ARAB AND WORLD

Sun 07 Dec 2025 9:40 pm - Jerusalem Time

Israel and America conduct joint naval military exercise

The Israeli army announced the launch of a large military exercise lasting for a week, with the participation of units from the Israeli Navy and forces from the Fifth Fleet of the American army.

The army explained in an official statement that this exercise is called "Intrinsic Defender", and dozens of Israeli Navy soldiers are scheduled to participate in it.

The army confirmed that the main goal of this exercise is to enhance the level of strategic and operational cooperation between the Israeli and American naval forces, in addition to training the participating forces to deal with various potential regional threats.

The Israeli army did not specify in its statement the location where this joint exercise will take place.

This exercise comes in light of statements by the Israeli Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, in which he stated that the Israeli army is "preparing to deal with surprise war scenarios," considering that this preparation "is one of the important foundations for building strength in the coming years."

Israel and the United States conduct joint military exercises on a regular basis, as part of what Israel describes as deepening military alliance and raising the level of readiness of forces to deal with "increasing security challenges" in the region.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 9:36 pm - Jerusalem Time

Armed elements in Gaza surrender to Hamas after the killing of Abu Shabab

Palestinian sources in the Gaza Strip reported that elements of militias and clans began surrendering themselves to Hamas during the past twenty-four hours, following the assassination of Yasser Abu Shabab.

This measure comes after Hamas gave the elements of these armed militias a deadline of ten days to surrender themselves.

In preparation for this development, one of the leaders of the Union of Clans in the Gaza Strip announced his explicit support for Hamas.

In his statements, he confirmed that "the tribes are very concerned about the militias funded by Tel Aviv, and that these militias will disappear no matter how much Israel tries to support them.

He explained that the goal of the existence of these militias is to locate tunnels and Hamas fighters, that is, to carry out the tasks that Israel has been unable to carry out for two years.

In a related context, Hussam Al-Asatl, a leader of one of the militias in Khan Yunis, who was working in constant coordination with Yasser Abu Shabab, stated that Abu Shabab's death will not affect the militias' operations in the Gaza Strip.

Al-Asatl indicated that Abu Shabab's former deputy and successor, Ghassan Al-Duhaini, intends to continue his path, and he is closely involved in the military affairs of the militia. Al-Asatl added: "Hamas is trying to send elements to infiltrate us, but we will expose them soon."

Meanwhile, sources reported that Yasser Abu Shabab was killed in Rafah during a violent quarrel in which he was beaten and kicked by members of his militia and armed security guards who were constantly accompanying him.

In contrast, some reports indicated that the clan itself was linked to Hamas, and that the movement was involved in his death.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 9:18 pm - Jerusalem Time

Israeli Warnings of Increased Iranian Recruitment of Youth Online

Media sources quoted a senior Israeli security official as saying that there is growing concern about Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli youth, including teenagers, online. The source confirmed that this phenomenon is expanding and affecting diverse social segments, as Iran relies on methods of financial enticement to target minors and Internet users.

According to the same source, out of about 30 espionage cases dealt with in the past two years, only a few involved teenagers. However, the source stressed that the ability of Iranian elements to attract minors is significant and worrying.

This warning comes in the wake of charges against a 21-year-old man, Rafael Ruveni, of communicating with an Iranian agent while serving in the military, and carrying out tasks for him in exchange for a sum of money exceeding 10,000 shekels.

Details indicate that Ruveni was recruited through the "Telegram" application, where he initially received small sums of money, then the matter developed into photographing public places, hiding objects in a garden, and checking for a buried gun, before providing information about the military base in which he was serving.

It was also reported that the Iranians operate automated accounts ("bots") on the "Telegram" application within Israeli channels, where they publish job offers, offers to trade cryptocurrencies, and offers for dating, using colloquial Hebrew to attract young people and offer "easy money".

Reports indicated one of these automated accounts, which is named "VIP Employment", which offered high salaries in exchange for "working with Iran", and this account received more than 100 participation requests.

For his part, the head of the National Student Council warned of the lack of sufficient awareness among students about the dangers of espionage, noting that the temptations are increasing, especially with the spread of digital phenomena unfamiliar to many adults. He added that platforms such as "Roblox" allow unlimited communication that may be exploited for blackmail, in addition to the spread of gambling among teenagers, which increases the likelihood of their cooperation with Iranian agents in exchange for money.

Reports indicate that recruitment attempts begin with "simple" acts, such as photographing the gate of a school or military base, or writing slogans on walls, and then develop into burning property or carrying out field surveillance against Israeli targets. In one case, a minor hid money, distributed inciting posters, and added an Iranian agent to groups on the "WhatsApp" application.

The reports also indicated that espionage penalties in Israel are severe, and may reach imprisonment for 15 years or even life imprisonment, even in the case of merely communicating with a foreign agent. Officials called for "recruiting all resources" to confront this phenomenon.

The report raises questions about the role of the education system in this regard, as experts emphasize that schools should be "the most important social and moral line of defense" to strengthen belonging, identity and responsibility, and provide a safe environment that allows students to report any suspicious behavior.

In contrast, the Ministry of Education in the Israeli government stated that it considers promoting safe behavior on the Internet and preventing dangerous behaviors a "central goal" within its policies.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 8:36 pm - Jerusalem Time

Occupation Chief of Staff: The dividing line with Gaza is a "new border"

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli occupation army, Eyal Zamir, stated that the yellow line that separates the areas under the control of the Hamas movement from the areas controlled by Israel represents the "new border" between Israel and the Gaza Strip, and stressed the need to prepare for a surprise war scenario.

Zamir described the yellow line as a "front defense line for settlements and an attack line" during a field tour in the Gaza Strip, in a clear message to the Israeli government, although US President Donald Trump's plan requires Israel to withdraw from this line in the second phase, in exchange for deploying an international force to achieve stability.

Zamir visited the areas of Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, accompanied by the commander of the Southern Region, Major General Yaniv Asur, and other military leaders.

Zamir affirmed that the occupation army "will not allow Hamas to re-establish itself," stressing that they "control large parts of the territory of the Strip and stand on the dominant control lines."

Speaking to the occupation soldiers, Zamir added: "We are working to thwart and remove threats on all fronts. We will not tolerate any threat to our forces, and we will respond forcefully to any attempt. We have complete freedom of action, whether here in the Southern Command or on all fronts."

Zamir called for vigilance and readiness on all fronts, saying: "We must prepare for a surprise war scenario, and this is one of the pillars of the next plan," as he stressed the importance of strengthening the reserve forces through new laws, to alleviate the burden on soldiers and enhance the efficiency of the army.

Meanwhile, the occupation army announced that the Navy had begun a week-long maneuver with the forces of the US Fifth Fleet, and Zamir revealed that the annual maneuvers would simulate the possibility of a surprise war.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 1:18 pm - Jerusalem Time

Scholars Warn: Al-Aqsa Mosque Faces the Most Dangerous Stages in its History

Scholars and researchers participating in the Covenant for Jerusalem (Will) conference warned that the Al-Aqsa Mosque is going through the most dangerous stage in its modern history, and affirmed that the Israeli attack on its identity and religious status is increasing unprecedentedly, which requires the Islamic nation to immediately engage in defending it.

This came during a seminar entitled "Al-Aqsa: Will in the Face of Judaization," where the speakers presented a comprehensive overview of the transformations taking place in Jerusalem, and affirmed that the occupation seeks to reshape the religious and political reality in the Al-Aqsa Mosque through systematic policies based on the influence of the religious Zionist movement in government institutions.

Abdullah Marouf, Director of the Jerusalem Studies Center at 29 Mayıs University in Istanbul, explained that the rise of religious Zionism to decision-making centers has granted extremist Temple groups broad political cover, making the incursions and attacks more aggressive and clear. He pointed out that the time periods between rounds of escalation in Al-Aqsa have become shorter than ever before, turning into a continuous confrontation that moves the Palestinian street and ignites waves of resistance leading to the "Al-Aqsa Flood."

