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Items by Ahmad Alzoubi
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Muslim slaves taken to Brazil were expensive, and worked to earn their freedom
Some of the descendants of Africans taken into slavery still share the name of the slaver who bought and sold them...
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The options for Turkiye’s strategy towards the Syrian refugee crisis
The Syrian refugee crisis has presented Turkiye under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with significant challenges. As one of the countries most impacted by the millions of refugees, Turkiye has shouldered a considerable burden. However, Erdogan has implemented various strategies to mitigate the issues stemming from the...
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The Myth of the Temple of Solomon II: Ostentation in Brazil
The work explores elements of the Jewish faith applied in an unorthodox way to the neo-Pentecostal evangelical Christian church and its theology of prosperity, which is growing in Brazil....
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Lebanon Army deportation of Palestinian families to areas under Syria Democratic Forces’ control raises concerns
Recent reports have surfaced regarding the alleged deportation of Palestinian families by the Lebanese Army to areas under the control of Syrian forces that are supported by the US. These developments have raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of the affected individuals, as well as the potential...
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The conflict in Ukraine: A test of European unity and global order
The relationship between Russia and the West has been marked by tension and conflict for several decades. The most recent source of conflict in recent years has been Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine, a former Soviet republic, has deep cultural, economic and political ties with Russia. However, these have...
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The Palestinian cause and Argentina’s ‘equidistant’ policy
Although geographically distant, Argentina has a history of solidarity with Palestine. Before the approval of the UN Partition Plan for Palestine in 1947, the South American country was a contender as a possible location for a “national home for the Jews”. This idea appeared in Theodor Herzl’s The Jewish...
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The Turkish elections: A turning point for the nation
The possibility of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party losing the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 May has recently sparked debate about the country’s future. Erdogan has been in power for more than 20 years and is facing his toughest challenge yet in the upcoming elections. If...
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Syria's support for Palestine: Manipulation for personal gain
The Syrian regime has historically used the Palestinian cause to advance its own political interests and agenda in the region. For many years, Damascus has positioned itself as a champion of the Palestinian cause, portraying itself as a defender of the rights of the Palestinian people and their struggle...
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Syrian chemical weapons: a moment of justice
In 2013, the Syrian regime agreed to give up its chemical arsenal under international supervision following a chemical attack that killed hundreds of people in a suburb of Damascus. However, since then, there have been several reports of the persistent use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime in...
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A solution for Syria is complicated and needs serious commitment
The war in Syria remains ongoing after twelve years, a consequence of the Arab Spring and the subsequent rise of anti-government, pro-democracy protests throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Since 2011, the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad has crossed swords with several opposition groups. The conflict has resulted...
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Club Deportivo Palestino, Chile Palestine Solidarity On The Football Pitch
The Bank of Palestine is the largest sponsor of Club Deportivo Palestino. Since its foundation, the club has benefited from an integrated community in Chile....
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Shadi: From a sidewalk school book seller to a connoisseur of books and bookstore owner
Interview with a bookseller, whose love for and knowledge of books earned him an international reputation and customers....
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‘Through the process of documenting Palestine’s history, the old do not die and the young will not forget’
Nayef Turaani has never visited the Palestinian town he is from because his family were forced out of it as a resut of the Nakba but he is collating information about its past to keep its memory alive...
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The myth of the Temple of Solomon and the struggle for Jerusalem
What does Al-Aqsa Mosque have to do with settler campaigns to rebuild the Biblical Temple of Solomon?...
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After travelling by sea for 30 days from Lebanon to Brazil, Mohamad Mourad’s real journey began
Migration has existed since ancient times, often a difficult choice for people to make, individually and collectively, for a variety of reasons. Historically, people migrated to find areas to grow trees and plants and raise livestock, seeking places where water and grass were readily available. With the passage of...
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IHH in Latin America: Humanitarian aid does not distinguish between race and religion
Interview with Mehmet Çelik, representative of the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation of projects in Latin America...
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Rayan reminded us of our humanity and ability to unite
Morocco and the Arab world was gripped by sadness when five-year-old Rayan Oram died after a five-day operation to rescue him from the deep well into which he had fallen. Social networks and news websites in Arab and English have since become a global book of condolence for the...
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Bukele makes first visit by a Salvadoran President to Turkey
The Salvadoran President, Nayib Bukele, landed in Turkey last Wednesday, 19 January, to meet with the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The next day, both leaders signed a deal worth $100 million, including trade and investments in defence, energy and infrastructure, immediately after the inauguration of the Salvadoran embassy...
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Farewell to Abdul Hamid Al-Qudah (1 January 1946 – 29 September 2021)
Abdul Hamid Al-Qudah, a renowned scientist in the diagnosis of bacterial diseases and an expert on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, has died. Abdul Hamid (1 January 1946 – 29 September 2021) was born in Ajloun, Jordan. Those who worked closely with him testified to his great generosity and...
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Syrian refugee leading the way in the development of robots in Denmark
Ahmad Mansour’s ambition is "to be one of the leading names in this field and, in the future, to open a company in the development and manufacturing of robots that help people make their lives easier."...
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Award-winning novelist Jalal Barjas is inspired by the suffering of Arab citizens
Jordanian writer Jalal Barjas has won the 2021 International Prize for Arabic Fiction, administered by the Booker Prize Foundation, for his novel Notebooks of the Bookseller. The prize is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the Arab world. Barjas is an aeronautical engineer, poet and novelist. Born in...
