Targeting Gaza aid seekers
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip see NO ease in their suffering as the Israeli bombardment and siege continue even during the holy month of Ramadan. Here’s the moment when a new airstrike targeted the southern city of Rafah. The regime struck the central city of Deir al-Balah twice, killing nine Palestinians and injuring a number of others. Eleven others lost their lives after Israeli troopers once again opened fire on aid-seekers in Gaza City. According to the Gaza media office, over 400 Palestinians have been killed while in line for life-saving aid since late February. The death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza since October 7 stands at over 31,000, most of them women and children.
Palestinian resistance
The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the resistance in Palestine will eventually bring Israel to its knees. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made the remark during a meeting with the distinguished Iranian Qur’an reciters and activists. He said the resistance is still standing strong after months of heavy fighting. Ayatollah Khamenei also called for an end to any assistance to Israel by some Muslim countries. He said those governments helping Israel are committing crimes and will be punished for treason.
Joint naval drills
Russian and Chinese vessels have entered Iran’s waters as the three friendly countries are set to hold joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman. The Security Bond 2024 drills will kick off later today and will end on Friday. Naval representatives from Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Oman, India and South Africa will also participate in the maneuvers. The drills are aimed at reinforcing regional security and expanding multilateral cooperation among the countries in attendance. Supporting regional peace and maritime security is also among the drills’ targets. The spokesman of the joint naval drills, Rear Admiral Mostafa Tajeddini, gave us more details in an interview with our correspondent there.