Quds News Network – March 31, 2025
Israel’s Ritual of Massacres:
The Philosophy Behind Killing Palestinians on Eid
On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, Israel turned Gaza into a slaughterhouse. Warplanes bombed homes, refugee camps, and even rescue workers. At least 76 Palestinians were murdered, including entire families, women, and children.
This was not just another day of war. It was part of a pattern. Killing on Eid has become an Israeli ritual, one designed to shatter the spirit of an occupied people.
A Calculated Massacre
Among the victims, a family was wiped out in a refugee camp west of Khan Younis. In Hamad City, north of Khan Younis, Israeli bombs killed nine people, including children and women. In Juhor al-Dik, six more perished in another airstrike. Homes, already surrounded by destruction, were erased in seconds.
Even the dead kept multiplying. In al-Shuja’iya, eastern Gaza City, another strike killed more children. Two more Palestinians died in Abasan al-Kabira. Bodies were pulled from the rubble all day, but no one was left to grieve them properly—because grief itself had become too constant, too exhausting.
Slaughtering the Rescuers
Not even those trying to save lives were spared. In Rafah’s Tel al-Sultan neighborhood, rescue workers had disappeared more than a week ago. On Eid morning, their bodies were found.
Israeli forces had executed 14 Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defense workers. Their hands were bound, their chests riddled with bullets, their bodies dumped in a deep pit to hide the evidence. The health ministry called it an “escalation in war crimes.” But was it? Or was it just the next step in a genocide where every limit is meant to be broken?
The Science of Psychological Warfare
Israeli journalist Muna Al-Omari described the philosophy behind these killings: “Israel doesn’t just kill—it kills methodically, with a deep understanding of how to break people.”
Her words capture the strategy behind Eid massacres. Killing on a holy day is not random. It is designed to make Palestinians feel that no moment is sacred, no occasion is safe. The goal is psychological: to destroy the idea that there can ever be a life beyond war, beyond occupation.
Al-Omari explained it simply: “When you kill children on Eid—children who suffered hunger, who smiled over a new pair of shoes or a bracelet—you don’t just take their lives. You take away the meaning of joy itself.”
From Gaza to Al-Aqsa: No Space for Celebration
The massacre in Gaza was not the only message. In the occupied Palestinian capital city of Jerusalem, Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Eid morning. Heavily armed officers pushed through worshippers, standing among them as a silent warning: “You will not celebrate in peace.”
Al-Omari predicted what comes next: Next year, they will fire tear gas at worshippers. The year after, fewer people will come. Then, in the future, access will be restricted, just like the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron.
It is not just about violence. It is about erasing Palestinian presence, piece by piece, until nothing remains but occupation.
Hamas condemned the attacks, stressing that Israel uses the holiday to escalate its massacres, knowing that the world will look away. “What enables Netanyahu—the war criminal—to keep defying international law is the silence of the world and the absence of accountability,” the resistance movement stated.
Al-Omari described it even more bluntly: “Israel no longer waits for condemnation because it knows no one will condemn. It no longer cares about appearances because it no longer needs to.”
And so, the massacres continue. Every year, every war, every Eid.
The message is clear: For Palestinians, there will be no safe days, no sacred moments, no space to exist in peace. Unless the world stops looking away.
Israel has killed over 300 children since it broke Gaza ceasefire: UNICEF
The UN children’s fund (UNICEF) says Israeli forces have killed over 300 children since Tel Aviv broke the Gaza ceasefire and renewed its genocidal war on the territory on March 18.
UNCIEF said in a statement on Tuesday that Israel’s “resumption of intense bombardments and ground operations in the Gaza Strip has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 injured – constituting a daily average of around 100 children killed or maimed over the past 10 days.”
“Most of these children were displaced, sheltering in makeshift tents or damaged homes.”
According to the statement, among the victims were children “who were reportedly killed or injured when the surgical department of Al Nasser Hospital, in southern Gaza, was struck in an attack on 23 March.”
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said the two-month fragile ceasefire in Gaza “provided a desperately needed lifeline for Gaza’s children and hope for a path to recovery.”
“But children have again been plunged into a cycle of deadly violence and deprivation.”
Russell urged Israel “to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect children.”
The health ministry in Gaza released a statement on Tuesday, saying that at least 42 bodies and 183 injured people have been received by hospitals across Gaza in the past 24 hours.
