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Khaberni
24-05-2025
- Business
- Khaberni
Amman Chamber of Commerce follows up on the ASL BAUHINIA ship fire and appoints an international law firm
Khaberni -The Amman Chamber of Commerce confirmed on Saturday that it has paid great attention to the ASL BAUHINIA ship fire incident since its occurrence, and has been keen on monitoring its effects on Jordanian traders and safeguarding their rights. The Vice President of the Chamber, Nabil Al-Khatib, said in a statement that the Chamber began a precise and direct follow-up of the case details and was keen on tracking the ship's route and determining the port it docked at, aiming to gather accurate and comprehensive information about the incident. Al-Khatib added that the Chamber held a series of meetings with the affected traders and responded quickly to the incident's repercussions, indicating that the Chamber formed a joint committee with the victims to follow up on this file from all aspects, ensuring the correct legal course that guarantees the recovery of the affected traders' rights. He explained that the Chamber chose an international law firm to handle the legal aspects of the case, in cooperation with international law offices specialized in maritime affairs, noting that the Chamber coordinated a meeting between the affected traders and representatives of the law firm to discuss a clear roadmap for litigation procedures, power of attorney mechanisms, and the legal steps to be followed. Al-Khatib pointed out that the affected traders also formally appointed the international law firm after being briefed in detail by representatives of the firm about the nature of the lawsuit, its procedures, and the expected legal outcomes, emphasizing that the Chamber places the fair cases of traders at the core of its priorities, and is committed to following them with full responsibility and seriousness, stemming from its national and institutional role in supporting the commercial sector and protecting the interests of its members. The international law firm clarified during the meeting that the office will manage the litigation file before the specialized international judicial authorities, according to a comprehensive legal strategy that considers the nature of maritime cases and their complexities, confirming that the office has extensive experience in such cases, and a wide network of partnerships with maritime law offices around the world. They indicated that they will commence work immediately upon completing the official power of attorney procedures, affirming their commitment to providing periodic reports on the progress of the case, and ensuring the highest levels of transparency in the legal proceedings. The ship was en route from the United Arab Emirates to Aqaba last January when a fire broke out on its deck, carrying containers owned by several international shipping lines.
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Advertiser
Israel allows trucks into Gaza, but supplies still low
The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent says its operations in Gaza may stop within days in the absence of fresh supplies and its ambulance fleet was running at only one-third of capacity due to fuel shortages. Flour and other aid began reaching some of Gaza's most vulnerable areas on Thursday after Israel let some trucks through, but nowhere near enough to make up for shortages caused by an 11-week Israeli blockade, Palestinian officials said. Israel said it let in 100 trucks carrying baby food and medical equipment on Wednesday, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the blockade under mounting international pressure amid warnings of starvation in Gaza. Asked how long his organisation could continue operating in Gaza, Palestine Red Crescent Society President Younis Al-Khatib told reporters in Geneva: "It's a matter of time. It could be days. "We are running out of fuel. The capacity of ambulances we work with now is one third," he added, saying its gasoline-powered ambulances had already halted but it had some that were running on solar power provided by the United Nations. The PRCS is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and provides medical care in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Al-Khatib criticised the small amount of aid Israel has allowed into Gaza so far, warning of the risk of mob attacks. "I think that is an invitation for killing. These people are starving," he said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late on Thursday the construction of a "distribution zone" would be completed in the coming days with US companies distributing food in areas controlled by the Israeli military. "Ultimately, we intend to have large safe zones in the south of Gaza. The Palestinian population will move there for their own safety while we conduct combat in other zones, and receive humanitarian aid there without Hamas interference," he said in a video statement released by his office. Israel imposed the blockade on all supplies in March, saying Hamas was seizing deliveries for its fighters - a charge the group denies. The United Nations has said one quarter of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people are at risk of famine. The Palestinian health minister said 29 children and elderly people had died from starvation-related reasons in the enclave in recent days and many thousands more were at risk. Israel has repeatedly defended its controls on aid in the Gaza Strip, saying reports from aid groups of famine-like conditions were exaggerated and denying accusations of causing starvation. On Wednesday night, boys and young men gathered after one vehicle arrived