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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli airstrike kills 4 in Lebanon; U.N. demands answers over Gaza aid workers found in mass grave
An Israeli airstrike killed four people in Beirut early Tuesday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said, rocking an already shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The operation marks the latest threat to a fragile four-month truce during which both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of violating its terms, and came the day after United Nations officials demanded 'answers and justice' over the discovery of the bodies of 15 aid workers found in a mass grave in the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet — Israel's internal security agency — and its Mossad intelligence agency, said the strike on the southern Beirut suburb and Hezbollah stronghold of Dahiyeh had killed Hassan Ali Badir, who they said was a Hezbollah militant and member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard who had recently assisted Hamas. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told a press briefing Tuesday that Badir was a 'ticking bomb' for an attack in the immediate future, adding that Israel expected the Lebanese government to act against any terrorists operating within its territory. While Hezbollah did not confirm whether Badir had been killed, Ibrahim Al-Moussawi, one of the group's members of Lebanon's Parliament, condemned the operation that left seven people injured and said it violated international laws. 'What happened was a major aggression that took the situation to a completely new phase,' Al-Moussawi told NBC News. 'We hold the international community and the United States responsible for this crime.' Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also criticized the bombardment, saying in a post on X on Tuesday that Israel's growing aggression in Lebanon had prompted the country to seek support from its international allies. Israel did not issue any evacuation warnings for the area ahead of the strike, while the State Department said in a statement Tuesday that hostilities had resumed 'because terrorists launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon,' Reuters reported. Israel and Hezbollah's yearlong conflict was paused in November by a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which required both Israeli troops and the Iran-backed militant group to vacate southern Lebanon while Lebanese troops were deployed to the area. Both sides have accused each other of violating those terms after Israel delayed its withdrawal in January and said it had intercepted rockets fired from Lebanon in March, for which Hezbollah denies responsibility. The current conflict between Israel and Lebanon erupted after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in solidarity with its ally Hamas, following the Hamas-led terrorist attacks of Oct. 7 2023, in which 1,200 people were killed and around 250 others were taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. Since then, Israel's ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed more than 50,000 people, including thousands of children, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave run by the militant group. The ministry said Tuesday that Israeli forces had killed 42 people in the past 24 hours, with many victims still trapped under rubble. That figure has continued to climb since Israel's military shattered a two-month-old ceasefire last month, with its assault on the enclave having since intensified with the stated aim of eliminating Hamas to prevent a repeat of the Oct. 7 attacks. On Monday, U.N. officials demanded 'answers and justice' from Israel after the bodies of 15 aid workers were found buried in a mass grave in the southern Gaza Strip. The humanitarian workers, who worked for the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense and the U.N., had been killed and buried in the sand near 'wrecked & well-marked vehicles' while trying to save lives, U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher said in a post on X on Monday. The bodies included eight of the nine aid workers who had gone missing when tending to the injured in Rafah on March 23, with one worker still unaccounted for, the Red Cross and the Palestinian Red Crescent said in a statement Monday. They added that the bodies of six civil defense members and one U.N. employee had also been recovered. Israel's military has not yet commented on why the bodies were buried beneath the sand or why the vehicles were found crushed. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian Refugees, said the discarded bodies had amounted to "a profound violation of human dignity' in a post on X om Monday. The incident has brought the death toll of aid workers in Gaza to 408, he added. This article was originally published on
NBC News
01-04-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Israeli airstrike kills 4 in Lebanon; U.N. demands answers over Gaza aid workers found in mass grave
An Israeli airstrike killed four people in Beirut early Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, rocking an already shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The operation marks the latest threat to a fragile four-month truce during which both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of violating terms, and came the day after United Nations officials demanded 'answers and justice' over the discovery of the bodies of 15 aid workers found in a mass grave in Gaza. In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet — Israel's internal security agency — and its Mossad intelligence agency, said the strike on the southern Beirut suburb and Hezbollah stronghold of Dahiyeh had killed Hassan Ali Badir, who it said was a Hezbollah militant and member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who had recently assisted Hamas. While Hezbollah did not confirm whether Badir had been killled, Ibrahim Al-Moussawi, one of the group's members of Lebanon's parliament, condemned the operation that left seven people injured and said it violated international laws. 'What happened was a major aggression that took the situation to a completely new phase,' Al-Moussawi told NBC News. 'We hold the international community and the United States responsible for this crime.' Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun also criticized the bombardment, saying in a post on X Tuesday that Israel's growing aggression in Lebanon had prompted the country to seek support from its international allies. Israel did not issue any evacuation warnings for the area ahead of the strike, while the U.S. State Department said in a statement Tuesday that hostilities had resumed 'because terrorists launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon,' Reuters reported.
