... In the West Bank, "normal life" means checkpoints raids, and settlers armed under military protection. Every dawn begins with fear - every night ends with loss. This isn't conflict. It's control.
... According to a military statement, these actions reflect responsibility for the IOF's inability to foresee or respond adequately to the operation launched by the Palestinian Resistance. Notably, the dismissals follow the earlier resignations of the same officers. Additional disciplinary measures were announced against the heads of the Navy and Air Force, along with four other generals and several senior officers. The expert committee assigned by Zamir concluded its investigation, exposing a "long-standing systemic and organizational failure." The internal report identified severe lapses in intelligence gathering and decision-making, despite the availability of high-quality intelligence prior to the operation. The report also emphasized the military's failure to issue warnings or deploy forces effectively on the night of October 7.
... - Dr. Islam Al-Habeel, researcher in chemical and environmental engineering. Gazans have the will - and the experience - to rebuild on their own terms. They have rebuilt their city before, under siege and through relentless wars.Our voices and determination stand with them - to keep pressing for open crossings, for aid and equipment to enter, and for Gaza to rise again. Source:
... People will not be fooled again. The clip is part of a 96 minute documentary film called "killing gaza" and was released in 2018. It talks about the war that took place in 2014 in Gaza (before October 7th, of course), the war in which 2200-2500 Palestinians were killed. You can watch it on You Tube through a channel called "Behind The Headlines". *The short video is available on the source of this news
... 50 gang strongholds have been eliminated. Thawabta noted that some gangs are in IOF-protected areas and receive food via drones. Immediately after the ceasefire, Hamas implemented a comprehensive plan to impose control, deploying security members across the Strip. Operations will continue until 100% security is achieved. Ceasefire violations: On the ceasefire, he stated that 14 violations of it have been documented so far and will be submitted to the mediators.
... Voting began Sunday across most Syrian governorates in what officials call the first parliamentary election under the “new Syria.” The vote marks the country’s first since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024. While security forces were deployed to maintain calm, polling was limited to certain areas as elections were postponed in Raqqa, al-Hasakah, and Suwayda due to instability. Crucially, the Syrian public is not directly participating in this election. Instead, representatives are being chosen through an indirect system where local electoral colleges—not voters—select two-thirds of the 210 parliamentary seats, with the rest appointed by transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammad al-Julani).
... Axios report: Trump said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was “very helpful” in pressuring Hamas to move forward, calling him “a tough guy” and “a friend of mine … he was great.” A US official told Axios that Trump told Erdogan, “I did a lot for you, and now I need you to do this,” urging him to ensure Hamas didn’t reject the deal. Trump added that Netanyahu initially had reservations before their call but ultimately agreed to proceed and halt strikes to prepare for the plan’s first phase. (Strikes have not in fact been halted. Axios describes it as a "shift to defensive operations" and stopping airstrikes "beyond those needed for force protection.") He later posted a map of the proposed initial Israeli withdrawal from parts of Gaza to occur once the captives are released, saying Israel has agreed, writing: “When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE. STAY TUNED!”
... Pasar saham di Uni Emirat Arab (UAE) ditutup sedikit lebih tinggi pada Jumat, didukung oleh rebound premi spot minyak mentah West Asia Dubai setelah sebelumnya turun ke level terendah dalam 22 bulan pada sesi sebelumnya. Saham-saham energi mendorong indeks acuan Abu Dhabi naik untuk hari ketiga berturut-turut, naik tipis 0,1%. ADNOC Logistics & Services naik 1,7% dan ADNOC Gas naik 0,6%, sementara Multiply Group, yang dimiliki oleh IHC, naik 2,3%. NMDC Group, kontraktor infrastruktur energi, naik 1,3% setelah menandatangani kontrak senilai $610,1 juta dengan Pasay Harbor City Corporation untuk pekerjaan pengerukan dan reklamasi lahan di Teluk Manila. Terpisah, International Holding Company (IHC) Abu Dhabi akan mengakuisisi 43,5% saham Sammaan Capital seharga 88,50 miliar rupee ($997,7 juta), menandai investasi signifikan di sektor pembiayaan perumahan India yang berkembang pesat.
