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A tale of two genocides
While approaches to “genocide” differ and the claimants voices are many, the historic legacy of genocide must be a starting point. One could conclude that both Palestinians and Yazidis are experiencing...
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India and the conflict in Gaza – moralistic concerns or national interest?
A polarized public perception has emerged in India; one that views the the Gaza crisis through the prism of either humanity and morality, or from the perspective of challenges faced by the Indian state...
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Palestinian flags in Derry and Sarajevo – solidarity through representation
Victimhood is a powerful motivator of acts of solidarity. It is, therefore, more important than ever to understand and explain the role of symbols and slogans as political motivators in divided...
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Israel and Palestine – challenging conventional peace and conflict paradigms
Space for dialogue still remains in this conflict, but conventional peace wisdom needs to be revisited and challenged to adjust to the ever-changing realities in both Israel and Palestine. Suggested...
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Breaking down barriers to peace between Israel and Palestine
Those living in an ongoing conflict such as that between Israel and Palestine build emotional and psychological forms of self-defence that underpin its continuation and the reasons why it cannot be...
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Israeli discourse about Palestinians – when media do not mediate
The media has an important role to play in reducing violence, particularly if committed to peace, through a less simplistic or even propagandistic coverage. Analyzing coverage of the 2008-09 and other...
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Overcoming the status quo – will there be accountability for Israeli leaders?
Choosing not to surrender to the ever-deepening impasse created by Israeli proposals, the PLO has decided to put into effect the State of Palestine’s status as a subject of International Law by...
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Israel – the ballot is stronger than the bullet
If the Israeli Arabs want equal distribution of resources to improve their socio-economic conditions, fully integrate into Israeli society, and contribute constructively to the Israeli-Palestinian...
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A message to Netanyahu – enough is enough
If Netanyahu wishes to shield the Jews from acts of terrorism and encourage them to immigrate to sustain a Jewish majority in Israel, he should first focus on addressing the causes behind the rise of...
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Likud’s victory is Israel’s defeat
Israel, which has been led astray by Netanyahu for so long, is fast approaching a new precipice unlike any other it has faced in years past. If Netanyahu really cares about Israel’s future security,...
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Freedom in martyrdom
If the Arab leaders want to end the scourge of violent extremism, they must assume some responsibility and not simply blame the West for their grievances and decades of socio-economic and political...
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Women and the Arab Spring – a dream turned nightmare
Change must start from within each individual. As quoted in the Quran, “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” Suggested Reading Conflict...
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Israel-Palestine – it’s time for a new strategy
The regional turmoil must not forestall the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; on the contrary, it should serve as the catalyst that could end one of the longest conflicts in modern history. Suggested...
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Use the economy for cooperation, not for boycotts
In the absence of political negotiations, civil society should take the lead and start by building business communities. Suggested Reading Conflict Background GCCT By Arik Segal US President Barack...
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UN Human Rights Council reaffirms safeguards for civilians in times of war
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council welcomed the report of the “Gaza Conflict Commission of Inquiry”, which indicated that the Israeli military and Palestinian armed groups may have committed...
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Born and bred without rights – Gaza Strip refugees in Jordan
Two million Palestinian refugees live in Jordan but they are not all afforded the same legal status. Those originating from the Gaza Strip are not considered citizens, leaving them in a very precarious...
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Overcoming the Israeli-Palestinian psychosocial barrier
There are many measures both Israel and Palestine must take to mitigate the psychological impediments that have separated their publics for decades. If the leadership truly believes that they must...
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Susiya – injustice on display
Susiya is but another example of the Netanyahu government’s flagrant and callous disregard of the Palestinians’ fundamental right to live with dignity. The mere thought of demolishing Susiya, not to...
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Israelis and Palestinians cannot make peace on their own
The enduring impasse between Israel and the Palestinians in the peace negotiations and their changing internal political dynamics has made it impossible for them to resolve the conflict on their own....
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Israeli-Hamas truce – an opportunity in disguise
The prospective Israeli-Hamas truce presents a momentous opportunity, albeit in disguise, for all parties concerned to turn a new page in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and change its geopolitical...
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