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Israel committed a massacre in south Gaza's Khan Yunis, targeting the tents of displaced Palestinians, which went up in flames, killing at least 15 people.
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❗️The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced in a statement that its Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces and General Security, identified the group responsible for the "two rocket launches at the occupied Palestinian territories on March 22 and 28, 2025."
Several members of the group, consisting of Lebanese and Palestinian individuals, were arrested following raids in several areas, and the equipment used in the attacks was seized.
According to the statement, investigations are ongoing under judicial supervision, with efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.
❗️Hamas on the occasion of Palestinian Prisoners' Day:
– "The liberation of prisoners from Zionist occupation prisons will remain at the top of our priorities in the Al-Aqsa Flood exchange deal, in loyalty to their sacrifices and steadfastness."
– "The crimes of the occupation against our male and female prisoners will not succeed in breaking their willpower. The perpetrators will not escape accountability, and their crimes will not be forgotten regardless of how much time passes."
– "We hold the occupation fully responsible for the lives and well-being of the thousands of abducted individuals from Gaza since October 7, 2023, and for all our prisoners in the occupation’s prisons. We condemn the international silence over the continued executions and deliberate killings they are being subjected to."
– "The world has seen how our movement treated the enemy’s prisoners with care, humanity, and civilized values—while the fascist occupation government commits the most heinous forms of torture, intentional murder, and crimes against our prisoners, in blatant violation of international humanitarian law and all international norms and conventions."
The US–Israeli strategy to weaken Arab armies
For decades, Washington has ensured Israel’s military dominance by systematically weakening Arab armies. Lebanon is the most current and obvious example of this doctrine in practice.
By Mohamad Sweidan
❗️Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
– "The Lebanese President's use of the Popular Mobilization Forces as an example of a Lebanese internal crisis was not appropriate."
– "The Popular Mobilization Forces are an important part of Iraq's military security system."
❗️Iran's ISNA news agency:
The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has arrived in Tehran at the head of a technical delegation to meet with officials.
❗️Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Lebanese ambassador over Lebanese president's remarks regarding the Popular Mobilization Forces.
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"To our people in Gaza, we will meet in the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque. May God grant you victory."
These were the words of 19-year-old Palestinian youth Marouh Khazimiya after his release from Israeli prisons as part of the prisoner exchange deal between Palestinian resistance in Gaza and Israel nearly a year ago.
Khazimiya was killed earlier today after being besieged by Israeli occupation forces along with several of his comrades.
❗️Gaza Ministry of Health:
– "25 martyrs (including 3 recovered martyrs) and 89 injuries arrived at Gaza Strip hospitals during the past 24 hours."
– "The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 51,025 martyrs and 116,432 wounded since 7 October 2023."
– "The death toll and injuries since 18 March 2025 has reached 1,652 martyrs and 4,391 injuries."
⭕️ "The West as we knew it no longer exists," says Ursula von der Leyen.
In an interview with German weekly Die Zeit, the president of the European Commission pointed out that Europe doesn't invade or punish its neighbors like the US does. After Trump's tariffs, von der Leyen has been reaching out to countries like Norway, Canada, New Zealand, and even China, hinting at a possible improvement in EU-China relations.
She claimed that Europe's global connections are growing in response to the shifting world order.
⭕️ Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Moscow, with discussions expected to cover Ukraine and developments in the Middle East, the Kremlin announced today.
"There will definitely be an exchange of views between Putin and the Emir of Qatar on Ukrainian affairs," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "There will also be an exchange of views on regional affairs."
Peskov noted that "the region is replete with conflict potential" and highlighted Qatar’s "very big and important role in attempts to resolve many situations."
The Emir is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday, with his meeting with Putin planned for Thursday.
⭕️ Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of today's cabinet session, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi voiced optimism that the US and Iran could soon begin discussions on the framework of a possible agreement.
In response to Witkoff’s comments about ending Iran’s nuclear enrichment, the senior Iranian diplomat criticized the conflicting statements and emphasized that the official US stance is conveyed during negotiations.
He underscored the clarity of Iran’s position and conduct, stating that applying pressure would be ineffective.
He further stated that Iran’s enrichment activities are a recognized and established fact, noting the country’s willingness to build trust to alleviate any concerns—while maintaining that enrichment itself is not up for negotiation.
When asked about his upcoming trip to Russia, Araghchi said he would be delivering a message from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(IRNA)
Blocking humanitarian aid Israel’s ‘main tool’ in Gaza: Katz
All border crossings into Gaza have remained shut as a severe humanitarian crisis continues to worsen
⭕️ Reports claim the US military has started its evacuation from the Conoco gas field base in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria, as part of a gradual withdrawal.
According to sources close to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) cited by Al-Araby al-Jadeed, the first convoy of over 70 vehicles left the base ten days ago, followed by another convoy of more than 200 vehicles. The surveillance balloon that had been monitoring the area has not flown over the base in over a week, and the departing troops are heading toward Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth reported that US defense officials have informed Israel that the US plans to begin the gradual withdrawal of its forces from Syria within the next two months.
❗️Al-Masirah:
"Saudi rocket and artillery shelling targets border areas in Yemen’s Saada province."
❗️Summary of Hamas official Hussam Badran's comments:
– Hamas denies seeking any special privileges in negotiations, stating its only goal is to alleviate Palestinian suffering.
– The group rejects all proposals demanding the disarmament of the resistance, calling such demands counterproductive.
– Hamas is working to form a national-consensus government for both Gaza and the West Bank, without factional quotas.
– It is ready to hand over Gaza’s administration once a national agreement is reached.
– Hamas proposed creating a National Support Committee made up of 40 non-Hamas national figures to help resolve internal divisions.
–The priority, according to Hamas, is not the specific administrative model but addressing Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and ending the aggression.
BREAKING | US aircraft launch a series of airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa and Al-Jawf Governorate.
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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen border areas hours after intense US airstrikes
UAE-backed militias in southern Yemen are reportedly preparing a 'ground offensive' against Ansarallah with the support of the US
The moment of the siege and assassination of Mohammad Zakarneh and Marouh Khazimiya by Israeli occupation forces in one of the caves of the West Bank town of Qabatiya this morning.
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❗️Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani announced that Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammad al-Julani) has also been invited to the Arab League Summit, which will be held in Baghdad next month.
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Iranian foreign minister says uranium enrichment ‘non-negotiable’ in US talks
US envoy Steve Witkoff called on Iran to end its enrichment and said Trump has ordered a ‘tough deal’
❗️Israeli Army Radio:
"Israeli military assessments: Hamas is operating according to a 'preservation of force' strategy, avoiding direct contact with IDF forces during ground operations in the Gaza Strip.
Since the resumption of fighting, there have been only a few clashes between Palestinian militants and army forces.
Last week, in the Morag Axis area, a group of militants emerged from a tunnel and exchanged fire with a force from the Golani Brigade. During the clash, a company commander was wounded. The second incident occurred yesterday in the northern Gaza Strip, when militants emerged from a tunnel and fired an RPG at IDF forces from close range.
In the remaining incidents, Hamas is trying to increase its fire with long-range rockets, mortar shells, sniper attacks, and mainly anti-tank missiles.
Senior Southern Command officials estimate: 'Hamas is preparing for the major maneuver the IDF will conduct in the Gaza Strip, and is therefore investing primarily in planting explosive devices.'"
Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood-linked plot to 'sow internal chaos'
Security services said they found rocket and drone manufacturing facilities outside the capital, Amman
Pentagon to 'consolidate presence' in Syria, slash troops by half: Report
Israeli media reports that Tel Aviv is trying to dissuade Washington from reducing its presence in Syria, fearing that 'Turkiye will fill the vacuum'
Two Palestinian youths - Mohammed Zakarneh, 23, and Marouh Khazimiya, 19 - were killed by Israeli forces after a prolonged gun battle in a cave south of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank.
The two youths were reportedly involved in a resistance operation months ago.
BREAKING | A citizen was reportedly injured in an Israeli airstrike on a motorcycle being targeted in Hanin, southern Lebanon.
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⭕️ Autopsy reports obtained by The NYT show that most of the paramedics and rescue workers killed by Israeli forces during the 23 March massacre died from gunshots to the head or chest.
On 6 April, the Israeli military reversed its initial account of the killing of 14 Palestinian medics and one UN employee in Gaza, after cell phone footage emerged that clearly contradicted its earlier claims.
Initially, the military stated that it had opened fire on the rescue workers in Rafah’s Tal al-Sultan neighborhood because their vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” toward nearby troops without headlights or emergency signals.
Israeli troops reportedly buried most of the victims in a mass grave and destroyed the ambulances, a fire truck, and a UN vehicle, burying those as well.
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"Where's my mother?"
Civil defense crews in Gaza claw through rubble with their bare hands to save a child wounded in an Israeli airstrike on her home.