Kuwait Urges Unified Arab Stance Against Palestinian Displacement

HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah called for a unified Arab stance against Palestinian displacement at the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo. He emphasized the importance of a unified Arab position against any attempts to displace Palestinians and firmly rejected placing responsibility on regional countries, particularly Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

Reconstruction of Gaza and Accountability

HH, the Crown Prince, called for a comprehensive plan to reconstruct Gaza and compensate the Palestinian people for the destruction caused. He stressed the need to hold the Zionist occupation accountable for rebuilding what its forces have destroyed. Legal action against the Zionist entity through international law, humanitarian law, and key global bodies was underscored.

Commitment to the Two-State Solution

Kuwait reiterated its commitment to the two-state solution and called for a concrete and realistic approach through the international conference scheduled for June. HH the Crown Prince urged all UN member states that have not yet recognized Palestine to do so and to support Palestine’s bid for full UN membership.

Strengthening Palestinian Governance and Arab Unity

The importance of uniting Palestinian ranks, strengthening governance in Gaza, and reinforcing Arab unity to protect regional security was stressed. Kuwait called for increased financial and political support for UNRWA and rejected any attempts to diminish its role.

Endorsement of Gaza Reconstruction Plan

Arab leaders endorsed a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority, presenting an alternative to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over the territory and displace its people. The establishment of a trust fund to pay for the territory’s reconstruction was announced, urging the international community's support.

Political Track Towards Palestinian Statehood

Efforts to launch a political track towards Palestinian statehood were highlighted. The summit called for Palestinian representation to be unified under the PLO and welcomed the formation of a temporary committee to oversee relief efforts, reconstruction, and governance.

Challenges and Criticisms

The Zionist entity ruled out any future role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza. Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza triggered global outrage. The Arab leaders’ proposal was criticized for relying on the PA and UNRWA.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The Zionist military offensive in Gaza killed at least 48,405 people, mostly civilians. The war has devastated Gaza and created a dire humanitarian crisis. A fragile ceasefire saw an influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza before the Zionist entity announced it was blocking deliveries until Hamas accepted its terms for an extension of the truce.

  – Agencies

Kuwait Demands a Firm Stance on Violations in Occupied Territories

Kuwait on Monday called on the United Nations Human Rights Council and the international community to take a clear and firm stance on the blatant violations of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter by the Israeli occupation, expressing deep concern over what is happening in the occupied Palestinian territories by preventing the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Speech by Advisor Nasser Al-Ramzi

This came in the speech delivered by the advisor Nasser Al-Ramzi, the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations, during the discussion of the comprehensive report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights under item two of the agenda of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva.

Call for Effective Measures

Al-Ramzi called on the UN Human Rights Council to take effective and necessary measures to ensure the immediate cessation of these violations, leading to the establishment of the Palestinian state along the borders of June 4, 1967, in accordance with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Respecting the Sovereignty of Sudan and Syria

In the same context, Al-Ramzi stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty, independence, and unity of Sudan’s territories and ensuring a peaceful dialogue that includes all parties. He emphasized the need to provide humanitarian support to the Sudanese people. Al-Ramzi also stressed the importance of maintaining the unity of Syrian territories and respecting its sovereignty to achieve stability and protection for its national institutions and lifting sanctions against it.

Condemnation of Hate Speech

Al-Ramzi demanded condemnation of all hate speech and incidents of burning the Holy Quran, reiterating Kuwait’s support for the role of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in promoting and protecting human rights. He called for the enactment of legislation to enhance the commitment to human rights and promote constructive partnership and cooperation to ensure a more just and equitable world.

Kuwait's Commitment to Human Rights

Al-Ramzi confirmed Kuwait's steadfast commitment to protecting and promoting human rights and rejecting the politicization and double standards in dealing with all issues.

Rahma International Society launches the 'Support Rohingya Muslims' campaign on Friday

The Rahma International Society launches its relief project to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh next Friday, the seventh of blessed Ramadan, as part of its Ramadan campaign, "A Known Right."

Tragic Living and Humanitarian Conditions

In this context, Dr. Adnan Al-Haddad, Deputy Director General for Communications, Marketing, and Information Technology at the Rahma International Society , said that the campaign comes amid tragic living and humanitarian conditions experienced by displaced families amid increasing burdens. Statistics indicate that more than a million Rohingya Muslims have fled to the borders with Bangladesh since the beginning of the crisis, including thousands of children, widows, and female breadwinners.

