Monthly Archives: March 2018

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The on going Syrian War is getting worse in Eastern Ghouta and civilians are distraught that Western Countries aren’t doing more to stop the violence. Even the 5-hour cease fire has done more harm than good. Air raids and other violent acts are still happening within these hours, killing more civilians and not allowing aid to get in and medics… Read more »

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When first researching the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, I was initially sucked into to the nitty-gritty blame game. Who was at the most fault? Who was to blame for all the bloodshed and innocent lives lost? However, upon taking a step back I came to realize that both the Israelis and the Palestinians have blood on their hands. No one is innocent… Read more »

In rare UN speech, Abbas calls for Mideast peace conference

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday called for an international conference to be held by mid-2018 to pave the way for recognition of Palestinian statehood as part of a wider Middle East peace process. In a rare address to the UN Security Council, Abbas said he would step up efforts to achieve full UN membership for Palestine and urged countries that have yet to recognize… Read more »

The two-state solution is still the only game in town

Even after Donald Trump’s Jerusalem decision, there is no feasible alternative to the two-state solution in Palestine.  US President Donald Trump’s announcement on December 6 last year of his decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was a real shock not only for Palestinians but also for the international community as a whole.

More than 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza died from Israeli blockade

Gaza Strip’s 12-year land, air and naval blockade has resulted in the deaths of more than 1,000 Palestinians.  The Gaza Strip’s collective of charitable organisations said more than 1,000 Palestinians have died as a result of the ongoing Israeli blockade on the coastal enclave.  The coordinator of the organisations, Ahmad al-Kurd, also said on Sunday that five premature babies born in the… Read more »