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Yasmin Obeidallah

Trump’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.

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2025International NewsMiddle East
Allison Bennett

Israel Delays Release of Hundreds of Palestinians “Until Further Notice.”

The Palestinian Prisoners Society reported early Sunday, February 23 that Israel has delayed an expected release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for returned Israeli hostages “until further notice,” CNN reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the postponement “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies,” of the handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza.

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March 20242024GlobalWorldInternational NewsMiddle East
Madeline Kruszczynski

FOCUS on: Ceasefire/Peacemaking Efforts in Yemen

Yemen has been identified as the most impoverished Arab nation, as the country grapples with one of the most severe humanitarian crises in history. This crisis stems from a prolonged civil war that began in 2014 and has resulted in the Houthi militant group maintaining control over the region. With the recent escalation of the War in Gaza, the future of the region’s security and continued peace in Yemen hangs in uncertainty.

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International Response Israel-HamasInternational NewsReligious PersecutionMiddle East
Yasmin Obeidallah

Palestinians Prepare for Ramadan as Devastation Continues

The holy month of Ramadan is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and worship for Muslims around the world. This year, as Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and in the diaspora mourn the destruction and violence faced in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces, it stands as a reminder of life before the bombardment.

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February 2024International Response Israel-HamasOpinionMiddle East
Neve Walker

Policy Maker’s Motivations for the Continuation of the War in Gaza

Whether it is morally right or wrong for the United States to further support Israel during the Hamas conflict is not for me to decide, yet the fact remains that policy makers are financially benefiting from continued strife and conflict, especially in the Middle Eastern region. Because the United States politicians benefit from increased conflict in that area, the US will continue to aid in the continuation of the war.

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