Former US President Donald Trump launched the National Security Document at the beginning of this month, which included a new vision for the world, where he considered the Middle East an important investment area.

Despite the lack of conclusive evidence, Trump insists that he stopped the ceasefire in Gaza, and stresses moving forward with the next phase of his plan before the end of this month, which includes the establishment of a "peace" council and an international "stability" force. Trump seems to feel pressed for time before the upcoming US midterm elections, and seeks to remain in power for a second presidential term.

Trump's plan requires achieving a constitutional coup and facing a judicial challenge that allows him to run, in addition to implementing the new National Security Document, which aims to put the Middle East on the investment path he wants.

The current situation requires Trump to expedite the arrangement of the situation of his partner Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he does not personally favor, but considers him the only figure capable of influencing Jewish businessmen in Israel and America, and pushing them to support his investment projects in the Middle East. This means the need to stop the war and keep Netanyahu in power, by convincing him to complete the procedures for obtaining a presidential pardon, including admitting guilt and withdrawing from political life, which Netanyahu refuses.

Despite this rejection, Trump and his team seem to be approaching the presentation of a new formula that Netanyahu has begun to study.

This formula depends on inviting Netanyahu to a general election in Israel, followed by the latter accepting the remaining pardon conditions, then running for election again, while changing his alliances to get rid of his hard-line allies such as Ben Gvir and Smotrich, who contradict Trump's investment orientations, and most Gulf countries refuse to deal with them if they remain in power, while Saudi Arabia insists on not normalizing relations without the establishment of a Palestinian state.

This position supports the two countries' insistence on not contributing to the reconstruction of Gaza without ensuring that a new war does not break out, which means the need to change the Israeli political map, ensure comprehensive peace in the region that excludes warmongers in Israel, stop the displacement project, and resume the Palestinian Authority's role in Gaza.

But Netanyahu does not see things so easily, and does not feel Trump's urgency, because he knows that leaving political life and then returning through direct elections will not convince his opponents, who believe that he will go out the door to return through the window, and they want to get rid of him permanently so that he does not pose a threat to them. Netanyahu's opponents will not miss the opportunity to overthrow him, especially since they believe that his joining any coalition with them is no longer a qualitative addition. However, a comprehensive formula that guarantees the exit of settlers from the scene and the overthrow of Smotrich may make the matter acceptable to some pillars of the opposition, especially if it is supported by great pressure and pledges from Trump.

In return, Netanyahu returns to maneuvering, especially with his expression of some flexibility, which Trump seems to have requested of him, by announcing his intention to dismantle 14 settlement outposts and arrest 70 settlers, and even his willingness to reach a "possible" peace with the Palestinians. This unusual language from Netanyahu has made everyone wonder about the reasons for this "change" in position. And if we reach the above scenario, will the Israeli political scene witness such developments? We'll wait and see.

The Israeli government has leveled sharp accusations against Thomas Barack, the United States Ambassador to Ankara and the US Special Envoy to Syria, claiming that he is defending Turkish interests at the expense of Israeli interests.

The Israeli website "Walla" quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that Tel Aviv is very concerned about Barack's recent statements, which Israel considers biased towards Turkey.

The Israeli official stated that "Barack is acting as if he were an ambassador for Turkey, and this is negatively affecting developments in the Middle East," reflecting deep dissatisfaction in Israeli circles with the US envoy's positions.

The official added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu views Barack as "an element acting hostile towards Israel," noting that he is "excessively influenced by Turkish interests in Syria and acts as an ambassador serving Ankara's interests," which is causing great concern to the Israeli government.

The report pointed to previous statements made by Barack in Doha, where he said: "Israel may claim to be a democratic country, but what actually works better in this region is a benevolent monarchy," which has increased the intensity of Israeli criticism towards him.

The report stated that Israel is working to strengthen its relations with figures it considers supportive within the circle surrounding US President Donald Trump, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the United States Representative to the United Nations, Mike Walls, in an attempt to balance what it considers bias on the part of Barack.

The southern region of Syria is witnessing an escalation in security tensions as a result of increasing Israeli interventions, with the occupation forces arresting at least 45 people in recent months. These arrests come in the context of Israeli efforts to change the balance of power in the region.

Israeli security operations are concentrated in the border areas, where individuals suspected of cooperating with parties that Israel considers hostile are targeted. These operations have sparked widespread resentment among local residents who are suffering from the repercussions of these interventions.

Local activists say that the arrests are carried out randomly, and that many of the detainees are civilians who have no connection to any military or political activities. They add that these practices aim to intimidate the population and force them to cooperate with the occupation.

On the other hand, Israel claims that these operations are necessary to maintain its national security, and that it only targets elements that threaten the stability of the region. It affirms that it respects Syria's sovereignty and that its interventions are limited to combating terrorism.

The situation in southern Syria remains complex, as the interests of many regional and international parties intersect. Israeli interventions raise questions about the future of the region and the possibility of achieving stability under these circumstances.

The Arab Republic of Egypt announced on Tuesday evening its complete and categorical rejection of any calls or proposals aimed at displacing Palestinians from their lands or making demographic changes in the besieged Gaza Strip.

This announcement came from the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel-Aati, during his reception in Cairo of a high-level European delegation headed by Christoph Bechu, the European Union Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, Minister Abdel-Aati reviewed the "constants of the Egyptian position" regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, foremost of which is "full commitment to implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2803, to ensure the establishment of a permanent ceasefire and the flow of humanitarian and relief aid without any restrictions or obstacles, in addition to preparing for the deployment of an international force to achieve stability of a temporary nature in the sector".

The Minister also stressed "the utmost importance of moving forward in the steps of forming the Palestinian technocratic committee, in preparation for the return of the legitimate Palestinian Authority to the Gaza Strip and managing its affairs".

The Minister also addressed "the issue of training elements of the Palestinian police in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the importance of joint work to increase the volume of humanitarian aid that enters the sector on a daily and regular basis".

It is worth mentioning that the UN Security Council adopted on the seventeenth of last November a resolution submitted by the United States of America allowing the establishment of a "temporary international force to achieve stability in the Gaza Strip", with the support of thirteen members and the abstention of Russia and China.

The resolution also welcomed the plan of US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, which was issued on the twenty-ninth of September of the year 2025.

After two full years of war and aggression, the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" entered into force on the tenth of last October.

This agreement was supposed to end a genocide committed by the Israeli occupation forces over two full years, starting on the eighth of October 2023, which left behind more than seventy thousand martyrs and more than one hundred and seventy-one thousand wounded Palestinians, the vast majority of whom were children and women, in addition to massive destruction of infrastructure, with a reconstruction cost estimated by the United Nations at about seventy billion US dollars.

Israel also continues its blatant violation of the humanitarian protocol of the agreement, by allowing the entry of quantities of humanitarian and relief aid far less than the agreed quantities, according to previous data issued by the government media office in the Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian citizen was martyred in the Gaza Strip, as the Israeli occupation army expanded the scope of its military operations on the besieged Strip. The operations included the destruction and bombing of a number of residential and commercial buildings, which led to a worsening of the already deteriorating humanitarian situation.

These developments come amid the continued state of tension and instability in the region, and the escalating fears of a deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The residents of the Strip live in extremely difficult living conditions, as a result of the ongoing siege for years, and the restrictions imposed on the movement of people and goods.

