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Memri
6 days ago
- Politics
- Memri
Media Figures In Qatar Condemn U.S. Attack On Iran's Nuclear Facilities, Vilify President Donald Trump: He Is A Brazen Liar Who Has Revealed His Ugly Face
The June 22, 2025 U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities sparked furious responses from journalists and public opinion shapers in Qatar, who harshly condemned the U.S. and its President, Donald Trump. In addition to a statement by Qatar's foreign ministry that expressed "regret" over "the deterioration of the situation " and warned of "catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels,"[1] Al-Jazeera presenters and columnists for Qatar's government papers took to X to slam the U.S. and its president, calling Trump a "brazen liar," "the leader of a modern crusade," and a "war criminal" who has "revealed his ugly face" and is " looking for false personal glory." They also described the Americans as "infidels" and "plotters" seeking to "ignite wars and destroy peoples." Retired Qatari general Mubarak Al-Khayareen focused his invective on Israel, writing after the U.S. attack that, while "there is [some] benefit in the U.S. being strong alongside Russia and China, in order to maintain the global balance [of power]," Israel "must be destroyed and eliminated and must disappear." It should be noted that Qatari journalists have been expressing support for Iran since the start of the Israel-Iran war.[2] The following are some of the responses posted by media figures in Qatar slamming the U.S. and Trump for the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Al-Jazeera Presenter: President Trump Is A Brazen Liar; The U.S. Is A Plague In a series of X posts on June 22, following the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Al-Jazeera presenter Hayat Al-Yamani cursed the U.S. and President Trump, accusing them of lies and deceit. She wrote: "Lie, Trump, lie again and again, and then boast about being a brazen liar." In another post, she wrote: "The U.S. is the plague, and the plague is the U.S." One of Al-Yamani's posts In a third post she added: "Every resident of that despicable part of the world called America should feel ashamed of his president's and his leaders' involvement in a disgraceful lie and [of the fact that] they engaged in diplomacy through hollow negotiations aimed at buying time and carrying out a brazen act of deception. Who will ever want to sit at the negotiating table again with [this] deceitful negotiator?" [3] Another post by Al-Yamani Al-Jazeera Presenter Characterizes Americans As Infidel Plotters Al-Jazeera presenter Mustafa Ashour posted a Quranic verse (8:30): " The unbelievers plotted to imprison, murder or expel you [O Muhammad]. They plot, but Allah too plots and Allah is the best of plotters."[4] Mustafa Ashour's post Columnist For Qatari Government Daily: Trump Is Leading A Modern Crusade; The Americans Are Manufacturers Of Chaos And Engineers Of Destruction Jordanian journalist Ihsan Al-Faqih, a columnist for the Qatari government daily Al-Sharq and the Qatari-owned London-based daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi, quoted statements made by President Trump and responded to them: "'There's no military in the world that could have done what we did' – This is not the president of a country [talking], but the leader of a modern crusade boasting about destroying facilities and the sovereignty of [other] countries. He speaks about bombing a country with millions of people as if it were an ant crushed under his boot, and as if Iran were nothing more than a stage for flexing muscles ahead of elections... 'What we did, nobody else could do' – That's true, Trump. No one ignites wars and destroys peoples like you do. From Iraq to Afghanistan, from Palestine to Iran, you are manufacturers of chaos and engineers of destruction. Your history is not full of heroic deeds, but full of open graves.'[5] Qatari Columnist: Trump Is A National Disgrace; He Has Revealed His Ugly Face Abdullah Al-Amadi, a columnist for the Qatari government daily Al-Sharq, shared photos of U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote in English under the hashtags "Trump Is a National Disgrace" and "Trump Is War Criminal": "Trump showed his ugly face to the world & contradicted American public opinion by strongly supporting the war criminal Netanyahu & his racist occupation regime, by entering the war against Iran, claiming that it is the largest country supporting terrorism, while Israhell is the largest gathering of terrorists & racists in the world. He is proving to the world that he is looking for false personal glory, even at the expense of the security of his people, who will become a target. Trump is no different from Netanyahu, both are two sides of the same coin."[6] Abdullah Al-Amadi's post Retired Qatari General: Israel Must Be Destroyed And Eliminated Retired Qatari general Mubarak Al-Khayareen, wrote on his X account: "There is [some] benefit in the U.S. being strong alongside Russia and China, in order to maintain the global balance [of power], but Israel must be destroyed and eliminated and must disappear. This should be a strategic Arab doctrine. This reminds [us] of the words of [Hamas founder] Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, who said that Israel had been built on a foundation of injustice and oppression, and that any entity founded on injustice and oppression is destined to perish. [Operation] Al-Aqsa Flood [i.e., Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel showed us that the Israelis have no connection to the land and that they admit they are occupying the land of others and that they are transient."[7]
