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War in Gaza opens scars for Palestinians in Lebanon, firming up support for Hamas

In Beirut's Shatila refugee camp, Palestinian refugees say they support Hamas' fight for their homeland.

WEKU

Altruism, opportunism or both: What pushed South Africa to ICJ over Gaza?

Pretoria’s intent is under scrutiny as it presents an all-important case against Israel’s war in Gaza at the ICJ.

Al Jazeera

The 'day after' in Gaza: 'The Palestinian Authority is not in a position to govern'

The Israeli government recently laid out its plans for the future governance of Gaza once its war with Hamas is over. The proposal released on January 4 made clear that the Islamist movement would no longer control the besieged Palestinian enclave. However, there was also little provision for the return…

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Nelson Mandela's support for Palestinians endures with South Africa's genocide case against Israel

South Africa's long-held support for the Palestinian people can be traced back to the time of Nelson Mandela and Yasser Arafat

The Independent UK

Beirut bombings: Israel’s long history of assassination attempts in Lebanon

Killing of Hamas officials comes after an 18-year pause in Israel’s targeting of Palestinian leaders in Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

Survivors of Israel’s siege of Beirut see history repeating itself in Gaza

Residents of Beirut see parallels with Israel’s tactics 42 years ago and today’s campaign on the Palestinian enclave.

Al Jazeera

What are Palestine’s unique Christmas rituals, disrupted by Israel’s war?

This year’s Christmas will have rubble-laden mangers and silent processions amid the Israel, Hamas war.

Al Jazeera

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Israeli campaign to kill Hamas leaders likely to backfire, say earlier assassination targets

‘It made us fight more,’ says one former Fatah intelligence chief, among those warning strategy could prove counterproductive

The Guardian - UK

Mahmoud Abbas's rule 'has to end', says Nasser al-Qudwa, Yasser Arafat’s nephew

Nasser al-Qudwa, a Palestinian former foreign minister, told FRANCE 24 that Mahmoud Abbas's 18 years at the head of the Palestinian Authority "has to end", adding that the overwhelming majority of Palestinians agree. It is their right to see new leadership, he said, adding that "85% of the Palestinians want…

France 24

From Yasser Arafat to Madonna: how the Palestinian keffiyeh became a global symbol

The scarf has gone from a mark of solidarity to a hipster fashion piece – and back again

The Guardian - US

Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza

After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, curators in Israel raced to lock their most precious museum items into safe storage. In Gaza, the fighting has caused damage to more than 100 cultural landmarks.

WEKU

What is a keffiyeh, who wears it, and how did it become a symbol for Palestinians?

Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel's bombardment of Gaza in response, the keffiyeh has drawn increased attention in the United States.

WEKU

Unpack the past: Mandela, the keffiyeh and South Africa’s Palestine embrace

Ten years after Mandela passed away, his keffiyeh moment remains a symbol of South African warmth for Palestine.

Al Jazeera

As the ceasefire ends, a question from history lingers: will Israel win the battle but lose the war against Hamas?

One lesson from the 1982 Lebanon war is that Israel’s enemy only needs to survive against superior firepower to gain an advantage

The Guardian - UK

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How the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became a symbol of Palestinian identity

After Israel declared war on Hamas following the militant group’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and hostilities resumed in the region, some Palestinians have been urging non-Palestinians to wear the keffiyeh, a distinctive checkered scarf, during protests.

International Business Times

Key Israeli-Palestinian Accord Dead, Says An Architect Of Deal

The Oslo Accords, which aimed to bring "peaceful coexistence" to Israel and the Palestinians, are now dead, one of the deal's architects, Norwegian peace worker Jan Egeland told AFP. The agreement produced the now iconic image of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin shaking hands September…

The Guardian - UK

Corrupt, discredited: could a reformed Palestinian Authority run Gaza?

The west’s preferred vehicle to govern a Gaza shorn of Hamas is a body whose authority has been undermined by all sides

WEKU

The day Gaza got an airport and a presidential visit, fueling dreams of statehood

It seems hard to fathom today, but 25 years ago, a relatively calm Gaza appeared to be progressing toward a Palestinian state — and President Bill Clinton inaugurated the Gaza International Airport.

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France 24

Israeli army accused of 'destroying all Palestinian symbols' in West Bank refugee camps

Since the start of the war with Hamas on October 7, the Israeli army has stepped up its raids on the occupied West Bank, particularly in the Tulkarem and Jenin refugee camps, which Palestinians see as bastions of resistance.

The Guardian - US

US wasn’t always Israel’s strongest ally – what changed and why?

Washington has long been Israel’s strongest military and diplomatic backer – but the relationship has evolved over time

Al Jazeera

‘Informed solidarity’: Why India’s Kerala saw mass rallies for Palestinians

The southern Indian state’s political parties, activists and Muslim groups hold rallies and events, demanding ceasefire.

The Guardian - US

‘Israeli talking points in Carrie Bradshaw’s voice’: what we can learn from two Israel-Palestine bestsellers

An Israeli actor and a Palestinian American scholar present different narratives – one more dismissive than the other

The Guardian - UK

What are the roots of the Israel-Palestine conflict?

Recent events are the culmination of a decades-long clash in the disputed region of the Middle East

France 24

Can the Palestinian Authority lead a post-Hamas Gaza Strip?

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is working hard to involve the Palestinian Authority in a resolution of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite having a significant security apparatus, a civil service and other trappings of a state, the weaknesses of the internationally recognised Palestinian leadership mean it may…

France 24

Can Marwan Barghouti, the ‘Palestinian Mandela’, bring peace to Gaza?

Hamas has said that the group would only release all 240 Israeli hostages held in Gaza if Israel agrees to free all Palestinian prisoners. Among those locked up is Marwan Barghouti, sentenced to life imprisonment in 2004 for deadly attacks against Israelis. For many Palestinians, their “Nelson Mandela” is a…

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