Eyewitnesses reported that the occupation forces bombed a number of buildings in various areas of the Strip, which led to the displacement of more Palestinian families. The military operations also hampered relief and ambulance efforts, and made it difficult to reach the injured and wounded.

Palestinian political and popular figures condemned the Israeli military operations, and considered them a dangerous escalation aimed at terrorizing civilians and destabilizing the Strip. They called on the international community to intervene immediately to stop the Israeli aggression and protect Palestinian civilians.

The figures also called for lifting the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip, allowing freedom of movement for people and goods, and providing the necessary humanitarian assistance to the population. They stressed the need to hold the occupation accountable for its crimes and violations against the Palestinian people.

A report issued by an international organization concerned with the protection of journalists revealed the killing of 67 journalists in various parts of the world during 2025. The report indicated that the Israeli army is considered the most dangerous entity for the lives of journalists, as it was involved in killing many of them while covering events in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The report explained that journalists face increasing challenges in conflict zones, where they are subjected to direct targeting by the parties to the conflict, in addition to other risks such as indiscriminate bombing and arbitrary arrests.

The report strongly condemned the targeting of journalists, and called for the necessity of holding those responsible for these crimes accountable, and ensuring the protection of journalists and enabling them to do their work freely and safely.

The report also urged the international community to make more efforts to protect journalists in conflict zones, and to provide them with the necessary support to enable them to continue their work in conveying the truth and exposing violations.

The report stressed the importance of the role of the press in revealing facts and monitoring power, stressing that targeting journalists represents a threat to democracy and freedom of expression.

In an analysis published by an Israeli newspaper, journalist Tzvi Barel reviewed the statements of Tom Barak, the US Special Envoy to Syria and Ambassador to Turkey, which were characterized by clarity and candor during the Milken Institute Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Barak did not hesitate to describe the situation in Lebanon as difficult, considering the disarmament of Hezbollah to be impossible. He pointed out that if he were an advisor to Netanyahu, he would advise him on an important matter, but he ruled out its occurrence due to a lack of trust.

This important matter is Netanyahu's agreement to Turkey's participation in an international force to achieve stability in Gaza and its reconstruction. Barak believes that this participation may be a turning point in Turkish-Israeli relations, stressing the possibility of reaching an agreement between them.

However, this American optimism was not fully reciprocated by Ankara. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan affirmed that his country continues its efforts to implement the second phase of the Trump plan for Gaza, pointing to Washington's pressure on Israel to accept Turkey's participation in the international force. However, Tel Aviv is showing strong reservations about this matter, while Cairo is not showing enthusiasm for deploying Turkish forces in the sector.

In light of these complexities, there is a growing realization in Washington of the need for a foreign force capable of encouraging hesitant countries to send their forces to Gaza. An official in the Turkish Justice and Development Party reveals that Turkey's participation may open the door for the participation of Azerbaijan and Indonesia, which have strong relations with Ankara, but prefer not to start, while Turkey does not mind doing so.

Barak points to the importance of the strong relationship between the Turkish and American presidents, stressing that Turkey and Qatar intervened in the final stages of negotiations to release the hostages, which contributed to reaching a decision point.

The rapprochement between Erdogan and Trump is not limited to the Gaza file, but also includes Ankara's efforts to resolve the Russian S400 defense system crisis, which led to Turkey's exclusion from the F35 fighter development project. Trump seems inclined to return Turkey to the project, despite Israel's concerns.

Barel recalls Trump's praise of Turkey's policy in Syria, in contrast to Israel's view, which sees Turkish influence as a threat. Erdogan and Trump agree on the future of Syria as a unified state, and seek to integrate the Syrian Kurdish forces into the new Syrian army. Trump also rebuked Netanyahu for the recent military operation in the Golan.

Erdogan, along with Sisi and the Emir of Qatar, signed the "Trump Declaration for Lasting Peace and Prosperity," making Turkey a "guarantor" in the American plan for Gaza. Washington has become responsible for Israel's behavior, while Doha and Ankara bear responsibility for Hamas's behavior.

With the disarmament of Hamas becoming the biggest obstacle, Qatar and Turkey have been tasked with finding an innovative solution. Turkish and Palestinian sources say that the proposal includes the formation of a "Peace Council" headed by Trump, the appointment of a Palestinian civilian board of directors, and the entry of Palestinian police officers into Gaza with the support of UN forces. But this requires an agreement with Hamas that includes not using weapons, without actually disarming them.

The Turkish Foreign Minister believes that disarming Hamas early is unrealistic, because it is conditional on a Palestinian administration of the sector and a permanent ceasefire. Ankara is betting that its participation in the international force may be a guarantee for the safety of Palestinian and international crews, on the grounds that Hamas does not want to confront Turkish forces.

In contrast, an Israeli newspaper offers a different reading, where an expert on Turkish affairs believes that Turkey considers itself a "pivotal state" that played a central role in completing the "Trump deal" to return the abductees.

He adds that Ankara believes in a historical right to play a central role in the region, so it insists on being present in every political or security equation.

The expert points out that Turkish influence is real, citing Hamas's residence in Qatar and Turkey, and the decisive role of Turkish-Qatari pressure that pushed the movement to cooperate with the Trump administration. He confirms that Turkish ambition goes beyond Gaza, as Ankara intervenes in most of the world's wars, plays the role of mediator in Africa, and works to consolidate its image as a rising superpower.

However, the expert believes that the Turkish leadership's position towards Israel is hostile, as the Turkish president and foreign minister accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire and trying to sabotage the second phase of the agreement. He says that this approach makes the chances of Israel accepting Turkey's participation in the administration of Gaza very slim.

Israeli occupation forces stormed two Palestinian universities in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, and carried out an arrest campaign that affected dozens of citizens, while settlers continued their attacks on Palestinian property, setting fire to vehicles and homes in several towns.

Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Quds University in the town of Abu Dis, east of occupied Jerusalem, and carried out extensive searches inside the university campus.

Occupation forces also stormed Birzeit University north of Ramallah at dawn on Tuesday from three different entrances, and detained the university guards.

The occupation army detained five Birzeit University security personnel and confiscated their personal phones.

In the context of raids and arrests, the Israeli occupation forces arrested a young man from the Bedouin Al-Hathroura community southeast of occupied Jerusalem, following an attack by settlers on shepherds in the vicinity of the community.

Crews from the occupation municipality, accompanied by Israeli forces, also stormed a house in the Al-Bustan neighborhood of Silwan in preparation for its demolition.

Inside the territories occupied in 1948, the Israeli authorities forced a Palestinian to demolish two houses he owns in the village of Arara, on the pretext that they did not obtain the necessary building permits.

In Ramallah, settlers attacked the vehicles of Palestinian citizens with stones on the bridge of the town of Atara, north of the city, preventing cars from passing and closing the road that connects the town to the city of Ramallah.

Occupation forces arrested a Palestinian young man after raiding his house in Beitunia, while other forces stormed various neighborhoods in the cities of Ramallah and Al-Bireh.

Occupation forces also set up a military checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Ein Sinya, and intensified their measures at the Atara checkpoint and the Rawabi roundabout, which led to obstructing the movement of Palestinian citizens.

In Hebron, south of the West Bank, settlers attacked the homes of Palestinian citizens in Masafer Yatta, south of the city, and set fire to a vehicle and an agricultural tractor in the Wadi al-Rakheem community, west of the Susya settlement, and wrote racist slogans on the walls of a number of homes.

An armed settler also attacked Palestinian farmers in the Huwara area of Masafer Yatta, and tried to attack them and expel them from their lands and prevent them from plowing and cultivating them.

Occupation forces arrested ten Palestinian citizens from the towns of Al-Murraq, Al-Koum, Al-Dhahiriya and Idhna, including a 17-year-old child from the town of Beit Ummar.

In Bethlehem, occupation forces arrested eight Palestinian citizens from the towns of Al-Khader, Kisan and Al-Marah, and detained 24 others for several hours after interrogating them in the field.

At dawn, settlers stormed the village of Al-Marah and burned a house and two vehicles in its vicinity.

In Salfit, occupation forces arrested four Palestinian citizens at dawn on Tuesday, after raiding their homes in the town of Al-Zawiya and the village of Masha, west of the governorate.

In Jericho, the "Al-Baydar" human rights organization reported that occupation forces demolished a residential site belonging to the Daoud Al-Baaran family, west of the city, and attacked lands in the village of Al-Minya, near Kisan, east of Bethlehem.

In Qalqilya, north of the occupied West Bank, occupation forces stormed Izbat Al-Tabib, east of the city, raided the homes of Palestinian citizens, and subjected some of them to a field investigation that lasted for several hours.

In Nablus, occupation forces raided the village of Burqa, northwest of the city, and arrested six Palestinian citizens after turning one of the houses into a military barracks and conducting field investigations. They also arrested two brothers from the Old Askar camp after raiding their house.

In Jenin, occupation forces stormed several towns at dawn on Tuesday, including Ya'bad, where they raided a house and deployed infantry teams in the streets of the town, while the soldiers continued to use some of the houses as military barracks for the army for nearly a month.

The mayor of Ya'bad, Amjad Atatra, confirmed that occupation forces stormed the town and deployed infantry teams in its center, and raided and searched a number of homes.

In Al-Seela Al-Harithiya, west of Jenin, the forces raided several homes and searched them without arrests, while occupation vehicles stormed the town of Qabatiya, and deployed snipers on the roofs of a number of homes without recording arrests or confrontations.

Since the start of the war of extermination on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, Israeli attacks have escalated in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, resulting in the martyrdom of more than 1,092 Palestinians, the injury of about 11,000, and the arrest of more than 18,000 people.

The Gaza government announced on Tuesday that Israeli forces had committed 738 violations of the ceasefire agreement in just two months, resulting in the martyrdom of 386 Palestinians and the injury of 980 others. In addition, only 38% of the agreed-upon aid was delivered, exacerbating the suffering of civilians.

The ceasefire agreement came into effect on October 10, ending a devastating war launched by Israel on October 8, 2023, which left more than 70,000 martyrs and more than 171,000 wounded.

The Government Media Office explained in a statement that "the occupation committed serious and systematic violations of the ceasefire agreement that entered into force on October 10, 2025, until the evening of Monday, December 8, 2025".

The statement stressed that these violations represent "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and a deliberate undermining of the essence of the provisions of the attached humanitarian protocol".

It pointed out that the competent government authorities monitored during the mentioned period "738 violations of the agreement, including 205 direct shooting crimes against civilians, and 37 crimes of military vehicles penetrating residential areas".

Also, "358 crimes of bombing and targeting unarmed citizens and their homes, and 138 crimes of blowing up and destroying homes, institutions and civilian buildings" were recorded.

The office mentioned that these violations led to "the martyrdom of 386 citizens, and the injury of 980 others, in addition to 43 cases of illegal arrest carried out by the Israeli occupation forces".

The statement added that Israel did not abide by its humanitarian commitments, as it "allowed the entry of only 13,511 trucks out of 25,000 trucks that were supposed to be brought in during that period, with a daily average of only 226 trucks out of 600 trucks scheduled daily, with a commitment rate not exceeding 38 percent".

It stressed that "this serious shortcoming led to the continued shortage of food, medicine, water and fuel, and exacerbated the level of the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip".

The statement continued: "Also, fuel shipments arriving in the Gaza Strip during the same period amounted to only 315 trucks out of 3,000 fuel trucks that were supposed to enter, with an average of 5 trucks per day out of 50 trucks allocated according to the agreement".

It stressed that this "means that the occupation has committed to only 10 percent of the agreed quantities regarding fuel, which keeps hospitals, bakeries, water and sanitation stations in a near-shutdown situation, and exacerbates the daily suffering of civilian residents".

A video has widely circulated showing the moments when Israeli officer Roman Goffman, recently appointed head of the Mossad, fled a battlefield with Palestinian resistance fighters during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023.

The video shows Goffman exchanging fire during clashes near the Sderot settlement, before being forced to flee the site under a hail of bullets.

According to Israeli media sources, Goffman was injured during these confrontations and was transferred to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon for treatment. He was then the commander of the Tze'elim base with the rank of Brigadier General, before later becoming the military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Goffman's name returned to the forefront after Netanyahu announced his appointment as head of the foreign intelligence service (Mossad), succeeding David Barnea, whose term will end in June 2026.

Netanyahu's office confirmed in the appointment statement that Goffman was "seriously injured" during his clash with fighters from the Hamas movement in the vicinity of Gaza on October 7, 2023.

The video sparked widespread reactions, with activists describing it as "exciting footage" and "historic" because it shows the escape of someone who today leads the most important Israeli security agency in front of a fighter from the Al-Qassam Brigades.

The circulating accounts state that the fighters did not notice Goffman's presence at first, but as soon as they discovered his location, they initiated firing at him, which led to him being injured in his foot and withdrawing from the place. These accounts suggested that the fighters did not realize that he was a senior officer who had reached the field point himself.

Others described the scenes as reflecting the inability of the Israeli forces to confront the fighters in an open field, considering that the soldiers and officers "resort to fleeing when they face the fighters face to face", while they use force against civilians.

Activists believe that the re-dissemination of the video at this time carries important connotations, especially days after Goffman's appointment as head of the Mossad, considering that the clip "embarrasses the Israeli leadership" because it shows a sensitive field moment for an officer who today holds a high sovereign position.

Some pointed out that the circulation of the footage coincides with an internal discussion in Israel about the army's performance during the first hours of the October 7 attack, and the confusion and chaos that accompanied it in the ranks of the military units.

Others pointed out that the scenes provide a "visual narrative" of the chaos that the Gaza envelope witnessed at the beginning of the attack, especially since Israeli sources admitted that Goffman was among the highest-ranking officers who were injured on that day.

In contrast, tweeters praised the performance of the Al-Qassam Brigades fighters in the video, especially the fighter who appeared steadfast in his position and pointing his weapon in preparation for a new clash, while Goffman continues to withdraw for a long distance. These considered that the fighter's steadfastness reflects "high discipline and readiness" in facing a senior officer.

Activists pointed out that the fighter's failure to pursue Goffman may be related to operational plans that require the fighters to adhere to the points of engagement and not chase individuals away from the path of progress, considering that the scene documents a "turning point" in the battle of October 7, where a senior officer appears withdrawing under pressure in exchange for a single fighter who maintains his position and continues fighting.

Journalist Ben Samuels mentioned in a report published by the “Haaretz” newspaper that American conservative media personality Tucker Carlson exploited his participation in the annual Doha Forum in Qatar to attack Israel and its supporters in Washington, in a move that deepened the dispute within the Republican Party regarding the relationship with Israel and the extent of its influence in American politics.