Marouf pointed out that the fierce attack for which the residents of Gaza are paying the price came as a result of defending Al-Aqsa, stressing that protecting the mosque is no longer the responsibility of the Palestinians alone, but rather a duty on the entire Islamic nation.

For his part, Dr. Nawaf Al-Takrouri, head of the Palestine Scholars Authority, affirmed that the Palestinian people will remain committed to their rights in Jerusalem, no matter the sacrifices, explaining that the occupation project goes beyond Palestine to target the entire region, which requires the nation to be aware of the seriousness of this project and to move to thwart it.

The head of the Scholars Formation Center, Muhammad Al-Hassan Ould Al-Dedew, reviewed the religious value of the Al-Aqsa Mosque since the time of Abraham, peace be upon him, stressing that venerating and protecting the mosque is a legal duty, and that attacks on it represent an insult to the Islamic nation that cannot be tolerated. He added that liberating Al-Aqsa and cleansing it from occupation is an individual obligation on everyone who is able.

The session concluded with Sheikh Abdul Hai Youssef reciting a document signed by the participating scholars, which emphasized the need to support the people of Jerusalem and strengthen those stationed there, and described normalization with the occupation as "treason against God and His Messenger." The document called on Islamic peoples to activate means of popular resistance, especially economic boycotts, and to support maritime convoys to relieve Gaza, and urged the resistance fighters to continue their steadfastness until liberation.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 1:01 pm - Jerusalem Time

Netanyahu corruption trial postponed due to emergency political meeting

Hebrew media reported today, Sunday, that the trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, on corruption charges against him, has been postponed.

Channel 12 Hebrew stated that it was decided to cancel Netanyahu's hearing before the Central Court in Tel Aviv on Monday due to what it described as an "urgent political meeting."

The channel clarified that the Public Prosecution did not object to the request to cancel Netanyahu's testimony, which was also confirmed by the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.

Neither the channel nor the newspaper mentioned the nature of the emergency meeting that led to the cancellation of Netanyahu's trial hearing.

It is noteworthy that many of Netanyahu's hearing sessions before the court have been postponed in the past, due to claims of illness or other political engagements.

Netanyahu is being tried on corruption charges that could warrant his imprisonment if convicted, and last Sunday he submitted a request for a pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

The prosecution resumed questioning Netanyahu last Wednesday, in his second interrogation since submitting the pardon request, which sparked widespread controversy between supporters and opponents.

Last November, former US President Donald Trump called on his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog to grant Netanyahu a pardon.

Since the beginning of his trial, Netanyahu has refused to plead guilty, knowing that Israeli law does not allow the president to grant a pardon except after pleading guilty.

Netanyahu faces charges of corruption, bribery and breach of trust in three cases, one of which relates to him and members of his family receiving valuable gifts from businessmen, in exchange for providing them with facilities and assistance in various fields.

The second case relates to accusations against Netanyahu of negotiating with the publisher of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, Arnon Mozes, to obtain positive media coverage.

The third case relates to providing facilities to the former owner of the "Walla" news website, Shaul Elovitch, who was also an official at the Bezeq telecommunications company, in exchange for obtaining positive media coverage.

In addition to his trial locally, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on November 21, 2024, on charges of responsibility for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 12:40 pm - Jerusalem Time

Norwegian Foreign Minister: The situation in Gaza and the West Bank is dangerous and requires a fair solution

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that the situation caused by Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is very dangerous, stressing that the devastating war in Gaza has not ended yet, and that the current ceasefire is unstable.

In an interview on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, the Norwegian minister described the situation in Gaza as very complex, but he pointed out that there is a real opportunity not only to end the war, but also to lay a solid foundation for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, noting that many countries around the world are moving towards recognizing the Palestinian state.

The minister also stressed the importance of the future government in Gaza being purely Palestinian, and being part of a unified Palestinian state that includes Gaza, the West Bank, and the relevant parts of Jerusalem in the long term.

He stressed the need to move to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza according to the proposed American plan, saying: "Either the war continues, or we pay close attention to what is happening in Gaza," stressing the importance of continuing to deliver humanitarian aid and achieving stability in the sector.

Regarding the West Bank, the Norwegian minister described the situation there as very difficult and deteriorating, noting that Israeli settlers are practicing more hostilities against Palestinians, due to the absence of punishment and sometimes with the support of the Israeli authorities.

He affirmed that Norway does not invest in any company that exports weapons to Israel for use in the West Bank.

In the context of his talk about the Oslo track, in which Norway played a pivotal role, the Norwegian minister explained that the positive aspect of this track was starting to build Palestinian institutions in preparation for the establishment of an internationally recognized Palestinian state.

He acknowledged that Israel was granted a kind of veto through the Oslo Accords, but the government of Benjamin Netanyahu in particular was not interested in negotiations with the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led to the description of the Israeli occupation of Palestine as illegal, which was confirmed by the International Court of Justice.

The Norwegian Foreign Minister affirmed that there is no alternative to the two-state solution in the long term, and that achieving this solution requires changing the current course, saying: "We cannot give Israel the right of veto, and therefore we joined Spain and Ireland in recognizing the State of Palestine."

Regarding the war in Ukraine, the Norwegian minister stressed that the solution must be fair and consistent with international principles related to sovereignty and the right to self-determination, and that it must be sustainable and logical, stressing that a fragile ceasefire cannot be accepted.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 12:32 pm - Jerusalem Time

Sharp Increase in the Number of Israeli Soldiers Suffering from Psychological Disorders Since the Start of the War on Gaza

Tamar Shmoni, Deputy Head of the Rehabilitation Department in the Israeli Ministry of Defense, reported a noticeable increase in the number of soldiers suffering from psychological disorders since the start of the war on the Gaza Strip in October of last year.

Israeli Army Radio quoted Shmoni as saying that the ministry has treated about 62,000 psychological cases since October 7, 2023, while the number today is about 85,000 cases, describing this increase as unprecedented. She pointed out that about a third of the army's soldiers suffer from psychological problems after the events of October 7.

Shmoni added that each psychotherapist deals with up to 750 clients, and in some areas this number exceeds that, making it difficult to reach all those in need of treatment as quickly as required.

Last November, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper warned of a widespread psychological crisis in Israel, noting the increase in drug addiction cases and the existence of approximately two million people in need of psychological support, including a large number of soldiers.

Israeli media reports recently indicated an increase in suicide cases in the army. The Maariv newspaper reported that the soldier Nahorai Raphael Barzani committed suicide after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his participation in the fighting. Last week, reserve officer Thomas Edzguskes (28 years old) from the Givati Brigade also committed suicide after a psychological struggle, according to Hebrew media.

According to official Israeli data published last October, the army recorded 279 suicide attempts during 18 months, including 36 deaths.

In a separate context, violations of the ceasefire announced on October 10 continued, as the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the death of 367 Palestinians and the injury of 953 others during these violations, in addition to the continued shortage of food and medicine in the sector inhabited by about 2.4 million people.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 12:28 pm - Jerusalem Time

Qatar warns of renewed conflict in Gaza due to Israeli violations

The Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the current situation in the Gaza Strip is unsustainable, warning that Israeli practices pose a real threat to escalating the situation and the return of violence to the besieged sector.

The Qatari Prime Minister's statements came during his participation in a session within the activities of the second day of the Doha Forum 2025, where he highlighted the seriousness of the humanitarian and living situation faced by the residents of Gaza in light of the continued siege and violations.

Al Thani stressed that the residents of the Gaza Strip are holding on to their land and reject any attempt to force them to displacement or forced migration, stressing his country's rejection of Israeli displacement plans that aim to change the demographic composition of the sector.