It said 1,042 people have been killed in the besieged territory since March 18. The figure includes those killed in the past 24 hours.
According to the ministry’s figures, the overall death toll has reached 50,399 since October 7, 2023. The figures include at least 15,000 children, according to UNICEF.
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/04/01/745412/UNICEF-322-Gaza-children-killed-Israel-ceasefire-bombardment
Hezbollah mourns commander, son, martyred in latest Israeli aggression
Hezbollah called on supporters to participate in Wednesday's funeral procession held for the two martyrs.
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon – Hezbollah announced on Tuesday the martyrdom of Commander Hassan Ali Bdeir, known as Hajj Rabih, on the path to occupied al-Quds.
Hezbollah officially mourned Bdeir and his son, Ali, who were martyred in the Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential building in Beirutﾒs Southern Suburb on Tuesday dawn.
The attack resulted in the martyrdom of four people, including a woman, and left six others wounded, one of whom is in critical condition.
Hezbollah called on supporters to participate in the funeral procession of the two martyrs, scheduled for Wednesday at Rawdat Al-Hawraa Zainab in Beirut.
BNM’s Three Day Campaign in Geneva:
Advocating for Balochistan’s Independence and Exposing Pakistan’s War Crimes
Islam Murad Baloch
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a three day campaign at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, to raise awareness about Pakistan’s ongoing genocide against the Baloch nation and to advocate for an independent Balochistan. The campaign aimed to bring the plight of the Baloch people to the attention of UN officials, human rights defenders, journalists, and international policymakers. Hundreds of BNM activists and supporters from across Europe participated in the event, voicing their support for Balochistan’s liberation and condemning Pakistan’s war crimes.
Day 1: 6th International Balochistan Conference
The first phase of the campaign began with the 6th International Balochistan Conference, held in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference brought together renowned human rights activists, experts, journalists, and politicians to discuss the dire human rights situation in Balochistan. The participants analyzed Pakistan’s state sponsored violence, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the international community’s role in funding Pakistan despite its human rights violations.
Notable Speakers:
The conference was attended by several distinguished guests, including:
Willem Marx (Journalist and author)
Eleonora Mongelli (Human rights activist)
John McDonnell (British politician)
Reed Brody (Human rights lawyer)
Dr. Ayesha (Scholar and activist)
Dr. Naseem Baloch (Chairman, Baloch National Movement)
Moderators and Hosts:
The event was hosted by senior writer and BNM focal person of Foreign Department representative, Hakeem Baloch, and moderated by Niaz Zehri Baloch, Coordinator of BNM’s Foreign Department. The conference commenced with a speech by BNM Foreign Secretary Faheem Baloch, setting the stage for an insightful discussion on Balochistan’s freedom movement and Pakistan’s human rights abuses.
During the conference, Dr. Naseem Baloch reaffirmed that the Baloch struggle is peaceful and in accordance with the Geneva Conventions. He emphasized that BNM will continue to expose Pakistan’s war crimes on international platforms until Balochistan gains independence. He also sent a powerful message to the Baloch nation:
Victory is ours. We will never stop struggling for our rights, and we will ensure that the world hears the voices of the oppressed Baloch peopl
e.
Day 2: Photo Exhibition at the Broken Chair, Geneva
The second phase of the campaign featured a photo exhibition at the famous Broken Chair monument, in front of the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. The exhibition showcased powerful images depicting:
The beauty of Balochistan’s landscapes and rich culture
The loyalty and resilience of the Baloch people
The atrocities committed by the Pakistani military
The ongoing Baloch civil resistance and the struggle for liberation
Hundreds of people from various backgrounds, including diplomats, journalists, and activists, visited the exhibition. BNM activists engaged with the visitors, providing briefings on Balochistan’s ongoing freedom movement and the systematic oppression faced by the Baloch people under Pakistani occupation. Pamphlets were distributed, detailing Pakistan’s human rights violations, enforced disappearances, and the global responsibility to support Balochistan’s independence.
Day 3: Peaceful Protest at the Broken Chair, Geneva
On the final day, BNM organized a peaceful protest in front of the United Nations Broken Chair monument, where hundreds of activists gathered to raise their voices against Pakistan’s war crimes.