During a dialogue with the Qatari Prime Minister, Carlson denied accusations that he was being paid by Qatar, and affirmed that he plans to buy a house in Doha because it is a beautiful city, adding that he is a free American and will be wherever he wants.

The Qatari Prime Minister pointed out during the conversation that there are parties seeking to destabilize the relationship between Qatar and the United States and distort the image of everyone who visits Doha.

He described the relationship between the two countries as beneficial to both parties, stressing that Qatar does not receive aid from the United States, but rather cooperates and invests with it, in an implicit reference to the nature of the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv.

Ben Samuels quoted Carlson as saying that former US President Donald Trump personally intervened after the Israeli strike that targeted a site in Doha in September.

Carlson explained that Trump asked the Israelis to apologize to Qatar, and sided with an Arab country against Israel in this matter, which is a rare occurrence.

The Qatari Prime Minister mentioned that Qatar cooperated with Israeli governments and intelligence agencies in some files at the request of the United States, especially with regard to financial support arrangements for Hamas.

On the sidelines of the forum, Carlson was asked about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and he replied that some are seeking to force the American people to submit.

The report indicates that Carlson repeated his criticisms of the pro-Israel lobby, within the framework of his political vision consistent with the "America First" direction supported by Trump.

A number of right-wing politicians and commentators accused him of being a paid Qatari agent, considering that his appearance at the forum and alignment with Qatar is a promotional service for it and against Israel.

The co-founder of the Carlson media network responded by publishing pictures of Carlson pointing his middle finger at critics, and other pictures of him with Donald Trump Jr., in a political message about the Trump family's position towards Qatar.

The Haaretz report indicated that Trump repeatedly praised Qatar, describing it as a key ally and an effective mediator who helped end the Gaza war, despite Israel's accusations that Qatar facilitates Hamas's influence and finances it.

The Qatari Prime Minister clarified that his country will not bear the cost of rebuilding Gaza, saying that it is not the one who will pay the price for what others have destroyed.

Ben Samuels quoted Republican sources as saying that some supporters of Israel accuse prominent figures in the Trump administration of being motivated by financial ties with Qatar.

Haaretz concluded its report by referring to a tripartite meeting between the United States, Israel and Qatar in New York, aimed at rebuilding relations after the Israeli strike on Doha.

The year 2025 witnessed a tragic increase in the number of journalists who lost their lives, with the death toll reaching 67 journalists. The largest percentage of these journalists were martyred in the Gaza Strip by fire from the Israeli occupation forces.

A report issued by an international organization concerned with the protection of journalists showed that approximately 79% of the victims fell as a result of direct actions by regular armies or armed groups, as the number of journalists killed by these forces reached 37 journalists, in addition to 16 journalists assassinated by organized crime gangs.

The organization confirmed that the targeting of journalists was not merely accidental incidents, but rather a direct result of their professional work in covering events and conveying facts.

The Director-General of the organization pointed out that the main reason behind the escalation of the targeting of journalists is the continued impunity, which encourages the commission of more crimes against journalists.

He added that the failure of international organizations to implement laws related to the protection of journalists in conflict zones reflects a decline in the political will of governments.

He explained that journalists have turned from witnesses to events into direct targets, who are targeted and liquidated.

The Gaza Strip topped the list of the most dangerous areas for journalists, where about 43% of the total number of journalists killed worldwide during 2025 were martyred. These journalists fell by fire from the Israeli occupation forces, which have killed more than 220 journalists since October 2023, including 65 who were practicing their work.

The former President of the International Federation of Journalists confirmed that Israel's systematic targeting of journalists in the Gaza Strip constitutes a double crime against humanity and freedom of expression, noting that journalists are protected under international law as civilians, and that they play a vital role in documenting events in the sector in light of the restrictions imposed by Israel on their work.

In addition to Gaza, the Russian army continued to target local and international journalists in Ukraine. In Sudan, 4 journalists were killed during the year, two of them after being kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces.

Mexico ranked second globally in the list of the most dangerous countries for journalistic work, where 9 journalists were killed in 2025, the bloodiest year in the country in 3 years. This is attributed to the increasing influence of organized crime gangs in Latin America, which witnessed 24% of journalist killings worldwide.

In addition to murder, 503 journalists are languishing in prisons around the world as of December 1, 2025, with China topping the list with 121 detainees, followed by Russia (48) and Burma (47). Moscow holds the largest number of foreign journalists (26 Ukrainians).

In Israeli prisons, 20 Palestinian journalists are still behind bars. The report stated that Israel ranks second after Russia in the list of countries detaining foreign journalists, as 20 Palestinian journalists remain in Israeli prisons, including 16 who were arrested during the past two years in Gaza and the West Bank.

The report added that 135 journalists are still missing in 37 countries, and that 72% of disappearances are concentrated in the Middle East and Latin America.

The organization warned that impunity and the decline in governments' will to protect journalists have turned them from witnesses to events into targets for liquidation, stressing that journalists do not die, but are killed.

Informed sources reported that Iran withdrew its diplomatic mission and its forces present in Syria two days before the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime, according to Agence France-Presse.

The agency quoted a former Syrian officer, who worked in one of the security headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard in Damascus, that the Iranian leadership summoned him on December 5, 2024, three days before the fall of the Assad regime, to the operations headquarters in the al-Mazza neighborhood in the capital because of an important order.

The officer added that the Iranian commander in charge of the group, who was known as "Hajj Abu Ibrahim," informed the Syrian officers and soldiers working under the command of the Iranians, who numbered about 20 people, that "as of today, there will be no presence of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Syria."

The Iranian official also asked the elements to burn and destroy sensitive documents before his eyes, and to remove all hard drives from computers, then they were informed that "everything is over, that they are no longer responsible for them, and that their civil identities will reach them after days."

The officer added: "It seemed like it was prepared in advance, but it was surprising to us. We knew that things were not going well, but not to this extent."

The officer and his colleagues received a month's salary in advance, before dispersing and returning to their homes in a state of shock. Two days later, the regime collapsed at dawn on December 8, and Assad fled.

Two former Syrian employees in the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus said that the consulate was completely evacuated on the evening of December 5, and left for Beirut, while the Syrian employees were informed to stay in their homes, and they were paid three months' salaries in advance.

One of the employees, who asked not to be identified, said that a number of his Syrian colleagues who hold Iranian citizenship left with them at night, accompanied by senior officers from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

He confirmed that the embassy offices, the consular section, and all Iranian security centers were completely empty the next day.

Testimonies from drivers and employees on the Syrian-Lebanese border during that period also indicated an unprecedented congestion witnessed at the Jdeidet Yabous-al-Masnaa crossing on Thursday and Friday, where the crossing took eight hours.

In another testimony, Syrian Colonel Muhammad Dibo said from inside a base that was used as a main operations room for Iranian forces south of the city of Aleppo: "After the fall of Aleppo, Iran did not fight anywhere else."

He added: "Iran was forced to withdraw suddenly after the rapid collapse, as three suicide bombers from the factions led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham carried out an attack that resulted in the killing of Iranians at the beginning of the operation on Aleppo."

Reports published by Iranian media at the end of October/November 2024 confirmed the killing of elements of the Iranian forces in Aleppo, including a prominent military advisor, Sardar Pour Hashemi, who was buried in Tehran in the presence of a large number of officials.

