From California student crackdown to crisis in Israel's war council/ Major developments in West Asia
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  • From California student crackdown to crisis in Israel's war council/ Major developments in West Asia

Pars Today - The million-strong march of Yemeni people in support of Palestinians, Iraq's move to revoke the passports of terrorist elements, and the expansion of internal conflicts in Israel are among the most significant developments in West Asia over the past 24 hours.

Iraq revokes passports of anti-Iranian terrorists

An Arabic media outlet, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, reported that the Iraqi government is seeking to revoke the passports of anti-Iranian separatist elements issued by the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

 

Complete destruction of over 600 mosques in Gaza

The Ministry of Endowments in Gaza reported that 604 mosques have been completely destroyed and over 200 partially destroyed as a result of the Zionist regime's attacks.

 

"Merkava 4" tank hunted

The Qassam Brigades announced on Saturday that they had targeted a Merkava 4 tank of the Zionist regime's army in the east of Rafah, using Yasin 105 rockets.

 

40% of Palestinians martyred in "safe zones"

The Gaza Red Crescent Society issued a statement announcing that 40% of Palestinian martyrs were killed in areas that Israel claimed were safe. The Gaza Red Crescent Society emphasized that the continuation of Zionist attacks and the closure of Gaza's crossings have worsened the medical and humanitarian situation in the region.

 

Crackdown on pro-Palestine students in California

Pro-Palestine students and anti-war protesters were met with police violence and suppression after delivering an anti-Israeli speech at the University of Irvine, California.

 

Palestinian filmmakers attend Cannes Film Festival

A group of Palestinian filmmakers is slated to attend the Cannes Film Festival to secure international support for projects supporting Palestine and to create an opportunity to change the global narrative about Palestinians.

 

Hamas: US government responsible for continuing war in Gaza

Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas leader, stated that the US government is a partner in the war against the Palestinian people and is responsible for continuing the war by providing weapons and equipment to the occupiers.

 

Abu Obaida: We are ready for a long-term war of attrition

Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for the Qassam Brigades, praised the resistance of the people of Gaza, saying that Palestinian resistance fighters are ready for a long-term war of attrition. Abu Obaida added that the enemy will enter hell again by launching ground operations against Rafah, al-Zaytun, and Jabalia.

 

Million-strong Yemeni march in support of Gaza and Red Sea operation

A million-strong march of Yemeni people was held in Sana'a's al-Sab’ein Square and 14 other provinces, chanting "Holy jihad alongside Gaza / We have no red lines" in support of the people of Gaza.

 

Israel's war council on the brink of collapse

The Hebrew-language network "Kan" reported that members of Israel's war cabinet are deeply divided and cannot agree on most issues. As a result, the likelihood of the war cabinet dissolving is higher than ever.

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