The Arab world is seeing a wave of mass popular movements that we might even call “Arab Spring 2.0.” In Gaza, protesters have marched weekly for over a year now …
On Land Day 2019: No return from the Right of Return
By Yousef M. Aljamal* All photos by Abdallah Aljamal In early May 1948, Zionist gangs launched an offensive against the village of Aqer, to the south-east of Ramle, where my …
Abu Artema speaks about Great March of Return at Carnegie Endowment
Every week for the past year, scores of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have taken part in the nonviolent protests called the “Great March of Return.” But how …
The two teenage demonstrators killed by Israel on February 8
by Wafa Aludaini* Last Friday, February 8, Israeli snipers killed Hasan Shalabi, 14, and Hamza Ishtaiwi, 17, as they took part in the “Great March of Return”, a mass nonviolent …
Great Return March calls for “universal day of solidarity” on March 30
As Gaza’s Great March of Return continued for the 45th consecutive Friday, its leaders called for supporters around the world to take action on Saturday, March 30, Palestinian Land Day …
Why injured Palestinian protesters keep returning to the fence
“Nothing hinders us. When we revolt against injustice, nobody can stand in our way.” Wafa Aludaini Gaza, Palestine – Since March 30, Palestinians have held weekly protests each Friday, now joined with maritime protests …
13-year-old Gaza artist shot by Israeli soldiers while “calling for our basic right to live a decent life”
“Living under occupation and siege, imposed since I was born, inspired me and affected my paintings.” Wafa Aludaini* Gaza, Palestine – Majd al-Madhoun, a young, 13-year old Palestinian artist, was …
Inside the “burning tire unit” at Gaza’s Great Return March
by Wafa Aludaini* Palestinians have a long history of popular resistance using different methods. The most prominent are burning tires and throwing stones at the occupation forces. This was was …
Pressure mounts to investigate Israel’s killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza
On June 1, Israeli snipers deployed along Israel’s 1949 Armistice Line with the Gaza Strip shot dead 21-year-old Palestinian paramedic Razan al-Najjar, who like her colleagues was wearing a vest …
Amos Gvirtz: “Gaza Offers Us the Choice of Life”
Just World Ed is pleased to publish the following essay penned recently by veteran Israeli peace and human-rights activist Amos Gvirtz. We believe it contains many important points– especially his …
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