Aim of the "Support the Rohingya" Project

Al-Haddad explained that the "Support the Rohingya" project aims to deliver humanitarian aid to widows, orphans, and those in need, including food, shelter, and clothing. He called upon generous benefactors to quickly contribute to providing relief to refugees and those affected by displacement and to support them in their tragic situations. He appreciated the great reward for helping them in the best and most rewarding months.

Donation Channels

He noted that donations for the project would be available starting Friday morning through the "Khayr Online" website, the association’s hotline 1888808, or by visiting the widespread Mercy branches within Kuwait. He asked Allah, the Almighty, to accept the good deeds from the kind benefactors and to place what they give in the balance of their good deeds on the Day of Judgment.

“Hofath” Launches the Second Hashemi Competition in Quranic Sciences

Hofath launched the second Hashemi Competition in Quranic Sciences, which is a specialized Quranic scientific competition aimed at encouraging participants to learn these blessed sciences. The Vice Chairman of the association, Engineer Ahmad Al-Murshid, said that Hofath launched the second Hashemi Competition in Quranic Sciences after the success of the first one last year, in which 1,540 contestants participated, and 12 contestants won the top three positions, distributed over four categories.

Specialized Quranic Sciences Competition

He added that this competition is a specialized Quranic scientific competition in Quranic Sciences, considering that these sciences such as abrogation and abrogated, reasons for revelation, specific and general, and Madani and Makki, among other branches of knowledge, have not received sufficient attention in the activities of circles and competitions. These sciences are important for understanding the Book of Allah, and every memorizer and reciter of the Book of Allah needs them. Therefore, Hofath deemed it necessary to address this aspect by launching a specialized cultural competition in Quranic Sciences to encourage Muslims to learn these blessed sciences.

Conditions and Scientific Curriculum

Al-Murshid explained the conditions for the competition, including that the contestant should not be an Imam or Muezzin or hold a Sharia degree and must bring their civil ID or a copy of it during the competition. The contestant must adhere to the age category for each level. He clarified that Hofath prepared a scientific curriculum by a scientific committee led by scholars and specialists in Quranic Sciences under the supervision of Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Rifai. The scientific material link is available for contestants to review, and then contestants answer the competition questions online according to their age category.

Invitation to Register

He concluded by inviting the esteemed audience to register for the competition through the designated link published on Hofath's social media accounts.

IICO Enhances Stability for 15 Jerusalemite Families and Provides Water for 30,000 Yemenis

As part of its humanitarian and developmental efforts aimed at improving the quality of life and enhancing stability and human dignity, the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) implemented two distinct projects; the first to renovate the homes of 15 Palestinian families in Jerusalem, and the second to provide clean drinking water for 30,000 beneficiaries in Yemen, with a total cost exceeding $440,000.

"Shelter" Project in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem, IICO funded the "Shelter" project to renovate and improve the living environment for 15 poor Palestinian families, at a cost of $320,045, as part of its commitment to enhancing social stability and achieving a dignified life for the benefiting families. The project contributed to creating a safe and healthy residential environment, especially for children and the elderly, and protecting families from the dangers arising from inadequate housing, thus reaffirming IICO's vision of providing practical and sustainable solutions to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups.

Water Project in Yemen

In the city of Shuqra in Abyan Governorate, Yemen, IICO completed a project to provide clean drinking water by drilling two artesian wells at a depth of 30 meters, equipped with submersible pumps powered by solar energy, with the construction of a modern water network extending 2,000 meters and elevated tanks, at a cost exceeding $120,000. The project alleviated the suffering of 30,000 beneficiaries who were struggling with water scarcity and difficulty accessing it, helped reduce diseases caused by water contamination, and eased the daily burdens on women and children who had to travel long distances to fetch water; thus saving them time and effort and contributing to their social and economic stability.

Continuous Commitment by IICO

IICO confirms its continuous commitment to launching integrated development projects aimed at improving the quality of life and enhancing the ability to face economic and social challenges, in line with its vision of making the greatest impact in empowering people, and its mission of providing sustainable and distinctive programs that promote stability and dignified living in needy communities.

