PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 8:20 pm - Jerusalem Time

Dozens of dead and wounded as Israeli crimes continue in the Gaza Strip.

At least 27 Palestinians have been killed due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes in the north and south of the Gaza Strip, where the occupying army has been committing acts of genocide for 22 months. Medical sources and eyewitnesses reported that the bombardment targeted homes and gatherings of civilians who were waiting for aid.

In the latest attacks, one Palestinian was killed by artillery shelling that targeted areas north of the Al-Bureij camp, while another was killed when an apartment in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood south of Gaza City was struck. The aggression resulted in the martyrdom of 25 Palestinians during the day and dawn in various parts of the strip.

In the northern part of the strip, the occupying army committed a massacre that claimed the lives of 8 Palestinians from the Kashko family, as it launched an airstrike on a populated house in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood. Two other Palestinians were martyred by shelling carried out by a drone in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City.

An Israeli helicopter carried out an airstrike targeting an apartment in a residential building near the Samer intersection in Gaza City, resulting in several injuries. The occupying army also carried out demolition operations on homes and residential buildings in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, coinciding with artillery shelling in several areas of the region.

In the southern part of the strip, 15 Palestinians were martyred and others were injured due to gunfire targeting those waiting for aid in Khan Younis. Since May 27, Tel Aviv has begun implementing a plan to distribute aid through what is known as the 'Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation,' which is rejected by the United Nations.

The Israeli artillery shelling targeted areas surrounding the Asda prison northwest of Khan Younis, which houses dozens of displaced persons' tents, with no injuries reported. Since October 7, 2023, the occupation has been committing genocide in Gaza with American support, ignoring international calls.

The Israeli genocide has resulted in 61,776 dead and 154,906 injured, most of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands of displaced persons. Famine has also caused the death of 239 individuals, including 106 children.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 8:02 pm - Jerusalem Time

Urgent | Netanyahu: We agreed in the small cabinet on principles to end the war, including dismantling Hamas's weapons and returning all detainees.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an agreement reached in the cabinet regarding principles to end the current war. This announcement comes at a time when the region is witnessing an escalation of events and increasing tension between the occupation and Hamas.

In his statements, Netanyahu confirmed that the agreed principles include the dismantling of Hamas's weapons, which he considers an essential part of any future settlement. This comes amid international and local pressures to end the ongoing conflict.

Netanyahu also highlighted the importance of releasing all detainees, reflecting the growing concern from families of soldiers and civilians held in Gaza. This item is part of the efforts to restore stability to the region.

These statements come at a sensitive time, as calls from the international community to cease hostilities and initiate serious dialogue between the concerned parties are increasing. Many observers have expressed concern that these principles may not be sufficient to achieve lasting peace.

On the other hand, Hamas continues to assert its position rejecting any preconditions, emphasizing that any agreement must guarantee the rights of Palestinians and comprehensively address humanitarian issues.

Concerns are growing that the continuation of escalation could exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip, where residents are suffering from a severe shortage of basic resources.

In light of these developments, the question remains about the seriousness of the occupation in implementing these principles and whether they will lead to tangible results in the near future.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 8:00 pm - Jerusalem Time

Among them are 8 from the same family.. Israel kills 27 Palestinians in Gaza.

27 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes and shooting operations carried out by the occupation army in the north and south of the Gaza Strip, as part of a series of ongoing assaults that have plagued the area for 22 months.

Medical sources and eyewitnesses reported that the occupation army's shelling targeted homes and gatherings of civilians, many of whom were waiting for humanitarian aid in various areas of the strip.

In the latest attacks, a Palestinian was martyred as a result of artillery shelling targeting areas north of the Al-Bureij camp, while another was martyred following the targeting of an apartment in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood south of Gaza City.

In the north of the strip, the occupation army committed a massacre against the Kashko family, where 8 family members were martyred due to an airstrike on their home in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, in addition to two other Palestinians martyred as a result of drone shelling in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood.

An Israeli helicopter also launched an airstrike targeting an apartment in a residential building near the Samer intersection, resulting in several civilian injuries.

In the south of the strip, 15 Palestinians were martyred and others were injured due to gunfire targeting civilians who were waiting for aid in Khan Younis city.

It is noteworthy that the occupation began, since May 27, to implement a plan for distributing aid through what is known as the Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation, which is rejected by the United Nations, as it lures the wounded and targets them with bullets.

Additionally, Israeli artillery shelling targeted areas surrounding the Asda prison northwest of Khan Younis, which houses dozens of displaced persons' tents, with no reports of injuries.

Since October 7, 2023, the occupation has been committing genocide in Gaza, including killing, starvation, and destruction, ignoring international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice to stop these actions.

The Israeli genocide has resulted in 61,776 dead and 154,906 injured, most of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands of displaced persons, leading to a famine that has claimed the lives of 239 people, including 106 children.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 7:59 pm - Jerusalem Time

"Mentally unstable commits genocide".. Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal launches a scathing attack on Netanyahu

Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the former head of Saudi intelligence, launched a scathing attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "mentally unstable person committing genocide." This came during an interview with CNN, where Al-Faisal criticized Netanyahu's policies towards the Palestinians, accusing him of seeking to implement ethnic cleansing.

In the interview, Al-Faisal addressed Netanyahu's statements about the necessity of "entering Gaza and occupying the last stronghold of Hamas," pointing out that the Israeli Prime Minister speaks about the fate of Gaza's residents as if they are merely numbers in a military equation. Al-Faisal considered Netanyahu's proposal to open immigration doors for Palestinians as a reward for terrorism.

Al-Faisal added that what is happening in Palestine cannot be justified by referencing events in other countries like Syria and Ukraine, where millions of civilians have fled. He emphasized that this does not mean Palestinians should endure more suffering.

He also criticized Amanpour's statements that highlighted the blockade imposed on Gaza, stating that this blockade is akin to an open prison. He argued that the international community should ask the Palestinians themselves what they want instead of imposing solutions on them.

Al-Faisal stressed that solutions must come from the Palestinians, and that Netanyahu should stop the aggression and allow humanitarian aid to return to Gaza. He affirmed that this step is logical for anyone seeking to achieve peace.

At the end of the interview, Al-Faisal noted that he no longer has much time left to live, but he hopes that these painful events will come to an end. He confirmed that he is tired of Netanyahu and his supporters' statements, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the suffering of the Palestinians.

ARAB AND WORLD

Thu 14 Aug 2025 7:58 pm - Jerusalem Time

Trump: I believe that Putin will reach a peace agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will reach an agreement, noting that the threats of imposing sanctions on Russia have contributed to Moscow's efforts to hold a meeting. This came during an interview with "Fox News," where Trump confirmed that he is considering three locations for a second meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Trump indicated that the second meeting is not guaranteed, stating that there is a 25% chance that the meeting may not be successful. He explained that it depends on what happens in his first meeting with Putin in Alaska, and that he will communicate with Zelensky to determine the meeting's location.

The U.S. President expressed uncertainty about the possibility of achieving an immediate ceasefire, but he showed interest in mediating a peace agreement. Trump affirmed that he believes Putin is convinced that an agreement will be reached, and he is optimistic about it.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Trump will hold talks with Putin in hopes of reaching a ceasefire in the Ukrainian war. He explained that discussions about security guarantees, disputes, and territorial claims will be part of the comprehensive solution.

Rubio warned that the continuation of wars makes it more difficult to end them, pointing out that changes are occurring on the battlefield that affect what one side sees as leverage. He emphasized the importance of a ceasefire to achieve peace.

