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NBC News
4 days ago
- Health
- NBC News
American doctors describe dire conditions at a Khan Younis hospital in Gaza
A pair of American volunteer doctors described to NBC News a barely coping hospital in Gaza, with bodies spread across the blood-smeared floors as medical staff struggled to treat hundreds of people who had been injured as they tried to access humanitarian aid. 'We have children who are dead on the floor and we are unable to move these patients just due to the sheer volume that we received,' Ahmed Farhat, an emergency physician from California, told NBC News in a video message Tuesday, talking about the situation at the Nasser Medical Complex in the city of Khan Younis. 'We have patients who are intubated on the floor with no sedation. We have patients who have chest tubes on the floor, patients who are bleeding out,' added Farhat, who is just under two weeks into a medical mission run by the Michigan-based Rahma Worldwide, a charity founded in 2014 that operates emergency response and humanitarian relief programs across the Middle East and Africa. His comments echo those of other doctors working in Gaza who in recent interviews with NBC News have lamented the lack of food and medicine being allowed into the enclave, amid international outrage over widespread starvation and deaths from malnutrition. Others have described aid distribution points as death traps, as a growing number of people have been killed or injured while seeking desperately needed food. Three short videos taken by Farhat in the Nasser Medical Complex on Tuesday showed dozens of people waiting for treatment on the hospital's floors. Some had tubes inserted to help them breathe, others were motionless. Citing hospital administration data, Farhat said in a text message on Wednesday that the Nasser Complex received 453 patients within a number of hours on Tuesday, and 48 of them had died. He added that his patients told him they had come under fire by Israeli forces while trying to collect aid from two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the U.S. and Israel-backed organization that has been mired in controversy since replacing most United Nations-run relief operations in Gaza in May. In a statement to NBC News on Wednesday, the GHF, which operates four militarized food aid distribution sites across the enclave in areas where the Israeli military is active, said aid convoys belonging to the United Nations and other organizations in the past often passed near their locations and were regularly looted by large crowds. However, it said there were 'no incidents at or near' their sites on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) could not confirm whether its aid convoys had been looted near GHF sites. NBC News has reached out to the Israeli military for comment about the casualties at Nasser Hospital. Farhat said other patients had told him they had been fired upon in another incident near Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah while seeking aid from a United Nations aid convoy that was passing through. An OCHA spokesperson did not have any details about the specific event, but said such incidents are not uncommon. Separately, the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Wednesday that 87 people had been killed and 570 injured in a series of incidents across the enclave on Tuesday. Travis Melin, an anesthesiologist from Oregon who also volunteers at the Nasser Hospital, said the number of patients on Tuesday had been 'huge.' In a text message Wednesday, he added that he had seen the highest number of casualties at the hospital during his monthlong tenure there. 'We're still doing emergency surgery on people who should have gone to the OR yesterday,' he said. The 'worst-case scenario of famine' is unfolding in the Gaza Strip under Israel's assault, the world's leading body on hunger said last week. Meanwhile, most of its residents have been driven from their homes and more than 61,000 killed, including thousands of children, according to local health officials. Israel launched its offensive in Gaza following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 taken hostage. Nearly 1,400 people have been killed and more than 4,000 injured while seeking food, the United Nations' OCHA said in an update Tuesday. 'At least 859 people have been killed around GHF sites since the beginning of GHF's operations,' it added.
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak Shaheens depart for Eng tour today
Pakistan Shaheens' head coach Imran Farhat has termed the upcoming England tour a significant step toward building a strong future for Pakistan cricket. Addressing the media at National Stadium on Tuesday, Farhat highlighted that the tour blends emerging young players with experienced seniors — a combination he believes will yield long-term benefits. The 18-member Pakistan Shaheens squad is set to depart for England on Wednesday, where they will play two three-day matches and three 50-over games. The primary aim, Farhat emphasized, is to develop high-quality backups for the national team by exposing promising domestic performers to international conditions. "This tour is a golden opportunity to groom future stars," Farhat said. "Our focus is on strengthening the top order and identifying standout talent in spin and pace bowling. We'll also work on helping players adjust to English conditions." Farhat further revealed that similar international exposure is being planned in countries like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Speaking at the media briefing, several Shaheens squad members — Ali Zaryab, Aazan Owais, Shamyl Hussain, and Ubaid Shah — also shared their excitement and aspirations. Meanwhile, the Shaheens' training camp concluded on Tuesday with a practice match at the Hanif Mohammad Regional Cricket Academy Ground. The tour will run from July 17 to August 6. The squad is captained by Saud Shakeel, who brings the experience of 19 Test matches. Other notable names include Sajid Khan (12 Tests), Mir Hamza (7 Tests), and Musa Khan (1 Test). Full 18-member squad: Saud Shakeel (Captain), Sajid Khan, Mir Hamza, Musa Khan, Aazan Owais, Muaz Sadaqat, Ali Zaryab, Haider Ali, Mohammad Suleman, Umair bin Yousuf, Shamyl Hussain, Rohail Nazir (Wicketkeeper), Mushtaq Ahmed, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah, Faisal Akram, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan Team Management: Head Coach: Imran Farhat Bowling Coach: Rehan Riaz Fielding Coach: Mohtashim Rasheed Analyst: Usman Hashmi Physio: Ali Sufiyan.
