Israeli Troops Rape Palestinian Women Before Killing Them In Al-Shifa Hospital: Eyewitness
New
Age Islam News Bureau
25
March 2024
• Israeli Troops Rape Palestinian Women Before Killing Them In Al-Shifa Hospital: Eyewitness
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Taliban Chief Defends Islamic Criminal Justice System, Including Stoning Women
for Adultery
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Female Journalists In Eastern Afghanistan Are Dealing With Economic Challenges
•
For 46 Years, Odisha Widow, Now 91, Waiting For Pension
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Princess Kate's Central Role In The Royal Family
•
Iranian MPAmir Hossein Bankipour Threatens Harsh Penalties for Hijab Violations
•
Palestinian Woman Reveals How She And Her Family Defied The Odds To Reach
Safety By Fleeing War Zone To Egypt
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Israeli
Troops Rape Palestinian Women Before Killing Them In Al-Shifa Hospital: Eyewitness
A woman carries three babies as she reaches the
central part of the Gaza Strip after fleeing the Al-Shifa hospital compound in
Gaza City, on March 21, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
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24
March 2024
A
Palestinian woman has recounted terrifying incidents after Israeli military
forces raided al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City last week, saying the occupying
regime’s soldiers are raping Palestinian women before killing them.
Jamila
Al-Hisi, an eyewitness who was besieged in the medical complex and managed to
finally get out, said on Saturday that women have been subjected to rape,
starvation, torture, and extrajudicial execution, adding that the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is doing nothing.
She
went on to say that Israeli troops have “forced 65 families to leave the area
around the al-Shifa Medical Complex whilst burning and killing entire
families,” noting that they have burned a building where Palestinian civilians
were taking shelter.
“We
don’t even have water to break our fast, and we don’t know where to go,” Hisi
said, stressing that the displaced people in the compound have not found food
or water for six days.
She
further called on the Red Cross to provide water for the children and the sick
who are being forced to drink dirty water and eat rotten food.
Palestinians
are being forcibly displaced by Israeli occupation forces from the area
surrounding al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, Hisi said, adding, “We are
trapped amid continued Israeli shelling.”
The
latest development comes as the Israeli military continues to carry out air
strikes and artillery shelling in and around the al-Shifa Hospital for the
seventh day in a row.
On
Monday, heavily armed Israeli forces stormed the al-Shifa hospital using tanks
and drones, claiming that the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is using
the facility to “conduct and promote terrorist activity.” Later that day,
Israel said that “terrorist forces” were firing at Israeli troops.
The
Ministry of Health in Gaza said at the time that about 3,000 people were inside
al-Shifa seeking refuge and that those attempting to leave were being targeted
by snipers and fire from helicopters.
Ever
since the Israeli military raided the hospital last week, reports have
suggested unspeakable atrocities being carried out against the doctors, nurses,
and general staff as well as the thousands of displaced people there.
Israelis
have admitted to executing 140 people inside al-Shifa, including paramedics,
patients and wounded whilst the siege is still ongoing after seven days with
mass arrests.
Meanwhile,
a group of Palestinian activists have circulated a shocking story about the
Israeli soldiers raping a pregnant woman in the al-Shifa hospital, alongside
Hisi’s revelation.
Watan-Palestinian
activists quoted the husband of a woman who was raped by Israeli forces as
saying that “They ordered her to undress and began to beat her… She told the
military she was five months pregnant, not to beat her, but they continued to
beat her.”
“After
hours, they took out all the women except the pregnant woman, and her children…
They took her in front of her husband and children and raped her, ordering the
men not to close their eyes or they would be shot.”
Israel
waged the war on the Gaza Strip on October 7 after Hamas carried out the
surprise Operation Al-Aqsa Storm into the occupied territories in response to
the occupying regime’s intensified crimes against the Palestinian people.
Since
the start of the aggression, the Tel Aviv regime has killed at least 32,226
Palestinians, most of them women and children, and injured another 74,518
individuals.
Tel
Aviv has also imposed a “complete siege” on Gaza, cutting off fuel,
electricity, food, and water to the more than two million Palestinians living
there.
Source:
Presstv.Ir
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Taliban
Chief Defends Islamic Criminal Justice System, Including Stoning Women for
Adultery
FILE - A Taliban fighter stands guard as women wait
to receive food rations distributed by a humanitarian aid group, in Kabul,
Afghanistan, May 23, 2023.
