that it would suspend its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel if no agreement was reached in that round. Moreover, Qatar added that it would resume those efforts with partners when the necessary seriousness to end the brutal war and the ongoing suffering of civilians due to the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the sector is available. 

He added that “Qatar will be at the forefront of making every righteous effort to end the war and secure the return of hostages and prisoners.”

Al-Ansari confirmed that “Qatar will not accept that mediation becomes a reason for its coercion, as we witnessed since the collapse of the first truce and the women and children exchange deal, manipulation especially in retracting commitments that were agreed upon through mediation, and exploiting the ongoing negotiations to justify the continuation of the war for narrow political purposes.” 

He pointed out that reports concerning the future of the Hamas office in Doha are “inaccurate,” explaining that “the primary objective of having the office in Qatar is to serve as a communication channel between the concerned parties. This channel has achieved a cease-fire at several previous stages and contributed to maintaining calm leading up to the exchange of prisoners and hostages of women and children in November of last year.”

Al-Qassam Brigades Target Zionist Force in Beit Lahiya

In a significant field development, the Izzaddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced the execution of a zero-distance operation targeting a Zionist force consisting of 15 soldiers, using RPG shells and light weapons in the area west of Al-Shayma in northern Beit Lahiya. 

They also announced targeting two military vehicles with two “Yassin 105” and “Tandem” shells, and a military bulldozer with a “Thunder” explosive device near the Martyr Imad Akel Mosque in the middle of the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza. 

Al-Qassam clarified that they also targeted two military vehicles and a bulldozer in the middle of the Jabalia camp, indicating that members of the Zionist force suffered casualties, with some killed and others injured following clashes with them in the Al-Barakah area west of Beit Lahiya.

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.