Dibo explained: "When we entered their headquarters in Aleppo, we found personal documents from passports and identities belonging to Iranian officers, they did not have time to withdraw them."

Dibo, who accompanied the opposition fighting factions from Idlib to Damascus, confirmed that after the control of Aleppo, "about 4,000 Iranian fighters were evacuated via the Russian Hmeimim base to which they resorted, while others fled towards Lebanon and Iraq."

This coincides with what the Syrian officer, who refused to reveal his identity, says, who says that "an Iranian commander known as Hajj Jawad, was evacuated on December 5, 2024, accompanied by a number of Iranian fighters and officers via the Hmeimim base to Tehran."

Correspondents and eyewitnesses reported that the Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes and artillery shelling on various areas south and east of the Gaza Strip.

In the west of Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip, the army carried out violent airstrikes, while artillery targeted areas east of the city with shells, according to eyewitnesses.

In Khan Yunis city, Israeli warships opened fire in the open sea, causing panic among the displaced people in the area.

Eyewitnesses also reported that Israeli army forces carried out demolition operations inside the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, amid intensive flights of drones in the area's sky.

These developments come amid the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Israel, but the latter continues to violate the agreement by targeting Palestinians outside the areas to which it withdrew under the agreement, resulting in deaths and injuries.

The agreement was supposed to end a genocide that Tel Aviv began on October 8, 2023.

This genocide resulted in the martyrdom of more than 70,000 Palestinians and the injury of more than 171,000, most of whom are children and women, in addition to massive destruction that the United Nations estimates will cost about $70 billion to rebuild.

A Hebrew report revealed a tragic increase in the number of Palestinian prisoners who have died inside Israeli occupation prisons, with the number reaching 110 prisoners since the extremist minister Itamar Ben Gvir took office as Minister of National Security in late 2022.

A statistical comparison published by the Hebrew website "Walla" showed a large gap in mortality rates. While prisons recorded the death of 178 prisoners during 40 years (1967-2007), the number rose to 110 martyrs during the last three years under Ben Gvir's administration, indicating a serious deterioration in the conditions of prisoners.

The vast majority of the martyrs are from the Gaza Strip, and they were martyred during the Israeli war on the Strip, where they were arrested and placed in extremely harsh conditions, according to the report.

The year 2023 witnessed the martyrdom of 32 prisoners, and the number rose in 2024 to reach 47 martyrs, while the year 2025 has so far recorded the martyrdom of 31 prisoners. This increase in numbers reflects a policy of medical neglect and systematic restrictions on prisoners.

This increase coincides with repeated statements by Ben Gvir calling for tightening the noose on Palestinian prisoners, which increases concerns about their fate under these harsh conditions.

Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, at a time when Israeli media indicates that there are significant gaps between Tel Aviv and Washington, especially regarding the second phase of the ceasefire plan in Gaza.

According to Maariv newspaper, the meeting was held in Netanyahu's office in the presence of the occupation's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, and Washington's ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, in addition to a number of security officials.

The meeting, which was described as urgent, led to the postponement of Netanyahu's trial session, which was scheduled earlier in the day and approved by the court.

Netanyahu (76 years old) faces corruption charges that could lead to his imprisonment if convicted, and he submitted a request for pardon to the Israeli President last Sunday.

The two sides discussed the latest developments on the international scene and the continued coordination between Israel and the United States, where significant gaps appear in the transition to the second phase of the Trump peace plan in Gaza.

The Israeli army announced the launch of a large military exercise lasting for a week, with the participation of units from the Israeli Navy and forces from the Fifth Fleet of the American army.

The army explained in an official statement that this exercise is called "Intrinsic Defender", and dozens of Israeli Navy soldiers are scheduled to participate in it.

The army confirmed that the main goal of this exercise is to enhance the level of strategic and operational cooperation between the Israeli and American naval forces, in addition to training the participating forces to deal with various potential regional threats.

The Israeli army did not specify in its statement the location where this joint exercise will take place.

This exercise comes in light of statements by the Israeli Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, in which he stated that the Israeli army is "preparing to deal with surprise war scenarios," considering that this preparation "is one of the important foundations for building strength in the coming years."

Israel and the United States conduct joint military exercises on a regular basis, as part of what Israel describes as deepening military alliance and raising the level of readiness of forces to deal with "increasing security challenges" in the region.

Palestinian sources in the Gaza Strip reported that elements of militias and clans began surrendering themselves to Hamas during the past twenty-four hours, following the assassination of Yasser Abu Shabab.

This measure comes after Hamas gave the elements of these armed militias a deadline of ten days to surrender themselves.

In preparation for this development, one of the leaders of the Union of Clans in the Gaza Strip announced his explicit support for Hamas.

In his statements, he confirmed that "the tribes are very concerned about the militias funded by Tel Aviv, and that these militias will disappear no matter how much Israel tries to support them.

He explained that the goal of the existence of these militias is to locate tunnels and Hamas fighters, that is, to carry out the tasks that Israel has been unable to carry out for two years.

In a related context, Hussam Al-Asatl, a leader of one of the militias in Khan Yunis, who was working in constant coordination with Yasser Abu Shabab, stated that Abu Shabab's death will not affect the militias' operations in the Gaza Strip.

Al-Asatl indicated that Abu Shabab's former deputy and successor, Ghassan Al-Duhaini, intends to continue his path, and he is closely involved in the military affairs of the militia. Al-Asatl added: "Hamas is trying to send elements to infiltrate us, but we will expose them soon."

Meanwhile, sources reported that Yasser Abu Shabab was killed in Rafah during a violent quarrel in which he was beaten and kicked by members of his militia and armed security guards who were constantly accompanying him.

In contrast, some reports indicated that the clan itself was linked to Hamas, and that the movement was involved in his death.

Media sources quoted a senior Israeli security official as saying that there is growing concern about Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli youth, including teenagers, online. The source confirmed that this phenomenon is expanding and affecting diverse social segments, as Iran relies on methods of financial enticement to target minors and Internet users.

According to the same source, out of about 30 espionage cases dealt with in the past two years, only a few involved teenagers. However, the source stressed that the ability of Iranian elements to attract minors is significant and worrying.

This warning comes in the wake of charges against a 21-year-old man, Rafael Ruveni, of communicating with an Iranian agent while serving in the military, and carrying out tasks for him in exchange for a sum of money exceeding 10,000 shekels.

Details indicate that Ruveni was recruited through the "Telegram" application, where he initially received small sums of money, then the matter developed into photographing public places, hiding objects in a garden, and checking for a buried gun, before providing information about the military base in which he was serving.

It was also reported that the Iranians operate automated accounts ("bots") on the "Telegram" application within Israeli channels, where they publish job offers, offers to trade cryptocurrencies, and offers for dating, using colloquial Hebrew to attract young people and offer "easy money".

Reports indicated one of these automated accounts, which is named "VIP Employment", which offered high salaries in exchange for "working with Iran", and this account received more than 100 participation requests.

For his part, the head of the National Student Council warned of the lack of sufficient awareness among students about the dangers of espionage, noting that the temptations are increasing, especially with the spread of digital phenomena unfamiliar to many adults. He added that platforms such as "Roblox" allow unlimited communication that may be exploited for blackmail, in addition to the spread of gambling among teenagers, which increases the likelihood of their cooperation with Iranian agents in exchange for money.

