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Child Killed in a Self-Driving Car Accident North of Ramallah

Child Killed in a Self-Driving Car Accident North of Ramallah

Ramallah - Ofq News - A 16-year-old boy from the town of Mazari' al-Nubani, north of Ramallah, was killed in a self-driving car accident that occurred in the town of Kafr Ein, north of Ramallah, this Saturday morning. The police spokesperson, Major Luay Arzeqat, stated that the child was transferred to Martyr Yasser Arafat Hospital.

New Face 241 minuteSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:22

Report: The Occupation Promotes a Settlement Bloc to Separate Northern West Bank from the Center and South

Report: The Occupation Promotes a Settlement Bloc to Separate Northern West Bank from the Center and South

Nablus - Afaq News - The National Office for the Defense of Land and Resistance to Settlement stated today, Saturday, in its periodic report, that the occupation authorities are promoting an extended settlement bloc to separate the northern West Bank from the center and south. The report indicated that the Council of Settlements in the Northern West Bank, known as the 'Shomron Settlements Council', is headed by...

New Face 2416 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:55

"Gaza will explode in your faces": Abbas Kamel's warning to Israel a week before Hamas's attack

"Gaza will explode in your faces": Abbas Kamel's warning to Israel a week before Hamas's attack

Tel Aviv - Afaq News - Exactly three years ago, on September 26, 2023, a plane belonging to the Egyptian General Intelligence Service landed at Ben Gurion Airport, carrying the head of the agency at the time, Abbas Kamel. According to an extensive investigation published by 'The Atlantic' magazine last Friday evening, Kamel's visit to Israel lasted only 67 minutes, as

New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:55

A Needle Worth Millions of Dollars.. "Shalafah" Reveals Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A Needle Worth Millions of Dollars.. "Shalafah" Reveals Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Hebron - Afaq News - In light of the widespread interaction sparked by the campaign of the girl Basma, and the increasing questions about spinal muscular atrophy and the gene therapy that costs millions of dollars, Professor and Doctor Anas Shalafah revealed details about the disease and the mechanism of treatment, confirming that the factor of time is a decisive difference in the...

New Face 245 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:55

Europe is Set for the "Worst Winter" Since 2022

Europe is Set for the "Worst Winter" Since 2022

Moscow - Afaq News - The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that the European Union will experience its worst winter this year since 2022, due to the European bureaucrats' abandonment of Russian energy. Dmitriev, who also serves as the special envoy of the Russian president for investment cooperation and...

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:45

"Mada": More than 300 Palestinian journalists have been martyred since the start of the genocide war

"Mada": More than 300 Palestinian journalists have been martyred since the start of the genocide war

Ramallah - Ofoq News - September 26 of each year marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Journalist, an occasion established by the International Federation of Journalists in 1996, to highlight the reality of Palestinian journalists and the violations they face, and to affirm their right to practice their journalistic work freely and safely.

New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:27

Abu Holi Welcomes the Outcomes of the Ministerial Pledging Conference Supporting UNRWA

Abu Holi Welcomes the Outcomes of the Ministerial Pledging Conference Supporting UNRWA

Gaza - Afaq News - Member of the Central Committee of Fatah Movement, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and head of the Department of Refugee Affairs Dr. Ahmed Abu Holi welcomed the political positions expressed by the countries participating in the pledging conference for major donor countries to UNRWA at the ministerial level, which was held in New York.

New Face 243 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:18

A Broken Board.. and a Sport Trying to Survive in Gaza

A Broken Board.. and a Sport Trying to Survive in Gaza

Gaza - Afaq News - Lina Ali - Riding the sea was not new for the adventurous young man Khalil Abu Jayab, but today he no longer feels it the same way. After the wave touched his board again, for a moment, the war, the bitterness of displacement, and everything he endured over the past three years faded from his mind, and he felt he had regained something of his life.

New Face 244 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:16

Senior Iranian Official Threatens Regarding Air Blockade: We Will Bring a Disaster Upon Them That Will Make Them Regret

Senior Iranian Official Threatens Regarding Air Blockade: We Will Bring a Disaster Upon Them That Will Make Them Regret

Tehran - Afaq News - Amid the United States imposing an air blockade on Iran, a senior Iranian official criticized the decision, saying: 'We will take steps to thwart this blockade and bring a disaster upon them that will make them regret it.' He added: 'The air blockade cannot continue, and the burden of the pressure resulting from it will fall on the people.' He pointed out that 'we have news

New Face 241 minuteSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:15

Trump Posts Image of the Strait of Hormuz in His Name

Trump Posts Image of the Strait of Hormuz in His Name

Washington - Horizon News - U.S. President Donald Trump has once again posted an image of the Strait of Hormuz, bearing the name 'Trump Strait', shortly after an Iranian proposal to open the waterway within a week if the United States responds to conditions included in its new plan. Trump posted the image early Saturday morning.

