❗️ 🇸🇾 / 🇵🇸BREAKING: Yesterday after Friday prayers, thousands filled Umayyad Square in Damascus in a mass rally for Hamas and the resistance in Gaza.

Protesters waved banners of the al-Qassam Brigades, chanted “we pledge allegiance to the men of the tunnels,” and chanted the name of Khalid Mishal.

The square echoed with calls of solidarity — a powerful show of unwavering support for Gaza’s resistance, carried all the way from the heart of Damascus.

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❗️ — This is the morning of our children, O nation of Islam; we raise them from beneath the rubble as martyrs.

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🇵🇸 🇨🇴 🇺🇳 — Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, wears a keffiyeh and announces (from inside the United Nations headquarters in New York) the opening of a list of Colombian citizens volunteering to fight in Gaza to liberate Palestine.

He said he would join. He has fought in other places before.

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🇵🇸 ⚫ — Al-Quds Brigades Jenin Battalion:

After regaining contact with one of our combat units in Sayyilah Dhuhr, they confirmed that last evening they successfully detonated several pre-placed explosive devices used by the military reinforcements attacking the town, resulting in confirmed injuries among the enemy.

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🇵🇸 ⚫ — Al-Quds Brigades Jenin Battalion:

Our fighters in the Yamoun Battalion are confronting the enemy forces on the combat fronts in the town, targeting infantry and military vehicles with intense gunfire, resulting in confirmed casualties.

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🇮🇱 🇵🇸 🟢 — Netanyahu:

The war in Gaza is nearing its end. We will eliminate Hamas, release the prisoners, and build peace with our neighbors, with the sword in our hands.

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🇮🇱 ❌ 🇵🇸 — A Palestinian was shot by the occupation forces while attempting to cross the separation wall in the Sheikh Saad area east of occupied Jerusalem.

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🇱🇧 — Hezbollah Secretary General Naeem Qassem:

after the war) We carried out a massive and extensive restoration and shelter campaign that included more than 400,000 homes.

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🇮🇱 🇺🇸 ❌ 🇮🇶 🇱🇧 — naim qaseem:

They say they want to disarm the party, meaning they want to disarm Lebanon and arm the army only to fight Hezbollah. They want Greater Israel. The picture has become much clearer after Barak's remarks than it was before. The Israeli-American threat to Lebanon is an existential threat to the resistance and Lebanon. Disarmament means disarming the force to meet Israel's demands and achieve its goals. We will not allow disarmament and will face a Karbala-like confrontation because we are in an existential battle, and we can achieve this confrontation, God willing. The problem is Israel. It will not allow Lebanon to stabilize, and we reject any project that serves Israel, even if it is cloaked in nationalist terms. Lebanon has implemented its part of Resolution 1701, so let Israel implement it. The Lebanese government is responsible for achieving the four priorities: stopping the aggression, withdrawing Israel, releasing prisoners, and launching the wheel of reconstruction. Let the government fulfill its duty and not be distracted by other superficial matters, especially reconstruction.

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🇱🇧 — Naim Qassem:

Lebanon is one for all its citizens. We are committed to internal Lebanese unity, and we must stand united in confronting the enemy. We are ready for Lebanon's renaissance.

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🇮🇱 ❌ 🇵🇸 ✈ — The Israeli army releases footage of resistance fighters being targeted by the Israeli Air Force during the planting of an explosive device north of Gaza City.

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🚨 🇺🇸 / 🇵🇸 / 🇮🇱 BREAKING: US appoints official for detained American-Palestinian teen

➡️ The State Department has named a point person to handle the case of Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Florida teen held for over 7 months in Israel’s Ofer military prison. Ibrahim is expected to meet the new official next week.

➡️ His family has stepped up pressure, joining other American families impacted by Israeli forces in meetings with lawmakers. Congress members Pramila Jayapal, Jeff Merkley, and Chris Van Hollen have voiced concern, calling for humane treatment and a fair trial.

➡️ Ibrahim was arrested at 15 on allegations of rock throwing. His family reports drastic weight loss and illness in detention, while over 100 US civil rights and faith groups have signed a letter demanding his release.

📝 Senator Merkley said he was “heartbroken” by the case, urging Secretary of State Rubio and Netanyahu’s government to respect Ibrahim’s basic rights.

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🇵🇸 — A serious security incident in the Gaza Strip is under military Censorship.

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⛵ — Former Israeli Navy Commander, Reserve Major General Eliazar Marom, about the Freedom flotilla:

“A very complex event that may end with significant friction and loss of lives."

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🚨 NEW: Turkiye calls for FIFA and UEFA to ban Israel’s football team amid Gaza conflict.

➡️ Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu urges immediate action from football's governing bodies, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He emphasizes the silence of the sporting world on these issues as unacceptable.

➡️ A coalition of 48 athletes, including Paul Pogba and Moeen Ali, has joined the call for Israel's suspension, demanding compliance with international law and an end to civilian casualties.

➡️ UEFA is reportedly moving towards a vote on Israel's suspension, with a majority expected to support the move. Meanwhile, the US government pledges to oppose any efforts to ban Israel from the World Cup.

📝 Experts warn that the situation reflects a growing double standard in international sports governance, especially in light of Russia's ban following its invasion of Ukraine.

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