A prominent religious leader of the Druze community in Sweida,Syria,has sharply criticized the Jolani regime and called on countries and humanitarian organizations to intervene to end the siege of the Druze-majority province of Sweida.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Russia Today, Hamoud Al-Hanawi, a leading religious figure of the Druze community in Sweida, condemned the Jolani regime and urged international actors and humanitarian bodies to take action against the siege imposed on SweidaS Druze province.
in a video message, Al-Hanawi stated that countries and organizations must fulfill their responsibilities by pressuring for an end to this cruel blockade.He emphasized holding accountable those involved in brutal crimes against members of the Druze tribe.
The Syrian Druze leader described Damascus rulers as oath-breakers who have treated Syria as a bargaining chip.
Al-Hanawi said: ”We have fallen under a regime that does not honor its promises. It has sold our contry on negotiation tables and stabbed its own people.”
He added: ”The current government is treacherous; it violates agreements, disregards values, and has become like a sword held over innocent throats.”
Al-Hanawi also called on residents of Sweida to unite and support one another. He affirmed that despite this harsh siege, the province will continue its resistance.
The Druze leader further criticized Arab countries for their silence and media blackouts surrounding events in Sweida that fail to reflect reality.
London police arrested 150 protesters opposing the UK government’s ban on a Palestinian support group.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Anadolu Agency via Mehr News Agency, British police confirmed on Saturday that 150 protesters were detained during a demonstration in London supporting the group “action Palestine.”
The UK police stated that the arrests occurred when a crowd protested against the government’s decision to ban “Action Palestine.”
This move comes as part of Britain’s antagonistic stance in support of israeli occupiers, leading to the recent prohibition of this group’s activities.
Anadolu Agency reported hundreds gathered at Parliament Square to show solidarity with Gaza and Palestine, whose supporting group was banned by the UK government last month. Manny protesters waved Palestinian flags and held placards reading: “I oppose genocide,” and “I support Action Palestine.”
The large crowd chanted slogans in support of Palestine throughout the demonstration.
The protest followed expressions of interest from more then 500 individuals wishing to participate.
The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament condemned the Zionist regime’s actions aimed at killing, starving, adn displacing over two million innocent people in gaza.
Mahmoud al-Mashhadani,Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament,condemned the Zionist regime’s campaign to kill,starve,and forcibly displace more then two million innocent civilians in Gaza,according to webangah News Agency.
Al-Mashhadani stated, “We closely follow the killings, starvation, and forced displacement occurring against over two million innocent people in Gaza. This is a stain on humanity. The blood of children, women, and elders calls upon justice worldwide while exposing its shameful silence.”
He added: “we strongly condemn the criminal plan declared by the Zionist regime to take full control over and occupy the Gaza Strip. This constitutes a blatant violation of all rights, charters, international norms-an act of savage aggression amounting to genocide and war crimes-and is unforgivable.”
The Speaker held the Zionist regime fully responsible for these atrocities. He warned that “the international community, security Council, and United Nations bear full moral and legal responsibility. Their ongoing silence amounts to direct complicity in this crime.”
He called on these bodies for immediate serious action to stop hostilities; lift the siege; protect Palestinian civilians; hold occupier leaders accountable before relevant international courts; and end this occupation unconditionally without any negotiations or compromises.
Al-Mashhadani also reaffirmed Iraq’s firm stance supporting “the historic legitimate rights of the Palestinian people,” foremost among them ending occupation and establishing an independent Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He concluded: ”Gaza will not surrender; Palestine will prevail. occupation is bound to be destroyed irrespective of how long oppression lasts.”
Turkish Foreign Minister, during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, emphasized: Palestine belongs to the Palestinians; any attempt to exile Palestinians from their land is futile and will fail.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Anadolu Agency via Mehr News Agency,Hakan Fidan,Turkey’s Foreign Minister,held a joint press conference today with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in the city of el Alamein. He strongly condemned Israel’s decision for full occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Fidan added that this plan marks a new phase in Israel’s expansionist and genocidal policies.
Serving as the rotating chairman of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Association of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, he announced their decision to convene an emergency meeting. The aim is to vigorously defend international laws and human values against Israel’s genocidal strategies.
He further declared: “Palestine belongs to the Palestinians. Any effort to uproot them from their land is useless and will be defeated.” Both Turkey and Egypt stand firmly against such scenarios proposed by Zionist occupiers intent on seizing Gaza.
Teh U.S. representative in the region will meet with the Qatari Prime Minister in Spain within hours to discuss ending the conflict in Gaza, according to claims.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, Axios reported that Steve Witkoff, the U.S. President’s Special Representative for the region, is scheduled to meet today in Spain with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The meeting aims to discuss alleged efforts to end the Gaza conflict.
Axios stated that Witkoff will meet shortly with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al thani in Ibiza, Spain, where both parties will talk about existing proposals aimed at concluding the war in Gaza.
Axios claimed this meeting is meaningful as presenting a new proposal for a complete diplomatic solution could delay Israel’s plan for a new offensive against Gaza.
additionally, an informed source involved in negotiations told Axios that Qatar and the United States are preparing a proposal for a comprehensive agreement expected to be presented within two weeks.
Lebanese sources report a new Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Lebanese outlet Al-Nashra, Israeli drones attacked a vehicle in the town of Aytana near Bint Jbeil in southern lebanon.
The sources confirmed that one Lebanese individual was wounded in the strike.
As the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli occupation forces have violated it dozens of times, resulting in multiple casualties among Lebanese civilians.
The ceasefire between israel and Lebanon was enforced on November 28, 2024, following international mediation.
