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Eid Prayers Bring a Moment of Unity in Gaza’s Saraya Yard

  As dawn broke over Gaza City, thousands of Palestinians gathered in the historic Saraya yard to mark the beginning of Eid al‑Fitr, a holiday that symbolizes renewal, gratitude, and communal strength. Despite the immense hardships faced in recent months, worshippers arrived early, filling the open square with rows of prayer mats and the soft murmur of supplication. Families stood shoulder to shoulder, children clutching balloons and wearing new clothes—small but meaningful traditions that persist even in the most difficult times. The atmosphere blended solemn reflection with a quiet resilience, as community leaders offered messages of hope and unity. For many, this year’s Eid carries a deeper emotional weight. The prayers in Saraya yard served not only as a religious observance but also as a collective expression of endurance, identity, and the longing for peace. In a place where daily life has been shaped by uncertainty, the gathering became a rare moment of togetherness and s...

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RCMP Raids Accounting Firm Tied to Smith Government Appointee Amid Procurement Probe

 

                 RCMP officers at the office of accounting firm Jaberson & Associates in Edmonton on Thursday.


An accounting firm owned by a government appointee under Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been searched by the RCMP as part of a widening investigation into procurement irregularities within the province’s health system. The search is one of several conducted this week as federal officers executed multiple warrants connected to allegations of misconduct in Alberta Health Services contracting. 

The probe has intensified scrutiny on companies linked to senior figures associated with the Smith government. RCMP officers were also seen at the Edmonton headquarters of MHCare Medical Corp., a firm at the centre of the broader procurement controversy that has persisted for more than a year. Police confirmed the execution of multiple warrants but declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing investigation. 

The searches come as questions continue to mount over the integrity of past health‑related contracts and the role of politically connected individuals in the procurement process. Premier Smith has stated she was not contacted by investigators regarding the searches. 

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