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A very dangerous new nightmare we are living in Gaza City, and no one in the world is paying attention to it.
Days ago, the Israeli army installed huge military cranes, each about 30 meters tall, on the eastern areas it controls. These cranes are equipped with machine guns and cameras, and they fire randomly and almost continuously at tents, streets, and exposed neighborhoods.
Gaza City is extremely narrow, only 10 kilometers wide. A single crane at that height is enough to expose the entire city from east to west. Every street, every square, every tent, every house has become completely exposed. There is no place to hide, and not a single moment of safety.
In just the past two days, three people were killed by fire from these cranes. One of them was sitting quietly with his father in a small café, trying to breathe for a few minutes. Hours later, a 5year old girl was killed while playing near her home.
These cranes have turned the entire city into an open field. The latest military technologies are directed at civilians. We have become an open testing ground for their new weapons. The horror is not just in the sound… it is the constant feeling of being an exposed target at all times, where even children cannot run in the street without fear.
In the Asir region of Saudi Arabia, an extraordinary tale of forgiveness has unfolded, one that has moved the world to tears.
A noble and respected father, Sheikh Yahya bin Qans al-Bashri al-Qahtani, unconditionally forgave the killer of his young son Bandar. He sought no blood money, no compensation and no worldly gain. He did so simply because he learned that the murderer was the only son and sole caregiver of his severely ill and elderly mother.
This compassionate father personally went to the killer’s home. When he announced the pardon before the frail mother, she collapsed to the ground, weeping uncontrollably from the overwhelming joy and shock.
Sheikh Yahya has declared that he will not accept even a single riyal for his son’s blood. The only reward he desires is from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala alone.
SubhanAllah. In an age consumed by anger and vengeance, such a heart-stirring, faith-inspiring example of mercy truly shakes the soul.
May Allah grant peace to the departed son and immense reward to this noble father.
1. Those companies did not build those stadiums; they simply paid for the naming rights. For example, Mercedes-Benz pays an average of $12 million per year to have its name on the stadium.
2. The disparity between the cost of maintaining such facilities and the income they generate is so vast that they could easily become white elephants.
Maintaining the Mercedes-Benz Stadium costs about $5 million monthly. There is simply no market for such facilities here.
3. What we need are small arenas (with capacities of 5,000 to 10,000) that have well-maintained playing surfaces and other decent facilities in every Local Government Area across the country.
4. Local Governments (not the president) across the country should be doing (thats if their governors allow local government autonomy to thrive)
5. We can also encourage companies and individuals to build such facilities. For example, I built full-sized pitch (personal funds) at Urban Day Grammar School, Ibadan.
Guess what? We have already unearthed some talents who are now on their way to trials abroad.
Imagine what we could achieve if we all joined hands and did this at scale.
🚨 Joint-statement from Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire expressing their “profound disappointment” following the recent comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin arguing the expanded World Cup will create “uninteresting” games.
“We respectfully but firmly reject these comments.
“For our countries, there is no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match.
“For Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan, qualification for the FIFA World Cup represents a historic achievement and the realization of a dream shared by generations.
“For nations such as Congo and Haiti, returning to football’s biggest stage after a long absence carries a special meaning for millions of supporters who have waited years, and in some cases decades, for this moment.
“To suggest that these matches are somehow less important is deeply disappointing and fails to recognize the efforts, sacrifices and aspirations of players, coaches, clubs, football leaders and supporters across the world.
“Behind every qualification stand years of work and investment. Behind every national team stand entire communities and millions of people who see football as a source of pride, hope and unity.
“Football does not belong to a select group of nations. Its strength comes from its universality. The FIFA World Cup is the world’s greatest football competition precisely because it brings together different cultures, different histories and different football journeys.
“For many countries, participation in the FIFA World Cup is not only a sporting achievement. It is a moment that inspires a generation, accelerates football development and creates memories that last a lifetime.
“We believe that every nation that qualifies deserves respect. Every team has earned its place on merit. Every supporter has the right to dream. Every match carries meaning for millions of people around the world.
“We therefore reject the UEFA President’s comments and reaffirm our belief that the growth of football must continue to create opportunities, inspire new generations and strengthen the truly global nature of our game.
“Every team qualified on merit.
“Every match matters.”