By Nurisabela Amira Shah

By Quincey Fireside Area of the Gaza Strip: 140.9 square miles. Approximately twice the size of Washington DC, andalmost exactly the size of Las Vegas, Nevada. Population of the Gaza Strip: 2.2 million. Death toll in Gaza since October 7, 2023, as of November 27, 2023, at 1 pm.: 14,854. (Times ofIndia, 2023) Number of … More Genocide is not Jewish

by Ameera Es-Sabar what does violence mean in the context of today?does it mean a light at the end of tomorrow?is it the only way that there can be a tomorrow?who does violence inflict its wrath upon?themorusorthem and us is violence the only way?is pacifism futilein a world where shouts cannot be heard over thesounds … More violence today \ is it the only way

In a sealed-off realm, where darkness prevails, No electric glow, only night’s shadowy veils. Beneath you, bombs whisper, their threat looming near, Like beacons of pure light, deceive the sight, Before thunderous cries reveal their murderous might, A cruel occupation, instilling terror and fear in the darkest depths of night. By the door, your shoes … More ‘A world unveiled’ By Amran Faysal

By Raghed Sayed This November marks the 106th year of the issuance of the Balfour declaration that announced the “establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people,” under the famous Zionist slogan “a land without people for a people without land.” Therefore, it seemed only appropriate to revisit intriguing talking points in … More Why Palestine? :- Anti-Semitism and Colonialism in Supporting Zionism

Safia Southey   Retributive justice has long been championed in the international legal system as the primary way to ensure accountability for crimes that occur during conflict. They have been considered useful in not only punishing perpetrators but in providing justice and acknowledgment for victims. Contemporary literature on post-conflict justice has focused primarily on retribution … More The Futility of Retributive Justice in International Law

Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi   Driving in Palestine 48’, or present-day Israel, one can observe the KKL-JNF blue and green signs along the road. KKL stands for Keren Kayemeth L’Yisrael, the Hebrew name given to the Israeli branch of the Jewish National Fund (JNF). The JNF is a non-profit organisation established in 1901 at the Fifth … More The Jewish National Fund: Greenwashing as a Tool of Ethnic Cleansing

Radmila Yarovaya Throughout human history, invading powers have tried to use any excuse necessary in order to justify their aggression and prove that they are fighting a righteous war. The war in Afghanistan is no exception to this. The 20 year campaign had proven to be both costly and devastating. In order to help vindicate … More Jus ad bellum – Feminist Justification for Afghan Intervention

Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi   Ethical codes for journalists, and the challenges that ensue are not globally agreed upon, as they have different interpretations depending on the cultural, political and social context to which they are applied. They are specific to each community. Take the example of Palestinian journalists: when they apply Western ethical values of … More The Ethical Challenges faced by Palestinian Journalists