Abdulsalam Haniyeh called on all Palestinians to unite against the enemy on the first anniversary of his father’s martyrdom, emphasizing that his father’s path continues and that the blood of the martyrs paves the way for the Islamic nation toward Jerusalem.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, quoting Mehr News Agency, one year after the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, former head of Hamas’ political bureau, a voice of loyalty resounds from his home through his son Abdulsalam Haniyeh. It confirms that this fallen Palestinian leader achieved what he sought throughout his life and longed for with patient heart-martyrdom in God’s path and in pursuit of Palestine’s liberation.
Abdulsalam Haniyeh spoke to Al-Ahed News website on the first anniversary of his father’s death,stating: ”My father’s martyrdom was simply an extension of his path. His journey symbolizes sacrifice and salvation. He gave many sons and grandsons in this cause and never diverted from resistance for a moment. His voice, whether politically or on the battlefield, was decisive. He always stressed that jihad is a conviction and that all Palestinians’ blood is equal-no one’s blood is more precious than another.”
he added: “My father often said his blood was not worth more than that of Gaza’s children, women, or elderly. We are a people who sacrificed our lives for freedom and prepared ourselves for any eventuality. My father was constantly ready for martyrdom despite surviving four assassination attempts by Zionist enemies. Every day we felt close to martyrdom with him; he always told us to be prepared at any moment to hear news about his sacrifice.”
Regarding his late father’s legacy, Abdulsalam said: “My father believed in Palestinian unity and worked tirelessly both politically and practically toward achieving it. He was a man who valued unity deeply and saw division as a dagger striking Palestine’s cause in its back. The martyrs’ blood should unite us rather than divide us.” He added: “Today is time to transform these sacrifices into true unity worthy of those pure spirits.”
The martyr’s son addressed Palestinian leaders directly: “Let the martyrs’ blood illuminate our path toward unity. Let us launch an inclusive national project based on Palestine’s interests without yielding to enemy conditions. The Zionist enemy does not differentiate between Palestinian factions; it seeks only slaughtering all Palestinians.”
Abdulsalam emphasized: “We face a criminal enemy committing daily brutal atrocities against our people. But we believe firmly in God’s promise-we know this enemy will be destroyed as all oppressive regimes before have fallen.”
Concluding his remarks he stated: “The resistance will continue fueled by martyrs’ blood until victory promised by God comes true.On my father’s first martyrdom anniversary, his voice still echoes powerfully on every battlefield; his testament remains entrusted upon resistance fighters as their sacred duty. His blood testifies that Palestine can only be liberated through jihad-and only steadfastness will reclaim it fully.The true leaders and commanders never die-their bodies become bridges enabling our Islamic nation toward Jerusalem.”
The Director General of the Government Facts Office in the Gaza Strip praised Iranian journalists for conveying the truth to the world and called for continued efforts amid the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, amidst the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and concurrent brutal Israeli regime attacks on the strip, civilians are being devastated by a hunger siege. Repeated scenes of death-especially among children from starvation and malnutrition-have tragically become routine before global eyes. dr.ismail Al-Thawabteh, Director General of the Government Information Office in Gaza, spoke with our reporter Azar Mahdavan about Gaza’s humanitarian condition. His detailed responses follow:
1. Humanitarian Situation Regarding Aid and Medicine
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is genuinely catastrophic. Over 2.4 million people live under conditions wrought by genocidal war, a suffocating blockade, and denial of food and medicine entry. For months no humanitarian aid has entered Gaza except scant food supplies channeled thru suspicious mechanisms lacking even fundamental justice or effectiveness.
Our people here are starving; malnutrition is widespread among children, women, and elderly populations. The health sector is nearly collapsed with no medicin
Although Europe’s recognition of the State of Palestine appears to be an independent move, it is in fact part of a coordinated strategy aligned with the United States-a plan to create a harmless state that buries the issue instead of resolving it.
In recent days, key European actors in Middle Eastern policy have dominated international headlines with reports that France, the United kingdom, and several other European countries are preparing to officially recognize the State of Palestine.
