Day: May 26, 2024

National News Agency correspondent in Nabatieh reported that an Israeli drone launched around 2:00 pm today a guided missile raid on a motorcycle in one of the streets of the town of Aita al-Shaab, resulting in casualties. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

The Islamic Resistance issued a communique this afternoon, in which it indicated that in support of the steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 01:50 pm today the enemy's al-Malikiyah post and its deployed soldiers within the vicinity, using appropriate weapons and causing direct injuries. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received this morning at the government headquarters in the new administrative area in Cairo, Caretaker Minister of Agriculture Abbas al-Haj Hassan, commissioned by Prime Minister Najib Mikati, to explore ways of ensuring cooperation between Egypt and Lebanon in the agricultural sector. Also attending the meeting was a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands Reclamation in Egypt headed by Minister Al-Sayyid al-Quseir, advisors to the Lebanese Minister of Agriculture, Salem Darwish and Hussein Nasrallah, and the Economic Attaché at the Lebanese Embassy, Nour Atwi. At the beginning of the meeting, the Egyptian Prime Minister underlined the close historical ties between Cairo and Beirut at all levels, adding that his country is keen on further enhancing bilateral cooperation with Lebanon in various fields of common interest. He added that his government is also keen on facilitating, through its relevant agencies, the entry of Lebanese exports into the Egy ptian market, in line with the efforts of the Lebanese government to facilitate the flow of Egyptian exports to Lebanon of various commodities and support the rates of trade exchange between both states. Madbouly stressed, "Egypt's keenness to support brotherly Lebanon, taking into account the current global economic conditions and their repercussions on all countries, especially Egypt and Lebanon." For his part, Minister Haj Hassan emphasized 'the depth of the historical relations that bind Egypt and Lebanon and the importance of continuing close coordination between the two countries on priority files in international frameworks in a way that serves their mutual interests." He also stressed Lebanon's deep appreciation for the Egyptian political leadership's constant keenness to stand by its side, considering that "there are many opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experiences between Cairo and Beirut in the field of agriculture, especially fish farming." In turn, the Egyptian Minister of Agric ulture pointed to 'the continued cooperation and coordination of efforts between the Ministries of Agriculture in Egypt and Lebanon,' expressing his appreciation for 'the Lebanese side's efforts to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of the flow of Egyptian agricultural exports to the Lebanese market.' He also expressed his aspiration "to discuss all aspects of joint cooperation between Egypt and Lebanon and work to overcome any obstacles that the Lebanese side may face in Egypt." In conclusion, the Prime Minister recommended continued coordination between the Egyptian and Lebanese Ministries of Agriculture to advance areas of cooperation in the agricultural sector, expressing his aspiration to receive proposals that would support said cooperation. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

National News Agency in Tyre reported that the Israeli enemy bombing targeted the outskirts of the towns of Shihin and Majdal Zoun, in conjunction with the bombing of Wadi Hamul and Wadi Hassan with a number of artillery shells. Israeli aircraft also raided the town of Naqoura near UNIFIL forces, targeting a motorcycle, causing a number of casualties. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Tulkarm - Ma'an - Tulkarm Governor Mustafa Taqatqa announced that an investigation committee will be formed into the circumstances of the accident that claimed the life of the young man, Muhammad Ahmed Al-Khatib, from Nour Shams camp. Taqatqa said in a press statement that the families of the young Khatib and all citizens will be informed of what happened, offering condolences to his relatives and his family, calling for strengthening national unity and preserving civil peace and the social fabric, especially in this difficult circumstance that our people and our Palestinian cause are going through. He stressed that the law will take its due course. In turn, police spokesman Colonel Louay Irziqat said that while a security force was setting up a checkpoint near the Pharaoh roundabout, to maintain security as part of a routine operation, a vehicle approached the checkpoint and its driver was given a signal to stop, but he refused to do so and rammed the checkpoint, trying to run over members of the force, f orcing it to fire. Several gunshots were fired, then the vehicle crashed into an electricity pole. The driver was taken to the hospital injured, and doctors later declared his death. He added that when the vehicle was searched, the security services seized a firearm and ammunition. Irziqat confirmed that the Public Prosecution was informed and an investigation into the incident was initiated. Source: Maan News Agency

Riyadh: Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel started today his official visit to Switzerland, where he leads the Kingdom's delegation at the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO), which takes place at the UN headquarters in Geneva. Al-Jalajel is expected to engage in discussions with international counterparts and leaders of organizations to foster cooperation and tackle health-related topics. He will also participate in accompanying events focused on health security and improvement of global health. Al-Jalajel will also attend the 60th session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers' executive office, accompanied by a delegation comprising several undersecretaries and health leaders from Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Press Agency