When the war stops, and the dust of battles settles, amidst the noise of missiles, drones, tanks, and artillery, one finds themselves confronted with scenes that perhaps they did not focus on during the days of war, including the devastation surrounding all areas!

The Gaza War and Its Victims

The Gaza War, which lasted for 470 days, saw Israel utilize the majority of the weapons at its disposal, and it aggressively attempted to flatten the Gaza Strip to the ground, because it hates to see any Palestinian breathing the air and walking on the land, and it even despises the homes, possessions, farms, and businesses of the Palestinians!

Two days after the war stopped, the Gaza Strip's government media office announced that over 61,000 people fell victim to the "Israeli" extermination war in the strip. The office clarified that among the martyrs, 47,487 reached the hospitals, while 14,222 remained missing under the rubble or on the roads, including around 30,000 children and women! The number of injured reached 111,588.

The office provided detailed statistics regarding the numbers of martyrs, injured, missing persons, destroyed homes, demolished hospitals, the number of mass atrocities, and the number of families that were erased from the civil registry, exceeding 2,000 families. The families where both parents and all family members were killed totaled about 6,000 families, while 4,889 families were completely annihilated, with only one person remaining from each!

Reconstructing Gaza

Apart from these staggering numbers, we attempt to focus on the topic of reconstructing Gaza after the war, where Israel destroyed 216 government offices, 494 schools and universities, 981 mosques, in whole or in part, and also destroyed 3 churches and 19 cemeteries, either completely or partially!

The occupation destroyed 355,600 housing units entirely or partially, leaving 82,000 housing units unfit for habitation!

The occupation burned 34 hospitals and 80 health centers, destroyed 206 archaeological and heritage sites, and sabotaged electricity networks, water wells, water networks, sewage systems, and sports facilities!

The destruction rate in Gaza reached 88%, due to the dropping of 100,000 tons of explosives, and the initial direct losses from the genocide war were estimated at more than 38 billion dollars!

Thus, we are confronted with calculated "Israeli" assassination crimes, supported by certain Western countries and others, against an entire people and all essential means of life!

The Depth of Hatred and the Need for Reconstruction

These statistics confirm the depth of the "Israeli" hatred towards Palestine and its people. Therefore, the reconstruction of the devastation that affected 88% of Gaza requires significant efforts and substantial funds, particularly from Arab countries and peoples!

Before the construction plans commence, it is essential to provide mobile homes or tents and other necessities for life, as well as to remove approximately 37 million tons of rubble until reconstruction operations begin!

According to the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, at least 60,000 temporary housing units and 200,000 tents are to be built.

Subsequently, a carefully crafted reconstruction plan for Gaza is expected to be developed, encompassing infrastructure and all aspects of humanitarian necessities, specifically hospitals, bakeries, schools, and other essentials of life!

Urban Planning and Workforce Utilization

The urban planning plan should include the arrangement of public roads, sources of potable water for drinking and household use, and the repair of sewage networks before beginning to rebuild destroyed buildings and residences!

It is essential not to overlook the plan for the restoration of hospitals and health centers, historical sites, mosques, and scientific and cultural landmarks, as well as universities, schools, and even kindergartens!

Here, it is important not to disregard the necessity of utilizing the available workforce in the sector and not entirely opening up space for foreign labor, in order to revive all means of life in Gaza!

Cost and Duration of Reconstruction

According to United Nations estimates, the total cost of rebuilding what has been destroyed by the war is about 40 billion US dollars!

Thus, the Gaza reconstruction plan will take between 3 to 5 years, which is not a long time if the aforementioned necessities are provided!

The Urgency of Support

To confirm the complete destruction in Gaza, Stephen L. Witkoff, the U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East, stated on January 30, 2025, at the end of a visit to the region: Almost nothing remains of the Gaza Strip, and it may take 10 to 15 years to rebuild it.

With this Zionist destruction, Gaza awaits more support and generosity to rebuild and restore life to it!

Call to Action

Let us unite, each from their own position, to organize popular campaigns to support Gaza and its reconstruction!

Who will stand with Gaza and save it to return as beautiful and resilient as it once was?

? Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital Dr. Hossam Abu Safia: The intensive care unit is out of service and the situation is catastrophic. 

? United Nations: The Israeli occupation continues to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into northern Gaza. 