Putin, for his part, stated that the United States is making "sincere efforts" to end the war in Ukraine, suggesting the possibility of agreeing on a nuclear arms deal as part of broader measures to promote peace. These statements reflect the ongoing tensions in the region and the parties' aspirations for achieving peace.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 7:34 pm - Jerusalem Time

The wife of the occupation's Chief of Staff reveals what he told her on the morning of October 7: "Gaza will be

Sharon Halevi, the wife of the Chief of Staff of the occupation army, Herzi Halevi, revealed details of the moments leading up to the aggression against the Gaza Strip on October 7. She confirmed that her husband left the house very early, before seven in the morning, which was the time the attack began.

In her remarks, Halevi said that her husband told her a poignant sentence that she would never forget: 'Gaza will be destroyed.' These words served as a warning to her about the events that were about to unfold.

Sharon Halevi described her feelings of shock and intense fear when she heard these words. At that moment, she realized that what her husband said was true, and that they were approaching a very significant event.

This testimony is the first of its kind from within the close circle of the Chief of Staff, providing a glimpse into the atmosphere that prevailed at the highest leadership levels of the occupation in the early hours of the attack.

These statements come at a sensitive time, as tensions in the region are escalating, and Palestinians are expressing their fears of military escalation that could lead to further destruction in the besieged Gaza Strip.

LATEST NEWS

Thu 14 Aug 2025 7:08 pm - Jerusalem Time

Colonizers re-establish a colonial outpost in Atara, north of Ramallah.

In a new provocative step, colonizers today, Thursday, reestablished a colonial outpost on the lands of the town of Attara, northwest of Ramallah, after the Israeli occupation army had demolished it several times before.

Local sources reported that the colonizers set up colonial tents on the lands of Mount "Khirbat Tarafin," a site of significant archaeological importance, located near the entrance to the town of Attara.

This colonial outpost comes after it was demolished by the occupation army four times, reflecting the colonizers' determination to seize Palestinian lands despite local resistance.

It is noted that the area of the mountain that the colonizers seek to seize is estimated at about 2000 dunams, raising concerns about colonial expansion in the region.

These events are part of the increasing settlement policy pursued by the occupying state, which aims to change the demographic reality in the Palestinian territories.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 6:34 pm - Jerusalem Time

Abbas reiterates his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip: "Disarming the resistance."

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed his vision regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing during his meeting with Hisashi Matsumoto, Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister, the importance of his government assuming its responsibilities in the sector. Abbas stressed the necessity for the State of Palestine to take full civil and security responsibilities in Gaza.

Abbas clarified that all Palestinian factions must hand over their weapons to the Palestinian Authority, under the principle of one system, one law, and one legitimate weapon. He confirmed that he does not want an armed state, emphasizing the need for a complete Israeli withdrawal from the sector, the initiation of reconstruction, and the holding of general elections within one year.

Abbas welcomed the Japanese delegation and conveyed his greetings to Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He praised Japan's positions committed to peace and the two-state solution, the cessation of war in Gaza, the introduction of humanitarian aid, and the rejection of settlement expansion and settler violence, noting that these positions reflect Japan's belief in peace.

Abbas also commended the humanitarian aid provided by Japan to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, support for the UNRWA, and the assistance given to build the institutions of the State of Palestine and its economy. He reiterated the Palestinian position on the necessity of achieving an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

On another note, Abbas addressed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, pointing out that the Israeli occupation has closed all crossings leading to Gaza since March 2, preventing any humanitarian aid from entering, resulting in a state of famine in the sector.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that hospitals in the sector recorded 4 deaths in the past 24 hours due to famine and malnutrition, bringing the total number of deaths to 239, including 106 children. This situation requires urgent intervention to save the lives of Palestinian civilians.

LATEST NEWS

Thu 14 Aug 2025 6:30 pm - Jerusalem Time

Football Federation: 8 martyrs from the sports movement since the beginning of this month

The Palestinian Football Association announced the martyrdom of 8 members of the Palestinian sports and scouting movement since the beginning of August, raising the number of sports martyrs to 668.

Among the martyrs, 339 were killed in the field of football, the latest being Islam Nafez Matar, a player for Al-Aqsa Club, and Moamen Aliwa, a player for the second team at Al-Shuja'iyya Club.

Matar was martyred on August 2 while waiting for aid in the Gaza Strip, while Aliwa was killed in an airstrike by the occupation that targeted a tent for journalists last Sunday.

The association also noted that August followed July, which witnessed the martyrdom of 40 athletes, including Suleiman Al-Obaid, a former national team star, and Alaa Rafiq Al-Madhoun, a wrestler.

Additionally, Nasrallah Muhammad Nasrallah Al-Muqataa, a player for Deir al-Balah Union, Alaa Jumaa Al-Hawajri, a player for Al-Nuseirat Services, and Mahmoud Rafiq Shaheen, a player for Al-Tuffah Club, were also martyred.

Mustafa Ahmed Tafesh, a player for the Palestine national baseball team, was martyred as a result of an Israeli airstrike near his home, reflecting the extent of the suffering faced by Palestinian athletes under occupation.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 5:56 pm - Jerusalem Time

Among them is the theft of their savings.. A new Israeli policy to punish Palestinians in the West Bank.

Lamis Rayan, a mother of three from the village of Aroub north-west of Ramallah, is living a painful experience after occupation soldiers raided her home and stole her children's savings. Lamis says: 'I did not hurt as much over the breaking of my home as I did over the theft of my children's piggy bank, which they spent two years collecting.'

During the raid, the officer asked Lamis to gather all the money and gold jewelry in one place, indicating an intention to steal. The soldiers spent three hours in the house, where they detained her husband and interrogated her several times, threatening to arrest her children.

When the soldiers searched the children's rooms, they found their piggy banks and stole what was inside, causing great sadness among the children, especially little Ilan, who was saving money to buy a new bedroom. Lamis says her daughter was very upset and still wishes to get her stolen money back.

Lamis's home was not the only one that was robbed; another young newlywed's house was also looted, losing all his wedding gifts and his wife's jewelry. Additionally, cash was stolen from other homes in the town, reflecting the occupation's policy of tightening the screws on Palestinians.

In the town of Bartaa, occupation soldiers stole money from several homes, raising concerns among residents living behind the apartheid wall. Multiple theft cases have been reported in Jenin and its villages, especially after the start of the Israeli military operation 'Iron Wall.'

Analysts consider this phenomenon to be a deliberate policy by the occupation army, as cases of theft have systematically increased in recent months. Suleiman Basharat explains that there are three motives behind this policy: the first is to restore the soldiers' honor, the second is to send a message to Palestinians that there is no hope for a normal life, and the third is to raise the cost of Palestinian steadfastness.

This policy manifests itself in targeting Palestinian property, increasing their suffering and making them feel targeted in every aspect of their lives. The theft of children's piggy banks reflects the extent of the degradation the occupation has reached in its dealings with Palestinians.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 4:52 pm - Jerusalem Time

Analysts: The "Ma'ale Adumim" project is a death certificate for the idea of a Palestinian state

The expansion project of the Ma'ale Adumim settlement, announced by the occupation, represents an official end to the idea of a Palestinian state that has been discussed for decades. This project comes at a time when fears are increasing regarding the entrenchment of the occupation in the West Bank, as the occupation seeks to connect the settlement to the occupied city of Jerusalem.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the launch of a settlement program aimed at bringing one million settlers to the West Bank, reflecting the occupation's intention to significantly expand settlement activity. The project includes the confiscation of thousands of dunams, threatening to increase tensions in the region.

