The Algerian representative to the United Nations Security Council, Ammar Ben Jamel, stated on Thursday that the council's failure once again to reach a decision to cease fire in Gaza is "a disgrace for our inability to act against the genocide that is unfolding before our eyes."

This came in a speech following the Security Council's failure to pass a resolution to stop the fire in Gaza, after the United States once again used its veto power.

He considered the council's repeated failure to stop the genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza as "a moment as clear as daylight; either stand up to stop the genocide or remain complicit in these crimes."

The Algerian representative began his speech by apologizing to the Palestinian people, saying: "O Palestinian brothers, forgive us, you in Gaza where the flames consume you and the rubble suffocates you, and the council has not been able to protect you and your women, where the Zionist entity has killed more than 12,000 of them."

He added: "The council has not been able to save your children, where the Israeli occupation has killed more than 18,000 children, and has also killed more than 4,000 elderly people."

He continued: "Forgive us for not being able to defend your journalists, of whom the Israeli occupation has killed more than 250."

Ben Jamel explained that the Security Council's failure to assist the Palestinians "is disturbing, as the Israeli occupation is protected, and due to international bias towards it, it kills Palestinians daily and no one moves a finger."

He confirmed, on the other hand, that "despite the failure to pass the resolution to cease fire in Gaza, efforts supporting the Palestinian people will continue until they achieve their rights to establish an independent Palestinian state."

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging war on the Gaza Strip with American support, which international human rights organizations have described as "genocide," resulting in the deaths of 65,141 Palestinians and the injury of 165,925 others, most of whom are children and women, in addition to the displacement of hundreds of thousands and famine that has claimed the lives of 435 Palestinians, including 147 children.

This move comes at a time when U.S. allied countries are preparing to recognize a Palestinian state in a historic step that reflects a shift in positions within Washington.

Democratic members of the U.S. Senate introduced the first resolution of its kind on Thursday, urging the U.S. administration to recognize a Palestinian state, nearly two years after the outbreak of war in the Gaza Strip.

This step, led by Senator Jeff Merkley, comes amid a noticeable change in the positions of several U.S. lawmakers regarding the need to increase pressure on the occupying government to end the war and alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Orthodox Jews opposed to the occupation organized a demonstration in New York City, protesting the participation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will begin next week.

According to Anadolu Agency, a group of Orthodox Jews launched a campaign through a website called "Israel Against Judaism," to hold a demonstration in front of the Israeli consulate building in Manhattan, New York.

It added that hundreds of Orthodox Jews gathered at the designated site, carrying signs with phrases such as "The number one enemy of the Jewish people is Netanyahu and Ben Gvir," "Anti-Zionism is not anti-Jewish," and "Stop forcing Jews to join the Zionist army."

The demonstrators also expressed their rejection of Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York for the UN meetings, and they hung a large banner that read, "Netanyahu: You do not speak for us."

The agency quoted American anti-Zionist Rabbi David Feldman regarding Netanyahu's visit, saying, "He will mislead the world into thinking he represents all Jews and that the actions he commits are somehow acceptable within the Jewish religion."

Feldman added that everything Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu advocate "completely contradicts the Jewish religion and is a source of real shame for its followers."

He also described what is happening in Gaza as "unacceptable," expressing his deep sorrow over the practices of killing, looting, and crushing an entire people in Palestine.

With American support, the occupying state has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in 65,062 martyrs and 165,697 injured, most of whom are children and women, and famine that has claimed the lives of 432 Palestinians, including 146 children.

French President Emmanuel Macron hinted at the possibility of discussing sanctions against the occupation, should its military operations in the city of Gaza continue by government decision, affirming that recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to a state is the best way to isolate Hamas.

In an interview with Hebrew media on Thursday evening, the French president strongly criticized the military operations in the Gaza Strip, stating: "If the operation in the city of Gaza continues by government decision, we must discuss imposing sanctions."

Macron pointed out that the operations in Gaza "have resulted in a large number of casualties and injuries to the extent that they undermine the image of the occupation and its credibility" on the international stage.

The French president then shifted to discuss the situation in the West Bank, considering that the policy of building settlements there is clear evidence of the true intentions of the occupation.

He said: "Building settlements in the West Bank is evidence that the goal is not to dismantle Hamas but to eliminate the two-state solution," indicating that this policy directly undermines the chances of achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.

Macron emphasized several times during the interview his strategic vision for ending the conflict, asserting that the solution lies in the political path, not just the military one.

He confirmed by saying: "The right of the Palestinian people to a state must be recognized, and this is the best way to isolate Hamas," considering that providing Palestinians with real hope and a political path towards independence is the most effective way to withdraw support from armed factions and achieve security for all.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) renewed its call on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for permission to deliver humanitarian aid.

