Russia’s Deputy Representative to the United Nations emphasized that Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza is “a very bad step in the wrong direction” and violates multiple UN resolutions.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Shihab News Agency via Mehr News Agency,Russia described Israel’s plan to occupy the Gaza Strip as “a very bad step in the wrong direction.”
Russia’s deputy representative at the United Nations stressed that this Israeli action violates numerous UN resolutions.
Dmitry Polyansky stated, “The two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace in the region,” and declared Moscow’s condemnation of Israel’s plans.
Despite repeated warnings about the worsening humanitarian crisis in besieged Gaza, Israel’s cabinet decision to expand control over Gaza City and fully occupy the strip has sparked widespread international condemnation and opposition.
Farhan Haq, United Nations Deputy Spokesperson, warned that expanding military operations in Gaza could lead to unprecedented famine and humanitarian suffering.
The United Nations has raised alarms over the potential for massive human suffering in Gaza, including possible famine that would worsen if the conflict escalates. Despite repeated warnings about the growing humanitarian crisis in the besieged Gaza strip, the Israeli occupation government’s cabinet decision to extend control over Gaza City and fully occupy the Strip has sparked widespread international condemnation.
The UN highlighted extensive damage inflicted on civilian residents of Gaza,noting that this destruction has resulted in approximately 60,000 Palestinian deaths over the past two years.
The organization also expressed its opposition to any further escalation of hostilities in Gaza.
Simultaneously occurring, Farhan haq cautioned that expanding military operations could bring about unprecedented levels of starvation and hardship for civilians.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemned Israel’s decision to reoccupy all of Gaza and forcibly displace nearly one million Palestinians.
Gaza is one of the most dangerous places in the world for media coverage. Journalists, as Palestinian residents of Gaza, are systematically and deliberately targeted by the Israeli regime.
Mehr News Agency, International Desk, Elnaz Rahmatnejad: Palestinian civilians face danger from birth; every moment they flee death amid bombings and a siege by the occupying regime that cuts off medical aid, water, and food. In these conditions,local Palestinian journalists remain the only sources able to offer a clear picture to the world of what is happening in Gaza.
As October 7, Gaza’s 365-square-kilometer strip has become one of the most perilous places on earth for reporting. journalists who live in Gaza as Palestinians and work under hazardous conditions are now enduring some of their bloodiest times.Covering conflict amid internet and power outages poses huge challenges. Ultimately, they are systematically targeted by Israel to prevent media from exposing the reality of ethnic cleansing crimes committed by Israeli occupiers.
Safinaz Al Louh, an autonomous journalist in Gaza who lost her cameraman brother in the war, told DW: “It is difficult to describe what it feels like to be in Gaza. The constant sound of bombings, explosions, and death tolls is indescribable.”
Since this war began 22 months ago against Gaza, 233 journalists and media activists have been martyred across Gaza Strip, West Bank-and Jerusalem alike. Coinciding with Mahmoud Saremi’s martyrdom anniversary on Journalist Day offered an opportunity to review some local palestinian and non-Palestinian reporters killed by Israeli war crimes-and why they have been deliberately targeted by Israel’s occupation forces; a detailed account follows below.
Attacks Against Palestinian Journalists-from Reporting sites to Their Homes
The Israeli army’s assaults extend beyond journalists’ workplaces; family homes also come under bombardment. Wael Dahdouh, head of Al Jazeera’s bureau saeid: “They take revenge on us through our children.” While covering relentless bombings on October 25th last year across Gaza Strip for Al Jazeera news service Dahdouh received news that his wife along with his children and other family members had been killed during an airstrike carried out by Israeli forces at their home located within Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza-the very house where they sought refuge after their neighborhood was bombarded following israelis’ calls urging civilians southward movement inside northern parts of Gazan strip.
The attack on Dahdouh’s home was not Israel’s first or last crime against journalists; Mohammed Abu Hatab-a reporter for Palestine TV-along with eleven family members were all martyred when their house was hit directly. Similarly Mohammed Abu Hasira from Wafa News Agency lost over forty relatives while colleague Mohammed Hamoude sustained injuries when explosives targeted neighboring homes including theirs.