The National
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israel to deport rest of Madleen crew arrested in international waters
The Madleen set sail for Gaza on June 1 with the aim of delivering much needed aid and breaking Israel's naval blockade on the enclave. Early on Monday morning, Israeli forces intercepted the Madleen while it was in international waters, seizing the ship and detaining the activists on board. The 12 crew members were then detained and were asked to sign orders consenting to their deportation. READ MORE: I helped the Madleen set sail for Gaza – let's not lose sight of why we did it Only four – Swedish climate and social justice campaigner Greta Thunberg, along with French physician Baptiste Andre, Spanish activist Sergio Toribio and French Al-Jazeera journalist Omar Faiad – agreed, and were deported soon after. The remaining eight activists refused and remained in detention, where they then appeared in front of an Israeli tribunal. Adalah, a local human rights group representing the activists, said six crew members are expected to be deported either later on Thursday or Friday morning, with the remaining two set to be deported on Friday. Those set to be released on Thursday include Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian member of the European parliament, along with Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, Dutch marine engineering student Mark van Rennes, Turkish activist Suayb Ordu, French activist Reva Viard and German activist Yasemin Acar. The two remaining crew members – French activist Pascal Maurieras and French journalist Yanis Mhamdi – are set to be deported on Friday, Adalah said. Both Adalah and the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the humanitarian organisation which co-ordinated the Madleen, have said that the crew members were subjected to "mistreatment, punitive measures, and aggressive treatment". Two of the activists – Avila and Hassan – were also placed in solitary confinement, where they reported poor conditions, with a lack of light and ventilation. READ MORE: Convoy of 1500 arrives in Libya en route to Gaza to break Israel's blockade on aid The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said Hassan was placed in solitary confinement after writing "Free Palestine" on her cell wall. It is understood that she is no longer in solitary confinement, but it is not clear at the time of writing whether Avila has also been moved. Both individuals were also reported to have gone on hunger strike. Israel has declined to comment on the treatment of the activists, but claimed it treats detainees in a lawful manner and investigates any allegations of abuse. Israel's foreign ministry has attempted to depict the Madleen's journey as a "publicity stunt", branding the ship a "celebrity yacht" and claiming the crew were attempting to illegally enter Israel. The activists have rejected this and have said they were "kidnapped" and brought to Israel against their will.
Express Tribune
07-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Gaza health system near collapse, two more hospitals at risk: WHO Chief
Palestinians carry aid supplies which they received from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in the central Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025. Photo:REUTERS Listen to article At least 34 Palestinians have been killed since Saturday morning, according to Palestinian health sources. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis recieved at least 15 bodies, while another seven were brought to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, sources told Al-Jazeera. Yet another six people were killed while waiting near an aid point in al-Akhawah. Besides, bodies were retrieved from different parts of the city. Eight arrested Moreover, eight Palestinians were arrested in Hebron district, Wafa news agency reported. Five of them were detained near a water spring in Nahalin Town, west of Bethelem. Two brothers were arrested by Israeli soldiers while tending to livestock near their home, and another person was arrested from Ash-Shuyukh Town, northeast of Hebron. Famine threat Meanwhile, health sources and aid agencies have warned of imminent threats to Gaza's health system and food supply in the enclave, Al Jazeera reported. The latter have warned that all residents in Gaza face the threat of famine after Israel imposed a severe blockade in March, blocking the entry of food, medicine and fuel. Succumbing to international pressure, Israel allowed some aid to enter Gaza last month but operations were halted at aid distribution hubs earlier this week after Israeli forces opened fire near the sites. Health services in Gaza are also at risk of collapsing. World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that Nasser Hospital