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Saba Yemen
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Zionist Enemy's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Ongoing judaization attempts aiming to impose new reality
Occupied Quds – Saba: The storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist Zionists carries messages, the most significant of which confirms the Zionist enemy's insistence on violating the existing status quo in the city and proceeding with its plans to Judaize Al-Quds and impose a new reality on the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. Zionist Schemes and Rabbinic Efforts to Impose a New Reality on Al-Aqsa Amid clear exploitation of the current Arab and Islamic weakness and submission, the occupying entity is pushing forward with organizing a massive incursion by thousands, led by officials of the entity's government—a major desecration of the sanctities of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam. The dangers facing Al-Aqsa Mosque and the city of Al-Quds are escalating under Zionist schemes and rabbinic efforts to Judaize Al-Aqsa and divide it temporally and spatially, attempting to establish a permanent and direct Jewish presence within it. Al-Aqsa Mosque is subjected to systematic and escalating Zionist violations and incursions, to the point where the storming by Zionist settlers and their performance of rituals in its courtyards or the alleys of the Old City in occupied Quds under the "protection" of enemy forces have become almost a daily occurrence, posing a threat to the identity of Al-Aqsa. Under the protection of enemy forces, Zionist settlers deliberately and provocatively storm Al-Aqsa Mosque during their religious holidays, in a blatant act of desecration against the sanctity of the mosque, violating its holiness in the eyes of Muslims worldwide. Mass Settler Incursions and Flag March On Monday, thousands of Zionist settlers, including ministers in the enemy's government and Knesset members, roamed the streets of occupied Quds and the alleys of its Old City on the 58th anniversary of its occupation according to the Hebrew calendar, in what is called the "Flag March." This march was accompanied by widespread incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, assaults on Palestinian citizens, their shops, and journalists, as well as the storming of the UNRWA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah, where slogans demanding "control and occupation" were raised, according to the official Palestinian news agency. This large-scale incursion comes as part of Zionist celebrations marking the anniversary of the occupation of the eastern part of AlQuds (according to the Hebrew calendar). The Islamic Waqf Department reported that 2,092 settlers participated in the incursions during both the morning and afternoon periods. According to the Palestinian Ma'an Agency, settlers carried out their incursions into Al-Aqsa in consecutive groups via the Mughrabi Gate, whose keys have been controlled by the enemy authorities since the occupation of Al-Quds. The number of intruders came in waves, as the Israeli enemy police had announced that they would allow six groups to be present in Al-Aqsa simultaneously to maximize the number of entrants on this day. During the incursions, Al-Aqsa turned into a stage for raising the flags of the Israeli enemy, with groups of settlers hoisting flags inside the mosque—some placing them on their shoulders, others waving them high in provocative actions aimed at inciting Muslim sentiments worldwide. Settlers Perform Rituals Under Enemy Protection The Zionist settlers performed collective prayers, danced, sang, and recited prayers throughout Al-Aqsa Mosque. They formed various prayer circles and managed to bring in prayer tools to perform their rituals in its courtyards under the protection of enemy police. Extremist Zionist Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led the incursions, accompanied by several members of the Zionist Knesset. Muslims Barred from Entering Al-Aqsa The enemy authorities prevented Muslims from entering Al-Aqsa from the early morning hours, deploying large numbers of forces at the mosque's gates and setting up iron barriers. They instructed Muslim worshippers to return after 3:30 PM—after the incursions had ended. Continuous Violations Since 1967 Since its usurpation of Al-Quds on June 5, 1967, the Israeli enemy has not ceased its relentless attempts to Judaize the city and its Islamic and Christian holy sites, altering their landmarks through settlement construction and expansion, seizing or demolishing Palestinian houses under flimsy pretexts, daily incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, and attacks on worshippers—a clear violation of the "Status Quo" agreement in the city, which stipulates that the situation in Jerusalem must remain as it was before the occupation. What is the "Status Quo" Agreement? In 1852, the Ottoman Empire issued a series of decrees to manage Christian holy sites in Al-Quds, regulating access after repeated disputes. This arrangement was later enshrined in international law under the Treaty of Berlin in 1878, officially known as the Status Quo agreement. Under the Treaty of Berlin, the law expanded to include Islamic and Jewish religious sites in Al-Quds, making the Status Quo agreement in Al-Quds an internationally binding law. Subsequently, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan assumed guardianship over the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic and Christian holy sites in AlQuds as part of the Status Quo agreement. After occupying the eastern part of Al-Quds in June 1967, the Israeli enemy entity formally recognized the Status Quo agreement to avoid international escalation and condemnation. However, the actions of successive enemy governments since then have repeatedly violated this agreement. Al-Quds's Legal Status Under International Law The legal status of Al-Quds is based on international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, most notably: - UN General Assembly Resolution 181 - UN Security Council Resolution 242 and subsequent