Reports indicate that recruitment attempts begin with "simple" acts, such as photographing the gate of a school or military base, or writing slogans on walls, and then develop into burning property or carrying out field surveillance against Israeli targets. In one case, a minor hid money, distributed inciting posters, and added an Iranian agent to groups on the "WhatsApp" application.

The reports also indicated that espionage penalties in Israel are severe, and may reach imprisonment for 15 years or even life imprisonment, even in the case of merely communicating with a foreign agent. Officials called for "recruiting all resources" to confront this phenomenon.

The report raises questions about the role of the education system in this regard, as experts emphasize that schools should be "the most important social and moral line of defense" to strengthen belonging, identity and responsibility, and provide a safe environment that allows students to report any suspicious behavior.

In contrast, the Ministry of Education in the Israeli government stated that it considers promoting safe behavior on the Internet and preventing dangerous behaviors a "central goal" within its policies.

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli occupation army, Eyal Zamir, stated that the yellow line that separates the areas under the control of the Hamas movement from the areas controlled by Israel represents the "new border" between Israel and the Gaza Strip, and stressed the need to prepare for a surprise war scenario.

Zamir described the yellow line as a "front defense line for settlements and an attack line" during a field tour in the Gaza Strip, in a clear message to the Israeli government, although US President Donald Trump's plan requires Israel to withdraw from this line in the second phase, in exchange for deploying an international force to achieve stability.

Zamir visited the areas of Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, accompanied by the commander of the Southern Region, Major General Yaniv Asur, and other military leaders.

Zamir affirmed that the occupation army "will not allow Hamas to re-establish itself," stressing that they "control large parts of the territory of the Strip and stand on the dominant control lines."

Speaking to the occupation soldiers, Zamir added: "We are working to thwart and remove threats on all fronts. We will not tolerate any threat to our forces, and we will respond forcefully to any attempt. We have complete freedom of action, whether here in the Southern Command or on all fronts."

Zamir called for vigilance and readiness on all fronts, saying: "We must prepare for a surprise war scenario, and this is one of the pillars of the next plan," as he stressed the importance of strengthening the reserve forces through new laws, to alleviate the burden on soldiers and enhance the efficiency of the army.

Meanwhile, the occupation army announced that the Navy had begun a week-long maneuver with the forces of the US Fifth Fleet, and Zamir revealed that the annual maneuvers would simulate the possibility of a surprise war.

Scholars and researchers participating in the Covenant for Jerusalem (Will) conference warned that the Al-Aqsa Mosque is going through the most dangerous stage in its modern history, and affirmed that the Israeli attack on its identity and religious status is increasing unprecedentedly, which requires the Islamic nation to immediately engage in defending it.

This came during a seminar entitled "Al-Aqsa: Will in the Face of Judaization," where the speakers presented a comprehensive overview of the transformations taking place in Jerusalem, and affirmed that the occupation seeks to reshape the religious and political reality in the Al-Aqsa Mosque through systematic policies based on the influence of the religious Zionist movement in government institutions.

Abdullah Marouf, Director of the Jerusalem Studies Center at 29 Mayıs University in Istanbul, explained that the rise of religious Zionism to decision-making centers has granted extremist Temple groups broad political cover, making the incursions and attacks more aggressive and clear. He pointed out that the time periods between rounds of escalation in Al-Aqsa have become shorter than ever before, turning into a continuous confrontation that moves the Palestinian street and ignites waves of resistance leading to the "Al-Aqsa Flood."

Marouf pointed out that the fierce attack for which the residents of Gaza are paying the price came as a result of defending Al-Aqsa, stressing that protecting the mosque is no longer the responsibility of the Palestinians alone, but rather a duty on the entire Islamic nation.

For his part, Dr. Nawaf Al-Takrouri, head of the Palestine Scholars Authority, affirmed that the Palestinian people will remain committed to their rights in Jerusalem, no matter the sacrifices, explaining that the occupation project goes beyond Palestine to target the entire region, which requires the nation to be aware of the seriousness of this project and to move to thwart it.

The head of the Scholars Formation Center, Muhammad Al-Hassan Ould Al-Dedew, reviewed the religious value of the Al-Aqsa Mosque since the time of Abraham, peace be upon him, stressing that venerating and protecting the mosque is a legal duty, and that attacks on it represent an insult to the Islamic nation that cannot be tolerated. He added that liberating Al-Aqsa and cleansing it from occupation is an individual obligation on everyone who is able.

The session concluded with Sheikh Abdul Hai Youssef reciting a document signed by the participating scholars, which emphasized the need to support the people of Jerusalem and strengthen those stationed there, and described normalization with the occupation as "treason against God and His Messenger." The document called on Islamic peoples to activate means of popular resistance, especially economic boycotts, and to support maritime convoys to relieve Gaza, and urged the resistance fighters to continue their steadfastness until liberation.

Hebrew media reported today, Sunday, that the trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, on corruption charges against him, has been postponed.

Channel 12 Hebrew stated that it was decided to cancel Netanyahu's hearing before the Central Court in Tel Aviv on Monday due to what it described as an "urgent political meeting."

The channel clarified that the Public Prosecution did not object to the request to cancel Netanyahu's testimony, which was also confirmed by the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.

Neither the channel nor the newspaper mentioned the nature of the emergency meeting that led to the cancellation of Netanyahu's trial hearing.

It is noteworthy that many of Netanyahu's hearing sessions before the court have been postponed in the past, due to claims of illness or other political engagements.

Netanyahu is being tried on corruption charges that could warrant his imprisonment if convicted, and last Sunday he submitted a request for a pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

The prosecution resumed questioning Netanyahu last Wednesday, in his second interrogation since submitting the pardon request, which sparked widespread controversy between supporters and opponents.

Last November, former US President Donald Trump called on his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog to grant Netanyahu a pardon.

Since the beginning of his trial, Netanyahu has refused to plead guilty, knowing that Israeli law does not allow the president to grant a pardon except after pleading guilty.

Netanyahu faces charges of corruption, bribery and breach of trust in three cases, one of which relates to him and members of his family receiving valuable gifts from businessmen, in exchange for providing them with facilities and assistance in various fields.

The second case relates to accusations against Netanyahu of negotiating with the publisher of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, Arnon Mozes, to obtain positive media coverage.

The third case relates to providing facilities to the former owner of the "Walla" news website, Shaul Elovitch, who was also an official at the Bezeq telecommunications company, in exchange for obtaining positive media coverage.

In addition to his trial locally, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on November 21, 2024, on charges of responsibility for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that the situation caused by Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is very dangerous, stressing that the devastating war in Gaza has not ended yet, and that the current ceasefire is unstable.

In an interview on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, the Norwegian minister described the situation in Gaza as very complex, but he pointed out that there is a real opportunity not only to end the war, but also to lay a solid foundation for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, noting that many countries around the world are moving towards recognizing the Palestinian state.

The minister also stressed the importance of the future government in Gaza being purely Palestinian, and being part of a unified Palestinian state that includes Gaza, the West Bank, and the relevant parts of Jerusalem in the long term.

He stressed the need to move to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza according to the proposed American plan, saying: "Either the war continues, or we pay close attention to what is happening in Gaza," stressing the importance of continuing to deliver humanitarian aid and achieving stability in the sector.

