Resistance fighter and martyr: Mohammed remembers his brother Abdullah Ghazi Hamad
This is the story of Abdullah Ghazi Hamad. The son of a senior Hamas negotiator, he could have been a symbol of privilege. Instead, he became a symbol of something else entirely: a generation’s unbearable sacrifice and unbreakable will. While his father, Dr. Ghazi Hamad, battled at the political front to halt a genocide, Abdullah […]
Documenting Anti-Muslim Hate in India: December 2025
December 2025 closes yet another year marked by persistent and escalating Islamophobic violence in India. Across the country, Muslim minorities continued to face targeted hostility -ranging from physical assaults and mob lynchings in public spaces to systemic humiliation, hate speech, and digital abuse. These incidents did not occur in isolation; they unfolded within a broader […]
Lingering shadows of war in Gaza: Life after the whimper of bombs
After two grueling years of relentless war, a ceasefire took effect in Gaza. The roar of airstrikes and artillery subsided, bringing a fragile calm to the battered strip. For Gaza’s residents, this silence does not equate to peace, nor does it mark the end of suffering that has stretched over months and years. Beneath the […]
Ten indicators of the strategic failure of Zionists in the Gaza genocide
After more than a year of relentless attack on Gaza, Occupation’s declared military and political objectives remain largely unmet. What began as a high-profile campaign to eliminate Hamas and secure the release of Zionist hostages has instead evolved into one of the most controversial and costly wars in the nation’s history. The offensive has drawn […]
Zionist hunger holocaust destroying Gaza
Gaza Strip is experiencing one of the most severe hunger crises in modern history. Following the complete blockade imposed in early March 2025, humanitarian access has been largely suspended. Food, medical supplies, water, and fuel have become scarce or completely unavailable. This has resulted in widespread acute malnutrition, particularly among children, and a sharp increase […]
The Islamic University of Gaza: A pillar of Resilience, Education, and Societal Transformation
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) is more than just an academic institution—it is a symbol of perseverance, cultural identity, and hope for thousands of Palestinians living under siege. Founded in 1978 during a period of intense political repression and educational void, IUG has grown to become one of the most influential educational institutions in […]
Widows of war: untold struggles of Gaza’s women
In the heart of Gaza, where war had become a recurring chapter in the lives of people, al-Aqsa Storm was the harbinger of a new wave of grief. Among the most profoundly affected were women who were widowed — abruptly left to navigate the devastation of war while carrying the weight of survival for their […]
“Tonight is our turn”; Nour’s story of losing everyone
Sound of an explosion pierced her ears, shaking the room and her heart. Successive blasts rattled her senses, and fear stirred deep anxiety within her. She saw everything with wide eyes—until darkness drew its curtain over Nour (34). She had no idea that the trembling she felt, and the weight that suddenly pressed down on […]
Ramadan in Gaza between hardships and hopes
As Ramadan 1446 draws near, Gaza faces a grim reality, with destruction dominating the landscape and sorrow casting shadow over its people. What was once observed as a time of joy, unity, and compassion has turned to a season of hardship, sorrow, and uncertainty for the second consecutive year, as Gaza remains exhausted by war […]
Misdirection in modern conflicts: a strategic tool
In the early 1970s, the British intensified their security and military campaigns against the Republican Army in Northern Ireland. Among their tactics were sophisticated deception operations aimed at achieving strategic objectives. The British leadership sought to deepen internal divisions within the organization by undermining trust between the IRA’s seasoned leadership and its younger commanders. Under […]