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By
Ayaz Gul
March
24, 2024
ISLAMABAD
— The leader of Afghanistan's fundamentalist Taliban government has said it is
determined to enforce the Islamic criminal justice system, including the public
stoning of women for adultery.
"Our
mission is to enforce sharia and Allah's Hudud [law]," said Hibatullah
Akhundzada in an audio clip Taliban officials said was from his latest speech.
They did not say where the reclusive leader spoke, but Akhundzada lives in the
southern Afghan city of Kandahar and rarely leaves what is known as the
Taliban's historical birthplace and political headquarters.
He
primarily addressed Western critics of the Taliban government, which Akhundzada
is effectively controlling from Kandahar, through edicts based on his strict
interpretation of Islam.
"You
may call it a violation of women's rights when we publicly stone or flog them
for committing adultery because they conflict with your democratic principles,”
said the Taliban chief.
He
criticized Western human rights values and women's freedoms, saying Taliban
religious scholars would persistently resist the West and its form of democracy
in Afghanistan. "Thanks to these scholars, such a democracy was evicted
from this land," the Taliban leader said.
The
Taliban returned to power in August 2021, when the then-internationally backed
government collapsed, and U.S.-led Western nations withdrew all their troops
after nearly 20 years of involvement in the Afghan war.
Taliban
authorities have since publicly flogged hundreds of Afghans, including women,
for theft, robbery, and committing "moral crimes" in sports stadiums
in the presence of thousands of onlookers. At least four men have also been
publicly executed after having been convicted of murder by Taliban courts.
Akhundzada
has suspended girls' education in Afghanistan beyond the sixth grade and
prohibited many women from public and private workplaces, including the United
Nations and other aid organizations.
Women
are not allowed to undertake long road and air trips unless accompanied by a
male relative, and cannot visit public places, such as parks, gyms, and
bathhouses.
The
United Nations and the world at large have been urging the Taliban to reverse
all sanctions on women and halt corporal punishments and public executions of
convicts.
"It
is heartbreaking to mark another year where school doors open without the
participation of Afghan girls above the age of 12," Rina Amiri, the U.S.
special envoy for Afghan women and human rights, said Saturday on X, formerly
known as Twitter.
She
reiterated the U.S. call for the Taliban to reverse their "destructive
decrees," saying they are destroying the potential of more than 50% of
Afghanistan's population.
"The
Taliban's relentless, discriminatory edicts against women & girls are
keeping Afghanistan poor & aid-dependent, & forcing Afghan families to
leave. There is no substitute for all Afghans participating in the formal
education system, which has existed for over 100 years," Amiri wrote.
The
international community has not granted formal recognition to the de facto
Afghan authorities, citing human rights concerns, especially the harsh
treatment of women.
Source:
Voa News
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Female
Journalists in Eastern Afghanistan are dealing with economic challenges
By
Fidel Rahmati
March
24, 2024
Local
journalists in Laghman province told Khaama Press that media outlets provide
them with fewer opportunities. Due to economic issues, they cannot properly
carry out their journalistic work.
ZamzamaSapi,
an employee at a private radio station in Laghman province, has been affected
not only in her work but also in her physical and mental health due to economic
problems.
Zamzama,
driven by her passion for journalism, has been on duty for several months.
Still, she feels that her enthusiasm for the job is fading daily due to the
minimal recognition she receives for her work.
On
the other hand, some journalists in Laghman’s radio stations state that despite
the complex and exhausting work, they do not receive sufficient monthly income,
making their lives challenging.
Journalists
in the broadcasting and administrative departments of five active radios in
Laghman told Khaama Press that existing limitations often force them to leave
their jobs.
She
says, “Our first problem is that we don’t have enough privileges. If we are
given these privileges, we will perform our duties better. Another problem is
access to information, as we cannot confidently request information from
institutions, or relevant entities do not provide information on time.”
Haya,
who works at another private radio station in Laghman, says that male and
female journalists can go to remote areas for work, but female journalists must
have a companion, posing a severe challenge to their work.
In
addition to national radio and television, five private radios are operating in
Laghman, where about eight female employees work alongside dozens of men.
With
the advent of the Taliban administration, many media outlets ceased operations.
In addition to dozens of men, female journalists also lost their jobs and are
currently suffering from psychological and mental illnesses due to journalists’
unemployment.