Prominent Protest Speakers:
- Zabrain Baloch
- Shalli Baloch
- Mahan Baloch
- Saima Gul
- Chants and Demands:
The protesters raised slogans demanding:
Freedom for Balochistan
An end to human rights violations in Balochistan
An end to enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings,The release of all missing persons, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch, Beebagr Baloch, Beebow Baloch, and many others
Commitment to the Struggle:
BNM activists vowed to continue their peaceful struggle for the liberation of Balochistan and to intensify their efforts in lobbying international organizations, including the United Nations and human rights bodies, to recognize Pakistan’s crimes and support Balochistan’s right to self determination.
BNM will fight until Balochistan is free. We will not rest until justice is served, and we will keep exposing Pakistan’s war crimes to the world.
Conclusion:
BNM’s three-day campaign in Geneva was a powerful and well-organized effort to bring international attention to Pakistan’s ongoing genocide in Balochistan and to demand support for Balochistan’s independence. Through the conference, photo exhibition, and peaceful protest, BNM successfully highlighted the suffering of the Baloch people, engaged with international activists and officials, and strengthened the global movement for Balochistan’s freedom.
The campaign served as a strong message to the world that the Baloch people will not surrender. They will continue their peaceful resistance until Balochistan is free from Pakistani occupation.
Islam Murad Baloch
Islam Murad Baloch is a social, political, and human rights activist from occupied Balochistan. He is an advocate for the protection of human rights in Balochistan, which have been continuously violated by Pakistan. He uses his writing as a tool to shed light on the injustices faced by the people of Balochistan. Recently he is an asylum seeker in Netherlands.
US deports 100,000 people, arrests 113,000 since Trump's inauguration
According to experts from the non-profit American Immigration Council, Mexico is the biggest source of migrants to the United States, accounting for 22.8% of the total.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported over 100,000 individuals since President Donald Trump took office, the New York Post reported, citing an ICE source.
Additionally, ICE officials have carried out 113,000 arrests since Trump's inauguration, the newspaper said in a report published on Monday.
The number of unlawful border crossings in March decreased to a historic low of 7,000, with the bulk taking place in the San Diego and El Paso border sectors. Most irregular migrants are reportedly being transferred to Mexico.
Trump promised in his inaugural speech on January 20 to immediately stop the flow of undocumented migrants entering the US and to begin the process of deporting millions of them back to their home countries. Trump also proclaimed a national emergency in response to the southern border problem.
According to experts from the non-profit American Immigration Council, Mexico is the biggest source of migrants to the United States, accounting for 22.8% of the total. India comes in second with 6.1%, followed by China with 4.6%.
Last week, the administration halted certain green card applications, possibly affecting thousands of people who arrived in the United States as refugees or asylum seekers.
National Immigrant Justice Center Director of Policy Azadeh Erfani told Newsweek on Tuesday that two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump caused the halt.
Between October 2023 and September 2024, asylum seekers filed at least 67,800 green card applications, while over 40,000 were submitted by refugees, who can only apply if they arrived at least a year earlier.
Many refugees and asylum seekers come to the US fleeing conflict, unstable governments, or natural disasters. Despite Trump's criticism of the previous administration's immigration procedures, refugees undergo extensive vetting, including medical exams and interviews. The suspension of green card applications and the elimination of programs like humanitarian parole for certain nationalities may lead to deportation or detention for those who entered under these programs.
The Trump administration has faced court challenges over the elimination of refugee and parole programs as this continues to enhance immigration enforcement and scrutiny of green card and visa applications, including an investigation into social media remarks.
Trump administration weighs travel ban on 43 countries: Report
The Trump administration is also weighing new travel restrictions on citizens from 43 countries as part of its latest immigration crackdown, which began at the start of the president’s second term.
According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, the affected nations are categorized into three groups. The first group, which includes Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and the DPRK, would face a full visa suspension.
A second group, comprising Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan, would see partial suspensions impacting tourist, student, and some immigrant visas, though certain exceptions would apply.
The third group includes 26 nations, such as Pakistan, Belarus, and Turkmenistan, which would face a partial suspension of visa issuance unless their governments address "deficiencies" within 60 days.
A US official, speaking anonymously, indicated that the list could change and has yet to receive final approval from the administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The order required cabinet members to recommend by March 21 which countries should face full or partial travel restrictions due to "deficient vetting and screening information."
In October 2023, Trump pledged to block entry from Gaza, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and "anywhere else that threatens our security."
This move echoes Trump’s 2017 travel ban on seven majority-Muslim nations, a policy that was challenged in court but ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.
