Day: July 16, 2024

Gaza - Ma'an - Israeli aircraft continued their bombardment of various areas in the Gaza Strip on the 284th day of the war, leaving a large number of martyrs and wounded. The Israeli occupation forces committed three massacres against Palestinian families, of whom 80 martyrs and 216 wounded arrived at hospitals, bringing the death toll since October 7 to 38,664 martyrs and 89,097 wounded. The government media office confirmed that the number of martyrs in 48 hours reached 320 martyrs, most of whom were burned to death, indicating a significant escalation in Israeli violence, calling on the world to stop the war of extermination. In the central Gaza Strip, 12 citizens were martyred in a new massacre against the Hamad family in the Nuseirat camp. The martyrs are the father, mother, their children and a number of their grandchildren, all of whom were transferred to Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. University lecturer Anwar Nassar was also martyred with his son in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Str ip. Paramedics recovered a martyr and several wounded as a result of the occupation aircraft bombing the house of the Zaqout family in Camp C in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip. Dr. Iyad Aql died of wounds he sustained when his home was bombed two days ago in the same camp. In Al-Maghazi camp, the number of martyrs in the Salama family home rose to five after the martyrdom of citizen Mohammed Salama, who was joined by his wife and three daughters. The occupation aircraft returned to bomb the town of Al-Zawaida, targeting the Abtihan family home, which resulted in the martyrdom of three citizens and the injury of others. A martyr and two others were killed and injured in an attack on an apartment in Al-Nafaq Street in the center of Gaza City. In the southern Gaza Strip , in Khan Yunis, four martyrs were killed and three others were injured in an occupation raid that targeted the Abu Teir house in the town of Abasan, east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. In Rafah, which has been invaded by the occupation army for the third consecutive month, the demolition of residential blocks continues. The occupation army destroyed new residential blocks in Tal Al-Sultan, west of Rafah. Two citizens were killed in a strike on Al-Zahour neighborhood, north of the city, and paramedics recovered three bodies from its east. Gaza and the North In Gaza City, the occupation air force launched a series of raids that led to the martyrdom of four citizens in two raids on Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of the city, while three citizens were killed in the bombing of a house belonging to the Al-Sharafa family in the center of the city. A citizen was killed in the bombing of Salah Al-Din School on Al-Jalaa Street. Three citizens were killed in an Israeli drone strike on citizens in the Bedouin village, north of the Gaza Strip. Paramedics recovered two martyrs from a house belonging to the "Salibi" family in the popular market area in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip. Source: Maan News Agency

Ramallah - Ma'an - On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Qarash Academy for Cars graduated its sixth batch of students with a professional diploma in automotive mechatronics, whose certificates are certified by the Ministry of Labor. Given the current circumstances that our Palestinian people are going through, the graduation ceremony was limited to handing over certificates to the students without any form of celebration. In a brief speech to the graduates, the Academy Director, Eng. Lujain Qarash, emphasized the achievements made by the Academy over the past years, making it able to cover all aspects needed by the labor market and graduate a large number of students during this period between professional diploma courses and specialized courses. She concluded her speech by directing the graduates to move forward in developing themselves in this important profession by following everything new in the developing and changing world of cars in a race against time. It is worth noting that Qurash Academy has started recei ving new applications for the upcoming seventh session. In conclusion, certificates were distributed to the graduates. Source: Maan News Agency

Gaza - Ma'an - The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, announced today, Tuesday, that it had bombarded Sderot and the settlements surrounding Gaza with a barrage of rockets. Israeli Army Radio said that 3 rockets were fired at Sderot, one of which was intercepted, while two rockets fell in open areas without causing any injuries or damage. Source: Maan News Agency

