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Saba Yemen
a day ago
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- 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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See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Business
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Israel Plans to Build 22 New Settlements in West Bank
Israa Farhan Israel has declared its intention to build 22 new settlements across the occupied West Bank, including the formal approval of previously unauthorized outposts. The decision was announced Thursday and is seen as a major expansion of Israeli presence in the territory captured during the 1967 war. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the move strengthens Israel's control over the area, referring to it by its biblical names, Judea and Samaria. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also confirmed the plan, saying it would enhance Israel's hold on the eastern front, boost national security, and prevent the creation of a Palestinian state. The newly announced settlements will span the north, center, and south of the West Bank, including four positioned near the Jordanian border. Some of the areas to be rebuilt include former settlements like Homesh and Sa-Nur, which were evacuated in 2005 during Israel's disengagement from Gaza. The Israeli government, considered the most hardline in its history, says the plan is a strategic response to Palestinian attacks and a fulfilment of what it views as a historic right to the land. Palestinian groups, including Hamas, condemned the move, calling it a direct attempt to Judaize Palestinian land and a breach of international law. Human rights groups argue that this step further entrenches the occupation and eliminates prospects for a future Palestinian state. Over 500,000 settlers currently live in the West Bank among nearly 3 million Palestinians, under Israeli military control. The decision comes just ahead of a planned international conference aimed at reviving the two-state solution. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Israel approves 22 new West Bank settlements, drawing global backlash
JERUSALEM: Israel announced Thursday the creation of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp condemnation from Britain, Jordan and others already at odds with the country over its Gaza war. London called the move a "deliberate obstacle" to Palestinian statehood, while UN chief Antonio Guterres' spokesman said it pushed efforts towards a two-state solution "in the wrong direction." Israeli settlements in the West Bank are regularly condemned by the United Nations as illegal under international law and are seen as a major obstacle to lasting peace. The decision, taken by Israel's security cabinet, was announced by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, himself a settler, and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who oversees the communities. "We have made a historic decision for the development of settlements: 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria, renewing settlement in the north of Samaria, and reinforcing the eastern axis of the State of Israel," Smotrich said on X, using the Israeli terms for the southern and northern West Bank, which it has occupied since 1967. "Next step: sovereignty!" he added. Katz said the initiative "changes the face of the region and shapes the future of settlement for years to come." Not all of the 22 settlements are new. Some are existing outposts, while others are neighbourhoods of settlements that will become independent communities, according to the left-wing Israeli NGO Peace Now. Hamas accused Israel of "accelerating steps to Judaize Palestinian land within a clear annexation project." "This is a blatant defiance of the international will and a grave violation of international law and United Nations resolutions," Gaza's rulers said. Britain's minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, said the plan imperils "the two-state solution" and does not protect Israel. Jordan called the decision illegal and said it "undermines prospects for peace by entrenching the occupation." "We stand against any and all" expansion of the settlements, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, repeating calls for Israel to halt such activity, which he said blocks peace and economic development. On Telegram, the right-wing Likud party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the move a "once-in-a-generation decision" and said it "includes the establishment of four communities along the eastern border with Jordan, as part of strengthening Israel's eastern backbone." A map posted by the party showed the 22 sites scattered across the territory. Two of the settlements, Homesh and Sa-Nur, are particularly symbolic. Located in the north of the West Bank, they are resettlements, having been evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel's disengagement from Gaza, promoted by then prime minister Ariel Sharon. Netanyahu's government, formed in December 2022 with the support of far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties, is the most right-wing in Israel's history. Human rights groups and anti-settlement NGOs say a slide towards at least de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank has gathered pace, particularly since the start of the Gaza war triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. "The Israeli government no longer pretends otherwise: the annexation of the occupied territories and expansion of settlements is its central goal," Peace Now said in a statement. In his announcement, Smotrich offered a pre-emptive defence of the move, saying: "We have not taken a foreign land, but the heritage of our ancestors." Some European governments have moved to sanction individual settlers, as did the United States under former president Joe Biden – though those measures were lifted under Donald Trump. The announcement comes ahead of an international conference led by France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations next month aimed at reviving the two-state solution.--AFP
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Israel Announces 22 New Settlements In Occupied West Bank, Sparks Global Criticism
Agency: Last Updated: Not all of the 22 settlements are new. Some are existing outposts, while others are neighbourhoods of settlements that will become independent communities Israel announced Thursday the creation of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp condemnation from Britain, Jordan and others already at odds with the country over its Gaza war. London called the move a 'deliberate obstacle" to Palestinian statehood, while UN chief Antonio Guterres' spokesman said it pushed efforts towards a two-state solution 'in the wrong direction". Israeli settlements in the West Bank are regularly condemned by the United Nations as illegal under international law and are seen as a major obstacle to lasting peace. The decision, taken by Israel's security cabinet, was announced by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, himself a settler, and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who oversees the communities. 