In a related context, the Qatari Prime Minister reiterated his country's commitment to working to reduce escalation in the region and achieve just and comprehensive peace, noting that this goal can only be achieved through the involvement of all concerned parties in the political process.

These statements come in light of the continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, where the Palestinian Ministry of Health documented the martyrdom and injury of hundreds of Palestinians as a result of the continuous Israeli bombing of the sector.

It is noteworthy that the current edition of the Doha Forum, which is being held under the slogan "Establishing Justice... From Promises to Tangible Reality", is witnessing wide participation from leaders and decision-makers from around the world, with the aim of discussing global challenges and finding innovative solutions to them.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 12:14 pm - Jerusalem Time

Declaration of an international popular document to criminalize genocide in Gaza and prosecute its perpetrators

Participants from more than thirty countries announced the adoption of a new popular document entitled "Covenant to Stop and Criminalize Zionist Genocide in Gaza and Prosecute Its Perpetrators," in a step aimed at unifying popular, legal, and media efforts to stop the crimes committed against the residents of the sector and prosecute those responsible before various international bodies.

This announcement came during a seminar entitled "Towards Renewing the Nation's Will in the Face of Liquidation and Genocide," which was held as part of the activities of the "Covenant for Jerusalem" conference, where the organizers affirmed that the document will be open to the accession of bodies and individuals wishing to participate in the implementation of its various provisions.

The text of the document was presented by the head of the Jordanian Bar Association, Yahya Abu Abboud, explaining that it is based on the fact that the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip have been subjected for nearly two years to a full-fledged genocide, which the occupation carried out through widespread bombing and a tight siege that led to starvation and prevention of treatment, in addition to the comprehensive destruction of civilian infrastructure and the commission of documented violations against women, children, and prisoners. He affirmed that these crimes were committed publicly and in full view of the world, making their genocidal motives clear and direct.

The document reviewed, in a legal and political form, a set of UN and international reports that documented the nature of the crimes committed by the occupation in Gaza, considering that global recognition of the reality of genocide has become firmly established, and that the current moment requires moving from diagnosis to criminalization and prosecution of everyone who was involved, participated, or supported directly or indirectly.

The document called for escalating popular action to put Gaza back at the top of the international community's priorities, and strengthening initiatives aimed at breaking the siege and operating maritime and land convoys until it is completely ended. It also stressed the importance of expanding documentation and media pressure campaigns to expose the crime and strip the occupation of legitimacy, in parallel with confronting the discourse of denial of genocide promoted by some Israeli and Western parties.

The document included a clear direction towards activating international legal tracks, by supporting lawsuits filed before the competent courts to hold Israeli political and military leaders accountable, and prosecuting countries and companies complicit in the crimes committed.

The document also presents its vision for criminalizing the Zionist colonial ideology as the intellectual driver of genocidal policies, and emphasizes the need to strengthen civil and economic boycotts as a means of isolating the occupation and curbing its external support.

The document also stipulated the formation of a joint coordination mechanism between the signatory parties, concerned with following up on the implementation of commitments and accumulating efforts in one path, in order to ensure the continuation of popular and institutional momentum until the goals of the covenant are achieved.

The document concluded by affirming that stopping genocide is a shared moral, humanitarian, and legal responsibility, calling on peoples and institutions around the world to engage in a collective effort aimed at deterring the occupation, doing justice to the victims, and holding the criminals accountable.

The city of Istanbul is witnessing the participation of about 300 figures from more than thirty countries as part of the activities of the "Covenant for Jerusalem" conference, which hosted the announcement of the document, in a broader effort to reunite the Arab and Islamic will in the face of the liquidation and crimes committed against the Palestinians.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 11:54 am - Jerusalem Time

Tension in the West Bank: Israeli Raids and Arrests, and a General Strike in Hebron

The Israeli occupation forces launched a wide-ranging campaign of raids and arrests in various areas of the occupied West Bank, affecting a number of Palestinians. This campaign coincided with the declaration of a general strike in the city of Hebron, in mourning for the souls of the martyrs.

Local sources reported that the occupation forces raided several homes in Hebron and other towns, searched them and tampered with their contents before arresting a number of young men. Israeli military vehicles were also stationed around the Al-Aroub camp north of Hebron, leading to clashes with Palestinian youths.

In the same context, national activities in Hebron announced a comprehensive strike in mourning for the souls of the two martyrs who were killed by occupation bullets earlier. The strike included educational institutions and shops, amid calls to escalate popular resistance against the occupation.

For its part, the Palestinian Authority strongly condemned these raids and arrests, considering them a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining security and stability in the region. It called on the international community to intervene urgently to stop these Israeli violations against the Palestinian people.

These developments come amid escalating tension in the West Bank, and increasing fears of a large-scale confrontation, in light of continued Israeli provocations and the escalating pace of settlement construction.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 11:44 am - Jerusalem Time

Israeli Soldier Who Participated in Gaza War Commits Suicide Due to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Hebrew sources reported that an Israeli soldier committed suicide due to suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, as a result of his participation in the war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

A Hebrew newspaper stated that the soldier, named Nehorai Raphael Barzani, committed suicide after a struggle with a deep psychological disorder resulting from his experience in the war on Gaza.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging a genocidal war on Gaza, which has resulted in the martyrdom of more than 70,000 Palestinians and the injury of 170,000 others, most of whom are children and women.

Reports indicate a relationship between the increase in suicide cases in the ranks of the Israeli army and the devastating psychological effects of the ongoing war on Gaza.

Two months ago, the soldier who committed suicide spoke about his suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and revealed that he spent three months outside Israel searching for appropriate treatment.

It is worth noting that there is a severe shortage in the number of psychotherapists in Israel, while the psychological rehabilitation department of the Ministry of Defense is facing increasing pressure.

In a similar incident, a 28-year-old reserve officer committed suicide after a bitter psychological struggle.

Official Israeli statistics revealed that 279 suicide attempts were recorded in the army ranks during a period of 18 months, of whom 36 soldiers died.

In conjunction with this, Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement, as 367 Palestinians were martyred and 953 others were injured, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.

Israel prevents the entry of sufficient quantities of food and medicine into Gaza, which increases the suffering of about 2.4 million Palestinians who are facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 11:34 am - Jerusalem Time

Israeli Warnings of the Growing Influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe

A Hebrew newspaper incited against the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe, warning of their spread and infiltration into centers of power on the continent under the guise of moderation.

The newspaper based its incitement on excerpts from a report recently submitted to the European Union, which claims that the group is working to dismantle secular democratic institutions in Europe with the aim of establishing an Islamic religious state.

The report, prepared by two researchers in political Islam affairs in Europe, presents a disturbing picture of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe, noting that Europe is using taxpayers' money to finance organizations linked to the group, which promote a subversive ideology aimed at changing the face of the continent from within.

The newspaper quoted a Swedish member of the European Parliament as saying that the organizational structure of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe is complex. The group is a network of semi-autonomous groups, linked by a common ideology, family ties, and personal relationships, making it difficult to understand its mechanism of operation and track the flow of funds that support it.

He adds: "We used to ignore the Muslim Brotherhood, because this movement was almost non-existent on the continent, but things have turned upside down due to the increase in Islamic immigration, the emergence of a new generation of Muslims born in Europe, and the group's efforts to gain a foothold in the West."

The report indicates that the group infiltrates Europe through decentralized action, through countless entities that at first glance appear completely unrelated to each other, and present themselves as legitimate organizations, such as mosques, non-profit organizations, and social welfare funds.

The report claims that under the guise of legitimacy and decentralization, Islamic bodies can request national and European budgets, and through grants presented ostensibly as support for efforts to integrate immigrants or combat racism, the European Union has pumped tens of millions of dollars into networks that promote separatism and parallel societies inspired by Islamic Sharia.

