President Al-Mashat congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his election victoryYoung Palestinian man succumbs to his wounds from Israeli fire in Bethlehem

His Excellency Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat, Head of the Supreme Political Council, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections, which stated: "I am pleased to send Your Excellency my warmest congratulations on the occasion of your gaining the confidence of the Russian people and your victory in the presidential elections that were recently held in a competitive and free atmosphere. Your victory in the presidential elections is considered a defeat for America and the West, and it is an indication of the failure of all the efforts made by America and the West to confuse the Russian internal situation. America and the West must respect the will and decision of the Russian people. We in the Republic of Yemen look forward to strengthening the distinguished relations between our two friendly countries, wishing you success in your future tasks , further development and growth for yo ur friendly country. with my sincere appreciation Mahdi Muhammad Al-Mashat Head of the Supreme Political Council" Source: Yemen News Agency BETHLEHEM: A young man died of wounds he sustained when Israeli occupation forces shot him earlier this evening south of Bethlehem. The occupation forces fired bullets at Ziad Hamran, 31, near the entrance to the town of Beit Fajjar, adjacent to the intersection of the colonial settlement of Gush Etzion, which is built on citizens' lands south of Bethlehem, security sources told WAFA. The occupation forces left Hamran bleeding on the ground until he passed away before withholding his body, the sources added. WAFA correspondent reported that Hamran was from the village of Al-Hashimiyeh, west of Jenin, noting that the village witnessed a massive march after the announcement of his killing, denouncing the ongoing crimes of the occupation against the Palestinian people. Israeli sources claimed that Hamran carried out a shooting attack at the Gush Etzion intersection, which resulted in the injury of two Israeli soldiers, one of them suffering serious injuries. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA