Tag: Palestine
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More than 10 Countries Back Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, With Public Signatories Growing
Overview: The Board of Peace Initiative The White House and allied diplomats are discussing a new multilateral effort centered on a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, a term used to describe a cross-border forum intended to coordinate humanitarian access, ceasefire efforts, and regional stability. According to sources familiar with the discussions, more than ten countries…
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West Bank Bedouin Displacement: Settler Violence and Forced Evictions
Overview: Bedouin communities at the mercy of violence The semi-nomadic Bedouin communities of the West Bank have long lived on the margins of a conflict that reshapes land, livelihoods, and daily life. In recent years, they have faced an alarming surge in violence linked to Israeli settlers and, at times, to insufficient enforcement of civilian…
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UNRWA Chief on Gaza and the Cost of Looking Away
UNRWA’s push to keep aid flowing amid Gaza’s intensifying crisis The Secretary-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, is sounding a blunt warning about the consequences of inaction as Gaza’s humanitarian emergency deepens. In a recent interview with Vatican News, Lazzarini reflected on a recent audience with a Vatican leadership figure and outlined the practical and moral…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week Cancelled: Controversy Over Palestinian Author Axed
Overview: A Festival in Crisis The annual Adelaide Writers’ Week, one of Australia’s most anticipated literary events, was abruptly cancelled amid a heated dispute surrounding the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by a prominent Australian-Palestinian activist and author. The decision, announced by festival organizers, has reverberated through the literary community, drawing sharp criticism from supporters…
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UNRWA Chief on Gaza: The Cost of Looking Away
Introduction: A warning from UNRWA’s leader The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has used his latest communications to press a stark point about the humanitarian emergency in Gaza: inaction is not a neutral stance. In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, he outlined what UNRWA is doing on the ground, what more needs to be…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week cancels amid furor over Palestinian author’s axing
Introduction The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a cornerstone of Australia’s literary calendar, has been cancelled following ongoing controversy surrounding the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by a prominent Australian‑Palestinian activist and author. The decision, announced amid mounting public and professional pressure, marks a rare and high‑profile escalation in the debate over free expression, censorship, and the…
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Adelaide Festival Controversy: Authors Boycott After Randa Abdel-Fattah Dump
Protest Hits Adelaide Festival as Randa Abdel-Fattah Is Dropped Australian readers and writers are watching a growing controversy unfold as the Adelaide festival faces a wave of boycotts from dozens of authors. The dispute began when Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from the festival lineup, with organizers citing concerns over “cultural sensitivity.” The…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week in turmoil as boycott grows after Randa Abdel-Fattah is dropped
Overview: A festival in upheaval The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a landmark event in Australia’s literary calendar, is under intense scrutiny after the festival board cited “cultural sensitivity” in its decision to remove Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the lineup. In the wake of the move, dozens of writers announced they would boycott the event,…
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Adelaide Writers Festival Boycott Over Abdel-Fattah Dumping
Background: what sparked the boycott In a move that triggered widespread debate in literary circles, the Adelaide Writers Festival faced a chorus of protests from dozens of writers and organizers who announced a boycott of the event. The friction centered on the festival’s decision to remove or alter the participation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah,…
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Winter floods in Gaza camps: aid blocked as tents flood and cold bites
Overview: Winter floods expose the fragility of Gaza’s displacement camps As heavy winter rain pells the Gaza Strip, displacement camps are once again under siege not only from the elements but from a broader humanitarian stalemate. Ankle-deep floodwater soaks tents that have long served as stopgap shelters for families uprooted by conflict. The scene is…