Saudi Arabia had asked Pakistan to come to their aid in war against Houthis of Yemen. PM Nawaz Sharif had called a joint session of parliament to decide whether to send Pakistan Army troops or not. The Parliament decided to show neutrality towards the issue on 10th April, 2015.

UAE's Reaction on Pakistan's Decision:-

“The Arabian Gulf is in a dangerous confrontation, its strategic security is on the edge, and the moment of truth distinguishes between the real ally and the ally of media and statements,” Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash tweeted after a unanimous resolution passed by a special session of Pakistan’s parliament.

The resolution, however, backed the government’s commitment to protect Saudi Arabia’s territory, which has so far not been threatened by the conflict.

Gargash said Pakistan is required to show a clear stand in favour of its strategic relations with the six-nation Arab Gulf cooperation Council, as contradictory and ambiguous views on this serious matter will have a heavy price to pay.

For the last so many days we have been hearing that Saudi Arabia has called upon Pakistani Army to fight against Yemeni Houthis. Before getting to any decision that whether Pakistan should join this war or not we need to have the Background Knowledge of the Yemeni Crisis and Houthis. This post is a brief overview on the whole scenario.

Where is YEMEN:-

Yemen lies to the south of Saudi Arabia in the Arabian Peninsula. As can be seen in the image:-

Who are Houthis:-

      In Yemen there are two major Muslim sects the Sunnis and the Shia. Sunni and Shia conflict has been there in Yemen for quite a long time. Houthi is a Shia group in Yemen (mostly north) who declared insurgency against Yemeni parliament in 2004. The name Houthi is derived from he name of their leader Hussain Badruddin Houthi. In 2014 Mansur Hadi was the president of Yemen and was residing in Sana'a, the Houthis attacked Sana'a and demanded  a coalition Government with Hadi in the Capital. Hadi fled to Aden with his supporters backing him and declared himself as the sole leader of Yemen.      

Brief Background of Yemeni War:-

           After Houthis Captured the capital and Hadi residing in Aden and declaring it as temporary capital, clashes continued mounting between the Houthis and Hadi's supporters. Houthis advanced to Aden and captured areas surrounding it. On 25 March 2015 Saudi Arabia and several other countries announced that they had begun military operations in Yemen against Houthi rebels. Bahrain, Kuwait,U.A.E and Qatar issued a statement along with Saudi Arabia saying their goal is to eradicate Houthi invasion in Yemen. Jordon, Morocco, Sudan and Egypt have also joined in.

Saudi Call on Pakistan Army for help:-

    On 28th March, Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz during a telephonic conversation asked Prime minister Nawaz Sharif to send Pakistan Army to protect the holy land in the wake of insurgency from Houthis in Sana'a Yemen.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ensured full support to Salman Bin Aziz and has stressed that " all potentials of the Pakistan Army are offered to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" Saudi Press Agency reported on 28th March.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif has called a joint session of parliament to discuss whether to send Pakistan Army or not.


Pakistan's Parliament has declared neutrality in Yemen War and has encouraged peace talks.This was decided on 10th April, 2015.

History of Israel-Palestine conflict, History of Israel-Gaza conflict, History of Israel-Hamas

Israel-Palestine conflict dates back long time back in the history. In this article, I have written completely about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

History:-

The region between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea was part of the Turkish empire till the World War I. When the Turkish empire lost the war the British decided to divide the Turk empire and the region between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea was taken over by the British in 1920 to rule. It remained under British rule till 1948. During these years the Arabs( Palestinians) and the Jews(Israeli) stayed together but time to time conflicts arose between them over Jerusalem and other matters; killing hundreds of Arabs and Jews.

Division of Palestine into Israel and Palestine:-

In 1948, the UN divided the then governed region between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea into two parts.

- Palestine :-

       The region for Arabs.

- Israel :-

       The region for Jews. 

Palestine in 1948 - Israel in 1948

Arab-Israel War:-

The Arab Israel War started in 1948 and ended in 1949. Jordan took over the West Bank and Egypt took over the west Bank. The Arabs didn't recognize Israel at that time. Israel captured parts of Palestine.

Six Day War in 1967:-

In 1967, the six day war between Israel and the Arabs resulted in the capturing of Gaza and West Bank.

 Oslo Accords in 1993:-

In 1993, a set of agreements was signed between the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israeli Government. The accord was about to bring peace in the region but they failed.

Arafat Death in 2004:-

In 2004, Yasser Arafat died. He was the peace talker for Palestine and the then leader of Palestine.

Hamas win in 2006:-

In the elections of 2006, Hamas won the legislative elections of Palestine.

Operation Cast Lead:-

In 2008, Israel launched an operation into Gaza and named it Operation Cast Lead. 

War in 2012:-

Israeli Armed Forces killed a Hamas Leader, war started between Israel and Hamas killing more than 200 Palestinians.

War in 2014:-

In 2014, Israel declared Operation Protective Edge, killing more than 400 Palestinians including children and women.

Between the mentioned years Israel and Palestine continued attacks on each other. Israel used modern technology and power against Palestinians which resulted in the death of thousands of Palestinians including children and women. Israel even used chemical weapons on Palestinians. Israel is backed by US. 

Israel's missile defense system -- Iron Dome -- Missile defense system of Israel.

Iron Dome - Israel's missile defense system.

