Death toll rises, crucial facilities destroyed in Gaza after ceasefire expires

STORY: Death toll rises, crucial facilities destroyed in Gaza after ceasefire expires SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: GAZA CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bakery destroyed 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ESSAM YOUSSEF, Worker at Al-Baraka Bakery in Gaza 3. various of hospital in Gaza STORYLINE: Al-Baraka Bakery, a bakery that kept working in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas conflict, was destroyed by Israeli army on Sunday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ESSAM YOUSSEF, Worker at Al-Baraka Bakery in Gaza "Bread was the only hope for the people. There is nothing left for us here because Israel has destroyed our lives. The flour that used to come from United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) or mills nearby could no longer reach us. The attack by the Israeli army destroyed factories, cut off fuel and gas, making every effort to stop the operation of the bakery. However, the bakery still continued to work as much as possi

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Tajine, menthe, tapis, illustration confessionnel musulman, Abaya et autres tenues, sur le marché de Montauban. France, Montauban le 2 décembre 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Tajine, menthe, tapis, illustration confessionnel musulman, Abaya et autres tenues, sur le marché de Montauban. France, Montauban le 2 décembre 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Tajine, menthe, tapis, illustration confessionnel musulman, Abaya et autres tenues, sur le marché de Montauban. France, Montauban le 2 décembre 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Tajine, menthe, tapis, illustration confessionnel musulman, Abaya et autres tenues, sur le marché de Montauban. France, Montauban le 2 décembre 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

The Muslim Faith Based Market El Baraka - Montauban

Muslim faith market, visit El Baraka food store, Halal butchery and other cosmetics, spices, teas, fruit, vegetables, fish, breads, pastries. France, Montauban, December 2, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gazans yearn for lasting peace as four-day truce to begin Friday

STORY: Gazans yearn for lasting peace as four-day truce to begin Friday SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced Gazans 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HEBA MOHAMED, Displaced Gazan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHAABAN AL-HELW, Displaced Gazan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SABI MOHAMED, Displaced Gazan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOAZ MOHAMED, Displaced Gazan 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): FARAH BARAKA, Displaced Gazan STORYLINE: Hamas confirmed Thursday that a four-day truce would take effect in the Gaza Strip on Friday morning. Over six weeks into the conflict, Gaza residents express hope that there will be lasting peace in the war-ridden enclave. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HEBA MOHAMED, Displaced Gazan "I urge all Arab countries to stand with us. There is no food, water, gas, or flour here. I have no money, diapers, or food for my child. How long will we continue to suffer? We are tired of war. The four-day truce is not enough.

Farmers in Gaza embrace promising date harvest season

STORY: Farmers in Gaza embrace promising date harvest season DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Gaza, Palestine CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers harvesting dates 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED BARAKA, Local farmer 3. various of farmers harvesting dates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MEDIEN ABU RUJAILA, Local farmer STORYLINE: The annual date harvest season kicks off in the Gaza Strip in the first week of Oct. According to the Hamas-run agriculture ministry in Gaza, this year's harvest will last until mid-Nov., and the coastal enclave is expected to produce about 15,000 tons of dates this year, a rebound from low yield last year under the impact of bad weather. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED BARAKA, Local farmer "We are currently in the season of harvesting dates, which comes in the month of Oct. The planting comes in four stages, starting from pollination to harvesting dates. This season is a source of livelihood that we wait for from year to year. Everyone waits for it t

MTV Video Music Awards 2023 - Arrivals - NJ

MTV Video Music Awards 2023 - Arrivals - NJ

Ras Baraka arrives at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

MTV Video Music Awards 2023 - Arrivals - NJ

MTV Video Music Awards 2023 - Arrivals - NJ

Ras Baraka and Linda Jumah arrive at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese company holds int'l seminar in Algeria on modern construction techniques

STORY: Chinese company holds int'l seminar in Algeria on modern construction techniques DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a technical seminar in Algiers, Algeria 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MOHAND SAID BARAKA, Former member of French Standardization Association 3. various of participants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FRANCESCO NESI, Director of the French branch of Maffeis Engineering (Italy) 5. various of participants 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FEDERICO BOSSETTI, Lead designer of Maffeis Engineering (Italy) 7. various of a screen STORYLINE: A Chinese engineering company on Sunday hosted a seminar in the Algerian capital of Algiers, as experts and engineers from China, Algeria, and other countries and regions discussed modern construction techniques. The event, in its first edition, was held at the International Conferences Center in Algiers by the Algerian branch of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC Algeria). SOUN

Climate change casts shadow on date harvest season in Gaza

STORY: Climate change casts shadow on date harvest season in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of Gazan farmers harvesting date in the coastal enclave 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED BARAKA, Local farm owner 3. shots of Gazan farmers harvesting date in the coastal enclave STORYLINE: A much-needed harvest has not arrived for date palms in the Gaza Strip through September, which according to local farmers, is another evidence of the tangible impact that climate change has on their livelihood, following the poor pollination in spring. Considering this year's delayed harvest season, farmers worried that if it ends in time in mid-October, the gross yields of this sweet household fruit could be bleak. "The coastal enclave usually produced about 15,000 tons of date, while this year it will not exceed 10,000 tons," said Adham al-Bassiouni, spokesman for the Hamas-run agriculture ministry. Ahmed Baraka, a 70-year-old farmer from Dir al-Balah in central

Jordan prince 'under house arrest' amid security crackdown

Jordan prince 'under house arrest' amid security crackdown

Files- © Yussef Allan/Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 49221-6. Amman-Jordan, 29/08/2003. Jordan's Crown Prince Hamzah Bin Al-Hussein marries Princess Noor Bent Aasem Bin Nayef, during a private ceremony at the Baraka Palace in Amman. Wedding should be held in a few months. King Abdallah II and Queen Rania pose with the Crown Prince and his bride. (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

Jordan prince 'under house arrest' amid security crackdown

Jordan prince 'under house arrest' amid security crackdown

Files- © Yussef Allan/Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 49221-9. Amman-Jordan, 29/08/2003. Jordan's Crown Prince Hamzah Bin Al-Hussein marries Princess Noor Bent Aasem Bin Nayef, during a private ceremony at the Baraka Palace in Amman. Wedding should be held in a few months. The bride poses with the five sons of King Hussein : from left Prince Hashem, Prince Faysal, Prince Hamzah, King Abdallah II, Prince Ali. (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)