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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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces