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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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Ground report: Why this Muslim nomadic tribe in Uttarakhand has little to gain from polls
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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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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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata