Tag: palestine
Palestinian Healthcare on the Brink Amid Ongoing Conflict
A Collapsing Healthcare System Years of occupation and conflict have brought Gaza’s healthcare system to the verge of collapse. Hospitals face chronic shortages of essential supplies, such as antibiotics, painkillers, and medical equipment. Patients with chronic illnesses, including cancer and diabetes, struggle to access the treatment they need. As airstrikes continue, healthcare workers risk their lives to provide care, often working without electricity or clean…
UK Suspends Arms Exports to Israel: A Partial Step Toward Justice
Political Pressure for Change In a significant policy shift, the UK government has suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licenses to Israel. This move comes after increasing pressure from human rights organizations, activists, and citizens concerned about the use of UK-made weapons in the Gaza conflict. While this action marks progress, it falls short of a full embargo, which many activists argue is essential…
UN General Assembly Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Occupied Palestinian Territories
The United Nations General Assembly has recently taken a major step regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On September 18, 2024, the Assembly passed a resolution urging Israel to withdraw from the Occupied Palestinian Territories within one year. This includes ending settlement expansions, withdrawing military forces, and dismantling the separation wall in the West Bank. Global Pressure for Change With 124 countries voting in favor, 14 against,…
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Primary School in Occupied West Bank
On September 16, 2024, Israeli settlers launched a violent attack on a Palestinian primary school in the occupied West Bank, marking yet another alarming escalation of settler violence. The school, located in the small town of Al-Tuwani, has become a symbol of Palestinian resilience, yet it remains a frequent target for settlers intent on disrupting Palestinian daily life. According to witnesses, the settlers hurled stones…
The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Palestine: The Unseen Toll of Conflict
The ongoing situation in Palestine has not only left a visible mark on its land and infrastructure but has also caused a deep and pervasive mental health crisis. The psychological trauma endured by Palestinians, especially in Gaza, has reached unprecedented levels. According to reports, 23% of all Palestinians suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and an alarming 54% of children are affected by it. These…
UAE Refuses to Support Gaza Reconstruction Without Palestinian State
The United Arab Emirates has declared it will not back any post-war reconstruction plans for Gaza unless a clear path toward the establishment of a Palestinian state is defined. The UAE’s stance reflects growing frustration among Arab nations with continued occupation and the lack of progress toward a two-state solution. The rebuilding of Gaza, devastated by conflict, is seen as futile without a long-term political…
Outrage as Israeli Rabbi Blesses Soldier Accused of Raping Palestinian Prisoner
In a disturbing event that has sparked global outrage, an Israeli rabbi blessed a soldier accused of raping a Palestinian prisoner. This shocking act highlights the deep injustices Palestinians face under Israeli occupation, where even the gravest crimes against human dignity are met with endorsement rather than condemnation. The blessing of the accused soldier is not just an isolated incident; it reflects a larger, systemic…
Massachusetts Man Sets Himself on Fire in Protest of Gaza Conflict
On September 11, 2024, a man named Matt Nelson committed an extreme act of protest by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Boston. In a recorded video shared before the event, Nelson made it clear that his self-immolation was in response to the United States’ financial and military support of Israel’s actions in Gaza. He condemned what he called “the genocide in…
Gaza Reports First Polio Case in 25 Years
Palestine is now in its 11th month of dispute against Israel, and conditions in Gaza have deteriorated rapidly since the conflict began. What was once a vibrant community has been reduced to rubble, with Gaza now resembling a landfill due to the relentless Israeli occupation. The infrastructure has crumbled, and access to basic necessities like clean water, electricity, and medical care is scarce. These dire…
“Elon Musk Promises Starlink Internet Access in Gaza to Aid Organizations Despite Israel Opposition”
Elon Musk’s SpaceX venture, Starlink, is set to facilitate crucial communication links in Gaza for globally recognized aid organizations. This move has stirred tensions, prompting Israel’s communication minister to vow opposition.Musk took to the social media platform X to express uncertainty about the authority overseeing ground links in Gaza, emphasizing that “no terminal has requested a connection in that area.” On Saturday, a telephone and…