France, led by Emmanuel Macron, has taken the lead by announcing that it will formally recognize Palestine independently from UN Security Council approval if certain key conditions are met. Following this announcement, the UK emphasized that “the right to establish a Palestinian state is inviolable” and stated it would follow suit if Israel remains unresponsive.
After these clear positions by two major European players, numerous countries-including many from Europe-expressed readiness at a recent Paris- and Riyadh-led conference in New York on Palestine to recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly session scheduled for September 2025.
Among these countries are nine-Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Portugal, Andorra, Malta, San Marino and Luxembourg-that plan to recognize Palestine for the first time. Meanwhile, others like Iceland, Ireland and Spain-already recognizing Palestine-committed to continuing on this path.
The Subtle and Controlled Washington Objection
The US stance amid growing global-and especially European-momentum toward recognizing Palestinian statehood was notable. While remaining critical in tone, Washington’s response was surprisingly measured and restrained compared to expectations.
The Trump administration opposed official recognition but refrained from exerting serious pressure or direct threats-a position some analysts interpret as tacit alignment between Europe and Washington aimed at redefining post-Gaza political order. This redefinition prioritizes managing security crises over achieving historic justice.
Currently over 140 countries recognize Palestine.what makes recent developments unprecedented is key European states such as France and Britain joining ranks despite their previous reluctance due to political-security ties with Washington.
This apparent US leniency contrasts sharply with its traditional stances; many observers see this softened approach as a intentional western policy shift focusing not on Palestinian rights but on reinforcing Israeli regime stability-even if that means sacrificing genuine Palestinian sovereignty represented by symbolic statehood without real power.
Certain analysts argue that implicit green lights from Trump’s government combined with tactical cooperation from Israel form parts of an orchestrated package under which recognition will only be accepted if this “state” remains militarily powerless; isolated from resistance movements; limited administratively under Western patronage; devoid of true autonomy; effectively sidelining Hamas while heavily restricting even Palestinian Authority independence through international oversight tied closely to foreign aid dependency.
This approach crystallizes in declarations like those stemming from New York-the so-called “Two-state Solution Conference,” recently convened under French-Saudi initiative-with core demands including Hamas disarmament; full transferal of authority back to PA control; guaranteed border security for Israel; plus international supervision over Gaza reconstruction governance. Although presented outwardly as steps toward peace settlement they confirm security-centric Western frameworks controlling outcomes on terms favorable chiefly to Israel’s strategic interests.
The intent behind this framework is clear: sustain Israel’s strategic position while disarming any conceptions or capabilities related to resistance-and manage Palestine within secure boundaries safe for Western interests. In near term these measures may bring relative calm but risk entrenching structural injustice long-term by rendering “Palestine” meaningless beyond its symbolic grasp devoid of content or influence.
“The State of Palestine” in Western Narratives: Redefining the crisis Rather Of Resolving It
A proper understanding today’s moves toward official recognition requires accounting for Western strategic objectives rather than simply viewing them as geopolitical transformations purporting support for Palestinians. The so-called formal sovereign acknowledgment championed primarily by France and Britain reflects calculated crisis management focused primarily on Gaza rehabilitation efforts coupled with restoring Western credibility through cementing an Israeli-centered security order after Gaza escalations rather than advancing genuine justice or self-determination rights linked historically with Palestinians’ national aspirations.
Within this context “Palestine” becomes less an authentic national project than a sanitized administrative model stripped off meaningful resistive capacity.
European conditions attached-including complete Hamas disarmament plus power transfer exclusively consolidated under PA authority subject also formally externally monitored administrative structures supporting guarantees perceived vital by Israel-all signal plans crafting merely nominal government entities lacking real sovereign authority operating according only strictly within constraints set chiefly by West powers alongside Tel Aviv-not past mandates underlying Palestinians’ political legitimacy.
Accordingly such an ostensible “Palestinian state” won’t reclaim occupied borders nor revive refugee return rights nor embody popular resistance-it serves more as unofficial security partner policing public frustration while managing humanitarian crises imposed effectively within limits tolerable both domestically inside Israeli-controlled areas yet affirmed internationally mostly benefiting Zionist agendas.