? The United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution supporting the right of Palestinians to self-determination. 

? Hamas: The General Assembly's decision reflects the justice of our cause and the necessity of taking action to end the occupation. 

? A Hamas leader: The continuation of the security campaign by the authority threatens the Palestinian national fabric. 

? Al-Qassam: We targeted the enemy's command and control site in the "Netzarim" axis with "107" missiles. 

? Smotrich opposes the prisoners' deal: There is no time to make concessions to Hamas. 

? Prime Minister of Ireland: "Israel" will not silence us from criticizing its crimes. 

As the 439th day of "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation begins, the occupation forces continue to escalate their aggression against the Gaza Strip, leaving behind massacres against civilians, amid ongoing clashes between the Palestinian resistance and occupation forces on several fronts.

 New massacre at Kamal Adwan Hospital... Intensive care unit out of service

The Israeli occupation forces targeted Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza in the early hours of Wednesday, causing a fire to break out in the intensive care unit of the hospital, the only one in the northern part of the strip.

In a recorded video from in front of the damaged section, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the hospital manager, said: “The occupation bombardment was sudden and intense, as the occupation machinery targeted the vicinity of the hospital, accompanied by gunfire and shells in a hysterical manner.”

Abu Safia added: “The intensive care unit, which patients dependent on ventilators rely on, was directly targeted, leading to a fire inside it. We miraculously managed to evacuate the patients, but the unit is now completely out of service.”

He pointed out the catastrophic humanitarian situation the hospital is suffering from, indicating that the interruption of water for more than 8 days due to the occupation targeting tanks and supply networks has made handling the crisis more difficult.

He explained that hospital staff tried to control the fire using simple means due to the absence of necessary equipment because of the blockade, confirming that “the situation is still extremely dangerous.”

Abu Safia also revealed that the hospital faces daily targeting by the occupation, including drone strikes on generators, resulting in power outages and damage to vital sections.

 UN: The Israeli occupation continues to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into northern Gaza

The spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, confirmed that the Israeli occupation continues to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into northern Gaza.

Dujarric stated in press remarks, according to the Palestinian news agency, “Despite ongoing attempts, Israel has rejected 38 out of 40 requests made by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid since the beginning of December.”

He noted that the attempts by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to deliver food and water to besieged areas have been repeatedly rejected, stressing that this obstinacy aggravates the humanitarian situation faced by the residents of the strip.

 UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting Palestinians' right to self-determination

In a positive development for the Palestinian cause, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favor of a resolution affirming the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. A total of 172 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while 7 countries opposed it, and 8 abstained from voting.

"Hamas": The General Assembly's decision reflects the justice of our cause and the necessity of action to end the occupation

The Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" welcomed the decision of the United Nations General Assembly, considering it a reflection of global solidarity and belief in the justice of the Palestinian cause, and the widespread rejection of the occupation and the criminal policies led by the US administration that disregards the rights of our Palestinian people.

The movement called on the international community and the United Nations and its institutions to overcome the unjust American will and to pressure for translating these resolutions into practical steps that stop aggression and end the occupation that weighs heavily on our people, enabling them to determine their own fate and establish their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.

Hamas Leader: The ongoing security campaign by the Authority threatens the Palestinian national fabric

A leader in the "Hamas" movement, Abdul Rahman Shadid, called for support for the Palestinian resistance in Jenin, which is facing a siege from the Palestinian Authority's security forces.

Shadid stated in his remarks: "We affirm the necessity of protecting the resistance fighters and strengthening their power to confront the Zionist incursions and repel the crimes of the settlers, instead of pursuing and targeting them."

He also called for widespread mobilization in the "Day of Rage" events in support of Palestinian camps, warning that the continued security campaign by the Authority threatens the Palestinian national fabric and serves the goals of the occupation in liquidating the Palestinian cause.

"Al-Qassam" targets an Israeli occupation command and control site in the "Netzarim" axis

The Al-Qassam Brigades announced today, Wednesday, that their fighters managed to sniper a Zionist soldier, inflicting a direct injury in the "Touma" area north of Gaza City.

In another operation, the brigades targeted an Israeli occupation command and control site in the "Netzarim" axis with "107" rockets.