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
In Bareilly, Pakistan woman booked for forging Aadhaar, ration cards
A Pakistani national living in Bareilly on a long-term visa (LTV) has been charged with obtaining forged identity documents, including the Aadhaar and ration cards. A formal FIR has been lodged against the woman, identified as Farhat Sultana, at the Baradari police station of the district, officials confirmed. The matter came to light during an ongoing verification drive, initiated on the instructions of senior superintendent of police (SSP) Anurag Arya, that aimed at identifying people from Pakistan and Bangladesh, and the Rohingya community illegally living in the district. Sub-inspector Saurabh Tomar, posted at the Baradari police station, filed the complaint after uncovering the fraudulent documents during routine checks under Operation Khoj. According to the FIR, Farhat entered India on an LTV and settled in the Sufi Tola locality of Baradari after marrying a local resident, Shahid Khalil. Exploiting her status and manipulating official records, Farhat managed to obtain an Aadhaar card using fake information. She went a step further by portraying herself as the head of a family to get a ration card issued in her name, thereby gaining access to subsidized food grains and other officials are now investigating how a foreign national, who has not been granted Indian citizenship, managed to procure official Indian identification documents. The involvement of local officials or agents in facilitating the creation of these forged documents is also under scrutiny. SSP Anurag Arya said, 'Following the details secured under Operation Khoj, an FIR has been registered against a Pakistani national living in Bareilly on a long-term visa under BNS section 318(4) (cheating) and section 17 of the Citizenship Act, 1955. The entire matter is being investigated in detail. Strict legal action will be taken not only against the Pakistani national but also against those who assisted her in committing this fraud.'
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
House Dems release school aid budget plans as GOP tees up surprise appropriations meeting
State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) leads a press conference with fellow House Democrats on June 10, 2025 to discuss their education budget plan. | Screenshot Michigan House appropriators responsible for the state's school aid fund will meet early Wednesday morning for a meeting announced late Tuesday afternoon – which could signal some progress on the Republican-controlled chamber's side of the budget. Meanwhile, House Democrats on Tuesday afternoon held a news conference unveiling their plans for the school aid budget to fund Michigan's public schools. The move was billed as action in light of inaction from their Republican counterparts. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Department of Education, chaired by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw Township), released a committee notice for its Wednesday morning meeting at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, which one Michigan Capitol news reporter noted landed about 30 minutes before House Democrats introduced their plan. The notice has no agenda items listed for the meeting scheduled at 8:40 a.m. Although Democrats do not control the appropriations process in the House, that didn't stop the caucus from unveiling its plans for the school aid fund on Tuesday. The plan would continue to fund ongoing investment priorities, like universal school meals, special education, funding for at-risk students, mental health and school safety and school district transportation costs. The Great Start Readiness program would be a priority, as well as funding for isolated or rural school districts, bilingual education, career and technical education and Early On programming. A per-pupil funding increase would also be a part of any Democratic school funding plan advanced to their Republican colleagues. State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) said reports of Michigan's struggling students and schools means that the state, now more than ever, needs a clear and sustained plan for public education. 'Not only are we proposing a $24 billion top-line proposal funding school aid, but we are also increasing the per-pupil allotment to $11,500,' Farhat said Tuesday. 'We're calling on our Republican colleagues to also join us in codifying the categoricals that mean most to our districts. That means at-risk funding, that means school lunch, and that means the hard-fought wins we delivered for parents and teachers over the last two years.' Aside from the per-pupil funding, Farhat said Democrats are proposing $500 million in classroom size reduction efforts, $300 million for literacy interventions, another $300 million for mental health and over $1 billion in school infrastructure grants. Farhat said Democrats' plan would prioritize those items all without raiding school lunches or at risk funding. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
CairoScene
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Hany Farhat to Conduct at Sydney Opera House in Historic Concert
Farhat becomes the first Arab conductor to lead the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra at the iconic Sydney venue. May 12, 2025 Egyptian conductor Hany Farhat is set to make history as the first Arab maestro to lead the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra in a major performance at the Sydney Opera House on May 12th. The performance is part of the seventh edition of the 'Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces' series, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia's Music Commission to spotlight Arabic and Eastern music internationally. Farhat will conduct both the Saudi National Orchestra and the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra in a programme designed to bridge musical cultures. Held under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the event takes place under the theme 'Creativity Expands at Every Stop,' highlighting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal to expand global recognition of Arabic music and foster cross-cultural exchange. The evening's programme will include a special joint composition that merges elements of Arab and Australian musical traditions, alongside a segment featuring exclusively Australian orchestral works performed by the Metropolitan Orchestra. Farhat's appearance at the Sydney Opera House adds another landmark to a growing list of international engagements. In recent years, he has conducted joint concerts with the Saudi National Orchestra and international ensembles at venues such as Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the National Theatre in Mexico, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Central Hall Westminster in London, Tokyo Opera City in Japan, and King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh.
