The conflict in Gaza has left a trail of devastation, with children bearing the brunt of the suffering. MSF highlights the plight of Abdul, a 15-year-old boy who lost his leg during an airstrike, and the challenges faced by thousands of wounded Palestinians seeking medical evacuation. The organization calls for an immediate ceasefire and safe passage for humanitarian aid and medical evacuations to address the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
A new play, ‘Giant,’ delves into the controversial legacy of Roald Dahl, confronting his antisemitism and its impact on his work. The play, set in 1983, depicts a lunch meeting between Dahl and his publishers as they grapple with the fallout from his inflammatory writings. The playwright, Mark Rosenblatt, navigates the delicate balance between celebrating Dahl’s literary genius and condemning his harmful views, prompting a larger discussion about art, identity, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has praised India’s ‘global role’ and its growing influence in West Asia, particularly highlighting the strengthening ties between India and the UAE. While acknowledging India’s potential role in mediating the conflict, Azar emphasizes that the decision ultimately rests with New Delhi. The statement comes as India continues to reiterate its support for a two-state solution and calls for restraint and de-escalation in the conflict.
United Airlines, which suspended its Washington Dulles to Amman, Jordan, route due to escalating conflicts in the region, has announced plans to resume service in late October. The airline’s decision to restart the route comes despite ongoing tensions and uncertainty in the Middle East.
This article examines the potential for a new Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) between the United States and Saudi Arabia, exploring its potential benefits, challenges, and implications for the region and beyond. The SAA, if realized, could significantly reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and impact India’s interests.
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike on a UN school in central Gaza on Thursday, killing at least 33 people, including 14 children and nine women. The military claimed that the school housed a “Hamas compound” and that several Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were using it as a staging ground to launch attacks on Israeli soldiers. The UNRWA school was filled with Palestinians who had fled Israeli offensives and bombardment in northern Gaza.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), along with other left-wing organizations, has expressed strong condemnation against Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza, calling it a ‘genocide’ and demanding an immediate ceasefire. The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been accused of supporting Israel despite its apparent deviation from the nation’s previous stance on the Palestinian cause.
Amidst a diplomatic spat between Brazil and Israel, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has removed Ambassador Frederico Meyer from his post in Israel and appointed him as his special representative to Geneva. Meyer’s removal follows his recall to Brazil several months ago after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared Lula da Silva persona non grata in Israel due to his remarks comparing Israel’s Gaza war to the Holocaust. Meyer’s new role will involve representing Brazil at the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva. Brazil’s foreign relations ministry announced that Meyer’s replacement in Israel will be announced soon and that the embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by a charge d’affaires in the interim.
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley has faced widespread criticism on social media for writing ‘Finish Them’ on an Israeli rocket shell. Critics have condemned her support for Israel’s offensive in Rafah, which has killed at least 37 Palestinians, mostly women and children. Haley’s actions come amidst international outrage over Israel’s military actions, resulting in condemnation even from close allies and the recognition of a Palestinian state by Spain, Norway, and Ireland.
Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, sparked controversy by sharing a post on Instagram with the phrase ‘All eyes on Rafah’ in support of Palestinians during the recent conflict in Gaza. However, she faced backlash from some social media users who accused her of selectivity in her activism. The post was deleted shortly after. The phrase ‘All eyes on Rafah’ emerged as Israel launched fresh attacks in Gaza, despite ongoing international criticism and a court order to stop airstrikes. Rafah, the southernmost exit point of Gaza, is home to over a million people, half of Gaza’s population. Over 1.4 million Palestinians have sought shelter due to the conflict.
