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❗️️️️Funeral held this morning for Dr. Rizq Abu Shaeera, who was killed in an indiscriminate Israeli strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, in the early hours of Thursday. Israel has once again claimed it was targeting Hamas members inside the hospital, recycling the same justification used to attack Gaza’s healthcare system throughout its genocidal war.

❗️Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip: "The Palestinian Ministry of Health condemns the targeting of the surgery building at the Nasser Medical Complex in the hours after midnight, which resulted in the rise of 6 martyrs from health staff, patients and companions, including Dr. Rizq Abu Shaeera, in addition to the injury of a large number of them. Targeting a medical facility that includes patients receiving treatment and teams performing their humanitarian and professional duty represents a serious attack on the health system and a flagrant violation of international laws and conventions that ensure the protection of medical facilities, employees and patients. The ministry confirms that the continued targeting of hospitals and their medical facilities exacerbates the suffering of the sick and wounded, and threatens what remains of the ability of the health sector to provide its services, in light of the catastrophic conditions in the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Health calls on the international community, UN and human rights institutions to intervene urgently, provide protection for hospitals, medical staff and patients, and work to stop these attacks and hold those responsible accountable."

BREAKING | Israel has resumed its bombing of hospitals in the devastated Gaza Strip. At least 5 Palestinians have been killed and more than 20 injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, according to the spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense. Among those killed was Dr. Rizq Abu Shaeera, a surgeon working in the hospital’s surgical department. Al Jazeera’s correspondent also reported extensive damage to the hospital’s surgical ward following the Israeli attack. The latest strike marks another attack on Gaza’s already decimated healthcare system, as Israel continues committing genocide amid international silence.

Haftar's deal with Ankara puts Mediterranean rivals on notice Once bitter enemies on Libya's battlefields, Ankara and Haftar are now finding common ground at sea, where competing territorial claims and energy interests threaten to upend the regional balance. By Bassam Abu Abdallah

Polish energy giant cancels long-term LNG contract with QatarEnergy due to delivery failures Prolonged force majeure allowed Orlen to become the first company to cancel its long-term contract, originally set to run through 2034

❗️Gulf stocks edge higher despite lingering Strait of Hormuz shipping concerns Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Wednesday as investors balanced hopes for a pause in the US-Israeli war on Iran with lingering concerns over shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index recovered from early losses to finish 1.4% higher, supported by a 1.6% gain in Saudi Aramco. Dubai's index rose 0.8%, led by a 4.3% increase in Emirates NBD, while Abu Dhabi's benchmark added 0.3%. Qatar's index fell 0.5%, dragged down by a 1.4% decline in Industries Qatar.

❗️Top Iranian official warns any participation in blockade on Iran constitutes an 'act of war' Mohammad Mokhber, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, warns that any regional or international complicity in enforcing a hostile blockade against Iran will be treated as a direct act of war. Writing on social media, Mokhber asserted that "aggressors seeking to harm Iran have heard the echoes of their actions in the region, Europe, and America," pointing to the global economic fallout and rising living costs stemming from ongoing regional military escalations. The senior adviser emphasized that assistance provided to the blockade "will be etched in the nation’s historical memory," explicitly warning all participating foreign governments and regional actors that they will bear full responsibility and face severe retaliatory consequences "regardless of geographical boundaries."

❗️️️️️️️A Palestinian woman was wounded by Israeli gunfire near Al-Ittihad Club, east of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, amid ongoing Israeli violations and crimes. (Palestine Today)

VIDEO | Hundreds bid farewell to 44 killed in Saudi airstrike on Yemeni village Hundreds of Yemenis gathered in Sanaa earlier today to bid farewell to 44 victims, including over 20 children, who were killed in a massacre carried out by Saudi warplanes targeting a residential village in the Bani Hushaysh district east of the capital. According to the Yemeni Ministry of Health, the casualties rose to 44 dead and 40 wounded after Saudi warplanes struck residential homes in multiple waves, directly targeting paramedics, rescue personnel, and media crews attempting to extract victims from the rubble.

❗️Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah vows to defend Iran, accuses Iraqi leadership of intelligence collusion with US and Israel Iraqi resistance group Kataib Hezbollah issued a sweeping statement today, combining pledges of regional military alignment, specifically promising to defend Iran, with direct allegations of corruption and intelligence collusion against Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The movement declared its firm refusal to disarm under any domestic or international pressure, framing its military posture as a non-negotiable moral and doctrinal obligation and warning that "the enemy will obtain no concessions from us, even if we are torn to pieces." The group explicitly affirmed its commitment to defending the Islamic Republic of Iran and preventing its isolation, describing Iran as "the nation's impenetrable shield" and declaring that it will "not allow its enemies to isolate it and confront it alone," while pledging continued support for Iraq, the Palestinian cause, and resistance forces in Yemen and Lebanon. On security matters, the group held Zaidi directly responsible for any future strikes targeting resistance positions or Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) bases, accusing state security organs under his authority of gathering intelligence for US forces, stating that elements were deployed "to gather intelligence and share it with the American enemy, which in turn shares that intelligence with the Zionist entity to carry out strikes inside Iraq." Kataib Hezbollah also condemned Baghdad's compliance with US-directed sanctions against Iran, urging leaders of the ruling Coordination Framework to order an immediate end to the blockade.