It
is worth mentioning that before the advent of the Taliban regime, there were
530 active media outlets, including about 70 television networks, about 300
radios, and other print media and news agencies, which provided employment
opportunities for hundreds of female journalists.
Source:
khaama
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For
46 years, Odisha widow, now 91, waiting for pension
Mar
25, 2024
CUTTACK:
Orissa HC has given Kendrapada district collector SuryawanshiMayur Vikas one
month to make arrangements for the disbursal of family pension to a 91-year-old
woman whose husband, a school teacher, died 46 years back.
The
direction comes four months after HC asked the Kendrapada district collector to
sanction family pension to Hara Sahoo, whose husband passed away on Aug 26,
1977. The court asked for release of the pension from the date of entitlement
“along with arrears within a period of two months from the date of receipt of
order”. The order was passed on Nov 15, 2023, but the woman did not receive her
pension.
After
she filed a contempt petition, single judge bench of Justice
BirajaPrasannaSatapathy said on Friday, “This contempt petition is disposed of
by granting one-month further time to the contemnor to comply with the order.”
He warned, “If the order is not complied with within the extended time, it will
be held as deliberate violation of this court’s order.”
The
elderly woman stays with her son, a 60-year-old retired fisheries department
employee, daughter-in-law, three grandsons and two granddaughters at
PaleiDerakundi in Kendrapada district.
As
per case records, she has filed several pleas to the school and mass education
authorities in Kendrapada since 1991, but in vain. On Aug 21, 2023, the
Kendrapada district collector rejected her representation for family pension,
gratuity, and other service benefits on the ground that the case was not
eligible for family pension as the scheme was introduced in 1980-81, while the
husband died in 1977.
The
woman filed a petition in HC on Oct 19, 2023. The court quashed the Kendrapada
collector’s order and said, had the husband been alive he would have retired in
1983, making him eligible for the pension scheme.
The
direction comes four months after HC asked the Kendrapada district collector to
sanction family pension to the woman ‘within a period of two months from the
date of receipt of order’.
Source:
Times Of India
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Princess
Kate's central role in the royal family
Mar
25, 2024
The
announcement in January 2024 that Princess Catherine — or Kate, as she is known
to her fans — had to undergo serious abdominal surgery sparked great concern
among followers of the royal family.
Then
in March, Kensington Palace, Prince William and Kate's official London
residence, released a photo of a healthy, smiling Kate with her three children,
to mark Mother's Day.
But
news agencies flagged the photo after they determined it had been digitally
manipulated. Shortly after, Kate admitted to having personally photoshopped the
photo.
A
week after "Kategate," the princess was seen strolling into a farm
shop in Windsor, accompanied by her husband, where they bought bread. Another
customer spotted the royal couple and filmed them with his cell phone, before
telling the British Sun newspaper that Kate seemed happy and relaxed.
So
was everything fine again now? Sadly not: In a video message released on Friday
evening, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer earlier in the
year, following her surgery. "My medical team therefore advised that I
should undergo preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of
that treatment," Kate said in the video, which is reported to have been
recorded on Wednesday. No further details about the nature of the cancer would
be released, the Princess's office said.
So
far, her life had seemed like a fairytale to many: Marriage to the future king,
three healthy children, loved by the public. The cancer diagnosis changed all
that.
Kate
is considered a figurehead for the British monarchy. And though she was not of
aristocratic heritage, she won even the Queen's heart with her elegant and at
the same time down-to-earth manner.
Queen
Elizabeth gave her grandson her blessing, and though she was not a noblewoman,
the young Kate Middleton had everything to become a worthy member of the royal
family. Kate simply fit in.
When
she married Prince William in 2011, she became an official member of the royal
family — "The Firm," as it is also known. And their PR team also
contributed to her image: She was no longer Kate Middleton, but Catherine,
Duchess of Cambridge, the wife of a future king.
And
she learned to deal with media pressure. Followed at every turn by paparazzi,
she did exactly what was expected of her — both by the family and the public.
She didn't allow herself to be impressed and knew how to showcase herself
without stealing the show from her fiancé.
This
still applies today. The Kate/William team has been working together for over
20 years. She laughs loudly and heartily, darts across the tennis court and
waves happily to everyone. With her winning smile, she fulfills her
representative duties at her prince's side. Her focus is on charities committed
to helping disadvantaged children and young people.