The report also pointed to an alleged link between branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe and branches of Iran, claiming that although these two Islamic parties belong to two conflicting Islamic sects, they are good at cooperating with each other when infiltrating Europe.

The report also claims that Islamists in Europe exploit accusations of Islamophobia to silence criticism and opposition, and have also been able to exploit the European Union to obtain additional funding to combat this anti-Muslim discourse.

The newspaper called for banning the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and not tolerating them, demanding that the European Union stop funding any organization linked to the group and increase transparency, thorough auditing, and the exchange of intelligence information.

The newspaper praised the decision of former US President Donald Trump to classify major branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, claiming that this classification constitutes a strong precedent for confronting Islamic threats directly.

PALESTINE

Sun 07 Dec 2025 11:00 am - Jerusalem Time

Investigation Reveals: Billionaires Seek to Shape the American Narrative in Favor of Israel

An investigation published by an Israeli magazine revealed details of a large-scale media project led by billionaire Larry Ellison and his son David, aimed at reshaping the American narrative to be more supportive of Israel.

The investigation, conducted by Will Alden in '+972' magazine, begins with the story of the series 'Red Alert', which its producers described as a 'propaganda' work aimed at 'changing the narrative' about the events of October 7, 2023.

After a global reluctance to buy the series due to its political sensitivity and boycott campaigns against Israeli cultural institutions, the work found its way to being shown after David Ellison stated after watching it that 'it is an honor for me to be a partner in such a work'.

Alden explains that this position is not just an isolated incident, but rather an expression of a general trend adopted by the family to build what the report described as an 'information empire supportive of Israel'.

The report details the expansion of the Ellisons, starting with their acquisition of 'Paramount' and 'CBS', then buying the platform 'The Free Press' and appointing its president, Bari Weiss, known for her pro-Israel positions, as president of 'CBS News'.

According to the report, 'Paramount Sky Dance' took a unique position among major Hollywood studios by condemning the boycott campaign against Israeli cinema, and prepared reports on 'blacklists' of artists described as 'anti-Semitic'.

Despite David Ellison's insistence that his decisions are 'non-political', the report links his orientations to the broader vision of his father, who is considered one of the biggest supporters of Israel in Silicon Valley and a close friend of former US President Donald Trump.

Supporters of the film 'Red Alert' see it as an Israeli propaganda work that comes at a time when negative views of the Israeli government are increasing among Americans.

The Ellison family is also seeking to acquire assets from 'Warner Bros. Discovery' and participate in the American deal to buy TikTok, a deal described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'the most important purchase currently underway', because it allows control over the content watched by 170 million American users, amid Israeli concerns that the platform will remain a space that displays 'the massacres of Gaza' to young people, as explained by Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace.

At a conference of Jewish Federations of North America, Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, said that 'TikTok is destroying the minds of our youth all day long with videos of the massacre in Gaza'.

Hurwitz expressed her dissatisfaction that when young Jews try to convince them of her pro-Israel beliefs, 'they go back in their minds to the massacre they are watching, and I look like a predator'.

The report linked these moves to the pressure exerted by American Jewish institutions since 2023 against TikTok, where the director of the Anti-Defamation League said in a leaked recording 'We have a TikTok problem, a Gen Z problem, and we must move quickly'.

The investigation addresses the impact of the emerging media empire on newsrooms. After 'CBS' moved to Weiss's leadership, journalists who covered Gaza sharply were fired, including veteran correspondent Deborah Patta.

Internal sources say that 'the axe fell on those whose coverage seemed anti-Israel', while another correspondent who was in Rome remained, and openly expressed pro-Israel positions, and even requested to cover Gaza.

Despite analysts' warnings against exaggerating the new influence, especially with the presence of potential Gulf partners in the Warner deal, many believe that any further expansion of the Ellison family will give it unprecedented influence over the American media, similar to models for countries 'where there is no free press', in the words of journalist Taylor Lorenz.

In light of this transformation, pro-Israel voices celebrate this moment, even one pro-Israel activist commented after the screening of 'Red Alert' saying 'The Zionists have entered Hollywood tonight'.

The report concludes that the series of deals from Paramount to 'CBS' to TikTok paves the way for media dominance that may give Israel an exceptional opportunity to 'reshape the story' in front of the American public, just as the 'Red Alert' series ad promised, which said that 'tens of millions around the world will finally see our story', as the promoters of the Israeli narrative say.

OPINIONS

Sun 07 Dec 2025 10:18 am - Jerusalem Time

"Hamas" Between Glorification, Criticism, and Accusation... October 7th in the Balance of Opinion and Assessment

Consultant Dr. Ahmed Youssef

Consultant Dr. Ahmed Youssef

Opinion Writer

Since Netanyahu's government launched the war of extermination on the Gaza Strip following the Al-Aqsa Flood battle, waves of analysis and debate have not stopped regarding what happened on October 7th. Observers were divided between those who saw the operation as a strategic step that turned the international scene upside down, and those who considered it an ill-considered adventure that opened the door wide to an unprecedented devastating war.
For the supporting team, the operation came as a natural response to the marginalization of the Palestinian issue in recent years, in light of the spread of settlements in the West Bank, and the settlers' encroachment on the lives, farms, and lands of the Palestinians, amid a clear inability of the Palestinian Authority to protect the population and stop settlement. These also saw that the long siege on Gaza, and the accompanying international and Israeli attempts to isolate Hamas politically, prompted the movement to a "strategic shake" that restores the issue to its central presence in global awareness.
In this context, Palestinian researcher M. Badr Nirokh says that the operation "came after years of trying to dilute the Palestinian issue, and it succeeded in redefining the conflict before global public opinion." As for Jordanian journalist Yasser Al-Zaatreh, he considered that "October 7th demolished the Israeli wall of illusion and revealed the fragility of its deterrence, and the subsequent international interactions showed that the issue is still alive despite attempts to obliterate it."
American researcher Norman Finkelstein adds that "what happened on October 7th was not just a security event, but an explosive moment that revealed the amount of anger accumulated under the rubble of the siege," while British researcher Helena Cobban wrote that "Israel won on the field, but it lost in the global street; and this is a transformation that Tel Aviv may find difficult to contain."
In the same context comes the opinion of academic researcher Dr. Walid Abdel-Hai, who believes that what happened "was not separate from the historical context of the conflict, but a natural result of a long accumulation of blockage of the political path, erosion of Israeli deterrence, and the occupation's ease of assaulting Palestinians under the assumption that their response would be limited." He adds that "the attack constituted an attempt to break the pattern of managing the conflict, and restore balance through a strategic shock that reopens the questions that Israel tried to close by force."
In the opinion of the supporters, the major demonstrations that swept through the cities of Europe and America, and the accompanying demands for recognition of the Palestinian state and the cessation of genocide, confirm that the battle was not only military, but was a battle over the narrative and global awareness.
In contrast, the criticizing team - and I am one of them - raises a number of objections regarding the timing, form, and consequences of the decision, as these see that the operation was not taken within the framework of a national consensus, and that the Palestinian division made the arena fragile and unqualified for an event of this magnitude. They also considered that the movement did not properly read the Israeli and international reaction, and that it ignored the fragility of the Arab position, which remained mostly "silent or hesitant," as one Saudi analyst wrote.
As for Palestinian politician Hanan Ashrawi, she saw that "the operation placed Gaza in the face of an open war without Arab or international political cover, and other options could have been considered that are less costly humanly." While Lebanese writer Sateh Nour El-Din said that "October 7th was a huge dramatic act, but it opened the way for Israel to market the war of extermination as a defense of existence."
Other Western analyses go to a similar conclusion. The Israeli left-wing analyst Gideon Levy wrote that "what happened was the result of seventy years of occupation, but it also gave the Israeli right the opportunity to pass its most dangerous project against the Palestinians." As for the American researcher Mark Langfan, he considered that "the operation enabled the extremist right in Israel to rally the West behind its narrative, and provided cover for policies of displacement and destruction."
These fears have been reinforced with the emergence of the extremist Israeli right-wing discourse, especially what was put forward by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in what he calls the "decisive plan," which is based on forcing the Palestinians to choose between full submission to Israel's sovereignty, or forced migration, or confrontation that will end with their political demise. This discourse, which has begun to permeate the institutions of government, has raised a real fear of mass deportation scenarios, especially with calls from some right-wing leaders to empty Gaza and push its residents towards Sinai. Analysts believe that these threats were one of the factors that prompted Hamas to try to shuffle the cards before irreversible facts are imposed on Gaza, considering that ignoring this path may open the door to an existential project that threatens all Palestinians.
Between the two opinions, the question remains open about the results and repercussions. The first team believes that what happened revealed to the world the extent of the injustice inflicted on the Palestinians, and may open the door to rebuilding a new political vision with unprecedented global popular pressure. While the second team believes that Gaza has paid—and is still paying—a heavy price because of a decision that did not receive Palestinian consensus, and that the magnitude of the humanitarian disaster will leave long scars on awareness and the future of the issue.
The moment of October 7th has re-raised the major questions: Was what happened a necessity imposed by the blockage of the horizon? Or was it a premature and ill-considered step? And will this moment lead to a new political path, or will it remain an open wound in Palestinian and Arab memory?
Between those who describe it as a "battle whose strategic results will appear after years,” and those who see it as a "serious error in calculations and timing," the event remains part of a long path in the open confrontation with the occupation. What the Palestinians need today is a courageous and careful reading of this station, away from glorification and accusation, and with an awareness built on experience and the data of reality, so that mistakes are not repeated and the compass is lost amidst the noise of events, and paths of wandering, blood, and displacement.