Sheikh Naim Qassem, deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah, recently stated that since the ceasefire took effect, Israel has breached it approximately 3,700 times.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Afghan Interim Government strongly condemned Israel’s plan for the full occupation of the Gaza Strip, describing it as hazardous and alarming.
The ministry of foreign Affairs of the afghan Interim Government issued a statement today, Saturday, denouncing the Zionist occupiers’ sinister plan for the complete occupation of Gaza, according to a report by webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Voice of Afghanistan (Awa) News Agency.
The statement reads: ”The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the Israeli occupier regime’s decision to fully occupy Gaza. This plan is a dangerous and worrying move that will perpetuate and escalate war and intensify the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.”
It further calls on influential countries to fulfill their legal and moral responsibilities to prevent further aggravation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement urges immediate efforts toward establishing a ceasefire and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip without delay.
Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet recently approved Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan for occupying Gaza. Following this approval, many countries and international organizations, including the United nations, have expressed concern and called for halting this occupation scheme.
The head of Lebanon’s Loyalty too the Resistance bloc in parliament sharply criticized the Lebanese government’s U.S.-backed decision against the resistance’s weapons, stating: Surrendering arms is equivalent to suicide-we do not want to kill ourselves.
according to the English section of webangah News Agency, quoting Mehr News Agency, Mohammad Raad, head of lebanon’s Loyalty to the Resistance bloc in parliament, told Al-Manar that the decision to disarm is rushed and imposed by foreign parties, not a sovereign choice. He described it as a violation of Lebanon’s National Pact and said those who made this decision admit they acted under pressure.
He added that this risky decision endangers Lebanese sovereignty and creates conditions for enemies to destabilize internal security. from 1982 until 2025, resistance weapons have protected Lebanon, freed its territory, established deterrence balances, and thwarted enemy expansionist plans. Saying “surrender your weapons” is like surrendering one’s honor. “Surrendering arms is equivalent to suicide-we do not want to kill ourselves,” he stated.
Mohammad Raad emphasized that anyone who surrenders thier weapon surrenders their dignity. Addressing army personnel directly, he questioned whether they would hand over their arms-which symbolize honor and dignity-and warned that handing over weapons amounts to suicide. “Who can guarantee protection of the contry if weapons are surrendered?”
Raad insisted that these arms are legitimate and lawful; for 33 years they have been recognized as such-how can they suddenly become illegal? The enemy has capacity for territorial expansion but lacks ability to counter resistance effectively. He affirmed support for state monopoly on arms only when it protects Lebanon from occupiers and maintains its defense. american envoys and regional allies played key roles in passing this disarmament resolution. Washington and Tel Aviv insist on timelines for implementation because time does not favor them.
He noted American guarantees were requested before enforcing this resolution but none were provided.
Raad called this resolution problematic as it risks turning Lebanese-Israeli conflict into internal strife.
He rejected claims that resistance weapons did not protect Lebanon as falsehoods. Handing over these arms would mimic unethical conduct seen by enemies in Gaza; perpetrators of such crimes will be held accountable.
the politician stressed the resistance’s commitment to internal stability but expressed concern about lack of guarantees amid government actions.
“We support peace and stability,” he said,”but after this government decree we cannot ensure its consequences or continuation. This is a dangerous decision-how can we guarantee its outcomes?”
Mohammad Raad added that Hezbollah will decide whether or not it remains part of the government following these developments.
He criticized any funds spent on reconstruction after weapon surrender as suspicious and invalidated any aid from those responsible for spilling Lebanese blood.
Mohammad Raad also highlighted his strong ties with Nabih Berri, speaker of parliament dismissing rumors about discord between Hezbollah and Berri as illusions.
The bloc leader explained that acceptance of ceasefire was based on proof from onset showing Israeli forces unable to penetrate Lebanese territory; ceasefire was established out of respect for partners involved in negotiations.
Pointing at current tensions in southern Lebanon, Bekaa Valley, and Dahieh suburb near Beirut, he warned recent decisions have opened “the path toward Karbala,” alluding metaphorically to impending hardship or sacrifice – suggesting those behind these choices acted either ignorantly or irresponsibly with grave mistakes inviting tough consequences ahead.
Treating former Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as inexperienced early into his role needing better understanding among citizens., Raad mentioned internal governmental problems aggravated by direct interference from U.S envoys alongside regional actors influencing Cabinet decisions strongly affecting national policies
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the Loyalty Bloc decided ministers should resume participating; however insistence remained on reviewing Barak document under pressure rather than consensus meetings reflecting parliamentary discord currently underway within Cabinet deliberations.”
Lebanese sources report several soldiers wounded in the town of Majdel Zoun in southern lebanon.
According to the english section of webangah News Agency, citing Al-Nashra via Mehr News Agency, Lebanese sources have reported that several members of the Lebanese army were wounded in the town of Majdel Zoun.
An Al-Nashra correspondent noted that some soldiers were injured due to the explosion of leftover munitions from Israeli regime attacks on the outskirts of Majdel Zoun.
At the same time,other Lebanese sources reported that six soldiers were either killed or injured in Majdel Zoun,located in southern Lebanon.
A shooting outside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Georgia resulted in the death of a police officer.
The English section of webangah News Agency cited Mehr News Agency and The Guardian reporting that a shooting near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Georgia led to one police officer’s death.
atlanta police confirmed the shooting occurred close to Emory University, and the suspect was shot dead.
Officials identified the fallen officer as 33-year-old David Rose. He was shot upon arriving at the scene and died after being rushed to the hospital.
The Atlanta mayor stated there were no civilian casualties or injuries, emphasizing that the situation is under control.
