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Israel Continues Child Killings in Gaza

by خانم هاشمی

As the war on Gaza reaches its 630th day, Israeli attacks persist across the Gaza Strip, with children once again among the primary victims.

Relentless Bombardment Targets Civilians

According to Palestinian media reports, the Israeli military killed three children in the Jabalia al-Balad area in northern Gaza. Field sources confirmed that three other members of a single family were also killed when Israeli forces bombed a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis.

In central Gaza, two members of the al-Humaidi family lost their lives during an Israeli attack targeting a group of local residents east of Deir al-Balah.

Heavy Civilian Casualties Since Start of War

Since the beginning of the Israeli assault on Gaza on October 7, 2023, over 185,000 Palestinians have been killed or wounded. According to Palestinian sources, women and children make up the majority of those affected.

More than 11,000 people remain missing, while hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes, now living in dire conditions across the strip.

Gaza Faces Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis

International organizations warn that a large portion of Gaza’s population is now facing critical shortages of basic necessities, including food, clean water, and medical supplies. The ongoing blockade and destruction of infrastructure have pushed parts of the region to the brink of famine.

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Gaza Doctor’s Heartbreaking Loss: 9 Children Martyred

by خانم هاشمی

The scene of Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar, a devoted Palestinian doctor, confronting the burnt bodies of her nine children is not a sequence from a tragic film. It’s a stark reality endured by the people of Gaza, caught between the death of conscience and humanity in the world.

The news of the martyrdom of nine children of a Palestinian doctor at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip, was among the most agonizing reports of the unimaginable suffering borne by the people of this enclave. This suffering unfolds amid nearly two years of genocidal war by the occupying regime against them, met with the shameful silence of the international community.

Nine Laughter Silenced in an Instant

On Friday night, in a single moment, the bodies of nine siblings—children of Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar and Dr. Hamdi Al-Najjar, two dedicated Palestinian doctors who, like all medical professionals in Gaza, fulfill their responsibilities to the injured and sick under the harshest conditions—arrived at Nasser Hospital, where their mother was tending to the wounded.

Nine of the family’s ten children, like all children in Gaza, were hit by a missile from the criminal enemy army, despite being innocent. They departed this world, their childhood dreams buried beneath the rubble. They were not just nine bodies; they were nine lives, nine laughs, nine aspirations, nine futures…

That Friday night, the children’s mother was at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, wearily wiping sweat from the foreheads of wounded children and cleaning blood from their faces, her heart heavy with sorrow and suffering. She had no idea she was about to witness the worst chapter of her life.

A Mother’s Hopes Annihilated in a Moment

At 8 PM, the charred bodies of several children, who had perished in a brutal attack by the Zionist army on a home in Qizan Al-Najjar in Khan Yunis, arrived at Nasser Medical Complex. This scene mirrored hundreds that Gaza’s medical staff witness daily, but one detail caught Dr. Alaa’s attention: a piece of cloth she recognized well, draped over the face of one of the children.

With trembling steps, the dedicated Palestinian doctor, a mother of ten, approached the burnt bodies of the children brought into the emergency department. She pulled back the cloth and gasped, crying out, “This is Yahya, my son!” She then rushed to the other bodies, trying to identify the faces of her children, completely incinerated by the bombardment. It was then that the full horror of the tragedy dawned on her. One by one, she called out the names of her children, who were her hopes for life: “Rakan, Raslan, Jibran, Hawa, Riwan, Saydeen, Luqman, and Sidra…”

Gaza Doctor's Heartbreaking Loss

Imagining such a moment is horrifying and inconceivable for any mother, indeed for any human being. Yet, these horrific scenes have become part of the painful daily life for all people in Gaza. Amidst this, medical professionals, who refuse to break down, endure the greatest suffering.

Dr. Hamdi Al-Najjar, the children’s father, is hospitalized in critical condition in the intensive care unit and is unaware of the fate of his children. Only their tenth child, Adam, has miraculously survived so far, though he too is clinging to life.