OPINIONS

Sun 07 Dec 2025 10:15 am - Jerusalem Time

151 Countries in the United Nations Vote for Palestine: A Victory for Right in the Face of Arrogance and Occupation

Walid Al-Awad

Walid Al-Awad

Opinion Writer

At a time when fears are increasing about the retreat from international legitimacy resolutions, and the attempt to impose Security Council Resolution 2803 as an alternative to them, 151 countries in the United Nations General Assembly dealt a resounding blow to the occupation and all those who seek to bypass the established rights of the Palestinian people, and affirmed that those resolutions will remain present and reinforced until justice prevails, and the Palestinian people obtain their full and inalienable rights.
The General Assembly vote on December 5, 2025, came with an overwhelming majority on a resolution to extend the mandate of UNRWA for an additional three years, starting from June 30, 2026, until June 30, 2029, without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph 11 of Resolution 194 (D-3) issued by the General Assembly. Two other resolutions were also voted on, one of which relates to "the continued provision of assistance to Palestinian refugees" in various places where they are present, affirming the international community's commitment to the rights of refugees, especially their right to return. The UN resolutions issued by an overwhelming majority reflect a growing international will to affirm the rights of the Palestinian people, and constitute a political blow to attempts to liquidate their cause or circumvent international legitimacy resolutions. Perhaps this renewed international momentum constitutes an opportunity that must be built upon by the Palestinians, by intensifying political and diplomatic efforts and unifying the national ranks, in a way that enhances the status of the Palestinian cause in international forums, and preserves historical gains, foremost of which is the continuation of UNRWA's work and the protection of refugee rights. The real bet now is on transforming this broad support into practical steps that fortify the rights of our people and bring closer the date of achieving their freedom and independence. As for the second resolution, related to "the continued provision of assistance to Palestinian refugees," it received the support of 151 countries, compared to the objection of 10 countries, and the abstention of 14 countries from voting. The General Assembly also adopted the third resolution related to "the properties of Palestinian refugees and the revenues resulting from them," and it received the support of 157 countries, compared to the objection of 10 and the abstention of 9 countries.
This broad support reflects once again that the Palestinian cause is still alive in the conscience of free peoples around the world and that attempts to obliterate or undermine international resolutions supporting the rights of the Palestinian people are doomed to failure. It is noteworthy that all the resolutions voted on by the General Assembly relate to the issue of Palestinian refugees and UNRWA, which is still being subjected to a systematic attack aimed at eliminating it and ending its role.
In this context, voting in favor of the "resolution to extend the mandate of UNRWA" related to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, which received the support of 145 countries compared to the objection of 10 and the abstention of 18 countries, constitutes an affirmation of the international community's adherence to this UN institution, and a rejection of attempts to liquidate it, and its adherence to the mandate granted to it under Resolution 302 of 1949, until a just solution to the issue of Palestinian refugees is reached in accordance with Resolution 194. The issuance of this resolution, along with other related resolutions, reaffirms the continued UN responsibility towards UNRWA and the rights of Palestinian refugees and holds the United Nations General Assembly responsible for providing political and legal protection to UNRWA as one of the UN institutions, in the face of continuous attempts at deletion and cancellation.
Also, the "renewal of UNRWA's mandate" for an additional three years calls on the international community, and the countries that voted in favor of the resolution, to move from political support to real financial support to bridge the growing deficit in the Agency's budget, which threatens its ability to continue performing its humanitarian and service role.
The countries that expressed their adherence to their principled position, and voted to renew UNRWA's mandate, are called upon today to translate their political positions into urgent financial commitments, which contribute to enabling the Agency to continue providing its basic services to approximately 6.2 million Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan, especially in light of the catastrophic repercussions of the war of genocide that the Gaza Strip has been subjected to during the past two years.
The UN resolutions that were issued by an overwhelming majority came to reflect a growing international will to affirm the rights of the Palestinian people, and at the same time constitute a political blow to attempts to liquidate their cause or circumvent international legitimacy resolutions. Perhaps this renewed international momentum constitutes a new opportunity that must be built upon by the Palestinians, by intensifying political and diplomatic efforts at various levels and based on a unified position that reads the developments and preserves the achievements in a way that enhances the status of the Palestinian cause in international forums, and preserves the historical gains achieved by our Palestinian people, foremost of which is the survival of the Palestinian cause alive and occupying its place at the top of the world's agenda. The real bet today is on the ability to transform this broad support into practical steps that guarantee access to achieving the rights of our people and enable them to achieve their freedom and independence.

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 6:13 am - Jerusalem Time

Escalation in the West Bank: Raids, Arrests, and Injuries from Bullets and Gas

Israeli occupation forces launched a large-scale raid campaign at dawn today, Saturday, targeting several towns and villages throughout the occupied West Bank, during which they used live ammunition and tear gas extensively, leading to injuries and arrests among Palestinians.

In the village of Nabi Saleh, northwest of Ramallah, local sources reported that the occupation forces arrested a man, his wife, and their son, in addition to a number of other residents of the village, in a large-scale search and raid campaign.

In the Jerusalem Governorate, the occupation forces stormed the town of Biddu, northwest of the city, and fired live ammunition and gas bombs intensively before arresting a group of Palestinian youths, according to local sources. The raids also affected the Qalandiya camp and the town of Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem, amid a heavy military deployment.

In the village of Madama, south of Nablus, the Red Crescent ambulance teams dealt with an emergency humanitarian case, where a 20-day-old infant suffered severe suffocation as a result of inhaling tear gas fired by the occupation forces, and was immediately transferred to the hospital for treatment.

The head of the Madama village council confirmed that the occupation soldiers fired gas bombs randomly at residential homes and forced shop owners to close them, which sparked a state of panic and fear among the residents.

