“In 2025, we killed 42 Palestinians in the West Bank for throwing stones.”

“In 2025, we killed 42 Palestinians in the West Bank for throwing stones.”According to a report by Haaretz, Major General Avi Bluth, who oversees Israel’s Central Command in the occupied West Bank, made a series of stark remarks during a closed-door discussion. Bluth indicated that preemptive force has become a prevailing approach in the region, suggesting that Israeli forces are operating under an assumption of imminent threat. He stated that the number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank has reached its highest level since 1967. 💬 "The Arabs understand that ‘if someone rises to kill you, kill him first’ is part of the rules of the Middle East, and therefore we are killing like we have not killed since 1967." 💬 "In three years, we have killed 1,500 terrorists." 💬 "In 2025, we killed 42 Palestinians for throwing stones in the streets."6 months ago#Israel #Palestine #Gaza

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“In 2025, we killed 42 Palestinians in the West Bank for throwing stones.”

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According to a report by Haaretz, Major General Avi Bluth, who oversees Israel’s Central Command in the occupied West Bank, made a series of stark remarks during a closed-door discussion. Bluth indicated that preemptive force has become a prevailing approach in the region, suggesting that Israeli forces are operating under an assumption of imminent threat. He stated that the number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank has reached its highest level since 1967. 💬 "The Arabs understand that ‘if someone rises to kill you, kill him first’ is part of the rules of the Middle East, and therefore we are killing like we have not killed since 1967." 💬 "In three years, we have killed 1,500 terrorists." 💬 "In 2025, we killed 42 Palestinians for throwing stones in the streets."

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Addressing global ocean crisisDr. Kilaparti Ramakrishna, Senior Adviser to the President and Director of Ocean and Climate Policy at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), based in Massachusetts, USA, said at COP31 that the ocean has long been overlooked in international climate agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. He explained that this lack of recognition prompted the establishment of the Ocean Pavilion in the COP Blue Zone in 2022, bringing together ocean research institutions to highlight the ocean’s vital role in addressing climate change.6 hours ago#COP31 #OceanPavilion #OceanAction #ClimateChange #ClimateDiplomacy

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Climate crisis in KiribatiAt COP31, Kaaro Harry Neeti, Secretary to the Minister for Environment of Kiribati, calls for urgent international support as climate change threatens the future of Pacific island nations. Highlighting Kiribati’s vulnerability to rising sea levels and worsening climate impacts, the speaker urges major countries to recognize the challenges faced by small island communities. COP31 is seen as a crucial platform to amplify their voices, strengthen global cooperation and secure support for countries on the front lines of the climate crisis.6 hours ago#COP31 #Kiribati #ClimateChange #PacificIslands #ClimateJustice

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Climate crisis in BrazilAt COP31, Brazilian Indigenous representative Thaline Gomes Nareoje raises concerns over devastating fires in the Amazon rainforest, particularly in Pará, where forests and wildlife are under threat. Calling for urgent environmental protection, the speaker highlights the vital role Indigenous communities play in preserving nature and protecting the planet for future generations.7 hours ago#COP31 #AmazonRainforest #Brazil #IndigenousPeoples #ClimateAction

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Türkiye hosts COP31The world has gathered in Antalya, Türkiye, for COP31, the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference. Taking place from November 9 to 20, 2026, the summit brings together world leaders, policymakers, scientists and environmental experts to address the global climate crisis. From climate finance and clean energy to Türkiye’s Zero Waste initiative, COP31 aims to turn climate commitments into concrete action and strengthen international cooperation for a sustainable future. As the host country, Türkiye seeks to promote climate diplomacy, encourage collective action and bridge the gap between developed and developing nations in the fight against climate change.yesterday#COP31 #Türkiye #Antalya #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste #ClimateChange

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Turkish- Uzbek cooperation At COP31 currently underway in Türkiye’s Antalya, the head of Uzbekistan’s department of international cooperation Otabek Babamuradov highlighted the growing environmental cooperation with Türkiye, announcing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration through joint projects, development programs and the exchange of expertise between the two sides. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing international cooperation on environmental protection and climate-related challenges.yesterday#COP31 #Türkiye #ClimateDiplomacy #EnvironmentalCooperation #ClimateAction

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Extreme weather in PakistanAt COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, Coordinator to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam highlighted Pakistan’s devastating 2022 floods serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of climate change. Pakistan renews its call for climate justice. After the 2022 floods, countless families lost loved ones and homes overnight. As leaders meet, Islamabad stresses ‘trade, not aid’ and financing that protects children and the vulnerable when climate disaster strikes. yesterday#COP31 #ClimateJustice #Pakistan #Floods #ClimateAction

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Climate crisis in GazaAt COP31, Palestinian Director General of Projects and Climate Change in Environment Quality Authority Samer Kalbona highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the impacts of climate change are compounded by occupation, destroyed infrastructure and a severe lack of shelter. Warning that winter floods are intensifying the suffering of Palestinians, Kalbona called attention to the devastating consequences of climate change on vulnerable communities.yesterday#COP31 #Gaza #Palestine #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice

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Rat seen moving freely inside Paris restaurant’s food displayA Lebanese content creator shared a shocking video showing a rat moving freely inside a restaurant's food display refrigerator in Paris, amid dishes of sushi, appetizers, and fruit. The footage, which quickly went viral, raised serious questions about cleanliness and health safety standards at the establishment. The incident also renewed discussions about health inspections and food safety monitoring for restaurantsyesterday#Paris #FoodSafety #RestaurantHygiene

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Sharif tells Guterres “we are brothers” upon greeting President Erdoğan at COP31UN Secretary-General António Guterres is seen meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as he arrives to attend COP31 in Türkiye’s Antalya. As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan greeted Sharif, Guterres remarked, "It is great to see you together," to which PM Sharif responds, "We are brothers." The brief exchange highlights the warm relationship between the two brotherly nations.yesterday#COP31 #RecepTayyipErdogan #ShehbazSharif #TürkiyePakistanRelations

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Indian villagers lie face-down on ground while decorated cows pass over themAt the Gaay Gohari festival held in Dasai village, Madhya Pradesh, Hindu participants lay face-down on the ground and allowed decorated cows and bulls to walk over them. The ritual is rooted in the belief that lying beneath the animals brings prosperity and health. A comment on the post noted that the four-legged animals appeared more mindful than the participants, trying not to step on them.3 days ago#India #GaayGohariFestival #HinduTraditions #MadhyaPradesh

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Two Dutch children chant pro-Plaestine slogans from a balcony in AmsterdamTwo Dutch children chanted pro-Palestinian slogans from their balcony in Amsterdam, and the participants in the "Red Line" march reacted to them, protesting the Israeli genocicde in the Gaza Strip.3 days ago#FreePalestine #Amsterdam #RedLineProtest #Gaza

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Israeli settler enters Palestinian woman’s home with his cattle then slapped herFootage shows an Israeli settler slapped Palestinian resident Ma’zouza Obeid after he invaded her family home with his cattle in Khallet al-Homs, in the occupied West Bank.4 days ago#IsraeliSettlers #Palestine #WestBank #SettlerViolence

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“Holocaust wasn’t committed by Muslims”How were Jewish people treated by Muslims throughout history? In an Oxford Union debate, analyst Sami Hamdi argued that Muslim rulers historically sheltered Jews facing persecution in Europe, citing examples such as Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II sending ships for Jews expelled from Spain. “I want to remind everybody that the Holocaust was not committed by Muslims,” he said.4 days ago#SamiHamdi #OxfordUnion #JewishHistory #OttomanEmpire

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Israeli tourists’ appalling behaviour!A group of Israeli tourists filmed themselves laughing after shoving their Sri Lankan boat operator into the water during a boat ride in Sri Lanka. After the video sparked widespread outrage, the tourists said “it was just a joke” and that they did not mean to be mean. They described themselves as “good kids” who are set to join the military next month and said they “do not deserve the hate.”4 days ago#IsraeliTourists #SriLanka #Misconduct

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United Democracy ProjectAIPAC announced it will stop directly funding candidates, but the move appears to be a rebrand rather than a retreat. Amid growing public backlash, its funding is being shifted to the United Democracy Project, a super PAC it established years ago. As a super PAC, it can raise unlimited, harder-to-trace money, and has already received over $90 million from AIPAC members to support candidates.5 days ago#AIPAC #United Democracy Project #USA

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Journalism in the digital worldHow do we prepare the next generation of journalists for a rapidly changing digital world? The 3rd Media and Digital Journalism Academy was launched on November 5 at Democracy and Freedom Island in Istanbul, bringing together TÜİD and Albayrak Media. From digital storytelling and data visualisation to artificial intelligence in journalism, the programme aims to equip participants with the skills needed to navigate today's evolving media landscape. . . Prepared by @mkasgarlii for Yeni Şafak5 days ago#TÜİD #Albayrak Media #The 3rd Media and Digital Journalism Academy #Istanbul

