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Syria’s Unseen Struggle: A Deep Dive into Geopolitics and Human Cost

December 13, 2024 R Powell

The fall of Syria, long portrayed as a revolution for freedom, has unveiled a far more complex and troubling reality. Behind the headlines of democratic aspirations lies a grim tale of geopolitical manipulation, international intervention, and the devastating consequences for an entire nation. Two voices—British-Syrian journalist Richard Medhurst and Iranian professor Mohammad Marandi—offer searing insights […]

Collapse of Syria: Pluralism Lost and Geopolitical Chaos Unleashed

December 10, 2024 R Powell

Syria, a historical bastion of cultural and religious pluralism in the Levant, now stands as a devastated land engulfed in turmoil. Its descent into chaos reflects not only the horrors of modern warfare but also the deadly confluence of foreign intervention, sectarian exploitation, and imperialist ambitions. For centuries, Syria represented a tapestry of coexistence, where […]

The Fall of Syria: A Nation in Turmoil and a Region on Edge

December 8, 2024 R Powell

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks a watershed moment for Syria and the broader Middle East. After more than a decade of civil war, the Assad regime, which has ruled Syria for over 50 years, has fallen in a stunning series of events that culminated in the rebel capture of Damascus… While the swift […]

Israel’s economy is looking into the abyss

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 R Powell

The Zionist project of Israel appears to be unable to shake off an economic crisis of unprecedented proportions, that is worsening by the day. Corporate withdrawals, credit downgrades, and systemic challenges highlight its bleak future… Every week, Israel seems to get worse news regarding its financial standing in the world. This week, Norway’s […]

Israel Tells Northern Gaza’s Civilians: Leave or Die – Forced Mass Displacement is a Second Nakba

December 6, 2024December 7, 2024 R Powell

The Gaza Strip is witnessing a second Nakba or catastrophe for the Palestinian people as forced displacement by Israel continues in its northern regions. The cities of Beit Lahia and Jabalia have become the epicenters of this crisis, with tens of thousands of Palestinians forced to move under an unrestrained and indiscriminate wave of bombing […]

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza

December 5, 2024 R Powell

Amnesty International has published a report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The human rights organization based its findings on evidence including statements by Israeli officials, digital imagery, and witness testimonies. Israel has firmly rejected the accusations, calling them “entirely false and based on lies.” Amnesty International: A Respected […]

Palestinian Activist Delivers Poignant Speech at Oxford Union, Calls for Justice and Liberation

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 R Powell

In a profoundly moving and meticulously crafted address, Palestinian author and human rights activist Susan Abulhawa captivated the Oxford Union during Thursday’s debate on the motion: “This House Believes Israel Is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide.” The motion passed with overwhelming support, 278 votes to 59, but it was Abulhawa’s speech that resonated deeply, […]

Israel Army Chief Who Oversaw Deadly Attack on British Aid Workers in Secretive UK Visit

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 R Powell

Israeli media outlet Israel Hayom has reported that the Chief of Staff of the Israeli occupation forces (IDF), Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, visited the United Kingdom on Monday. Halevi’s visit came just days after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing […]

‘Ceasefire’ in Lebanon? Israelis believe their government has failed

November 27, 2024 R Powell

Spinning this ‘ceasefire deal’ as any type of victory for Israel seems wide of the mark, while the near-bankrupt state counts its many wounded and dead following a botched incursion that mainly killed and terrorised Lebanese civilians… The Ceasefire and Its Implications Yesterday, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, […]

London Medic Details Shocking Injuries in Gaza From Israel’s Indiscriminate Explosive Tungsten Weapons

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 R Powell

A harrowing case has highlighted the devastating impact of Israel’s indiscriminate anti-personnel weapons being used on Gaza’s civilians, as a young man sustains life-altering injuries due to a penetrating chest trauma after being targetted by an IDF quadcopter drone. According to medical professionals, the young man suffered paralysis in his right arm due to a […]