resolutions, including 252, 267, 2334, and others, which called for the Israeli enemy's withdrawal from territories occupied in 1967, including Al-Quds, and the invalidity of Zionist unilateral measures in the occupied territories, including the Holy City—such as settlement construction and altering the city's status and character. In September 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted by majority a resolution demanding that the Israeli entity, the occupying power, "end its illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territory," including East Jerusalem, within 12 months, based on an advisory opinion requested by the General Assembly from the International Court of Justice regarding the legal consequences of the Israeli enemy's policies and practices in Palestine. Experts Confirm: Israel Seeks to Impose a New Reality Experts and specialists on Al-Quds affairs confirm that the Israeli enemy is attempting to impose a new reality on the ground, asserting that Al-Quds will never be divisible in any form. They also emphasized that the steadfastness of Palestinian citizens and their attachment to their city have thwarted the enemy's plans to Judaize it. While the enemy may Judaize the geographical reality through settlements, walls, and military barriers, it cannot overcome the city's demographic reality. 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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Biblical formula for choosing spouse offers lessons that modern dating overlooks
Maybe this is the most important question we will receive from our children and grandchildren: "How do I know that he (or she) is the one?" The Bible – our great guidebook – has the answer. In Genesis 24, Abraham sends his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. The Secrets Of A Meaningful And Lifelong Grandparent-grandchild Bond His only instruction? Go to Haran, the place where Abraham once "made souls." (See the video at the top of this article.) It was a culture open to God. That's trait No. 1. Look for a spouse in a good place. Read On The Fox News App Eliezer arrives and sees Rebecca. She's "very fair to look upon" — that's trait No. 2. Then he watches her draw water not just for him, but for all his camels — an exhausting and generous act. That's trait No. 3: generosity. Why God And The Bible Were Right About Your Work Schedule All Along On the basis of these three — and only three — characteristics, Eliezer decides: She's the one. Rebecca, in turn, is told only two things about Isaac. He's wealthy, which means he can provide. And he loves God, which means he has a strong set of values. She agrees to marry him. Then the Torah gives us an instructive sequence: "Isaac married her. She became his wife. And he loved her." As Isaac and Rebecca had the best marriage in the Bible, their formula for marital happiness is worthy of our reflection. Identify a few essential traits. Get married. Become a spouse through continual acts of giving. Then love will follow and continually grow. The Hebrew language supports this. The root of ahava — love — is hav, meaning "to give." Those of us who have enjoyed or even just observed long, happy and loving relationships know why: We don't give to those we love; we love those to whom we give. We don't "fall in love." We cultivate it. Modern culture says the opposite. Waiting until age 30 to marry and have children, for example, increases infertility risks, both for women and men, to varying extents. Casual dating often leads to casual sex, which is so unsatisfying that we are now in what sociologists call a "sexual recession," in which young men prefer video games (particularly new releases) to sex. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Lifestyle Newsletter Repeated rejection causes long-term emotional wear that the body recognizes as physical pain. In the model cited earlier, people "test" compatibility for years. A 2016 Barna study found that 84% of couples who live together before marriage do so to check for compatibility. And yet, according to the Institute for Family Studies, the No. 1 reason for divorce? "Basic incompatibility." When it comes to advising our children and grandchildren about a happy marriage, the Bible offers the now-proven formula. Throw out the 100-item checklists. For more Lifestyle articles, visit It doesn't matter if the young woman prefers warm-weather vacations over cold-weather vacations. It doesn't matter if the young man's friends are funny. If the couple has a foundation for love, which can be found in two or three core characteristics, they might think about getting those church bells ready to ring — as they are set for a wonderful marriage. Mark Gerson's new book is "God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah Is True," published by BenBella Books and distributed by Simon & Schuster (June 2025). This article is part of a series featured exclusively by Fox News article source: Biblical formula for choosing spouse offers lessons that modern dating overlooks
Shafaq News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas delivers official response to US plan
Shafaq News/ Hamas submitted its formal response to a US-brokered ceasefire proposal to end the Gaza war, which has killed over 54,000 Palestinians and injured more than 124,000 since October 7, 2023. In its statement on Saturday, the group confirmed it had finalized internal consultations and relayed its position to mediators, outlining core demands: a permanent ceasefire, full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. Hamas also pledged to release ten Israeli hostages and return the remains of eighteen others in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners. The proposal, drafted by US envoy Steve Witkoff and recently circulated, has reportedly received preliminary approval from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Hebrew media. The plan includes a 60-day truce during which both sides would continue negotiating a broader deal. If no final agreement is reached, Israel would retain the option to resume military operations or seek additional talks paired with more hostage exchanges.
