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February 24, 2016

Gazan amputees walk in each other’s shoes

The friendship of three amputees was a remarkable sight to see as they stood on the beach in Gaza City, but what was even more surreal about the sight...

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February 24, 2016

Instead of Lebanon, Saudi Arabia gives billions to Sudan

Saudi Arabia has decided to donate $5 billion to the Sudanese army after it stopped billions in support for the Lebanese army, a Sudanese newspaper reported a government official...

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February 24, 2016

Israel prevents Kenyan president from meeting with Abu Mazen

Hebrew reports said the Israeli authorities have prevented Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta from going to Ramallah to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen). Israeli radio quoted sources...

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February 24, 2016

Securitising the refugee crisis: The anatomy of a humanitarian failure

The on-going refugee crisis on Europe’s borders continues to break grim records, and it is likely to be a central issue in the forthcoming “Brexit” referendum. According to the...

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February 24, 2016

David Cameron blasts Israel’s ‘genuinely shocking’ illegal settlements

David Cameron has branded Israel’s construction of illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land as “genuinely shocking”. The Prime Minister said that though he was a strong supporter of Israel,...

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February 24, 2016

The tragedy of Ahmed and Palestine’s feral children

Ahmed is an angry young man; a very angry young man. Unlike most 12 year-olds who are on the cusp of their teens with wild ambitions and high aspirations,...

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February 24, 2016

Egyptian court frees Al-Qaeda leader’s brother

The Cairo Criminal Court released Mohamed Rabie Al-Zawahiri, the brother of the current leader of Al-Qaeda Ayman Al-Zawahiri, following the deterioration of his health. In a press statement issued...

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February 24, 2016

PA ambassador to Turkey says Fatah, Hamas to meet in Doha next month

Palestinian Authority Ambassador to Turkey Fa’ed Mustafa said Hamas and Fatah officials would meet in Qatar early next month with a view to kick-starting reconciliation efforts, the Anadolu Agency...

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February 24, 2016

Sweden increases donation to UNRWA

Sweden has announced an increase in its annual contribution to UNRWA’s budget to $40.6 million. UNRWA said in a statement that “this 15 per cent increase follows the past...

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February 24, 2016

UAE prevents citizens travelling to Lebanon, reduces diplomatic mission

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday that it was banning citizens from traveling to Lebanon and will significantly reduce its diplomatic mission there, as tensions grow between...

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