in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis but kept back as men, some holding guns, watched over the unloading of sacks. The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had got one truck of medical supplies through to replenish its field hospital in Rafah but more was needed. Israel has stepped up its military operation in the Gaza Strip since early May, saying it is seeking to eliminate Hamas' military and governing capabilities and bring back remaining hostages seized in October 2023. Israel launched its campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed 1200 people by Israeli tallies and resulted in 251 hostages being abducted. The campaign has since killed more than 53,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and devastated the coastal strip, where aid groups say signs of severe malnutrition are widespread. The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent says its operations in Gaza may stop within days in the absence of fresh supplies and its ambulance fleet was running at only one-third of capacity due to fuel shortages. Flour and other aid began reaching some of Gaza's most vulnerable areas on Thursday after Israel let some trucks through, but nowhere near enough to make up for shortages caused by an 11-week Israeli blockade, Palestinian officials said. Israel said it let in 100 trucks carrying baby food and medical equipment on Wednesday, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the blockade under mounting international pressure amid warnings of starvation in Gaza. Asked how long his organisation could continue operating in Gaza, Palestine Red Crescent Society President Younis Al-Khatib told reporters in Geneva: "It's a matter of time. It could be days. "We are running out of fuel. The capacity of ambulances we work with now is one third," he added, saying its gasoline-powered ambulances had already halted but it had some that were running on solar power provided by the United Nations. The PRCS is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and provides medical care in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Al-Khatib criticised the small amount of aid Israel has allowed into Gaza so far, warning of the risk of mob attacks. "I think that is an invitation for killing. These people are starving," he said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late on Thursday the construction of a "distribution zone" would be completed in the coming days with US companies distributing food in areas controlled by the Israeli military. "Ultimately, we intend to have large safe zones in the south of Gaza. The Palestinian population will move there for their own safety while we conduct combat in other zones, and receive humanitarian aid there without Hamas interference," he said in a video statement released by his office. Israel imposed the blockade on all supplies in March, saying Hamas was seizing deliveries for its fighters - a charge the group denies. The United Nations has said one quarter of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people are at risk of famine. The Palestinian health minister said 29 children and elderly people had died from starvation-related reasons in the enclave in recent days and many thousands more were at risk. Israel has repeatedly defended its controls on aid in the Gaza Strip, saying reports from aid groups of famine-like conditions were exaggerated and denying accusations of causing starvation. On Wednesday night, boys and young men gathered after one vehicle arrived in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis but kept back as men, some holding guns, watched over the unloading of sacks. The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had got one truck of medical supplies through to replenish its field hospital in Rafah but more was needed. Israel has stepped up its military operation in the Gaza Strip since early May, saying it is seeking to eliminate Hamas' military and governing capabilities and bring back remaining hostages seized in October 2023. Israel launched its campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed 1200 people by Israeli tallies and resulted in 251 hostages being abducted. The campaign has since killed more than 53,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and devastated the coastal strip, where aid groups say signs of severe malnutrition are widespread. The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent says its operations in Gaza may stop within days in the absence of fresh supplies and its ambulance fleet was running at only one-third of capacity due to fuel shortages. Flour and other aid began reaching some of Gaza's most vulnerable areas on Thursday after Israel let some trucks through, but nowhere near enough to make up for shortages caused by an 11-week Israeli blockade, Palestinian officials said. Israel said it let in 100 trucks carrying baby food and medical equipment on Wednesday, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the blockade under mounting international pressure amid warnings of starvation in Gaza. Asked how long his organisation could continue operating in Gaza, Palestine Red Crescent Society President Younis Al-Khatib told reporters in Geneva: "It's a matter of time. It could be days. "We are running out of fuel. The capacity of ambulances we work with now is one third," he added, saying its gasoline-powered ambulances had already halted but it had some that were running on solar power provided by the United Nations. The PRCS is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and provides medical care in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Al-Khatib criticised the small amount of aid Israel has allowed into Gaza so far, warning