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
'My kitchen feeds Jews with Muslims - Prince Harry's support has surprised me'
Salaam-Shalom Kitchen turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East Ten years ago, Tanya Sakhnovich, a rabbi from Nottingham Liberal Synagogue and Saj Mohammed, CEO and founder of Himmah, a local Muslim-led social justice charity, sat down together to find a way to bring their communities together. With rising tensions in the city following a racist English Defence League march and an upswing locally in hate crime, the two faith leaders spoke about trying to do something 'meaningful' together to help people from all backgrounds who were struggling in Nottingham. "Tanya and Saj's vision was for the two communities – Muslim and Jewish – to come together to change the narrative, to show solidarity, community cohesion and to align to something that shows both faiths' values," explains Ferzana Shan, co-chair of the project. "Out of that came Salaam-Shalom Kitchen, from two greetings in Hebrew and Arabic." The Salaam-Shalom kitchen turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events thousands of miles away in the Middle East. What began as a community meal for 30, has grown to a weekly dinner for around 100 people, and around 700 takeaway meals and 500 bags of groceries given out every month. But what's perhaps more remarkable, is that despite a national rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia linked to the war in Gaza and October 7 attacks, the project has kept going, dialogue has kept happening, and busy kitchen space is still shared by chefs and volunteers from both faiths. "The conflicts in Gaza and Israel have impacted us," says Ferzana, a mum-of-five, who works for a police force. "We have people on our steering group with families in Israel, we have pro-Palestine supporters and people who have anti-war beliefs. We had several conversations with each other where we discussed what we felt as individuals and what we needed from each other to carry on working together. We had to have those difficult conversations. We couldn't shy away, because people felt so different about things. But we came together, and we united on humanity. What we're doing here is what counts." Tensions closer to home including last summer's racist riots across England – which saw groups clash in Nottingham city centre – have also posed challenges to a project based on community cohesion. "We weren't affected by the riots last year, but we were very worried especially because of our faiths," Ferzana says. "The police were very good, and we closed early on the day of the protests in Nottingham." Now, on its tenth birthday, the charity's parent project, Himmah, has been recognised by Prince Harry, who made a 'significant donation' – four years after his wife Meghan gave £10,000 from the Royal Foundation. "To have been chosen by such a high-profile Royal once is amazing, but to have been supported by Prince Harry too left us completely gobsmacked,' says director Sajid, who added the charity feels 'hugely humbled'. Ferzana adds: 'We're delighted with the money from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it is incredible. The more money we have, the more we can give, but it also spotlights our great work.' Feeding people every Wednesday, Salaam-Shalom Kitchen is based in Hyson Green, the most deprived area in Nottingham and one of the most deprived in the country. The project has used premises at the United Reformed Church, the Nottingham Liberal Synagogue, and Himmah, one of the largest independent food banks in the city. "There is this kind of narrative in the world that we are two groups of people who are pitted against each other – that there is some reason why we don't get on," says co-chair Dr Karen Worth, a GP and University professor. "We wanted to show that isn't true. It's very powerful to reach out against perceived boundaries and perceived differences, because, actually, – in the words of Jo Cox – whenever we meet and talk we realise we have way more in common than that which divides us." With up to 120 guests for their weekly Wednesday night dinners, Salaam-Shalom is more than just a place to eat a hot meal. It provides takeaway food, a table with hot drinks and pastries, and groceries to take home – including fresh fruit and veg, loaves of bread and bouquets of flowers. Fareshare donates 80 kilograms of food and the rest comes from donations from local supermarkets – gathered, cooked and distributed by a network of 75 active volunteers. "While our primary function is to bring Jews and Muslims together, we are also bringing together all sorts of other people," Karen says. "Our guests also come together from different backgrounds – it shows people can get on really well. It's a beacon of hope for Jews and Muslims to see – and for the world to see – how we work together, but also a beacon of hope for those come here to be treated like human beings with love and compassion. "Obviously we all have our own feelings and upsets, but we have remained focused that difficulties elsewhere in the world should not affect our project. I'm very proud of what we do." To those attending tonight's meal, it's clear the food and community at Salaam-Shalom means so much. Tiffany