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 09:04

Do the Rules of Conflict Change? The Middle East Faces a Redefinition of the Regional System and the Impact of American Transformations on the Palestinian Cause

Do the Rules of Conflict Change? The Middle East Faces a Redefinition of the Regional System and the Impact of American Transformations on the Palestinian Cause

In September 2026, the eighty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly was not just an annual platform for speeches by world leaders, but seemed closer to a mirror reflecting a deeper transformation in the international and regional systems. In New York, U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed that 'America is back,' linking American power.

New Face 247 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:58

The Revolutionary Guard: Iran "won" the war.. and America could not keep the Strait of Hormuz open for a few hours

The Revolutionary Guard: Iran "won" the war.. and America could not keep the Strait of Hormuz open for a few hours

- The spokesman for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Brigadier General Hossein Mohammadi, said on Saturday that Tehran will not stop "punishing America until the seven Iranian conditions are met," and claimed that Iran is the one that "won the war," according to the semi-official Iranian news agency "Tasnim." Brigadier General Hossein Mohammadi claimed that "Iranian missiles

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:49

On the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, Palestinian Journalists are at the Heart of the Israeli Targeting Circle

On the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, Palestinian Journalists are at the Heart of the Israeli Targeting Circle

In most countries around the world, especially those with reasonable margins of freedom and democracy, a journalist's card can serve as a means to facilitate the life and mission of its holder, allowing them to enter places that are generally difficult to access. Sometimes it provides financial discounts in hotels and transportation, in addition to the respect that the cardholder receives.

New Face 245 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:27

When Palestine Came… and the Seats Were Empty in Front of Netanyahu

When Palestine Came… and the Seats Were Empty in Front of Netanyahu

There are moments in politics that do not require much explanation. A single image can say what dozens of speeches and statements cannot. This is what happened at the United Nations. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Abu Mazen, appeared on screen from Ramallah after he was unable to attend New York. He spoke on behalf of a people still demanding their freedom and independence.

New Face 245 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:25

Al-Quds Open University in Nablus Honors Participants in the 'Student Ambassador of Hope' Initiative

Al-Quds Open University in Nablus Honors Participants in the 'Student Ambassador of Hope' Initiative

The Al-Quds Open University branch in Nablus, in cooperation with the Bita Women's Development Association, honored 36 outstanding participating students in the 'Student Ambassador of Hope' initiative with certificates of appreciation and financial awards. The initiative aimed to enhance the role of students in spreading positive and humanitarian messages.

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:17

Al-Haik Addressing the St. Petersburg Forum for United Cultures Emphasizes the Importance and Necessity of Protecting Material Heritage in Palestine

Al-Haik Addressing the St. Petersburg Forum for United Cultures Emphasizes the Importance and Necessity of Protecting Material Heritage in Palestine

Bethlehem - Afaq News - The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hani Al-Haik, participated in the twelfth session of the St. Petersburg International Forum for United Cultures 2026, which was inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, under the slogan 'United Cultures.. Shared Values'

New Face 245 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:15

The Impossible Condition for Conducting Palestinian Elections

The Impossible Condition for Conducting Palestinian Elections

The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization met, the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization met without a quorum because the quorum for its meeting requires the presence of the president. The number of absentees or attendees does not matter; what matters is that the president did not participate in the meeting, so the meeting was without a quorum. They made the correct decision that is appropriate for a meeting without a quorum.

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 08:04

The President, the King, and the Criminal

The President, the King, and the Criminal

Three men stood before the same podium at the United Nations General Assembly, but they did not carry the same message, nor did they speak from the same moral and political standpoint. A president who was prevented from reaching New York attended with his voice and was absent in body; and a king who arrived at the podium carrying the responsibility of his nation and the issues of his people, defended peace, justice, and humanity.

New Face 248 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:37

61 New Companies.. The United Nations Expands the "Blacklist" of Settlement Companies

61 New Companies.. The United Nations Expands the "Blacklist" of Settlement Companies

Tel Aviv - Afaq News - The United Nations has significantly expanded the database of companies engaged in business activities related to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, adding 61 new companies to the list. The updated list includes prominent Israeli companies, including "Tnuva," "Netafim," and...

New Face 241 minuteSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:36

Palestinian Workers Between the Misery of Work and the Length of Litigation

Palestinian Workers Between the Misery of Work and the Length of Litigation

In light of weak union organization and the absence of effective frameworks capable of representing workers and defending their interests, the Palestinian worker finds himself trapped between a work reality that forces him to accept conditions that do not comply with the minimum of his rights as the weaker party in the employment relationship. This is not only related to his subjection to legal dependency.

