The Trump-brokered ceasefire remains technically intact, but it’s hanging by a thread. There have already been limited strikes following alleged violations, and both sides are quick to point fingers. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is no less dire: food, medicine, and aid are desperately needed, yet delivery remains tangled in the usual web of politics,…
Israel, Gaza, the UN, and the Latest Round of Blame Games
If you haven’t been glued to the headlines, let me catch you up before CNN and the UN finish chiseling Israel’s tombstone. Israel is knee-deep in Gaza once again, this time bulldozing into Gaza City after months of firefights with Hamas. It’s messy, bloody, and about as “civilized” as a bar brawl at 2 a.m.…
Balancing Justice and Self-Defense: The EU, Human Rights Watch, and Israel’s Struggle for Survival
In the latest chapter of the Middle East's ongoing drama, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has leveled serious accusations against Israel, alleging war crimes in Gaza. Not to be outdone, the European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has proposed suspending political dialogue with Israel over these concerns. Israel's Right to Self-Defense Israel has faced relentless attacks…
An Analysis of Israel’s Ban on UNRWA
On October 30, 2023, Israel’s parliament passed two controversial laws targeting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These laws bar the UNRWA from operating within Israeli territories and prohibit any formal communication between the Israeli government and the agency. The UNRWA, founded in 1949, provides humanitarian…
The Death of Yahya Sinwar: A Turning Point in Gaza or the Continuation of an Endless Cycle?
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a key figure in Hamas and a mastermind behind the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, is a pivotal moment in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Sinwar's leadership of Hamas—a terrorist organization that has openly declared its intention to destroy Israel—made him a central figure in the violence that has…
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