Ramage, 27, comes with her four children, her partner and mum. "As a family we've been impacted heavily by the cost-of-living," she says. "I survive on Universal Credit but once we've paid the rent and bills, we're not left with much for food. My son has diabetes, so our budget has to cater for his dietary needs. The roof on our rented home leaks, so when it rains, we use a bucket. We've been on the council waiting list for months." Janet Winn, 66, is a mum and a carer to her disabled son, who became paralysed after an accident. "At first it was the social aspect, but now it helps a lot because I'm a carer for my adult son," she says. "Since his accident, I've been juggling things." It's in the kitchen where the people from the two communities work together to produce delicious, healthy meals, there is no time, or desire, for division. Volunteers at the project include a 90-year-old retired medical consultant, Dr Abdur Raoof, who is a grandfather of 12, and chops vegetables every week in the kitchen. "I just knew I wanted to be involved in this project, I have been here since it started. It is important to put my human values before anything else. The Quran talks about the importance of looking after our neighbours." Grandmother Nicola Barber, 44, is the operational manager, while her son Tristan Noble, 27, is a says the service is "a lifeline" to many families. 'You don't need a referral to come here, we don't ask questions, people can just come in for a hot meal and they can take home a packed meal and some groceries. For some this is their only hot meal of the week." One of the other volunteers tells us she grew up in the Middle East. "I grew up in a country where there was war and conflict," she says. "I grew up hearing air sirens. I was just two when my mother hid with us in shelters. I was traumatised. So, when I moved to this country in 2000, I wanted to get involved with a project that represented peace. "Here we are all about unity and creating friendships – we are one big family."
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
In Punjab, parole must be deducted from total sentence, not actual term: HC
Chandigarh: Setting aside the Punjab govt formula of 2020, which excludes the period of parole of a convict from the actual sentence, the Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled that parole must be deducted from the total sentence, including remission, and not from the actual sentence. The HC was of the view that release of a prisoner on parole serves a specific purpose and is subject to conditions. "It goes unsaid that reformation and deterrence, especially in cases as severe as murder, must go hand in hand. It is mandatory to meet the minimum benchmark for actual sentences, in terms of the applicable policy, by serving that period in prison. Thus, the time spent on parole shall be deducted from the total sentence, as it also includes remissions earned during that period," the HC clarified. The HC further said that the formula prescribed in the meeting dated July 16, 2020, is held to be invalid, being in direct contravention of Section 3(3) of the Punjab Good Conduct of Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 1962. "It is directed that the parole period shall only be subtracted from the total sentence and not from the actual sentence. Actual sentence shall only mean the real time spent by a prisoner in the prison premises," the HC held. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No more boring Zoom lessons. Learn Hebrew differently! Citizen Cafe Book Now Undo Justice Harpreet Singh Brar passed these orders while hearing a petition filed by Rupinder Singh. He sought directions to quash the order dated Oct 30, 2024, passed by the Punjab govt through which the case of the petitioner for premature release was rejected. The petitioner was convicted and awarded life sentence by the sessions court Hoshiarpur on Aug 11, 2014, in a murder case registered in Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur in 2013. After completing the requisite sentence, the petitioner moved an application for premature release under the policy dated July 8, 1991. His counsel argued that the petitioner was in custody since 2013. The case of the petitioner falls under category 'C' of the applicable policy, which requires him to complete 10 years of actual sentence and 14 years of total sentence to be eligible for premature release. However, the petitioner already underwent over 10 years in actual custody and, including remission, completed over 14 years of sentence. The petitioner also enjoyed the concession of parole, which was wrongly deducted from the actual sentence as opposed to the total sentence, based on an incorrect interpretation of Section 3(3) of the Act of 1962. However, his plea was objected to by the state of Punjab on the grounds that the petitioner does not meet the condition of 10 years of actual sentence and 14 years of total sentence, as stipulated by the policy dated July 8, 1991. After hearing all the parties, the HC in its order released on Friday quashed the order dated Oct 30, 2024, passed by the Punjab govt and ordered reassessment of the case of petitioner by subtracting the parole availed by him from the total sentence and not from the actual sentence within four weeks.
