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Al Jazeera
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
LIVE: Israel kills 37 in Gaza, 6 in Syria; US continues bombing Yemen
Update: Date: 9m ago (00:15 GMT) Title: Hamas says it wants to stop the war Content: Husam Badran, a member of Hamas's political bureau, says that the group is 'keen to stop the war and the bloodshed'. In a statement on Telegram, Badran said Israel 'did not respect' the ceasefire agreement and instead 'continued its war and aggression'. He added that 'Netanyahu refuses to negotiate' and criticised the US, saying that 'the American side is not a mediator, but biased and supportive of the [Israeli] occupation'. Update: Date: 14m ago (00:10 GMT) Title: Israeli forces bomb northern Gaza, killing 3 Content: Our correspondent in Gaza is reporting that an Israeli warplane has bombed a house in Jabalia. At least three people were killed, while several others were injured and are missing under the rubble. We'll bring you more soon. Update: Date: 17m ago (00:07 GMT) Title: WATCH: 24 hours of Israeli atrocities in Gaza Content: A hospital bombed, civilians targeted, journalists killed. These are some of the atrocities carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip in just 24 hours. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Update: Date: 21m ago (00:03 GMT) Title: A recap of recent developments Content: Update: Date: 24m ago (00:00 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Hello, and thank you for joining our live coverage of Israel's war on Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as well as its attacks on Lebanon. Follow this page for round-the-clock updates on the latest developments. You can find all our updates from Tuesday, March 25, here.
CairoScene
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Pacinthe Badran Serves Up a Sultry Sequel to Her ‘Rosalia' Collection
This collection announces itself with tiers of ruffles and volume, loudly and joyfully feminine – without apology. There are fashion collections that walk in quietly—shy, tentative, almost unsure of themselves. And then there are ones that sashay in with a wink, a whirl, and a whole lot of ruffle. Egyptian fashion house Maison Pacinthe Badran's sequel to its 'Rosalia' collection does exactly that. Think: volume for days, drama without the drag, and a flirty confidence stitched into every pleat. From movement-filled silhouettes to mood-lifting colour, this second chapter makes one thing clear: Rosalia was never meant to end in one act. The Muse The collection's inspiration, once again, is Rosalia—a persona rooted in the spirit of a Spanish artist who embodies confidence, creativity, and a touch of theatricality. 'Wherever she goes, she turns heads with her sophistication and distinctive style,' says Badran. 'It's not just how she dresses—it's her whole energy. She's flirty, playful, and completely herself.'The original Rosalia collection introduced this persona to the world—now a signature for the fashion house. 'The first version was fun, but it felt unfinished,' Badran explains. 'I wanted to take it further: more colour, more character.' Some of those early pieces caught attention during Paris Fashion Week, making this sequel feel like a natural evolution. The Collaboration The second chapter of Rosalia found its visual counterpart in photographer Salma Adel, an Egyptian creative based in Paris. The connection was instant. Adel grasped the spirit of the designs from the start, making collaboration feel inevitable. Shortly after, she flew to Cairo to shoot the collection, capturing a vibrant series of images that reflect its bold, self-assured mood. The shoot was designed to mirror the duality in the collection itself—indoors, a refined, vintage-leaning space conveyed quiet elegance; outdoors, movement and natural light allowed for looseness and spontaneity. The contrast wasn't incidental. It echoed what the dresses do best: straddle two moods and make them work in harmony. The Collection Dissected Romantic, expressive, and confidently feminine, this collection leans into drama with control. Badran doesn't shy away from theatrics—cascading skirts, floral appliqués, pleating that flirts with sculpture—but it's never a costume. 'My design philosophy revolves around couture that looks complex but wears effortlessly—pieces you can slip into, dance in, and feel like yourself,' she says. 'When you wear the dresses, you feel the confidence you've been chasing.'The colour palette is dynamic—jet black, vivid reds, ocean blues, muted pastels, and creamy neutrals all coexist. There's a deliberate tension throughout: corsets shape and hold, while tulle skirts spill and soften. The balance of strength and softness reveals Badran's core interest—not restraint, but refinement through influence—through Rosalia and its cultural textures—runs deep. 'Spanish streets and architecture are full of contrast: bold colours next to sun-faded tones,' she says. 'That contrast gave me freedom. I didn't have to commit to all pastels or all brights. Why not mix both?' The Collection in Three Words 'Strong, fun, and flirty,' she says. The Designs Through Badran's Lens Silhouette leads the way. Volume, texture, and movement drive the narrative, with organza remaining Badran's signature fabric. Her trademark elements—draping, exaggerated volume—are still present, but remixed. 'We experimented with super-fine draping on the corsets,' she says. 'It added structure and softness—almost like sculpted fabric.' The ruffles, though, are the heartbeat of the collection. 'I wanted each piece to move with you,' she adds. 