UNRWA stated in a post on X platform, "Let us shift our focus in Gaza towards an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid."

Since March 2, Israel has closed the crossings leading to Gaza, preventing the entry of food supplies or humanitarian aid, which has plunged the region into famine despite relief trucks being piled up at its borders.

Israel sometimes allows the entry of very limited aid that does not end the famine, especially as most trucks are subjected to looting by gangs that the Gaza government claims are protected by Israel.

With U.S. support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in 65,062 martyrs and 165,697 injured, most of whom are children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 432 Palestinians, including 146 children.

The war on the besieged Gaza Strip has placed the Israeli occupation in international economic isolation, especially after some countries halted trade or imported products from settlements.

The "Russian Strategic Center for Cultures" website published a report discussing the possibility of Israel facing economic isolation that includes trade restrictions and symbolic sanctions from European countries and other trading partners.

The site stated in its report that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an unprecedented warning about the future of the Israeli economy, confirming that his country faces growing economic isolation that may force it to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of its economy and rely on a self-sufficiency model.

The "Times of Israel" newspaper quoted Netanyahu as saying during a meeting held at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on September 15: "Israel is living in a state of isolation," noting that the government "may have to adopt an economy based on self-sufficiency and adapt to a new reality that reduces reliance on foreign trade."

The site adds that Netanyahu emphasized that the top priority will be ensuring Israel's defense readiness, warning of the possibility of imposing restrictions on defense cooperation with foreign partners: "We may face a situation where our defense sectors are banned, and we must develop these industries locally, not only in terms of research and development but also by having the capacity to produce what we need within the country."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed demographic shifts in Europe, considering that the increasing number of Muslims there drives some European politicians to adopt more hardline positions toward Israel, leading to restrictions on trade cooperation with it.

According to official data, the percentage of Muslims in Sweden, France, and Austria ranges between 8 and 9 percent, while it exceeds 6 percent in Germany and the UK, and reaches over 25 percent in Cyprus.

However, the criticisms directed at Israel are not limited to Muslims; a broad segment of European public opinion, including citizens of Jewish descent, also participates in them.

In recent months, the Gaza Strip has witnessed widespread destruction due to Israeli military operations, with estimates indicating that up to 90 percent of housing has been destroyed. Israel has also launched airstrikes targeting the territories of countries such as Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and Qatar, which has expanded the circle of international criticism.

This situation has even led the most moderate European politicians to warn that Israel has surpassed the stage of "self-defense" and moved to policies described as aggressive, leading to a "humanitarian disaster."

Bloomberg reported earlier this year that European countries, including Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and France, are considering imposing trade sanctions on Israel and restrictions on arms exports to it.

The site noted that Turkey has become the most prominent example cited by European politicians in their positions toward Israel, after Ankara took a series of escalatory economic steps against Tel Aviv.

Between October 7, 2023, and May 2, 2024, Turkey reduced its trade volume with Israel by about 30 percent.

On April 9, 2024, Ankara suspended the export of 1,019 goods to Israel covering 54 different categories.

Although Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced in the spring of 2024 that his country would completely halt trade with Israel, trade continued partially until the end of summer.

However, the Turkish stance escalated again on August 29 of this year, when Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced a complete cut in trade relations, stating: "We have closed our ports to Israeli ships, and we do not allow our ships to enter Israeli ports. I confirm that no other country has completely halted its trade with Israel as we have."

The site reported that Israeli airstrikes on Qatar on September 9 led to a new round of discussions within Europe about imposing sanctions on Tel Aviv.

During a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on September 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that sanctions could be imposed on Israeli officials "who adopt extreme positions," as she put it.

She also announced, according to what was reported by the "Jerusalem Post," a "partial suspension" of the partnership agreement signed between the European Union and Israel in light of the situation in the Gaza Strip.

However, activating these sanctions requires the approval of at least 15 of the 27 EU member states, which may face political obstacles, as the newspaper indicated that ensuring this support is not guaranteed.

The site pointed out that despite the rising international criticism of Israeli policies, broad economic sanctions, such as disconnecting Israeli banks from the SWIFT system or freezing cash reserves or imposing a comprehensive ban on exports and imports, remain outside the realm of practical application at the moment.

The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has reported 4 new deaths in the past 24 hours, resulting from famine and acute malnutrition, raising the alarm once again about the worsening humanitarian disaster in the besieged territory.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the total number of victims of malnutrition and drought has risen to 435 martyrs, a toll that reflects the extent of suffering experienced by the residents of the area.

