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The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Who was Yaqeen Hammad? Gaza's 11-year-old influencer killed in Israeli strike
A young Gazan influencer has been killed as Israel's military offensive in the territory continued to intensify. Eleven-year-old Yaqeen Hammad reached tens of thousands with her social media videos, which focused on supporting the Gazan community by helping to distribute clothing and toys to orphans. She worked closely with the Ouena Collective, a Gaza -based non-profit providing aid and supporting projects in the Strip, alongside her older brother and humanitarian worker Mohamed Hammad, the Palestine Chronicle reports. The Chronicle said she was Gaza's youngest social media activist, posting videos about the work with her brother and Ouena building a kitchen to feed Palestinians during the month of Ramadan, as well as videos laughing and playing with other children. 'Is there anything more beautiful than the smile of children Gaza?' she wrote in the caption to a video just one week ago showing children enjoying games and dancing. She also posted videos about daily life, showing her followers how she cooks when there is little fuel to be had. Yaqeen was killed when Israel shelled al-Baraka in Deir el-Balah, northern Gaza, on Friday night, Al Jazeera reports. Tributes flowed on her social media following news of her death. 'Her body may be gone, but her impact remains a beacon of humanity,' Gazan photojournalist Mahmoud Bassam wrote. Dozens of Palestinians including women and children have been killed in Israeli bombardments since Friday, as Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip continues despite international condemnation. The UN's International Organisation for Migration said the renewed offensive had forcibly displaced nearly 180,000 people between May 15-25. A new aid system in Gaza opened its first distribution hubs Monday, according to a U.S.-backed group that said it began delivering food to Palestinians who face growing hunger after Israel's nearly three-month blockade to pressure Hamas. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is taking over the handling of aid despite objections from United Nations. The desperately needed supplies started flowing on a day that saw Israeli strikes kill at least 52 people in Gaza. The group said truckloads of food - it did not say how many - had been delivered to its hubs, and distribution to Palestinians had begun. It was not clear where the hubs were located or how those receiving supplies were chosen. Under pressure from allies, Israel began allowing a trickle of humanitarian aid into Gaza last week after blocking all food, medicine, fuel or other goods from entering since early March. Aid groups have warned of famine and say the aid that has come in is nowhere near enough to meet mounting needs. Hamas warned Palestinians on Monday not to cooperate with the new aid system, saying it is part of Israel's plans to transfer much of Gaza's population to other countries. Israel says it plans to facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of much of Gaza's population of 2 million, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community. Israel's military campaign has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and internally displaced some 90 per cent of its population. Many have fled multiple times.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Gaza influencer, 11, among dozens of children killed by recent Israeli strikes
Good morning. Eleven-year-old Yaqeen Hammad, Gaza's youngest social media influencer, is among the dozens of children killed by Israel in recent strikes as its forces intensify their military offensive across the Palestinian territory. Known for her bright smile and volunteering efforts, Yaqeen was killed on Friday night after Israeli forces shelled the al-Baraka area of Deir al-Balah in northern Gaza, amid intense fighting in the region. Yaqeen and her older brother, Mohamed Hammad, delivered food, toys and clothing to displaced families, Al Jazeera has reported. She was also Gaza's youngest influencer, offering practical survival tips for daily life under bombardment, such as advice on how to cook with improvised methods when there was no gas. In one social media post, Yaqeen wrote: 'I try to bring a bit of joy to the other children so that they can forget the war.' How has Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza in recent days? Israeli airstrikes killed at least 52 people on Monday, including 31 in a school turned shelter that was struck as people slept, igniting their belongings, according to local health officials. What is the latest with Israel's aid blockade? A US-backed foundation tasked with delivering supplies said it had begun operations on Monday, in a plan endorsed by Israel but rejected by the UN. How are Israel's allies responding? The UK, France and Canada have called for Israel to end the siege of Gaza, with the British foreign secretary calling Israeli actions 'monstrous'. But, as Patrick Wintour explains in Today in Focus, allies have not yet used all the tools at their disposal. Donald Trump honored the sacrifices of military veterans in the traditional presidential Memorial Day speech at Arlington national cemetery, but also peppered his address on Monday with partisan political asides while talking up his own plans. The US president laid a wreath, paid tribute to fallen soldiers and gave accounts of battlefield courage. But he also veered off into rally-style personal boasting and anti-immigration rhetoric. His words followed a Truth Social tirade on Monday in which he called judges stalling his deportation aims – chiefly because of his ignoring due process – 'monsters' and used sweeping disparagements of undocumented immigrants. Who else is Trump attacking? Meanwhile, the US president also said on Monday he was considering taking a further $3bn of grant money away from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools. Moscow launched a third consecutive night of extensive drone strikes against Ukraine, killing at least six people, as Trump suggested the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, had 'gone crazy'. Overnight on Monday, Russia fired a record 355 Shahed drones as well as nine cruise missiles, in an escalating drone campaign targeting Ukraine's cities and communities. The Kremlin sought to downplay Trump's remarks, attributing them to 'emotional overload'. Here's what Trump said on Truth Social: 'Something has happened to [Putin]. He has gone absolutely CRAZY! … I've always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that's proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!' Has Trump indeed always said that Putin wants all of Ukraine? No. The idea that Trump has long been troubled by Putin's imperial ambitions is an absolutely warped version of the real history, writes Archie Bland. A 19-year-old Syrian refugee in Germany has been hailed as a hero after he pinned down an assailant at Hamburg's main railway station, helping to halt an attack that saw 18 people injured. Liverpool football club's English Premier League victory parade descended into chaos after a car collided with pedestrians, leaving nearly 50 people injured. Ugandan authorities have perpetrated