Two more Palestinian reporters died consecutively during ongoing air raids launched upon various locations within Gaza Strip recently-the first being Mohammad mansour with his wife & son killed during aerial attack onto his property situated at Khan Younis town south gaza region where he worked for Palestine Today channel affiliated with Islamic Jihad movement.
On same day Husam Shabat-a 23-year-old journalist working live coverage for Al Jazeera Moubasher (direct)-was fatally struck by an aerial shell targeting his car near Beit Lahiya north area inside earliest embattled territories elsewhere within coastal enclave controlled predominantly once again occupied state military forces claimed duty later officially stating Shabat had been “neutralized,” accusing him falsely as a “terrorist sniper,” charges both he personally had refuted along side employer broadcaster before his fatal shooting occurred .
Carlos Martinez director at Committee To Protect Journalists condemned both Mansour’s & Shabat’s murder stressing emphatically “This nightmare unfolding throughout Gazan territory must come swiftly to end.” urging global community quickly intervene guaranteeing safety safeguards imposed protecting press professionals ensuring full accountability measures regarding assassination carried out upon journalist Husam Shabat alongside physical elimination inflicted against Mohammad mansour explicated publicly moreover reminded media workers remain non-combatants any wartime conflicts emphasizing attacking them categorically illegal per international law standards.”
The threats extend beyond individuals-over fifty foreign & local media offices have faced bombing attacks throughout entire occupied enclave including reputed facilities such as those housed inside al-Ghafari building containing agencies like AFP (Agence France-Presse), Al-Jazeera Network headquarters alongside bays representing Oriental TV Network & Palestine Media Group among others while concurrently twenty-four radio stations suspended transmissions ceased broadcasting due power shortages hitting entire region sharply limiting coordinated journalistic activity inside envisaged combat zones lately .
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The presidents of Russia and China spoke with each other by phone.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing mehr News Agency and Sputnik, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation today, Friday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the call, Putin updated Xi on the outcomes of his discussions with Steve Witkoff, the U.S. president’s special envoy.
Xi Jinping expressed Beijing’s support for maintaining dialogue channels, improving Sino-Russian relations, and advancing a political solution to the Ukraine crisis.
The two leaders also discussed preparations for Putin’s upcoming visit to China.
The report noted that putin informed his Chinese counterpart about recent contacts between Russia and the United States and emphasized Moscow’s readiness to sustain close ties with Beijing.
in turn, Xi stated that China welcomes ongoing dialogue between Russia and the U.S., supports improved relations between Washington and moscow, and advocates progress toward a political resolution in Ukraine.
Xi added that complex issues lack simple solutions but affirmed China’s commitment to facilitating negotiations aimed at resolving regional conflicts.
The people of Yemen in Sana’a and other provinces and cities across the country held massive marches, reaffirming their support for the people of Palestine and Gaza while emphasizing their readiness to confront enemy conspiracies.
The webangah News Agency English section reports, citing Al-Masirah via Mehr News Agency, that on Friday afternoon, Al-Sabeen Square in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, along with main squares and streets in other provinces and cities, became scenes of renewed anti-Zionist demonstrations.
This week’s Yemeni march was held under the slogan “We stand firm with Gaza; our readiness to face all enemy conspiracies is supreme,” drawing large crowds with great enthusiasm.
In their final statement from the rally, Yemenis declared: “We emphasize our steadfastness in a unified stance alongside our brothers in Gaza. We call on all Muslims to support the fighters in Gaza and Palestine with money, weapons, and anything that strengthens their resilience.”
The statement added: “The mobilization of Zionist-American tools against resistance groups in Gaza, Palestine, and Lebanon to disarm them is part of an attack against the Ummah. The enemies’ plan to activate mechanisms of treachery and collaboration within our countries is also part of this Zionist-American aggression. therefore, any antagonistic actions must be confronted by all means-especially popular movements-since nations bear the greatest cost if no action is taken.”
The Yemeni demonstrators stressed: “In faithful and wise Yemen, we declare our preparedness to counter any scheme or conspiracy that enemies might pursue under any pretext. Failure by the Ummah to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque will encourage adversaries to advance their ’Greater Israel’ project toward Mecca and Medina.”
Iraqi sources report the arrest of a senior ISIS commander responsible for distributing assets among members of the terrorist group in Salahuddin province.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Iraq’s Wa’a news agency, Iraqi sources have confirmed the detention of the official in charge of distributing assets among ISIS members in Salahuddin province.
The Military Intelligence directorate of Iraq announced on Friday that the detainee, a woman, played a key role in securing and allocating financial resources to ISIS operatives. Her arrest deals a serious blow to the terrorist group’s financial support network in the region.
This operation is part of ongoing efforts by iraqi security agencies to identify and dismantle remaining elements of ISIS and cut off their funding channels.
It is noteworthy that Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), alongside other Iraqi security forces, continue conducting operations against ISIS elements across Iraq.
French Foreign Minister Welcomes Lebanon Government’s Decision on Resistance Weapons.
According to the English section of webangah news agency, citing Al-Mayadeen via Mehr News Agency, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Paris welcomes Lebanon’s historic and heroic decision to move toward full sovereignty.
He claimed, “We congratulate Lebanon for taking this historic, bold, and correct step to begin fully implementing the agreement to halt hostile actions.”
the Lebanese cabinet recently approved demands presented by the US envoy.
Lebanese Data Minister Paul Massaad announced that cabinet members did not delve into details or timelines during thier meeting. Massaad added that ministers from the Amal Movement and Hezbollah remain committed to the government statement emphasizing exclusive state control over weapons.
he explained that Beirut agreed on retaining arms solely under state authority and deploying army forces in southern lebanon. Massaad also asserted that the meeting underscored the importance of Israeli withdrawal from five points in southern Lebanon.
Additionally, cabinet members consented to ending armed activities throughout Lebanon, including those by Hezbollah.
This comes just hours before Amal and Hezbollah ministers Tamara al-Zain, Rakan Nassereddine, Muhammad Haidar, and Wafadi Maki left the cabinet session.
The Israeli regime claims to have intercepted two Yemeni drones within the last hour.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, the Israeli military announced that it intercepted two Yemeni drones that penetrated deep into occupied territories in less than an hour.
The operations carried out by Yemen’s military and armed forces against the Israeli regime and the blockade of the Gaza Strip continue in support of the oppressed Palestinian people and as a response to Israeli aggression on Al-aqsa Mosque. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to censor successful Yemeni operations and publicizes every claim of drone or missile interception.
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine announced the assassination of one of its central committee members in Lebanon.
According to the English section of webangah news Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al-Manar, a senior official from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine stated that Abu Khalil Washah, a member of the front’s central committee, and his companion were assassinated in Lebanon.
The Israeli army recently launched a new wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon. These attacks continue Israel’s aggressive policy against Lebanese territory and have raised concerns about escalating tensions and wider conflict.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that an airstrike carried out by Israel last night targeted the town of Deir Siriane in Marjeyoun district, southern Lebanon. The strike killed one person and injured two others.
The ministry added that the deceased was a Syrian national.
This news follows local reports from Wednesday night stating that an Israeli airstrike hit areas around Zotr al-Sharqieh village in Nabatieh district, also located in southern Lebanon.
U.S. attorney General Announces $50 Million Reward for Information Leading to teh Arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, quoting Mehr News Agency and reuters, U.S.Attorney General Merrick Garland stated in a message that Maduro poses a threat to U.S. national security. The United States has seized over $700 million in assets linked to him, including two aircraft and nine vehicles.
the Attorney General accused the Venezuelan president of being one of the world’s largest drug traffickers and asserted that his terror-based rule continues unabated.
He announced that Washington has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest.
using strong language, Garland added: “Maduro will face justice and be held accountable for his heinous crimes.”
