“Palestine,” Yahya Sinwar said, “will expose the world.” It has done precisely that. Gaza has stripped the mask from the global order. Israeli-induced starvation, the systematic annihilation of hospitals, the levelling of an entire society, and the open genocide of Palestinians have not merely revealed the barbarism of settler-colonial violence; they have exposed the moral […]
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Two killed in stabbing and ramming attack in northern Israel
A Palestinian man killed two people in a combined stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel on Friday, Israeli authorities said, prompting the military to launch an operation in the assailant’s home village in the occupied West Bank. Read More: Israel vows to stay in Gaza, plans northern outposts Israeli police said the attack began in the city […]
Gaza stabilisation plan raises serious concerns
Former foreign minister Shireen Mazari has strongly criticised the proposed “International Stabilisation Force” for Gaza, warning that it risks undermining international law and Pakistan’s long-standing principled position on Palestine. Read More: UN-led stabilization force may deploy in Gaza next month Writing on the issue, she argued that the plan, initially floated by former US president Donald Trump and later […]
UN adopts Pakistan-backed resolution on right to self-determination
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution reaffirming the right of peoples living under colonial, foreign, or alien occupation to self-determination. The resolution, titled “Universal Realisation of the Right of the Peoples to Self-Determination,” was passed by consensus during the UNGA’s 80th session, highlighting broad international support for the […]
UN calls on Israel to allow Gaza humanitarian aid
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution urging Israel to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza. The resolution also called on Israel to respect UN facilities and adhere to international law in occupied territories. Tabled by Norway and supported by over a dozen countries, the resolution received backing from 139 member states. Read […]
Bethlehem lights Christmas tree for first time since Gaza war
BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, lit up a giant Christmas tree on Saturday for the first time since 2022. The 20-metre tree, adorned with red and gold baubles, was illuminated at the edge of Manger Square in a ceremony attended by thousands of Palestinians from across the West Bank […]
Global icons call for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti
Over 200 prominent cultural figures from literature, film, music, art, and activism have signed an open letter calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader jailed by Israeli forces in 2002. Barghouti, often described as the “Palestinian Mandela,” has been a central figure in the struggle for Palestinian statehood. Supporters view him as […]
Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000 as Israel violates fragile ceasefire
The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Saturday that Israel has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, marking one of the deadliest periods in the region’s history. The ministry’s latest statement reported the death toll at 70,100, even as Israel continues to violate what has been described as a fragile ceasefire. Read More: […]
Palestinian teen showcases AI invention at World Robot Olympiad
SINGAPORE – Palestinian student Razan Shawar travelled for 24 hours from the West Bank to showcase her team’s AI-powered invention at the World Robot Olympiad in Singapore, emphasising that innovation, not war, should define global perceptions of her country. Read More: The Millennium Education Triumphs at the World Robotics Olympiad 2024 regional round The 15-year-old high […]
Pakistan reaffirms unwavering solidarity with Palestine
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the people of Palestine on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on Saturday. They emphasised that Pakistan stood “shoulder to shoulder” with Palestinians in their struggle for freedom, dignity, and statehood. Read More: PM reaffirms […]