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Items by Motasem A Dalloul
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The infanticide that is inherent in Israel’s genocide
Just as head chopping was central to Daesh as an expression of its military prowess and power, killing babies and children is central to Israel as an expression of its dominance in occupied Palestine. No one loves head chopping more than Daesh, and no one loves killing children more...
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What could Saudi Arabia’s first AAA game be like, following China’s success?
Last month, China made gaming history with the release of the instant hit “Black Myth: Wukong.” An RPG set in mythological China and loosely based on the classical Chinese novel, Journey to the West, it marked the country’s first foray into AAA gaming—blockbuster titles with massive budgets—a notable departure...
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Israel’s influence on Big Tech: Silencing pro-Palestine media
On Monday, Egyptian-American comedian and outspoken critic of Israel Bassem Youssef caused a social media storm after his account on X with almost 12 million followers was no longer accessible. This led to widespread speculation among users, media outlets and even the state-affiliated account of Israel, with many assuming...
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The untold terms of the new American ceasefire proposal
On Monday, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken visited the occupation state of Israel and met with senior officials there, including President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following his meeting with Netanyahu, he said they discussed a potential ceasefire that would see the end of the Israeli...
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The US is not a credible ceasefire mediator, but a genocide partner
Senior US, Egyptian and Qatari officials, along with others from the region and other parts of the world, have been exerting massive mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire between the Israeli occupation and the Palestinian resistance. As the brutal Israeli onslaught against the Palestinians in Gaza has entered its...
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Israel is a state built on lies and will continue promoting lies
At dawn on 10 August, the Israeli occupation fighters, using highly advanced American munition, attacked a three-storey mosque located in Al-Tabi’in School in Gaza City, killing more than 115 displaced people and wounding more than 150 others, including women and children. Over the last two weeks, Israeli occupation forces...
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Iran under the Mongols: Ilkhanid Administrators and Persian Notables in Fars
In the 13th century, the Mongols under the formidable leadership of Genghis Khan swept across the vast steppes of Central Asia, bringing unprecedented devastation as they advanced towards the Middle East. Their conquest culminated in the catastrophic sack of Baghdad in 1258, which led to the fall of the...
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Netanyahu is ‘enslaving national interest for his own political, criminal interests’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “enslaving Israel’s national interest in the service of his own political, personal and criminal interests,” according to a former member of Israel’s National Security Council. Most Israelis believe that Netanyahu is “operating for his own political interests and not for the national interest,” Eran...
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Support Israel’s crimes in Gaza has become an Americanism
After nearly ten months of the livestreamed genocide in the occupied and blockaded Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was honoured by US Congress as a hero and was given the chance to address the world through its platform. Despite the mass opposition to his invitation, he was...
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Underestimating Yemeni resolve, Israel opens up a southern front
On 19 July, a drone launched from Yemen struck near the US embassy in Tel Aviv, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to several others. This suicide drone, aptly named Yafa (the Arabic name for Jaffa, which forms part of today’s Tel Aviv), managed to evade...
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Netanyahu’s dilemma is the decline of deterrence and the exposure of the occupation
Israel has always prided itself on its ability to wage sudden, short wars against Arab states and defeat them without the need to fight within the territories it has occupied since the 1948 Nakba and the June 1967 Naksa. It invaded Lebanon to fight, and has fought six wars...
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Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza has backfired on Israelis
As a result of Israel’s longest war since it was established on the land of Palestine in 1948, some 46,000 companies have closed in Israel, local media has revealed. Israeli economists believe this will rise to 100,000 by the end of this year. The brutal Israeli war against Palestinians...
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K-Pop stans call for South Korea gov’t to cancel Israel event amid Gaza genocide
For well over a decade now, K-Pop, the global sensation originating from South Korea, has found a notable following among youth in the Middle East. The vibrant music, captivating performances and engaging “idols” have won over fans and even “stans” across the region, uniting them in a shared passion...
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France reborn: The rise of the left and the decline of the far-right
The second round of the French legislative elections gave first place to the left-wing coalition, the Popular Front, with 182 seats, followed by Ensemble with 168 seats, while the far-right nationalist National Rally took third place with 143 seats. The victory of the left will restore the attempt to...
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The absent political alternative in Iraq
It was clear after the American occupation overthrew Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, that Iraqi society did not have a solid foundation for free political activity, dealing with the ethics of societal political work, competition between different movements and the philosophy of political work as a whole. All of...
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Palestinians have nothing to lose on their way to achieving their freedom
Nine months into the continuous genocidal Israeli war on Gaza, Palestinians in the Strip continue to be resilient and steadfast despite the relentless bombing and tightening siege. The immoral Israeli occupation state, backed by most of the Arab regimes, India and Western countries, has been using its filthy power...
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Forget ‘Maccies’ and ‘Donnies’ – how about McGenocide? The McDonald’s ad that misses the mark
McDonald’s latest ‘Make it yours’ advert, crafted by Leo Burnett UK and directed by Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz director Edgar Wright, embraces the youthful slang that rebrands the global fast food giant as “Maccies,” “McDizzles,” and other quirky names while celebrating “McDonald’s place in British culture.”...
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‘The injustices we see abroad reflect how governments treat people at home’, says Palestinian candidate running in UK election
As Britain gears up for its next general election, the Labour Party finds itself in the midst of a far-reaching crisis of trust, especially among its Muslim voter base. The Party, under the leadership of “Zionist supporter” Keir Starmer, has faced intense criticism for its handling of the genocide...
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British-French imperialism today: the Sykes-Picot legacy
In the 20th and 21st centuries, thirteen conflicts and wars have occurred between Israel and its neighbours. There have been three wars between close allies of Israel and neighbouring Arab countries. Each of these engagements can trace their origins back to the humiliation and contempt wrought upon the Middle...
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Endorsing the UAE, appeasing Iran: China’s stance in the Gulf islands dispute
Last week, China took the controversial decision to reaffirm its support for the UAE regarding the sovereignty of three strategically important islands — Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb — which have been under Iranian control since 1971. In a 47-point joint statement made during UAE President Mohammed...
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At last, the Israeli occupation and Daesh are on the same UN blacklist
In 2014, when the Israeli occupation launched its large-scale war on the occupied Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likened the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas to the Western-backed terrorist group Daesh. Not only myself, but also tens of writers and intellectuals responded to him. They refuted his...
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‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee’: Remembering Muhammad Ali
Legendary boxer and global icon Muhammad Ali passed away on 3 June, 2016. He had arguably “the most recognisable face and name in the world.” Known for his extraordinary achievements both inside and outside the ring, Ali’s legacy as a fighter for justice continues to inspire. His principled stance...
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Losing Raisi: A major setback, but the Islamic Republic will endure
On Wednesday, millions attended the funeral procession of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who along with top diplomat, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six others, were killed in a helicopter crash on 19 May, near the Azerbaijan border due to poor weather conditions. The funeral prayers, led by Supreme Leader...
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The ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu is nothing more than hot air
Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, announced yesterday that he is seeking to arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. He announced the same measure for Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh, top Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Al...