According to journalist Muntasir Nassar, the project includes the construction of more than 3,400 new settlement units, in addition to other units in the Ariel settlement. Nassar points out that the construction process is accelerating significantly, especially on the road linking the cities of Hebron and Bethlehem.

Israel plans to seize entire Palestinian villages, such as the village of An-Nu'man east of Bethlehem, where the occupation government has informed residents to evacuate to expand the Har Homa settlement. This seizure reflects the occupation's policy of promoting settlement at the expense of Palestinian rights.

The Ma'ale Adumim project is divided into two parts, with the first part known as 'E1' approved last July. This project, which began to be discussed in 1994, reflects the continued occupation's construction of infrastructure that reinforces its control over Palestinian lands.

Settlement expert Khalil Tafakji confirms that the project means the occupation will control 10% of the area of the West Bank under what is called 'Greater Jerusalem.' This expansion threatens to eliminate the possibility of establishing a geographically contiguous Palestinian state.

According to expert Sari Arabi, the project obliterates any attempt to establish a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, as it will create a massive Israeli urban and demographic barrier in the West Bank. This reflects the extreme right-wing trends in Israel.

During a press conference, the head of the Ma'ale Adumim settlement council confirmed that the expansion project 'will destroy the dream of a Palestinian state,' emphasizing the importance of not yielding to international criticism. These statements reflect the challenge faced by Palestinians in light of Israeli policies.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 4:30 pm - Jerusalem Time

A Hamas leader to "Arab21": The resistance's weapon is still a red line.. and this is our position on the deployment of Arab forces in Gaza.

The leader of Hamas, Dr. Taysir Suleiman, confirmed that the weapon of resistance will remain a red line that cannot be crossed, emphasizing that it is the true guarantee to deter the occupation and thwart its expansionist projects in Palestine and the region. Suleiman pointed out that the ongoing negotiations in Cairo relate to reviving the proposal previously presented in Doha by the American envoy, Steve Witkoff, which includes a mechanism for a ceasefire lasting sixty days.

Suleiman clarified that the Israeli occupation dreams of imposing what it calls "Greater Israel," but it has not stopped its attempts to expand and swallow up lands. He affirmed that the Palestinian resistance, through its steadfastness and sacrifices, disrupts these plans and breaks the ambitions of the occupation. Regarding the idea of deploying Arab forces in Gaza, he said: "This is a matter that requires discussion and in-depth study before a decision is made about it."

He indicated that any forces imposed without Palestinian consensus will be treated as hostile forces and occupying forces. He stressed the necessity of discussing this issue first with the leadership of the Palestinian resistance, and that any agreement must have the approval of the Palestinian factions, as any step of this kind must align with the will of the Palestinian people and preserve their national constants.

Regarding the negotiations, Suleiman noted that there is an invitation from the Egyptian government to Hamas and the Palestinian factions to discuss the file related to attempts to reach an agreement with the Israeli occupation. He explained that meetings are ongoing in Cairo with the aim of reaching a final formula for implementing the agreement that the occupation insists on retracting.

He also confirmed that Hamas and the Palestinian factions remain steadfast in their principles in everything that serves the interests of the Palestinian people, achieving a ceasefire, a prisoner exchange deal, delivering aid, and the withdrawal of occupation forces. He pointed out that it is the occupation that withdraws and retreats every time.

Regarding proposals related to freezing the weapon of resistance or deploying Arab forces inside the Gaza Strip, Suleiman affirmed that the weapon of resistance exists to liberate Palestine and protect the Palestinian people from the ongoing assaults of the occupation. He clarified that the weapon of resistance is a crown on the heads of Palestinians and will, in the future, be the weapon of the Palestinian army.

He also noted that historical experiences prove the importance of weapons, as the occupation in 1956 occupied the Strip in six hours, while during the first and second intifadas, the resistance succeeded in imposing different field equations and expelled the occupation from Gaza and northern West Bank in 2005.

In conclusion, Suleiman affirmed that the red lines announced by Hamas previously remain unchanged, emphasizing the right of the Palestinian people to resist. He explained that the occupation brandishes power to achieve political and military goals, but it has exhausted its soldiers and its losses have increased, making the Palestinian people and their resistance capable of delivering a harsh lesson to the occupation.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 4:16 pm - Jerusalem Time

The head of Mossad meets with the Prime Minister of Qatar carrying a serious warning regarding the occupation of Gaza.

In a new diplomatic move, a private plane for the Israeli occupation landed in the Qatari capital, Doha, where Mossad Chief David Barnea met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman. This meeting comes at a sensitive time, as a delegation from Hamas is preparing to leave Cairo heading to Doha to continue discussions.

Barnea discussed with Sheikh Mohammed efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement that would lead to the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for ending the aggression. An informed source confirmed that the Mossad chief emphasized the need for mediators to clarify to Hamas that the cabinet's decision to occupy Gaza is not merely a 'psychological war,' but a serious step that the occupation intends to implement if no progress is made in negotiations for the release of hostages.

These moves come at a time when the four mediators are trying to make use of the remaining time before the occupation army potentially launches an operation in the city of Gaza, aiming to reach a diplomatic solution that halts the war. These efforts reflect the increasing international pressure to find solutions to the issues of prisoners and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

In a related context, a delegation of senior Hamas officials recently visited Istanbul, where they met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who urged them to return to negotiations and reach a comprehensive agreement. These meetings are part of efforts to ease tensions and achieve stability in the region.

Additionally, the Qatari Prime Minister had met last week in Spain with U.S. envoy Steve Wietkoff, where discussions were held to push towards a comprehensive agreement. Doha represents a pivotal point in this mediation, reflecting the importance of the Qatari role in seeking peace in the region.

Private planes are used in these sensitive diplomatic missions, indicating a long history of diplomatic operations by Mossad. These efforts come at a time characterized by sensitivity, amid intense international pressure to find solutions to the issues of prisoners and the humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 3:40 pm - Jerusalem Time

How did Gaza journalists become victims of the Western "license to kill" for Israel?

Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip have suffered severe violations during 22 months of Israeli genocide, with 238 journalists martyred at the hands of the occupation army. This systematic targeting aims to silence their voices and obscure coverage of the crimes committed against the Palestinian people.

Journalists in Gaza exhibit great courage, but they live in a state of constant fear of being the next target. Even while receiving treatment in hospitals, they have faced assaults, as happened with journalist Hassan Aslih, who was martyred while receiving care.

Palestinian journalistic coverage seeks to document Israeli crimes, as this documentation serves as a legal and historical reference after the war ends. These efforts have contributed to mobilizing international public opinion, leading to a shift in the positions of some Western countries regarding what is happening in Gaza.

Israel faces a significant challenge in the battle for narrative, as the efforts of journalists have exposed the massacres and crimes, forcing Western media to acknowledge the scale of the tragedy in Gaza. This media shift represents a significant loss for the occupying state.

Historically, the assassination of Palestinian journalists is not new; it is part of the occupation's policy. Israel has repeatedly targeted Al Jazeera journalists, reflecting its attempt to silence witnesses and curb the flow of information that harms its image.

Recently, Israel assassinated the Al Jazeera crew while they were in a tent outside the Shifa Medical Complex, reflecting the continuation of its liquidation policy. Journalist Anas Al-Sharif received direct threats from the occupation army before his martyrdom.

These assassinations indicate the occupation's desire to control Gaza and achieve its goals of eliminating Hamas while preventing any coverage that reveals the truth of the situation. Al Jazeera has become a prominent target due to its increasing global influence.