The Immense Pain of Gaza’s Dedicated Doctors

The medical staff at Nasser Medical Complex, like all hospitals in Gaza, are accustomed to receiving dozens of martyrs’ bodies daily, many of them children. However, they likely never imagined seeing their loyal colleague collapsing in the hospital corridors, screaming from the intensity of her grief. This tragedy reveals the immense suffering endured by Gaza’s medical personnel, where the brutal Zionist regime not only directly targets Gaza’s doctors but also includes their families in its target bank.

Certainly, the story of Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar and her children, who were massacred in an instant, is not a tragic novel. It is a new chapter in Gaza’s endless suffering, where no one can escape the fire and death—not doctors, not children, not even a mother’s dreams. Dr. Alaa did not just lose her children; a large part of her being was lost forever.

The horrific incident that befell Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar, a pediatrician at Al-Tahrir Hospital within the Nasser Medical Complex, ignited outrage among social media users and human rights activists. They asserted: “What we see in Gaza is not a scene from a tragic film; it is a bitter reality that repeats itself every day.”

A Missile That Buried Maternal and Childhood Dreams Under Rubble and Fire

Faiz Abu Shamaleh, a Palestinian academic and writer, posted on this matter: “In Gaza, there are incredible things and events that challenge the laws of nature. Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar nurtured her children for years, preparing them for a safe future. With maternal love and hope for the future, she had chosen beautiful and distinctive names for her children. Yet, she never imagined that all these dreams would be shattered by a single missile button pressed by a soldier of the brutal Zionist army.”

Children Who Have Become Numbers for the World

Ahmed Hijazi, a Palestinian activist, stated: “After the laughter of Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar‘s children was silenced, the bitter truth is once again reiterated: Gaza’s children have become mere numbers for the world. More than 18,000 children have repeatedly buried their dreams in the rubble of Gaza, and their laughter has been extinguished. These are not just figures in a report; these were lives, children who made homes safe with the warmth of their laughter. This is the fate of Gaza’s children—children who are condemned to death in refugee tents, in their mothers’ arms, under staircases, in classrooms, in queues for water and food, and everywhere.”

Some users also wrote: “What happened to Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar is not just a personal tragedy; it is a human cry to the world, reminding us that wars are not merely armed conflicts. They are tragedies that burn mothers’ dreams, silence children’s laughter, and challenge what remains of conscience in this world.”

Another group of activists commented: “What happened to Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar is a clear example of the genocide in the Gaza Strip that has continued for the past 20 months. How can a mother truly continue her life after losing nine children all at once?”

The Great Betrayal of the World and Arabs Towards the Oppressed Palestinians

Hafez Darraji, an Algerian user, wrote: “All Dr. Alaa could do was weep; a mother’s heart silently crumbled amidst the roar of warplanes and the cries of the wounded. May God reward you greatly, Dr. Alaa! May God heal your broken heart and grant you patience and endurance in the face of this unbearable tragedy.”

Dr. Ahmed Al-Enezi, a Kuwaiti physician, angrily remarked: “This is not just a disaster; this is the disgrace, shame, and savagery of a hateful world with double standards. This is a great and bitter betrayal by the Arab-Islamic community. Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar, at Al-Tahrir Hospital in Nasser Medical Complex, while serving the wounded as she did every day, heard news that no human could bear. An Israeli missile destroyed her life; nine of her children were martyred, the eldest only 12 years old. She embraced the bodies of her beloved children in the very hospital where she healed the spirits and bodies of others.”

The Kuwaiti doctor continued: “What heart can bear this? My God, nine children all at once? What heart can bear losing nine children at once? The occupying and terrorist Zionist regime makes no distinction between doctor and child, between home and hospital, and between any life. My God, give strength to Dr. Alaa’s heart!”

The Fall of Humanity and the World’s Conscience, Silent in the Face of Gaza’s Pain

Moath Daher, a Palestinian journalist, wrote: “This tragedy in Gaza is part of a long series of crimes that daily target civilians, especially children, amidst shameless international silence and Arab inaction. But what makes Dr. Alaa’s story even more heartbreaking is that she was a doctor—the last line of defense against death—yet death surprised her from inside her home. What happened to her cannot be described as merely a painful incident; it is a living testament to a horrific moral collapse in a global system that applies double standards to human beings and discriminates between human blood based on geography.”

