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Human Rights Observatory calls for immediate, complete lifting of siege imposed on Gaza strip.
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor called on the Israeli occupation to immediately and completely lift the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip, open the crossings, and guarantee full, safe, and sustainable humanitarian access to all parts of the Strip.In a statement, the Monitor warned of the dangerous escalation in the establishment by Israeli occupation forces of permanent and fortified military positions inside the Gaza Strip, near what is known as the “Yellow Line,” which isolates approximately 55 percent of the Strip’s area and subjects it to direct Israeli control. The Monitor considers this part of a systematic policy aimed at imposing a permanent reality that paves the way for the de facto annexation of large parts of the occupied Palestinian territory, eliminates what remains of its geographical contiguity, and deepens the illegal Israeli presence there.The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor called on the international community to take immediate and effective action to stop the ongoing Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip and to reject any measures or arrangements on the ground that would entrench a forced demographic or geographic change in the Strip, reduce its area, or separate its parts from one another. The Monitor stressed that the continuation of these measures consolidates illegal realities imposed by force and threatens to transform them into a permanent status quo.The Monitor demanded that Israel be compelled to withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip and end its illegal presence in all of the occupied Palestinian territory, including the West Bank and East Jerusalem, in accordance with the International Court of Justice’s ruling that this presence must end as soon as possible, and in compliance with the UN General Assembly resolution that called on Israel to end it without delay.It stressed that the duty of states does not stop at political condemnation, but requires taking practical measures to stop the violation and prevent contributing to its continuation, including imposing targeted sanctions, stopping any military, security, logistical or intelligence cooperation that may contribute directly or indirectly to maintaining the illegal situation, refraining from providing any aid, assistance or recognition that would legitimize the de facto annexation or illegal occupation, and working collectively through the United Nations to ensure accountability and end this illegal situation. Source link
Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the US if a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict, a source briefed by Tehran said. The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran’s interruption of traffic through the strait, which handles about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows.The source adamant on maintaining anonymity said Iran could be willing to let ships use the other side of the narrow strait in Omani waters without any hindrance. The source did not say whether Iran would also agree to clear any mines it may have placed in that stretch of water or if all ships— even those linked to Israel—would be allowed to pass freely. It added that the proposal hinged on whether the US was prepared to meet Tehran’s demands, a condition that was central to a potential breakthrough with the strait. (Reuters) Source link
Wael Sabbagh, whose mother Afaf Sidaoui and brother Hassan, were killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment…
FILE PHOTO: A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12,…
The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s place in history. More than six weeks into the conflict, he has been unable to translate military might into political gain. Despite Israel’s overwhelming firepower, its enemies across every front have been weakened but not neutralised. Even after heavy Israeli-U.S. airstrikes and the loss of senior leaders, Iran remains intact and defiant.Tehran’s nuclear stockpiles endure, its missile capability is now proven and it holds sway over the Strait of Hormuz, the artery for a fifth of global oil flows. Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas has not been disarmed or dismantled in Gaza, and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues to fire rockets at northern Israel from Lebanon. “Netanyahu is not winning,” said Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher on Iran at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies. “This war is a strategic failure. There is a gap between what he promised at the start of the campaign and where we ended up.” A poster of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hangs along a corridor at the Grand…
In 2010, Imthiyas Aboobacker, a well-known finger dance expert, envisioned a unique way to enhance mental focus among children with special needs. After extensive research, study, and consultations with experts, he launched Mind Moves, an initiative that combines creativity with cognitive development through finger-based exercises. “I have a superhero in my family,” Aboobacker recalls, referring to his differently-abled cousin who once showed a keen interest in finger movements during a visit. “Each child responds differently. Once they begin moving, they start enjoying it and gradually immerse themselves in the rhythm.” Imthiyas Aboobacker with his cousin Sameer, who inspired him to start the finger therapy initiative. The programme is structured into multiple levels—around 25 in total—designed to progressively build skills. Through consistent practice, Aboobacker believes the therapy can bring significant improvements in fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and attention span. Inside classrooms where Mind Moves is practised, the transformation is visible. Children who were once hesitant now follow rhythmic patterns—not with their feet, but with their fingers. What may seem like a simple activity is, in reality, a carefully designed therapy that stimulates both sides of the brain. At its core, Mind Moves focuses on fine motor movements—small, deliberate actions that enhance brain activity and cognitive function. These exercises, often presented as engaging “finger games,” are particularly beneficial for children facing attention challenges, including those on the autism spectrum. The…