In a related context, three injuries arrived at Darwish Nazzal Hospital in Qalqilya, where young men from the town of Qarawat Bani Hassan, west of Salfit, were transferred after being subjected to a brutal assault and severe beating by the occupation soldiers during the raids. The raids also included the suburb of Iktaba, east of Tulkarm.

These military operations come in light of a noticeable escalation in the pace of occupation and settler violence in the occupied West Bank, which is inhabited by about 2.7 million Palestinians, and is witnessing accelerated settlement expansion that undermines the chances of establishing a contiguous Palestinian state, amid international confirmations of the illegality of these settlements.

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 5:59 am - Jerusalem Time

Proposal to Form an International Body to Administer Gaza Under UN Auspices

Informed sources revealed expectations of an imminent announcement to form an "international body" to undertake the task of administering the affairs of the Gaza Strip before the end of this year.

According to Arab and Western official sources, this step comes in the context of the next phase of the ceasefire agreement that was reached through American mediation.

Available details indicate that the new body will be named the "Peace Council" and will be entrusted with the task of fully supervising the reconstruction process of the Gaza Strip.

The body will be granted a mandate from the United Nations for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewing this period as needed.

The body is expected to consist of about twelve leaders from countries in the Middle East and Western countries, with the aim of ensuring broad international and regional support for the process of achieving stability in the sector.

ARAB AND WORLD

Sat 06 Dec 2025 5:32 am - Jerusalem Time

Increasing burdens on the occupation army: Extending mandatory military service

The occupation army has announced the extension of the mandatory military service period, in a step aimed at addressing the severe shortage of active soldiers. This decision comes in light of the escalating security challenges facing the region, and growing concerns about the army's combat capability.

This measure comes as part of a series of measures taken by the occupation army to confront the worsening crisis within its ranks. These measures also include increasing financial incentives for recruits, and expanding the scope of recruitment to include new categories of young people.

The decision to extend mandatory military service has sparked widespread controversy in political and military circles. While some believe that this measure is necessary to maintain the security of the state, others consider it a temporary solution that does not address the root of the problem.

This decision is expected to affect the lives of thousands of young Israelis who will have to spend a longer period in military service. Many young people have expressed their dissatisfaction with this decision, considering it an additional burden on them.

This step highlights the increasing challenges facing the occupation army, and reflects the great pressures it is subjected to in light of the deteriorating security conditions in the region. The question remains: Will this measure be sufficient to enhance the army's combat capability, or is it just a temporary solution to a deeper problem?

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 3:28 am - Jerusalem Time

Challenges facing the future of the Israeli occupation due to its policies

The political, social, and economic behavior of the Israeli occupation in recent years reflects a belief among Israelis in ignoring the consequences of seizing Palestinian lands, which may push it towards a more difficult future.

Former Israeli Ambassador Tova Herzl stated that the Israeli government is acting as if reality can be shaped according to a unilateral will, and that actions have no consequences, which raises questions about the future of Israel.

Herzl explained that the central issue in the ruling right's policy is control over the Palestinian territories in the West Bank, where Israel is acting as if it intends to control the people and the land forever, ignoring the Palestinians' right to self-determination.

Herzl pointed out that Israeli policy violates international law, which prohibits the expansion of territories through occupation and prevents the transfer of populations, and that continuing to violate the law may lead to crippling sanctions.

Herzl affirmed that the Israeli government is not looking at the increasing boycott after the war in Gaza, and has not presented a plan for the next day, and what will happen to the farmers and academics who are being boycotted.

Herzl added that the additional price of the right's policy relates to the negative reverse migration balance, where the number of Jewish emigrants from inside the country exceeds the number of arrivals, and that many of those leaving are young people with in-demand professions.

Herzl mentioned that, apart from the rigid response from supporters of the right that those who leave the country do not deserve to stay in it, they do not offer practical solutions to the problem of brain drain, and that the government has not looked into where the education system is heading.

This review of the prices paid by the occupying state due to its internal and external policies shows that it faces difficult problems, and there is no magic solution to any of them, and that ignoring existential issues and the prevailing illusion will determine the course of the state.

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 2:14 am - Jerusalem Time

Arab and Islamic countries express concern about the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates expressed their deep concern regarding the statements issued by the Israeli side about opening the Rafah crossing in one direction with the aim of expelling residents of the Gaza Strip to Egypt.

The foreign ministers of the eight countries issued a joint statement in which they expressed their categorical rejection of any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land.

The statement affirmed full commitment to the American plan, including opening the Rafah crossing in both directions, ensuring freedom of movement for residents, and not forcing any of the residents of the Strip to leave, but rather creating the appropriate conditions for them to remain on their land and participate in building their homeland, within the framework of a comprehensive vision aimed at restoring stability and improving their humanitarian conditions.

The ministers renewed their appreciation for the United States' commitment to establishing peace in the region, and stressed the importance of moving forward in implementing the American plan in all its requirements without delay or disruption, in a way that achieves security and peace and consolidates the foundations of regional stability.

They stressed the need to fully establish a ceasefire, put an end to the suffering of civilians, ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip without restrictions or obstacles, begin early recovery and reconstruction efforts, and create the conditions for the return of the Palestinian Authority to assume its responsibilities in Gaza, in a way that establishes a new phase of security and stability in the region.

The ministers also expressed their countries' readiness to continue working and coordinating with the United States and all concerned regional and international parties to ensure the full implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 2803, and all related Council resolutions, and to provide a favorable environment for achieving a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the principle of a two-state solution, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, including the occupied territories in Gaza and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

On October 10, 2025, a ceasefire agreement came into effect in Gaza and an exchange of prisoners between Hamas and the occupation, according to the American plan, but the occupation continues to violate the agreement on a daily basis, which has led to the martyrdom and injury of hundreds of Palestinians.

With American support, the occupation launched a war on Gaza, which left tens of thousands of Palestinian martyrs and wounded, most of them children and women.

In addition to the victims, most of whom are children and women, the war caused massive destruction in Gaza, with a large reconstruction cost.

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 1:31 am - Jerusalem Time

The Palestinian People and Confronting the Occupation: A Legitimate Vision for Dealing with the Zionist Entity

The Palestinian people have suffered for more than a century from occupation, killing, displacement, and seizure of their lands and properties, starting with the British Mandate, passing through the bringing and settling of Jews from all over the world in Palestine, and the formation of Zionist gangs that committed terrorist crimes and genocide in many Palestinian villages and towns, up to the Nakba of 1948 and the massacres that followed with the aim of establishing the "State of Israel."

The entity continues its campaigns of killing, abuse, and displacement with the aim of emptying Palestine of its inhabitants, with full and explicit support from the United States and other colonial Western countries, in addition to the global Zionist movement in its Christian and Jewish wings.

Some Arab and Islamic countries have taken initiatives and attempts to support the Palestinian people and help them face hardships and disasters, but these initiatives have remained weak and hesitant due to the weakness of these countries or their subordination and submission to the colonial countries that embrace the Zionist entity.

The Arab and Islamic peoples sympathize with the Palestinian people and make efforts to express their support and assistance, but they find themselves restricted, oppressed, and suppressed in their movements.

Over the past decades, most Arab countries have engaged in recognizing the state of occupation and aggression, entering into peace agreements, and then into the "Abraham Accords" for normalization and surrender. However, the peoples remain faithful to the requirements of Islamic brotherhood and the principles of right and justice, and look forward to any opportunity to provide support and victory.

In this context, this legitimate statement comes to judge dealing with the state of occupation and aggression and its partners and supporters, and it is based on the principles of Sharia and its Quranic and prophetic texts, including: First, dealing with the enemy on the basis of his enmity. Whoever has proven his enmity, hatred, and deceit towards Islam and Muslims must be dealt with on this basis, and this requires vigilance and caution against enemies and their plots.

