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Roya News
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Hamas condemns 'Israeli' strike on Latin Monastery Church in Gaza
Hamas has strongly denounced an 'Israeli' attack on the Latin Monastery Church in Gaza City, which occurred early Thursday morning. The strike injured the parish priest and several displaced civilians who were taking shelter inside the church. In an official statement, Hamas described the incident as a 'new crime' committed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) against places of worship and innocent displaced people. The group condemned the attack as part of a broader campaign of 'genocide' targeting all components of the Palestinian population. The church, located in one of the most densely populated areas of Gaza, serves as a refuge for many displaced families amidst the ongoing aggression. Hamas's statement emphasized the deliberate nature of attacks on religious sites and civilian shelters, calling for international accountability.
Roya News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israel' to submit new Gaza withdrawal maps amid hopes for captive deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown new flexibility on Gaza withdrawal plans, raising hopes for a possible captive deal with Hamas, a cabinet source told Ynet on Wednesday. The source said the move "brings us very close to a deal," with expectations that an agreement could be reached soon. According to news outlets, a new round of negotiations will begin in Doha as early as tonight, during which 'Israel' is expected to submit updated withdrawal maps to mediators. Meanwhile, Israeli Occupation Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the Gaza Strip for an operational review with Southern Command officers. He stated that 'Israeli' forces now control 75 percent of the territory, nearing a key strategic junction.
Morocco World
2 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Syria's Druze Reach Ceasefire with Government Following Israeli Strikes
Rabat — Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched coordinated strikes on Syrian government targets in Damascus on July 16. The attacks targeted the Defence Ministry and areas near the presidential palace, following Israeli warnings to the Syrian government to withdraw from the Southern region of the country. The Damascus strikes targeted Syrian army headquarters as Israel escalated its campaign against Syrian forces in the southern city of Sweida, where fighting has erupted between Druze communities and Syrian security forces. Israel has threatened to increase attacks unless Syrian government forces withdraw from the south, marking a significant expansion of military operations beyond Gaza. Ceasefire reached between Druze and Syrian government Druze religious leader Sheikh Yousef Jarbou said on Wednesday that they have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government, with it taking immediate effect. Earlier on Tuesday, a previous ceasefire failed after only a few hours, as the Syrian government was still firing in the city of Sweida after the announcement was made. Clashes broke out over the weekend between Druze forces and Bedouin tribes, prompting the Syrian military to enter Sweidaa, a stronghold for the Druze community in the country's south, on Tuesday. A joint group of Islamist forces and Syrian military intervened in the clashes, reportedly raising concerns over minority targeting in Syria. Key Druce community figures called for international protection. Vowing to protect the Druze community in Syria, Israel launched strikes against Syrian government forces. The Syrian foreign ministry issued a statement condemning Israel's attack, describing it as 'a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic' and 'a reprehensible example of ongoing aggression and foreign interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.' Tom Barrack, US envoy, said in a post on X: 'The recent skirmishes in Suwayda are worrisome on all sides, and we are attempting to come to a peaceful, inclusive outcome for Druze, Bedouin tribes, the Syrian government, and Israeli forces.'
Roya News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
VIDEO - 'Israeli' military says opened new corridor splitting Gaza's Khan Younis
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) said Wednesday it established a new corridor in south Gaza, splitting east and west Khan Younis. It was established by the IOF's 36th division and dubbed 'Magen Oz'. The corridor also connects to the recently established Morag Corridor, which separates Khan Younis from Rafah, according to a graphic published by the 'Israeli' military. It is 15 kilometers long, and is a 'a major part in exerting pressure on Hamas and defeating the Khan Younis Brigade,' the army claimed in a statement. Following the Netzarim, Philadelphi, and Morag corridors, the Magen Oz is seen as a new point of leverage to be used in the stalled Gaza truce talks with Hamas.
Al Mayadeen
3 days ago
- Health
- Al Mayadeen
Israeli soldier suicides surge amid Gaza, Lebanon war trauma
Israeli media reported on Thursday the discovery of a dead reserve soldier in the illegal settlement neighborhood of Har Homa in occupied al-Quds. The incident comes amid a spike in suicides among Israeli occupation soldiers since the beginning of the war on Gaza in October 2023. According to Haaretz, the number of suicides in the Israeli occupation forces has risen to unprecedented levels since the war began. The report revealed that between October 7 and the end of 2023, seven soldiers took their own lives, while 21 suicides were recorded in 2024. Since the start of 2025, approximately 14 soldiers have reportedly died by suicide. Despite the rising trend, the Israeli occupation forces has refused to disclose the official number of suicides for the current year, stating it will release a full report only at the end of 2025. The secrecy has raised questions about transparency within the military command, particularly as psychological trauma among troops continues to escalate. Over the weekend, another occupation soldier reportedly took his own life after suffering from severe psychological distress following his deployment in Gaza and southern Lebanon. The war's mental health toll has become a critical issue for the Israeli regime, especially as reports indicate a severe manpower shortage in the ranks. As reported by Haaretz, the Israeli military has begun enlisting reservists suffering from trauma and other psychological conditions, even if they are currently undergoing treatment. One commander told the newspaper, 'Because our soldiers are not committed to fighting, we are forced to recruit individuals who are not in a stable mental state,' adding, 'We fight with what we have, even if we are certain their psychological conditions are unstable.' Read more: Al-Qassam fighters ambush Israeli forces in eastern Gaza According to Haaretz, two recently recalled soldiers committed suicide, further intensifying scrutiny of the military's handling of mental health issues. The total number of Israeli soldier suicides since October 7, 2023, has reportedly reached at least 35 by the end of 2024. Informed sources noted that the military has buried several soldiers who died by suicide without holding military funerals or issuing official statements. One officer told Haaretz that the military has recently resorted to pressuring soldiers to engage in combat but is facing difficulties in mobilizing them for service. The report also revealed manipulation in the published compliance rates, with both officers and soldiers confirming that the official figures do not accurately represent the true level of participation among reservists. Security sources stressed to the newspaper that the Israeli military needs to increase its troop numbers fourfold in order to control key points in the Gaza Strip, amid mounting security challenges.