This policy is based on the support of major powers for the Israeli occupation, granting it a 'license to kill' to commit crimes against humanity. This support allows Israel to evade accountability for the crimes it commits in the Gaza Strip.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 3:24 pm - Jerusalem Time

Israeli media: Communications with several countries to attempt to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza

Israeli Channel 12 reported that Tel Aviv is in contact with four countries in addition to the Somaliland region, in an attempt to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. This move faces widespread Arab, Islamic, and international rejection, as it is considered a violation of international and humanitarian law.

The channel indicated that there has been progress in discussions with Indonesia and the Somaliland region, which has not received official recognition since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991. The other countries with which Israel is in contact include Libya, Uganda, and South Sudan.

The channel quoted an unnamed Israeli source as saying that some countries are showing greater openness to accommodate Palestinians displaced from Gaza, despite no agreement being reached with any of these countries so far.

In a related context, the South Sudanese Foreign Ministry denied claims that the Juba government is in discussions with Israel regarding the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza in its territory, affirming that these reports are unfounded.

The U.S. embassy in Libya also denied reports that the U.S. administration is working on a plan to transfer Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, stating that these reports are baseless.

Israel is adhering to a plan announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the forced relocation of Palestinians, which faces Palestinian, Arab, Islamic, and international rejection.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, including killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice.

The Israeli genocide has resulted in the martyrdom of 61,722 Palestinians, with 154,525 others injured, in addition to more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands displaced.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 2:54 pm - Jerusalem Time

The occupation sets its red lines regarding the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the exchange of prisoners.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the occupying state has outlined the conditions it insists on to stop the war in Gaza, as negotiations continue in Cairo and Doha to reach an agreement that ends the war in the besieged enclave.

Sharren Haskel, the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that the presence of a peaceful, non-Israeli civilian administration in Gaza is one of the main points of the Israeli government's plan to end the war.

Other key points include the release of hostages held in Gaza, the disarmament of the Islamic Resistance Movement 'Hamas', and making the Gaza Strip completely demilitarized, while Israel retains security control.

In a related context, Israeli officials announced that the head of the Israeli intelligence agency 'Mossad', David Barnea, is visiting Qatar to revive ceasefire talks in Gaza.

Egyptian media sources reported that Cairo, which is mediating between the occupying state and 'Hamas', is intensifying its communications with various parties to overcome points of contention and reach a truce agreement.

This came on the second day of the announcement of a delegation from 'Hamas' arriving in Egypt to discuss reviving the indirect negotiations that stalled in late July.

Sources confirmed that meetings are ongoing between the 'Hamas' delegation and Egyptian officials, noting that 'Egypt is intensifying its communications with all parties to reach a truce in preparation for ending the war.'

In this context, the 'Hamas' delegation praised the Egyptian efforts made to facilitate the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip and to achieve a ceasefire.

The channel also reported that a delegation from 'Hamas', led by Khalil al-Hayya, arrived in Egypt as part of intensive efforts to reach a 60-day truce in the Gaza Strip.

Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Aty, revealed in a press conference that Cairo is working with Qatar and the United States to return to the proposal for a sixty-day truce in the Gaza Strip.

LATEST NEWS

Thu 14 Aug 2025 11:46 am - Jerusalem Time

The death of 4 citizens in the past 24 hours due to malnutrition and famine in the Gaza Strip.

Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced the death of 4 citizens in the past 24 hours due to malnutrition and famine. These cases add to the total number, which has risen to 239 martyrs, including 106 children, reflecting the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate, as residents suffer from a severe shortage of food and medical supplies due to the blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation. Since October 7, 2023, the region has been subjected to ongoing aggression that contributes to the spread of famine.

Since March 2, 2025, the occupation authorities have closed all crossings with the Gaza Strip, preventing the entry of most food and medical aid. This closure has led to a rapid spread of famine, with many residents suffering from severe food shortages.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warned that malnutrition among children under five has doubled between March and June, as a result of the ongoing blockade. These figures reflect the catastrophic situation faced by children in the region.

The World Health Organization confirmed that malnutrition rates in Gaza have reached alarming levels, with nearly one in five children under five in Gaza City suffering from acute malnutrition. This situation requires an urgent response from the international community.

Severe famine intertwines with a genocide being waged by the occupation, further increasing the suffering of the population and putting their lives at risk. The world must act to end this tragic situation faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

OPINIONS

Thu 14 Aug 2025 11:43 am - Jerusalem Time

Ruling Gaza

Ali Al-Jarbawi

Ali Al-Jarbawi

Opinion Writer

The possibility of reaching a so-called "comprehensive deal" is currently escalating, based on a ceasefire and the release of all Israeli prisoners in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners. Apparently, the desire for this is shared by various parties, each with their own motives and objectives, including the Trump administration, the Arab parties, and even Netanyahu. This desire is aimed at avoiding further complicating the situation with Israel's anticipated occupation of Gaza City and then the central refugee camps. With this possibility, interest in the issue of "the day after," i.e., the arrangements for governing Gaza, has resurfaced, this time with renewed vigor. The issue of governing Gaza is delicate and sensitive, raising considerable concern and apprehension among various parties with divergent interests and concerns, within the framework of each party's divisions. This is especially true for us Palestinians, who suffer not only from the consequences of the Israeli occupation's actions in the war on Gaza and the systematic targeting of Jerusalem and the West Bank, and from the hostility of our affairs to the excessive interference of international and regional parties, but also from the weakness of our own situation as a result of the fragmentation resulting from the chronic division between the warring parties. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to consider that the arrangements for this governance issue have become a fundamental matter that surpasses determining the future of the Strip, as it is the gateway to determining the future of the Palestinian cause. Accordingly, the Palestinian handling of the issue becomes of paramount importance, as it will have profound future repercussions. Consequently, it is unhelpful to continue to base the resolution of this fundamental issue on traditional bickering and media squabbling, which regurgitates stereotypical political positions, as it is well known that this will not produce positive results. Rather, what is urgently required is a different path, one that leads to the definition of a clear and specific Palestinian position, agreed upon internally. This has become a prerequisite for enabling the organization and opening of a confrontation to repel, as much as possible, the overwhelming pressures coming from abroad.

It is essential to quickly understand that the issue of governing Gaza is not, at its core, a matter of selecting one person or group of people to carry out the task. It is not merely a technical function, but rather one of defining the course of action through which the parties seek to achieve the objectives behind this task. In order for the Palestinian side to be able to influence this course, it is necessary to pay attention to the following determinants:

First, the fact that the Palestinian issue has slipped beyond Palestinian control, and the interference of numerous international and regional parties with interests and vested interests in it, on the one hand, and the fact that settling their relations with each other depends on reaching an approach acceptable to all parties, on the other hand, weakens the ability of each party, including the Palestinian side itself, to achieve its full objectives. This means that all parties are required to make mutual concessions. Evidence of this is that Israel, despite the ongoing cycle of killing and destruction in Gaza over the past two years, has been unable to impose its will and achieve its full objectives.

Second, although the Palestinian side is currently the weakest in the equation of intertwined forces and the most targeted, and has lost the ability to control the future of its cause to the benefit of others, this does not mean, as some imagine, that it has become hostage to a context to which it must surrender and accept whatever is dictated to it. While none of the parties involved in the Palestinian issue possesses the full power to impose its will, each party, including the Palestinian side, possesses a portion of this power. Therefore, the demand to submit to external wills is not an unavoidable fate.