The Jews are at the forefront of those who harbor enmity towards Islam and Muslims, but this enmity does not prevent us from being fair to them, being kind to them, and coexisting with them as long as they do not attack us. As for those who have wronged us and attacked us, we must confront them, punish them, and deter them. Whenever enmity turns into aggression, it must be confronted, and whenever they refrain from harming us, we return to righteousness and justice with them, with constant caution.

Second, it is not permissible to help aggressors in any way, and this is a definitive principle in Sharia, and it is explicit in His saying: {And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression}. It is not permissible for a Muslim to help an oppressor, and whoever helps an oppressor is a partner in the oppression. Ibn al-Jawzi narrated that when Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was imprisoned, the jailer came to him and said to him: O Abu Abdullah, is the hadith that was narrated about the oppressors and their helpers authentic? He said: Yes. The jailer said: Am I one of the helpers of the oppressors? Ahmad said: The helpers of the oppressors are those who take your hair, wash your clothes, prepare your food, and sell and buy from you, but you are one of them.

Third, the believers are brothers and one nation, and this meaning is established in the Quran and Sunnah. The Muslim is the brother of the Muslim, he does not wrong him or abandon him, and it is not permissible for Muslims to be neutral towards the injustice and aggression that befalls their brothers, but they must stand with the truth and the oppressed against the oppressors.

Looking at the principles and legitimate evidence, we conclude the following rulings: Every transaction with the occupiers that benefits them in strengthening their position and economic and military capabilities and consolidating their occupation is participation with them in sin and aggression, and it is forbidden for Muslims to do it or facilitate it. Israeli goods that are produced on the usurped Palestinian territories are considered stolen materials, and it is forbidden to buy or trade in them. Companies and financial and civil institutions known for their support of the occupation are subject to the same ruling as the Zionist entity, and products and services that are suspected of supporting the occupation must be avoided, with the exception of cases of necessity.

In conclusion, we recommend coordinating and cooperating with the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and benefiting from its experience in boycotting Israeli products, divesting investments, and imposing sanctions on Israel for its violations of international law.

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 1:10 am - Jerusalem Time

Escalating Settler Attacks: Palestinian Infant Dies from Gas Inhalation in Nablus

A Palestinian infant died in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank as a result of inhaling tear gas fired by Israeli occupation soldiers during clashes that erupted in the area. This tragic incident comes amid a marked increase in the pace and intensity of settler attacks on Palestinians and their property in the West Bank.

Palestinian medical sources reported that the infant, who was only a few months old, arrived at the hospital in critical condition as a result of inhaling a large amount of gas, and despite the doctors' efforts to save him, he died as a result of his injury. This incident has sparked widespread anger and condemnation in Palestinian circles, where it was considered a heinous crime added to the series of crimes committed by the occupation against the Palestinian people.

The West Bank is witnessing a marked increase in settler violence, who are almost daily attacking Palestinian villages and towns, burning homes and vehicles, and vandalizing agricultural property, under the protection of the occupation forces. Palestinian and international human rights organizations have documented hundreds of cases of these attacks in recent months, noting that these attacks aim to terrorize Palestinians and displace them from their lands.

The Palestinian Authority held the Israeli government fully responsible for this crime and called on the international community to intervene urgently to stop settler attacks and provide protection for the Palestinian people. It also called for holding those responsible for these crimes accountable and bringing them to justice.

For their part, the Palestinian resistance factions condemned this crime, considering it new evidence of the brutality of the occupation and its continuous terrorism against the Palestinian people. They affirmed that these crimes will only increase the Palestinian people's determination to continue the struggle and resistance until their national goals are achieved.

These developments come amid escalating tension in the West Bank, where the occupation forces are carrying out almost daily arrest and raid campaigns, and imposing strict restrictions on the movement of Palestinians, which increases the state of anger and resentment in the Palestinian street.

PALESTINE

Sat 06 Dec 2025 12:27 am - Jerusalem Time

Palestinian Prisoner's Society: The occupation bears responsibility for the safety of Barghouti after intimidating his family

The Palestinian Prisoner's Society expressed its growing concern about the fate of prisoner Marwan Barghouti, following a new intimidation incident targeting his family.

The Society described what happened as a "direct extension of the organized terrorism policy" practiced by the occupation against the families of prisoners, with the aim of breaking their will and affecting them psychologically.

The Society explained that the phone call received by the Barghouti family from a person claiming to be a released prisoner, during which he published horrific information about Barghouti's situation in prison, falls within a systematic policy aimed at terrorizing prisoners and their families, considering this an "organized crime."

The Society also affirmed that the threats to which Barghouti is exposed and the attacks that targeted him and other leaders in the prisoner movement represent a new episode in the "policy of slow killing and deliberate liquidation" that targets the leaders and thousands of Palestinian detainees.

The Society pointed out that the prisoners are subjected to slow execution crimes through torture, starvation, isolation, attacks, and denial of treatment.

The Prisoner's Society held the occupation authorities fully and directly responsible for the safety of Marwan Barghouti and the lives of all prisoners, stressing that what is happening to them falls within the framework of a "fully integrated genocide war" that is escalating inside prisons.

The Society added that the prison administration continues to isolate a number of leaders of the prisoner movement in harsh conditions, and continues its campaigns of repression and abuse against them.

The Society pointed out that the extremist minister Itamar Ben Gvir had directed a direct and public threat to Barghouti via a video clip, considering this an inciting behavior aimed at physically liquidating the prisoners and justifying their killing through what is called the prisoner execution law.

In its concluding statement, the Prisoner's Society stressed that the continuation of these crimes without accountability represents a "stigma on the forehead of the international community," calling for immediate and real international intervention to protect the lives of the prisoners and hold the occupation leaders accountable for their crimes.

ANALYSIS

Fri 05 Dec 2025 11:35 pm - Jerusalem Time

Transformations in US Security Strategy: A Different Look at Washington's Motives

The national security strategy of the United States is undergoing remarkable transformations, raising questions about the motives behind these changes. This analysis aims to explore the reasons that drive Washington to reformulate its vision of national security.

Among the main factors affecting the American security strategy are the changes in the global balance of power. The rise of new powers such as China and Russia forces the United States to re-evaluate its alliances and interests.

Also, internal challenges, such as political and economic divisions, play a role in determining national security priorities. Washington seeks to strike a balance between protecting foreign interests and addressing domestic issues.

In addition, rapid technological developments contribute to changing the nature of security threats. Cyber warfare and cyber terrorism pose new challenges that require innovative strategies.

In this context, the United States seeks to develop strong international partnerships to face common security challenges. Cooperation with allies is a fundamental element of the new American security strategy.

PALESTINE

Fri 05 Dec 2025 11:34 pm - Jerusalem Time

United Nations General Assembly Adopts 5 Resolutions in Favor of Palestine and Extends UNRWA Mandate

The United Nations General Assembly issued five resolutions supporting the rights of the Palestinian people, including a resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for another three years.

The official Palestinian news agency "Wafa" reported that the first resolution, concerning assistance to Palestinian refugees, was supported by 151 countries, while 10 countries opposed it, and 14 countries abstained from voting.

As for the second resolution, which concerns UNRWA operations and includes extending its mandate for three years, it received the approval of 145 countries, compared to the objection of 10 countries, and the abstention of 18 countries from voting.

In a related context, the Israeli Knesset had approved in October 2024 laws preventing UNRWA from carrying out any activity inside Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, withdrawing privileges and facilities from it, and preventing any official contact with it. This decision came into effect at the end of last January.

It is worth noting that UNRWA was established by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in 1949, and was tasked with providing assistance and protection to Palestinian refugees in its five areas of operation: Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, where it provides relief, health and education services to nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees.

In another context, 157 countries supported the third resolution related to the properties of Palestinian refugees and the income derived from them, while 10 countries opposed it, and 9 countries abstained from voting, according to "Wafa".

