Two Martyrs in Israeli Raid on Al-Zaytoun Neighborhood North of Gaza


Two Palestinians were martyred, and others wounded, on Saturday, following an Israeli raid on a group of Palestinians in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza.

Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) quoted local sources as saying that the Israeli Occupation army fired artillery shells into the vicinity of Salba area in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, north of the Gaza enclave, resulting in the martyrdom of two people and injuring others.

Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation army has continued its offensive from land, sea, and air on the Gaza enclave, since October 7, 2023, which led to 38,098 martyrs and 87,705 injured, with thousands of victims still under rubble and on roads, while medical and civil defense personnel are unable to reach them.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Ministry of Labour Conducts Training Programme to Qualify Labour Community Leaders


Doha: As part of the Ministry of Labour’s ongoing efforts to train and empower community leaders in the country, the Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with International Labour Organization (ILO), conducted an extensive training programme dedicated to qualifying labour community leaders to develop their potential and enhance their abilities in dealing and coordinating with the Ministry.

The course featured intensive practical training designed to prepare community leaders and enhance their professional skills effectively. It also offered a comprehensive suite of services to boost participants’ professional capabilities and help them stay abreast of the challenges and rapid changes in the labour market.

The workshop comes as part of the ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organization (ILO), to support their efforts towards achieving common goals, in terms of enhancing opportunities to qualify expatriate labour cadres and developing labour skills to improve the
work environment.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Turkish Authorities Apprehend 25 Illegal Migrants Southwest of the Country


Turkish authorities have apprehended 25 illegal migrants off Mugla province coasts southwest of the country.

In a statement on Saturday, Turkish Coast Guard Command stated that its teams tracked a rubber boat off the coast of the city of Fathiya in the province. The teams stopped the boat and apprehended 25 migrants among them a child.

The Turkish border with Bulgaria, Greece and Turkish coasts witness an increasing number of illegal migrants who pursue land and sea lanes to cross to one of the European countries. The Turkish police uses different techniques to prevent infiltration into its borders.

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6 Palestinians Martyred Following Israeli Army’s Raid on Vehicle in Rafah


Six Palestinians were martyred on Saturday due to the relentless airstrikes of the Israeli occupation army on the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) quoted local sources as saying that six Palestinians were martyred and two others injured after the Israeli occupation army bombed a vehicle in Gaza’s Al-Shakoush area, northwest of Rafah.

The Israeli occupation army continues its intense and unprecedented offensive in the Gaza Strip since October 7 through launching dozens of airstrikes and ground and naval bombardments, resulting in bloody massacres against Palestinian civilians, as well as tens of thousands of martyrs, injured, and missing persons.

It has also caused massive devastation to the critical infrastructure, exacerbating an unprecedented humanitarian disaster in the region due to the restrictions on food, water, medicine, and fuel imposed by the occupation army.

Source: Qatar News Agency

HH the Amir Congratulates Iranian President on Election Win


Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed today his sincere congratulations to HE Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of winning the presidential elections in the Islamic Republic of Iran, wishing him success in serving his country towards further prosperity and development.

In a post on his official X account, HH the Amir expressed his sincere congratulations to the president-elect, and his wishes for him of successfully serving his country towards prosperity and growth that would benefit the region and the world. His Highness also wished the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran continued development and prosperity.

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Al-Raya: HH the Amir’s Visit to Boost Ties with Poland


Doha: Al-Raya newspaper affirmed that the official visit made by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the friendly Republic of Poland represents a strong boost to ties within the framework of a shared will and great aspirations from the leaderships of both countries to enhance cooperation and coordinate mutual positions on a range of issues of common interest.

The newspaper said in its editorial that the visit will help support the strategic relations between the two countries and elevate them to the highest levels in various political, economic, investment, security, technological, and cultural fields. It noted that senior Polish officials and experts confirmed that Qatar has contributed to resolving several conflicts in different parts of the world, stemming from its firm belief in resolving disputes through peaceful means. They also said that Qatar has become a reliable international mediator, thanks to its effective efforts and good offices, and its bilateral and multilateral cooperation to enh
ance security and peace on both regional and international levels.

In a related context, the newspaper said that Qatar has proven to be a reliable partner in the process of supplying gas to Europe, especially after the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. Qatar has also played an important role as a successful mediator in many regional and international issues, such as its recent role in mediating to stop the war on Gaza. Additionally, Qatar has made efforts to resolve the crisis in Ukraine and mitigate its humanitarian and social impacts through the reunion initiative, to enhance the protection of children affected by conflicts through continuous coordination between Kyiv and Moscow.

Al-Raya concluded by stating that the Amir’s visit received great official attention and widespread praise for Qatar’s stance on the Russian military operation in Ukraine, as well as its active participation in the high-level conference on peace in Ukraine held in Zurich, Switzerland, in mid-June. This is in addition to Qatar’s prominent
role in efforts to establish peace in the Middle East and the support it provides to international bodies and organizations in the field of humanitarian relief, which is highly appreciated by the international community.

Source: Qatar News Agency