HEBRON - Ma'an - Hebron Governor Khaled Dudin met on Tuesday with Sa'ir Mayor Musa Farroukh, members of the municipal council, town dignitaries, representatives of Sa'ir institutions and legal figures, to discuss the attack on Jawal-Paltel and Ooredoo towers in the town. Governor Dudin stressed that the town of Sa'ir is a town of martyrs and struggle, and that its people are the ones who are entrusted with the resources of the Palestinian people, as these towers were installed in 1999. There is a misconception about the effect of the towers on public health and safety, and these rumors must be dealt with consciously, calling for the need to educate citizens about the effect of the towers. In turn, the people of Sa'ir condemned the attack on the towers of Jawal, Paltel and Ooredoo, stressing that this behavior will not be repeated, calling for the necessity of holding awareness sessions on the health impact of the towers on the health of citizens. Source: Maan News Agency

HEBRON - Ma'an - Israeli occupation forces arrested 7 citizens at dawn on Tuesday during raids and searches in Al-Arroub refugee camp and the towns of Sa'ir, As-Samu and Deir Samet in the Hebron governorate. Local sources reported that the occupation forces raided Al-Arroub camp north of Hebron, amidst live ammunition, and the soldiers stormed several homes. During the search operations, the contents of the raided homes were destroyed. During this, the wounded boy Muhammad Rami Al-Titi, the boy Saif Jihad Adwi, the citizen Naim Hassan Jawabreh and his son Diyar were arrested. The occupation forces also arrested two citizens from the town of Sa'ir, namely: Yousef Amer Al-Jabarin and Tayseer Sayel Jaradat. The young man, Amjad Rasmi Haroub, from the town of Deir Samet, southwest of Hebron, was also arrested. The citizen Moataz Ahmed Abu Awad was arrested after raiding his home in the town of Samou, south of Hebron. Source: Maan News Agency

Hebron-Ma'an- Citizen Hazem Abu Shakhdam said that the occupation authorities demolished his "summer house", which is about 60 square meters in area, and is located in the "Farsh al-Hawa" area west of the city of Hebron. They also demolished a well belonging to the Jaber family in the area. He added in a video recording from the demolition site that the occupation bulldozer, accompanied by the occupation army, demolished his "summer resort" which he had built some time ago. Source: Maan News Agency

Kathmandu, Nepal's newly appointed prime minister took the oath of office Monday at a ceremony in Kathmandu. Khadga Prasad Oli, the leader of Nepal's largest communist party, was named prime minister on Sunday following the collapse of a previous coalition government. Oli, 72, will be leading a coalition government made up of his Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) and the Nepali Congress party, the two largest parties in Nepal. This is his fourth time serving as prime minister of the Himalayan nation. Two deputy prime ministers and 19 ministers appointed by him also took the oath of office. He is expected to further expand the Cabinet, including members Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, the Chief of Public Security, inspected the security arrangements of the Interior Ministry's directorate for the commemoration of Ashoora, as part of the ministry's efforts to ensure the safety and security of mourners. Lt. General Al Hassan underscored that in line with the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister , comprehensive facilities have been provided for the season. This includes promoting community partnerships with civil societies, with the Interior Ministry's directorates making necessary arrangements to effectively meet the requirements and service needs. The Chief of Public Security praised the cooperation of the heads of maatem (community centres) with the relevant authorities, and expressed appreciation to all official bodies and societies that contributed to providing services. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, The Kingdom of Bahrain's strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in the death and injury of innocent civilians. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reiterated the Kingdom's unwavering position in rejecting criminal acts aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry affirmed Bahrain's solidarity with the Federal Republic of Somalia in confronting terrorist acts and expressed its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Somalia, wishing those injured a speedy recovery. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the shooting incident in Al Wadi Al Kabir area of Muscat Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman, which caused the death and injury of a number of people. In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry denounced this heinous attack that goes against all religious and moral values and aims to destabilise security and stability of Oman. The Kingdom of Bahrain affirmed solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman in the security measures it is taking to safeguard its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents. The Foreign Affairs Ministry conveyed the condolences of the Kingdom's leadership and people to the victims' families, Omani government, and people. The Ministry wished the injured a speedy recovery. Source: Bahrain News Agency