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Bayraktar TB2 hits targets with pinpoint accuracy using air-launched FPV dronesTwo attack drones launched from a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) struck their targets during a flight test in northwestern Türkiye, Turkish defense firm Baykar said Wednesday. The TB2 took off from the Kesan Flight Training and Test Center in Edirne province carrying 16 first-person-view (FPV) drones developed by Skydagger. It released two of them over the test area, Baykar said. After launch, the TB2 served as an airborne communications relay. Operators used the link to steer the smaller drones into their targets. FPV drones give operators a pilot’s-eye view through an onboard camera. The test adds to the strike capabilities of an aircraft that entered service with the Turkish Armed Forces in 2014 and was first armed in 2015. In addition to flying reconnaissance and surveillance missions, the TB2 can use its onboard laser to designate targets and carry up to four guided munitions, including Roketsan’s MAM-L and MAM-C. The TB2 fleet surpassed 1 million flight hours in 2024, a decade after the aircraft entered service, according to Baykar. Baykar said it has signed export agreements with 36 countries for the TB2 and 16 for its Akinci combat drone, covering 39 countries across the two programs. The company’s exports reached a record $2.2 billion in 2025, and overseas sales have accounted for about 90% of its revenue in recent years.last week#BayraktarTB2 #Baykar #TurkishDefenseIndustry #FPVDrones

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Bayraktar TB2 hits targets with pinpoint accuracy using air-launched FPV drones

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Two attack drones launched from a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) struck their targets during a flight test in northwestern Türkiye, Turkish defense firm Baykar said Wednesday. The TB2 took off from the Kesan Flight Training and Test Center in Edirne province carrying 16 first-person-view (FPV) drones developed by Skydagger. It released two of them over the test area, Baykar said. After launch, the TB2 served as an airborne communications relay. Operators used the link to steer the smaller drones into their targets. FPV drones give operators a pilot’s-eye view through an onboard camera. The test adds to the strike capabilities of an aircraft that entered service with the Turkish Armed Forces in 2014 and was first armed in 2015. In addition to flying reconnaissance and surveillance missions, the TB2 can use its onboard laser to designate targets and carry up to four guided munitions, including Roketsan’s MAM-L and MAM-C. The TB2 fleet surpassed 1 million flight hours in 2024, a decade after the aircraft entered service, according to Baykar. Baykar said it has signed export agreements with 36 countries for the TB2 and 16 for its Akinci combat drone, covering 39 countries across the two programs. The company’s exports reached a record $2.2 billion in 2025, and overseas sales have accounted for about 90% of its revenue in recent years.

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Uyghur Artists in IstanbulUyghur musicians and dancers from Türkiye, Europe and Central Asia gathered at Istanbul's Zeytinburnu Culture and Arts Center for a concert dedicated to the Twelve Muqam, the classical musical tradition at the heart of Uyghur culture. Recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, the Muqam is preserved by artists across the diaspora, and Türkiye is home to one of the largest Uyghur communities outside Central Asia.last week#UyghurCulture #TwelveMuqam #CulturalHeritage #Türkiye

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El-Sayed's Jumu'ah khutbahA video showing Abdul El-Sayed delivering a Friday khutbah (sermon) to a Muslim congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced on social media following his election victory. El-Sayed, a physician, epidemiologist and politician from Michigan, holds a PhD in Epidemiology and an MD from Columbia University, as well as a DPhil in Public Health from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and as Detroit's Executive Director of Public Health. He also served as director of Wayne County's Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services. Following his victory in the November 3 election, El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim member of the US Senate when he takes office in January 2027.last week#AbdulElSayed #Michigan #USPolitics #MuslimRepresentation

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El-Sayed's Jumu'ah khutbah

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A video showing Abdul El-Sayed delivering a Friday khutbah (sermon) to a Muslim congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced on social media following his election victory. El-Sayed, a physician, epidemiologist and politician from Michigan, holds a PhD in Epidemiology and an MD from Columbia University, as well as a DPhil in Public Health from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and as Detroit's Executive Director of Public Health. He also served as director of Wayne County's Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services. Following his victory in the November 3 election, El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim member of the US Senate when he takes office in January 2027.

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Heavy rain inundates tentsHeavy rain has flooded makeshift shelters across Gaza, leaving displaced Palestinians struggling to cope with worsening conditions. Hundreds of thousands of people who lost their homes in Israel’s genocidal attacks are struggling to survive.last week#Gaza #Palestine #GazaFloods #DisplacedPalestinians

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