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Items by Adnan Hmidan
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Is resistance a choice only when victory is assured?
Resistance is too often measured by the calculus of gains and losses: the blows dealt to an enemy and the land reclaimed through force. While these metrics may offer insight into military or political outcomes, they fail to grasp the true depth of what resistance means. They do not reach…
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Israel at 77: A fragile state propped up by American power
More than 77 years since the Zionist project was planted at the heart of the Arab and Islamic world, and despite enjoying unprecedented military, political and financial support from the West, particularly the United States, Israel remains a fragile entity. For all the rhetoric portraying it as a military and…
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The world of beasts and the lie of justice
In today’s world, international law has been hollowed out—reduced to symbolic language with no teeth—and reason itself is increasingly shaped not by justice, but by raw power. The leaders of the so-called G7 have once again gathered to issue one of their formulaic declarations: carefully worded, predictably imbalanced, and ultimately…
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When conscience sails and law sinks: The illegality of intercepting Madleen
Once again, the so-called “most moral army in the world” flexes its muscle, not against a military threat or armed combatants, but against a small humanitarian vessel brimming with conscience and compassion. The Madleen carried no missiles, no drones, only sacks of rice, baby formula, and prosthetic limbs intended for…
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Do you support Palestine when it fights, or only when it bleeds?
Since the onset of the genocide, ethnic cleansing, and collective punishment in Gaza, the popular movement across Europe has evolved far beyond a fleeting trend. It has become a sweeping grassroots revolution. Millions have raised the Palestinian flag, not just in symbolic solidarity, but through meaningful actions and clear political…
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Don’t let the compass drift: Gaza must remain the focus
Since October 7, the world has been witnessing a genocide in Gaza—an atrocity that is neither difficult to describe nor lacking in evidence. More than 100,000 people have been killed or injured. Entire families have been wiped out. Over 70% of Gaza’s population have either been forcibly displaced or are…
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Migration: Treating the symptoms or addressing the root causes?
Amid heated debates over immigration in Britain and across the West, media headlines are dominated by plans to curb migrant flows, tighten asylum laws and deport those seeking protection. Yet this intense focus on the “branches” of the issue overlooks its deeper roots — namely, the enduring impact of Western…
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Gaza will not be defeated as long as there are people who refuse to stay silent
In a bloody scene that encapsulates what the occupation seeks to entrench in Gaza, a police officer was brutally assassinated by armed assailants, while Israeli forces executed eight paramedics in cold blood as they attended to the wounded. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue to target journalists, ensuring that no witnesses remain…
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How do we write our history in support of Gaza?
Gaza is not just a place that gets bombed frequently, the images of which we might see on the news and social media. Today, Gaza is also a trial of conscience for every individual, a history being written by all those who choose to be part of the struggle for…
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A hypocritical world and the new generation of resistance
Despite the guardians of world order constantly claiming to uphold human values and international law, time and again they prove themselves to be complicit with Israel in its crimes — if not actual collaborators. We all saw the media frenzy over a mistaken identification of an Israeli detainee’s body, as…
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Palestinians have no real democratic representatives: the leadership lacks legitimacy
The Palestinian struggle for liberation and independence has always been tied to the fight for democratic representation. However, the current reality reveals a painful truth: Palestinians, both inside Palestine and in the diaspora, lack a legitimate democratic leadership that truly represents them. The Palestinian Authority (PA), established under the Oslo…
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Will Trump let hell break out in Gaza?
Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has adopted a strategy of “shock and awe”— not just in foreign policy but in the smallest details of daily life. A flurry of decisions, provocative statements and threats stretching from Gaza to Canada, Panama and Greenland, alongside a return to…
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Gaza rejects displacement, but what if it’s imposed?
For decades, the Israeli occupation, backed by Western powers, has sought to liquidate the Palestinian cause through various means, foremost among them forced displacement. Today, these attempts resurface under the framework of the “alternative homeland” project, aiming to empty the Gaza Strip of its population and impose a new demographic…
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Gaza teaches the world a lesson in resilience: Endurance amid the challenges of occupation
In the face of genocide, ethnic cleansing and a suffocating blockade, Gaza has demonstrated an extraordinary endurance that few could have anticipated. This resilience is not a chance occurrence but the outcome of the steadfastness of its people, their patience in the face of ongoing Israeli aggression, and their refusal…
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Double standards: Between Gaza, Los Angeles and Ukraine
While Gaza is being obliterated, entire families erased from civil records, children deprived of food and medicine, with doctors and patients detained and bodies left for dogs to scavenge, the world stands by in silence. This harrowing scene unfolds daily in Gaza, where the occupation perpetrates the most heinous forms…
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For the first time, Palestinians abroad publicly criticise the Palestinian Authority
For the first time since its establishment in 2017, the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad has issued a direct and explicit criticism of the Palestinian Authority (PA). This comes after the PA’s actions in the occupied West Bank, particularly in Jenin and its refugee camp, reached an intolerable level. The…
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Navigating political landscapes: Arab presence in British cities
The influence of minorities in the public life of democratic and open societies is not solely determined by their numbers, but also by their presence, engagement and interaction. This is exemplified by many minorities, including the Arab community in Britain. They are advocating for a more effective participation in the…
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Will Israel’s aggression against Palestinians in Gaza end in 2024?
As the new year begins, the Gaza Strip is still under a relentless Israeli military offensive that has killed and wounded 80,000 people to date. The Palestinian residents of Gaza, meanwhile, display remarkable resilience and resistance, both of which have worn out the occupation forces like never before. Our hopes…
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No place for Christmas in Gaza
The devastating impact of the Israeli occupation on the Christian community in Gaza is a tragic tale of loss, betrayal, and ongoing suffering. Over a thousand Christians will not know Christmas this year. Christians in Gaza, have not only lost their places of worship but have also endured the pain…
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Palestine wins the World Cup
An English fan with blue eyes and blond hair chanted “freedom for Palestine” on an Israeli channel, during a live broadcast. This incident was like a thunderbolt against the Occupation and its supporters, while the disappointment was clear in the presenter’s facial expressions. Although it was not broadcast on the…
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Forget its freedom rhetoric, Germany suppresses all who stand in solidarity with Palestine
In supposedly democratic Germany, the country that was reunited when the Berlin Wall was broken down, human rights activists who express solidarity with Palestine face discrimination and persecution under the pretext of the drive against anti-Semitism. In some ways, this is worse than what happens within the occupation state of…
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Palestinians in the diaspora have a key role to play and must not be marginalised
A thousand Palestinians from all over the world met in Istanbul last weekend to elect a new leadership for the Popular Conference of Palestinians Abroad and to evaluate its work over the five years since it was established in 2017. The conference is the only entity that brings Palestinians together…
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Oppressing the weak
Cowards rely on conquering the weak in order to try to make themselves appear strong. This is what the Israeli occupation in Palestine does. There are frequent scenes of attacks against children, special needs people and women. The story of the brutal treatment and then the arrest of the innocent…
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Who is pouring fuel on the fire of hatred against Muslims in Britain and the West?
There has been a noticeable increase in Islamophobia in Britain, revealed by a recent study from the University of Birmingham, which reported that 25 per cent of Britons have a negative view of Islam and Muslims. This figure does not necessarily mean that the rest have a positive view, as…