Middle East

Antisemitism Conference in Israel Backfires with European Far-Right Presence

Controversy Abounds: The conference, touted as a pivotal dialogue against antisemitism, instead ignited a fierce debate with the involvement of far-right European figures. According to some invited guests, the event felt more like a contradiction to its own purpose, as stated in Middle East Eye. Cracked Alliances and Withdrawals Notably,

Gaza's Plea for Peace Ignored by the World

In the heart of the Gaza Strip’s turmoil, a resonant plea for peace echoes through its devastated streets. Citizens of Gaza, caught in a cyclone of violence and despair, have taken a powerful stand, demanding an end to the relentless warfare imposed upon them by both Israeli forces and

UK's Road to Redemption: Defining and Addressing Anti-Palestinian Racism

A wave of concern is sweeping through the United Kingdom as a petition urging the government to address anti-Palestinian racism gains significant momentum. This call to action, initiated by independent consultant Gary Spedding, pushes for the official recognition and investigation of racism faced by Palestinians within British society. A Rising

Decoding Hamas: Unveiling the Media's Role in Shaping Narratives

Understanding Beyond the Headlines Western media has often painted a one-dimensional, distorted picture of the Palestinian resistance movement, particularly Hamas, affecting the global perception and policymaking towards Palestinians. Helena Cobban, through her insightful book ‘Understanding Hamas: And Why That Matters,’ endeavours to unravel these prevailing notions and provide a well-rounded

Shocking Assault on Oscar-Winning Palestinian Director Sparks Outrage

The world of cinema was stunned when Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director known for the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” recounted a vicious assault by Israeli settlers and subsequent detention by Israeli military forces. This alarming incident has thrown a spotlight on the ever-persistent tensions in the occupied West Bank.

Columbia Student Granted Reprieve Amid Deportation Dispute with Trump Admin

Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student and permanent resident, finds herself at the center of a legal showdown with the Trump administration. Her alleged involvement in pro-Palestine protests has sparked a controversial deportation attempt, but recent court developments offer a temporary reprieve. Unfolding of Legal Battle Chung’s legal team,

Turmoil in Israel: Cabinet's Moves to Oust Attorney General Sparks Protests

The political atmosphere in Israel is reaching a boiling point as protests sweep the nation for the sixth consecutive day. According to Middle East Monitor, tens of thousands of demonstrators have flooded the streets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, rallying against the Israeli cabinet’s proposed no-confidence motion to dismiss