of the risk of mob attacks. "I think that is an invitation for killing. These people are starving," he said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late on Thursday the construction of a "distribution zone" would be completed in the coming days with US companies distributing food in areas controlled by the Israeli military. "Ultimately, we intend to have large safe zones in the south of Gaza. The Palestinian population will move there for their own safety while we conduct combat in other zones, and receive humanitarian aid there without Hamas interference," he said in a video statement released by his office. Israel imposed the blockade on all supplies in March, saying Hamas was seizing deliveries for its fighters - a charge the group denies. The United Nations has said one quarter of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people are at risk of famine. The Palestinian health minister said 29 children and elderly people had died from starvation-related reasons in the enclave in recent days and many thousands more were at risk. Israel has repeatedly defended its controls on aid in the Gaza Strip, saying reports from aid groups of famine-like conditions were exaggerated and denying accusations of causing starvation. On Wednesday night, boys and young men gathered after one vehicle arrived in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis but kept back as men, some holding guns, watched over the unloading of sacks. The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had got one truck of medical supplies through to replenish its field hospital in Rafah but more was needed. Israel has stepped up its military operation in the Gaza Strip since early May, saying it is seeking to eliminate Hamas' military and governing capabilities and bring back remaining hostages seized in October 2023. Israel launched its campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed 1200 people by Israeli tallies and resulted in 251 hostages being abducted. The campaign has since killed more than 53,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and devastated the coastal strip, where aid groups say signs of severe malnutrition are widespread. The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent says its operations in Gaza may stop within days in the absence of fresh supplies and its ambulance fleet was running at only one-third of capacity due to fuel shortages. Flour and other aid began reaching some of Gaza's most vulnerable areas on Thursday after Israel let some trucks through, but nowhere near enough to make up for shortages caused by an 11-week Israeli blockade, Palestinian officials said. Israel said it let in 100 trucks carrying baby food and medical equipment on Wednesday, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the blockade under mounting international pressure amid warnings of starvation in Gaza. Asked how long his organisation could continue operating in Gaza, Palestine Red Crescent Society President Younis Al-Khatib told reporters in Geneva: "It's a matter of time. It could be days. "We are running out of fuel. The capacity of ambulances we work with now is one third," he added, saying its gasoline-powered ambulances had already halted but it had some that were running on solar power provided by the United Nations. The PRCS is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and provides medical care in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Al-Khatib criticised the small amount of aid Israel has allowed into Gaza so far, warning of the risk of mob attacks. "I think that is an invitation for killing. These people are starving," he said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late on Thursday the construction of a "distribution zone" would be completed in the coming days with US companies distributing food in areas controlled by the Israeli military. "Ultimately, we intend to have large safe zones in the south of Gaza. The Palestinian population will move there for their own safety while we conduct combat in other zones, and receive humanitarian aid there without Hamas interference," he said in a video statement released by his office. Israel imposed the blockade on all supplies in March, saying Hamas was seizing deliveries for its fighters - a charge the group denies. The United Nations has said one quarter of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people are at risk of famine. The Palestinian health minister said 29 children and elderly people had died from starvation-related reasons in the enclave in recent days and many thousands more were at risk. Israel has repeatedly defended its controls on aid in the Gaza Strip, saying reports from aid groups of famine-like conditions were exaggerated and denying accusations of causing starvation. On Wednesday night, boys and young men gathered after one vehicle arrived in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis but kept back as men, some holding guns, watched over the unloading of sacks. The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had got one truck of medical supplies through to replenish its field hospital in Rafah but more was needed. Israel has stepped up its military operation in the Gaza Strip since early May, saying it is seeking to eliminate Hamas' military and governing capabilities and bring back remaining hostages seized in October 2023. Israel launched its campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed 1200 people by Israeli tallies and resulted in 251 hostages being abducted. The campaign has since killed more than 53,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, and devastated the coastal strip, where aid groups say signs of severe malnutrition are widespread.