The ministry clarified that among the total deaths, there are 147 children who died directly due to severe food shortages, a figure that highlights the devastating impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable groups.

The Central Bureau of Statistics stated that the number of citizens residing in the northern Gaza Strip as of 2025/09/16 is approximately 740,000 individuals out of 2.1 million individuals living in the Strip; which represents 35% of its population.

The "Statistics" added in a statement issued today, Thursday, that this number is subject to decrease at any time due to the ongoing fierce assault and forced displacement.

It pointed out that these figures also reflect a tragic picture of the structural changes that have affected the population distribution within the Strip, as the northern areas have transformed from being one of the main population centers to a renewed displacement hotspot, amid the absence of security and the lack of basic humanitarian services.

The "Statistics" noted that the northern governorates, as of October 7, 2023, included approximately 749,000 individuals in Gaza City, and about 444,000 individuals in Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahia. After January 2025, and with the return of some displaced individuals to their homes coinciding with the temporary ceasefire, estimates indicated the presence of more than one million residents/displaced individuals in densely populated tent areas, and in the remaining habitable buildings in the northern Strip.

It continued: Aerial images between September 4 and 15, 2025, showed that thousands of tents set up on empty lands among the ruins of Gaza City, along the coast, and in less developed areas in the north, have disappeared or significantly decreased in number.

Moreover, the large camps in the Sheikh Radwan, Beach, and Al-Rimal neighborhoods have almost vanished, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster and exacerbating the displacement crisis. Despite some families' attempts to return to their original homes, the intensity of the attacks and ongoing invasion threats are pushing residents to be displaced again, making the population stability in the area extremely fragile and continuously changing.

The "Statistics" clarified that these estimates were based on actual data recorded before and during the aggression, in addition to supporting sources within the national statistical system, primarily Palestinian cellular communication companies, taking into account the severe instability affecting population movement.

An Israeli military analyst said on Thursday that the ground advance in the army's operation is proceeding slowly in the city of Gaza, significantly affected by the pace of Palestinian displacement from the city.

Doron Kadush, an analyst at the Israeli army radio, added that "the attacking divisions 162 and 98 are continuing to advance slowly from two directions."

For weeks, the Israeli army has intensified the bombing of residential towers and buildings in the city, in a policy aimed at forcing Palestinians to flee to areas in the southern Gaza Strip.

Kadush pointed out that "senior military officials refer to this phase as the reconnaissance phase."

He claimed that the army is "advancing gradually during this phase without penetrating deeply," alleging that Hamas fighters holed up in the heart of the city are retreating "without direct confrontation with the forces, as they study movement directions and plan further steps."

Kadush reported that "the scope of ground maneuvering is significantly affected by the pace of population evacuation," noting that the army delayed the entry of the 36th division for several days "due to the slow evacuation process."

He continued: "The 36th division was supposed to enter along with the first two divisions, but due to the slow evacuation, it was decided to postpone its entry, and with the increasing pace of evacuation, its joining is expected in the coming days."

The military analyst mentioned that the operations to displace Palestinians from the city "could have been expedited," pointing out that "sources in the defense establishment criticized the southern command for opening the coastal Rashid road only for evacuation, which caused traffic congestion that hindered the process, before another road was opened yesterday (referring to Salah al-Din Street)."

He claimed that "most of the fighters of the Gaza City Brigade affiliated with Hamas, about two-thirds, fled the city southward," heading to what he called "humanitarian areas in the southern Gaza Strip according to army estimates."

Regarding Hamas fighters, Kadush said that they "rarely roam in open areas; they are fortified, and many of them are underground waiting for Israeli army forces."

The Hebrew newspaper "Jerusalem Post" reported that the Israeli army stated that when the military operation against the city of Gaza began last month, its population exceeded one million, claiming that more than 400,000 people had been displaced after intense bombing targeted dozens of residential towers.

On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced that it "has begun a ground invasion of the city of Gaza," but field evidence and local sources confirm that no ground incursion has occurred.

According to evidence and sources, the army is intensifying its artillery and aerial bombardment and demolitions using explosive robots, to terrorize Palestinians and force them to flee as part of a genocide and displacement war.

The Israeli government acknowledged on August 8 that it approved a plan proposed by Netanyahu to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, starting with the city of Gaza.

The army began its attack on the city on August 11, launching from the Zeitoun neighborhood (southeast), in an operation later dubbed "Gideon's Chariots 2," which included demolishing homes using explosive robots, artillery bombardment, random gunfire, and forced displacement.

With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in 65,141 deaths and 165,925 injuries among Palestinians, most of whom are children and women, and famine that claimed the lives of 432 Palestinians, including 146 children.

