In the past month, a plethora of emergency aid responses, organisational position statements and NGO campaigns have been launched in response to the catastrophic Israeli assault on Gaza. Unfortunately, these have been of mixed quality, with most of them making strong comments on the level of destruction in Gaza yet, meanwhile, refusing to publicly … Continue reading
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Israeli ship remains at sea as thousands of protesters gather in Oakland
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the port of Oakland attempt to prevent an Israeli ship from docking. Photograph: Justin Benttinen/The Guardian An Israeli ship that was scheduled to dock at the port of Oakland in California on Saturday remained at sea as between 2,000 and 3,000 pro-Palestinian activists streamed towards the port entrance, chanting and waving flags. … Continue reading
Emergency Appeal — Donate For Gaza
Assalamu Alaykum Brother and sisters, Wel, I started a campaign to collect donation to send Gaza, in 2012 war too i did,got help from many last time,hope i will get support this time too. some will ask how can we trust you, Well,I don;t have anyone or anything to prove about my honesty, but … Continue reading
Israel’s history of breaking ceasefires
I;m tired from claims that hamas did this,hamas broke ceasefire,while the supporters of israel never accept israel faults. fine now take a short list of history of Israel’s breaking Ceasefire..I know for many this will be useful,InshahAllah.. Share with others…I Will publish big one soon..InshahAllah Since Israel’s creation in 1948, Israeli political … Continue reading
Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zuhri on Israel’s targeted assassinations, lifting the siege on Gaza and Egypt’s role in the crisis
“We are ready for all options, including peaceful ones through mediators, whether they are Egyptians or others. We are also ready for the resistance choice, which is based on exhausting the occupation and putting it under pressure until it accepts our demands.” When the first ceasefire between Israel and Palestine failed in mid-July, Israeli … Continue reading
Gaza’s children: ‘Israel is creating a new generation of enemies’
Najia Warshagha at her uncle’s house in Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip. She was injured at the UNRWA school, supposedly providing safety for families fleeing the fighting. In the background is her mother Majdolen and injured brother Ali. Photograph: Sean Smith for the Guardian She seemed to represent the collective suffering of Gaza’s children: a … Continue reading
Gaza residents return to destroyed homes
Gaza residents return to destroyed homes Palestinians in enclave hit by Israeli attacks pick up the pieces as delegations continue indirect talks in Cairo. Palestinians were trying to return to a semblance of their normal lives in Gaza on Tuesday as a 72-hour truce entered its second day and negotiators sat down in Cairo … Continue reading
Out of the carnage of Gaza a new spirit: we are all Palestinians
Out of the carnage of Gaza a new spirit: we are all Palestinians The world has witnessed the daily brutality of Israel’s collective punishment and our cause is now stronger A rally for peace in Gaza, in Santiago, Chile. A rally for peace in Gaza, in Santiago, Chile. Photograph: Ivan Alvarado/Reuters On this bloody international … Continue reading
52% of UK voters believe Israel acted disproportionately over Gaza – poll
Guardian/ICM survey, which also found greater opposition to Israel than Palestinians, appears to find support for Lady Warsi who resigned over the issue A majority of British voters believe Israel acted in a disproportionate manner during the recent Gaza conflict, according to the latest Guardian/ICM poll, which lends support to the arguments that persuaded Lady … Continue reading
Gazans return to looted homes, dead livestock
KHUZA’A — The beautiful, dark yellow-colored villa of Al Najjar appears to be in pieces. It’s the very first home in Khuza’a, the closest Palestinian home to the Israeli tanks on the border with Gaza — and the first one Israeli troops broke into two weeks ago. “They were here, they destroyed all my … Continue reading