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Days of Palestine
16-05-2025
- General
- Days of Palestine
Silent Deaths: Gaza's Children Dying Amid Worsening Famine
DaysofPal- Hunger in Gaza is no longer just a fleeting feeling—it has become a harsh reality imposed by the brutal Israeli blockade. With border crossings shut for over 70 consecutive days, Israel continues to weaponize hunger against the people of Gaza. Families are unable to provide even a single meal a day. Children suffer from malnutrition due to the unavailability of vitamin- and protein-rich foods like vegetables and fruits. Young men are physically exhausted, unable to carry out daily tasks due to insufficient food intake. Infants go to sleep hungry because their families cannot afford milk. Gaza has become 'uninhabitable.' Each passing day brings more suffering for the besieged population. For many Palestinian families, even obtaining a loaf of bread has become a distant dream due to flour shortages and skyrocketing prices. A single sack of flour now costs up to 1,000 shekels—an unaffordable sum for families already devastated by over 18 months of war. Since March 2, Israel has tightened its siege, blocking aid—including meat, vegetables, and fruit—and forcing bakeries to shut down due to a lack of flour and fuel. In one displaced persons' tent in Gaza City, Abu Muhammad Mohsen, who fled northern Gaza, faces an empty food stockpile. 'We're living in unbearable conditions,' he told Felesteen newspaper. 'The crossings are closed, and Israel refuses to allow in humanitarian aid. We are starving. Our children are starving. We can't even find food to keep them alive.' Mohsen, supporting a family of seven, said: 'For days, we've had no flour, no legumes, no gas, and no milk for the children. We can barely scrape together one meal, and food charities haven't come by for over a week. Our suffering grows worse every day.' 'We feel like strangers in our own homeland,' he added, staring at the empty food shelves in his tent. 'To the world I say: Help Gaza! Must our children die of hunger before you act?' Yousef Dawoud, another displaced father of five, echoes the same desperation: 'Hunger is devouring my family. We lack even the bare essentials of life. I've had to grind lentils and pasta into flour to feed my children.' 'The famine worsens by the day,' he said, 'and death stalks us at every moment due to the lack of food.' Elderly Abu Muhammad Mahdi said, 'We're living a real famine. No food, no flour—this is an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. We've lost even the charity meals that used to come once a day.' 'If the crossings remain closed,' Mahdi warned, 'many children, the elderly, and people of all ages will face certain death. We lack vital foods like vegetables and fruits, which provide the energy and vitamins our bodies need.' According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report issued by UNRWA, 470,000 people in Gaza are expected to face catastrophic hunger (Phase 5) between May and September 2025, marking a 25% increase from previous estimates. The report confirms that all residents of Gaza are experiencing severe food insecurity. The Government Media Office in Gaza stated that Israel is deliberately engineering a famine by continuing to close border crossings for more than 70 days and bakeries for over 40 days, while blocking the entry of 39,000 aid trucks, including essential food, fuel, and medical supplies. In a press release, the office held Israel and its military and political backers—particularly the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—legally and morally responsible for the grave humanitarian crimes being committed and their catastrophic impact on civilian life, public health, and the fate of hundreds of thousands of children, the sick, and the elderly. Shortlink for this post:
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
I Just Watched in Real Time How Trump Is Trying to Manipulate People for His Agenda. It Almost Worked on Me.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. When Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian former student activist at Columbia University, walked free from federal detention this week after a Vermont judge ordered his release, it marked the first major legal setback in the Trump administration's sweeping effort to deport pro-Palestinian students. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident in the U.S., had been targeted under a rarely used immigration provision that labels individuals as threats to American foreign policy. Among the 94 letters submitted in his defense was one from Roberta Wall—a Jewish activist and former civil rights lawyer in New York. The judge cited those letters as influential in his decision to grant Mahdawi bail. In this as-told-to essay, Wall explains her connection to Mahdawi and what happened since the arrest. I learned about his arrest first in a headline. It said the student was in Vermont, and I knew Mohsen lived in Vermont, and I just knew right away it was him. The last time we had met in person, he was so excited because he thought Columbia students were finally moving toward creating a joint organization of Palestinian and Israeli students. Mohsen wanted me to do training, and I'm actually in touch with that group now. But that was the last time we met in person. April 7, I sent him a picture of me holding up a sign outside of Columbia, and it says, 'Hands off Khalil.' And then he wrote back, 'Thank you. I am safe and in good spirit.' So that was April 7. And then, he was