Medical sources announced that the death toll who have arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip since dawn today, Thursday, has risen to 30.

Twenty dead arrived at Al-Shifa Hospital, two dead at the Arab "Baptist" Hospital, one dead at Al-Quds Hospital, four dead at Al-Awda Hospital, and one martyr at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel, the occupying power, has been committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 65,141 dead and 165,925 injured, most of whom are children and women.

The Attorney General of Spain, Álvaro García Ortiz, announced that the authorities in Madrid have opened an investigation into whether the Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip constitute serious violations of international law.

The statement from the Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office clarified that the investigation aims to determine whether Israel's actions could fall under the categories of genocide or crimes against humanity, as stipulated in Spanish criminal law.

The statement said, "The Attorney General has issued a decree to form a working group to investigate violations of international human rights law in Gaza," with the aim of "collecting evidence and making it available to the relevant authorities, thereby respecting Spain's obligations regarding international cooperation and human rights."

It added that "this initiative taken by the Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office comes in response to the recommendations of the report from the independent international commission of inquiry established by the United Nations regarding the Palestinian territories, which urges state parties to cooperate with the investigation being conducted by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court."

The statement noted that this step aligns with Spain's international commitments and its support for the precautionary measures ordered by the International Court of Justice in the case brought by South Africa against the Israeli occupation authorities for committing genocide in Gaza.

The decision was based on the Organic Law of the Judiciary, which grants Spanish courts the authority to hear crimes committed outside their borders if the accused are present on Spanish territory or reside there.

In 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Spain is among the countries that joined the proceedings initiated by South Africa before the International Court of Justice, which accuses Israel of committing "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.

In May 2024, Spain recognized the Palestinian state, and other Western countries, including Britain, France, Australia, Canada, and Belgium, announced their intention to recognize Palestine during the upcoming meetings of the United Nations General Assembly this month.

Of the 193 member states of the United Nations, 149 countries recognize the Palestinian state declared by the Palestinian leadership in exile in 1988.

Amnesty International has revealed a list of 15 global companies that assist Israel in the crime of genocide and starvation against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, among other violations of international law by the occupation.

The list published by the organization today in a brief report includes the American multinational companies Boeing and Lockheed Martin, as well as the American software company Palantir Technologies. It also includes the Chinese company Hikvision, the Spanish manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), the South Korean giant HD Hyundai, the Israeli technology company Corsight, and the state-owned Israeli water company Mekorot.

The list also includes Israeli arms companies Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). In this regard, Amnesty International's Secretary General Agnes Callamard stated, "It is time for states, public institutions, companies, universities, and other private entities to put an end to their deadly addiction to profits and economic gains at any cost."

A large number of celebrities and global stars have issued calls to support Palestine and stand in solidarity with it in the face of the genocide being committed by Israel for the past two years.

Among the celebrities are American singer Billie Eilish, and actors; Irish Cillian Murphy, American Joaquin Phoenix, and Spanish Javier Bardem.

The celebrities made their calls in a video shown before the 'Together for Palestine' event held in London on Wednesday, starting their words by mentioning the word 'Palestine.'

Actor Brian Cox, star of the series 'Succession,' said, 'We must tell the truth on behalf of the Palestinian people.'

British comedian Steve Coogan emphasized that 'it is important to raise your voice now, not after everything is over, now while events are happening.'

He added emphatically: 'Press your government, and support those who are conducting peaceful campaigns, demand a ceasefire, stop the killing.'

The video also featured Venus O'Connell, Penelope Cruz, Natasha Rothwell, Sharon Horgan, Benedict Wong, Peter Gabriel, Malala Yousafzai, and Ruby Kaur.

The event, which was streamed live online, raised donations allocated to organizations such as the Taawon Cooperation Association, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), and the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS).

Since October 7, 2023, Israel - with absolute American support - has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 65,062 deaths and 165,697 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and famine that has claimed the lives of 432 Palestinians, including 146 children.

The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs stated after its lawyer's visit to "Ofer" prison that the child detainees are living in extremely harsh detention conditions, lacking the most basic elements of human life, in a scene that reflects a systematic policy targeting Palestinian childhood and attempting to destroy its future.

The commission clarified in a statement issued today, Thursday, that the occupation is holding hundreds of children inside prisons, where they are thrown into overcrowded rooms and deteriorating environmental and health conditions, deprived of their right to education and medical treatment, and subjected to repeated physical and psychological assaults, in addition to the provocative policies of isolation and searches that are practiced against them daily.

It confirmed that the prison administration deliberately neglects their health conditions and deprives them of medical care, while providing them with poor meals, forcing them to live in an environment that threatens their physical and psychological growth. Many of them are also subjected to harsh interrogations and continuous coercion aimed at breaking their will.