Yousef Sharaf, another Palestinian journalist who lost his entire family in the brutal Zionist crimes against Gaza, commented on this tragedy: “Dr. Alaa was a mother of nine children yesterday, but today she is no one’s mother. All of them are gone, torn to pieces, with nothing left of their beautiful faces for their mother to caress. They left without a goodbye, and Dr. Alaa, who dedicated her life to saving the lives of wounded children in Gaza, lost her entire life under the rubble of the bombardment.”

The Palestinian journalist added: “This mother does not need consolation; rather, we should offer condolences to humanity in the world—a humanity that has died, a conscience that has died and remained silent in the face of these crimes.”

Wael Al-Dahdouh, an Al Jazeera correspondent who also lost his child, said: “What power can bear all this pain, and how can the world’s betrayal be forgotten?!”

The horrifying moment Dr. Alaa experienced upon seeing the burnt bodies of her nine children summarizes the situation of all people in Gaza: where humanitarian duty is intertwined with loss, resilience with patience, and life with death. This is a scene that words fail to describe, a scene that history will not forget, a scene that will remain a great stain on the forehead of humanity and the world’s conscience, and on all those who claimed humanity but killed it with their own hands.

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The West’s Double Standard on Violence Against Women

by خانم هاشمی

Global Violence, Selective Outrage

Violence against women is a global phenomenon that transcends geographical and religious boundaries. However, what is thought-provoking and concerning is not merely the occurrence of violence, but the way it is portrayed and reflected in mainstream global media—particularly Western media.

Every time a tragic incident against women occurs in Iran or certain Islamic countries, headlines quickly flood the media space. From “institutionalized violence in the Islamic Republic” to “backward Islamic culture,” all of it enters the narrative without the slightest doubt. In these accounts, not only is the perpetrator blamed, but the entire political, cultural, and religious structure of the country is targeted—as if an individual tragedy is evidence enough to condemn the entire system.

From “Cultural Backwardness” to “Personal Tragedy”

But when a woman becomes a victim of violence in the heart of Europe or in the United States, the story is told differently. The media, with remarkable caution, describe the perpetrators as “mentally disturbed criminals,” “individuals with troubled backgrounds,” or “men hurt by emotional relationships.” What would be interpreted as a “systemic issue” in Iran is reduced to a “personal incident” in the West; no one mentions “depraved Western culture,” “misogynistic capitalist system,” or “patriarchal policies of liberal governments.”

Two Murders, Two Realities

For example, in the final days of March 2025, Italy witnessed two horrific cases of femicide. Sara Campanella, a 22-year-old student, was stabbed to death in the city of Messina by a fellow student who had been stalking her for some time. Just a few days later, the body of another 22-year-old woman, Ilaria Sola, was found inside a suitcase in a valley near Rome; the killer was none other than her ex-boyfriend, who had hidden the body after the murder.

Although these tragedies received some coverage in Italian and even international media, not a single report mentioned “Western patriarchal culture” or the “deviant and ineffective social and cultural policies of the Italian government.” No media outlet linked these crimes to the political or cultural system of the West; instead, they were merely referred to as “individual murders” and “personal tragedies.”

The West’s Double Standard on Violence
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Justice, Not Ideology

This double standard is not only a media injustice, but it also prevents a proper understanding of the phenomenon of violence against women on a global level. Whether in the form of honor killings in the Middle East, rape in the streets of Europe, or femicide in American homes, violence against women must be examined from a human perspective, without political prejudice. This topic should be approached without ideological exploitation, and its roots should be traced to the superficial, consumerist Western culture that reduces women to commodities.

The West cannot claim to be a pioneer in women’s rights while even in its most developed countries, rates of rape, femicide, and domestic violence remain sky-high. What threatens women is not only certain misguided Eastern traditions or false religious zeal, but also immorality, isolation, consumerism, and the collapse of social and cultural bonds in modern Western societies.

Condemnation Without Prejudice

Violence against women must certainly be condemned, but this condemnation must be grounded in justice and realism—not selective bias. Some countries should not be attacked more harshly simply because they do not conform to flawed Western cultural models, while others are excused under the pretext of “individual mistakes.”