widespread violence against LGBTQ+ people since passing the world's harshest anti-gay laws, a Human Rights Watch report said. EU leaders said they were hoping for a quick trade deal with the US after Trump announced he was delaying 50% tariffs for the bloc until 9 July. Vulnerable nations are facing a $22bn 'tidal wave' of debt repayments as a Chinese lending boom starts to be called in, a Lowy Institute report has said: 'Now, and for the rest of this decade, China will be more debt collector than banker to the developing world.' Anyone can buy a tiny spy camera and hide it in a mirror, fake smoke alarm or public toilet. But why would they? As cases of voyeurism against women soar, victims say it's too easy to get away with it, writes Anna Moore. This summer promises to be among the hottest on record across the US, continuing a worsening trend of extreme weather. Only far northern Alaska may escape unusually warm temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's seasonal forecast. Meanwhile, most experts fear the Trump administration's widespread cuts to staff and reduced funding for federal science, forecasting resources and disaster response agencies will hamper efforts to keep people safe. A pebble found in Spain features what is thought to be the world's oldest complete human fingerprint, made by a Neanderthal on what would appear to be the oldest piece of European portable art. Approximately 43,000 years old, the rock is thought to represent a face with the fingerprint as its nose, experts say. A journal article from a team of Spanish archaeologists, geologists and police forensic experts strengthens the idea Neanderthals were capable of artistic and symbolic creation. First Thing is delivered to thousands of inboxes every weekday. If you're not already signed up, subscribe now. 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The Guardian
4 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Gaza's youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes
Eleven-year-old Yaqeen Hammad, Gaza's youngest influencer, is among the dozens of children killed by Israel in recent strikes, as its forces intensify their military offensive across the Palestinian territory. Known for her bright smile and volunteer efforts, Yaqeen was killed on Friday night after Israeli forces shelled the al-Baraka area of Deir al-Balah in northern Gaza, amid intense fighting in the region. Yaqeen and her older brother, Mohamed Hammad, delivered food, toys and clothing to displaced families, Al Jazeera has reported. She was also Gaza's youngest influencer, offering practical survival tips for daily life under bombardment, such as advice on how to cook with improvised methods when there was no gas. In one social media post, Yaqeen wrote: 'I try to bring a bit of joy to the other children so that they can forget the war.' She played an active role in the Ouena collective, a Gaza-based non-profit organisation dedicated to humanitarian relief. She often accompanied her older brother, Mohamed, a humanitarian worker, and together they distributed aid – food, toys and clothing. They often visited camps and makeshift shelters for displaced families. In each place they went, she tried to spread cheer and comfort to the children. This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. She refused to give in to the war, dancing, smiling and handing out ice-creams and praying with other children. When news of her death spread online, there was an outpouring of messages of grief and tributes from activists, followers and journalists. Mahmoud Bassam, a photojournalist in Gaza, said: 'Her body may be gone, but her impact remains a beacon of humanity.' 'Instead of being at school and enjoying her childhood, another tribute read on X, she was active on Instagram and participating in campaigns to help others in Gaza. No words. Absolutely no words.' Israel intensified its air campaign in Gaza in recent days. Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 31 in a school turned shelter that was struck as people slept, igniting their belongings, according to local health officials. On Sunday, Israeli attacks killed at least 38 more people, health officials in the Palestinian territory have said, bringing the death toll to more than 100 over the weekend. Yaqeen died during the same series of strikes across the territory that killed bombardments that killed nine of a paediatrician's 10 children within the international community.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Juhayna's farm, Enmaa, succeeds in strengthening Its global presence at the Fruit Logistica Exhibition in Germany
Cairo – Juhayna Food Industries participated in the global Fruit Logistica exhibition, held in the German capital, Berlin, from February 5 to 7. This participation, through Juhayna's agricultural arm, Enmaa, reaffirms its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality while strengthening Egyptian agricultural exports. Enmaa's participation in Fruit Logistica aims to enhance its global presence, as the exhibition is the world's leading platform for fresh agricultural products. The event focuses on the entire value chain from producer to consumer, with a strong emphasis on innovation and smart farming. Enmaa showcased a range of its citrus produce, with a focus on oranges, as part of Juhayna's commitment to providing fresh, high-quality products to the global market. Enmaa serves as a model for sustainability and agricultural excellence. Established in 2008, the farm spans 7,686 acres in the Farafra region of the New Valley Governorate. The farm acts as the agricultural arm of Juhayna Food Industries, utilizing the latest eco-friendly farming techniques, including drip irrigation systems. Additionally, the farm has a live satellite system that collects data on irrigation and water usage, ensuring optimal resource utilization and enhancing crop productivity. Mohamed Hammad, External Markets Director at Juhayna Food Industries, expressed his pride in the company's participation in Fruit Logistica, saying: 'Our participation in this event aligns with Juhayna's strategy to fortify its role as a key contributor to the development of Egypt's agricultural sector. Through Enmaa, we are committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality products that meet the demands of both local and international markets. We embrace innovation and adopt best global practices to achieve sustainable agricultural development, while also supporting Egypt's agricultural sector and boosting exports.' He stated: 'The export of oranges is one example of how we are contributing to Egypt's growing reputation as a leading supplier of premium agricultural products. In 2024, Egyptian agricultural exports achieved an unprecedented milestone, exceeding 8.6 million tons, reflecting the exceptional quality and global competitiveness of Egyptian agriculture.' It is worth noting that Enmaa Farm has recently obtained various prestigious international certifications, including GLOBAL G.A.P. (Version 6.0 SMART), GRASP (Version 2.0), and SPRING (Version 2.0), underscoring its commitment to sustainable and responsible farming practices. The farm has also successfully passed the SEDEX international audit, further enhancing its export opportunities and positioning it among the world's most distinguished farms.