The Egyptian capital, Cairo, hosted a special event on Wednesday evening organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, titled "Egypt's Response to the Humanitarian Catastrophe: Together to Keep Gaza Alive." This was in honor of the prominent humanitarian role played by the Egyptian Red Crescent in supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

In his speech, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdel Aty, affirmed that: "Egypt has been at the forefront of countries leading the humanitarian response since the outbreak of the crisis in Gaza, having provided nearly 70 percent of the total aid that reached the sector."

He explained that: "The Rafah crossing remained open from the Egyptian side to allow for the entry of aid and the evacuation of the wounded, until Israel targeted the Palestinian side of the crossing, which prompted Cairo to redirect aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing despite Israeli restrictions."

He continued: "Let us work together to keep Gaza alive, whether some like it or not, and Israel, no matter how powerful it may be, will not be able to uproot this valiant and steadfast people from their land," emphasizing that: "What is happening in the sector amounts to crimes of genocide due to a manufactured famine and a comprehensive siege; and that the goal is displacement and the liquidation of the Palestinian cause, which Egypt firmly rejects."

The minister also pointed out that: "Egyptian mediation is still ongoing to stop the bloodshed and reach a sustainable ceasefire," stressing that the political solution remains fundamental, through the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with Jerusalem as its capital.

For her part, the Minister of Social Solidarity, Maya Morsi, clarified that: "Egypt's humanitarian efforts towards Palestine have been ongoing since 1948," noting that: "The Egyptian Red Crescent represents the national arm for delivering aid, thanks to a network of more than 35,000 volunteers."

Morsi added that: "Egypt has succeeded in delivering more than 570,000 tons of humanitarian aid since October 2023, including food, medicine, and medical supplies."

In the same context, the Executive Director of the Egyptian Red Crescent, Amal Imam, presented a visual display about the volume and quality of aid and the mechanisms for delivering it, while the program included a documentary film documenting testimonies from Palestinians about the impact of Egyptian efforts. The event concluded with the honoring of several Egyptian Red Crescent volunteers, in recognition of their pivotal role in supporting Gaza in the most difficult humanitarian circumstances.

12 citizens have been killed, including 9 in the city of Gaza, since the dawn of Thursday, due to the bombardment and fire from the Israeli occupation.

Medical sources reported that one citizen was martyred and others were injured in an Israeli drone strike on the Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City, and several citizens were injured when the occupation's aircraft targeted a group of citizens near the Palmira restaurant west of Gaza City.

In the Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, 4 citizens were killed and 10 others were injured when the occupation targeted a house in Block 7 of the camp.

In Khan Younis, a displaced woman from Beit Lahia was killed by the occupation's fire in the Hamad city north of the city.

Medical sources indicated that about 99 citizens were killed yesterday, Wednesday, as a result of the continuous bombardment and aggression of the occupation on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in widespread destruction and significant human losses among the displaced.

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered on Thursday that Israel's treatment of the Gaza Strip as a commercial property is an official acknowledgment of plans for extermination and displacement.

This came in a statement in response to remarks made by the far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who said that "the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip will turn into a profitable investment, after we have already carried out the demolition phase."

Smotrich added: "The plan is now on the table of President (Donald) Trump, and negotiations have begun with the Americans on how to share the proportions on the ground, because we have spent a lot of money on this war."

Last July, the government media office in Gaza announced that the extent of the destruction in the strip due to the Israeli extermination war exceeded 88 percent of its area of about 360 square kilometers.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry stated: "We view with great seriousness the inciting Israeli calls that treat the Gaza Strip as a property for sale, division, or privatization."

It considered this "an intensification of the commission of crimes of extermination and displacement, and an official acknowledgment of the occupation's intentions to completely destroy the Gaza Strip and turn it into uninhabitable land, which also clearly reveals plans to displace Palestinians from it."

Israel has long spoken of displacing Palestinians under the pretext of "voluntary migration," while making the Gaza Strip a repulsive environment in order to implement the displacement plan through its continued genocide and destruction of the means of life, tightening the siege and closing the crossings, and systematic starvation.

The Foreign Ministry added: "The Gaza Strip is an integral part of the land of the State of Palestine according to international law and international legitimacy resolutions, and we reject all those calls that treat the strip as merely vacant land as if it were up for sale or piracy in an auction of colonial racist governors."

It warned of "the dangers of international inaction and incapacity to stop these crimes and protect Palestinian civilians," calling for "urgent intervention to compel the Israeli government to stop its aggression against the Palestinian people and to save what remains of the credibility of the global system and those responsible for implementing its charters and laws."