Smotrich opposes prisoner exchange deal: No time to make concessions to "Hamas"

Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced his opposition to any prisoner exchange deal with the "Hamas" movement, considering that such steps represent "surrender" to the will of the resistance.

Smotrich stated in comments to a right-wing radio: "This is not the right time to give Hamas a lifeline. We must continue to crush them until we recover the prisoners as part of their surrender deal, not ours."

Irish Prime Minister: “Israel” will not silence us from criticizing its crimes

In a supportive position for the Palestinian people, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said that Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin will not deter his country from criticizing the aggression against Gaza.

Harris described the Israeli move as "diplomacy of distraction," noting that "killing children and civilians, and preventing the flow of humanitarian aid, are the matters that the international community should condemn."

When asked by reporters about Dublin's stance, he replied: "Today, all of you are asking about Ireland's position. But what about Israel's practices? What about the practices carried out by Netanyahu against innocent children in Gaza?" according to the Anadolu Agency.

In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly, Netanyahu presented his vision for a new Middle East that is taking shape amid the conflict between an axis led by Iran and another led by the Zionist entity, as expressed in a map he displayed to the audience, most of whom left the hall as soon as the Prime Minister of the occupation entered to deliver his speech on September 27th last year.

Hours after Netanyahu's speech, it was announced that airstrikes were carried out using 85 concussion bombs weighing 2000 pounds each to assassinate the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in an operation that is considered the costliest in the world.

The assassination operation, along with previous intelligence military operations targeting Hezbollah elements in Lebanon by detonating "pager" communication devices, was prepared and planned over a long period starting with the July 2006 War, and concluded with achieving a deep penetration in 2016, enabling the occupation to accumulate intelligence successes and prepare a military plan that was expected to run parallel to an economic, political, and security project promoted during the era of former US President Donald Trump under the title of the "Deal of the Century", and gained further momentum during the era of President Joe Biden's administration with the known project of the "Indian-Israeli Development Corridor" in 2023 announced at the G20 summit in the Indian capital New Delhi.

Marginalization of Arab and Islamic identity

The concept of the Middle East was first carved out by British colonial circles in India in the 1850s, but it was strongly associated with American colonial circles before any other, and with their projects for domination and control of the Arab region, which became clear after the formation of the Central Command in 1980.

The concept of the Middle East was first used in 1902 by American naval officer Alfred Mahan, the founder of the theory of naval power in history, in an article published in London in September of that year entitled "The Persian Gulf and International Relations", without specifying its countries. It was officially used by the United States government for the first time in 1957 during the Suez Crisis as part of Eisenhower's principles, and in which Secretary of State John Foster Dulles defined the Middle East as "the region stretching between and including Libya in the west and Pakistan in the east, and Syria and Iraq in the north, and the Arabian Peninsula in the south, in addition to Sudan and Ethiopia."

In Netanyahu's view of the New Middle East, there is no place for Arabs and Palestinians, and for America, there is no place for China and Russia or the Arab Islamic civilization. It is a project aimed at consolidating American Zionist dominance and influence through what is known as the American peace process, which began in 1978 with the signing of the "Camp David Accords" between Egypt and the entity and continued its most prominent stages in the Madrid conference in 1991 through the Oslo Accords, and the Wadi Araba Agreement, ending with the Abraham Accords normalization agreements in 2021. These were projects aimed at settling the Palestinian issue, which was demolished by the occupying entity, leading to the marginalization and weakening of the Arab and Islamic identity in favor of a Middle Eastern identity with "Israeli" standards supported by the United States and Europe, and in partnership with India, which represents an economic and demographic giant capable of dissolving the cultural identity of the Arab region and the entire West Asia.

Geopolitical Dimensions

Netanyahu's project for a new Middle East has taken on geopolitical dimensions that align with American ambitions to contain China and Russia, ultimately aiming to surround and prevent their influence from expanding in the Arab region and the Indian Ocean, similar to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Israeli proposals have aligned with the U.S.-India-Australia-Japan quadrilateral security dialogue launched by Washington in 2007, reaching its peak of activity after the war in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan.

The Israeli American project is ambitious, and despite being dealt a severe blow by the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation launched by Palestinian resistance on October 7, 2023, it has returned to relying on military force to impose itself on the region after originally counting on economic and soft power to achieve its goals, with the assistance of the United States and its active diplomacy. Netanyahu expressed this during discussions to strike Iran, calling it a historic opportunity during his call with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the attack on Iran and the military prospects in Lebanon and Gaza.