Thirdly, it is important for Palestinians to understand the axiom that says, "When a strong wind blows through the trees of the forest, it only brings down those with worms." The primary reason for our state of weakness and exhaustion does not stop at external targeting, which has always existed and been practiced against us. Rather, it stems from the internal fragmentation that has allowed this targeting to slip through the cracks. In stark reality, it is no longer possible to end the deep-rooted division and achieve the national unity sought after for nearly two decades. However, this does not prevent the Palestinian parties from reaching understandings, even implicitly, that define the foundations of the Palestinian position. Reaching these understandings, which must fully take into account all current facts, is no longer a luxury that can be continually debated. Rather, it is a necessity if the Palestinian position is to be effective. This responsibility falls on us Palestinians—that is, on every Palestinian party currently entrenched in its position—not on any external party.

Before delving into the details of the issue of governing Gaza, in terms of identifying the entity and individuals who will be entrusted with the task, and to prevent this governance from becoming a tool working against Palestinian interests rather than achieving them, the Palestinian position should begin from a general foundation based on refusal to embark on a gradual, open-ended process of required measures from the Palestinian side, while leaving the decision-making process in the hands of Israel. This means reversing the course, starting with a commitment to the desired end, with guarantees for this, and then determining the steps that will be implemented to achieve this goal and their timing. The first step must have significant content and significance, sufficient to ensure that Israel will not derail the process. It is unacceptable for Palestinians not to learn from past mistakes and allow matters to unfold in stages controlled by Israel. This has already been tried and failed to achieve what Palestinians hoped for. In short, the "comprehensive deal" must not stop at the borders of the Gaza Strip, but rather be a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue. To do so, it is essential to emphasize the following principles:

First, the Palestinian issue has slipped beyond Palestinian control, and numerous international and regional parties with interests and concerns have intervened in it, on the one hand, and the settlement of their relations with each other is dependent on reaching an approach acceptable to all parties, on the other hand, weakens the ability of each party, including the Palestinian side itself, to achieve its full objectives. This means that all parties are required to make mutual concessions. Evidence of this is that Israel, despite the ongoing cycle of killing and destruction in Gaza over the past two years, has not been able to impose its will and achieve its full objectives.

Second, although the Palestinian side is currently the weakest in the equation of intertwined forces and the most targeted, and has lost the ability to control the future of its cause to the benefit of others, this does not mean, as some imagine, that it has become hostage to a context to which it must surrender and accept whatever is dictated to it. Since none of the parties intervening in the Palestinian issue possesses the full power to impose its will, each of them, including the Palestinian side, possesses a portion of this power. Therefore, the requirement to submit to external wills is not an unavoidable fate.

Thirdly, it is necessary for Palestinians to come to terms with the axiom that says, "When a strong wind blows through the trees of the forest, it only brings down those with worms." The main reason for the state of weakness and exhaustion we are experiencing does not stop at external targeting, which has always existed and been practiced against us. Rather, it stems from the internal fragmentation that has allowed this targeting to slip through the cracks. In stark reality, it is no longer possible to end the deep-rooted division and achieve the national unity sought for nearly two decades. However, this does not prevent the Palestinian parties from reaching understandings, even implicitly, that define the foundations of the Palestinian position. Reaching these understandings, which must fully take into account all current facts, is no longer a luxury that can be continually disputed. Rather, it is a necessity if the Palestinian position is to be effective. This responsibility falls on us Palestinians—that is, on every Palestinian party currently entrenched in its position—not on any external party. Before delving into the details of the Gaza governance issue—in terms of identifying the entity and individuals who will be entrusted with the task, and to prevent this governance from becoming a tool working against Palestinian interests rather than achieving them—the Palestinian position should start from a general foundation based on not agreeing to embark on a gradual, open-ended process of required measures from the Palestinian side, while leaving the decision-making process in the hands of Israel. This means reversing the course, starting with a commitment to the desired end, with guarantees of this, and then determining the steps that will be implemented to achieve this goal, and their timing. The first step must have significant content and significance, sufficient to ensure that Israel will not halt the process. Palestinians must not fail to learn from past mistakes and allow matters to proceed in stages controlled by Israel. This has already been tried and failed to achieve what Palestinians hoped for. In short, the "comprehensive deal" must not stop at the borders of the Gaza Strip, but rather be a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue. To this end, it is essential to emphasize the following principles:

First, the issue of governance in Gaza must be organically linked to ending the war on the Gaza Strip, and not merely a temporary ceasefire. This is a top priority that must be ensured, and the possibility of resuming the war must not be left in Israel's hands. However, with the war on Gaza halted, it is also essential to ensure a halt to the occupation measures in the West Bank, as the West Bank is the strategic target of Israeli annexation. If the Palestinians ignore this matter, the Judaization of the West Bank and the annexation of most of its territory to Israel will be accomplished.

Second, the arrangements for governing Gaza must not perpetuate the separation of the West Bank from the Gaza Strip, which has been the driving force behind Netanyahu's policy throughout his time as prime minister. Establishing this separation closes the possibility of reaching a political settlement on minimal Palestinian terms. If governance in Gaza is not firmly linked to a comprehensive territorial unity with the West Bank, the right-wing Israeli government's project to abolish the Palestinian entity will be realized.

Third, ending the war on Gaza will not occur without a comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from the Strip, ensuring the opening of the crossings, the entry of unlimited amounts of aid, and the commencement of reconstruction efforts. These are fundamental issues to prevent the forced expulsion or displacement of Palestinians. This issue must be closed once and for all, ending with the end of the war. Israel must not be left with any possibility of controlling it. Otherwise, we will find that in the future, large numbers of Gazans will be forced to leave the Strip.

Any Palestinian position that is lenient on these principles will lead to far-reaching negative consequences for the Palestinian cause and the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people. Some might say, and I suspect many will, that we cannot, while facing all these pressures, raise the ceiling of our demands. The answer is that these principles barely meet the minimum Palestinian demands.

Instead of preoccupying ourselves with the "bubbles" of who will govern Gaza, engaging in media squabbling, and joking about this in coffee shop meetings and on social media, it would be better for everyone to engage in a serious effort to formulate a clear, well-founded Palestinian position on this matter.


PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 11:22 am - Jerusalem Time

Among them are 8 from one family.. Israel kills 20 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Twenty Palestinians were martyred on Thursday due to airstrikes and gunfire by the occupation army in the north and south of the Gaza Strip, as part of the ongoing genocide perpetrated by Tel Aviv for the past 22 months.

Among the dead, 8 members of the Kashko family were killed in a massacre carried out by the occupation army through an airstrike on their home in the Zeitoun neighborhood south of Gaza City, according to medical sources.

Two other Palestinians were also killed as a result of shelling carried out by a drone in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood east of the city, where they were transferred to the Baptist Hospital.

In a related context, an Israeli helicopter launched an airstrike on an apartment in a residential building near the Samer intersection in Gaza City, resulting in several injuries.

Local sources reported that the occupation army conducted demolition operations on homes and residential buildings in the Zeitoun neighborhood, coinciding with artillery shelling in several areas.

In the south of the Gaza Strip, a medical source reported the arrival of 10 dead and several injured to Nasser Hospital from Al-Tina Street and the Happy City area near the Moraj axis, as a result of gunfire from the occupation army towards those waiting for aid.

It is noteworthy that Israel has been implementing a plan to distribute aid through what is known as the Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation since May 27, which is rejected by the United Nations, as it lures the wounded and targets them with bullets.

The Israeli artillery shelling also targeted areas surrounding the Asda prison northwest of Khan Younis, which houses dozens of displaced persons' tents, with no reports of injuries.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza that includes killing, starvation, and destruction, ignoring international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice.