❗️G20 watchdog warns of financial risks from Turkiye's growing crypto market Turkiye must strengthen regulations governing cryptocurrencies and stablecoins to address potential financial stability risks, the G20's Financial Stability Board (FSB) warned on Wednesday, despite acknowledging "meaningful progress" in bringing much of the crypto market under regulatory oversight. The sector recorded nearly $200 billion in transactions last year, with cryptocurrencies and stablecoins increasingly used by residents seeking protection against lira depreciation and high inflation. The FSB called for dedicated stablecoin regulations, warning that the absence of a framework for issuers poses "a core financial-stability concern" and increases the risk of "digital dollarization".

BREAKING | Israeli occupation forces target Haddatha, in southern Lebanon, with artillery shells.

Over one million Lebanese face ‘crisis-level’ food insecurity as Israel ravages farmland Emergency-level food insecurity is set to nearly double to 97,000 people by mid-2027 as families exhaust their means of survival

❗️OPEC+ oil production jumps in October despite Strait of Hormuz disruptions OPEC+ oil production rose by 2.04 million barrels per day (bpd) in October to 41.23 million bpd, driven by a sharp increase in Saudi output despite continued disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to OPEC's monthly report released Wednesday. The figures, based on secondary sources, suggest Gulf producers are restoring exports through alternative arrangements, including ship-to-ship transfers, to bypass disruptions caused by the war, Reuters reported. October output reached 97% of February's 42.72 million bpd level, while Saudi production climbed to 10.563 million bpd from 8.372 million bpd in September, its highest level since February.

❗️Israeli arms firm unveils long-range SUPER ICE cruise missile for long-range strikes Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled a new, long-range cruise missile dubbed "SUPER ICE" designed to penetrate advanced air defense networks and execute long-range strikes. According to a report by Hebrew daily Maariv, the development of the missile family was initiated in 2021 after former prime minister Naftali Bennett discovered that the Israeli military lacked operational plans and specialized munitions to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure. In response, Bennett directed defense industries to accelerate the production of deep-strike capabilities, leading to the creation of the ICE system, a cruise missile deployable from air, land, and naval platforms. The upgraded SUPER ICE variant features an expanded range, higher speeds, and a 454-kilogram (1,000-pound) warhead. The report noted that earlier iterations of the ICE missile 'family' have already seen operational deployment in attacks on Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Qatar.

UPDATE | The death toll from an Israeli airstrike targeting a displacement tent in Gaza City has risen to three, according to medical sources at Al-Shifa Complex.

❗️The Saudi-led coalition claims to have intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles allegedly launched by Yemen's Armed Forces targeting Riyadh. Saudi state media, including SPA, reported the incident, though coalition officials provided nothing to substantiate the interception.

❗️Israeli actress says she's leaving Israel for good, citing Gaza genocide Israeli actress and director Einat Weizman, a member of the Balad party, announced she will relocate to Athens, Greece, with her partner and two daughters, citing years of professional and personal difficulties over her political views and criticism of Israel. Balad is a Palestinian-led political party that advocates for Palestinian national rights, equality, and a single secular, democratic state for all its citizens. Speaking to Haaretz, Weizman said her 'outspoken' positions had exposed her to harassment, cost her professional opportunities and made it increasingly difficult to earn a living. She cited being fired and suspended from teaching institutions, as well as the termination of her representation by the Zohar Yakobson agency following a social media post celebrating Palestinian journalists in Gaza after the 'ceasefire' announcement. "I can't sit in a cafe and drink wine without being constantly aware that people are being expelled from their homes and going hungry in Gaza," she added. Weizman also said she could no longer tolerate living in Israel amid the war on Gaza, saying "for the past three years, it has been hard to live here because of the genocide. I simply know too much to be able to lead a normal life in the Tel Aviv bubble." She concluded by reiterating her rejection of living in Israel, saying: "I can't mentally bear to stay in this place, can't pay taxes here and can't be part of the murderous madness happening here."

Spanish public prosecutor backs US demand to extradite pro-Palestine philanthropist Fergie Chambers Fergie Chambers, a major donor to aid projects in the Gaza Strip, is being accused of ‘funding terrorist organizations’

BREAKING | Israeli police arrest a Palestinian groom and several members of his family during his wedding ceremony in the town of Dura, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestine Post.