Thousands of Muslims in the Gaza Strip prayed Eid al-Fitr at mosques damaged by Israeli attacks.
Imam Sheikh Ebrahim Abu Jalambo, who noted that Eid al-Fitr was spent under difficult conditions, called on worshippers to be patient and resolute in the face of aggression and to show joy as a message of defiance against the Israeli occupation.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”
Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.
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