The Foreign Ministry condemned "Israel's deepening of the crime of extermination and using starvation (in the Gaza Strip) as a weapon in the war."

Since March 2, Israel has closed all crossings leading to Gaza and prevented the entry of any food, medicine, or humanitarian aid, plunging the strip into famine despite the accumulation of relief trucks at its borders.

On August 22, the "Global Initiative for Integrated Food Security Phase Classification" (IPC) announced in a report the occurrence of famine in the city of Gaza (north), and predicted that it would "extend to the cities of Deir al-Balah (central) and Khan Younis (south) by the end of September."

Israel sometimes allows the entry of very limited amounts of aid that do not meet the minimum needs of the starving and do not end the famine, especially as most trucks are subjected to looting by gangs that the Gaza government says are protected by Israel.

With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in 65,062 dead and 165,697 injured, most of whom are children and women, and famine that has claimed the lives of 432 Palestinians, including 146 children.

The United Nations Security Council will vote today, Thursday, on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and allowing humanitarian aid to reach the besieged and devastated territory.

At the end of August, elected members initiated discussions on the draft resolution in response to the United Nations' official declaration of famine in the Gaza Strip.

The draft resolution, which will be put to a vote this afternoon, calls for an end to restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid, while simultaneously demanding an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza," in addition to the immediate and unconditional release of detainees.

UN partner experts confirmed in August the occurrence of famine in parts of the territory, while a UN committee accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza.

In 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the head of the occupying government, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli occupation has been committing acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 65,062 martyrs and 165,697 injured, most of whom are children and women, with famine claiming the lives of 432 citizens, including 146 children.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued an urgent and explicit call to the world, warning that the health system in the Gaza Strip is on the verge of complete collapse, describing the humanitarian situation there as 'inhumane,' and demanding an immediate ceasefire to save what can be saved.

The statements came at a time when the Israeli military incursion in northern Gaza coincides with new evacuation orders, creating an escalating humanitarian disaster and putting hundreds of thousands of civilians at serious risk.

The Director-General confirmed that the military incursion and ongoing evacuation orders in northern Gaza are leading to new waves of displacement, exacerbating the suffering of an already exhausted population.

A British news site revealed yesterday, Wednesday, that the United Kingdom is preparing to officially recognize the State of Palestine over this weekend, as soon as U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the United States after his official visit.

The "i" website reported from government sources that the recognition could be announced within a few days once the U.S. president leaves the country, and before high-level foreign ministers' meetings at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, scheduled for next Monday.

Officials expect Trump to be asked about British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans regarding the progress of recognizing the Palestinian state during the press conference that will bring them together today, justifying the postponement of the announcement until Trump's departure due to the diplomatic pressures faced by the government during the visit.

Officials stated that announcing the decision during Trump's visit could threaten to increase tensions with Washington, with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisting on continuing their support for the Israeli war of extermination and starvation on the Gaza Strip.

In contrast to the U.S. position, the United Kingdom has adopted a harsher tone against Israel, as the Prime Minister and the new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned what they described as an "unbearable humanitarian disaster" unfolding in Gaza.

Cooper described the Israeli aggression yesterday as "irresponsible and utterly horrifying," warning that it "will bring only more bloodshed, kill more innocent civilians, and put the remaining hostages at risk."

Starmer will not attend the scheduled UN meeting in New York next week, as the United Kingdom will be represented by Cooper and David Lammy, who has taken on the role of Deputy Prime Minister but was Foreign Secretary until this month.

An elderly woman was suffocated today, Thursday, due to inhaling tear gas, and four citizens were arrested during the Israeli occupation forces' raid on several areas in Hebron Governorate.

Our correspondent reported that the Israeli occupation forces attacked the home of the Masalmeh family near the military tower established on citizens' land in the town of Beit Awwa south of Hebron, firing tear gas canisters inside the house and assaulting those inside, which led to the elderly woman Zahra Masalmeh suffering from suffocation and being transferred to a hospital for treatment, before her son Mazhar Awad Abdul Mahdi was arrested.

Security sources added that the occupation forces raided the town of Sa'ir northeast of Hebron and arrested Nayef Hijazi Jaradat, Nabil Hijazi Jaradat, and his son Muhammad, after searching their homes and tampering with their contents.

In the town of Idna to the west, the occupation forces stormed several homes of the Al-Jiawi family, searched them, and destroyed their contents, with no arrests reported.

Media activist Muhammad Awad stated that the Israeli occupation forces raided the Beit Ummar municipality building to the north, detained several employees, prevented them from reaching their workplaces, confiscated a drone belonging to the engineering department, and summoned three employees for interrogation by the occupation intelligence.

