Tag: Israel-Palestine conflict

A Conversation About Israel That Felt Uncomfortably Familiar

A conversation with Aida Touma-Suleiman in Jerusalem reminded of all those activist comrades in our own country who, despite not being Muslim, Christian, Dalit, LGBTQ++ or Adivasi, fight for human justice and often face criticism within their own communities.

Ex-Muslims demand an end to war, occupation, rape and terrorism

On the eve of the one year of Israel's brute and unrelenting war, a group of ex-Muslims have demanded an end to war, occupation, rape and terrorism

On Yaum-Al-Quds 2024, Massive Rallies Renew Call For Al-Aqsa Liberation In Kashmir, Kargil

First time, anti-Israeli and pro-Palestine protest rallies organised in Kashmir

Ganesh Devy’s lecture cancelled: IIT-Bombay

The premier institute had previously cancelled a lecture on Israel-Palestine conflict by Professor Achin Vanaik in November last year as well as a two-day conference on Left politics in 2022.

Your Man in the Hague (in a Good Way)

I attended the hearing on Thursday of South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide at the International Court of Justice. I was able to sit in the public gallery and watch all the proceedings. I was, however, handicapped in reporting by the fact that we were not allowed pens or pencils (though we were allowed paper). I asked the Head of Security at the ICJ why pens were not allowed in the public gallery. He told me, with a perfectly straight face, that they could be used as a weapon. So bereft of my deadly ballpoint, this account is less detailed and more impressionistic than I would wish to give you.

The Israel-India-U.S. Triangle

In 1981, India’s post office issued a stamp showing the flags...

Gaza and International Humanitarian Law

How Human Shields, Chemical Weapons and Humanitarian Aid, all three of which fall under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) have been disproportionately used in the ongoing conflict

Yes, there was once a place called Gaza

That was the renowned Urdu poet Ghalib describing the...

In the face of death, destruction and displacement, beauty plays a vital role in Gaza

When people find themselves displaced from their homes, finding or creating beauty can be just as vital as food, water and shelter.

Against gender violence: feminists support Gaza ceasefire

This statement is unequivocal. The statement has been issued on Friday November 24,  2023, by Female cultural, political and trade union personalities

Former DU Professor, Achin Vanaik, stands by his lecture on Palestine despite pressure

After facing criticism from the OP Jindal University’s officials as well as the Israeli ambassador, after having his lecture at IIT-Bombay cancelled, Achin Vanaik stands by his statements, saying he was misinterpreted

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