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Middle East Eye
6 days ago
- Middle East Eye
Israeli soldiers raid Hebron factory in West Bank and assault workers: Report
The Israeli military on Tuesday raided a factory belonging to a Palestinian family in Hebron in the West Bank, and assaulted several workers, Wafa news agency reported on Tuesday. They also detained two members of the al-Jamal family, who own the factory. Four workers were taken by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to a hospital, suffering from cuts and bruises inflicted by the Israeli military.
Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QRCS, Palestinian counterpart sign pacts to support ambulance, emergency services in West Bank
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed two cooperation agreements with Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), to support the latter's ambulance and emergency medical services in the West Bank with medications, medical equipment and consumables, and four ambulance vehicles. The agreements aim to improve EMS preparedness and response across Palestinian governorates and make them better able to rescue the patients and injured people. Worth $490,299 and $170,999 respectively, the two agreements were signed by Faisal Mohamed Al Emadi, secretary-general of QRCS, and Khaled Abu Ghoush, director-general of PRCS. In a statement, Al Emadi explained that these agreements represented part of QRCS's ongoing support for PRCS, inspired by Qatar's unwavering commitment to standing by the Palestinian people and providing every form of assistance in the face of a multiple-decade ordeal. 'Meeting the basic needs of the Palestinian people and alleviating their daily suffering are top priorities of QRCS's international work,' he emphasised. Abu Ghoush stated, 'We value the vital backing given by QRCS to PRCS's Ambulance and EMS Department, with the ambulance vehicles, medications, and medical supplies provided to improve our preparedness and responsiveness, which would enable us to save lives, especially at times of emergency.' He added, 'This partnership serves as a laudable model of humanitarian integration and solidarity, particularly amid the current difficult and worsening humanitarian conditions in Palestine, which have had a direct impact on the health system. This makes it more imperative to upgrade ambulance and emergency services, in order to meet the growing needs and challenges.'
Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QRCS, Palestinian counterpart sign two pacts to support ambulance, emergency services in West Bank
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed two cooperation agreements with Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), to support the latter's ambulance and emergency medical services in the West Bank (WB) with medications, medical equipment and consumables, and four ambulance vehicles. In a press release Sunday, QRCS said that the purpose of the agreements is to improve EMS preparedness and response across Palestinian governorates and make them better able to rescue the patients and injured people. Worth $490,299 and $170,999 respectively, the two agreements were signed by Secretary-General of QRCS Faisal Mohamed Al Emadi and Director-General of PRCS Khaled Abu Ghoush. Commenting on the agreements, Al Emadi said that they are inspired by the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to standing by the brotherly Palestinian people and meeting their basic daily and healthcare needs. Alleviating their daily suffering is a top priority of QRCS's international work, His Excellency added. For his part, Abu Ghoush stated: "We value the vital backing given by QRCS to PRCS's Ambulance and EMS Department, with the ambulance vehicles, medications, and medical supplies provided to improve our preparedness and responsiveness, which would enable us to save lives, especially at times of emergency." He added: "This partnership serves as a laudable model of humanitarian integration and solidarity, particularly amid the current difficult and worsening humanitarian conditions in Palestine, which have had a direct impact on the health system. This makes it more imperative to upgrade ambulance and emergency services, in order to meet the growing needs and challenges."
Middle East Eye
11-07-2025
- Middle East Eye
Red Cross staff member and volunteer shot and wounded in Gaza
An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff member and Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) volunteer were wounded after being shot at in Gaza late on Thursday, the ICRC said in a statement. It said: "The injured individuals were immediately evacuated and received treatment; both are in stable condition. The mission was launched to evacuate a wounded ICRC staff member and his family who had been unreachable since 4 July due to ongoing hostilities. The previously wounded ICRC colleague and his family members remain unreachable." The ICRC said that Israeli authorities were notified of the mission, and it took place with its coordination. "All staff were travelling in illuminated and clearly marked vehicles bearing the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems," it said. "The ICRC condemns this attack. This is the second incident in which an ICRC staff member has been injured by bullets in less than a week. Both the PRCS and the ICRC have already faced numerous security incidents over the past few months. The ICRC is outraged by these incidents which are a stark reminder of the grave danger civilians in Gaza face every day." It added that under international humanitarian law, medical and humanitarian relief personnel must never be attacked.
UAE Moments
11-07-2025
- Politics
- UAE Moments
Hind Rajab Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
In a powerful and symbolic move, Hind Rajab, the 6-year-old Palestinian girl whose tragic story captured global attention during the ongoing Israel's genocide in Gaza, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. A Tragedy That Moved the World Hind's heartbreaking final moments were heard across the world in 2024 when she called for help while trapped in a car surrounded by Israeli tanks. She was with her mother's uncle, his wife, and four other children in a car in Gaza City when an Israeli tank fired at the vehicle. All individuals in the car were killed instantly, except for Hind and her cousin, the 15-year-old Layan Hamadeh, who called the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and alerted them about their situation. However, during the call, Layan's screams were heard, and the line was cut. When the PRCS called back, Hind responded, pleading for help, but she did not survive the attack. Her body was found riddled with bullets, and her phone call went viral on social media. The law professor at Arizona State University, Khaled Beydoun, submitted the nomination for Rajab in collaboration with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). Beydoun wrote about the nomination on his social media, saying that it is to honor "every Palestinian child whose life has been stolen by war and genocide" and 'to recognise the relentless horror children in Gaza have endured' in almost two years of Israel's genocide in the enclave. Over 1,300 children have been killed during the war in Gaza, and the UN has constantly said that the enclave is a "graveyard for children". Hind Rajab's nomination comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Khaled Beydoun explained that Rajab's nomination was planned long before Trump's. He also said, "We can't think of a stronger statement and response.'
