Middle East

Al Jazeera Arabic's Gaza bureau chief, Wael Dahdouh cradles his son

Israeli Military Targets Families of Journalists

In a tragic escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least twenty Palestinian journalists, marking one of the deadliest days for local reporters since the onset of the military’s bombing campaign nearly three weeks ago. The international community is increasingly alarmed as Big Tech platforms, in coordination with Tel Aviv, play a[Read More…]

US Jews protest Israel’s assault on Gaza

US Jews protest Israel’s assault on Gaza

In an unusual turn of events, hundreds of Jewish activists in the United States have come together to protest against Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. The demonstrations, which have resulted in numerous arrests for alleged acts of civil disobedience, are organised by Jewish groups advocating for an anti-zionist and peaceful solution. This protest has highlighted a growing divide within the[Read More…]

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza Strip

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza Strip

The Israeli army has fired missiles into the northern Gaza Strip in retaliation for a rocket that was reportedly fired into southern Israel from Palestinian territory. Several people injured in the Gaza Strip following several nights of attacks by Israel, including a 17-year-old Palestinian youth who sustained an injury after his foot was struck by shrapnel. So far, no group[Read More…]

Chilcot report uncovers lies used to invade Iraq

Chilcot report uncovers lies used to invade Iraq

Tony Blair lied about the necessity of launching a war in Iraq – it’s official. On July 6th 2016, the Chilcot Report published a damning indictment of the events that led up to the Iraq war. Sir John Chilcot scrutinised almost a decade of government policy decisions that were made between 2001 and 2009. In his report, he found that[Read More…]

Brits resent Tony Blair’s military invasion

Brits resent Tony Blair’s military invasion

The majority of Brits cannot absolve former prime minister Tony Blair of his war crimes, according to a new poll. Research published by YouGov revealed that just eight per cent of Britons believe that Tony Blair did nothing wrong. However, 53 per cent said that his actions can never be excused. A further 15 per cent said it was time[Read More…]