One of the world's most newest and sophisticated technologies is Israel's missile defense system. It is named
 as Iron Dome, like an iron shield protecting the whole country.

How it works?

When a rocket is fired into Israel, the radar system detects the missile, it then activates the missile launching system and then missiles are launched into the air to intercept the incoming rocket (This all together is known as a "Battery"). Range of Israel's missile defense system is about 70 km. 

Iron Dome - Israel's missile defense system. 

Iron Dome - Israel's missile defense system.

Iron Dome - Israel's missile defense system.

Why was it developed?

The Israel - Hezbollah war in northern Israel in 2006, in which many rockets were fired into Northern Israel by Hezbollah, Israel met serious damage so they decided to develop a missile system to protect the country against these rocket attacks.

Funding:-

The Israel's missile defense system or Iron Dome was funded by America. It came into operation in 2011. It comes in handy in the recent Israel-Hamas conflict named as "Operation Protective Edge".  

 

Latest news from Gaza - Death toll in Gaza - Israeli soldiers killed

During many days of fight between Israel and Hamas in Gaza strip, more than 500 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza which include Children and Women. Recently an attack on a hospital by Israel killed a family.

U.N says that the majority are Civilians in the Palestine.

The death toll in Israel is much lesser, 17 killed including 15 soldiers and 2 civilians.

Israeli soldiers died.

Israeli soldiers died.

Israeli soldiers died.

Israeli soldiers died.

Israeli officials have claimed that the objective of their mission is to destroy the Hamas tunnels and stop rocket attacks on Israel but so far they have been unable to achieve their goals. Here is a video showing tunnels in Gaza and their destruction by Israel Defense Force.

The news agencies say that among the Israeli soldiers are fighting American-Israeli soldiers. This raises many questions about IDF and American involvement in Gaza.


Hamas has denied the ceasefire so far and has demanded the opening of border and Gaza port.

The town of Shaja'ia has received most of the blow. Here are some of the images:-

Latest from Gaza.

Latest from Gaza.

Find about more in Gaza.
Click here to see a small child injured severely by Israeli airstrike.
Click Here to see the geography of Gaza .

Latest from Gaza, a child severely injured in Gaza video and pictures, protests against Israel around the world.

Israel has ordered ground offense into Gaza. Airstrikes continued in the city of Shaja'ia. The airstrikes and gunships killed more than 40 people overnight on Sunday, they included children too. The residents are fleeing the town of Shaja'ia. Bodies of civilians lie on the street as the shelling continues. Here is a video link of a child injured severely by the airstrikes.

See the Video of a severely injured child. Click Here..

Child injured severely in Gaza attacks

Child injured severely in Gaza attacks

The war between Hamas and Israel intensifies, the war has killed more than 400 Palestinians including more women and children altogether than men. More than 40% of Gaza's population is 14 years old and round about. Israel has ordered the civilians to flee from Gaza but where are they to go. Hamas has refused Egypt's proposal to reach a cease fire with Israel. Civilians have taken refugee in U.N schools where the schools are jam-packed with men,women and children.

Gaza at this moment needs the international community to stand up for them. The whole world is condemning the Israel's killing young children. Thousands of protesters gathered in London on Saturday, holding banners reading "Stop killings in Gaza", " PEACE" and "Free Palestine". Protesters also gathered in Paris in support of Gaza and Palestine. Later on they clashed with police and tear gas was fired. Here are the images.

Paris protest.

Paris protest.

London Protest.

London Protest.

To catch up with more news from Gaza visit. inffreak.blogspot.com.

Shab-e-Qadr -- Lailat-ul-Qadr -- Surah-e-Qadr

Lailat-ul-Qadr

-Hazrat Aisha (R.A) said that Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) said :-

             "Look for Lait-ul-Qadr in the odd days of last ten days of Ramadan." 

                                                   (Bukhari Shareef)

-Hazrat Aisha (R.A) said that :-

"I asked Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) that what should I do if I find Lailat-ul-Qadr"

Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) replied :-

"Recite this dua: 

          Allah Humma Innaka A'fuvun Tokhib Bul Afva Fafu Anee

                          اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي "

                                                    (Trimdi Shareef)

What is Lailat-ul-Qadr?

Lailat-ul-Qadr was the night when the Quran-e-Hakim was transferred from Loh-e-Mehfooz into the earth. 

Surah-e-Qadr :-

Surah e Qadr
Lailat-ul-Qadr

إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْر

وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ 

لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ 

تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ 

سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّى مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ

Innaa Anzalnaahu Fiy Laylatil Qadr

          Wa Maa Adraaka Maa Laylatul Qadr 

        Laylatul Qadri Khayrum Min Alfi Shahr 

                         Tanazzalul Malaaikatu War Ruuhu fiyhaa Bi Idhni Rabbihim Min Kulli Amr 

                Salaamun Hiya Hattaa Matla’Il Fajr 

In Surah-e-Qadr  ALLAH says that this was the night when Quran was revealed. This night is better than thousand nights. On this night all the angels and Jibrael (A.S) descend to the earth.

Reason of getting Lialat-ul-Qadr:-

Imam Malik (R.A) says that when Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) looked at the ages of previous Ummats, he found out that the life time of his Ummat was very less. He thought that the life time of his Ummat is very less therefore, their virtues and good deeds will be less than other Ummats. In return of this thought ALLAH gave us the night of Qadr.