While clothed rhetorically cloaked behind humanitarian empathy towards Palestinians troubled realities reflect highly conditional policies intended simultaneously douse domestic public dissent against perennial silence concerning ongoing israeli abuses besides safeguarding positioning roles Europeans try maintaining amid global alignments driven principally out Washington-Tel Aviv tandem goals where basic conflicts remain unresolved beneath diplomatic facades.
This marks fundamental collision between authentic aspirations held truly among occupied Palestinians-as felt acutely especially across Gaza Strip along West Bank including refugee camps-and dominant external powers framing policies geared mainly towards managed containment following prolonged impunity-related stalemates sustained unquestioningly mostly favor powerful geopolitical actors unwilling earnestly address root causes demanded persistently since long before current events unfolded.
for many Palestinians confronted daily reality recognizing what increasingly resembles territory stripped off borders equipped neither military forces nor independent finances possessing no unified representation encompassing all factions-not even allowed crucial decision-making powers defending final say concerning internal or territorial defense-the acceptance heralds consolidation not emancipation but politically polished administrative failure structured around losses dressed diplomatically whose practical outcome could soon imply ending internationally treated occupation discourse itself leaving unresolved all elemental claims including ending occupation reclaiming displaced refugees securing prisoners release achieving true collective autonomy among firsthand stakeholders themselves unaffected genuinely so far except symbolically speaking.
if recognitions solidify strictly adhering statements made recently during New York conference featuring mentioned stringent security-related requirements then what emerges results less officially recognized nation-state than supervised governmental body backed externally via dignified diplomatic mask precisely reflecting longstanding pursued blueprint shared presently implicitly not only Tel Aviv-US axis but extended now embracing newly active continental players following defined paths ultimately aiming purely erase real crisis comprehensively beyond mere appearance reversing years-old regional crisis rather postponing its resolution indefinitely within shaped parameters favorably controlled excluding indispensable foundational reforms usually paramount wherever decolonization processes succeed meaningfully completed whatsoever historically warranted nationally aspired standards demand consistently maintained worldwide legitimately above all else known universally governing sovereign equality principles clearly enshrined indeed established firmly today too unmistakably disregarded repeatedly continually behind polished words surrounding drastic material impacts suffered daily millions interested most unjustly expelled confined surviving harsh conditions ever escalating tougher suffering constantly compounded intensified equally ignored thoroughly encompassed globally thereby deepening entire generation deprived prospects awaited finally shared future svailed honestly altogether absent yielding hopeful options prevailing intact durable viable eventually attainable verified permanently alongside entire historic community continuously longing unheard desires exactly succumbing relentlessly endless cycles suppressed brutally systematically covert gradually enforced roughly successfully unfortunately dimming realities endured worldwide appear ever distant fading fast into unobtainable evergreen mirage mistaken falsely celebrated convenient illusions available tolerated oppressors designed exclusively profit accrued perpetually precisely patterned revisited repeated fortifying status quo entrenched unabated reinforcing permanently unequal distribution power determining destiny forever denied people right claim realized resolved transparently openly decisively covering definitively past struggles privileges deserved granted common heritage Humanity global cause upheld consequently failing minimizes raising consequent new challenges exacerbating tensions undermining fragile foundations international agreements ageless values persistence fluctuating unstable timing uncertain threatened progressing consistent prevailing competition relentless twists originally planned deliberately designed maintaining rivals current strict containment avoiding renewed confrontations marked escalating violence threatening dramatic upheavals otherwise unpredictable consequences potent effects decisively watched carefully balanced enduring fraught attempts fragile tenuous protective layers temporary dialog however doubtful progress highlighting mixed incentives multilayer interactions multiple agendas intertwined varying conflicting converging diverging evident overlapping patterns certain ambiguous interpreted inconclusive bleary signaling mixed assessments divergent opinions complex contested fundamentally controversial promising problematic hopeful risky necessary caution understood importantly properly evaluated sensitively interpreted accurately fairly responsibly employed everywhere respected preserved foremost accountability transparency honesty reflecting better future human coexistence peace prosperity dignity mutual respect dialogue solution immediately prioritized valued pursued embraced reaching fair compromise stronger more just lasting cooperative system inclusive participatory governed based clear enforceable
The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas stated in a declaration on the anniversary of Ismail Haniyeh’s martyrdom: His relentless jihad reflected his struggle for palestinian unity.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and the Palestine Information center, Hamas issued a statement on the first anniversary of the martyrdom of commander Ismail Haniyeh (Abu Al-Abed), former head of its political bureau. The movement commemorated his memory and reaffirmed its commitment to resistance and the liberation of Palestine.
