Author: Jawaad Kamali

he Commissioner General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has described the “tragedy” in the Gaza Strip as “unprecedented” following his visit to the Palestinian territory. “This was the first time I have been allowed in since the beginning of this horrific war, almost four weeks ago,” said Philippe Lazzarini. “The scale of the tragedy is unprecedented.” According to the Wafa news agency, Lazzarini met with displaced Palestinians who had sought refuge in one of the UNRWA schools located in Rafah city. “They showed me where it was damaged during bombardments. One person was killed and more…

Amid rising escalation in the Middle East, police said, Friday, that there is a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic offences across the British capital, Anadolu Agency reports. In a statement, Metropolitan Police stated that officers have been working closely with representatives from London’s Jewish and Muslim communities since the attacks in Israel on 7 October. It noted that, despite the increased presence of officers – visiting 445 schools and 1,930 places of worship – Metropolitan Police records “a significant increase” in hate crime across London, including abuse, and racially or religiously motivated criminal damage. “Between 1 October and 18 October, we…

The Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the UN in Geneva, on Thursday, said that it is appalled by the “inaction of the international community” against the intensifying violence in Gaza since 7 October, Anadolu Agency reports. “The international law is clear about the grave breaches being committed by Israel,” she said, adding that the credibility of these rules is dependent upon being implemented by state parties in all circumstances, but “not just when convenient or politically expedient.” “These are serious times. “They require serious and responsible leadership,” she urged. “No government officials should want to be seen as complicit in the mass killings…

The Frick Pittsburgh museum has postponed an upcoming Islamic art exhibition, citing concerns that it “risked trivialising Islamic culture at an extraordinarily complex time” and could be a source of “unintended insensitivity or offense” and a “distraction,” reported the Independent. The decision comes as Israel continues its relentless bombardment of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip, following the Palestinian resistance operation Al-Aqsa Flood on 7 October. The Israeli military’s aggression against Gaza has now included a limited ground invasion. Since the occupation state launched its genocidal war against Gaza, over 9,000 people have been killed and 32,000 people have been injured. A statement by the…

Turkiye is in the process of establishing two field hospitals in Egypt to treat the wounded coming from the Gaza Strip, Selami Kilic, the Turkish Ministry of Health’s Director-General for EU and Foreign Affairs said on Monday. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Selami Kilic stated that Turkish Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, is communicating with international organisations, including the World Health Organisation, to provide aid to Gaza. He emphasised that the Turkish aid intended for Gaza was successfully delivered to the Al-Arish Airport in Egypt due to the close cooperation shown by the Cairo authorities and the continued coordination between the Turkish and…

The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) has called for an end to Israel’s 76-year “campaign of genocide” against the Palestinian people. The call has been made in a media statement issued by ICAHD Director Jeff Halper. “The destruction of Gaza and its people going on before our eyes is just the latest, tragic chapter in Zionism’s/Israel’s drive to Judaise Palestine,” said ICAHD. “This is accompanied by the violent ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the West Bank being carried out by Israeli settlers and soldiers, which is largely unreported.” The committee described both Israel’s “assault on Gaza and the killing…

A group of mothers in the Dutch city of The Hague held a quiet march for children killed in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports. The mothers, who attended the March of Monday Mothers, carried lanterns, candles and banners that read: “Stop the Genocide and Our Children Die”. The mothers were emotional while the names of the children were read aloud. group’s spokeswoman, Sophie de Reuver, told Anadolu, adding the march aims to raise awareness of the situation. “We want Israel to end its attacks on Gaza,” she added. Willemijn van Woensel told Anadolu that she is deeply saddened by images of the dead children…

Bahrain, on Thursday, recalled its Ambassador to Israel and suspended economic relations with Tel Aviv amid an Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports. In a statement, the Bahraini Parliament said Israeli Ambassador, Eitan Naeh had left Manama, while the Bahraini envoy, Khaled Yousif Al-Jalahma, was called back from Israel. The Assembly hailed Bahraini King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, for taking the move and vowed to push for more decisions and measures to save the lives of civilians in Gaza and the entire Palestinian Territories. This week, the Israeli army has expanded its air and ground attacks on the…

Eight Indian former naval officers who were handed the death penalty by a court in Qatar were charged with spying for Israel, a source in India and another in Qatar said, Reuters reports. According to the report, neither New Delhi nor Doha has officially stated the charges against the eight, who were arrested in August 2022. In India, a government official, aware of Doha’s stance, said the Qatar authorities had accused them of spying for Israel. The eight Indian nationals worked at Qatar’s Dahra Global Technologies and Consulting Services. It is a private company that offers training and various other services to…

Turkiye’s Communications Director, Fahrettin Altun, has sent a letter to the information ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), calling for solidarity with Palestine, the Communications Directorate said on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports. In the letter written in his capacity as the Chairperson of the 12th Conference of Information Ministers of the OIC, Altun addressed the ongoing attacks and disinformation campaigns targeting Palestine. Altun said Turkiye condemns Israel’s ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip, and called for an unconditional cease-fire to prevent further loss of life. He said Turkiye supports the rights of the Palestinian people, and emphasised strong rejection…