Tag: Palestine / Israel

‘Won’t Exchange My Dignity’: Brazil Leader’s Fiery Anti-Israel Speech On Gaza ‘Genocide’

Brazilian President once again has labelled Israel’s military offensive in Gaza as a “genocide”. He emphasised the severity of the raging Gaza war and its devastating impact on Palestinians. Lula Da Silva also called for a “free and sovereign Palestinian state” amid the raging war. The remarks comes amid a diplomatic row between Israel &… Read More ‘Won’t Exchange My Dignity’: Brazil Leader’s Fiery Anti-Israel Speech On Gaza ‘Genocide’

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‘It was an execution’: family mourns boy shot dead by Israeli forces

Nihal Abu Ayash, 16, was reportedly the 100th Palestinian child to be killed in the West Bank since Hamas’s 7 October attack Nihal was the 100th Palestinian child to be killed in the occupied West Bank since Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel, according to the human rights group Defense for Children International – Palestine… Read More ‘It was an execution’: family mourns boy shot dead by Israeli forces

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Arms maker BAE Systems makes record profit amid Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars

Increased military spending prompted by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict helped the British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems to record profits last year, with further growth expected in the year ahead. The FTSE 100 company made underlying profits before interest and tax of £2.7bn on record sales of £25.3bn in 2023. Shares in weapons manufacturers… Read More Arms maker BAE Systems makes record profit amid Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars

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Secretary Blinken, this is the uncomfortable truth about America and Israel

GAZA casualties live statistics Mr. Secretary, you have provided the weapons and the political cover that enabled the murder of 65 members of my family, mostly women and children, over the past four months. In strikes in mid-November, three generations of my family were killed by missiles as they sought shelter and safety. I carry their… Read More Secretary Blinken, this is the uncomfortable truth about America and Israel

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Gaza war: India’s Water Transport Workers’ Union refuses to load, unload Israel-bound weapons on any ships

They have taken the decision after seeing any role in enabling ship to carry armaments which may aggravate the war in Gaza and particularly in Rafah. Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, the Water Transport Workers Federation of India – representing 3,500 workers at 11 major Indian ports – declared to refuse to load or unload… Read More Gaza war: India’s Water Transport Workers’ Union refuses to load, unload Israel-bound weapons on any ships

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‘Self-empowerment and lots of spending’: our frustrating slide into Stanley cup feminism

Arwa Mahdawi While liberal feminism (which is also often termed white feminism or corporate feminism or lean-in feminism) did fall out of favour for a bit, it feels like it’s trying very hard to make a comeback. It’s not just Barbie and Stanley cups; it shows up in the way multiple media outlets are currently… Read More ‘Self-empowerment and lots of spending’: our frustrating slide into Stanley cup feminism

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In Rafah, we sit in flimsy tents as the bombs fall. There is no escape: we can only wait for the worst

Bahzad Al-Akhras I’m a doctor and psychiatrist, and before the war in Gaza, my days followed a reliable routine. I would go to work in the clinic, visit my friends and spend time with my family. I lived a normal life. Now, my family and I are refugees in Rafah, after the Israeli army ordered us… Read More In Rafah, we sit in flimsy tents as the bombs fall. There is no escape: we can only wait for the worst

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6-Year-Old Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Found Dead With Massacred Family, Rescue Workers

GAZA casualties live statistics Rajab drew worldwide attention following the publication of her desperate plea for help as she sat surrounded by relatives slain by Israeli troops. Two paramedics sent to rescue the child were also killed by Israeli forces Six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab was killed along with five relatives and two medics sent… Read More 6-Year-Old Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Found Dead With Massacred Family, Rescue Workers

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