Category: General

Damascus, The number of displaced Palestinians who arrived in the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip has reached about one million, since the start of the occupation’s aggression in October.’

‘Rafah Governorate has now become the main refuge for displaced people, with more than a million people living in a very crowded area, following the intensification of hostilities in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah, and evacuation orders issued by the Israeli army.’the UN added in its daily humanitarian report.

The number of displaced people in Gaza ,by the end of 2023, is estimated at 1.9 million people, including some who have been displaced multiple times, as families are forced to frequently move in the Strip in search of safety, according to UNRWA.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Israeli enemy airstrikes on Thursday targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of Ayta Al-Shaab, launching three air-to-ground missiles and six rockets, followed by a fourth airstrike aiming at Ayta Al-Shaab – Debel road. Additionally, the outskirts of the town of Maroun al-Ras were also subjected to enemy aerial bombardment.

Simultaneously, artillery shelling hit the outskirts of Mhaibib.

Israeli artillery fire also targeted the outskirts of the southern towns of Hula – Khallet al-Ballout.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad has sent two cables of condolence to both of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi over the victims of the two explosions that took place in Kerman province.

In the cables, President al-Assad extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the whole people across Iran over this bereavement, saying that Syria, leadership and people, shares with them this painful loss and wishes speedy recovery for the injuried.

President al-Assad underlined that such terrorist outrages targeting the civilians confirms the extent of failure the terrorists along with their backers have reached to and their disappointment in making peoples abandon their principles and national interests including defending sovereignty and dignity.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Israeli enemy’s artillery is currently targeting the Khiam detention center with phosphorus shells.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Washington, US Senator from the Democratic Party, Elizabeth Warren, said that Israeli occupation government headed by Benjamin Netinyahu, killed thousands of Palestinians during its ongoing aggression against Gaza Strip and created a major humanitarian catastrophe.

‘Stop bombing Gaza. Resume the cease-fire. Work toward a permanent peace,’ Warren said on X platform.

The number of martyrs from the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip since the seventh of last October reached more than 22,300 and about 57,300 wounded.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Lebanese advertising professionals have long been the trailblazers and innovators in shaping the advertising landscape, not just in Lebanon but across the Gulf region. Their creative brilliance, innovative strategies, and profound cultural insights have been pivotal in establishing successful advertising agencies and launching creative campaigns within Lebanon and the Middle East.

Recognizing the exceptional contributions and transformative impact of these visionary individuals, the International Advertising Association (IAA) Lebanon chapter announces the launch of the esteemed IAA Lebanon Hall of Fame. This yearly initiative aims to honor and celebrate the legendary figures who have played a pioneering role in shaping and advancing the advertising and media industry in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Naji Boulos, President of the IAA Lebanon Chapter, and the person behind this initiative, emphasized the remarkable achievements of Lebanese advertising professionals: “Lebanese advertising people have been inst
rumental in bridging the gap between Western and Arab markets. Their expertise has not only propelled brands to unprecedented success but has also significantly influenced consumer behavior and industry trends regionally. It’s only right to honor them.”

The IAA Lebanon Hall of Fame seeks to recognize individuals whose careers span a minimum of 35 years and who have made significant contributions to the development and reputation of advertising within Lebanon or the Middle East. These luminaries could hail from various realms of the advertising industry, including agencies, media organizations, advertisers, and academic institutions. Moreover, their dedication to voluntary efforts, particularly within the IAA or Advertising Association, is a key aspect of consideration for nomination.

The nomination process involved members of the IAA Lebanon chapter’s board, who nominated distinguished individuals by providing comprehensive biographies and detailing their profound impact on the advertising industry over tim
e. A Council of Judges, comprising six IAA past presidents with comprehensive knowledge of the advertising industry’s history and influential personalities, convened in September 2023 to decide on the inductees.

The inaugural Induction Ceremony and Gala Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Casino du Liban, Salle des Ambassadeurs, and sponsored by Choueiri group will be a prestigious event where each inductee or its representative will be presented with a specially designed trophy signifying its membership in the Lebanon Advertising Hall of Fame.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Damascus, Syria condemned in the strongest terms the twin terrorist attacks that targeted on Wednesday innocent civilians near the shrine of martyr Qassem Soleimani in Kerman city of southern Iran that claimed the lives and injured hundreds of citizens.

‘Syria extends its sincere condolences to the leadership, government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran and to the affected families, wishes a speedy recovery to the injured’, Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said in a statement.

The statement added that Syria affirms the inevitability of the failure of terrorists and their supporters in achieving their ugly goals.

The Ministry stressed Syria’s full solidarity with Iran in the face of the terrorist attacks and shameful conspiracies against it, and its confidence in its ability to overcome this painful ordeal.

Syria considers that the escalation of terrorist attacks in the region by known hostile sides is clear evidence of the defeat and failure of their projects, the Ministry added.

Source: Syri
an Arab News Agency

The Lebanese Army on Thursday issued a statement detailing the continued efforts of its units aimed at combating illegal border crossing.

Over the past two weeks, these efforts have resulted in the foiling of attempts by nearly 700 Syrians to cross the Lebanese-Syrian border unlawfully.

On January 3, 2024, at the Shadra checkpoint in Akkar, nine Syrian nationals were apprehended after successfully infiltrating Lebanese territory within a tanker truck designated for gas transport. The driver of the tanker was also detained for further questioning.

An investigation into the detainees’ activities has commenced under the supervision of the relevant judiciary, as the Lebanese authorities intensify their efforts to curb such illegal activities along the border.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad issued Decree No. 1 of 2024, which stipulates that students of the general secondary certificate in its various branches are allowed to take only one examination session during one academic year.

This system will be applied as of the next academic year 2024-2025.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Islamic Resistance on Thursday issued the following statement: ‘In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in Gaza and in reinforcement of their brave and honorable resistance, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted on Thursday, January 4, 2024, the Israeli enemy’s Metula and Al-Manara positions using appropriate weapons, resulting in direct casualties.’

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Occupied Jerusalem, More than 50 Palestinians were martyred on Wednesday in the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on various areas in Gaza Strip.

The occupation aircraft and artillery shelled a mosque, the vicinity of Nasser Hospital and several buildings housing displaced people west of Khan Yunis, causing the death of at least 34 Palestinians and wounding others, according to Palestinian media.

At least 17 Palestinians were also martyred and others were injured in Israeli occupation aircraft shelling houses in Deir al-Balah and al-Nuseirat camps in the center of Gaza Strip and Rafah city south of the Strip.

The number of martyrs in the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on Gaza Strip has reached to more than 22,300 martyrs and about 57,300 wounded, as infinite toll.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Dozens of Palestinian civilians, including children and women, and others have been injured, in the ongoing Israeli occupation bombing of the Gaza Strip, by land, sea and air, since the beginnng of the aggression on October 7,2023.

14 civilians, including children and women, were killed, and others were injured, when the occupation bombed a house for the Salah family, housing displaced people, west of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

The number of dead after the occupation aircraft bombed agricultural land housing displaced people west of Khan Yunis rose to 6.

Occupation aircraft and artillery bombed homes in Al-Maghazi camp and Al-Masdar village in the central Gaza Strip, killing dozens and wounding others. There are still missing people under the rubble.

Al-Zawaida area in the central Gaza Strip also witnessed violent artillery and air strikes.

In an infinite toll, the number of dead as a result of the ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip for the 90th day rose to more than 22,300, including at lea
st 9,600 children and 6,750 women, in addition to 7,000 missing persons, and more than 57,200 wounded.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon