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Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes town of Harouf, Nabatieh district.

Factions' statement: The attendees agreed to support and continue implementing the ceasefire agreement measures, including the withdrawal of the occupation and lifting the siege.

Factions' statement: Calling for an end to all forms of torture and violations against prisoners in occupation prisons and the necessity of obligating the occupation to do so.

Statement: The current moment is crucial, making the meeting a true turning point toward national unity in defense of our people and their right to life, dignity, and freedom.

Factions' statement: Call for an urgent meeting of all Palestinian forces and factions to agree on a national strategy.

Factions' statement: Continuing joint work to unify visions and positions to confront the challenges facing the Palestinian cause.

Statement of the factions: Emphasis on the unity of the Palestinian political system and the independent national decision.

Statement: Approval to establish an international committee to oversee the financing and implementation of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

Statement: The committee is responsible for managing life and services in cooperation with Arab brothers and international institutions, based on transparency and accountability.

Resistance factions' statement: Agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a temporary Palestinian committee of independent technocrats.

'Israel's' wars continue to cost it... quite literally

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen English
Executed By: Al Mayadeen English
21 Aug 2025 19:46

"Israel's" government has pushed through yet another expansion of its 2025 budget, exposing the spiraling cost of its wars on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran while ordinary citizens face cuts in public services. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved a 30 billion shekel ($8.9 billion) hike on Tuesday, equivalent to 1.5% of GDP. The revision comes only five months after the Knesset passed the original budget, revealing how "Israel's" war machine is consuming national resources at unprecedented speed. Here’s what it’s really costing.