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Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Health
- Shafaq News
Eid strikes in Gaza: Israel kills and injures dozens as health system collapses
Shafaq News/ On the third day of Eid al-Adha, Israel escalated its military campaign across Gaza, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians—including near aid distribution centers—amid mounting warnings of a looming collapse in the Strip's medical system. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health's latest update, the overall death toll has reached 54,772, with 125,834 injuries since October 7, 2023. Over the past 48 hours, hospitals received 10 fatalities and more than 110 injured from areas near humanitarian aid zones. The cumulative toll from strikes targeting aid sites has surpassed 110 dead and more than 1,000 wounded. Among Sunday's attacks, Arab media indicated that four Palestinians were killed and more than 70 injured in a strike near a US-affiliated aid center west of Rafah. A drone attack on displaced families' tents in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, killed five, including two children. Additional casualties were reported after airstrikes hit the Maan area east of Khan Younis and Jabalia town in the north. Artillery shelling struck the Al-Atatra area in Beit Lahiya, wounding a child and an elderly man. Two Palestinians were also injured in Abasan, east of Khan Younis, following a drone attack. Israeli helicopter gunships reportedly opened fire on homes in central Gaza, while ground forces demolished residential buildings east of Jabalia camp. Airstrikes targeted the northeast al-Tuffah neighborhood, though casualty figures remain unknown. Amid the bombardment, Gaza's health authorities issued stark warnings. 'We are approaching mass death,' said the general director of the Health Ministry in an interview with al-Jazeera, accusing Israel of systematically destroying Gaza's healthcare system to facilitate forced displacement and settlement expansion. Gaza's hospitals are running out of fuel, with officials confirming they may shut down within 48 hours. 'Hospitals are operating on strict electricity rationing. The world must act immediately to save Gaza,' the head of field hospitals told al-Jazeera. 'Malnutrition is now widespread, and the population has entered a critical stage.' The situation is particularly dire in Khan Younis, where 650,000 residents rely solely on the Nasser Medical Complex. The director of Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital also warned that kidney dialysis units are no longer functioning due to repeated Israeli attacks. Separately, Abu Ubaida, spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, issued an urgent warning regarding Israeli soldier Matan Zangauker, held by the group. He claimed Israeli forces are surrounding the location and cautioned that "the enemy will not retrieve the captive alive; if he is killed during the raid, the Israeli army will be responsible."
Al Manar
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Abu Ubaida to Israelis: Stop War on Gaza or Prepare More Coffins
The spokesman for Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas resistance movement, on Friday affirmed that the fighters are still throwing 'stones of David' at the 'chariots of Gideon,' crushing the tyranny of the occupation and causing it to perish. The resistance fighter record with their heroism the victory of the oppressed, believing group over the arrogant, oppressive group, Abu Ubaida posted. The losses inflicted upon the occupation today in Khan Yunis and Jabalia are the extension of a series of qualitative operations and a model for what the occupation forces will confront wherever they are present, according to Abu Ubaida. The enemy public has no choice but to force their leadership to halt the war of extermination or prepare to receive more of their sons in coffins, warned Abu Ubaida. Israeli media outlets reported that 5 soldiers were dead and 12 others were wounded, including 2 in critical conditions, after the explosion of a booby-trapped building in which a force from the Maglan unit was located in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip.
