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UK Court Convicts Two Men in Deadly IS-Inspired Plot Against Jewish Community

mar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui (right) have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. Bilel Saadaoui (centre) was found guilty of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism.  Two men have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism in a plot to massacre hundreds of Jews in northwest England. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52 , were convicted at Preston Crown Court after investigators uncovered their plan to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition into the UK. Authorities revealed that the men intended to launch a gun rampage targeting mass gatherings of Jewish people. Saadaoui had arranged for four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and 900 rounds of ammunition to be imported, believing he was working with a fellow extremist. In reality, he was communicating with an undercover operative known as “Farouk,” who exposed the plot. Police described the scheme as potentially “ one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history .” The convi...
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Aid Ship Sets Sail: New Sea Route from Cyprus to War-Ravaged Gaza


In a significant humanitarian effort, a ship laden with desperately needed aid is preparing to embark on a new sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. This initiative comes as international donors rally to support the besieged territory, which has faced widespread hunger and devastation after five months of conflict.

The vessel, named Open Arms, is scheduled to depart from Cyprus—the closest EU country to Gaza. Its mission is to traverse a maritime corridor that has been established to facilitate aid delivery. The European Commission, along with other partners, hopes that this corridor will provide a lifeline for the Palestinian enclave, located approximately 240 miles (386 kilometers) away.

As smoke still rises from the recent explosions in Gaza, the urgency for humanitarian assistance cannot be overstated. The ship’s cargo includes essential supplies such as food, medicine, and other necessities. The hope is that this voyage will alleviate some of the suffering faced by the people of Gaza.

The initiative has garnered international support, with President Joe Biden recently announcing that the U.S. military will establish a temporary port off Gaza’s Mediterranean coast to aid these efforts. Additionally, the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, personally inspected the preparations at the port of Larnaca in Cyprus.

As the ship sets sail, it symbolizes a beacon of hope—a tangible expression of solidarity and compassion. While the challenges remain immense, this new sea route represents a lifeline for those caught in the crossfire of conflict. Let us hope that it brings much-needed relief to the war-weary people of Gaza.

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