DW
22-05-2025
- Health
- DW
Some aid reaches Gaza as Israeli lets some trucks through – DW – 05/22/2025
Aid deliveries to Gaza have resumed, but they are failing to reach civilians, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The stalled relief effort has sparked fears of looting and a deepening crisis. The Palestinian Red Crescent on Thursday warned that aid trucks allowed into Gaza this week have not yet reached civilians and that the limited number of deliveries risks fueling chaos and violence. Israel announced this week it would begin allowing aid into the Palestinian territory after a nearly three-month blockade of food and supplies. However, the UN has expressed frustration with the scale and pace of deliveries as most trucks stuck are at the border crossing or awaiting Israeli permission to distribute supplies. UN agencies and aid groups have been struggling to retrieve and distribute the aid, blaming complicated Israeli military procedures and the breakdown of law and order inside the territory. A UN spokesperson said about 90 trucks of aid were transported to multiple destinations within Gaza on Wednesday, and the World Food Program reported that a "handful of bakeries" in southern and central Gaza had resumed bread production. What is happening with Gaza aid deliveries? "I can prove that nobody has received [aid]. No civilian has received anything yet," said Younis Al-Khatib, President of the Palestine Red Crescent Society. "In fact, most of these trucks are still in Karem Shalom at the border, inspected, but not into Gaza." Al-Khatib described the modest aid shipments as an "invitation for killing," citing fears of mobbing, looting, and unrest as desperate residents await food and medical supplies. The warning follows reports that about 90 trucks' worth of humanitarian aid have been collected by agencies out of nearly 200 that entered Gaza in recent days, but distribution remains stalled due to insecurity and logistical hurdles. Meanwhile, Palestinian health authorities say starvation-related deaths have begun to rise, with at least 29 children and elderly individuals reported dead in recent days. Aid officials continue to stress that current deliveries are far below what is needed to prevent further humanitarian catastrophe. Hopes of limited aid on the way Palestinian officials said flour and other food aid would start to reach some of Gaza's most vulnerable people on Thursday, but they added this would be nowhere near enough to compensate for shortages caused by an 11-week blockade. "Some bakeries will begin receiving flour to produce bread, and we expect the distribution of bread to begin later today," Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza, told the Reuters news agency on Thursday. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Thursday, citing the International Committee of the Red Cross, that Gazans began receiving items such as flour and baby food and that a field hospital has received medical equipment. "In close touch with team in Gaza. Today will be crucial. Truckloads of lifesaving aid finally on move again," UN aid chief Tom Fletcher posted on X. "I'm in awe of [the] courage of our humanitarians," he added. "They continue to face huge challenges getting goods out of the crossing to where it is needed. Vital, lifesaving work." Israel's three-stage aid plan faces criticism Facing global pressure to ease the blockade and end fighting in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is open to a "temporary ceasefire" but emphasized that the military aims to bring all of Gaza under Israeli control. Israel has said the blockade was necessary because the Islamist militant group Hamas diverts humanitarian aid. Israeli officials have also said they plan to implement a new aid distribution system within days. Initially, Israel says it will permit basic food supplies into the coastal enclave to avert a humanitarian crisis. The second phase would involve opening food distribution points by US companies. Israel faces criticism over Gaza aid plan To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In the final step, a "sterile zone" free from Hamas in the south of Gaza would be created to facilitate humanitarian assistance for displaced Palestinians. In an address on Thursday, Netanyahu said construction of the first humanitarian aid distribution zones in Gaza would be complete in the coming days. UN agencies and aid groups have been warning that the proposed system would not meet growing humanitarian needs and could force large numbers of people to relocate to reach aid sites. They said the plan violates humanitarian principles by requiring people to move to access aid, rather than delivering assistance based on need where they currently live. Edited by: Sean Sinico
DW
22-05-2025
- General
- DW
Red Crescent warns Gaza aid still undelivered – DW – 05/22/2025