New Face 246 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 07:13

Egypt.. Interior Ministry responds to a post about inmates in a hunger strike

Egypt.. Interior Ministry responds to a post about inmates in a hunger strike

- The Egyptian Ministry of Interior revealed the truth behind a post circulating on social media, claiming that inmates in a prison in the Minya governorate in Upper Egypt are on a hunger strike. The Ministry of Interior stated in a post on its account on the "X" platform, formerly Twitter, early Saturday morning: "A security source categorically denied the claim.

New Face 241 minuteSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 06:33

The American President Publishes a Map of Hormuz Named "Trump Strait" and the Absence of Qatar and Bahrain

The American President Publishes a Map of Hormuz Named "Trump Strait" and the Absence of Qatar and Bahrain

- The American President, Donald Trump, published a map of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, naming it "Trump Strait." The American President shared a map of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz on his official account on the "Truth Social" platform on Saturday, calling it "Trump Strait."

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 06:33

Hours After the "Makkah Agreement" Meeting.. The "Coalition" Announces the "Interception of Two Drones Launched by the Houthis Towards Riyadh"

Hours After the "Makkah Agreement" Meeting.. The "Coalition" Announces the "Interception of Two Drones Launched by the Houthis Towards Riyadh"

- The "Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen" led by Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that the air defenses "intercepted and destroyed two drones" launched by the Houthi group in Yemen towards the Riyadh area. The spokesperson for the "Coalition", Turki Al-Maliki, stated via the "X" platform (formerly Twitter): "We are monitoring and tracking missile threats and drones towards the Kingdom," and

New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 01:29

Coalition: Destruction of Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Khamis Mushait and Two Drones Towards Riyadh

Coalition: Destruction of Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Khamis Mushait and Two Drones Towards Riyadh

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New Face 242 minutesSaturday, 26 September 2026 at 01:15

Saudi Defense Minister and Pakistani Army Chief Discuss Confronting Attacks According to the Mecca Agreement

Saudi Defense Minister and Pakistani Army Chief Discuss Confronting Attacks According to the Mecca Agreement

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New Face 242 minutesFriday, 25 September 2026 at 23:49

Saudi Defense: Implementation of the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense Begins

Saudi Defense: Implementation of the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense Begins

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New Face 241 minuteFriday, 25 September 2026 at 19:46

Two Years Later.. The Behind-the-Scenes of 'Operation Beiger' Targeting Hezbollah's Communication System

Two Years Later.. The Behind-the-Scenes of 'Operation Beiger' Targeting Hezbollah's Communication System

Tel Aviv - Ofoq News - Israeli media revealed extensive and complex details about the behind-the-scenes of 'Operation Beiger' that targeted Hezbollah's communication system in Lebanon and Syria, on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of its execution. The details indicate that the operation began with sending a fabricated signal in mid-September 2024.

New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 16:47

Abdulmalik Al-Houthi Sends a Message to Turkey and Pakistan Regarding Saudi Arabia.. What Did He Say?

Abdulmalik Al-Houthi Sends a Message to Turkey and Pakistan Regarding Saudi Arabia.. What Did He Say?

- The leader of the Yemeni group "Ansar Allah" (Houthis), Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, warned Turkey and Pakistan against providing support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia amid the military escalation in Yemen. Abdulmalik Al-Houthi said in a televised speech on Monday: "The Saudi enemy wants to bring in the Turkish and Pakistani and seeks their help at night and at the end.

New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 16:30

The Martyrdom of a Girl in the Tuffah Neighborhood Raises the Number of Martyrs in Gaza Today to Five

The Martyrdom of a Girl in the Tuffah Neighborhood Raises the Number of Martyrs in Gaza Today to Five

Gaza - Ofoq News - A girl was martyred this evening, Monday, by Israeli occupation fire in the Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City. Local sources reported that the martyr is Sundus Karim, who was on the roof of her house, raising the number of martyrs in the Gaza Strip today to five. Two citizens were also injured by fire from Israeli vehicles penetrating the area around the cemetery.

New Face 242 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 15:57

Neither Iran nor Hamas: The Threat That Could Tear Israel Apart from Within

Neither Iran nor Hamas: The Threat That Could Tear Israel Apart from Within

Tel Aviv - Ofoq News - Israeli Professor Avner Golov, Vice President of 'MIND Israel', warned that Israel is at a critical juncture, considering that its ability to transform into a regional power depends on addressing what he described as the 'fragile foundations' within the state, primarily the crises of education, social cohesion, and governance.