seized not too long after that. We met in January 2024. I lived in the neighborhood near Columbia University, and I have been very involved in Palestinian activism. For many years, I've traveled back and forth to the West Bank and Israel, and we have trainings sometimes in nonviolent communication—some trainings just for Palestinians, some trainings just for Israelis, and then bringing people together. A Columbia student who I met said, 'Oh, you need to meet my friend Mohsen.' Mohsen reached out to me. And he wrote ,'I am a student at Columbia University and currently co-leading the Palestinian movement on campus. It would be a pleasure to hear your thoughts and intentions.' Mohsen and I met a number of times. It turned out that his high school principal, in the refugee camp where he's from, is one of my very dear Palestinian friends and students—an amazing peacemaker. I'm Jewish. Mohsen grew up Muslim. It turns out that we both are practitioners of Buddhist meditation, so we had all this sharing of activism and connections in the West Bank, as well as Buddhism. In January 2024, I invited him to a Friday night Shabbat service in the Harlem Jazz Museum, but he already had a Shabbat dinner that night. What is so just horrifyingly outrageous is that the entire justification for arresting him is that his stance is a threat to U.S. foreign policy. This is someone who is just an open, free human being. And at the same time, that he's a fierce leader, an advocate for Palestinians, he's such a teacher. He is really modeling peacemaking to me, for me. Because not only does he stand for everyone's humanity and not to demonize anyone, he stands firmly for Palestinian rights. So, from my perspective, he's not watering down the Palestinian liberation struggle—he's just sourcing it in a bigger playing field. After the arrest, the first thing I did was reach out to some rabbis and Buddhist communities I know in Vermont to mobilize them. And there was this horrible disinformation campaign from this Jewish self-proclaimed journalist, just picking apart his life and his statements. I felt sick to my stomach. It was just how it was all so demeaning of this human being that I know, who has been on a journey for 15 years to make sense of what's happened to him in a way that embraces his own and everyone's humanity. I really felt sick to my stomach. And then I learned that some of the rabbis I know were actually affected by that. And for me, it's humbling to see how fragile people's goodwill is. I actually had an experience of how this disinformation can get into your own brain. I had a moment of, like, 'Whoa, could this incredible human being have been pulling the wool over my eyes?' I mean, I'm more than twice his age—a civil rights lawyer and activist in New York City—I'm not a naive person. And yet, you hear these things, you read these things, I felt humbled to be able to say, 'No, I trust my experience with this human being, and I'm not going to be swayed by these fearmongers who are saying things that have nothing to do with my own experience.' It was humbling to see how it gave me pause. And Mohsen is such a contrast to that. Next, I joined others in drafting a letter in support of Mohsen. I am a retired civil rights lawyer. I've drafted depositions, I've done all kinds of things in support of people whose civil rights were being compromised or attacked. But I had never done one myself in support for someone I knew. In the beginning, I was worried, like, 'Oh, my God, what are they going to do to him?' But as it all unfolded, I didn't feel worried about him at all. I had complete trust that he was prepared for whatever would happen. I was jubilant when I saw him freed this week. It's great to have a small win at this point in time, though his case is ongoing. And I feel an urgency to remind people that everybody else was sent to the 5th Circuit in Louisiana, which is probably the circuit court leading the charge to destroy whatever remnants of democracy we have. We need to protect all the other political prisoners—so Mahmoud Khalil, Yunseo Chung, and Rumeysa Ozturk. This is the tip of the iceberg. I don't think of myself as someone who's had many illusions about this country, and yet I still feel shock at what's going on. Someone I know—and someone who I think can really create understanding between Jews and Palestinians—is attacked. And then, as a Jewish person, I feel terrified that these racist assaults and attacks are being carried out in my name. My family is very frightened by this, because the whole singling out minorities in this country always ends up being a threat to our safety, and this attempt to separate Jewish people out from that is naive and scary.
Yemen Press Agency
01-05-2025
- General
- Yemen Press Agency
Yemeni statue to be auctioned in 'Tel Aviv' next Wednesday
SANAA, April 13 (YPA) – The researcher Abdullah Mohsen, who specializes in tracking and protecting Yemeni antiquities, has revealed that an ancient Yemeni statue will be auctioned in the occupied city of Jaffa, now known as 'Tel Aviv,' next Wednesday. Mohsen stated in a post on the X platform on Sunday that a small bronze statue of a Yemeni sphinx will be offered for sale in Tel Aviv. He explained that the statue comes from the collection of Jewish antiquities collector and jeweler Shlomo Moussaieff, who lived between 1925 and 2015. It is worth noting that Moussaieff, who was born in Jerusalem (Quds) and moved to Britain in 1963, spoke Arabic and collected more than 60,000 artifacts during his lifetime, including hundreds of Yemeni antiquities.