and Al-Amal Hospital in southern Gaza are 'at risk of becoming non-functional'. On X Ghebreyesus wrote, "Gaza's health system is collapsing, with Nasser Medical Complex -- the most important referral hospital left -- and Al-Amal Hospital at risk of becoming non-functional". Without Nasser Medical Complex and Al-Amal Hospital people will lose access to health services, he added. #Gaza's health system is collapsing, with Nasser Medical Complex -- the most important referral hospital left -- and Al-Amal Hospital at risk of becoming non-functional. Without them, people will lose access to health services. These hospitals lie within or just outside the… — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) June 6, 2025 Although the two hospitals lie within or just outside the evacuation zone announced on June 2, Israeli authorities have informed that access routes leading to both hospitals will be obstructed, said Ghebreyesus, adding that consequently, safe access for new patients and staff will be difficult if not impossible. "The hospitals going out of service would have dire consequences for patients in need of surgical care, intensive care, blood bank and transfusion services, cancer care, and dialysis." Ghebreyesus said the "relentless and systematic decimation of hospitals in Gaza has been going on for too long. It must end immediately". He reiterated WHO's calls for the release of hostages, and an immediate and lasting ceasefire.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What is Eid al-Adha? Why is it celebrated? The Islamic holiday explained
Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major Islamic holiday that commemorates a profound act of faith. The festival, which spans a couple of days, is marked by prayer, the ritual sacrifice of animals and feasts. One of the most significant and well-known traditions is Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which every Muslim has to do once in their lifetime. "Just as Christians perform the communion in honor of the sacrifice of Jesus [Christ] and they have bread and wine together, the flesh and blood of Jesus. Muslims do this sacrifice in honor of the sacrifice of Abraham, of his son, which is either Isaac or Ishmael," Mohsen Goudarzi, assistant professor of Islamic Studies at the Harvard Divinity School, said in a Thursday interview with USA TODAY. Here's what to know about the Islamic holiday, including when and how it is celebrated. Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's commitment to his faith, as he was "willing" to sacrifice his son. Traditionally known as Ishmael, because God asked him to. God intervened at the last moment, presenting a ram to be sacrificed in the son's place. Eid al-Adha, regardless of the day, always falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar. This year's "Feast of Sacrifice," specifically the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, began at sunset on June 5, authorities in Saudi Arabia recently confirmed to Al-Jazeera. The date provided by the Saudi Arabian government holds relevance to those who are making the Hajj."Around the world, people do [observe] this far from Mecca, they just face the Meccan sanctuary during their prayers and rituals," Goudarzi said. Muslims who are not participating in the Hajj, or holy trip, typically observe Eid al-Adha starting June 6. The date of Eid al-Adha may also vary from country to country. "If people in Iran, for example, or in Indonesia or in Pakistan, their government can say, 'You know what the 10th day is this Friday. And so, this is the day when we come together, those who are not going to Mecca, which is the vast majority of the public,'" Goudarzi said. "They would get to define which day is the festival." Though devotion plays an important role in how Muslims observe Eid al-Adha, there is also room to come together and have fun. "The whole festival is very much geared towards communal enjoyment," Goudarzi said. While the day may start off with a special prayer service at a mosque, Muslims make time to visit with loved ones on the "Feast of Sacrifice," exchanging greetings, gifts "Eidi" and food, including homemade sweets. Muslims also follow the way of the Prophet Muhammad, also known as Sunnah on Islam, by engaging in certain practices on Eid. (Sunnah is followed every day, not only on Eid.) Some of these practices include taking a bath or shower in the morning, wearing one's best clothes and perfume, taking a different path home from attending Eid prayer, or saying 'Takbeer' ("Takbir") to praise God on the way to Eid prayers. Those with the means may present a Qurbani, or animal sacrifice, comparable to the sacrifice that Prophet Abraham was willing to make. Goats, cows, sheep, lambs and camels are some of the animals permitted to be sacrificed. "If you can afford it, you can perform the sacrifices, or have some people perform the sacrifice on your behalf and distribute the meat, either for yourself and for charitable purposes," Goudarzi said. While the participation in the Qurbani and the consumption of the Qurbani is not required, it is encouraged. The meat from the Qurbani is split three ways: one-third for you and yours, one-third for family and friends and one-third for the needy. Some Muslims go to slaughterhouses that practice zabiha, the prescribed method of slaughter for halal animals for their Qurbani sacrifice or donate to charities that distribute meats to communities affected by food insecurity. "Generally, the highlight is really the 10th day, when you go to a mosque, oftentimes the big mosque in your town or city, and you perform the rituals and you come together and so on," Goudarzi said. "It does have a very festive atmosphere." Contributing: Mariyam Muhammad, The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Eid al-Adha: The Isalmic holiday's origins, traditions