Regarding the West Bank, the Norwegian minister described the situation there as very difficult and deteriorating, noting that Israeli settlers are practicing more hostilities against Palestinians, due to the absence of punishment and sometimes with the support of the Israeli authorities.

He affirmed that Norway does not invest in any company that exports weapons to Israel for use in the West Bank.

In the context of his talk about the Oslo track, in which Norway played a pivotal role, the Norwegian minister explained that the positive aspect of this track was starting to build Palestinian institutions in preparation for the establishment of an internationally recognized Palestinian state.

He acknowledged that Israel was granted a kind of veto through the Oslo Accords, but the government of Benjamin Netanyahu in particular was not interested in negotiations with the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led to the description of the Israeli occupation of Palestine as illegal, which was confirmed by the International Court of Justice.

The Norwegian Foreign Minister affirmed that there is no alternative to the two-state solution in the long term, and that achieving this solution requires changing the current course, saying: "We cannot give Israel the right of veto, and therefore we joined Spain and Ireland in recognizing the State of Palestine."

Regarding the war in Ukraine, the Norwegian minister stressed that the solution must be fair and consistent with international principles related to sovereignty and the right to self-determination, and that it must be sustainable and logical, stressing that a fragile ceasefire cannot be accepted.

Tamar Shmoni, Deputy Head of the Rehabilitation Department in the Israeli Ministry of Defense, reported a noticeable increase in the number of soldiers suffering from psychological disorders since the start of the war on the Gaza Strip in October of last year.

Israeli Army Radio quoted Shmoni as saying that the ministry has treated about 62,000 psychological cases since October 7, 2023, while the number today is about 85,000 cases, describing this increase as unprecedented. She pointed out that about a third of the army's soldiers suffer from psychological problems after the events of October 7.

Shmoni added that each psychotherapist deals with up to 750 clients, and in some areas this number exceeds that, making it difficult to reach all those in need of treatment as quickly as required.

Last November, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper warned of a widespread psychological crisis in Israel, noting the increase in drug addiction cases and the existence of approximately two million people in need of psychological support, including a large number of soldiers.

Israeli media reports recently indicated an increase in suicide cases in the army. The Maariv newspaper reported that the soldier Nahorai Raphael Barzani committed suicide after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his participation in the fighting. Last week, reserve officer Thomas Edzguskes (28 years old) from the Givati Brigade also committed suicide after a psychological struggle, according to Hebrew media.

According to official Israeli data published last October, the army recorded 279 suicide attempts during 18 months, including 36 deaths.

In a separate context, violations of the ceasefire announced on October 10 continued, as the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the death of 367 Palestinians and the injury of 953 others during these violations, in addition to the continued shortage of food and medicine in the sector inhabited by about 2.4 million people.

The Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the current situation in the Gaza Strip is unsustainable, warning that Israeli practices pose a real threat to escalating the situation and the return of violence to the besieged sector.

The Qatari Prime Minister's statements came during his participation in a session within the activities of the second day of the Doha Forum 2025, where he highlighted the seriousness of the humanitarian and living situation faced by the residents of Gaza in light of the continued siege and violations.

Al Thani stressed that the residents of the Gaza Strip are holding on to their land and reject any attempt to force them to displacement or forced migration, stressing his country's rejection of Israeli displacement plans that aim to change the demographic composition of the sector.

In a related context, the Qatari Prime Minister reiterated his country's commitment to working to reduce escalation in the region and achieve just and comprehensive peace, noting that this goal can only be achieved through the involvement of all concerned parties in the political process.

These statements come in light of the continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, where the Palestinian Ministry of Health documented the martyrdom and injury of hundreds of Palestinians as a result of the continuous Israeli bombing of the sector.

It is noteworthy that the current edition of the Doha Forum, which is being held under the slogan "Establishing Justice... From Promises to Tangible Reality", is witnessing wide participation from leaders and decision-makers from around the world, with the aim of discussing global challenges and finding innovative solutions to them.

Participants from more than thirty countries announced the adoption of a new popular document entitled "Covenant to Stop and Criminalize Zionist Genocide in Gaza and Prosecute Its Perpetrators," in a step aimed at unifying popular, legal, and media efforts to stop the crimes committed against the residents of the sector and prosecute those responsible before various international bodies.

This announcement came during a seminar entitled "Towards Renewing the Nation's Will in the Face of Liquidation and Genocide," which was held as part of the activities of the "Covenant for Jerusalem" conference, where the organizers affirmed that the document will be open to the accession of bodies and individuals wishing to participate in the implementation of its various provisions.

The text of the document was presented by the head of the Jordanian Bar Association, Yahya Abu Abboud, explaining that it is based on the fact that the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip have been subjected for nearly two years to a full-fledged genocide, which the occupation carried out through widespread bombing and a tight siege that led to starvation and prevention of treatment, in addition to the comprehensive destruction of civilian infrastructure and the commission of documented violations against women, children, and prisoners. He affirmed that these crimes were committed publicly and in full view of the world, making their genocidal motives clear and direct.

The document reviewed, in a legal and political form, a set of UN and international reports that documented the nature of the crimes committed by the occupation in Gaza, considering that global recognition of the reality of genocide has become firmly established, and that the current moment requires moving from diagnosis to criminalization and prosecution of everyone who was involved, participated, or supported directly or indirectly.

The document called for escalating popular action to put Gaza back at the top of the international community's priorities, and strengthening initiatives aimed at breaking the siege and operating maritime and land convoys until it is completely ended. It also stressed the importance of expanding documentation and media pressure campaigns to expose the crime and strip the occupation of legitimacy, in parallel with confronting the discourse of denial of genocide promoted by some Israeli and Western parties.

The document included a clear direction towards activating international legal tracks, by supporting lawsuits filed before the competent courts to hold Israeli political and military leaders accountable, and prosecuting countries and companies complicit in the crimes committed.

The document also presents its vision for criminalizing the Zionist colonial ideology as the intellectual driver of genocidal policies, and emphasizes the need to strengthen civil and economic boycotts as a means of isolating the occupation and curbing its external support.

The document also stipulated the formation of a joint coordination mechanism between the signatory parties, concerned with following up on the implementation of commitments and accumulating efforts in one path, in order to ensure the continuation of popular and institutional momentum until the goals of the covenant are achieved.

The document concluded by affirming that stopping genocide is a shared moral, humanitarian, and legal responsibility, calling on peoples and institutions around the world to engage in a collective effort aimed at deterring the occupation, doing justice to the victims, and holding the criminals accountable.

The city of Istanbul is witnessing the participation of about 300 figures from more than thirty countries as part of the activities of the "Covenant for Jerusalem" conference, which hosted the announcement of the document, in a broader effort to reunite the Arab and Islamic will in the face of the liquidation and crimes committed against the Palestinians.

The Israeli occupation forces launched a wide-ranging campaign of raids and arrests in various areas of the occupied West Bank, affecting a number of Palestinians. This campaign coincided with the declaration of a general strike in the city of Hebron, in mourning for the souls of the martyrs.

Local sources reported that the occupation forces raided several homes in Hebron and other towns, searched them and tampered with their contents before arresting a number of young men. Israeli military vehicles were also stationed around the Al-Aroub camp north of Hebron, leading to clashes with Palestinian youths.

In the same context, national activities in Hebron announced a comprehensive strike in mourning for the souls of the two martyrs who were killed by occupation bullets earlier. The strike included educational institutions and shops, amid calls to escalate popular resistance against the occupation.