From this perspective, as long as narratives are shaped through the political and ideological lens of the West, not only will the truth be lost, but women around the world will continue to fall victim to media injustice and the double standards that serve not justice, but Western power and dominance.

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A Devastating War and 20,000 Widowed Women

by خانم هاشمی

Tens of Thousands of Widows in Gaza Face Overwhelming Social, Economic, and Psychological Challenges

More than 20,000 women in Gaza have been widowed due to ongoing attacks, leaving them to navigate severe economic hardship, social stigma, and psychological distress.

The Heavy Burden of Losing a Breadwinner

The loss of a family’s primary provider places an immense responsibility on these women, especially in Gaza’s deteriorating economic conditions. In addition to the mounting psychological and social pressures they endure, the lack of institutional support exacerbates their suffering, pushing many further into poverty and exploitation.

The Impact on Orphaned Children

According to a report by Radio Nisaa FM, the psychological toll of losing one or both parents is profound for children, making them in dire need of mental health support to secure their future. These children require special care to ensure their continued education and access to basic necessities, particularly as poverty and unemployment worsen in the region. Reports indicate that the psychological and social well-being of children in Gaza has reached an alarming level, with half of them requiring ongoing psychological support following Israel’s continuous assaults.

20,000 Widows and 50,000 Orphans

Mona Khalili, Palestinian Minister of Women’s Affairs, stated during a meeting with the government’s operations room and zeinab El Ghonaimi, director of the Women’s Legal Research and Consulting Center, that Israel’s aggression in Gaza has left over 20,000 women widowed between the ages of 19 and 25, along with 50,000 newly orphaned children. She emphasized the urgent need to support these women through economic initiatives that enable them to rebuild their lives. Khalili also mentioned ongoing efforts to finalize an agreement with an Italian cooperation institute to fund small-scale projects in Gaza and the West Bank.

Women Widows: The Most Vulnerable Victims

Tamara Haddad, a women’s rights activist, told Radio Nisaa FM that widowed women in Gaza are among the most vulnerable groups, facing extreme oppression and mass violence in the current crisis. She also highlighted that a large percentage of women in the region struggle to access clean water due to catastrophic conditions, especially with ongoing border closures and shortages of water and fuel. These issues have further compounded their suffering, affecting their dignity and right to a decent life.

Urgent International Action Needed

Haddad stressed that the situation of widows and orphans in Gaza demands serious attention from both local and international institutions. She called for collaborative efforts between governments and humanitarian organizations to improve their living conditions.

She also urged the implementation of an Arab-led initiative that includes establishing a fully empowered Palestinian committee to begin security stabilization. Additionally, she called on women’s rights organizations to take immediate action in supporting and protecting women in Gaza.

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Lebanese Doctor Deported from U.S. Over Funeral Attendance

by خانم هاشمی

U.S. Judge Orders Deportation of Brown University Professor

A U.S. judge has ordered the deportation of a Lebanese citizen who, according to her own statements, attended the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and possessed photos and videos expressing “solidarity” with Nasrallah and the Supreme Leader of Iran.

Arrest at Boston Logan International Airport

Reuters identified the individual as Rasha Alawieh, a nephrology specialist and assistant professor at Brown University, who was in the U.S. on a work visa. According to the report, she was arrested on Thursday at Boston Logan International Airport.

U.S. Justice Department Justifies Deportation

The U.S. Department of Justice explained that Alawieh was denied re-entry into the United States due to content discovered on her mobile phone and statements she made during an interview with airport officials.

Alawieh reportedly told authorities that her participation in the funeral was purely religious, stating: “Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is a very significant figure in the community, and for me, this is a completely religious matter, not a political one.”

Lebanese Doctor Deported

U.S. Terror Designation and Border Security Concerns

The United States classifies Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and considers it part of the “Axis of Resistance” supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Justice Department stated that, given Alawieh’s comments and the images of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Iran’s Supreme Leader found on her phone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection concluded that her “true intentions” for entering the country could not be determined.