'You know that feeling when you wear something and you have to spin around?'Still, the challenge was keeping the balance. 'When you're working with an ultra-ruffled skirt, finding the right corset isn't as straightforward as it seems,' she says. 'You want the eye to read the dress as effortless, but behind the scenes, it's a puzzle. How the layers interact, how the structure holds, how it all moves—it took a lot of back-and-forth to find that rhythm.' Where to Wear It 'I imagine the collection at Cannes, floating up the red carpet in a trail of ruffles and movement,' Badran says. It tracks. These aren't pieces for wallflowers—they're made for grand entrances, camera flashes, and the kind of spaces where fashion gets to perform. Who Would Wear It Internationally, Badran names Blake Lively as her dream wearer. 'She's got the attitude, the elegance, and the playfulness to carry something like this.' Locally, Asmaa Galal tops her list. 'Especially in the red ruffle or mint gown—her skin tone and hair would contrast beautifully.' How to Style it: Scene Styled Suggests: Simkhai | Bridget Oyster Shell Clutch Gucci | Crystal-Embellished Satin Slingback Pumps L'Azurde | 18K Gold Circular Necklace with Diamonds MCQUEEN | T-Bar Crystal-Embellished Drop Earrings The Star of the Show The black dress reads like something lifted from a gothic fairytale—bold, sculptural, and dripping with drama. Layers of ruffled, textured tulle create a silhouette that feels alive, almost feral in its beauty. Strapless and meticulously sculpted, it walks the line between elegance and intrigue—made for midnight escapes or chandelier-lit ballrooms. It's not just a dress; it's a story in motion. The Verdict For Badran, timelessness isn't a goal—it's instinctive. Her silhouettes shift, her fabrics evolve, but each piece carries a quiet permanence. There's no checklist, no repeatable formula. Instead, her sense of longevity is rooted in intuition: a reflection of her taste, her upbringing, and how she reads a garment from first sketch to final stitch. The result? Dresses that don't just follow trends—they outlast them.
Boston Globe
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Israel expands Gaza ground offensive as Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv
Advertisement The escalation in hostilities came after a two-month cease-fire in Gaza collapsed this week with a deadly Israeli aerial bombardment in the territory, which the military said had targeted Hamas. Israel argued that the truce could not continue unless Hamas released more hostages still held in Gaza, while Hamas accused Israel of violating the cease-fire agreement. The potential endgame for this round of fighting, however, remained far from clear. Israel and Hamas have set seemingly incompatible conditions for the next steps in the cease-fire, and the renewed Israeli assault had yet to force Hamas to accept its demands. Husam Badran, a senior Hamas official, said in an interview Thursday that the group was unwilling to disarm its military wing -- a key Israeli precondition for ending the war. 'If you do that, you're giving the occupation an opportunity to kill without any Palestinian response,' Badran said from Doha, Qatar. He added that Hamas had delayed firing rockets until Thursday in an attempt to give mediators more time to pressure Israel to halt its attacks. But as Israel continued its assault and the death toll rose in Gaza, he said, 'Hamas had to give indications that it can respond.' The renewed Israeli assault has killed more than 500 people in Gaza over the past three days, including scores of children, the Gaza health ministry said Thursday. The figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Advertisement The United States, which had been seeking to broker an extension of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, has thrown its weight behind the Israeli offensive. Karoline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, told reporters Thursday that President Trump 'fully supports Israel' and 'the actions that they've taken in recent days.' After the Hamas rocket attack, the Israeli military warned Palestinians in Bani Suheila, in southern Gaza, to flee, saying militants were firing from the area. Avichay Adraee, an Israeli military spokesperson, called it 'a final advance warning' before an Israeli attack. Hamas said at least five senior members of its Gaza leadership were among hundreds of people killed in Israeli strikes Tuesday. The Israeli military said Thursday that it had killed at least two other Hamas security officials. In Gaza, the escalating conflict prompted panic and fear among Palestinians, who had hoped for a longer respite from violence. Many said they saw little hope for a resolution to the crisis soon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to step up pressure on Hamas until the group capitulates and releases more hostages. About 24 living Israeli and foreign captives -- as well as the remains of more than 30 others -- are believed to be in Gaza, according to Israel. Hamas officials say their demands for the release of the rest of the captives remain unchanged, including an agreement to end the war, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of more Palestinian prisoners. The 15-month war in Gaza has killed more than 48,000 in the territory, including thousands of children, according to the Gaza health ministry. Hamas set off the conflict by leading a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed about 1,200 people and saw about 250 taken as hostages back to Gaza. Advertisement The cease-fire reached in January secured an initial six-week truce while mediators sought to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas on a comprehensive truce. But it lapsed in early March without a broader agreement. Almost immediately, Israel blocked humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, including food and medicine, in an apparent effort to pressure Hamas in the negotiations to free more hostages. Later, the Israeli government cut off electricity it provided to a desalination plant. Mediators were trying to reach a deal to extend the truce, including a permanent end to the war and the release of the remaining living hostages. Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, pitched a proposal that would extend the initial cease-fire in exchange for the release of more captives. Badran, the Hamas official, suggested the group was willing to show some flexibility over such a deal to jump-start talks aimed at ending the war. Previously, Hamas had spoken only of releasing one living and four slain American Israeli hostages in such an agreement, keeping more than 50 others still in Gaza. 'The problem isn't the numbers,' Badran said. 'We're acting positively with any proposal that leads to the start of negotiations' over a permanent truce. But Israel has been unwilling to end the war as long as Hamas still controls Gaza. Hamas is refusing to disband its armed battalions or send its leaders into exile. Members of the Israeli parliament's foreign affairs and defense committee -- who receive classified intelligence briefings -- said in a recent letter that Hamas still had more than 25,000 fighters. Advertisement Hamas's allies in Yemen, the Iran-backed Houthi militia, have also resumed shooting missiles at Israeli territory, setting off air-raid sirens across the central and southern parts of the country at least three times over the past two days. The Houthis shot missiles and drones at Israel for more than a year in solidarity with the militants in Gaza, pausing only when the cease-fire went into effect in January. Over the past week, US warplanes have carried out large-scale attacks in Yemen against the Houthis, in what US officials proclaimed was an attempt to stop the group from targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. On Wednesday, Trump said the Houthis would be 'completely annihilated,' and warned Iran to stop supporting the militants. Israel and the Biden administration had repeatedly bombarded the Houthis without successfully deterring them. This article originally appeared in
Saba Yemen
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas: Palestinian people are resistant to displacement, will remain shield protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque
Gaza-Saba: The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) affirmed that the Palestinian people are steadfast, committed to their land, and will not abandon their homeland regardless of US President Donald Trump's position. In statements made Thursday evening, movement leader Hussam Badran stressed that the enemy's attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holiest days in the Islamic nation are evidence of the enemy's arrogance and its ongoing religious war against our holy sites. He added: "Our people will thwart all displacement schemes and will remain a shield protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque from the brutality and Judaization of the occupation." Badran affirmed their insistence on implementing the truce agreement in its various stages, noting that "the enemy's deviation from what was agreed upon will return us to zero." He explained that Hamas demanded that the mediators compel the enemy to abide by the truce agreement, cease violations, and implement all the approved provisions. Badran indicated that Hamas welcomes any proposals that push toward implementing the truce agreement with the enemy, ensuring the rights of the Palestinian people. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Jordan News
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Hamas: Determined to Implement the Ceasefire Agreement in Its Different Phases - Jordan News
Hassan Badran, a senior leader in the Hamas movement, affirmed today (Friday) the movement's insistence on implementing the ceasefire agreement in its different phases. اضافة اعلان Badran said in a statement published by Hamas that Israel's failure to adhere to what was agreed upon "will bring us back to square one." He clarified that the movement has asked the mediators "to hold Israel accountable for the ceasefire agreement, halt violations, and complete all the provisions that were approved." Badran added that Hamas welcomes "any proposals" that push towards the implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Israel "in a way that guarantees the rights of our people." On Friday, Hamas announced that it would release the Israeli soldier "Idan Alexander," who holds U.S. citizenship, along with the bodies of four other individuals with dual nationality. In its statement, the movement mentioned that the Hamas leadership delegation had received a proposal from the mediators on Thursday to resume negotiations, and that the movement had dealt with it responsibly and positively. The response was submitted early this morning, including agreeing to release soldier Idan Alexander and the bodies of the four others with dual nationality. The movement confirmed its full readiness to begin negotiations and reach a comprehensive agreement on the issues of the second phase, calling for the occupation to be obligated to fully implement its commitments. Axios reported that sources said the updated proposal includes extending the ceasefire for several weeks in exchange for Hamas releasing more detainees and resuming humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