... Tesla masuk ke Arab Saudi pada April, memamerkan Cybertruck dan Model Y yang diperbarui dalam sebuah acara di Riyadh. Perusahaan mengatakan penjualan regional akan didukung melalui pemesanan online, showroom sementara, stasiun Supercharger, dan pusat layanan. Peluncuran di Arab Saudi juga menandai pelunakan hubungan setelah ketegangan dengan dana kekayaan negara kerajaan, yang menarik diri dari tawaran Elon Musk pada 2018 untuk menjadikan Tesla perusahaan swasta dengan klaim "pendanaan terjamin". Tesla pertama kali masuk ke Timur Tengah pada 2017 dengan debutnya di UAE. Dengan Qatar kini bergabung, negara ini bergabung dengan UAE dan Arab Saudi dalam gelombang awal penjualan Cybertruck Tesla di luar Amerika Utara.
... Presiden Turki Tayyip Recep Erdogan mengatakan kepada Presiden AS Donald Trump dalam percakapan telepon pada Jumat bahwa Turki menyambut upaya untuk mencapai 'perdamaian' di kawasan tersebut, tetapi menekankan bahwa Israel harus menghentikan serangannya agar upaya tersebut berhasil, kata kepresidenan Turki. Dalam pernyataan, kepresidenan mengatakan kedua pihak membahas hubungan bilateral selama percakapan, dengan Erdogan menekankan pentingnya meningkatkan kerja sama, terutama di industri pertahanan. Kantor kepresidenan mencatat bahwa Erdogan mengatakan kepada Trump bahwa Turki sedang melakukan upaya kuat untuk mencapai perdamaian regional dan menyambut inisiatif yang bertujuan untuk itu. "Erdogan menekankan bahwa Turki telah meningkatkan kontak diplomatiknya untuk perdamaian, bahwa Turki akan terus mendukung visi [Trump] untuk perdamaian global, dan bahwa Israel menghentikan serangannya penting untuk kesuksesan inisiatif yang bertujuan mencapai perdamaian di kawasan tersebut," kata pernyataan tersebut.
... #Occupied_Palestine The airstrike carried out by the “Israeli” enemy this afternoon in Beirut’s southern suburb—targeting a densely populated residential area—constitutes a war crime and represents an escalation in the persistent aggression against the Lebanese people and their sovereignty. It is a continued violation of the ceasefire agreement, as well as of international laws and norms, and comes within the framework of U.S. pressure on the Lebanese government and efforts to keep the Lebanese people under constant blackmail and coercion. As we condemn this aggression and ask Allah to bestow His mercy upon the martyrs and grant the wounded a swift recovery, we affirm that our people stand alongside our dear and brotherly Lebanese people in confronting this assault that targets all the peoples of our region. #Military_Media
... – The attempt to entrench total permissiveness in Lebanon and the region is accompanied by political complicity in adopting the discourse of disarming the resistance. – Adopting the discourse of disarming the resistance is aimed at weakening Lebanon and undermining its security and stability. – We renew our solidarity with Lebanon—its state and its people—and affirm the legitimate right to resistance and to responding to aggression. – We call upon Arab and Islamic regimes to fulfill their duties and responsibilities in confronting the Zionist onslaught that targets the entire nation. #Military_Media
... administration aimed at stripping the resistance of its weapons. It is an extension of the violations and exploitation of Arab lands carried out with American support and coordination. We declare our full solidarity with our dear Lebanese brothers and with their valiant resistance, and we affirm our support for all the resistance forces in Lebanon, foremost the Islamic Resistance and Hezbollah. This aggression once again proves the need for all the peoples of our nation, with all their components and spectrums, to unite in confronting the Zionist terrorism that targets us all. #Military_Media
... The targeting of a densely populated area in broad daylight reflects the nature of the organized terrorism practiced by the occupation and its criminal leaders, and the attempt to impose new equations and exert pressure on the resistance forces. The movement expresses its full solidarity with brotherly Lebanon and its right to defend its land and people. It also stresses that the blood of the martyrs will strengthen Lebanese unity in the face of American–Zionist attempts at domination. The movement extends its condolences to the families of the martyrs and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded, affirming that the will of the resistance will remain stronger than all forms of aggression. #Military_Media