The report further noted that a federal judge in Boston initially ruled that Alawieh’s deportation could not take place without prior notice for 48 hours. However, she departed that same night on a flight to France before continuing to Lebanon.

Previously, the U.S. State Department had emphasized its right to revoke or deny visas to any individual who supports foreign terrorist organizations, including international students.

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Women, Children, and Elderly Make Up Most Gaza Airstrike Victims

by خانم هاشمی

The Director-General of the Government Media Office in Gaza has released new data on the victims of the recent Israeli offensive, revealing that more than 400 casualties have been transferred to hospitals across the region. According to the report, 73% of those killed were civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

Mass Attacks on Residential Areas

According to the Palestinian news agency Sama, Ismail Thawabteh stated that since the early hours of Tuesday, March 18, Israeli forces have carried out numerous airstrikes on civilian homes in Gaza. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of more than 400 people, who have since been transported to hospitals.

Thawabteh further detailed the demographics of the victims, reporting that among the dead were 174 children, 89 women, 32 elderly individuals, and 109 men. He emphasized that these figures indicate a deliberate targeting of civilians, which he described as part of an ongoing campaign against the Palestinian population in Gaza.

Gaza’s Healthcare System on the Brink of Collapse

In a related statement, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director-General of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, reported that Israeli forces have expanded their attacks to include homes, mosques, and shelters, resulting in a growing number of casualties.

By midday, the official death toll had risen to 412, with more than 600 people injured. The surge in casualties has placed immense strain on Gaza’s healthcare system, which has already been severely weakened by nearly 18 months of continuous Israeli bombardment.

Women Children and Elderly

Severe Shortages of Medical Supplies and Humanitarian Aid

Dr. Abu Salmiya warned that Israel’s ongoing blockade has led to a dire shortage of medical supplies and humanitarian aid. He noted that hospitals have been systematically targeted, medical personnel killed, and essential supplies blocked from entering Gaza.

“For the past 17 days, border crossings have remained completely closed, preventing the entry of any humanitarian aid or medicine,” he stated.

According to Abu Salmiya, hospitals are now facing extreme shortages of life-saving equipment, including essential medications, imaging devices, and oxygen production stations. He further reported that due to these shortages, many wounded individuals are dying in hospital corridors, as medical teams struggle to provide even basic care.

Blocking Medical Evacuations

The situation is further exacerbated by Israel’s refusal to allow medical evacuations through the Rafah border crossing. Abu Salmiya described this policy as a death sentence for thousands of injured civilians who could otherwise receive life-saving treatment abroad.

“If the current conditions persist, hundreds—if not thousands—of people who could have been saved will die,” he warned.

Calls for International Intervention

In his closing remarks, Abu Salmiya urged the international community to take immediate action to stop Israel’s ongoing assault, reopen border crossings, and allow the entry of medical supplies and humanitarian teams into Gaza.

The latest Israeli military offensive, reportedly conducted with U.S. approval, has left no area of Gaza untouched. Airstrikes have targeted residential buildings, schools, refugee centers, and shelters for displaced individuals.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that the White House confirmed Israel consulted with the Trump administration prior to launching the operation.

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Trump’s Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Women and Children

by خانم هاشمی

The Yemeni Health Ministry announced that the majority of the casualties from the U.S. airstrikes in Yemen were women, children, and other civilians.

Majority of Victims Are Women and Children

The airstrikes, conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom under the orders of Donald Trump, resulted in at least 31 deaths and 101 injuries, according to the Yemeni Health Ministry. Spokesperson Anis al-Asbahi stated that “most of them were children and women.”

These attacks followed Trump’s warning to Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement against targeting ships in the Red Sea. Despite Ansar Allah’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli ships in response to the blockade of Gaza, the Yemeni government had not initiated any assaults in the Red Sea or the Bab al-Mandab Strait prior to these airstrikes.

Trump's Airstrikes in Yemen

The recent bombings represent the most significant U.S. military action since Trump’s return to power in February. They come after Ansar Allah’s warnings to resume attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea due to Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

According to Al Jazeera, Anis al-Asbahi, spokesperson for Yemen’s Health Ministry, reported that the U.S. attacks, which began on Saturday and continued into early Sunday, targeted Sanaa, the capital, as well as areas in Saada, al-Bayda, and Rada’a. These strikes resulted in 31 deaths and 101 injuries, with “most of them children and women.”