USA Today
06-06-2025
- General
- USA Today
What is Eid al-Adha? Why is it celebrated? The Islamic holiday explained
What is Eid al-Adha? Why is it celebrated? The Islamic holiday explained Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major Islamic holiday that commemorates a profound act of faith. The festival, which spans a couple of days, is marked by prayer, the ritual sacrifice of animals and feasts. One of the most significant and well-known traditions is Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which every Muslim has to do once in their lifetime. "Just as Christians perform the communion in honor of the sacrifice of Jesus [Christ] and they have bread and wine together, the flesh and blood of Jesus. Muslims do this sacrifice in honor of the sacrifice of Abraham, of his son, which is either Isaac or Ishmael," Mohsen Goudarzi, assistant professor of Islamic Studies at the Harvard Divinity School, said in a Thursday interview with USA TODAY. Here's what to know about the Islamic holiday, including when and how it is celebrated. What is the significance of Eid al-Adha? And when is it celebrated? Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's commitment to his faith, as he was "willing" to sacrifice his son. Traditionally known as Ishmael, because God asked him to. God intervened at the last moment, presenting a ram to be sacrificed in the son's place. Eid al-Adha, regardless of the day, always falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar. This year's "Feast of Sacrifice," specifically the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, began at sunset on June 5, authorities in Saudi Arabia recently confirmed to Al-Jazeera. The date provided by the Saudi Arabian government holds relevance to those who are making the Hajj. Stories of identity across the country: Sign up for USA TODAY's This is America newsletter. "Around the world, people do [observe] this far from Mecca, they just face the Meccan sanctuary during their prayers and rituals," Goudarzi said. Muslims who are not participating in the Hajj, or holy trip, typically observe Eid al-Adha starting June 6. The date of Eid al-Adha may also vary from country to country. "If people in Iran, for example, or in Indonesia or in Pakistan, their government can say, 'You know what the 10th day is this Friday. And so, this is the day when we come together, those who are not going to Mecca, which is the vast majority of the public,'" Goudarzi said. "They would get to define which day is the festival." More news: D-Day in photos: See historic images from the Normandy landings How do Muslims observe Eid al-Adha? Though devotion plays an important role in how Muslims observe Eid al-Adha, there is also room to come together and have fun. "The whole festival is very much geared towards communal enjoyment," Goudarzi said. While the day may start off with a special prayer service at a mosque, Muslims make time to visit with loved ones on the "Feast of Sacrifice," exchanging greetings, gifts "Eidi" and food, including homemade sweets. Muslims also follow the way of the Prophet Muhammad, also known as Sunnah on Islam, by engaging in certain practices on Eid. (Sunnah is followed every day, not only on Eid.) Some of these practices include taking a bath or shower in the morning, wearing one's best clothes and perfume, taking a different path home from attending Eid prayer, or saying 'Takbeer' ("Takbir") to praise God on the way to Eid prayers. Those with the means may present a Qurbani, or animal sacrifice, comparable to the sacrifice that Prophet Abraham was willing to make. Goats, cows, sheep, lambs and camels are some of the animals permitted to be sacrificed. "If you can afford it, you can perform the sacrifices, or have some people perform the sacrifice on your behalf and distribute the meat, either for yourself and for charitable purposes," Goudarzi said. While the participation in the Qurbani and the consumption of the Qurbani is not required, it is encouraged. The meat from the Qurbani is split three ways: one-third for you and yours, one-third for family and friends and one-third for the needy. Some Muslims go to slaughterhouses that practice zabiha, the prescribed method of slaughter for halal animals for their Qurbani sacrifice or donate to charities that distribute meats to communities affected by food insecurity. "Generally, the highlight is really the 10th day, when you go to a mosque, oftentimes the big mosque in your town or city, and you perform the rituals and you come together and so on," Goudarzi said. "It does have a very festive atmosphere." Contributing: Mariyam Muhammad, The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network