Saba Yemen
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Release of Israeli prisoner "Alexander" set for today
Gaza - (Saba): leader in the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, confirmed to Al Jazeera that a date for the release of Israeli soldier Idan Alexander had been reached with the Red Cross today. This morning, Al-Qassam spokesperson 'Abu Ubaida' announced the release of the Zionist soldier with American citizenship, 'Idan Alexander', on Monday, May 12, 2025. In the same context, Israel's Channel 12 claimed that the release of the prisoner "Idan Alexander" will take place at 6:30 from Khan Younis. On Sunday evening, Hamas announced that it had agreed to release the American prisoner following direct talks with U.S. envoy Brett McGurk. Hamas clarified that the release of the soldier was in exchange for opening the crossings, allowing humanitarian aid in, and engaging in comprehensive negotiations for a ceasefire. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Ballistic Missile Strike on Ben Gurion Airport: Yemen's Operation Sparks Arab and Islamic Praise
Sana'a – SABA: The successive commendations from Arab factions and components regarding Yemen's heroic operation—targeting Ben Gurion Airport with a ballistic missile on Sunday—stem from the operation's significance and uniqueness. It has reignited hope for the nation's ability to achieve victory over the occupying enemy while delivering a resolute stance in deterring the aggressor and supporting Gaza's oppressed people amid their unprecedented tragedy, unfolding daily under shameful Arab and international silence. Several Arab factions praised Yemen's missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Jaffa, hailing it as a qualitative heroic operation and a major victory that shattered the myth of the "invincible" Israeli army. They described this achievement as a source of pride and a testament to national dignity, emphasizing its role in backing the Palestinian people's just cause through divine will. Reactions poured in, viewing this victory as the fruit of the Yemeni people's sacrifices, the wisdom of their leadership, and the bravery of their armed forces. This triumph further exposes American failure to halt Yemen's support for Gaza and opens a door of hope for the nation, proving that victory over the Zionist entity is not impossible. Steadfast Stance Hezbollah blessed the "qualitative operation by the Yemeni Armed Forces, which targeted Ben Gurion Airport in the heart of the temporary Zionist entity, breaching all Zionist and American defense systems with precise accuracy, crushing the entity's arrogance." In a statement, Hezbollah declared: - "This heroic strike reaffirms the failure of the American-British aggression on Yemen and their inability to break the Yemeni people's iron will." - "Yemen's honorable stance in supporting Gaza and confronting Zionist genocide is a source of pride for all free people and a rebuke to Arab and Islamic nations." - "This stance obliges everyone to mobilize all capabilities in support of Gaza." Palestinian Resistance Movements Hail Yemen's Heroism - Islamic Jihad praised the "qualitative missile strike," stating: "We salute Yemen's courage and sacrifices in standing with Gaza despite enduring brutal aggression." - Hamas blessed the "blessed strikes deep in the Zionist entity," calling the attack on Ben Gurion Airport a "firm commitment to Palestine" and proof of Yemen's resilience against U.S.-Zionist aggression. Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, praised the Yemeni missile. He stated: 'Glory to Yemen, twin of Palestine, as it continues to challenge the most tyrannical powers and refuses submission or defeat despite the aggression it faces. It escalates its attacks on the heart of the illegitimate Zionist entity, surpassing the most advanced defense systems in the world and striking its targets with precision.' He added: 'May God guide your strikes, bless your jihad, and accept your sacrifices. You are of us, and we are of you.' A Significant Development The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine also described the Yemeni ballistic strike deep into the Zionist entity as 'a highly significant qualitative development' in response to the ongoing Zionist-American aggression on Gaza and Yemen. It affirmed that 'this operation delivers a strong blow to the occupation, revealing the fragility of its air defenses, including the advanced Arrow 3 and THAAD systems.' It stressed that 'there is no safe place for the enemy, not even in its most fortified and sensitive facilities.' The Front added that 'the continued launch of missiles and drones from Yemen toward the heart of the entity, despite the American and British military escalation, reflects the failure of this aggression to diminish Yemen's combat capabilities. It confirms that Sana'a's will to confront has not weakened, but has grown stronger.' It considered the strike, which coincided with a special operation by the Palestinian resistance in Rafah, 'a real embodiment of the unity of the battlefield, blood, and destiny between Gaza and Sana'a against the Zionist-imperialist project targeting the peoples of the entire region.' A Message of Fire and Steel The Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, also praised the ballistic missile attack carried out by the Yemeni Armed Forces, targeting Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Palestine. Spokesman 'Abu Jamal' said in a statement: 'Yemen today sends a message of fire and steel to the Zionist enemy, in support of our steadfast Palestinian people and their resistance, and in response to the ongoing crimes against our people in Gaza and across Palestine.' He viewed the strike as 'a page of honor in Yemen's glorious history, exposing the failure of the enemy's security systems and its regional allies.' He emphasized that Yemen, 'despite the American-British-Israeli bombardment and targeting, proves that the only option for the nation's peoples is resistance and steadfastness.' Support from Other Movements The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement also praised the strike by the Yemeni Armed Forces, describing it as 'a qualitative strike' that exposed the failure of air defense systems and confirmed the failure of the ongoing international aggression on Yemen. The movement said the strike reflects Yemen's firm and genuine position on the Palestinian cause