Completely besieged: Occupation tanks reach the city center amid intense shelling in a serious and horrifying escalation of the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip. Occupation forces' vehicles and bulldozers advanced into the heart of Gaza City early Thursday, imposing a deadly siege on approximately 900,000 people who have become completely trapped with no safe haven.

These developments come amid the heaviest air and artillery bombardment since the onset of the aggression, turning the city into an open death zone, where residents face two bitter choices: death under bombardment or displacement into the unknown.

Eyewitnesses and field sources reported that occupation tanks were seen advancing on main streets in Gaza City, including around the Al-Shifa Medical Complex and other vital areas, effectively cutting off the city almost entirely and reinforcing the siege imposed on its northern neighborhoods.

Humanitarian organizations describe the situation inside Gaza City and its north as 'catastrophic' and 'indescribable.' With the arrival of tanks in the city center, nearly 900,000 Palestinians are completely trapped, facing death at every moment.

The situation is worsening with a complete collapse of the healthcare system, and a near-total depletion of water, food, and fuel, threatening the spread of epidemics and mass fatalities due to hunger, thirst, and disease.

Paramedics and local journalists have issued urgent distress calls, confirming that ambulance and civil defense crews are completely unable to reach hundreds of martyrs and wounded lying in the streets or under the rubble of homes destroyed by the bombardment.

The American news site 'Politico' revealed, citing informed sources, that President Donald Trump will not join his European allies in the escalating pressure campaign on Tel Aviv due to its military attack on the city of Gaza, but at the same time, he will not publicly oppose these efforts.

According to the sources, Trump, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom this week, 'does not care much' about the European efforts to isolate Benjamin Netanyahu's government, considering them 'largely symbolic.'

A White House official described Trump's position to 'Politico' as reaching a level of 'confusion' regarding the recent European moves, as the Trump administration largely supports Netanyahu's government, while Europeans are actively seeking ways to legitimize the Palestinian state.

These positions come at a time when the rift between Washington and its European allies is widening, as EU leaders announced on Wednesday an escalation plan that includes: imposing new tariffs on Israeli exports worth 5.8 billion euros, and imposing sanctions on two key members of Netanyahu's government.

The site noted that Trump's steadfast position comes despite his feelings of frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, especially after last week's attack targeting Hamas officials in Qatar.

However, the sources confirmed that Trump will not join the growing international consensus among democratic world leaders supporting the Palestinian state, or those backing the UN report that concluded that Tel Aviv is committing genocide in Gaza.

The Axios news site reported from a knowledgeable source that Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is scheduled to meet in London with American envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the possibility of resuming negotiations for a comprehensive deal to release all detainees and end the war in Gaza.

The source stated that the Americans see an opportunity to resume negotiations between Israel and Hamas in the next two weeks despite the commencement of the ground operation in Gaza City.

The source also indicated that the Americans believe this will not be possible if the crisis between Qatar and Israel continues, referring to the repercussions of the Israeli aggression and the Hamas negotiating delegation in Doha on the ninth of this month.

For its part, Israeli Channel 12 reported that the meeting between the Israeli minister and the American envoy will take place this evening in the British capital.

The Israeli aggression occurred while Hamas was considering Trump's proposal for an agreement on a prisoner exchange and ending the ongoing war in Gaza for nearly two years.

Hamas has consistently affirmed its readiness for a comprehensive deal that leads to a definitive end to the war, the withdrawal of occupation forces, and the establishment of an independent committee to manage the Gaza Strip, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the mediators' efforts by launching a military operation aimed at occupying Gaza City.

Netanyahu set conditions for accepting any agreement, including security control over Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas.

Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump recently issued what appeared to be threats to Hamas and a green light for Israel to launch a large-scale military operation in Gaza City.

In March of last year, Israel overturned the ceasefire agreement reached at the beginning of the year, and since then, the pace of the war on Gaza has escalated, while Israel imposed strict restrictions on the flow of aid, leading to widespread famine among the besieged population.

At a time when the occupation's involvement in Gaza is increasing due to its bloody and senseless war, its gaze does not overlook the situation that is about to ignite in the West Bank, in light of the economic crisis, the erosion of the Palestinian Authority, and the despair from the security forces, all of which are factors creating an explosive reality that may manifest as a third popular uprising.

Amir Bar Shalom, the military correspondent for the Israel Times, mentioned that in the coming week, three extremely concerning events from an Israeli perspective will converge: the United Nations Assembly, which will open with a broad recognition of the Palestinian state, the imminent ground operation to occupy the city of Gaza, and the mass protest fleet that is already making its way to the shores of Gaza, none of which bode well for the Israeli political horizon.