Yemen’s Strong Support for Palestine Continues

Ansar Allah has warned that these attacks “will not go unanswered.” The group’s official website condemned what it described as “American and British aggression” and the “criminal barbarity” of Washington.

Following the U.S. attacks, Ansar Allah declared that these strikes would not deter their firm resolve to support Palestine and the people of Gaza. They affirmed their continued comprehensive support for the Palestinian people in their efforts to lift the blockade of Gaza.

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France’s Public Transport: A “Train” of Sexual Violence That Won’t Stop

by faeze mohammadi

In the past decade, France has witnessed an alarming 86% increase in sexual violence victims on its public transportation, with women overwhelmingly bearing the brunt of this disturbing trend. Despite governmental efforts, public spaces—especially public transport—remain hostile environments for women.
France’s ongoing battle against sexual violence on public transport is far from over, as the latest government-sponsored report reveals troubling statistics. According to data compiled by Miprof, a government body tasked with tracking gender-based violence, the number of sexual violence victims on trains, metros, and buses across the country surged to 3,374 cases in 2024. This is a 6% increase from 2023 and a 9% rise from 2022.
The Île-de-France region, which includes Paris and its surrounding areas, is particularly affected, with 44% of all reported cases occurring there. Alarmingly, 91% of the victims are women, with two-thirds under the age of 30. Of these women, 36% are minors. And while the number of perpetrators remains unchanged, a staggering 99% of them are men.
This trend is not merely an isolated incident but a reflection of a larger, deeply ingrained culture of sexism. According to Roxana Maracineanu, Secretary General of Miprof, “Public spaces, and particularly public transport networks, remain places where women are exposed to sexist and sexual violence as soon as they enter them.”
The study also included data from a 2022 survey conducted by the Enov Institute for the RATP transport network, which revealed that a shocking 70% of women have been victims of such violence at some point in their lives while traveling through Île-de-France. The situation is even worse for younger women: 90% of those aged 19 to 25 reported similar experiences.
Violence on public transport takes many forms, ranging from sexist remarks and harassment to physical assault. 15% of victims reported having been sexually assaulted, while 6% said they had experienced rape or attempted rape. Yet, only 7% of those affected have filed a formal complaint with the police.
The consequences of this violence extend beyond the immediate harm to the victims. Over half of the women surveyed admitted to feeling unsafe in the Île-de-France transport system. In response to this fear, many women have adapted their behavior—68% dress differently when using public transport, while 83% make a conscious effort to position themselves against a wall or door when standing. Furthermore, 93% prefer to sit next to other women, couples, or families rather than men.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the effectiveness of existing safety measures remains under scrutiny. While initiatives such as dedicated assistance numbers (3117 and 31177) and on-demand drop-off services on buses have been introduced, they remain underutilized, with only 12% of users ever having used these services.
As the numbers show, public transport in France remains a battleground for women, and the government’s current efforts to address the problem appear insufficient. The question is no longer whether action is needed, but how much longer France can afford to wait before real change takes place.

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UN Reports Mass Killings in Syria’s Coastal Region

by خانم هاشمی

Entire Families, Including Women and Children, Killed by Syrian Military

The United Nations Human Rights Office announced that entire families, including women and children, have been killed by the Syrian military in the country’s coastal region.

UN Expresses Deep Concern Over Sectarian Killings

UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan stated that in several deeply concerning incidents, entire families—including women, children, and individuals unable to fight—were killed. He emphasized that predominantly Alawite towns and villages were specifically targeted.

During a press briefing in Geneva, Al-Kheetan revealed that the UN Human Rights Office has so far documented the deaths of 111 civilians, but the actual number is expected to be significantly higher. He detailed that among the confirmed victims, 90 were men, 18 were women, and three were children.

Executions and Sectarian Motives Suspected

Al-Kheetan told reporters that many recorded cases involved summary executions. He added that the killings appear to have been motivated by sectarian divisions. In some cases, men were reportedly shot dead in front of their families.

