Ceasefire in Gaza Under Strain Amid Questions Over International Law
Nihma Abdallah Staff Writer It has been nearly 5 months since the supposed ceasefire has taken effect, however death
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Donald Trump Proposes ‘Board of Peace’ as Alternative to UN at Davos
Among a series of wide-ranging and often erratic announcements, Trump revealed one of his most ambitious foreign policy proposals yet, a new international body deemed the “Board of Peace.” This board, according to the White House, is intended to bring security, prosperity, and peace to Gaza. Many invited nations, including but not limited to steadfast allies of the U.S. such as Canada and Italy, actually rejected membership due to concerns over the proposal.
Read MoreState-Building and Its Discontents: Why the U.S. Should Step Back in Gaza
There have been many calls for the United States to take the lead in rebuilding Gaza. Yet, this assumption is based on the rhetoric that Washington possesses both legitimacy and the responsibility to reshape political landscapes far beyond its borders. This assumption is false and deserves far greater scrutiny .
Read MoreGaza Ceasefire: Trump’s 20 Point Plan
After two long years of the devastating conflict in Gaza, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. This marks a significant and hopeful shift after the death of almost 70,000 Palestinians and 2,000 Israelis. I
Read MoreAid Flotilla Faces Troubled Waters
The largest aid attempt by sea set off last week to Gaza hoping to provide aid and relief supplies but has been delayed by logistical issues and drone attacks at a stopover in Tunisia.
Read MoreTrump’s Comments on Gaza Threaten the International Order
On February 26, United States President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video of the Gaza Strip depicting victims of war digging through rubble until the landscape changes to a dystopian scenery that displays “Trump’s Gaza,” a grotesque image of beachside condos and skyscrapers, reflecting his neocolonialist vision for the region. Trump’s plans for the “Riveria of the Middle East” echoes a heartbreaking era of Palestinian history and fundamentally threatens the international order.
Read MoreTrump Administration Targets University over Gaza Protests
United States immigration officials arrested and detained a Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, on March 8 because of his role in pro-Palestinian protests, Reuters reports. Khalil, a Palestinian student who grew up in Syria, was arrested and brought to Louisiana.
Read MoreGaza Faces Severe Water Shortages
When Bassel Rajab, a 50-year-old farmer, was allowed to return to Gaza amid the ceasefire, initial hope was turned to despair when he and thousands of others realized their enemy had turned from airstrikes to dehydration.
Read MoreCeasefire Deal Reached in Gaza
On January 19, 90 Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jails and three Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
Read MoreGaza: Humanitarian Catastrophe After Catastrophe
Where Gaza once stood is now rubble: no more schools, no more hospitals, no more houses of worship. Over the past year, the humanitarian situation has continued to worsen, as civilians are dying from not only illegal bombings and drone strikes but also a lack of access to adequate infrastructure and food.
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