... The U.S. administration bears responsibility for the escalation of the Zionist entity’s aggression against Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, as it provides cover and support enabling the continuation of its attacks. We affirm our solidarity and our stand alongside the Lebanese people and their resistance in facing this criminal Zionist aggression, and we affirm Lebanon’s right to defend its land and sovereignty. We call upon the masses of the nation to close ranks and unite in confronting the Zionist enemy, which targets the entire region and all its peoples. #Military_Media
... The Municipal Affairs Department in Hezbollah affirms that targeting civilian employees is a red line, and attempts to intimidate municipal workers will only reinforce their determination to fulfill public duties. They will not allow the enemy to turn these assaults into a fait accompli or an accepted policy. We extend our condolences to the family of the martyr Hussein Yassin Hussein, to the esteemed municipal council, and to all the residents of the town of Houla. We ask Allah Almighty to envelop him in His vast mercy and grant patience and comfort to his family. Hezbollah Media Relations Sunday, 23–11–2025 2 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1447 #Military_Media
... They also stormed Deir Al-Ghusun town to the north. In contrast, Tulkarem city witnessed a public stand in support of Gaza, condemning the ongoing occupation massacres, and commemorating the Sabra and Shatila massacre. The continuous escalation has led to the forced displacement of more than 5,000 families from Tulkarem and Nour Shams camps, totaling over 25,000 citizens, and the complete destruction of more than 600 homes, with 2,573 homes partially damaged, amidst the continued closure of the camp entrances with earth mounds, turning them into areas almost devoid of life. The aggression has so far resulted in the martyrdom of 14 citizens, including a child and two women, one of whom was eight months pregnant, in addition to dozens of injuries and arrests, and widespread destruction affecting infrastructure, homes, commercial shops, and vehicles. The Media Committee in Tulkarem 18-09-2025
... Tuesday, September 16th: The week culminated in one of its bloodiest days, defined by large-scale massacres from strikes on homes without warning. The Zaqout family was annihilated with over 23 martyrs, and another strike on the Masoud and Taha families in Al-Daraj left over 20 martyrs and many missing. The IOF directly targeted Rantisi Children's Hospital with artillery and drone fire, while also demolishing the Ain Jalut towers in Nuseirat, capping a day of unprecedented slaughter, as the IOF officially began its ground invasion of Gaza City. At least 420 martyrs ascended in Gaza during this period, including 41 aid seekers and 24 from starvation. #GazaSummary
... ⚫️ Palestinian Islamic Jihad: — In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful The escalation of the brutal and barbaric aggression by the "israeli" occupation army against Gaza City and the bombing of towers and densely populated residential areas last night is a response from the government of war criminals in the "israeli" entity, with fire and more criminality, to the Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha and its resolutions, especially in light of the threats made this morning by war criminal Netanyahu and his Nazi government to launch a strong and unprecedented aggression and commit more massacres. Furthermore, the "israeli" occupation entity's escalation of its criminality, coinciding with the visit of United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to occupied Palestine, is a blatant declaration of the Trump administration's adoption of the war crimes and barbarism committed by the "israeli" occupation army, crimes that Rubio's statements and behavior have justified. Rubio's visit to Al-Buraq Wall, and his visit schedule which included a tour of Jerusalem, is a clear declaration that the Trump administration encourages the "israeli" usurping entity to proceed with policies of annexing the West Bank, Judaizing holy sites, and displacing our Palestinian people from their land. Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine 24 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, September 16, 2025 AD.