The Israeli genocide has resulted in the death of 61,722 Palestinians and the injury of 154,525 others, most of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands of displaced persons.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 10:50 am - Jerusalem Time

Israel plans to call up 100,000 soldiers for a potential operation to occupy Gaza.

The Israeli occupation army intends to call up between 80,000 and 100,000 reservists to participate in a potential operation to occupy the city of Gaza, according to Hebrew sources. This step is part of a comprehensive plan to fully reoccupy the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by the Chief of Staff of the army, Eyal Zamir.

On Wednesday, the central idea of the occupation plan was confirmed, which includes attacking the Zeitoun area located south of the city of Gaza. This operation comes in the context of escalating tensions in the region, as the occupation seeks to strengthen its military presence in the strip.

According to the newspaper 'Yedioth Ahronoth', the initial framework set by the Chief of Staff includes sending call-up orders for participation in the operation. Additional discussions are expected to be held in the coming days to determine the details of the operation and the maneuvering methods in the city.

The military plans also include dealing with the high-rise buildings west of Gaza, where the occupation forces are expected to face resistance from the resistance teams equipped by Hamas. These preparations indicate the occupation's intention to carry out large-scale military operations.

These developments come at a sensitive time, as the residents of the Gaza Strip are suffering from difficult humanitarian conditions, complicating the security and political situation in the region. The occupation is looking to achieve its military objectives while the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate.

The call-up of such a large number of reservists reflects the scale of the threats perceived by the occupation in Gaza and also reflects the increasing military preparations in the face of any potential escalation. These steps indicate that the occupation is planning military operations that could have serious repercussions for civilians in the strip.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 10:44 am - Jerusalem Time

"World Food Program": Delivering aid by land is the only solution in Gaza.. "Half a million are facing famine"

The Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Cindy McCain, warned that the humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip has reached a critical stage, with half a million people starving. She emphasized that the only solution to deliver food aid is through land crossings, not through aerial drops.

McCain noted in her statement that her experience spanning over 50 years in conducting aerial drops during humanitarian crises makes her aware of when these operations are effective and when they are not the appropriate option.

She explained that the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification reveals that more than 500,000 people, nearly a quarter of Gaza's population, are living in conditions resembling famine, while the rest of the population faces emergency levels of food insecurity.

McCain also pointed out that the ongoing conflict, the collapse of essential services, and severe restrictions on the delivery and distribution of aid have pushed the sector into catastrophic conditions. She confirmed that more than 320,000 children, all under the age of five, are at risk of acute malnutrition.

She indicated that basic food and health services have collapsed, depriving infants of safe water, breast milk substitutes, and therapeutic foods, with more than a third of the population going entire days without eating any food.

McCain asserted that a ceasefire has become an urgent necessity, stressing that the quantities of food that have entered the sector so far represent only a tiny fraction of what more than two million people need to survive.

She clarified that the programme has the food supplies, field personnel, and proven systems for a large-scale response, with more than 170,000 tons of food either in the area or on its way there, which is enough to feed Gaza's population for nearly three months.

McCain called on all parties and the international community to ensure the immediate and safe entry of life-saving food, noting that the Israeli occupation authorities have closed all crossings leading to the Gaza Strip since March 2 of last year, preventing any humanitarian aid from entering.

According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the ongoing Israeli genocide has resulted in the martyrdom of 61,722 Palestinians and the injury of 154,525 others, most of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing and hundreds of thousands displaced.

Famine has also caused the deaths of 235 people so far, including 106 children, amid the absence of any signs of improvement in the grim humanitarian situation.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 10:43 am - Jerusalem Time

100 international organizations: "Israel" rejected 60 requests to allow aid into Gaza in July.

More than a hundred non-governmental organizations expressed their concern in a joint letter regarding the new rules established by the Israeli authorities, which are increasingly used to reject requests for the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip. These rules hinder the efforts of humanitarian organizations and negatively impact the lives of Palestinians.

The letter indicates that the Israeli occupation has rejected at least 60 requests to enter humanitarian aid during the month of July alone, resulting in large quantities of aid being left in warehouses in Jordan, Egypt, and Ashdod, including food, medicine, water, and emergency supplies.

The new rules, which have been implemented since March, include strict registration requirements that necessitate the submission of lists of Palestinian workers for security checks. The organizations consider these requirements illegal, as they threaten the safety of teams and harm the independence of humanitarian work.

Since the beginning of March, the occupying authorities have closed all crossings leading to Gaza, preventing any humanitarian aid from entering the sector, which is suffering from a severe humanitarian crisis. Despite relief trucks piling up at the border, the occupation allows only limited quantities to enter, which do not meet the minimum needs of the population.

These conditions coincide with the escalation of Israeli aggression on Gaza since October 7, 2023, where the occupation forces have committed mass atrocities with American support, resulting in the martyrdom of more than 61,000 Palestinians and the injury of 154,000 others, most of whom are children and women.

The occupying state ignores international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice to cease the aggression, further increasing the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and deepening the humanitarian crisis they are experiencing.

The organizations affirm that the situation in Gaza has reached a state of famine, with 227 people, including 103 children, having died due to a lack of food and medicine, necessitating urgent international action to save civilians.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 9:38 am - Jerusalem Time

An Israeli general presents three false assumptions for dealing with Gaza.

An article published on the Hebrew site 'Walla' discussed the strategies of the occupation in Gaza by Giora Eiland, the former head of the National Security Council of the occupation. Eiland, who is associated with the plan to evacuate northern Gaza, has recently begun to call for a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas to save soldiers and prevent the killing of Palestinian civilians.

Eiland pointed out that the government chose failure over victory, as he faced coordinated attacks on several television channels after criticizing the military operation 'Gideon's Chariots,' which he considered a military failure and a political collapse.

The strategy of the government and the army since October 8, 2023, has been based on three assumptions, all of which are incorrect. The first assumption is that military pressure alone is sufficient to achieve success, even though it leads to the killing of Palestinians and the destruction of infrastructure without compelling Hamas's leadership to surrender.

The second assumption was that occupying land in Gaza would exert pressure on Hamas, which historical experiences have proven always leads to violent attacks from hostile populations, especially given the high population density and the existence of tunnels underground.

The third assumption related to the possibility of separating Palestinians from Hamas, as the government believed that Hamas could be isolated by establishing food distribution centers in the south, which has proven to be ineffective.

Eiland confirmed that since the first week of the war, he recognized the error of these assumptions, noting that the population of Gaza was only 300,000, and that one million people were forced to leave, which was an opportunity to change the course of the war.

Eiland proposed shifting the Netzarim axis to the temporary southern border with the Gaza Strip and issuing an ultimatum to Hamas regarding a comprehensive prisoner deal, but this idea was rejected by the government and the army.

The rejection of the generals' plan led to catastrophic results, with hundreds of soldiers killed and injured in unnecessary battles in areas such as Beit Hanoun, Shuja'iyya, and Jabalia.

OPINIONS

Thu 14 Aug 2025 9:26 am - Jerusalem Time

Western measures to end the war in Israel!

James Zogby

James Zogby

Opinion Writer

We have reached a turning point in the way political leaders in the West interact with the military actions that Israel is waging against the Palestinians in Gaza. This situation is infuriating for two reasons: first, it took so long for an official response to emerge from Western capitals, and second, once the magnitude of the tragedy became clear, Western reactions were completely ineffective.

