Author: Steven Sahiounie

Urging an acceleration in talks to establish a ceasefire before March 10, which signifies the beginning of the Muslim Holy Month, Ramadan, the Qatari PM stressed that time is running out. Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said at the Munich Security Conference that a ceasefire between “Israel” and Hamas does not seem “very promising”. Although he expressed optimism about seeing a deal between the two parties being brokered soon, he also said “The pattern in the last few days is not really very promising. We will always remain optimistic, we will always remain pushing.” Urging an acceleration in talks to…

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets today in major cities worldwide calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as the death toll from the US-propelled Israeli genocide campaign on the enclave nears 30,000. Campaigners in London gathered at Marble Arch to kick-start a massive march on the Global Day of Action, a coordinated effort by UK-based advocacy groups and pro-Palestine action organizations. The procession, navigating the main thoroughfares of central London, reached its crescendo at the Israeli Embassy, located in the upscale neighborhood of Kensington. This march marked one of the largest pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London since…

The head of the UNRWA says the Israeli occupation is trying to destroy the agency providing relief to afflicted Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli occupation wants to destroy the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said in an interview with Swiss newspaper Tamedia. Lazzarini has refuted calls for his resignation, claiming they are part of an orchestrated campaign by the Israeli government to bring down the organization. The UNRWA chief went on to assert that the Israeli occupation was engaged in a sustained effort to dismantle the agency, labeling it a “concerted campaign” with…

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh met today with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the African Union Summit held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. During the meeting, Shtayyeh expressed Palestine’s appreciation for the people and leadership of South Africa for filing a lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for committing the crime of genocide. He said this action has left a profound impact on the hearts and minds of the Palestinian people. Shtayyeh stated that “South Africa is holding Israel accountable before the International Court of Justice on behalf of all freedom-loving people…

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday said the formation of a Palestinian state was “the only pathway” toward security and stability in the Middle East. Prince Faisal was speaking at the Munich Security Conference and added that Israel’s security and stability was also dependent on the establishment of a state of Palestine. He said the Kingdom’s focus was fully on securing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “We are focused on a ceasefire and on an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and we are focused on humanitarian access for the people of Gaza,” Prince Faisal said. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly…

Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday, on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference. The officials discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas, and the international efforts being made to end the war. They also reviewed international and regional issues. Source: Arab News

By, Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Al-Ansi, Yemeni Translator and Activist. In a bold move in support of the oppressed Palestinian people, the naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a successful military operation targeting a British ship, “LYCAVITOS,” as it sailed in the Gulf of Aden. The operation, which utilized precise naval missiles, resulted in direct hits on the vessel. This action comes as part of Yemen’s ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas until a ceasefire is achieved and the siege on Gaza is lifted. The Yemeni Armed Forces have made…

The deputy emir inaugurated the direct road linking the city of Jeddah to part of Makkah with a length of 24 km

The customs authorities claim that a part found in the vehicles was made using forced labor in China

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The Zone of Interest is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer, who has said, “This is not about the past, it’s about now”. The film’s story mirrors the current story in Gaza, even though the film is set next door to the gas chambers at Auschwitz in the WW2 era. A German family with children live in a lovely home and garden right on the walls of Auschwitz. The father of the family is a Nazi officer, and the wife and children live a seemingly normal life while ignoring the deaths of thousands of…