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An open letter to President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff

I have no idea what kind of human being you are. What kind of conscience do you possess that doesn't tremble at the sight of children starving in Gaza? No child should ever have to endure such brutality. No parent should have to cower in despair, knowing they cannot protect their children or provide for them. Kids go to sleep not knowing where the next meal comes from or if they will live another day.

You appear to the world with a cold face, denying famine and claiming there is no crisis there. But Gaza doesn't need your affirmation, Mr. Witkoff. Gaza is soaked in blood and tears and runs out of space for new graves. The images we receive daily on our screens are not rumors. The cries of mothers are not Hamas propaganda and children going to sleep without food are not numbers in a fake report. What you said is shameful, disgraceful, and lacks human decency.

Beyond Gaza's Shadow: The Unseen War for the West Bank's Future

Israel is meticulously following a textbook model of instigating unrest in the occupied West Bank. The latest such provocations consisted of stripping the Palestinian-run Hebron (Al-Khalil) municipality of its administrative powers over the venerable Ibrahimi Mosque. Worse, according to Israel Hayom, it granted these powers to the religious council of the Kiryat Arba Jewish settlement, an extremist settler body.

The "Economy of Genocide" Report: A Reckoning Beyond Rhetoric

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in occupied Palestine, stands as a testament to the notion of speaking truth to power. This "power" is not solely embodied by Israel or even the United States, but by an international community whose collective relevance has tragically failed to stem the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

By supporting Israel's genocide, Germany has learned nothing from history

Palestinian activist Abed Darwish (Abu Ibrahim) was arrested and detained for several hours by Berlin police following his participation in a demonstration held on June 5, 2025, demanding an end to the blockade imposed on Gaza Strip, according to Facebook post on his FB page. Mr. Darwish is highly respected leader and a well-known activist within Berlin Palestinian community was detained for several hours by German authorities on charges of "insulting Jews"—a false charge based on no evidence, but rather part of the systematic crackdown on voices expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause in Germany. Mr.

Aisha and Pierre; The story of kindness that was not lost

As an infant in Côte d'Ivoire (Currently known as Ivory Coast), Pierre Dupont knew nothing of the world except the arms of one woman who embraced him with tenderness and warmth: his nanny Aisha. She was more than just a maid. She was like a second mother, feeding him, rocking him, and holding him whenever he cried, showering him with unforgettable love. 

But fate separated them for 38 years. Pierre's family left for France, and all news of Aisha ceased. Years passed, Pierre grew up, studied, and moved on with his life, but something inside him remained there... in the arms of that kind woman with her tender smile and eyes filled with love. He didn't know where she was or if she was still alive but longing and gratitude drove him to begin a long and painful search. 

Can Israel Survive without the West?

The Israeli genocide in Gaza, along with the escalating regional wars it has ignited, has brought two chilling truths into our focus: first, Israel is deliberately and aggressively undermining the security and stability of the entire Middle East and, second, Israel is utterly incapable of surviving on its own.

 These two assertions, though seemingly distinct, are inextricably linked. For if those who relentlessly sustain Israel—militarily, politically, and economically—were to finally withdraw their support, the Middle East would not be the powder keg it has been for decades, a situation that has catastrophically worsened since October 7, 2023.

Ghazala bent Ammar: The Algerian heroine who invented creative ways to defend women's honor

Look closely at this picture and examine it closely. It was taken by a French photographer and now it is displayed at the Algerian National Museum. This article is meant to shine a light on this Algerian heroine Ghazala bent Ammar who invented creative ways to defend her honor as well as women's honor in Algeria.  The name Ghazala translates to "gazelle" in English. The gazelle is a creature known for its elegance and grace, and it symbolizes beauty, agility and swiftness. Bent translates into daughter and Ammar is her father's name. The French photographer who took this memorable picture wrote in his memoirs: "I have never been more scared in my life than when I took this picture of this woman in the Aures." The subject of the picture is a great Arab Algerian woman, the martyr Ghazala Bent Ammar from Taz in the Tébessa province, from the beloved country of one million martyrs, Algeria.  I should note here that France occupied Algeria for 132 years, from 1830 to 1962. I was 11 years old when Algeria gained its independence from France on July 3, 1962.

Madleen aid vessel is a priceless message to the people and resistance in Gaza

Several weeks before the Freedom Flotilla aid ship set sail to Gaza, Israeli drones bombed the Freedom Flotilla aid ship twice in international waters off the coast of Malta. Luckily, no one was injured.  After that, the Israeli navy intercepted and illegally seized the Madleen aid vessel in international waters when it was about 185 km from Gaza. The ship was transporting first aid and medicine to Gaza. The 12 activists on board who come from seven countries were kidnapped by Israeli pirates, held in isolation, have their phones confiscated and expected to be deported. Four of the activists included Greta Thunberg have been deported after signed expulsion document in Hebrew, a language that they don't understand, obviously consenting to breaking the Israeli laws. The other eight now refused to sign the document will be held for another 96 hours before they are expelled. Among them is Rima Hasan, a Palestinian French parliamentarian who holds diplomatic immunity, which Israel does not respect.

Day 598, The Moral Issue of Our Time

Day 598 of the genocide! More than 100-150 killed by US funded Israel every
day (70% women and children). "Israeli"/apartheid army says they received
in those days over 90,000 tons of munitions (mostly from the US).

We are not numbers. You can find news like those below at
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/

Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children: Dr Alaa
al-Najjar was on duty at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when she received
her children’s bodies

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