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Leaders
14 hours ago
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Spain to Airdrop 12 Tons of Food into Gaza, Joining Regional Relief Effort
Spain announced on Monday it would airlift 12 tons of food into Gaza this week as the starvation crisis is worsening in the Palestinian enclave after 21 months of war, according to Al Arabiya. Gaza's Starvation Crisis Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of the outspoken critics of Israel's genocide in Gaza, told a news conference the aid delivery would take place from Jordan on Friday through Spanish air force planes. 'The famine in Gaza is a shame for all of humanity and stopping it, therefore, is a moral imperative,' Sanchez said. The Defense Ministry noted that the upcoming airdrops would be similar to another carried out in March 2024, when Spain airlifted 26 tons of food to Gaza. On Sunday, the Royal Jordanian Air Force and UAE Air Force C-130 aircraft successfully carried out three humanitarian airdrops full of food and basic necessities amid the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Dozens of Gazans including children have lost their souls due to malnutrition throughout the 21 months of war, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Spain Urges UN to Stop Cooperating with Israel In June, Sanchez called on the European Union to immediately suspend its cooperation deal with Israel. These remarks represent Sanchez's strongest condemnation to date after a lot of critical statements against Israel and its genocide in Gaza. The Spanish PM shed light on a recent human rights report by the EU's diplomatic service which tackled 'the catastrophic situation of genocide unfolding in Gaza.' Importantly, the report mentioned 'indications' that Israel was breaching its human rights obligations under the deal, which forms the basis for trade ties. Sanchez said it was 'more than obvious' that Israel was violating its obligations and that the bloc should suspend the cooperation deal 'immediately.' Furthermore, the report tackled Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid, the high number of civilian casualties, attacks on journalists and the massive displacement and destruction caused by the war. Sanchez added that 'it makes no sense' that the bloc has imposed 18 rounds of sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine but, 'in a double standard, is not even capable of suspending an association deal.' Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War in Gaza in 2023, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 59,000 Palestinians and wounded over 142,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Related Topics: UAE, Jordan Airlift Humanitarian Airdrops over Gaza amid Starvation Crisis Aid Trucks Start Entering Gaza from Egypt Amid Humanitarian Catastrophe Israel Announces 'Tactical Pauses' across 3 Parts in Gaza amid Starvation Crisis Short link : Post Views: 15
Ammon
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Government source: Jordanians do not receive orders from abroad
Ammon News - A Jordanian government source affirmed on Monday that the Jordanian people act independently and are not influenced by external directives or Palestinian factions. According to the unnamed source, cited by Al Arabiya, recent foreign calls are baseless, unjustified, and intended to provoke disorder. Jordan has not failed to support and assist the people of Palestine, the source added. He also stressed that Jordanians take orders from the state only and are keen on the security of their country.
Leaders
2 days ago
- Politics
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Palestinian Cause Ahead of Two-State Solution Conference
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized on Sunday that the upcoming high-level conference on the two-state solution in New York reflects Kingdom's firm stance on the Palestinian cause and its continuous efforts to maintain a just and comprehensive peace, according to Al Arabiya. Prince Faisal's remarks come as Saudi Arabia prepares to co-chair, alongside France, a conference this week in order to advance a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. 'We look forward to pushing towards the implementation of international…resolutions that call for the establishment of two states in which the Palestinians can enjoy their independent state, [contributing to] achieving peace and stability for the region, and advancing it towards development and prosperity,' the prince said. Set to take place at the UN headquarters in New York, the conference supports the efforts of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the two-state solution. This alliance represents a remarkable initiative launched by Prince Faisal in September 2024. In this context, he noted that the Kingdom is exerting all its efforts to establish a just peace in the Middle East region under the leadership of King Salman and the follow-up by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He also stated that Saudi Arabia is striving to 'put an end to the sufferings of Palestinians and to stop the circle of violence.' French President Emmanuel Macron has recently revealed his plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. In a response, the Kingdom has commended Macron's step, and the Saudi Foreign Ministry called the announcement 'historic' and urged other countries to follow suit. Related Topics: Israel Announces 'Tactical Pauses' across 3 Parts in Gaza amid Starvation Crisis Canada Condemns Israel over Gaza's 'Humanitarian Disaster' UK to Hold Urgent Talks with France, Germany over Gaza War Short link : Post Views: 8
Yemen Online
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Al Arabiya's Documentary Unveils Untold Story of Yemen's Former President Ali Abdullah Saleh
A gripping new documentary aired by Al Arabiya titled 'Ali Abdullah Saleh… The Final Battle' is shedding new light on the final chapter of Yemen's controversial former leader. Through exclusive interviews, rare footage, and compelling narrative, the film reconstructs the final days leading up to Saleh's death in December 2017. The centerpiece of the documentary is a powerful testimony by Medyen Saleh, son of the late president, who offered a firsthand account of his father's last moments. Contrary to widely circulated reports by Houthi sources, Medyen claims that Saleh was not killed inside his home but in a premeditated ambush outside it—a revelation that challenges the long-standing narrative. The film chronicles Saleh's complex political alliances, notably his strategic—but ultimately doomed—collaboration with the Houthi movement. As tensions escalated, the alliance fractured, resulting in a deadly power struggle in the streets of Sana'a. Al Arabiya's investigative team spent months collecting interviews from members of Saleh's personal guard and political aides to piece together the fragmented truths behind his final stand. The documentary also delves into the deeper question of betrayal, hinting at internal divisions and intelligence leaks that may have compromised Saleh's plans for a comeback.
Leaders
3 days ago
- Politics
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Italian PM Calls Recognizing Palestinian State Before its Establishment ‘Counterproductive'
After the French President's surprise plan of recognizing the Palestinian state in September, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that the recognition of the state before its establishment could be 'counterproductive'. Italy Prioritizes Establishing Palestinian State Meloni said that she supported the Palestinian state, but she is not in favor of recognizing it prior to establishing it, according to Al Arabiya. 'If something that doesn't exist is recognized on paper, the problem could appear to be solved when it isn't,' she told Italian daily La Repubblica. Meloni's remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced his plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. On Friday, Italian Foreign Minister revealed that recognizing a Palestinian state must align with recognition of Israel by the new Palestinian entity. UK Faces Mounting Pressure to Declare Recognition Meanwhile, the British PM has been facing mounting pressure to officially recognize Palestinian statehood, both from opposition lawmakers and from members of his own Labour Party government. On Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held an 'emergency call' with France and Germany to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The joint statement, issued after a call between Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urged for an immediate ceasefire and said that 'withholding essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable.' Crucially, approximately 60 British Labour MPs have recently urged the UK government to immediately recognize the Palestinian state and halt what they labeled as 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, according to The Guardian. Germany Takes Different Path On the contrary, Germany is not planning to recognize the Palestinian state in the short term, according to Reuters. A German government spokesperson said on Friday that his country's top priority now is to make 'long-overdue progress' towards a two-state solution. Germany's position on Israel in the context of the Gaza war is deeply shaped by its sense of special responsibility to atone for the Holocaust, during which six million European Jews were killed under Hitler's regime between 1933 and 1945. Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War in Gaza in 2023, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 57,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 137,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Related Topics: UK, France, Germany Urge Israel to End Gaza's Humanitarian Catastrophe Gaza Talks at Crossroads: US Pulls Negotiators as Mediators Report Progress UK to Hold Urgent Talks with France, Germany over Gaza War Short link : Post Views: 3
