Jerusalem Before 1947
CrossFireArabia- February 6, 2025
Jerusalem before 1947 was Palestinian and then the Israelis with guns backed by western powers came and took it.
Israel Hides True Soldier Deaths, Injuries
- CrossFireArabia
- February 6, 2025
The discrepancy between the number of Israeli soldiers killed and wounded during the genocidal war on Gaza and the official casualty figures reported by the army shows that the Tel Aviv regime is concealing the true extent of its losses in the Strip.
Speaking at Work Programs Conference of the ministry of military affairs on Sunday, Israel’s newly appointed chief of staff Major General Eyal Zamir admitted that the number of Israeli soldiers killed and wounded in Gaza is significantly higher than what the army has officially reported.
The Israeli military asserts that 844 soldiers have lost their lives and 5,696 have sustained injuries since the onset of the bloody Gaza onslaught on October 7, 2023.
In contrast, Zamir stated that there are a minimum of 5,942 officially recognized “bereaved families” – a designation used exclusively for the families of soldiers killed in action.
He also revealed that over 15,000 soldiers have been admitted to the rehabilitation system due to physical injuries and mental health problems, reinforcing assumptions that Israel has been deliberately underreporting its military losses as reported in PressTV.
This is not the first time that the actual casualties and damages sustained by the Israeli army far exceed the official figures.
Back in December last year, Haaretz reported that while the Israeli army claimed only 1,593 soldiers were wounded between October and December, hospital records showed the actual number was 10,548.
The newspaper had earlier exposed that about 1,000 wounded soldiers were being admitted to rehabilitation centers every month.
Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has led to the death of at least 47,583 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injury of 111,633 others since early October 2023.
A ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement went into effect in Gaza on January 19, halting Israel’s aggressive campaign against the coastal region.
Since the beginning of Israel’s onslaught against Gaza in October 2023, at least 905 Palestinians have been killed across the occupied West Bank in attacks by Israeli forces and settlers.
25 Centimeters of Snow Fall on Lebanon
- CrossFireArabia
- February 6, 2025
Lebanon has been hit by a snowstorm and heavy rains, in the worst weather conditions in a decade.
Snow covered several villages and towns in mountainous areas of the western Beqaa region in eastern Lebanon, the state news agency NNA reported on Thursday.
With snow accumulating up to 25 centimeters, several towns in the Rachaya district became isolated, NNA said.
Heavy rainfall was also reported in Lebanon’s coastal areas.
Municipal authorities and the army have deployed snowplows and heavy machinery to reopen several roads that were blocked by the snowstorm.
The Lebanese Meteorological Service said the country is experiencing cloudy weather that is causing the temperature to drop below the seasonal averages.
Several other Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Türkiye, are also experiencing severe weather conditions with heavy rains and snowfall, particularly in their mountainous areas according to Anadolu.
Aid, Urgency and Rebuilding Gaza
- CrossFireArabia
- February 6, 2025
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday called for urgent action to rebuild Gaza and increase international support to boost humanitarian assistance.
WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau appealed for an increase in international support to boost humanitarian assistance for millions of people in Gaza as they seek to rebuild their lives.
Saying that WFP has sent in more than 15,000 tons of food since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19, he noted that it is not enough.
“This is a strong step in the right direction but it is not enough,” Skau said in a statement following his two-day visit to Gaza.
“The scale of the needs is enormous and progress must be maintained. The ceasefire must hold. We cannot go back.”
While it is too early to focus on recovery, Skau stated that it is critical that WFP and the entire humanitarian community assist Gazans to become self-sufficient and boost their long-term resilience against hunger.
“The people of Gaza are unique in their strength, resilience and capacity to rebuild,” he said.
He went on to say that international assistance should increasingly be geared towards supporting them in their first steps towards rebuilding their lives which requires funding.
“We call on the international community and all donors to continue supporting WFP’s life-saving assistance at this pivotal momen,” according to Anadolu.
World Condemn Trump’s Plan Over Gaza
- CrossFireArabia
- February 6, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and place the territory under long-term US control has sparked widespread international backlash.
Unveiled during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the plan envisions transforming Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” by resettling Palestinians in neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt.
While the proposal received support from Israel, the global response has been overwhelmingly negative, with strong condemnations from major powers, regional countries, and even US lawmakers.
Global powers reject forced relocation
Both Russia and China criticized the plan, highlighting the violation of international norms.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Russia’s support for a two-state solution, while the Russian Foreign Ministry said: “Any populist comments are counter-productive and ramp up tensions.”
China condemned the forced displacement, emphasizing that “Palestinians governing Palestine” is fundamental for post-conflict stability.
European countries have also been vocal on the plan, expressing strong opposition.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock labeled the proposal a breach of international law, stressing that Gaza belongs to the Palestinians.
France reiterated its opposition to any forced displacement, calling it a serious violation of international law.
The UK, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, supported Palestinian rights to return and rebuild, while Denmark said: “It doesn’t seem to be a realistic way forward.”
Reasserting Italy’s support for the two-state solution, the Italian foreign minister said nothing can be achieved without the Palestinians, noting: “It seems to me that it is a bit difficult (to implement the plan).”
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia, having recognized Palestine in 2024, condemned the plan, calling it ignorant of Palestinian history and contradiction of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Belgium said forced displacement of populations constitutes “a grave breach of international humanitarian law” while Poland expressed support for a two-state solution.
Canada, where Trump put tariffs on hold last week, said its longstanding position on Gaza has not changed and is committed to achieving a two-state solution.
Relocation plan ‘unacceptable’
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned the plan as “unacceptable,” stressing that even considering such a proposal is wrong. The Turkish Defense Ministry declared its complete opposition to the displacement of Palestinians.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected the plan outright, stating peace cannot be attained without a Palestinian state.
Hamas group called it “hostile,” while Qatar, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia warned it would destabilize the region.
Iran also voiced firm opposition to the plan, and Iraq condemned the plan to displace Palestinians.
Although Latin American countries were largely silent, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva criticized the proposal as “incomprehensible,” questioning where displaced Palestinians would live.
Dissent within US
Despite originating in Washington, the plan faced criticism even from US lawmakers.
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen condemned it as “ethnic cleansing by another name.” Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian-American, declared: “Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.”
Even Republican figures like Senator Lindsey Graham found the proposal “problematic,” while Senator Tim Kaine labeled it “deranged.”
Trump’s Gaza relocation plan has united a broad spectrum of global opposition, transcending geopolitical divides.
While no country has openly expressed support for the plan, many countries have remained silent. Argentina, Japan, and India, the countries that sent representatives to Trump’s inauguration, have not made any statements on the issue.
Countries that want to maintain good relations with the new US administration have also remained silent. Latin American countries, where Trump has cracked down on immigration and drugs after taking the office, have so far kept mum.
Aside from Israel, the international community remains steadfast in rejecting forced displacement, advocating instead for a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace in the region according to Anadolu.