She
leaves nothing to chance when choosing her outfits, which are simple and
elegant, planned down to the smallest detail. She is always so well-groomed —
whether attending a royal ceremony or planting a tree during a public
appearance — that it almost seems a little too staged.
Kate
is now 42 years old and has given birth to three children, including two male
heirs to the throne, who could one day follow in the footsteps of Queen
Elizabeth, who died in 2022. So the future of the royals has been secured.
The
importance of Kate's role for the royal family is more than just ensuring that
there are enough heirs to the throne. She is also the one who adds a fresh
touch to the outdated monarchy. She helps the royals come closer to their
subjects.
Here
too, Princess Catherine is supported by the royal PR team as she attempts to
create a positive image of the royal family, with photos of her perfect outfits
and well-behaved children.
When
William's younger brother, Prince Harry, introduced American actress Meghan
Markle to Buckingham Palace in 2016, Kate had a sparring partner for a short
time. Together with their husbands, they were the young royal "dream
team;" many called them the "Fab Four" in reference to the
Beatles — and they appeared to be finally dusting off Buckingham Palace's
image.
But
in 2019 the couples went their separate ways, with observers speculating on the
causes of their rift. It was finally over after Harry and Meghan withdrew from
Buckingham Palace.
As
confident as ever, Kate stayed on the ball and became the most important face
of the royal family after the Queen's death. Though King Charles III holds the
throne, his son William and his daughter-in-law are the figureheads of the
British monarchy, the bearers of hope for the future.
Source:
Times Of India
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Iranian
MPAmirhosseinBankipour Threatens Harsh Penalties for Hijab Violations
MARCH
25, 2024
Iranian
MP AmirhosseinBankipour has said on a state TV program that the Islamic
Republic is "resolute about penalizing those who do not adhere to the
hijab."
"Regarding
public spaces and individuals, those who violate hijab norms, whether
intentionally or not, will face legal consequences," he warned on March
24.
In
a previous television interview, he proposed deducting fines directly from the
bank accounts of women who do not comply with mandatory hijab laws.
But
a growing number of women have appeared in public without a headscarf since
months-long protests erupted in September 2022 following the death of a
22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody.
Source:
Iranwire.Com
https://iranwire.com/en/women/126681-iranian-mp-threatens-harsh-penalties-for-hijab-violations/
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Palestinian
woman reveals how she and her family defied the odds to reach safety by fleeing
war zone to Egypt
25-03-2024
A
Palestinian woman has described her family’s perilous journey to reach safety
in Egypt, while millions of people remain trapped in wartorn Gaza.
LnaShaqalaih
, 22, and her family of seven were forced to flee their home following the
Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October. Originally from Gaza City, the family made
their way southwards to Khan Younis and later Rafah.
Before
her life was turned upside down, Lna, a graphic designer, was months away from
graduating with her multimedia degree at Gaza University. She had been due to
start her dream role as part of the social media team for a telecommunications
company.
On
Saturday, the UN secretary general Antonio Guterres visited the border to
discuss plans for a ceasefire as Israel continues to threaten to launch a major
military operation in Rafah despite international calls to stop the devastating
conflict.
Some
300,000 people remain trapped in famine-struck northern Gaza where people have
been forced to eat animal feed as a means of survival.
According
to the UN, 1.5 million Palestinians have been displaced to Rafah, the southern
corner of the Gaza Strip, where an Israeli attack is imminent despite urgent
calls for a ceasefire.
“Just
imagine leaving everything behind – your house, your clothes, books, and all
your possessions and memories. It truly hits hard.”
Lna
left her home with her mother, Azhar AA Shaqalaih , 53, an English teacher,
father, Monther, 55, a diplomat, sister, Sama, 21, a medical student, brother
Zaid, 18, and aunt Haijar, 75, on 13 October.
Her
eldest brother Mohammed, 27, an architect, was visiting Egypt when war broke
out so he could not return to his homeland, instead he awaited the arrival of
his family from across the border.
The
struggle did not end there, as food and water were in short supply and with no
cooking oil, they had to use a woodfire as bombs dropped overhead.
“The
sounds of warplanes and bombardments in the area were terrifying. All I could
think about at that time was when it would be my turn to be bombed or targeted.
It’s a war zone – what else would you expect?”
Source:
Independent.Co.Uk
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