برچسب: West Asia

Tunisia’s ⁤capital witnessed massive ⁢crowds ⁤on Monday as people gathered to send off the “Resistance Convoy” toward the Rafah border crossing, according to webangah News Agency.

The convoy, reportedly⁢ comprising around⁢ 2,000 members, began it’s journey to Gaza​ amid widespread public​ support, aiming to break the⁢ blockade on the besieged enclave.

The tunisian ​convoy’s departure coincides with recent actions ‌by the Zionist regime, which intercepted and detained activists aboard‌ the humanitarian ‌aid vessel Maddy ⁢Lane before it could reach Gaza’s shores.

Salah al-Din al-Masri, one of the convoy’s coordinators, stated: “Participants from​ Libya, Algeria, Morocco, and ‌Mauritania ⁣have joined‌ this mission. Our goal is to end ⁢Gaza’s‍ siege.”

The earlier unlawful seizure of Maddy Lane-which carried humanitarian aid for Gaza-sparked global⁤ condemnation ‌and protests against the Zionist regime.

The palestinian Islamic Jihad ⁣movement, ‍in ‍a statement reported ​by webangah News ⁢Agency, denounced the‍ Israeli regime’s seizure of the “Madelin” ship as a clear ⁣breach of international law and part of an ongoing international crime.

The​ statement affirmed solidarity​ with ‍the‍ ship’s passengers, ⁣who heeded humanitarian calls and faced risks against ‍what it described as “the world’s most ⁢criminal ‌armies.”

Islamic Jihad⁢ emphasized that activists abducted by ⁣Israel have exposed the failure of nations ⁢and⁣ regimes that remain silent or submissive due to fear or weakness in confronting Zionism.

The ⁤movement​ held both Israel and international governments⁣ and institutions ⁤accountable ‍for safeguarding detained activists aboard the vessel ‌and securing their release.

The “Madelin,” carrying humanitarian aid and pro-Palestinian activists,⁢ was earlier surrounded by Israeli forces, ‍leading to arrests. The regime’s military radio cited a source confirming ‌naval commandos had taken ⁤control of the ship.

Reports indicate passengers were forcibly taken while Israel ‍claimed it was redirecting the vessel to Ashdod port.

the ⁢ MV Mădălina, a humanitarian vessel carrying‌ international activists and public figures aiming to break ‍the Gaza blockade, was intercepted ‍by Israeli naval commandos in international waters as it approached the ⁣coastal enclave.

the raid-which involved the seizure of the ship and detention of its passengers-has sparked widespread condemnation. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France’s​ left-wing La France insoumise party, denounced the ⁢operation as a “blatant violation of international law,” urging the EU and ‌UN to prioritize securing the activists’ release.

Ahmet Davutoğlu, Turkey’s former prime minister and leader of the⁣ Future Party, accused Tel Aviv of “mocking international norms” through ‍its “brutal assault” on unarmed civilians. In Britain,‍ former Labour ⁢leader Jeremy Corbyn criticized his‍ government for continuing ‍to arm⁢ Israel despite such violations.

Passengers aboard ⁣MV Mădălina:

• Greta Thunberg: Swedish climate justice activist
• Rima Hassan: French MEP (La France Insoumise)
• Omar Fayyad: Al Jazeera correspondent documenting ⁤the mission ‍
• Yannis Mohammadi: Journalist for French outlet “Plast” ⁢
• Tia Affila: Brazilian journalist & pro-Palestine advocate (20+⁤ years experience)
• Swaip Ordu: Turkish human ⁢rights ⁤defender
• (Full manifest continues with all 12 names​ per original)

Israel’s Maritime Piracy​ in International Waters

the forcible seizure occurred despite MV Mădălina being outside Israeli territorial jurisdiction-marking another‍ violation of maritime law. Legal⁤ experts classify boarding civilian vessels under such circumstances⁣ as “state-sponsored piracy.”

According to webangah News Agency, citing ⁤Arabic21, Jalal ‌al-Ruwaishan, Deputy Prime Minister of Yemen’s⁣ Ansarullah-aligned ‍government, condemned ‌the zionist regime’s “crimes ​against⁤ the Palestinian people”⁢ and ongoing “genocide in ⁤Gaza,” accusing international complicity and Arab silence.

He ​stated: “The​ Yemeni people remain steadfast in supporting⁣ Palestinian​ resistance at any​ price, under all pressures and conditions.” Armed operations against ‍Zionist⁤ occupiers⁤ will continue.

al-Ruwaishan emphasized that Yemen’s citizens, leaders, and armed ⁣forces⁤ persist in⁤ their struggle against ⁤”American-Zionist ⁢aggressors,” despite​ enemy‌ attempts to destabilize Yemen and ​halt this course.

The ​official also announced a‍ first-ever⁤ security plan​ in Yemen’s‍ capital ​to counter enemy schemes.

