Amir Condemns 'Tragic Escalation' in Al-Aqsa
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RAMADAN 30, 1442 AH WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 16 Pages Max 43º Min 24º 150 Fils Established 1961 ISSUE NO: 18433 The First Daily in the Arabian Gulf www.kuwaittimes.net Amir congratulates public Nine dead in Russia Japan’s Osaka ‘not sure’ Olympics on advent of Eid Al-Fitr school shooting should happen as doubts grow 2 5 14 Fajr 03:29 Shurooq 04:58 Dhuhr 11:44 Asr 15:20 Maghrib 18:31 Isha 19:57 Amir condemns ‘tragic escalation’ in Al-Aqsa 28 Palestinians killed as occupation forces unleash terror in Gaza KUWAIT/JERUSALEM: His Highness Meanwhile, hundreds of people turned among those killed by Zionist forces in the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- out yesterday afternoon for a demonstra- the blockaded Gaza Strip and 125 people Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday condemned the tion in Iradah Square in protest against were wounded, local health authorities occupation army’s “tragic escalation” the Zionist violence against Palestinians. said. Occupation forces carried out 130 against worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque, Separately, 10 Kuwaiti MPs yesterday strikes by fighter jets and attack helicop- describing it “inhumane.” HH the Amir submitted a motion calling to hold a spe- ters on military targets in the enclave, reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm position against cial Assembly session to condemn the killing 15 commanders from Hamas, these “inhumane actions.” He called on crimes committed by the Zionist forces according to reports. the occupation authorities to cease these on Jerusalem and in the Sheikh Jarrah Rockets were launched from the actions immediately and respect rights of suburb. coastal enclave yesterday as Hamas’ the Palestinian people to exercise their armed wing the Qassam Brigades vowed rituals in Al-Quds. The State of Kuwait, See Pages 3 and 6 to turn the southern Jewish community of reiterated HH the Amir, stands by the Ashkelon into “a hell”. Loud booms again Palestinian people and supports all efforts In Palestine, occupation forces rocked the town yesterday where a rock- aimed at reaching a just and comprehen- unleashed terror in Gaza yesterday, firing et had ripped a gaping hole into the side sive solution for the Palestinian cause, in at civilians and killing at least 28 of an apartment block, a reporter said. order to enable the Palestinian people Palestinians in a dramatic escalation Nightly unrest at the Al-Aqsa com- KUWAIT: People hold up placards during a protest in solidarity with the establish their independent state with sparked by the earlier unrest at pound in annexed east Jerusalem since Palestinian people at the Iradah Square in Kuwait City yesterday. — Photo by East Jerusalem as its capital in line with Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque Friday has left more than 700 Palestinians Yasser Al-Zayyat UN resolutions and Arab peace initiative. compound. Nine Palestinian children were Continued on Page 2 2 Established 1961 Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Local Kuwait Amir congratulates public on advent of Eid Al-Fitr KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah meets His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad meets His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al- Sabah meets His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. — Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos Hamad Al-Sabah. Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Highness the Prime Minister in a sepa- veyed his warmest greetings to Bahrain’s Sheikh Mohammad everlasting wellbeing the Crown Prince, and that both coun- Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah rate meeting at Bayan Palace. King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa via tele- and for the UAE greater security and tries and their people enjoy further congratulated Kuwait’s nationals and phone, ahead of the Muslim Eid Al-Fitr stability under the wise leadership of progress and prosperity. His Highness expatriates on the advent of the festive Amir greets Saudi King holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al- the Crown Prince thanked Sheikh celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, according to On Monday, His Highness the Amir His Highness the Amir wished the two Nahyan. He wished everlasting wellness Mohammad and wished him good health the Amiri Diwan yesterday. Separately, congratulated via phone Saudi King Gulf neighbors, as well as the wider Arab for the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin and for the people of the United Arab the Amiri Diwan sent its best wishes on Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the region, continued prosperity and devel- Zayed. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Emirates further progress and prosperity the occasion to His Highness the Amir, advent of Eid Al-Fitr. His Highness the opment, while in return, the Bahraini king Mohammad bin Zayed thanked His under the leadership of President Sheikh His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Amir prayed to Allah Almighty to was appreciative of the kind gesture Highness the Amir on the good gesture Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and bestow His blessings upon King which encapsulates the camaraderie which mirrors the depth of relations Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Salman. His Highness the Amir also shared by Kuwait and Manama. between the two nations. He wished His received a phone call from Turkish Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah wished many happy returns of the dear Furthermore, His Highness the Amir Highness the Amir everlasting wellbeing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who along with the Arab and Islamic nations. occasion for both Arabian Gulf nations phoned Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and and for Kuwait more progress and wel- wished him well ahead of the Muslim Eid The Amiri Diwan prayed that the nation as well as the Arab and Muslim worlds. Deputy Supreme Commander of the fare under his wise leadership. Al-Fitr holiday. The Turkish leader remain safe under its wise leadership. King Salman extended his gratitude to UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammad His Highness the Crown Prince also expressed his heartiest wishes to both In other news, His Highness the Amir His Highness the Amir for the phone bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to congratulate received a phone call from Sheikh countries over the joyous occasion, while received His Highness the Crown Prince call, wishing him everlasting wellbeing him on the advent of the Eid Al-Fitr. His Mohammad bin Zayed, who congratulat- His Highness the Amir thanked him for and His Highness the Prime Minister at and Kuwait more progress and pros- Highness the Amir also wished many ed him on advent of Eid Al-Fitr. Sheikh the warm sentiments and wished the Bayan Palace yesterday. His Highness the perity under his wise leadership. happy returns of the dear occasion for Mohammad prayed to Allah the Almighty friendly country the utmost of success Crown Prince meanwhile received His Similarly, His Highness the Amir con- both Arabian Gulf nations. He wished to bestow good health on His Highness and prosperity. — KUNA Kuwait PM receives Indian Ambassador Amir, Crown Prince letter from Bahrain’s extends Eid greetings send letters to Spain’s Crown Prince, PM KUWAIT: Ambassador of India to Kuwait Sibi King on bilateral ties George released the following message on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr: “Eid Mubarak to All. On this auspicious day, I pray for peace and harmony, for friendship and love and good health for all. On the occasion of Eid Al- Fitr, on behalf of the Indian community in Kuwait, I Indian Ambassador Sibi George extend my greetings to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AI-Sabah, Amir of the State of ing weeks, through our whole of society and whole Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al- of government approach, we will be able to over- KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber AI-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of come these difficult times and defeat this pandemic MADRID: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah reads a let- Kuwait, and His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled comprehensively. I thank the government and the Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah meets with his ter from Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Al-Hamad AI-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of people of the State of Kuwait and the vibrant Indian Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. — KUNA Spanish counterpart Arancha Gonzalez Laya. — KUNA Kuwait. Eid Mubarak also to the Government and community in Kuwait for extending their helping the friendly people of the State of Kuwait. hand to save lives in India. Let’s also remember and MADRID: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al- KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh “I also extend my warm greetings to all my thank our medical professionals, our doctors and Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a written message to Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Indian brothers and sisters in Kuwait. Eid Al-Fitr is our nurses for their many sacrifices. Spain’s King Philip VI on the deep-rooted and histori- yesterday a letter from Bahrain’s Crown Prince and a special festival in India, a land with abundant cal ties between the two countries, and means of devel- Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa on “At this moment when we celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, diversity of religions and beliefs, with people from oping them in all fields and on all levels. His Highness ways of boosting bilateral ties.