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 […]
Muhammad “el-Deif”: The tactical genius who stands alone
Mohammed Deyab Ebrahim el-Masri, or “Abu Khaled – Mohammed el-Deif” – as he was popularly known, was born in Gaza Strip in 1965. He hails from a refugee family that was forced to flee Al-Qubaiba village during the 1948 Nakba. Growing up in Khan Yunis refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip, he experienced first-hand […]
“Shadow Unit”: Qassam Brigade’s force guarding Zionist prisoners
One of the more secretive and strategic military units within Ezz ad-din al Qassam Brigades, “Shadow Unit” (Wahdat al-Dhil), plays a crucial role in its long-term action against Zionist entity. Tasked with securing and concealing Zionist prisoners held in Gaza, this covert force operates under strict secrecy, ensuring that captives remain within what is commonly […]
Top 10 companies affected in 2024 by BDS movement
Al Aqsa storm brought with it a rejuvenation of boycott divestment sanction (BDS) movement, with people from all walks of life adopting stances against companies they believe were connected to Zionists. These actions were not just about economics—they were deeply personal, fuelled by feelings of solidarity with the Palestinian resistance, anger at the Zionists, and […]
Winter deepens the misery in Gaza’s displacement camps
While people in different parts of the world welcome winter with joy and engage in activities like bonfires, camping, preparing seasonal delicacies, etc. the situation in Gaza is starkly different. For the people of Gaza Strip, winter brings immense hardships, exacerbating their sufferings as they live in makeshift tents following Zionist aggression since October 7, […]
Has Israel Surpassed Its Predecessors in Dehumanization Tactics?
Legacy of dehumanisation can be traced back to all colonial powers, with Israel now surpassing its predecessors in settler-colonial practices. Throughout history, military forces have repeatedly resorted to punishing and subjecting civilian populations to cruel and inhumane treatment when failing to achieve their desired political or military goals. This colonial legacy has always built on […]
Pressure Pullback: Palestinian Reporter’s Courage Award Revoked
In a move that has sparked widespread controversy and debate within the journalism community, the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has rescinded its Courage in Journalism Award from Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini. The decision, announced on Thursday, has ignited a fierce discussion about press freedom, the challenges faced by journalists in conflict zones, and the […]
Gaza Journalist Wael Al Dahdouh Honored as Kerala’s “Media Person of the Year”
Kochi: The Kerala Media Academy has awarded Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief Wael Al Dahdouh ‘Media Person of the Year’ award for bringing Zionist atrocities in Gaza to the world’s attention. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present the award to Dahdouh, which includes a cash prize of one lakh rupees, a certificate and a […]
Reconstituting ‘Necropolitic’ in the Palestinian genocide
Advancements in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence have been constantly reconfiguring and reframing new, unexplored swathes of terrain for the power of sovereignty to graze upon. Various thinkers and philosophers have conceptualized the growing tendencies of sovereign states and techno powers. Michael Foucault’s famous concept of Bio power and Achille Mbembe’s concept of […]