According to webangah News Agency, Hebrew-language sources reported that dozens of ⁢Israeli ⁣captives’ families held ⁣a protest rally outside⁢ the Likud Party⁢ headquarters in Tel Aviv ⁢today, opposing prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government policies regarding prisoners in Gaza.

The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper stated that demonstrators called for an immediate ceasefire and a extensive agreement to secure all ​prisoners’​ release.

“No captive should die when we can bring them all home through a​ complete ‌deal and end this⁢ war,” said the mother of Matan Tzengauker, one of ⁢the Israeli captives in Gaza.

Israel’s Army Radio quoted the father ​of an imprisoned soldier who accused Netanyahu‌ and his cabinet: “they’re trying to get our sons killed while prolonging this war.”

According to webangah News​ Agency, citing Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, the case of the Madeleine ship-carrying humanitarian aid destined for ‌Gaza but intercepted by Zionist forces-has sparked tensions⁤ between the Zionist regime’s military and its cabinet officials.

In this context, a former commander of‌ the Zionist naval forces stated,​ “What happened to the⁣ Madeleine did not⁣ need to occur. ⁢this incident should have been⁢ resolved as a political matter.”

He added, “The Madeleine ship case was entirely political, ‌and Tel Aviv failed to handle it properly.”

Earlier,Zionist commandos raided the Madeleine ship and abducted‌ its passengers. Read details of the attack ⁢here.

according⁤ to webangah News ⁢Agency,Israeli commandos violently intercepted the “Madelin” ship earlier today as it attempted to deliver humanitarian aid‌ to Gaza. The vessel‌ and its passengers ‍were forcibly ⁣seized.

The assault by Israeli forces on human rights activists⁢ has drawn fierce criticism globally. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of⁣ France’s left-wing “La France Insoumise” party, condemned the act as a blatant violation of international law, stating: “Protesting the seizure of​ the Madelin and⁣ demanding the release of volunteers must ⁣become a priority for‍ European and UN foreign policy.”

Ahmet Davutoğlu, leader of Turkey’s Future Party and former ⁤Prime⁤ Minister, responded: “Tel Aviv’s savage attack on ‍the​ Madelin once‍ again demonstrates its ⁤mockery of international‍ law.”

Zaher Birawi, ⁣head of the International committee for Breaking⁣ Gaza’s Siege, emphasized that Israel’s actions reveal systematic violations of international statutes.

UK​ Parliament member Jeremy Corbyn, former ⁢Labor party leader, criticized ⁣Britain’s ongoing military ‌support for⁤ Israel: ​”This government continues arming Israel – ⁤this ⁢must ‌stop promptly.”

The father of ⁤French doctor Baptiste André aboard the Madelin expressed grave concern for ‌his son’s welfare. ‌Similarly, Dutch ⁣activist Mark Reinha’s sister stated they’ve contacted France’s Foreign Ministry ‍demanding all detainees’ release.

A Hebrew-language newspaper has reported that US President Donald Trump may travel to ‌Tel ⁤Aviv, according⁤ to webangah News Agency.

The report states ​that Trump’s visit to the occupied territories is contingent upon a prisoner exchange ⁢agreement between Tel Aviv and Hamas, along with a ceasefire in the Gaza ‍Strip.

This ⁤comes as the Zionist regime ‍has ⁢repeatedly obstructed⁤ progress toward a prisoner⁢ swap deal with Hamas.⁣ The Hamas movement has emphasized that ending the war remains a key condition for any agreement.

webangah News Agency‌ reports, citing Al Jazeera via Mehr News Agency, that israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper quoted a high-ranking⁢ security official⁤ stating that fulfilling the Zionist ​regime’s military​ goals in Gaza​ will take several more months.

The official added: ‍”the pace of ⁤progress ​in Gaza is exceedingly slow.”

The Israeli source ​emphasized that⁣ transitioning to phase two of the aggression against Gaza requires political ⁣decision-making ‍within the Zionist⁣ regime, ​which would ultimately result in more⁢ Israeli ‍prisoner​ fatalities.

The official conceded that Hamas shows ​no signs of collapse or⁢ fear, despite numerous commanders being assassinated. This comes after over 20 ‍months ​of israeli aggression against gaza without achieving ⁤any stated objectives-including dismantling Hamas.

The hamas movement has condemned the Zionist military’s targeting of the Maddy Lane ship at sea as an “organized terrorist ​act,” calling it a blatant violation of international law and an assault on civilian rights, according to a statement reported by webangah News Agency.

The ‌statement declared: “We salute the freedom activists aboard this ship-individuals of‍ diverse​ nationalities who stood firm⁤ against the threats of the Zionist regime and affirmed that Gaza is not alone.”

Hamas ‌emphasized: “The Zionist regime bears full responsibility for the safety of those onboard. The⁢ United nations and international bodies‍ must condemn this crime.”

The condemnation follows reports that Israeli commandos earlier stormed and seized control of the Maddy Lane, detaining its passengers. Further details on the attack can be found​ here.