Israel And Palestine
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Palestinians have been denied right to their homeland, says S Jaishankar amid Israel’s war on Gaza
The external affairs minister, however, reiterated that Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel was ‘terrorism’.
Scroll Staff
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Israel and Palestine: The two-state solution is dead – now, only warfare will prove decisive
The changed military balance in the region and the assault by US and Israel in response to Hamas attack has ended the possibility of a peaceful resolution.
Niraj Srivastava
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A poem for Palestine and a dream – when Israeli checkpoints will become ‘peace points’
Frisked and checked in their own land and kept in a state of siege for decades, Palestinians breathe a stifling air of stolen freedom,
Bina Sarkar Ellias
Trending
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‘Lathis, threats and gunshots’: How BJP wrested a narrow victory in UP
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A decade of ‘gaslighting’ in Modi’s India
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Why the sanction to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA is legally suspect
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Reading list: Science fiction writer Gautam Bhatia recommends 15 books to sample the genre
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By working joints and muscle groups together, compound exercises are better for staying fit
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Will a ruling by the International Court of Justice be enforced and can it have any tangible effect?
The court could call for Israel to end of curtail its conduct in Gaza, putting international pressure, but there is no indication that orders will be followed.
Victor Peskin, The Conversation
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What’s likely to happen today as the ICJ hears South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel
Both countries have two hours each to present their arguments during a public hearing on provisional measures. A decision is likely only a month or two later.
Magnus Killander, The Conversation
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Holding together many truths: An Indian Jewish woman’s perspective on Israel and Gaza
A nuanced understanding and dialogue allows for the denouncing of Israel’s disproportionate use of force in attacking Gaza as well as holding Hamas accountable.
Jael Silliman
Video
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Watch: Scenes after goods train collides with Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal
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Watch: This portrait of singer Taylor Swift was made using 10,000 tiny hand-sculpted cats
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‘You can laugh at God...that’s not blasphemy,’ says Pope Francis as he meets over 100 comedy artists
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Eco India: How conservation efforts are making the fires of the sacred Arunachala Hills go away
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Eco India, Episode 264: Are phenomenons like forest fires natural or man made?
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‘Away in bomb shelters, concrete for a bed’: A Christmas Carol from Palestine
For Gaza and Palestinians, Christmas has never been about festivities.
Nandita Haksar
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How colonial ideas of ‘barbarism’ help justify the dispossession of ‘uncivilised’ Palestinians
Zionists who initiated the nationalist project for Israel were scornful of the Palestinian society, much like the British administrators for the region.
Elizabeth Vibert, The Conversation
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Criticising Iran is not Islamophobic. So why should criticising Israel be anti-Semitic?
To label all criticism of Zionist Israel anti-Semitic dishonors innocent Jews and others murdered in the past.
Tabish Khair
The Reel
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‘Rautu Ka Raaz’ trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a cop investigating a murder in a hill station
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‘Longlegs’ trailer: Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe in horror film about a serial killer
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Will ‘Return of the Jungle’ mark a comeback for Indian animated movies?
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Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ is a moving saga of sweat and sinew
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry’, a woman’s desire takes flight
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Stand by my remarks, says scholar after row over his Israel-Palestine lecture at Jindal university
Achin Vanaik had drawn parallels between Zionism and Hindutva nationalism and questioned why one act of violence is labelled terrorism and others are not.
Scroll Staff
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Jindal university asks scholar to express regret for Israel-Palestine lecture, warns faculty member
Hindutva supporters had launched a campaign accusing political scientist Achin Vaniak and professor Sameena Dalwai of spreading hatred against Hindus.
Scroll Staff
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Palestine is an open-war museum – and there is little doubt who the aggressor is
It is easy to use ‘never forget’ hashtags on social media but quite something else to stand still and witness the impact of war.
Muna Khan, Dawn.com
The Field
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Football: India sacks Igor Stimac following dismal World Cup qualifying campaign
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Tennis: Sumit Nagal finishes Perugia Challenger as runner-up
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Bangladesh qualify for Super Eights stage after victory over Nepal
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Charith Asalanka stars with the bat as Sri Lanka earn big win over Dutch
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan finish campaign with win over Ireland