Netanyahu's project for a new Middle East is supposed to weaken all regional powers that challenge Israeli dominance, with Iran, Turkey, and Egypt at the forefront, aiming to marginalize their roles through military or soft power by deepening their internal and economic crises to ensure American-backed Israeli dominance. India has emerged as a partner due to its demographic and economic strength, breaking its historical ties with Arabs and Muslims in favor of a new nationalism rooted in Hindu heritage, represented by the far-right Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party led by current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In conclusion, Netanyahu's project is a true revival and breakthrough for a project that was not clearer than now in producing an Israeli-centric Middle East with cultural dimensions targeting the region's identity, economic dimensions ensuring Israeli control and dominance as the core of any development or economic project, and security dimensions through the establishment of a military and security alliance claiming to counter an Iranian project threatening the security and stability of countries from Gaza to Tehran and Yemen. All of this is framed within a political system under the framework of normalization agreements and the Abraham Accords, which was marketed as the future vision for the region. This project suffered a major setback after the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation on October 7, which shattered the Israeli Middle East project and turned it into a deep drain of Israeli and American influence, removing it from its effective strategic context.

As the “Al-Aqsa Flood” Operation  enters its 369th day, the occupation forces continue to carry out air strikes and intensive artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip, causing horrific massacres against civilians.

Stabbing operation in occupied Palestine

Eight settlers were injured in a stabbing operation today, Wednesday, in the city of Hadera, north of Tel Aviv, amid conflicting reports about the fate of the perpetrator of the operation.

The Israeli ambulance teams reported that the conditions of 5 of the injured ranged between critical and serious.

The occupation police stated that the stabbing operation took place in 3 different locations within the city.

According to the "Occupation Army Radio", the perpetrator of the operation is the Palestinian Ahmed Jabarin (36 years old), who has been residing in Umm al-Fahm in the occupied Palestinian territories since 1948, according to what was reported by the "Palestinian Information Center".

Hamas and Fatah meeting in Cairo

A meeting began between the delegations of the "Hamas" movement headed by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the movement's political bureau, and the "Fatah" movement headed by Mahmoud al-Aloul, the movement's deputy chairman, today, Wednesday, in Cairo.

Taher al-Nunu, media advisor to the head of Hamas's political bureau, explained that these meetings aim to discuss the aggression on the Gaza Strip, political and field developments, and unify efforts and the national line.

The occupation besieges northern Gaza

As the ground invasion of northern Gaza enters its fourth day, the occupying forces are escalating their ground and air operations, targeting civilians and infrastructure in an attempt to impose more control.

The occupation forces imposed a siege on the city of Jabalia and the towns of Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, amidst intensive shelling and the demolition of homes.

The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that the "Israeli" army is imposing a tight siege, and is shooting at anyone who moves; forcing citizens to be forcibly displaced towards the southern part of the Strip.

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, indicated that more than 400,000 people are besieged in the northern part of the Strip, and the "Israeli" evacuation orders are pushing people to flee repeatedly, especially from Jabalia camp.

Obstructing the evacuation of patients from northern Gaza

A health ministry official in Gaza stated on Wednesday that the occupation army is obstructing the evacuation of patients through searches and arrests, despite its warning to evacuate hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip.

Maher Shamiya, Undersecretary of the Health Ministry in Gaza, explained that the security deterioration in the northern Gaza Strip, and the occupation’s breach of the understandings reached with international mediators regarding the evacuation of sick children from Kamal Adwan Hospital, are obstructing the evacuation operations.

He added to the Anatolia Agency that international organizations coordinated with the army to evacuate 5 children, but it stopped the ambulances and subjected them to lengthy inspections.

He pointed out that 37 patients are staying in Kamal Adwan Hospital, 7 of whom are in intensive care, in addition to about 30 patients in the Indonesian Hospital; which makes their transfer difficult.

Qualitative operations in Jabalia

 Al-Qassam Brigades announced targeting a "Merkava" tank with a "Yassin 105" shell in the Al-Israa neighborhood west of Jabalia camp. The "Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades" also announced detonating a highly explosive device on a "Merkava" tank in the same area.