The text of the statement reads:
{“and those who are killed in the way of their Lord – for them is their reward and their light.”}
on the first anniversary of the departure of Palestine’s martyr and leader, Commander Ismail Haniyeh (Abu Al-Abed),
A year has passed since the ascent of this great leader… an ascent befitting his stature.
an enduring path marked by struggle, sacrifice, and national partnership across resistance, politics, and diplomacy.
It has now been one year since the assassination of this great national leader-the Martyr of Gaza, Palestine, and Islam-Ismail Haniyeh (abu Al-Abed), former head of Hamas’ political bureau and prime minister. At dawn on Tuesday, July 31, 2024, he was fearful murdered in Tehran by criminals from the Zionist regime.
History has proven that assassinating leaders like him by this occupying regime failed not only to disrupt our struggle but strengthened our movement’s adherence to our people’s rights, national ideals, and principles. It deepened our roots in resistance until such time as this oppressive regime is expelled from our land and holy sites.
The life journey of martyr Ismail Haniyeh was one full of effort; continuous planning; activity across organizational, student-based, public grassroots levels as well as political and military fields-all dedicated to serving his people’s cause from Hamas’ founding following the First intifada in 1987 through all stages: from armed resistance to politics; from prime ministership to leading its political bureau. He confronted occupation wiht steadfast resolve against exile, siege campaigns-and ultimately ascended as a martyr far from home while his heart remained proudly in Gaza. His soul soared over Jerusalem’s sacred places including Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The blood spilled by Abu Al-Abed on Tehran soil-his pure body laid at rest in Doha-and his diplomatic missions throughout Arab and muslim lands stand as living testimony to a life dedicated with tireless jihad toward achieving Palestinian unity; defending immutable rights enshrined under international legitimacy until freedom is realized along with independence & liberation granted for homeland & holy sites alike.
His assassination was no fleeting event but a decisive moment proving again that leaders within resistance remain present at battlefronts personally sacrificing even their children-as had already happened when he lost several descendants before himself making highest sacrifice-to conclude life devoted fully for al-Quds. In doing so he joined ranks alongside founding martyred leaders during “Al-Aqsa Storm.”
With hearts heavy yet filled with love pride loyalty-we commemorate this first anniversary celebrating one great figure-the living martyr symbolizing both Palestine & Ummah alike remembering vividly his melodious recitation from surahs Aal Imran، Tawbah، Anfal;,recalling vibrant mass presence beside him; cherishing timeless words where he declared: “Strongholds will not fall! Bastions will not break! Our positions shall never be seized nor shall Israel ever be recognized.” We remember strongly engraved legacies advancing our nation plus leadership amid pivotal times securing victory over all challenges confidently throughout conflict phases culminating into “Al-Aqsa Storm” toward negotiation efforts ending war & aggression against Gaza Strip.
Loyalty toward martyred leader Ismail Haniyeh calls anew upon us all-our nation Ummah free peoples globally-to mark each August 3 annually as a National & International Day supporting Gaza, Jerusalem, al-Aqsa Mosque prisoners alongside ongoing action preventing genocide starvation among besieged Gazans also demanding end occupation ensuring liberation for Palestinian homeland & people once forever freed!
May God bless Commander Mujahid Ismail Haniyeh-the great Palestinian martyr-and gather all those commanders who took part along persistent journeys advancing our nation amongst prophets, truthful ones martyrs righteous individuals best companions truly belong near highest abode Jannah beside them forevermore!
We solemnly pledge too we shall continue following their path firmly adhering close still guarding land holy sites protecting own people keeping alive aspirations aspiring ultimate freedom ending occupation establishing independent state capital Jerusalem henceforth realized!