The National
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi released from US detention
Mr Mohsen, a pro-Palestine activist who led demonstrations at New York's Columbia University, was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalising his US citizenship
Economic Key
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Key
GB Auto Officially Launches the Hyundai IONIQ 6 in the Egyptian Market with Advanced Technology
Under the slogan 'Beyond Electric,' GB Auto, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Egypt, announced the official launch of Hyundai's latest electric vehicle in the Egyptian market, the IONIQ 6—the newest addition to Hyundai's lineup of electric models. This launch reaffirms GB Auto's commitment to leading the transition towards a sustainable future, placing innovation at the core of its strategy to deliver advanced electric mobility solutions that go beyond conventional vehicles. The IONIQ 6 embodies this holistic vision, offering the perfect balance of superior electric performance, technological efficiency, and environmental sustainability to meet the needs of Egyptian consumers. To mark the launch, the IONIQ 6 will be available for a limited time with a special offer of up to EGP 150,000, with official prices starting from EGP 1,790,000. In that regard, Fady Mohsen, Hyundai Vice President at GB Auto, stated that the launch of the IONIQ 6 reflects GB Auto's strategy of bringing the latest technological innovations to the Egyptian market. He stated: 'At GB Auto, we strongly believe in the importance of adopting environmentally friendly technologies. This model reinforces our vision for a more sustainable future that aligns with global trends.' Mohsen added: 'GB Auto is committed to providing full support to IONIQ 6 customers through an extensive network of service centers and showrooms across the country. As part of its strategy, GB Auto is also working on developing an electric charging infrastructure in collaboration with specialized partners, making the ownership and operation of electric vehicles more convenient.' The IONIQ 6 feature a dynamic design that balances elegance with practicality. Its well-proportioned dimensions ensure optimal comfort for users, with a length of 4,855 mm, width of 1,880 mm, height of 1,495 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,950 mm, enhancing stability while driving. Additionally, it offers a spacious 401-liter trunk capacity for added convenience. Electric Performance The IONIQ 6 is powered by a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) delivering up to 325 hp, with an optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) system that enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5.1 seconds. The model offers multiple rear-motor configurations, starting at 111 kW in the base variant and reaching 168 kW in higher trims. The rear motor's power output begins at 151 hp in the entry-level version and increases to 229 hp in the top-tier models. Additionally, all IONIQ 6 models provide a strong and consistent torque of 350 Nm, ensuring smooth acceleration and high efficiency in various driving conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a 77.4 kWh Lithium-Ion battery, depending on the trim, offering multiple power options to suit different needs. Its maximum driving range reaches up to 614 km. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 also boasts ultra-fast charging capabilities, enhancing its practicality for daily use and long journeys. It supports 350 kW fast charging, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes, delivering unmatched convenience and speed. Additionally, a 50 kW fast charging option is available, which takes up to 73 minutes, depending on the model. Safety Features Alongside its advanced technology, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers the highest safety standards, earning a 5-star rating from the NHTSA, as well as the TSP+ rating from IIHS in the United States and EURO NCAP in Europe—a testament to Hyundai's commitment to providing a safe and reliable driving experience. Additionally, the vehicle has achieved Level 1 certification from KNCAP, further confirming its outstanding performance in global safety tests. The IONIQ 6 is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety and driver-assistance systems, including Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, FCA (Forward Collision Avoidance Assist), BCA (Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist), BSVM (Blind Spot View Monitor), and PCA (Parking Collision Avoidance Assist- Reverse). These features enhance driving confidence and safety in various conditions. Premium Interior for an Exceptional Driving Experience The Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers a luxurious and comfortable interior, featuring high-end materials and advanced amenities that elevate the driving experience. It comes with premium seats for both the driver and front passenger, ensuring maximum comfort—especially on long journeys. Additional features include a driver's seat memory function, heated and ventilated seats, and high-quality interior finishes such as metallic door handles. The vehicle is also equipped with front sun visors with mirrors, illumination, and sliding function. Exterior Features The IONIQ 6 boasts a sporty and modern exterior design, highlighted by 20-inch sporty alloy wheels that enhance its dynamic appearance. It also features power-folding electric side mirrors for ease of use, a rear spoiler for improved aerodynamics, and aero wiper blades. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with LED headlamps for enhanced visibility and safety, along with a panoramic sunroof that adds to its premium appeal. Entertainment & Comfort Features The vehicle includes a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a Heads-Up Display (HUD) for an immersive driving experience. It is also fitted with a 6-speaker premium audio system by Bose, complemented by active sound design technology to ensure crystal-clear sound inside the cabin. Furthermore, the IONIQ 6 is equipped with a 360-degree camera, providing a comprehensive view to enhance safety and convenience while driving. The launch of the IONIQ 6 is a key step in Hyundai's transition to fully electric vehicles by 2030, aligning with Egypt's Vision 2030, which emphasizes sustainable development and the transition to clean energy. With this vehicle, GB Auto is opening the door for Egyptian consumers to enter a new era of mobility that goes beyond efficiency and innovation, making the IONIQ 6 the perfect choice for those seeking a combination of performance, technology, and sustainability. تم نسخ الرابط
