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Coinciding with the Israeli onslaught on Gaza, the West Bank has witnessed a steep rise in Israeli violence since October 2023. Here’s an overview of the Palestinian casualties documented in the region since then.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, Wednesday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Saudi Crown Prince explained during the opening of the first year of the 9th session of the Shura Council. He told its members:
“The Palestinian issue is at the forefront of your country’s concerns, and we renew the Kingdom’s rejection and strong condemnation of the crimes of the Israeli occupation authority against the Palestinian people, ignoring international and humanitarian law in a new and bitter chapter of suffering.”
The Prince added: “The Saudi Kingdom will not stop its tireless work towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and we affirm that the Kingdom will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without that.”
He pointed out: “The Kingdom is keen to cooperate with all active countries in the international community, certain that what protects humanity and preserves its civilizational values is the joint pursuit of a better future based on fruitful cooperation between countries and peoples, respecting the independence and values of countries, adopting the principle of good neighborliness, non-interference in their internal affairs, and avoiding resorting to force in resolving disputes.”
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Israeli sources acknowledged responsibility for a covert attack targeting the communication systems in Lebanon, which resulted in multiple explosions and significant casualties as reported over the past two day by the local and international media.
Israeli intelligence services carried out a two-phase attack, starting, Tuesday with the detonation of pager devices used by Hezbollah members among other people that created death and many injuries in the country.
In a second wave of cyber attacks, Wednesday, Israeli operatives destroyed thousands of walkie-talkies that had been booby-trapped and delivered to Hezbollah as part of the group’s emergency communication system.
According to Lebanese news reports, the explosions caused widespread devastation across the country, with at least three people killed and dozens injured. In total, nine people were killed, including a child, and over 2,800 people were wounded.
Sources familiar with the attacks revealed to Axios that the ultimate goal of the second wave of attacks was to create paranoia and internal mistrust within Hezbollah ranks. The hope, according to Israeli sources, was to encourage Hezbollah to distance itself from Hamas and consider negotiating separately with Israel.
The explosions occurred amidst rising tensions in the region. On Tuesday, a series of blasts destroyed thousands of pager devices across Lebanon, leading to significant casualties. During the funerals of some of the victims on Wednesday, a second series of explosions took place according to the Quds News Network.
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She still smiles amidst all the destruction that is glaring and intense.
In an July assessment the UN stated it would take up to 15 years to clear the more than 40 million tonnes of the rubble caused by the continuous Israeli bombardment Gaza.
We won’t be silenced. We won’t be intimidated. We won’t lose hopes!!
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Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, attacks War Minister Gallant: “For months, I’ve urged the Prime Minister to dismiss him. The decision must be made in the North, and Gallant is not the right person to lead.”