The nightmare in Gaza has been ongoing for 22 months, during which time Israel's brutal use of violence and its punishment of innocent Palestinians has been relentless. From the beginning, Israel's intent to commit genocide was evident when it demolished hospitals, universities, and entire neighborhoods using 2,000-pound bombs, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their neighborhoods and homes, ordering the cutting off of electricity and water, and preventing the entry of food and medical supplies. All of this was known in 2023, yet no action was taken.

At that time, when we called for a ceasefire, the U.S. Secretary of State told me that a ceasefire would be "unfortunate" and that the United States would not support such a move. By mid-2024, when the UN Security Council voted twice on a ceasefire resolution, the United States was the only country to oppose it. The third attempt, put forward by the United States, was approved but was never implemented. This entire step was merely public relations propaganda. In summary, the world knew that this war against the people of Gaza needed to end, yet, aside from voting on futile resolutions at the United Nations, the world did nothing... So what has changed now?

The images of destruction and eyewitness testimonies that were familiar to those following the news on social media are now being presented in mainstream media. As a result, it has become difficult for Israeli propagandists to convince the public that the scale of destruction is exaggerated or that stories of human suffering are fabricated. In most European countries, the percentage of supporters of Israel's actions in Gaza has dropped to less than a third.

Despite Israeli propaganda efforts, the reason for this sharp decline in support for Israel is not the large presence of Muslim immigrants in Western Europe. What has changed is that European and American audiences now know what Israel is doing in Gaza and are horrified by it. They reject the flimsy excuses offered by their leaders, who had hoped they would not have to do more than cast an occasional vote at the United Nations or express concerns or weak condemnations of some "isolated" Israeli actions. As pressure mounts, with images of starving Palestinian children and aerial photos of widespread destruction dominating coverage of the war on Gaza, Western leaders are struggling to find a way to respond. The troubling aspect is that their motives seem closer to a desire to appear as if they are acting rather than a genuine desire to effect real change. For example, the British threat to recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire is merely a symbolic gesture. The German threat to review cultural and trade relations is equally superficial. Continuing to call for "resuming negotiations leading to a two-state solution," while everyone knows that Israel does not care about this solution and feels no pressure to accept it, is a limited Western display of efficacy.

Even if the entire United Nations (except for the United States, of course) recognizes a Palestinian state, nothing will change on the ground, except perhaps to provoke the anger of Israelis and push them to take harsher actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. At this stage, what is required to end the genocide, save lives, restore respect for international law, and bring some rationality back to the region is for Western countries to take concrete steps to punish Israel and force it to change its policies.

These steps should include: ending the aggression against Gaza, a ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, allowing the entry of international peacekeeping forces and humanitarian aid, and starting reconstruction efforts. While the above steps align with the Arab peace plan, a group of 30 countries met in Colombia and went further, endorsing a comprehensive package of proposals aimed at ending "the era of impunity... and enforcing international law," with 13 of the participants agreeing to take measures banning the transfer of arms and other forms of support to Israel. The group called itself the "Hague Group" and pledged to take concrete actions "to ensure justice for the victims of crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territory.


PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 9:09 am - Jerusalem Time

"Governor" of Gaza.. An attempt to test with live ammunition

Dr. Jamal Harfoush: The statements of Halila may be a "political trial balloon" to gauge public opinion regarding a guardianship or non-governmental administration formula

Samir Anabtawi: Any proposal to manage the sector separately from the West Bank is a "strategic danger" that reinforces its transformation into an entity with independent management

Dr. Tamara Haddad: The next phase may witness competition among figures to manage Gaza driven by investment motives related to reconstruction

Firas Yaghi: Israel is trying to promote the term "governance" to enhance the division between the West Bank and Gaza and prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state

Dr. Amjad Bishkar: The sudden emergence of Halila's name in the media as "governor" of Gaza reflects arrangements outside the Palestinian legal framework

Adnan Al-Sabah: The absence of national unity is what opens the door to proposing names and figures from here and there to fill the void

 

The debate continues regarding the proposal of businessman Samir Halila to manage the Gaza Strip after the war, which has sparked widespread reactions in Palestinian circles, amid official confirmations of rejecting any formula imposed from abroad.

Despite Halila's denial of his desire to take on leadership independently, writers, political analysts, and university professors see, in separate conversations with "Y," that the mention of his name is considered a "political trial balloon" to gauge reactions regarding a non-governmental administration of the sector, raising fears of impacting Palestinian legitimacy and the unity of the political system.

Writers, analysts, and university professors affirm that any administration of Gaza must remain within the national framework, temporary and purpose-specific, focusing on service management and reconstruction without creating permanent political structures.

They believe that any attempt to appoint an external or independent governor, even if supported regionally or internationally, poses a danger to Palestinian unity and the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, and that the priority now should be to stop the aggression, lift the siege, and begin reconstruction while preserving the sovereignty of national will.

They emphasize that any discussion about managing Gaza can only start through complete national consensus and that there should be official Palestinian institutions, ensuring unity between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank and preventing the imposition of any leadership outside the will of the people.

 

Narrative Conflict over "the Day After"

 

A professor of research methodologies and political studies at the Academic Research Center in Brazil, Dr. Jamal Harfoush, confirms that the ongoing debate about the idea of "governance" or "governor" in Gaza after the war falls within a narrative conflict over "the day after," between proposing names and figures for a transitional administration and the official Palestinian insistence on the exclusivity of authority for the Palestinian government within the PLO.

Harfoush emphasizes that the supreme legal reference, represented in the Palestinian Basic Law, does not include any concept of a "governor of Gaza," and that any executive entity established outside this framework is considered an act lacking internal legitimacy and contrary to the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

 

Three Basic Conditions for Any Legitimate Arrangements

 

He asserts that any legitimate arrangements for the post-war phase must meet three basic conditions: they must be of Palestinian origin and authority by a declared governmental or legislative decision and under judicial and parliamentary oversight, they must be temporary and purpose-specific, limited to managing services and reconstruction without creating permanent political engineering, and they must be based on clear national consensus and a specific timetable for elections, with guarantees to prevent entrenching internal division.

In his reading of businessman Samir Halila's statements and the controversy they have sparked, Harfoush points to three possible paths to understand the scene: the first is that Halila's statements serve as a "political trial balloon" to gauge public opinion regarding a guardianship or non-governmental administration, which he believes undermines the principle of accountability and threatens the unity of the constitutional system.

The second, according to Harfoush, is a scenario of "conditional transitional phase" through a Palestinian technocratic committee with a service-oriented nature operating under the existing governmental umbrella and a clear decision defining the duration, jurisdiction, and oversight, which he sees as the closest path to balance between the requirements of legitimacy and realistic considerations.

Harfoush confirms that the third path is the path of "internationalization or

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 8:57 am - Jerusalem Time

After Gaza... A wolf on a mission!

In the long, futile negotiation experiences with her, Israel has always concealed explosive belts with endless pretexts, detonating them when the circle tightens around her and she is cornered at her weak point, "peace." For while she may speak of it, she harbors its opposite as long as she finds excuses to evade its obligations, as happened with the late Abu Ammar when the time came for the final installment of "Oslo" in 2000, transferring sovereignty in areas "B" and "C" to the authority at the end of the transitional phase. Ehud Barak concocted the excuse with the help of the American administration to avoid delivering the expedited goods before agreeing on the prices of those delayed, a trap whose results were predictable.

Just as the right rose on the corpse of Rabin in 1995, Abu Ammar faced the same fate in the series of excuses summoned to undermine the foundations of peace from the state of organized terrorism, which was built on killing, destruction, and displacement, and can only survive by the sword's edge and within the tank.