UN Reports Mass Killings in Syria

UN High Commissioner Calls for Independent Investigation

The spokesperson noted that Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, welcomed the Syrian government’s announcement of a committee to address accountability. Türk urged for a swift, comprehensive, independent, and impartial investigation. Previously, the Syrian presidency had announced the formation of a national independent committee to investigate recent events in the country’s western coastal regions.

Rising Tensions and Protests in Syria’s Coastal Cities

In recent days, Syria’s coastal areas have witnessed escalating tensions and violent clashes between government security forces led by Mohammad al-Jolani and opposition groups. The policies of the new Syrian government have sparked widespread anger among the Alawite community, leading to protests last Thursday in the cities of Qardaha, Jableh, Latakia, Tartus, Homs, and Masyaf.

Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters

In response to the peaceful demonstrations, military forces affiliated with Jolani reportedly opened fire directly at the protesters. The violence quickly spread across Syria’s coastal regions, with intense clashes erupting in Latakia province and the towns of Al-Haffa, Al-Mukhtariya, and Al-Shir. So far, these confrontations between the Syrian Interim Government’s security forces and armed groups have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Alawites.

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Hamas: The Suffering of Palestinian Women is a Stain on Humanity

by خانم هاشمی

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Hamas highlighted the invaluable role of Palestinian women in the resistance against occupation, condemning the suffering they endure as a disgrace to humanity.

A Global Day to Reveal Israeli Crimes Against Women

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement condemning the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation against Palestinian women. The statement highlighted that honoring this day worldwide provides an opportunity to expose the Zionist regime’s brutal violations against women in occupied Palestine.

It emphasized that the martyrdom of more than 12,000 Palestinian women, the injury and detention of thousands more, and the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands due to Israel’s aggression and genocidal war against the Palestinian people are a stain on the conscience of humanity.

Holding the Silent Complicit Accountable

Hamas further asserted that all those complicit or silent in the face of these crimes—especially those who claim to advocate for women’s rights—bear historical, political, human, and moral responsibility for preventing the continuation of such atrocities.

Appreciating Women’s Global Support for Palestine

The statement also expressed gratitude for the role of women in the Islamic and Arab world, as well as free women around the globe, who have taken an honorable stance in support of the just cause of the Palestinian people. Hamas recognized their efforts in standing against the Israeli occupation’s aggression on Gaza and urged them to continue their activism in cities, capitals, and public squares worldwide to support Palestinian women’s resilience and the broader struggle for freedom, justice, and independence.

Hamas: The Suffering of Palestinian Women

Honoring Palestinian Women in Resistance

On this occasion, Hamas also paid tribute to Palestinian women who have played a vital role in the nation’s struggle. It praised the resilience of women who continue to stand against the occupation’s conspiracies and called for global support to protect them from Israeli crimes and aggression.

Shocking Statistics: The Impact of War on Palestinian Women

Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the Palestinian Government Media Office in Gaza released alarming figures on the toll of Israel’s war on Palestinian women. The office reported that since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal war against Gaza, 12,316 Palestinian women have been killed.

According to the statement, 13,901 women have been widowed, and 17,000 mothers have lost their children. Additionally, 50,000 pregnant women are suffering under inhumane conditions. The report also revealed that 2,000 Palestinian women and girls have sustained permanent disabilities due to Israeli aggression, while dozens have been recently arrested and subjected to torture inside Israeli prisons.

Women in Gaza: Suffering Under Siege and War

The Media Office further highlighted that women in Gaza are suffering from a slow death due to the Israeli siege, lack of healthcare, and blockade of humanitarian aid. The brutal war and relentless attacks by the Israeli military have had the most devastating impact on women and children, creating unbearable living conditions.

Hamas called on the international community and its political, human rights, and humanitarian institutions to protect Palestinian women from the systematic and ongoing crimes of occupation against them.

Hamas’ Tribute to Palestinian Women and Their Struggle

The statement by Hamas concludes: “Mercy, honor, and immortality for the Palestinian martyr women, swift healing for the wounded, imminent freedom for the women prisoners in the enemy’s jails, and a soon-to-come victory for our nation, God willing.”

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