and represents a natural extension of its continuous support for Gaza amid ongoing massacres and an Arab-Islamic silence and complicity. It added: 'Yemen's response is a slap to American and Zionist arrogance and proves once again that the will of free peoples can break the equations of dominance and global conspiracy.' The Mujahideen Movement called on Arab and Islamic peoples to break their silence and helplessness and follow Yemen's path in supporting Palestine and defending the nation's sanctities and the innocent blood shed daily in Gaza. Enemy's Failure The Palestinian Revolutionary Alternative Path Movement also congratulated this 'heroic operation,' asserting that the hypersonic missile strike on the Zionist airport hit the entity's primary strategic site — a highly sensitive area the enemy considers a fortified citadel. It said the strike disoriented the enemy and marked yet another failure to deter Yemen or protect its racist society. According to the movement, this blessed operation will have economic, political, security, and psychological effects on the reality of the entity and the government of criminal fascist Netanyahu. It could accelerate the end of the aggression and the total siege on Gaza. The operation also disrupted American calculations in the region, especially amid what it called 'Iranian-American negotiations,' recalling Trump's past threats to Yemen and Iran that ultimately failed. The statement emphasized the independence of Yemeni decision-making and the readiness of Yemen's revolutionary forces to go further than the enemy expects. 'But God Threw' The Islamic Tawhid Movement in Lebanon expressed 'pride and honor in our blessed Yemen,' highlighting the dignity reached by loyal Arab Muslims who declared war and enmity against Zionists and Americans, in defense of the oppressed in Lebanon and Palestine, and the sanctities of Arabs and Muslims. Their statement read: 'As if the holy verse refers to Yemen and its people: 'You did not throw when you threw, but God threw.' The victorious Yemeni missiles — not least the one that fell into the heart of Ben Gurion Airport — were a divine strike, guided by heaven, defeating the West's technological might and the failure of the world's most advanced American air defense systems.' The movement congratulated the people of Gaza, who celebrated and rejoiced to the rhythm of Yemen's missiles — a balm for grieving hearts and a comfort to the families of victims and martyrs. A Historic Stance The Islamic Action Front in Lebanon also praised Yemen's targeting of Ben Gurion Airport. In its statement, the Front saluted 'the brave men of Yemen and the heroic Ansar Allah, who shut down straits and seas to enemy ships and deprived it of trade, weapons, and resources aiding in genocide against our people in Gaza.' It highlighted Yemen's historical and pan-Islamic stance in supporting Gaza. It said the missile strike struck down the arrogance and pride of the bloodthirsty Zionist criminal enemy, forced about 3 million settlers into shelters, and shut down the airport to global air traffic. Most importantly, the Front emphasized, was the failure of the world's top missile defense systems — including the THAAD system — to intercept the large Yemeni ballistic missile, which hit the core of the enemy's psyche and myth. Yemeni Commandos In Oman, the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al-Khalili, praised the Yemeni operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport with a ballistic missile. In a post on X, he said: 'We salute the heroic Yemeni commandos who stood for truth and justice. May God grant them success for this great achievement in targeting the enemy's key center.' He added: 'May they continue with God's guidance and aid. God is sufficient for us all.' An Exceptional Event Palestinian military analyst Ahmad Abdul Rahman described the missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport as 'an exceptional event' in terms of timing, location, and impact. He told Shehab Agency that the missile carried a warhead weighing at least half a ton, based on the 25-meter-wide crater it created. He said this missile differs from previous ones in terms of size and destructive power. He emphasized that the missile bypassed two of the most advanced Israeli and American defense systems, landing with full impact on the airport — an admitted failure by Israeli sources. He noted that Ben Gurion Airport is Israel's most vital airport, serving around 4 million visitors annually and functioning as a major economic artery. He concluded that this was not just a physical strike, but a deeply symbolic message: despite massive military support, Israel cannot protect its most critical infrastructure from missiles launched over 2,000 kilometers away. In Summary: This success represents an achievement for all Yemenis, regardless of political or regional affiliations. It serves as a path toward national unity, encouraging all segments of Yemeni society to set aside their differences and unite in defense of Palestine — 'the central cause of the nation' — and their homeland. This victory will also fuel further resilience in the face of ongoing aggression. E. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
CNA
03-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Hamas to release some foreign captives in coming days
CAIRO: Hamas has told mediators it will release a number of foreign captives in the coming days, Abu Ubaida, the spokesman of the group's armed wing, al-Qassam Brigades, said in a video on its Telegram account on Tuesday (May 3). The Brigades spokesman did not give more details on the number of captives or their nationalities. He also said his group clashed with the Israeli army on three fronts and was able to "kill and injure a number of Israeli soldiers" as well as destroy 22 military vehicles. The unit's navy also used an underwater missile called 'Aasif' for the first time in the conflict, Abu Ubaida said. Reuters was not able to independently verify the claims. The Israel Defence Forces said it was unaware of reports of the attacks by Hamas. Abu Ubaida also denied that a hostage freed by Israel had been in Hamas' hands, saying a number of captives were being held by other groups and individuals in the Gaza Strip. The statement was an apparent reference to Ori Megidish, an Israeli soldier who the military said on Monday was freed in the Gaza Strip during a ground operation.