Aid deliveries to Gaza have resumed, but they are failing to reach civilians, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The stalled relief effort has sparked fears of looting and a deepening crisis. The Palestinian Red Crescent on Thursday warned that aid trucks allowed into Gaza this week have not yet reached civilians and that the limited number of deliveries risks fueling chaos and violence. Israel announced this week it would begin allowing aid into the Palestinian territory after a nearly three-month blockade of food and supplies. However, the UN has expressed frustration with the scale and pace of deliveries as most trucks stuck are at the border crossing or awaiting Israeli permission to distribute supplies. UN agencies and aid groups have been struggling to retrieve and distribute the aid, blaming complicated Israeli military procedures and the breakdown of law and order inside the territory. What is happening with Gaza aid deliveries? "I can prove that nobody has received [aid]. No civilian has received anything yet," said Younis Al-Khatib, President of the Palestine Red Crescent Society. "In fact, most of these trucks are still in Karem Shalom at the border, inspected, but not into Gaza." Al-Khatib described the modest aid shipments as an "invitation for killing," citing fears of mobbing, looting, and unrest as desperate residents await food and medical supplies. The warning follows reports that about 90 trucks' worth of humanitarian aid have been collected by agencies out of nearly 200 that entered Gaza in recent days, but distribution remains stalled due to insecurity and logistical hurdles. Meanwhile, Palestinian health authorities say starvation-related deaths have begun to rise, with at least 29 children and elderly individuals reported dead in recent days. Aid officials continue to stress that current deliveries are far below what is needed to prevent further humanitarian catastrophe. Hopes of limited aid on the way Palestinian officials said flour and other food aid would start to reach some of Gaza's most vulnerable people on Thursday, but they added this would be nowhere near enough to compensate for shortages caused by an 11-week blockade. "Some bakeries will begin receiving flour to produce bread, and we expect the distribution of bread to begin later today," Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza, told the Reuters news agency on Thursday. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Thursday, citing the International Committee of the Red Cross, that Gazans began receiving items such as flour and baby food and that a field hospital has received medical equipment. "In close touch with team in Gaza. Today will be crucial. Truckloads of lifesaving aid finally on move again," UN aid chief Tom Fletcher posted on X. "I'm in awe of [the] courage of our humanitarians," he added. "They continue to face huge challenges getting goods out of the crossing to where it is needed. Vital, lifesaving work." Israel's three-stage aid plan faces criticism Facing global pressure to ease the blockade and end fighting in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is open to a "temporary ceasefire" but emphasized that the military aims to bring all of Gaza under Israeli control. Israel has said the blockade was necessary because the Islamist militant group Hamas diverts humanitarian aid. Israeli officials have also said they plan to implement a new aid distribution system within days. Initially, Israel says it will permit basic food supplies into the coastal enclave to avert a humanitarian crisis. The second phase would involve opening food distribution points by US companies. In the final step, a "sterile zone" free from Hamas in the south of Gaza would be created to facilitate humanitarian assistance for displaced Palestinians. UN agencies and aid groups have been warning that the proposed system would not meet growing humanitarian needs and could force large numbers of people to relocate to reach aid sites. They said the plan violates humanitarian principles by requiring people to move to access aid, rather than delivering assistance based on need where they currently live. Edited by: Sean Sinico
Arab Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi finalize preparations for Zain Premier League title decider
KUWAIT CITY, May 8: Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi will wrap up their preparations for the decisive clash scheduled for Sunday in the fifth and final round of the Zain Premier League championship group. Both sides are vying for the coveted league title. Kuwait Club currently leads the standings with 57 points and requires just one point to be crowned champion for the fourth consecutive year and the 20th time in its history. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi, sitting on 55 points, must secure a win to claim the title for the 18th time in club history. The two sides have faced off twice this season in the league — Kuwait Club won the first encounter 2-0, while the second ended in a goalless draw. The fourth round wrapped up with a single match between Salmiya and Fahaheel at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, ending in a 1-1 draw. Salmiya now holds fourth place with 32 points, just ahead of Fahaheel, which sits fifth with 31 points. In Sunday's final round, Salmiya will face Al-Tadamon (6th place, 20 points), while Fahaheel will go up against Al-Qadsiya, who have locked in third place with 38 points. Fahaheel's Syrian coach, Firas Al-Khatib, expressed disappointment over missed chances, stating, 'The waste of easy opportunities continues.' He commended his players for their determination and strong desire to clinch fourth place, emphasizing that the team still has a real chance to achieve that goal. Al-Khatib also praised Salmiya goalkeeper Yousef Al-Kandari for his exceptional performance. Tomorrow also marks the final round of the relegation group, with Khaitan and Yarmouk set to bid farewell to the Zain Premier League. The two sides will face off at 7:10 PM at Al-Sadalaqa and Al-Salam Stadiums. Meanwhile, Kazma (20 points) and Al-Nasr (18 points), both of whom have already secured their place in next season's Premier League, will clash at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium.
