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Strangled by Israel for decades, Gaza’s future must begin with free movement
Israel persistently shirks responsibility for Gaza despite subjecting it to closures, permits, and assaults. Returning to those policies is not an option.
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Noa Galili
March 10, 2024
Laying the groundwork for Gaza’s permanent exodus
With Egypt reportedly preparing for an influx of refugees and UNRWA on the brink of collapse, Israel’s second Nakba fantasies could soon become reality.
By
Samer Badawi
February 19, 2024
‘We try every day to escape’: Palestinians struggle to afford Gaza exit fees
With private brokers charging thousands of dollars to coordinate passage through Rafah Crossing, most Gazans are being priced out of safety.
By
Ruwaida Kamal Amer
February 8, 2024
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Why I’m going on hunger strike on Israeli Independence Day
As Israelis go out to enjoy barbecues and fireworks, I will be fasting in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike, and the millions of Palestinians who live under occupation. By Adi Golan Bikhnafo On Tuesday, as the smell of barbecued meat and fireworks envelops Tel Aviv, I will be fasting in Jaffa’s Clock…
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Only once Western democracies have committed their resources to ending the atrocities in Syria can they turn inward to rid their societies of the hate and bigotry that plagues them. By Ilan Manor Words matter. Words help us understand the world we inhabit and shape our response to events far and near. Some refer to the events unfolding in Syria…
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Bonds with Israel cannot guarantee long-term stability of a regime that is not based on popular support and relies on oppression to maintain its rule. By Itay Mack (translated by Tal Haran) Egypt’s foreign minister’s first visit to Israel in nine years, and his meeting to discuss an Egypt-backed peace initiative with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not have come…
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