New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 15:07

The Forces Condemn Attacks on Islamic and Christian Holy Sites

The Forces Condemn Attacks on Islamic and Christian Holy Sites

Ramallah - Ofoq News - The leadership of the national and Islamic forces condemned the attacks on Islamic and Christian holy sites, including the extensive incursions into the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque with the participation of ministers and extremist settlers, as well as the prevention of the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque and its closure to worshippers. The forces indicated after a meeting they held.

New Face 243 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 15:00

The Arab League condemns the Israeli escalation against holy sites and the Palestinian people

The Arab League condemns the Israeli escalation against holy sites and the Palestinian people

Cairo - Ofoq News - The General Secretariat of the Arab League condemned today, Monday, the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli official and a group of settlers under the protection of the occupation forces. It affirmed its rejection of any violation of the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic holy sites or any alteration of the existing historical and legal status therein.

New Face 241 minuteMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:55

Trump expresses admiration for the leadership of the Lebanese president and thanks him for the National Cedar Medal

Trump expresses admiration for the leadership of the Lebanese president and thanks him for the National Cedar Medal

Beirut - Ofoq News - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he expressed his happiness at receiving Aoun last July and his admiration for his leadership of Lebanon during this critical phase. The message, the content of which was published by the Lebanese presidency today, Monday, stated: 'It was an honor for me to meet you.'

New Face 241 minuteMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:53

Self-Contradiction: When Your Greatest Battle is with Yourself.

Self-Contradiction: When Your Greatest Battle is with Yourself.

The hardest battles a person fights are not those faced against a known opponent, but those fought within against a person who resides within and resembles them: themselves. A human being is inherently contradictory; they desire freedom yet fear its consequences, seek truth yet sometimes flee from confronting it, yearn for change yet cling to what they are accustomed to.

New Face 245 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:30

Four Martyrs Including a Mother and Child, and Injuries Since Morning in Gaza Strip

Four Martyrs Including a Mother and Child, and Injuries Since Morning in Gaza Strip

Gaza - Ofoq News - A citizen was martyred and others were injured this Monday afternoon in an airstrike targeting a gathering of citizens in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, raising the number of martyrs since this morning to four. Medical sources announced the martyrdom of citizen Musa Abu Marouf, after being targeted by a missile from a reconnaissance aircraft on Al-Sikka Street in the middle of Khan Younis.

New Face 241 minuteMonday, 21 September 2026 at 14:25

The Land Authority Reviews Two Years of Efforts in Establishing Ownership, Protecting Rights, and Developing the Land Sector

The Land Authority Reviews Two Years of Efforts in Establishing Ownership, Protecting Rights, and Developing the Land Sector

Ramallah - Ofoq News - The Land Authority, in cooperation with the Government Communication Center, organized a press conference today, Monday, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, titled: 'The Land Sector: Two Years of Hard Work in Facing Difficult Challenges, Supporting the Resilience of Our People,' dedicated to reviewing the reality of the land sector in the State of Palestine.

New Face 248 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 13:25

Pakistan's Interior Minister Arrives in Tehran Amid Renewed Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's Interior Minister Arrives in Tehran Amid Renewed Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran

- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday and met with his Iranian counterpart amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. A statement from the Pakistani Ministry of Interior mentioned that Naqvi met with his Iranian counterpart Iskander Momeni, who welcomed him at the airport.

New Face 241 minuteMonday, 21 September 2026 at 12:50

Iranian Official: We Have Set 7 Conditions to Start Any Negotiations with America and Trump's Calculations are "Wrong"

Iranian Official: We Have Set 7 Conditions to Start Any Negotiations with America and Trump's Calculations are "Wrong"

- The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, stated that Tehran has set 7 basic conditions for the U.S. government as a prerequisite to start any negotiations, and mentioned that U.S. President Donald Trump's calculations regarding the war were "wrong." Major General Mohsen Rezaei added in statements on Saturday evening that Tehran has laid out 7 conditions.

New Face 242 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 05:01

Egypt.. Interior Ministry Reveals the Truth About the Hunger Strike of Inmates in a Prison in Minya

Egypt.. Interior Ministry Reveals the Truth About the Hunger Strike of Inmates in a Prison in Minya

- The Egyptian Ministry of Interior denied what it described as "claims" circulated by pages affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood abroad, which included allegations of a hunger strike by a number of inmates in a prison in Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt, in protest against their exposure to violations. The Ministry of Interior stated in a statement via its official account that...

New Face 241 minuteThursday, 17 September 2026 at 19:07

US President: Why don't we change the name of the Strait from Hormuz to Trump?

US President: Why don't we change the name of the Strait from Hormuz to Trump?

- US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday changing the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the "Trump" Strait, after he reiterated that the vital waterway is now under the control of the United States. Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Now that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the United States, should we...

New Face 241 minuteWednesday, 2 September 2026 at 15:45