Yemen’s missile and drone attacks on Israel have caused an unprecedented and severe downturn in the construction market of the Zionist regime.
According to the english section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, the Al Masirah TV network reported from the Israeli economic newspaper Calcalist that the crisis in the occupied territories’ construction sector has substantially deepened. The report attributes this crisis primarily to labor shortages and delays in sourcing raw materials-direct consequences of Yemeni forces’ maritime attacks.
The Israeli newspaper quoted data from the Central bureau of Statistics stating that in the frist quarter of 2025, building permit issuance dropped by 35 percent. Additionally, units under construction declined by 12 percent, while completed apartments fell by 21.5 percent.
Economic experts within the occupied territories have warned that if this trend continues, it will pose a serious threat to both the housing market and Israel’s economy.
The spokesperson for Yemen’s armed forces announced three offensive operations against targets of the Israeli regime.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Yemen’s Al Masirah network via Mehr News Agency, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for yemen’s armed forces, read a statement declaring that the country’s drone unit conducted three precise and simultaneous offensive operations against targets of the Israeli regime.
Saree reported that five drones were deployed in these three operations, striking three targets in different areas within the occupied Palestinian territories.
The military spokesperson added: In the first operation, two drones targeted a sensitive site in the Jaffa area. The second operation used two drones to hit a military center in Ashkelon. The third operation involved one drone targeting a military center in the Negev Desert.
Yemen’s armed forces confirmed that all these operations were successfully carried out and achieved their intended objectives.
The statement further called on all Arab and Islamic nations to fulfill their religious,moral,and humanitarian duties toward the oppressed people of Palestine.
It also emphasized that extensive popular demonstrations and actions will take place soon to support Gaza’s people and protest continued genocide against them.
The Yemeni armed forces concluded with a warning that their military operations against Israel will continue until full cessation of aggression on Gaza and lifting of its blockade are secured.
Arab news sources report an attack by the Israeli regime on northwestern Syria.
According to the English section of webangah news Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al-Mayadeen Network, local sources in Syria have reported that Brigade 107 of the former Syrian army was targeted in the village of Zama, near the city of Jableh in southern Latakia countryside.
The report states that following the attack, a loud explosion was heard across the entire area.
Former israeli Prime Minister Calls for Netanyahu’s Trial amid Criticism of His Cabinet
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, Ehud Olmert, Israel’s former prime minister and a vocal critic of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet in recent months, told Germany’s Spiegel newspaper that Israel’s military objectives in Gaza have long been achieved and continuing the war is no longer justified.
Referring to the assassination of Yahya al-Sinwar, commander and leader of Hamas in Gaza, Olmert saeid this operation could have ended the conflict. However,he accused Netanyahu of prolonging hostilities to protect his personal and political interests.
Olmert urged that Netanyahu should face legal proceedings not at The Hague but within Israel itself.he called for charges related to crimes committed against Palestinians-and even Israelis-to be pursued against him.
The former prime minister also described the regime’s military actions in Gaza as illegal and rife with acts constituting potential war crimes.
He acknowledged that Israeli security forces participate in and support settler attacks on Palestinian areas in the West Bank.
Criticizing Israeli officials’ conduct following Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Olmert stressed that the regime has abandoned reason and restraint. He warned that if this trend continues, Israel risks facing international sanctions and global isolation.
Olmert’s blunt remarks come amid growing field setbacks in Gaza, increasing diplomatic isolation, and a domestic economic crisis-all deepening divisions within Israeli political factions and further undermining Netanyahu’s government’s position.
Following the intrusion of a drone from Yemen into the occupied territories, Israeli forces announced the activation of air defense systems in Ashkelon.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Shehab, Hebrew sources reported that Israeli forces activated air defenses in Ashkelon after a drone crossed into the occupied territories.
Hebrew media reports indicate that the drone originated from Yemen.
The occupying regime’s military confirmed this report.
The speech of Hezbollah Secretary General opened the anniversary ceremony of Fouad Shukr’s martyrdom.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Al-Manar Network via Mehr News Agency, Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, began his speech moments ago at the ceremony marking the first anniversary of the martyrdom of fouad shukr, a prominent Hezbollah commander.