'We have made a historic decision for the development of settlements: 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria, renewing settlement in the north of Samaria, and reinforcing the eastern axis of the State of Israel," Smotrich said on X, using the Israeli terms for the southern and northern West Bank, which it has occupied since 1967. advetisement 'Next step: sovereignty!" he added. Katz said the initiative 'changes the face of the region and shapes the future of settlement for years to come". Not all of the 22 settlements are new. Some are existing outposts, while others are neighbourhoods of settlements that will become independent communities, according to the left-wing Israeli NGO Peace Now. Hamas accused Israel of 'accelerating steps to Judaize Palestinian land within a clear annexation project". 'This is a blatant defiance of the international will and a grave violation of international law and United Nations resolutions," Gaza's Islamist rulers said. Britain's minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, said the plan imperils 'the two-state solution" and does not protect Israel. Jordan called the decision illegal and said it 'undermines prospects for peace by entrenching the occupation". 'We stand against any and all" expansion of the settlements, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, repeating calls for Israel to halt such activity, which he said blocks peace and economic development. On Telegram, the right-wing Likud party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the move a 'once-in-a-generation decision" and said it 'includes the establishment of four communities along the eastern border with Jordan, as part of strengthening Israel's eastern backbone". A map posted by the party showed the 22 sites scattered across the territory. – 'Heritage of our ancestors' – Two of the settlements, Homesh and Sa-Nur, are particularly symbolic. Located in the north of the West Bank, they are resettlements, having been evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel's disengagement from Gaza, promoted by then prime minister Ariel Sharon. Netanyahu's government, formed in December 2022 with the support of far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties, is the most right-wing in Israel's history. Human rights groups and anti-settlement NGOs say a slide towards at least de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank has gathered pace, particularly since the start of the Gaza war triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. Advertisement 'The Israeli government no longer pretends otherwise: the annexation of the occupied territories and expansion of settlements is its central goal," Peace Now said in a statement. In his announcement, Smotrich offered a pre-emptive defence of the move, saying: 'We have not taken a foreign land, but the heritage of our ancestors." top videos View All Some European governments have moved to sanction individual settlers, as did the United States under former president Joe Biden — though those measures were lifted under Donald Trump. The announcement comes ahead of an international conference led by France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations next month aimed at reviving the two-state solution. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - AFP) Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Israel First Published: May 29, 2025, 23:51 IST News world Israel Announces 22 New Settlements In Occupied West Bank, Sparks Global Criticism
LeMonde
4 days ago
- Politics
- LeMonde
Israel announces creation of 22 new settlements in West Bank
Israel announced on Thursday, May 29, the creation of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, putting further strain on relations with the international community already taxed by the war in Gaza. The decision to establish more, taken by the country's security cabinet, was announced by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, himself a settler, and Defense Minister Israel Katz, who is in charge of managing the communities. "We have made a historic decision for the development of settlements: 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria, renewing settlement in the north of Samaria, and reinforcing the eastern axis of the State of Israel," Smotrich said on X, using the Israeli terms for the southern and northern West Bank, which it has occupied since 1967. "Next step: sovereignty!" he added. Katz said the initiative "changes the face of the region and shapes the future of settlement for years to come." Both the United Kingdom and neighboring Jordan slammed the move, with London calling it a "deliberate obstacle" to Palestinian statehood. Israeli settlements in the West Bank are regularly condemned by the United Nations as illegal under international law, and are seen as one of the main obstacles to a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Not all the 22 settlements are new, however. Some are existing outposts, while others are neighborhoods of settlements that will become independent communities, according to the left-wing Israeli NGO Peace Now. In a statement, Hamas accused Israel of "accelerating steps to Judaize Palestinian land within a clear annexation project." The Palestinian militant group called it "a blatant defiance of the international will and a grave violation of international law and United Nations resolutions." Western ally Jordan also condemned the move as illegal, and said it "undermines prospects for peace by entrenching the occupation." The Jordanian foreign ministry warned that "such unilateral actions further erode the viability of a two-state solution by impeding the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state." On Telegram, the right-wing Likud party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the move a "once-in-a-generation decision", and said it "includes the establishment of four communities along the eastern border with Jordan, as part of strengthening Israel's eastern backbone." The party also published a map showing the 22 sites spread across the territory. 'Imperil the two-state solution' Two of the settlements, Homesh and Sa-Nur, are particularly symbolic. Located in the north of the West Bank, they are actually resettlements, having been evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel's disengagement from Gaza, promoted by then-prime minister Ariel Sharon. Netanyahu's government, formed in December 2022 with the support of far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties, is the most right-wing in Israel's history. Human rights groups and anti-settlement NGOs say a slide towards at least de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank has gathered pace, particularly since the start of the Gaza war triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. "The Israeli government no longer pretends otherwise: the annexation of the occupied territories and expansion of settlements is its central goal," Peace Now said in a statement. In his announcement, Smotrich offered a pre-emptive defense of the move, saying: "We have not taken a foreign land, but the heritage of our ancestors." Some European governments have moved to sanction individual settlers, as did the United States under former president Joe Biden, though those measures were lifted by Donald Trump. Britain's minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, slammed the decision as a "deliberate obstacle to Palestinian statehood," saying settlements "imperil the two-state solution, and do not protect Israel." Thursday's announcement comes ahead of an international conference to be led by France and Saudi Arabia at UN headquarters in New York next month that is meant to resurrect the idea of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
