Day: June 1, 2024

The Islamic Resistance announces the martyrdom of the martyr fighter Abbas Haidar Boussi, known as "Abu Al-Fadel". He was born in 1990 from the city of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

Dammam, The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, represented by its branch in the Eastern Region, has designated a specific area to welcome pilgrims arriving from Qatar via the Salwa border crossing. The branch has stated that this area is equipped with all the necessary resources to assist pilgrims, including informational materials explaining the rituals of Hajj, prayers and supplications, booklets, brochures, and support for the "Rushd" application. The "Rushd" application provides various services such as the Holy Qur'an, an electronic library supporting 52 languages, prayer times, and the Qibla direction. Additionally, pilgrims will receive gifts such as sun umbrellas and bags. The branch has also assigned official preachers to educate and guide pilgrims, addressing their questions and inquiries regarding all aspects of Hajj. This service includes providing scientific lessons three times a day for each preacher in the mosques and prayer areas of Salwa to explain the rituals and timings of the Hajj. These preparations in the Eastern Region reflect the Ministry's commitment to promoting the Hajj goals among pilgrims, honoring the rituals, and showcasing the significant efforts made by the Kingdom in serving the Two Holy Mosques. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jerusalem - Together - This Friday afternoon, the occupation forces suppressed a protest to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the passing of Faisal Al-Husseini, in front of the Orient House in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem. The occupation forces attacked the participants by pushing and beating them and forcibly evacuated the place. They also confiscated pictures of Al-Husseini. Journalist Ahmed Jalajel explained that the occupation forces attacked the present press crews and prevented them from filming. The preparatory committee 'to commemorate the passing of the martyr Faisal Al-Husseini' called for participation in the anniversary. Source: Maan News Agency

Hebron - Ma'an - On Saturday afternoon, the occupation soldiers caused large fires that spread over an area of ????hundreds of dunams in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, as a result of firing gas and sound bombs at farmers who were working in cultivating their lands. The fires spread from the Khallet al-Balqa area to Wadi al-Wahadin and Khirbet al-Qat, causing the burning of hundreds of almond and grape trees, greenhouses, and agricultural tools. The media activist in Beit Ummar reported that the occupation soldiers deliberately threw gas and sound bombs at the farmers, causing serious material damage to them as a result of the fire that broke out and destroyed hundreds of fruit trees. The winds and high temperatures contributed to the fire spreading to vast areas. Awad added that citizens came to help put out the fire, combat it, and prevent it from spreading to other areas in the town, using water tanks available in the town. In a preliminary toll of losses, farmer Samir Abdullah Al-Salibi incurre d losses exceeding one and a half million shekels. He pointed out that 4 occupation fire trucks were close to the site and the farmers were watching them devour the crops without providing any assistance. Source: Maan News Agency

Dakar, The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Kingdom's embassy in Senegal, yesterday launched the program titled, "Your Healing Is Our Hope" at the Fann University Hospital in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, in the presence of the acting undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Awad bin Sabti Al-Anazi, Saudi Ambassador to Senegal Saad bin Abdullah Al-Nifaie, and other officials. Following the launch, the Saudi delegation visited the patients and distributed gifts, as the director of the University Hospital in Senegal, Dr. Khadija Sar, expressed her happiness with such valuable initiatives that would alleviate the concerns of patients and bring joy to their hearts, and she praised the humanitarian work provided by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques worldwide. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Hebron - Ma'an - The coordinator of the National and Popular Committees to Resist the Wall and Settlements in South Hebron, Ratib Al-Jabour, said that settlers built a new settlement outpost near the Tabqa area in Masafer Yatta. He added that they placed mobile homes and set up a tent in the area. In a related context, Al-Jabour explained that child shepherds miraculously survived a run-over attempt, yesterday afternoon, Friday, as one of the settlers chased them in the Al-Fakhit area in Al-Musafer, and tried to run them over with the 'Tractron' car he was driving. Source: Maan News Agency