Israel has not changed its doctrine, nor has it left behind a mentality that feeds on creating excuses to commit tragedies and achieve its dreams of expansion and control, as revealed by a Likud wolf yesterday, stating that it is "on a historical and spiritual mission to expand the borders of the Jewish state to include Egypt and Jordan."

Netanyahu will not respond, even if "Hamas" does, and negotiations are nothing but a means to establish a permanent argument against the victim under American sponsorship, allowing Netanyahu to continue his plans laid out years ago to displace the residents of the Gaza Strip and fulfill his dreams, before turning his attention to what comes after Gaza, benefiting from the state of weakness, submission, and humiliation experienced by the Arab world from the Levant to Baghdad, and the absence of laws and international regulations that curb the savagery of the rogue state.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 8:10 am - Jerusalem Time

The occupation arrests five citizens from Qalqilya.

On the morning of Thursday, August 14, 2025, Israeli occupation forces stormed the city of Qalqilya, carrying out arrests of five citizens, including a child. This campaign comes as part of the ongoing violations faced by Palestinians in various areas.

Local sources reported that the occupation forces entered the city from the eastern checkpoint, raiding several neighborhoods, including Al-Wad Street, 22, and Kafr Saba. These incursions caused a state of terror and panic among the residents, especially the children.

The young men who were arrested are: Ala Shteiwi, Aws Suwailem, Majid Al-Aqra, Dawood Al-Sharif, in addition to the child Yazan Al-Fayyumi. They were arrested after a brutal raid on their homes and thorough searches.

The occupation forces continue to carry out arrests on a daily basis, reflecting the policy of repression and oppression they exercise against Palestinians. These violations require international action to stop them and hold those responsible accountable.

The arrest of Palestinian children and young men is a blatant violation of human rights, and the international community must act to protect Palestinian civilians from these practices.

Calls are increasing from human rights organizations to pressure the occupying state to stop these violations, which are inconsistent with international law and human rights.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 6:00 am - Jerusalem Time

Intense Israeli attack on the Zaitoun neighborhood in Gaza and the destruction of 300 homes in 3 days.

Israeli occupation aircraft launched airstrikes early this Thursday morning, coinciding with ongoing artillery shelling on the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood in southeastern Gaza City, where the occupation has destroyed 300 homes in 3 days. This comes after the approval of a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, further increasing the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Hospitals have documented the martyrdom of 100 Palestinians due to the Israeli bombardment across various areas of the Strip since early yesterday, including 38 aid seekers. The Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, one of the largest in Gaza City, has been subjected to a continuous military operation for several days, resulting in the displacement of many families.

The southern areas of Al-Zeitoun are adjacent to the Gaza Valley area, referred to by the occupation as the Netzarim axis, which is under Israeli control, where Palestinians are prohibited from settling except within the scope of obtaining the alleged American aid.

Earlier, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved a plan to reoccupy the Gaza Strip, including attacking the Al-Zeitoun area, where the army indicated that this operation began on Tuesday.

The spokesperson for the Palestinian Civil Defense in Gaza, Mahmoud Bissal, stated that the Israeli army is carrying out a focused military operation in Al-Zeitoun, where more than 300 homes have been destroyed in the past three days, committing massacres against several Palestinian families.

Bissal clarified that the army is using high-explosive bombs to destroy the vicinity of the targeted home, causing the maximum possible casualties. The Israeli army has begun intensive targeting of inhabited residential buildings, instilling a state of terror among their residents.

The current aggression on Al-Zeitoun comes after the Israeli security cabinet approved a plan to fully reoccupy the Gaza Strip, which sparked protests in Israel, where organizers considered the operation a death sentence for the prisoners.

The plan begins with the occupation of Gaza City by displacing citizens, then surrounding the city and conducting incursions into residential areas. This is followed by a second phase that includes the occupation of refugee camps in the central Strip, which Israel has destroyed large parts of.

With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, including killing, starvation, and destruction, ignoring international calls. The genocide has resulted in 61,722 martyrs and 154,525 injured, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster.

Suffering continues in Gaza with hundreds of thousands of displaced persons, and famine has claimed the lives of many children and women, necessitating urgent international action to stop these violations.

PALESTINE

Thu 14 Aug 2025 2:08 am - Jerusalem Time

Who is behind the nomination of "Samir Halila" to manage the Gaza Strip? This is what happened behind the scenes.

An Israeli newspaper reported that there are steps being taken behind the scenes to appoint Samir Halila as the new governor of the Gaza Strip. These steps come as part of discussions held by the 'Shomrin' organization with concerned figures, aiming to introduce a figure acceptable to Israel and the United States into the sector.

Samir Halila is a well-known Palestinian businessman living in Ramallah. He has extensive experience in the economic and political fields, having held several high-ranking positions in the Palestinian Authority, including Secretary of the Palestinian Government and Deputy Minister of Economy.

The campaign to nominate Halila includes support from a former Israeli political lobbyist named Ari Ben Menashe, who operates from Canada. Ben Menashe indicated that the initiative has begun to gain momentum in recent weeks following meetings in the United States and contacts made by Halila in Egypt.

Halila has close relationships with Palestinian and American businessmen and is considered close to Bashar Al-Masri, known for his projects in Palestine. Documents have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice indicating that Ben Menashe is acting as a mediator to support Halila's nomination.

In his remarks, Halila noted that the proposal to appoint him as governor of the Gaza Strip was raised a year and a half ago and discussed with President Mahmoud Abbas and the Prime Minister. He also clarified that the proposal includes managing civil affairs in Gaza under the supervision of an Arab League committee.

Halila explained that Hamas has expressed its approval of the proposal, but he warned that Israel may impose sanctions on Gaza if this arrangement is implemented, including closing crossings and disrupting reconstruction efforts.

The proposal also includes the entry of Arab forces into the sector after the withdrawal of the occupying army, under American supervision, with the aim of maintaining order and training the Palestinian police.

PALESTINE

Wed 13 Aug 2025 11:50 pm - Jerusalem Time

235 deaths due to famine in Gaza, including 106 children.. and international organizations: starvation is intentional.

The government media office in the Gaza Strip announced that the number of victims of famine and malnutrition in the region has risen to 235 martyrs since the start of the Israeli occupation's siege, including 106 children. These figures reflect the catastrophic situation experienced by the residents of Gaza due to the deliberate policies of the occupation.

The statement clarified that among the victims are 129 adults, including 19 women, 75 elderly individuals, and 35 men over the age of 18. It also noted that about 40,000 infants in the sector are suffering from malnutrition that threatens their lives, in addition to 250,000 children under the age of five facing severe nutritional deficiencies.

The media office confirmed that 1.2 million children under the age of eighteen live in a state of severe food insecurity, putting them at great risk. These figures reflect the extent of the systematic crime committed by the occupation against civilians in Gaza.

The office pointed out that only 201 aid trucks out of 1,200 entered the sector during the past Sunday and Monday, noting that most of this aid was looted amid a security chaos deliberately created by the occupation.

The government office called on the international community, the United Nations, and human rights and humanitarian organizations to urgently fulfill their responsibilities to stop this escalating humanitarian disaster, ensure the unrestricted flow of food and medicine, and immediately end the siege and open the crossings to save what remains of civilian lives.

Recently, the World Food Programme warned that a third of Gaza's population has not eaten for several days, describing the humanitarian situation as unprecedented in levels of hunger and despair. The United Nations also confirmed that Gaza needs hundreds of aid trucks daily to end the famine.

The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, stated that one million children in the Gaza Strip are deprived of education and suffer from deep psychological trauma, emphasizing the necessity of not remaining silent about their suffering.