Author: Lubna Masarwa
Arabs, not in our school Last month, a Palestinian seventh grader from Zilberman High School in Beersheba, Israel, was expelled for allegedly making comments about Israeli soldiers and Gaza. When she attempted to return, students chanted, “We don’t want Arabs in school.” The student’s father denied the allegations and criticized the school’s response. A chance for ‘reshaping’ Lebanon Israel’s limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon aims to assist evacuated residents. American support indicates a possible wider plan, expressing hopes to reshape the region’s future. Israeli journalists and politicians have made controversial remarks supporting military actions in Lebanon. No…
An Israeli air strike tragically took the lives of Palestinian journalist Wafa Aludaini, her husband, and their two children in the central Gaza Strip. Aludaini, a respected reporter who highlighted the stories of Palestinians to the world, was mourned by fellow journalists and friends for her dedication and mastery of the English language. The Gaza-based government media office condemned Israel’s targeting of journalists, noting that Aludaini was the 174th journalist killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since October. Friends of Palestine in Prague also paid tribute to Aludaini, highlighting her role in providing updates on the situation in Palestine. Amid…
A surge in Israeli assaults on the occupied West Bank has left the Palestinian Authority vulnerable and in disarray. The recent Israeli military operation in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas resulted in the deaths of 17 Palestinians, leading to infrastructure destruction and severe disruptions in communication and resources. Since the war on Gaza in October 2023, Israel has intensified its offensive in the West Bank and East Jerusalem through daily arrests and killings. The PA, under President Mahmoud Abbas, has struggled to respond effectively to Israel’s aggression, raising concerns among Palestinians. Analysts highlight that the PA’s actions have had detrimental impacts,…
Far-right Israelis staging a protest at a detention facility following the arrest of soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian highlights a society on the brink of institutional breakdown, as per analysts at Middle East Eye. The soldiers were detained for questioning after being accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee, sparking angry demonstrations at the facility. Scenes of protesters, including reservist soldiers and far-right parliamentarians, breaking into the gates show a significant event challenging societal rules. Israeli journalist Meron Rapoport described it as a rebellion tearing down the foundation of society. The protests indicated an attempt to dismantle democracy by…
In the heart of northern Gaza, Ali bravely ventures out daily amidst continuous bombing and shelling by the Israeli military, in search of food for his family. Struggling to provide for his loved ones, Ali shares, “My family eagerly awaits my return, hoping for any news of food or vegetables.” Unfortunately, most days end in disappointment as he returns empty-handed, facing the harsh reality of food scarcity in the region. Rania, a resident of Gaza City, echoes Ali’s plight, scouring the markets daily only to find limited and unaffordable food options. The ongoing Israeli siege has severely restricted the delivery…