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Jordan News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Town, Set Rural Home on Fire in Central West Bank - Jordan News
On Monday, extremist Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank, assaulting residents and setting fire to a rural home. اضافة اعلان Activist Ayyed Ghafari, who works against settlement expansion in Sinjil, told Anadolu Agency that the settlers carried out the attack under the protection of the Israeli army. He stated that the settlers burned a 'Ezbeh' (a rural house) on the outskirts of the town while being shielded by Israeli forces. Clashes broke out between local Palestinians and the settlers, during which settlers opened fire. The Israeli army also raided the town and fired tear gas canisters into residential areas, leading to dozens of cases of suffocation. These were treated on-site. Ghafari added that on Monday night, the settlers established a new outpost on Sinjil's land, setting up tents and mobile homes and preventing Palestinians from accessing their lands. According to the Palestinian Authority's Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, settlers have set up 60 new outposts in the West Bank since the start of the war on Gaza on October 7, 2023 — including 51 outposts in 2024 alone. Israeli settlement violations in the West Bank have displaced 29 Palestinian communities, totaling 311 families or about 2,000 people, between October 7, 2023, and the end of 2024, according to the same source. Alongside the genocidal war on Gaza, Israeli forces and settlers have escalated their assaults across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. These attacks have killed more than 954 Palestinians, injured nearly 7,000, and resulted in 16,400 arrests, based on Palestinian data. Backed by unwavering U.S. support, Israel has waged a genocidal war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in more than 168,000 Palestinian casualties — the majority of whom are women and children — and over 11,000 missing persons.
CBC
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
A seed-starting party is the perfect cosy activity for right now
Big Night In is a series where Canadian experts and creatives share advice on how to spend a magical night at home. It's the ultimate guide to staying in — whether solo or with friends — featuring thoughtfully curated ideas that are anything but routine. This isn't your typical garden party. A seed-starting party — where you and your friends plant trays of seeds that'll eventually sprout into seedlings — is the perfect way to spend a cold winter night together. "Gardening is all about building connections with the land and the people around us," said gardening expert Luay Ghafari. Plus, growing your own seedlings instead of buying plants later can save you a lot of money. For a smooth seed-starting session, Ghafari suggests keeping the group to four to six people. That way, you'll need fewer supplies and cleanup will be easier. Before you get together, decide on the type of garden everyone wants to grow and make that the theme for the night. "Sensory gardens and cut flower gardens can be a great way to hone in on a specific topic," he said. Ask your guests to bring seed packets that fit the theme and suit their own growing spaces — and enough to share, of course. Just make sure your picks are meant to be started indoors, Ghafari cautions. Seed catalogues contain lots of useful information about space, light and climate considerations, he says. To prep your space for the main event, cover a table with an old tablecloth or butcher paper — things can get messy, especially if kids are taking part in the fun. Everyone will need their own tray, containers and a bowl of seed-starting mix, Ghafari said, but seeds, a spray bottle and water can be shared. Repurposing old yogurt containers, plastic cups or egg cartons as planters is another way to keep costs down. When it comes to snacks and drinks, which you can serve before everyone gets their hands dirty, Ghafari suggests taking inspiration from the night's theme. Planting salsa gardens with tomatoes, peppers, cilantro and the like? Serve a variety of jarred or homemade salsa, he says. "Who knows? Maybe someone will try that salsa verde for the first time and ... discover tomatillos and [decide to] sow those seeds for their own garden." As everyone settles in and enjoys a snack, invite your guests to trade gardening tips from last year, swap seeds and finalize their planting plans. After all, "seed-starting in a group can foster discussion, learning and sharing of ideas," said Ghafari. Then, it's time to get sowing! Watch Ghafari's full tutorial for step-by-step instructions, plus some expert tips and tricks.