He added in an article he translated that the military establishment refers to the fleet, which is currently being monitored by the media, as a deliberate ambush, and it is the largest naval fleet ever sent to Gaza, arriving at a politically critical time for the occupation. It is true that a decision was made to stop it, as happened with previous fleets, after the army considered several alternatives designed to prevent the ships from reaching their destination, but most were rejected for fear of getting involved in international problems.

Therefore, it is likely that we will again see images of soldiers boarding civilian ships and hear about peace activists sending a final message on social media before disappearing.

He confirmed that despite this, the fleet represents a small problem for the occupation at this stage, compared to the larger problems coming down the road, especially if it is dangerously linked between the operation in Gaza, the violent reaction against the recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations, and the immediate repercussions it may have on the West Bank, which has recently been pushed into the shadows among the other warring sectors.

He explained that the West Bank has been boiling for a long time, primarily due to the economic crisis. Since October 7, 2023, Palestinian workers have been banned from entering the occupied territories, and the Netanyahu government rarely transfers clearance funds to the Palestinian Authority.

The Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds two influential roles from his perspective: he is the finance minister who stops the funds, and a minister in the Ministry of Defense who encourages and prepares for settlement construction.

The writer pointed out that under the current situation, the Palestinian people are living in a state of despair, especially the security forces, whose members receive less than half of their salaries, yet their security coordination with Israel continues.

However, the army recently conducted a comprehensive assessment of the situation in the West Bank, clarifying the necessity of strengthening the authority, even though this is a security decision, not a political one, as having an effective authority with effective security mechanisms is an Israeli security interest.

Evidence of this emerged this week when Palestinian security forces rescued an Israeli settler from the Dheisheh refugee camp near Bethlehem.

Shalom added that no Israeli can guess what would have happened if the incident had ended with the execution of this settler, and where the Israeli response would have headed, especially under the current government.

It is known that the military establishment has long pointed to the slow erosion policy of the Palestinian Authority, aimed at weakening it, and this aligns with the strong opposition of right-wing ministers to any discussion about "the day after" in Gaza, to close the door on the possibility of it taking partial responsibility there.

He confirmed that in such a scenario of gradual collapse, the possibility of a reversal of situations emerges, which is an extreme scenario recently mentioned in situation assessments.

The army asserts that there are currently no field indicators on the ground, or in the ongoing dialogue with the authority, but the concern lies in the speed of its escalation, from local friction between settlers and Palestinians to an escalation sweeping the entire West Bank.

It is no coincidence that the army is changing the distribution of its forces in preparation for the ground operation in Gaza, leaving a large force from the regular paratroopers brigade to deal with the West Bank, and several reserve battalions will join it.

The military correspondent noted that the Israeli concern lies in a mix of spontaneous civil protests and security deterioration, despite the strict policy of tilling in the West Bank, in contrast to the mowing policy that prevailed until October 7.

This included the evacuation of three refugee camps: Nur Shams, Tulkarem, and Jenin, where the military establishment recognizes an increase in the scope of these operations.

It is true that they are isolated attacks, less organized, but they are still deadly, such as the recent attack at the Ramot

Smotrich's statements about "real estate opportunities" come as the war machine continues its policy of systematic destruction of residential blocks and high-rise towers.

The extremist Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, described the besieged sector as representing a "golden opportunity in real estate," confirming that discussions are ongoing with the United States about how to "divide the shares of the land."

Smotrich's settlement vision coincided with the announcement by the occupation's Minister of War, Katz, who boasted about his army's destruction of 25 towers in the sector, referring to them as "terror towers."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced today, Wednesday, that she has proposed to the European Council to impose sanctions on extremist ministers in the Israeli occupation government and violent settlers.

The Commission also decided to suspend its bilateral support for Israel, a step that comes after reviewing Israel's compliance with Article Two of the agreement, where it concluded that the actions of the Israeli occupation government constitute a violation of fundamental elements related to respecting human rights and democratic principles.

It reported that this violation specifically indicates the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza following the Israeli military intervention, the blockade of humanitarian aid, and the intensification of military operations.

The Republic of Fiji opened its embassy in the occupied city of Jerusalem on Wednesday, thus joining a very small number of countries that have taken this controversial step, which contradicts United Nations resolutions and international consensus.

Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, participated in the inauguration ceremony held at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, in the presence of his counterpart, the Prime Minister of the occupation, Benjamin Netanyahu.

This step comes in complete disregard of international legitimacy decisions, foremost among them Security Council Resolution 478, which calls on all countries to withdraw their diplomatic missions from Jerusalem, and considers that the status of the city should be determined through negotiations between the Palestinians and the occupying entity.