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The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Iran-Israel war: Tehran raises death toll to 1,000
Iran has revised the death toll from its recent war with Israel, saying about 1,000 people were killed, including children, women and senior officials. Forensic experts have so far identified 935 victims, among them 38 children and 102 women, judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir said on Monday. Tehran had previously said that fewer than 700 people were killed during the two-week war. Mr Jahangir described the war as an 'aggression and imposed conflict' that resulted in the deaths of civilians, senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, and top nuclear scientists. Fatemeh Mohajerani, a government spokeswoman, said about 3,500 homes were damaged during the war, including 350 in the capital, Tehran. She added that the Israeli army attacked 11 ambulances, killing nine medical personnel and five Red Crescent aid workers. More than 92,000 calls were made to the country's "4030" psychological support hotline, Ms Mohajerani added. Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran on June 13, killing senior commanders and firing missiles at military and government sites. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones, before the conflict culminated in a US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran's attack on Al Udeid, an American airbase in Qatar. A ceasefire has held since then. On Sunday, Iran warned the Middle East that the threat of war has not yet passed, and expressed 'serious doubts' over whether the ceasefire with Israel will hold.
The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Iran raises death toll from war with Israel to 1,000
Iran has revised the death toll from its recent war with Israel, saying about 1,000 people were killed, including children, women and senior officials. Forensic experts have so far identified 935 victims, among them 38 children and 102 women, judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir said on Monday. Tehran had previously said that fewer than 700 people were killed during the two-week war. Mr Jahangir described the war as an 'aggression and imposed conflict' that resulted in the deaths of civilians, senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, and top nuclear scientists. Fatemeh Mohajerani, a government spokeswoman, said about 3,500 homes were damaged during the war, including 350 in the capital, Tehran. She added that the Israeli army attacked 11 ambulances, killing nine medical personnel and five Red Crescent aid workers. More than 92,000 calls were made to the country's "4030" psychological support hotline, Ms Mohajerani added. Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran on June 13, killing senior commanders and firing missiles at military and government sites. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones, before the conflict culminated in a US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran's attack on Al Udeid, an American airbase in Qatar. A ceasefire has held since then. On Sunday, Iran warned the Middle East that the threat of war has not yet passed, and expressed 'serious doubts' over whether the ceasefire with Israel will hold.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Palestine's Red Crescent chief tells UK's Prince William of humanitarian crisis in Gaza
LONDON: Younis Al-Khatib, the president of the Palestine Red Crescent Society, held talks with the UK's Prince William during an official visit to Kensington Palace in London on Monday. William, the Prince of Wales, met Al-Khatib and other representatives of his organization, along with members of the British Red Cross, to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and explore ways in which international humanitarian efforts might be enhanced. The prince's guests described the worsening conditions in Gaza, the increasingly urgent humanitarian needs in the territory, the challenges faced by aid workers and the need to protect medical teams, the Palestine News Agency reported. They also reviewed the efforts being made to help those affected by ongoing Israeli attacks. Al-Khatib said that more than 1,600 Palestine Red Crescent Society employees and volunteers continue to work under extremely hazardous conditions in Gaza to provide emergency medical services and distribute relief supplies. Since the war in Gaza began in late 2023, he added, 28 Red Crescent personnel have been killed amid the Israeli attacks or while performing their duties. The meeting was part of ongoing coordinated efforts by the Red Crescent to highlight the escalating crisis in Gaza, where more than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed during the ongoing conflict, most of them women and children.
Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Saba Yemen
Young Palestinian man injured by Israeli enemy fire, elderly man was injured in attack in Hebron
Hebron - Saba: At dawn on Sunday, a young Palestinian man was injured by Israeli enemy fire, and an 80-year-old citizen was injured in a physical assault south of Hebron. According to the Sanad News Agency, the Red Crescent reported that its crews in Hebron responded to a young man who was shot in the thigh with live ammunition near the Dhahiriya crossing while trying to reach work inside. The crews also responded to an 85-year-old man who was injured in an assault by Israeli forces in Masafer Yatta. Local sources reported that the Israeli army stormed the village of Khallet al-Dabaa in Masafer Yatta at dawn today, assaulting and harassing residents, including children, women, and the elderly. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ahead of Israel visit, Austrian minister warns of deteriorating Gaza conditions in Egypt talks - Foreign Affairs
Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger sounded the alarm over Gaza's deteriorating humanitarian conditions during high-stakes talks in Egypt on Saturday, kicking off a diplomatic tour that will next take her to Jordan and Israel. In a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Meinl-Reisinger demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, according to a statement from the Austrian foreign ministry. She urged unhindered access for humanitarian aid to Gaza, where Israel has been blocking food, water, and medical aid for months, putting the strip's 1.9 million population, including children, at risk of famine. Separately, Egypt's foreign ministry stated that Abdelatty briefed Meinl-Reisinger on Cairo's ongoing efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian and relief aid deliveries to the strip. He reaffirmed Egypt's steadfast commitment to the two-state solution, emphasising the need for a political path to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This, he asserted, is the 'sole viable route' to achieving peace, security, and stability in the region. Egypt's top diplomat also raised concerns about escalating dangers in the West Bank, citing continued Israeli military operations and settler violence against Palestinian civilians. Both ministers highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian situation in both Gaza and the West Bank, according to the Egyptian statement. The Austrian minister's program in Egypt included a visit to the Red Crescent's operational area, where relief supplies for Gaza are collected and packaged, the Austrian statement said. She later told reporters that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'unbearable.' She noted that for the EU, the resumption of aid deliveries to Gaza is crucial, but also acknowledged what she called 'Israel's security concerns,' according to media reports. Furthermore, she added that Israel severing ties with UNRWA — the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees — was 'not acceptable at this stage.' The EU must start talks with Israel, the minister said, adding that there must be progress by the next EU meeting on the issue. According to Austrian media, Meinl-Reisinger will land in Jordan on Sunday and then in Israel the following day for meetings with Jordanian and Israeli officials. Egypt-Austria ties The Egyptian foreign ministry stated that Abdelatty also expressed to her Austrian counterpart Egypt's keen interest in deepening all aspects of cooperation with Austria. He emphasised the importance of building on the outcomes of recent high-level visits, most notably the Austrian Chancellor's visit to Cairo in March 2024. The discussions highlighted opportunities for expanding cooperation in economic, trade, and investment sectors, activating the Egypt-Austria Joint Committee, encouraging Austrian investment in Egypt, and enhancing collaboration in labor organization, scientific and cultural exchange, tourism, renewable energy, and counterterrorism efforts. After the consultations, the two ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching a political consultation mechanism between Egypt and Austria, aimed at further developing and expanding bilateral relations. For her part, Meinl-Reisinger said Egypt is also an indispensable partner for Austria and the European Union in combating irregular migration, according to the Austrian statement. 'Egypt is not only a popular travel destination for Austrians, but also the second most important export market in Africa and an anchor of stability in a volatile region,' the statement quoted her as saying. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