For its part, the Palestinian Authority strongly condemned these raids and arrests, considering them a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining security and stability in the region. It called on the international community to intervene urgently to stop these Israeli violations against the Palestinian people.

These developments come amid escalating tension in the West Bank, and increasing fears of a large-scale confrontation, in light of continued Israeli provocations and the escalating pace of settlement construction.

Hebrew sources reported that an Israeli soldier committed suicide due to suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, as a result of his participation in the war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

A Hebrew newspaper stated that the soldier, named Nehorai Raphael Barzani, committed suicide after a struggle with a deep psychological disorder resulting from his experience in the war on Gaza.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging a genocidal war on Gaza, which has resulted in the martyrdom of more than 70,000 Palestinians and the injury of 170,000 others, most of whom are children and women.

Reports indicate a relationship between the increase in suicide cases in the ranks of the Israeli army and the devastating psychological effects of the ongoing war on Gaza.

Two months ago, the soldier who committed suicide spoke about his suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and revealed that he spent three months outside Israel searching for appropriate treatment.

It is worth noting that there is a severe shortage in the number of psychotherapists in Israel, while the psychological rehabilitation department of the Ministry of Defense is facing increasing pressure.

In a similar incident, a 28-year-old reserve officer committed suicide after a bitter psychological struggle.

Official Israeli statistics revealed that 279 suicide attempts were recorded in the army ranks during a period of 18 months, of whom 36 soldiers died.

In conjunction with this, Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement, as 367 Palestinians were martyred and 953 others were injured, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.

Israel prevents the entry of sufficient quantities of food and medicine into Gaza, which increases the suffering of about 2.4 million Palestinians who are facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions.

A Hebrew newspaper incited against the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe, warning of their spread and infiltration into centers of power on the continent under the guise of moderation.

The newspaper based its incitement on excerpts from a report recently submitted to the European Union, which claims that the group is working to dismantle secular democratic institutions in Europe with the aim of establishing an Islamic religious state.

The report, prepared by two researchers in political Islam affairs in Europe, presents a disturbing picture of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe, noting that Europe is using taxpayers' money to finance organizations linked to the group, which promote a subversive ideology aimed at changing the face of the continent from within.

The newspaper quoted a Swedish member of the European Parliament as saying that the organizational structure of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe is complex. The group is a network of semi-autonomous groups, linked by a common ideology, family ties, and personal relationships, making it difficult to understand its mechanism of operation and track the flow of funds that support it.

He adds: "We used to ignore the Muslim Brotherhood, because this movement was almost non-existent on the continent, but things have turned upside down due to the increase in Islamic immigration, the emergence of a new generation of Muslims born in Europe, and the group's efforts to gain a foothold in the West."

The report indicates that the group infiltrates Europe through decentralized action, through countless entities that at first glance appear completely unrelated to each other, and present themselves as legitimate organizations, such as mosques, non-profit organizations, and social welfare funds.

The report claims that under the guise of legitimacy and decentralization, Islamic bodies can request national and European budgets, and through grants presented ostensibly as support for efforts to integrate immigrants or combat racism, the European Union has pumped tens of millions of dollars into networks that promote separatism and parallel societies inspired by Islamic Sharia.

The report also pointed to an alleged link between branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe and branches of Iran, claiming that although these two Islamic parties belong to two conflicting Islamic sects, they are good at cooperating with each other when infiltrating Europe.

The report also claims that Islamists in Europe exploit accusations of Islamophobia to silence criticism and opposition, and have also been able to exploit the European Union to obtain additional funding to combat this anti-Muslim discourse.

The newspaper called for banning the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and not tolerating them, demanding that the European Union stop funding any organization linked to the group and increase transparency, thorough auditing, and the exchange of intelligence information.

The newspaper praised the decision of former US President Donald Trump to classify major branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, claiming that this classification constitutes a strong precedent for confronting Islamic threats directly.

An investigation published by an Israeli magazine revealed details of a large-scale media project led by billionaire Larry Ellison and his son David, aimed at reshaping the American narrative to be more supportive of Israel.

The investigation, conducted by Will Alden in '+972' magazine, begins with the story of the series 'Red Alert', which its producers described as a 'propaganda' work aimed at 'changing the narrative' about the events of October 7, 2023.

After a global reluctance to buy the series due to its political sensitivity and boycott campaigns against Israeli cultural institutions, the work found its way to being shown after David Ellison stated after watching it that 'it is an honor for me to be a partner in such a work'.

Alden explains that this position is not just an isolated incident, but rather an expression of a general trend adopted by the family to build what the report described as an 'information empire supportive of Israel'.

The report details the expansion of the Ellisons, starting with their acquisition of 'Paramount' and 'CBS', then buying the platform 'The Free Press' and appointing its president, Bari Weiss, known for her pro-Israel positions, as president of 'CBS News'.

According to the report, 'Paramount Sky Dance' took a unique position among major Hollywood studios by condemning the boycott campaign against Israeli cinema, and prepared reports on 'blacklists' of artists described as 'anti-Semitic'.

Despite David Ellison's insistence that his decisions are 'non-political', the report links his orientations to the broader vision of his father, who is considered one of the biggest supporters of Israel in Silicon Valley and a close friend of former US President Donald Trump.

Supporters of the film 'Red Alert' see it as an Israeli propaganda work that comes at a time when negative views of the Israeli government are increasing among Americans.

The Ellison family is also seeking to acquire assets from 'Warner Bros. Discovery' and participate in the American deal to buy TikTok, a deal described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'the most important purchase currently underway', because it allows control over the content watched by 170 million American users, amid Israeli concerns that the platform will remain a space that displays 'the massacres of Gaza' to young people, as explained by Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace.

At a conference of Jewish Federations of North America, Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, said that 'TikTok is destroying the minds of our youth all day long with videos of the massacre in Gaza'.

Hurwitz expressed her dissatisfaction that when young Jews try to convince them of her pro-Israel beliefs, 'they go back in their minds to the massacre they are watching, and I look like a predator'.

The report linked these moves to the pressure exerted by American Jewish institutions since 2023 against TikTok, where the director of the Anti-Defamation League said in a leaked recording 'We have a TikTok problem, a Gen Z problem, and we must move quickly'.

The investigation addresses the impact of the emerging media empire on newsrooms. After 'CBS' moved to Weiss's leadership, journalists who covered Gaza sharply were fired, including veteran correspondent Deborah Patta.

Internal sources say that 'the axe fell on those whose coverage seemed anti-Israel', while another correspondent who was in Rome remained, and openly expressed pro-Israel positions, and even requested to cover Gaza.

Despite analysts' warnings against exaggerating the new influence, especially with the presence of potential Gulf partners in the Warner deal, many believe that any further expansion of the Ellison family will give it unprecedented influence over the American media, similar to models for countries 'where there is no free press', in the words of journalist Taylor Lorenz.

In light of this transformation, pro-Israel voices celebrate this moment, even one pro-Israel activist commented after the screening of 'Red Alert' saying 'The Zionists have entered Hollywood tonight'.

The report concludes that the series of deals from Paramount to 'CBS' to TikTok paves the way for media dominance that may give Israel an exceptional opportunity to 'reshape the story' in front of the American public, just as the 'Red Alert' series ad promised, which said that 'tens of millions around the world will finally see our story', as the promoters of the Israeli narrative say.