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Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian president of the Oxford Union, has refused to resign after facing false accusations and a smear campaign. A no-confidence vote against her has failed, but she continues to face criticism over her comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Egypt has launched an emergency diplomatic intervention to salvage the fragile Gaza ceasefire, as Israeli attacks and threats to displace Palestinians push the agreement to the brink of collapse. Cairo warns against expanding occupation and has invited a senior Hamas delegation for urgent talks. At least 141 Palestinians have been killed in the past two weeks amid escalating Israeli strikes.
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are prevented from performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca for a third year in a row due to Israel's border closures. The war and blockade have destroyed the dreams of many, including the elderly, who had waited decades for the journey. At least 71 people who had won pilgrimage slots in previous years were killed in the war before they could go.
Israel has passed a law creating a special military court to try about 300 Palestinians accused of involvement in the October 7, 2023 attack, with the power to impose the death penalty. Observers, human rights groups and the United Nations question whether this court can deliver genuine justice or merely amounts to organized revenge. Critics warn the legal framework may permit unfair trials, secret evidence and convictions based on coercion.
Israel has conducted new attacks on Lebanon, striking multiple areas amid escalating regional tensions. Concurrently, Palestinians worldwide commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, marking the mass displacement of 1948. The dual events heighten instability and prompt international appeals for peace.
A video analysis on the 78th anniversary of the Nakba reveals how language has been weaponized to legitimize the dispossession of Palestinian land and rights, obscuring the realities of occupation and forced displacement. The analysis highlights the deliberate use of terms like 'disputed land', 'settlement', and 'security measures' to shape global perceptions. It underscores the need for accurate historical understanding to pursue justice for Palestinians.
Murder rates in Palestinian communities in Israel have soared, sparking accusations of state complicity and neglect. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's hardline stance on Jewish violence contrasts sharply with his inaction toward rising crime in Arab areas. Critics cite a 'two-tier' policing system and chronic underinvestment as fueling the crisis.