Mid East Info
21-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Supreme Legislation Committee organises ‘SLC Innovates' to foster a culture of innovation and anticipate the future legislative ecosystem
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) organised the 'SLC Innovates' event on February 19 and 20, reflecting its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and establishing an advanced, future-ready legislative ecosystem capable of effectively addressing today's challenges while also anticipating and adapting to future developments. Over two days, the event featured engaging presentations and discussions on anticipating future trends and enhancing legislative preparedness. It highlighted the importance of a culture of innovation, proactive approaches, and creative thinking for developing the legislative process. The event also included sessions dedicated to promoting knowledge and expertise exchanges and exploring methodologies for harnessing innovation to improve institutional effectiveness. H.E. Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, emphasised that innovation is the cornerstone of SLC's institutional framework and the driving force behind the advancement of legislative processes. Al Muhairi underscored the pivotal role of innovation in ensuring that legislation remains aligned with rapid developments across diverse sectors to support the UAE national strategies and ambitious visions aimed at shaping a brighter future of progress and prosperity. Al Muhairi highlighted that 'SLC Innovates' reflects the Committee's continued commitment to encouraging its team members to embrace innovation as a core principle in their daily tasks. The event also contributes to promoting initiative-taking and collaboration, while also recognising employees' contributions towards achieving the SLC's vision of leading the legislation-making industry to meet the Emirate's orientations and future needs. Day one of the event featured activities that underscored the significance of forward-thinking in developing legislation and enhancing its efficiency and flexibility. In collaboration with 01GOV, SLC organised the 'Future Government Game' activities, designed to inspire creative thinking and teamwork, explore the concept of zero bureaucracy, and discuss ways to anticipate and prepare future government challenges through sustainable and smart methodologies. On day two, a group of SLC's innovators led a session where they shared their experiences and success stories. They discussed their innovative initiatives including: developing the Dubai Legislative Platform, establishing standards for innovative legislative provisions, and applying the 'Butterfly Theory' to assess the impact of legislation. The session also featured discussions on strategies to foster a culture of innovation within government entities, redefine legislative practices, and explore innovative ideas, while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences. At the conclusion of the event, the winners of the 'Badir' initiative—a points-based system designed to encourage proactivity among the SLC General Secretariat's employees and recognize their contributions—were honoured.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Supreme Legislation Committee organises ‘SLC Innovates'
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) organised the 'SLC Innovates' event on February 19 and 20, reflecting its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and establishing an advanced, future-ready legislative ecosystem capable of effectively addressing today's challenges while also anticipating and adapting to future developments. Over two days, the event featured engaging presentations and discussions on anticipating future trends and enhancing legislative preparedness. It highlighted the importance of a culture of innovation, proactive approaches, and creative thinking for developing the legislative process. The event also included sessions dedicated to promoting knowledge and expertise exchanges and exploring methodologies for harnessing innovation to improve institutional effectiveness. H.E. Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, emphasised that innovation is the cornerstone of SLC's institutional framework and the driving force behind the advancement of legislative processes. Al Muhairi underscored the pivotal role of innovation in ensuring that legislation remains aligned with rapid developments across diverse sectors to support the UAE national strategies and ambitious visions aimed at shaping a brighter future of progress and prosperity. Al Muhairi highlighted that 'SLC Innovates' reflects the Committee's continued commitment to encouraging its team members to embrace innovation as a core principle in their daily tasks. The event also contributes to promoting initiative-taking and collaboration, while also recognising employees' contributions towards achieving the SLC's vision of leading the legislation-making industry to meet the Emirate's orientations and future needs. Day one of the event featured activities that underscored the significance of forward-thinking in developing legislation and enhancing its efficiency and flexibility. In collaboration with 01GOV, SLC organised the 'Future Government Game' activities, designed to inspire creative thinking and teamwork, explore the concept of zero bureaucracy, and discuss ways to anticipate and prepare future government challenges through sustainable and smart methodologies. On day two, a group of SLC's innovators led a session where they shared their experiences and success stories. They discussed their innovative initiatives including: developing the Dubai Legislative Platform, establishing standards for innovative legislative provisions, and applying the 'Butterfly Theory' to assess the impact of legislation. The session also featured discussions on strategies to foster a culture of innovation within government entities, redefine legislative practices, and explore innovative ideas, while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences. At the conclusion of the event, the winners of the "Badir" initiative—a points-based system designed to encourage proactivity among the SLC General Secretariat's employees and recognize their contributions—were honoured. -Ends-