As for the fourth resolution regarding the work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People, it received the support of 88 countries, the objection of 19 countries, and the abstention of 64 countries from voting.

The fifth resolution related to Israeli settlements in the occupied territory, including East Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan, was also supported by 146 countries, opposed by 13 countries, and 17 countries abstained from voting.

Although the resolutions of the General Assembly are not legally binding, they reflect the trends of the international community regarding the Palestinian issue.

The adoption of these resolutions comes two years after the Israeli war on Gaza, which began on October 8, 2023 and ended with a ceasefire on October 10, which left more than 70,000 Palestinian martyrs, and more than 171,000 wounded, most of them children and women, in addition to massive destruction that the United Nations estimated the cost of reconstruction at about 70 billion dollars.

In conjunction with that, the West Bank witnessed an Israeli escalation, where attacks by the army and settlers resulted in the martyrdom of at least 1,088 Palestinians, and the injury of about 11,000, in addition to the arrest of more than 21,000 people, since the start of the war on Gaza.

ARAB AND WORLD

Fri 05 Dec 2025 9:49 pm - Jerusalem Time

US Envoy: Israeli Military Solution Against Hezbollah Is Not Feasible

The U.S. Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Brrak, stated on Friday that Israel will not be able to achieve its desired goals by attempting to eliminate Hezbollah militarily.

In statements to Bloomberg, Brrak explained that eliminating one individual whom he described as a terrorist would lead to the emergence of ten others, stressing that this is not the appropriate solution, and pointed to the need to open a dialogue between Lebanon and Israel to end the current state of tension.

For his part, the commander of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, stated that disarming Hezbollah and maintaining peace in the region is in the interest of the United States and its regional partners.

The Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, stated on Thursday that the first session of talks between his country and Israel, which was chaired by civilians, was positive, and stressed the importance of building on it to avoid a repeat of the war witnessed last year.

The Lebanese President's position coincided with Israel launching raids on towns in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings to residents, claiming to target Hezbollah facilities, and the Israeli strikes continued despite the ceasefire agreement in effect since last year.

Amid fears of a major Israeli escalation, civilian delegates from Lebanon and Israel participated on Wednesday in a meeting of the committee tasked with monitoring the ceasefire at the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, in the first direct talks between the two sides in decades.

It is worth mentioning that Israel has committed thousands of violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, which has led to the death and injury of hundreds of Lebanese, in addition to significant material losses.

The agreement was supposed to end an aggression launched by Israel against Lebanon in October 2023, which turned into a full-scale war in September 2024, resulting in the death of more than 4,000 people and the injury of more than 17,000 others.

Israel defies the agreement by continuing its occupation of five Lebanese hills in the south, which it seized during the last war, in addition to other Lebanese areas it has occupied for decades.

PALESTINE

Fri 05 Dec 2025 8:23 pm - Jerusalem Time

Turkish student faces repercussions for supporting Palestine in the United States

The case of a Turkish student who was penalized in the United States for her public support of the Palestinian cause has resurfaced, sparking a wide debate about freedom of expression and political activism in American universities.

This issue comes amid growing global interest in the Palestinian cause and increasing voices critical of Israeli policies in the occupied territories. American universities have become an arena for heated discussions on this topic, where students organize events and demonstrations to support Palestinian rights.

The sanctions imposed on the Turkish student have caused angry reactions from human rights organizations and student activists, who considered these sanctions a violation of freedom of expression and an undermining of students' right to express their political opinions.

On the other hand, some believe that supporting the Palestinian cause may sometimes include anti-Semitic rhetoric or incitement to violence, which necessitates taking measures to protect Jewish students and ensure a safe environment for everyone in universities.

The case of the Turkish student remains a vivid example of the challenges facing students and activists who support the Palestinian cause in the United States, and highlights the need for an open and constructive dialogue on this sensitive issue.

ARAB AND WORLD

Fri 05 Dec 2025 8:13 pm - Jerusalem Time

Lebanese Foreign Minister: The decision to confine weapons to the state serves Lebanon's interest

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji affirmed on Friday that the government's decision to confine weapons to the state comes in the context of achieving the supreme Lebanese interest in building a strong and capable state, and not in response to pressure or desires from any external party.

Minister Raji's statements came during his reception of a delegation of ambassadors from the fifteen member states of the UN Security Council at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Beirut, according to a statement issued by the ministry.

The UN delegation's visit to Lebanon comes to discuss the stage that will follow the end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), following the UN Security Council's decision issued last August to end the force's mandate on December 31, 2026, to be followed by a withdrawal and gradual reduction plan for the forces over a full year.

Minister Raji's statements come amid increasing discussions about the arrangements related to the post-UNIFIL mission phase in southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese Prime Minister stated earlier today that his country needs a supporting international force after the end of UNIFIL's mandate, in order to prevent any security vacuum in the region after the force's departure.

The Lebanese Foreign Minister also expressed his appreciation for the continued support provided by the United Nations to his country, and for the important role played by UNIFIL forces over the past years.

The Minister pointed out that "the search is currently underway to find a suitable formula for the stage that will follow the end of UNIFIL's mission in Lebanon".

Raji stressed the need for Israel to stop its repeated attacks on Lebanon, and to "withdraw immediately and unconditionally from all the territories it occupies".

He affirmed that his country's government is "proceeding with its decision to extend its full authority over all its territories, and that it is the only one responsible for defending Lebanon and protecting its sovereignty".

In response to questions from members of the delegation regarding "Hezbollah"'s weapons, Raji explained that the government's decision to confine weapons to the state is not aimed at satisfying any external party, but rather is a "purely Lebanese interest aimed at building the state and enabling it to extend its control over all its territories and enforce the law".

According to the Foreign Ministry statement, Raji emphasized the "importance of giving a real opportunity to diplomatic solutions, especially after military options have proven their inability to defend Lebanon and deter repeated Israeli attacks".

It is worth mentioning that, under US and Israeli pressure, the Lebanese government approved last August a plan aimed at disarming "Hezbollah", which was met with rejection by the party, which described this plan as a "major sin", reiterating its demand for Israel's complete withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories.

In a related context, the official Hebrew Broadcasting Corporation recently announced that Israel is "preparing for a possible military escalation" to confront what it describes as "the deterioration of the security situation in Lebanon" against the backdrop of what it considers "the increasing military capabilities of Hezbollah".

It should be noted that the ceasefire agreement was supposed to end an aggression launched by Israel against Lebanon in October 2023, which turned into a full-scale war in September 2024, resulting in the death of more than 4,000 people and the injury of more than 17,000.

Since the agreement came into effect, Israel has committed thousands of violations, leading to the death and injury of hundreds of Lebanese, in addition to significant damage to property and infrastructure.

ARAB AND WORLD

Fri 05 Dec 2025 7:15 pm - Jerusalem Time

Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy: Increased Focus on Latin America

U.S. foreign policy is undergoing a noticeable shift in its orientations, with an increasing focus on the Latin American region. This shift reflects a growing awareness of the importance of this region, whether from an economic, political, or security perspective.

This step comes in light of the increasing challenges facing the United States in other regions of the world, such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Washington seeks to strengthen its influence in its backyard and confront the growing influence of other powers such as China and Russia.

This shift is expected to include increased U.S. investments in the region, enhanced security cooperation, and support for democracy and human rights. It may also witness improved diplomatic relations with some countries that have experienced strained relations in recent years.

However, some analysts believe that this shift may face significant challenges, especially in light of the unstable political and economic conditions in some countries in the region. There are also concerns that the increased focus on Latin America may lead to the neglect of other regions of the world.

Ultimately, it remains to be seen how this new policy will develop and whether it will succeed in achieving the goals set by the United States. But it is clear that Latin America will play a more important role in U.S. foreign policy in the coming years.