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Items by Adnan Hmidan
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Freedom Flotilla: How detained activists became powerful global ambassadors for Palestine
When the latest Freedom Flotilla set sail to break the siege on Gaza, it was never just about whether the ships would reach the shoreline. It was about sending a message across seas and continents — that Gaza is not alone, and that hundreds of men and women are willing…
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Why Palestinians cannot trust a promise from Donald Trump?
In 1982, the Palestine Liberation Organisation agreed to leave Beirut with its weapons, on the basis that an international force would remain in the city and prevent the Israeli army from entering. The PLO withdrew, but the international force soon departed, leaving the defenceless refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila…
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Two years of genocide: Why Gaza’s resistance will never surrender
Since the outbreak of the genocidal war on Gaza nearly two years ago, the world has been confronted with an extraordinary reality: a besieged people whose homes are levelled, whose hospitals are bombed and whose families are torn apart, yet who rise from beneath the rubble — sometimes barefoot, often…
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From Wembley to Gaza: When the Palestinian narrative outpaces the occupation
On Wednesday night in London, something remarkable happened. More than 12,500 people filled Wembley Arena, alongside 69 artists and public figures, raising nearly $2m for Gaza in a volunteer-led effort. Yet the real significance lay not in the money, but in the breaking of a long-standing wall of fear: the…
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Nepal’s shocking scenes are a warning to corrupt rulers everywhere
The recent images from Nepal were not ordinary news items to be consumed and forgotten. International media broadcasted extraordinary scenes: angry crowds chasing down officials and wealthy elites accused of corruption, stripping them of the symbols of their privilege. In some cases, individuals were even forced to remove their clothes…
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Mandela’s struggle was never perfectly united, why demand it of Palestinians?
Nelson Mandela is often remembered as the man who led a perfectly united struggle: one leader, one movement, one people. This tidy narrative is frequently thrown at Palestinians: “If only you were united like Mandela, you would succeed too.” But history tells a different story. South Africa’s path to freedom…
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Who is really behind Britain’s anti-refugee protests?
On Friday, 29 August 2025, anti-refugee campaigners suffered a key legal defeat. The government won its appeal to prevent the eviction of asylum seekers from a hotel in southern England. Ministers hailed the ruling as “common sense.” For protest organisers, it became another rallying cry—evidence, they claimed, that even the…
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The Egyptian King Mohamed Salah; why does he step down when it comes to Gaza?
In a single season, Mohamed Salah swept five major individual honours: the Premier League Golden Boot, Premier League Player of the Year, Liverpool’s Player of the Season, plus awards from both the players’ union and fan associations. Such a remarkable collection cemented him not only as an extraordinary talent, but…
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Britain: From arms supplier to accomplice in war crimes
When we speak of the devastation in Gaza, the blame does not rest solely on the generals and politicians of the occupying power. The tragedy is sustained by the international system that arms, trains and protects it. And Britain, far from being a neutral observer, is among the most significant…
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Laila Cunningham: The colourful face of Britain’s new hate narrative
“Britain isn’t a dumping ground for dangerous men from failed states.” With this stark statement, Laila Cunningham casts a dark shadow over the very country she was born in — a country that welcomed her Egyptian parents back in the 1960s. It’s a deeply troubling lapse in both language and…
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Recognition without justice is not liberation: Gaza demands more
In recent weeks, several Western governments have issued statements suggesting a growing openness to recognising a Palestinian state. France has expressed its intention to support Palestine gaining a “state seat” at the United Nations this September. The UK has hinted it may follow suit—so long as a ceasefire in Gaza…
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Resistance is not a democratic option
In Palestine, and most starkly today in Gaza, the very act of resistance has become subject to scrutiny more intense than the occupation it confronts. The people living under siege, bombardment, and military control are judged not by the justice of their cause, but by the decorum of their defiance.…
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Gaza is starving and the world looks away
In Gaza, mornings no longer begin with the sound of explosions — but with the quiet, urgent cries of hunger. Mothers wake to infants with no milk. Children search for scraps to ease empty stomachs before the bombs return to flatten what little hope remains. This isn’t exaggeration. It’s a…
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They ask why we protest. We ask: How can we not?
As we enter the 22nd month of Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza, one question continues to echo. Not from those under the bombs, but from those watching in silence: “Why are they still protesting?” But perhaps the better question is: How could we possibly not? For nearly two years, Gaza…
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Palestine lives on: Why solidarity can’t be outlawed
History, and the hard lessons of our time, have shown us that what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger. Solidarity with a just cause doesn’t need permission. It doesn’t require a license, official approval, or political affiliation. Justice isn’t defined by court rulings or party lines; it lives in the…
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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…